World’s largest jewellery show kicks off in Hong Kong next week

If you’re a fan of fine jewellery, you’re surely in for a treat next week as the world’s largest jewellery show returns to our city courtesy of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC). Comprising two concurrent events, over 4,600 exhibitors from 48 countries will be displaying their precious goods, allowing local haute joaillerie aficionados an intimate glimpse at some of the most stunning precious gemstones and jewellery in the world.

World's largest jewellery show preview of HKTDC International Jewellery Show

Kicking off proceedings is the sixth iteration of the HKTDC Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem and Pearl Show, which runs from 26 February to 2 March at AsiaWorld-Expo. A fantastic opportunity for industry insiders and jewellery lovers alike to snap up the finest raw gemstones and pearls, visitors will also be invited to explore specialised themed zones including the Hall of Fine Diamonds, the Treasures of Nature and the Treasures of Ocean.

World's largest jewellery show - HKTDC Hong Kong Int'l Jewellery Show

A scant two days later sees the launch of the 36th HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show at the Hong Kong  Convention & Exhibition Centre, which offers a seemingly endless array of exquisite finished high jewellery pieces on show. Particularly visit-worthy showcases include the Hall of Fame – where 38 luxury brands will spotlight their latest collections – and the even grander Hall of Extraordinary, boasting the skilfully crafted designs from over 100 companies.

World's largest jewellery show - Japanese pearls

Furthermore, this year the HKTDC has announced that Japan will be honoured as the joint event’s first-ever partner country, giving the adoring public a glimpse at the island nation’s truly magnificent pearls.

In addition to the exotic jewellery designs on display, the two shows will also play host to a series of specialised talks and forums on pertinent industry topics such as latest market trends, breaking production technologies and the rise of mobile commerce.

World's largest jewellery show - jewellery display case

Underlining the importance of the world’s largest jewellery show, Benjamin Chau, HKTDC’s Acting Director, said at a press conference on Tuesday: “More than 8,200 companies from 75 countries and regions will visit the shows this year. This will help the industry expand into emerging markets and deal with the unstable global economy.”

The press conference also allowed Hong Kong a preview of exactly what to expect, including a catwalk parade where models showed off some of the highlight designs that will be on display next week. Check out our exclusive coverage of the event in the video below.           

           

To gain admittance to the two shows, visit this website to register now.
*Each registration/badge allows admittance to both shows. Limited to trade visitors aged 18+ only.

HKTDC Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem and Pearl Show
Date: 26 February – 2 March
Venue: AsiaWorld-Expo 

HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show
Date: 28 February – 4 March
Venue: HK Convention & Exhibition Centre

February Events in Hong Kong: A round-up of this month’s must-see events

Chinese New Year celebrations may dominate the calendar this month, but there’s plenty more beyond just traditional lunar festivities lined up. From The Great Gatsby and the Hong Kong Arts Festival to the meat-devoid Vegetarian Food Asia fair and the annual International Jewellery Show, here’s our round-up of the top February Events in Hong Kong.

A round-up of the must-see February events in Hong Kong

Lunar New Year Lantern Exhibition
1-28 Feb
Illuminated by literally hundreds of multihued lanterns, Hong Kong’s markets will be awash with more than enough colours to delight any nocturnal shopper as Hong Kong ushers in the new lunar year with fanfare. With many of the city’s best-known landmarks, as well its traditional retail locales, once again set to be transformed, it’s the perfect time to post your entanglement with Hong Kong’s biggest festival on Instagram or just to bask in the beauty of it all.
Multiple locations.

February events in Hong Kong - Lantern Festival

Year of the Pig Fireworks
6 Feb
It’s once again time for Hong Kong’s most awe-inspiring fireworks display of the year, with its spectacular aerial pyrotechnics this time marking the dawn of The Year of The Pig. For 2019, the skies above Victoria Harbour are expected to be ablaze for a very precise 23 minutes, which is more than enough time to stand, gaze and point in wonder at this most traditional display of Chinese pageantry. With the harbourside set to be as busy as the heavens, best get there early if you’re looking for a prime vantage spot.
Multiple locations.

February events in Hong Kong - Year of the Pig Fireworks

The Great Gatsby
15-17 Feb
The Great Gatsby – F Scott Fitzgerald’s Great American Novel – is returning to the stage, but this time as a ballet. As ever, though, the performance will transport audiences back to the world of New York high society back in the Roaring ’20s, where this glamorous tale of abundance, excess and dark romance will beguilingly play out. Making its Asia-wide premiere in Hong Kong, an extravagant array of movement and dance is promised, as well as music by award-winning blues singer E Faye Butler.
Lyric Theatre, The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai. HK$140-1,000.

