From the packed aisles of the Pearl Hall at the Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show to the glittering opulence of the Hall of Extraordinary at the International Jewellery Show, the HKTDC Twin Jewellery Shows, once again proved to be the most significant jewellery shows of the annual jewellery calendar.
This year marked the 41st anniversary of the Hong Kong International Jewellery Show and the 11th year of the Hong Kong Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show. Both shows attracted some 4,000 exhibitors from over 40 countries and regions and over 82,000 buyers from 141 countries and regions.
“As a leading global trading hub for the jewellery industry, the twin jewellery shows brought together international buyers and organised more than 30 industry seminars and activities to foster innovation and collaboration within the sector. The shows also actively promote local design and nurture the next generation of industry talents through jewellery design competitions, underscoring their impact on the global jewellery landscape and reinforcing Hong Kong’s status as a world-class convention and exhibition centre,” observed Sophia Chong, Deputy Executive Director of the HKTDC, about the shows.
Hong Kong Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show Highlights
The Hong Kong Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show takes place every year at the beginning of March and for retailers, wholesalers and jewellery designers, is the perfect event to stock up on jewellery and gem materials for the rest of the year.
Here are some top trends and highlights from the show.
Pearls, Pearls, Pearls
Buoyant and busy are the two words that can best describe the Pearl Hall at the Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show. The hall, divided into different pavilions, each representing a specific pearl farming or trading region, was flocked with buyers.
Both natural pearls and cultured pearls did brisk business. Among natural pearls, conch pearls were the ever popular item, attracting attention from discerning traders and buyers.
However, with cultured pearls, everything on offer piqued the interest of buyers. This included Freshwater pearls, as well as Akoya, Tahitian and South Sea pearls.
Within Freshwater pearls, lustrous, large and round, bead-nucleated Edison pearls in vivid colours garnered immense interest. 9mm-12mm in “candy colours” were particularly popular, as strands, as well as matched pairs for earrings.
Along with these pearls, and in stark contrast to them, bead-nucleated, white Freshwater pearls, measuring between 2.5mm and 5mm, also captured an important corner of the market at the show.
For saltwater cultured pearls, Akoya, Tahitian as well as South Sea pearls saw brisk business.
Akoya pearls continued their streak of popularity! Niche products like baroque Akoya pearls and blue Akoya strands also stood out.
Tahitian pearls continued to attract buyers. The separate pavilion for pearl sellers and traders from French Polynesia attracted large crowds, even going into the fourth day of the show. Dark grey/black Tahitian pearls were attracting buyers, In addition, Tahitian pearls in a multitude of body and overtone colours were also garnering interest.
Jewellery designers from as near as Mainland China and as far away as The Netherlands flocked to several different Tahitian pearl booths offering exceptional pearls, direct from the pearl farms.
White South Sea pearls, the Queen of Cultured Pearls, were available as loose pearls as well as necklace strands. Some top quality white South Sea pearl necklaces were being offered as one-of-a-kind pieces.
Pristine, perfectly matching, white South Sea pearls with deep and satiny lustre and gorgeous blush-pink and soft blue overtones were on display at one particular booth. Even at wholesale, these pearls were expensive, but they attracted considerable attention from buyers.
As far as golden South Sea pearls were concerned, the deeper gold colours were more popular. For necklace strands, pearls in sizes ranging from 9-11mm, 10-11mm and 10-12mm attracted the most customers.
There were only a handful of sellers offering finished pearl jewellery. However, even among those who did, fine or high jewellery pearl pieces were not their main offering. For almost all pearl wholesalers and traders, loose pearls remained the primary focus.
Among finished pearl jewellery pieces, several exhibitors offered pearl rings, pendant, ear studs and earrings as well as pearl necklaces and bracelets.
With pearl shapes, in general, round pearls remained popular. But organic and baroque shapes also rocked. For instance, necklace strands of organic, baroque Tahitian pearls and South Sea keshi pearls were a big hit, as were baroque Akoya pearls. It appears that this baroque-shape pearl trend will continue its popularity for the foreseeable future.
