The 12th Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show opened today at AsiaWorld-Expo, with the 42nd Hong Kong International Jewellery Show following on Wednesday at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), these twin events collectively represent the world's largest one-stop jewellery marketplace, featuring approximately 4,000 exhibitors from over 40 countries and regions, with 70% coming from outside Hong Kong.
Jenny Koo, Deputy Executive Director of the HKTDC, emphasized the shows' comprehensive scope, presenting diamonds, gemstones, pearls, finished jewellery pieces, designer brands, mounting components, packaging, and identification instruments. The International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show features more than 20 pavilions representing countries including Germany, Italy, Colombia, the United States, India, and Thailand, with the Zhushan Turquoise Pavilion making its debut to showcase turquoise from Hubei Province. Three major product zones—the Hall of Fine Diamonds, Treasures of Nature, and Treasures of Ocean—highlight materials such as high-end diamonds, natural gemstones, and pearls from global sources.
Technological advancements in gemstone authentication are prominently featured, with GIA Hong Kong Laboratory Limited launching a new coloured gemstone report that provides clearer information on stone type, processing, and origin. Another laboratory, Hong Kong Limited, promotes origin technologies to enhance accuracy and transparency in gemstone identification. Industry seminars throughout the shows will address market trends, including a presentation by De Beers on natural diamond market developments and a session by Gem Lab Gübelin Gem Lab Limited on sustainable gem practices integrating scientific testing and blockchain records.
The Hong Kong International Jewellery Show will showcase finished jewellery pieces with 20 group pavilions, including debut appearances from the World Gold Council's Hard Pure Gold Pavilion and the Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association Pavilion. Creative design zones like the Designer Galleria will feature about 50 designer exhibitors, while the Hall of Fame has expanded by more than 40% to present international jewellery brands. To facilitate attendance, the HKTDC provides free shuttle bus services between venues and continues special measures for Muslim buyers, including prayer rooms and shuttle services to local mosques.
This year's shows adopt an Exhibition+ hybrid format, utilizing AI-powered Click2Match for online business matching from February 23 to March 13. Physical buyers can use Scan2Match to scan exhibitor QR codes for continued online discussions, while pre-registration and verification are available through the HKTDC Marketplace App and official fair websites at https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkdgp/en and https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkjewellery/en. Additional resources, including shuttle bus details and activity lists, are accessible at https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkdgp/en/travel-to-fairground-awe and https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkjewellery/en/intelligence-hub.
For business and technology leaders, these developments highlight Hong Kong's reinforced role as a critical global trade hub, with implications for supply chain transparency, ethical sourcing, and digital transformation in the jewellery industry. The integration of AI-powered matching and advanced authentication technologies addresses growing consumer demand for provenance and sustainability, potentially setting new standards for industry practices worldwide.