February events in Hong Kong - The Great Gatsby

Longines Masters of Hong Kong
15-17 Feb
The annual Longines Masters event remains one of Asia’s few truly world-class indoor show jumping competitions. Its seventh edition is set to welcome 30 of the most internationally successful horses and riders, and promises thrills galore as they are put through their paces in this notoriously demanding tournament. After the main events, the fun is set to continue with glamorous after-parties and exclusive DJ sets. There’s also a lavish three-course gastronomic dinner on offer to those whose equine equity is deemed high enough.
AsiaWorld–Expo, Airport Expo Blvd, Chek Lap Kok. HK$250-850.

February events in Hong Kong - Longines Masters of Hong Kong

Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon
17 Feb
The Hong Kong Marathon is back and promises to be better than ever thanks to a whole host of new challenges that have been incorporated into its ever-demanding course. With 74,000 runners anticipated to hit Hong Kong’s streets, a tsunami of sweat and a torrent of tired limbs is expected to sweep the city, with all participants determined to beat the rest, beat their personal best and secure one of the prized finishers’ medals. The event also has a charitable side, with all proceeds raised dedicated to aiding a Third World footwear fund.
Race start point: Tsim Sha Tsui, end point: Victoria Park, Causeway Bay.

February events in Hong Kong - Hong Kong Marathon

Hong Kong Arts Festival
21-23 Feb
Chinese opera, ballet, symphony orchestras… That can only mean one thing – the Hong Kong Arts Festival is back, with its 47th iteration promising a cavalcade of cultural diversions under this year’s overarching theme: At Every Stage. Gathered under this capacious umbrella are such stone-cold classics as Wagner’s Tannhäuser, with this 1845 operatic masterpiece being performed in Hong Kong for the very first time. This year, it’s tussling for top-billing with another outstanding offering – a trio of performances from the historic Hamburg Ballet.
Locations and schedules vary.

February events in Hong Kong - Hong Kong Arts Festival

Ode to the Silk Road
22-24 Feb
Join the Hong Kong Dance Company for its peerless production of Ode to the Silk Road, a breathtaking terpsichorean tour of the finest cultural imaginings from both the East and the West. Helping navigate through this continent-hopping display of dancing diversity are a number of the foremost talents currently treading the boards, including Ding Wei, Tian Lu and Psaha. As well as remarkable rhythmic routines, the show has already won plaudits for both its passion and its array of inspired costumery.
Kwai Tsing Theatre Auditorium, 12 Hing Ning Rd, Kwai Chung. HK$120–320.

February events in Hong Kong - Ode to the Silk Road

Vegetarian Food Asia
22-24 Feb
Hong Kong’s first and only trade fair for the meat-averse, Vegetarian Food Asia is set to celebrate its fourth year by welcoming 223 exhibitors from across Asia, as well as countless consumers and professional buyers from across the wider region. As well as showcasing the growing array of non-carnivorous cuisine now on offer, this year, the show will also be offering a public tasting zone, workshops on vegetarian cooking techniques and seminars on healthier living.
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai.

 February events in Hong Kong - Vegetarian Food Asia 2019

Hong Kong International Jewellery Show
28 Feb-4 Mar
The world’s pre-eminent marketplace for fine jewellery, the HKTDC Hong International Jewellery Show this year promises more than 2,500 exhibitors from across 30 countries and territories. While finished jewellery is the focus of the event, areas dedicated to antiques, silver and jade (among many others) are also promised. Pretty parades, design competitions and country pavilions; make sure you get a golden ticket to this one.
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai. HK$100.

February events in Hong Kong - Hong Kong Int'l Jewellery Show

SNEAK PEEK: Rare gems coming to Hong Kong International Jewellery Show

Here's a sneak peek at the upcoming Hong Kong International Jewellery Show
Here’s a sneak peek at the upcoming Hong Kong International Jewellery Show

Leading industry associations from around the world will be showcasing a range of exquisite jewellery and gemstones at the 35th edition of HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show. From 1st to 5th March, The Hong Kong Exhibition and Convention Centre will become home to some of the world’s most prized possessions.      