Hall of Fine Diamonds
The Hall of Fine Diamonds attracted many diamond connoisseurs. The exhibitors included top names from the international diamond industry, including A.A. Rachminov Diamonds (Asia) Limited, Kunming International Ltd., Venus Jewel, Scarselli Diamond, Andre Messika, Rachminov Diamonds 1891 Asia Ltd., Adamas Diamonds Far East Ltd., and many more.
Loose polished diamonds and loose, polished fancy coloured diamonds were available for purchase. The hall attracted huge crowds of buyers from around the world. Therefore, this year too, diamonds continued their winning streak of being the most sought after gem, in terms of business transacted, at the show.
Hong Kong International Jewellery Show Highlights
Starting on March 4th and continuing through March 8th, 2025, the Hong Kong International Jewellery Show gathered top tiered jewellery brands, jewellery designers and jewellery buyers from all over the world.
Here are some highlights from the show.
Hall of Extraordinary
The Hall of Extraordinary was truly an enchanted realm, where the brilliance of diamonds and gemstones was matched by the brilliance of jewellery design concepts and outstanding craftsmanship.
The venue itself embodied this grandeur. With its high, slightly vaulted ceilings and brightly lit aisles, the Hall of Extraordinary truly lived up to its name.
Under one roof, many contemporary jewellery greats exhibited their jewellery masterpieces. From the meticulously sculpted floral jewels of Osi Vitoria to the Art Deco magnificence of Main Tek, from the lustrous, high jewellery pearl pieces at Yoko London to the wondrous, bejewelled treasures at Moiseikin, each exhibitor embodied the best that the international high jewellery world represents.
The aisles of the Hall of Extraordinary buzzed with buyers and exhibitors meeting and transacting business. And it is no wonder! With the high and couture jewellery pieces on offer, buyers from many different parts of the world visited the Hall of Extraordinary in record numbers.
World of Glamour
The World of Glamour, as the name suggests, also had a lot to offer. Many fine jewellery brands, from all over the world, showcased their exquisite, jewelled creations at their spacious booths.
One brand many jewellery buyers and lovers made a beeline for, was of Hong Kong-based jewellery artist, Austy Lee. Mr. Lee’s booth housed many of his enchanting, highly detailed jewels, each one a piece of high-calibre jewellery art.
Other Highlights
In addition to the different halls and pavilions featuring fine and high jewellery brands, the jewellery show had a full schedule of jewellery talks on significant jewellery industry topics, such as responding to the booming gold market, and sustainability and trust marking in international jewellery markets. These talks were open to all attendees and took place in a dedicated space at the magnificent Hall of Fame.
This space also held other important events, including the 7th IJDE Award Presentation Ceremony & The 26th Hong Kong Jewellery Design Competition Award Presentation Ceremony, which were followed by a jewellery parade with elegant fashion models wearing the prize-winning jewellery pieces.
The Hong Kong Twin Jewellery Shows
The HKTDC Twin Jewellery Shows once again reaffirmed their status as must-attend events for the global jewellery industry.
From dazzling pearls and exquisite diamonds to fine jewellery pieces and high jewellery masterpieces, the shows reflected that both tradition and innovation are the two driving forces that propel the jewellery world forward.
With a strong buyer turnout, exciting new jewellery trends, and invaluable networking opportunities, the 2025 editions of the twin jewellery shows proved that Hong Kong remains a powerhouse in the international jewellery market. Keeping in mind the success of both shows, it cannot be argued that the HKTDC twin jewellery shows will continue to shape the future of the international jewellery market in the years to come.
Next year’s Twin Jewellery Shows are scheduled for the following dates:
- HK International Diamond, Gem, Pearl Show: 2-6 March 2026
- HK International Jewellery Show: 4-8 March 2026