Whether you are on the look out for a statement piece or a timeless investment, keep your eyes peeled for these precious gems:

1. Art Creations

Known for sourcing the world’s most exceptional gemstones and with more than two decades of exceptional experience, Art Creations is a great investment opportunity for investors and collectors alike. Manufactured to the highest standards in New York City and in exquisitely crafted jewellery designs, the timeless “art creations” focus on unique gems set in platinum and gold.

Magnificent Colombian Emerald and Diamond ring from Art Creations to show at Hong Kong International Jewellery Show

Product details: Magnificent Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring, set with a cushion-cut emerald weighing approximately 16.78 carat, flanked on either side by 1.80-carat trapezoid diamonds and mounted in Platinum.
Product value: US$300,000
Country/Region: USA
Booth No: CEC GH-B32
Zone: Hall of Extraordinary
Website: www.artcreationsjewelry.com

2. Dawn Jewellery (HK) Limited

Dawn Jewellery brings beautiful necklace to Hong Kong International Jewellery Show

Dawn – suggesting sunrise from the East – represents a desire to refresh the definition of jewellery. Learning from craftsmen all over the world and making use of valued traditions from the past, Dawn create jewellery with stories that can be passed down to future generations. The diverse selection ranges from collector’s pieces to daily wearable to provide a variety of choices for those who wish to accentuate their personal style.

Product details: Natural Lavender Jadeite Necklace Set with Ruby, Pink Sapphire and Diamond.
Product value: HK$980,000
Country/Region: Hong Kong
Booth No: CEC GH-A20
Zone: Hall of Extraordinary
Website: http://www.dawnjewellery.com

3. Renee Jewellers

Creator Mr Neeraj Jain, a graduate in Jewellery Arts and Ms. Subhra Sen, a leading jewellery designer, deliver on their promise to produce unique, one-of-a-kind investments and couture pieces that stand the test of time, trends and market forces. Their creative pieces are inspired by the beauty and charisma of women.

Renee Jewellers is one of the exhibitors at the upcoming Hong Kong International Jewellery Show

Product details: 18K Diamond and Sapphire ring with 9.01 carats of royal blue sapphire.
Product Value: US$68,800
Country/Region: United Arab Emirates
Booth No: CEC GH-A15
Zone: Hall of Extraordinary
Website: http://www.reneejewellers.com

4. Belford Jewellery

Belford Jewellery – a Hong Kong based company – was founded in 1976. Today, it can be found in several international markets such as Japan, South East Asia, and the Middle East, to name a few. The innovative yet timeless style combines seamlessly, while their modern collections work in harmony with fashion trends and contemporary designs. Thus, it comes as no surprise that homegrown Belford Jewellery is a winner of numerous awards in design and craftsmanship.

Peony diamond brooch on a diamond bangle from Belford Jewellery is a highlight at the Hong Kong International Jewellery Show

Product details: Peony diamond brooch on a diamond bangle in 18K Gold. Marquise and pear shaped diamond, 4.16 carats. Rose cut diamonds, 6.53 carats. Round brilliant diamonds, 9.20 carats.
Product Value: HK$306,000
Country/Region: Hong Kong
Booth No: CEC GH-L01
Zone: Hall of Extraordinary
Website: http://www.belfordhk.com

5. Sarah Zhuang Jewellery Limited

Recreating the beautiful skyline of Hong Kong using famous landmarks such as Tsing Ma Bridge, Bank of China Building and Chi Lin Nunnery, this bangle not only represents as a masterpiece of innovative design and skilled craftsmanship, but of a city where “East meets West”. Sarah Zhuang, the designer of this unique piece, received the Best of Show Award at the 19th Hong Kong Jewellery Design Competition, hosted by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council.

Intricate diamond and white gold craftsmanship from Sarah Zhuang Jewellery

Product details: 18K white gold 193.05 grams, Diamonds 18.47carats
Product value: HK$549,900
Country/Region: Hong Kong
Booth No: CEC 1CON-036
Zone: Designer Galleria
Website: http://www.sarahzhuang.com

And the choice doesn’t end there. For the ultimate jewel devotees, the concurrent Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem and Pearl Show will make your heart stop and your eyes sparkle.

Event details:

Hong Kong International Jewellery Show, 1-5 March
Venue: Hong Kong Convention Centre & Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai.
Tickets: HK$100
For more information: hkjewelleryshow.hktdc.com

Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem and Pearl Show, 27 February – 3 March
Venue: AsiaWorld-Expo, Lantau Island
Tickets: HK$100
For more information: hkdgp.hktdc.com

Buyers with validated badges for either show; can also visit the concurrent for free of charge. 

Text: Hira Desai