Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem &
Pearl Show
1-5 March 2016
Hong Kong International Jewellery Show
3-7 March 2016
The opening day of the Jewellery Show finished in style with a cocktail reception followed by a Gala Dinner. The theme, ‘Royal Cruise’, was perfectly illustrated by a special dinner menu designed by Chef Michael Giligan, Director of Culinary at Royal Caribbean International. Jewellery parades showcased luxurious jewellery masterpieces from exhibitors. The Hon James Tien Pei-chun, GBS, JP honoured the fair as the officiating guest.
VIP Tour
The Hon James Tien Pei-chun, GBS, JP, visited a number of exhibitors before the Gala Dinner.
Exhibitors were given plenty of exposure by introducing their jewellery products to the press during the Overseas Journalists’ Breakfast session.
“World of Glamour” Mini Parade
Hong Kong is a leading exporter of fine jewellery, valued at over US$6.9 billion in 2015. As a preeminent trading platform for the whole world, the Jewellery Show also showcases the strengths of Hong Kong’s own jewellery industry. World of Glamour is the place to see why Hong Kong jewellery designers and manufacturers have achieved international recognition.
Beer Party at T-Gold + METS Pavilion
Co-organised by the Hong Kong Jewellery & Jade Manufacturers Association and Fiera di Vicenza, the T-GOLD + METS Pavilion makes a debut at the Jewellery Show this year, to exhibit international professional jewellery and watchmaking machinery, equipment, technology and supplies, including the latest Diamond/Jewellery Identification System.
Launch Ceremony of Hong Kong Standard Testing Methods for Fei Cui and Seminar on “Fei Cui Identification and Testing Technologies”
Industry specialists share
insights on jadeite identification and testing technologies.
The glistening effect of Fei Cui and the application in identification of Fei Cui
Hu Chuyan, Assistant Dean, Gemmological Institute, Shenzhen Polytechnic
Moment of Champagne
Hall of Extraordinary is a prestigious zone for exclusive fine jewellery, as more than 120 top-notch jewellers gather in this treasure trove to showcase their most spectacular pieces. Visitors can enjoy a gorgeous parade with fine bubbles during Moment of Champagne.
“Hall of Time” Networking Reception
Hall of Time is the place where watches and clocks with superb gem setting can be found. A relaxing networking reception for this zone provides the perfect chance for timepiece specialists to meet and connect.
Glittering Spring Cocktail
Exhibitors showcased their jewellery collections during the parade at the cocktail reception:
“Launched last September, HUES is a brand for coloured diamonds and bridal jewellery. To stand out from the competition, we are able to make constant colour and sizes of pink coloured diamonds. This is our first exhibition inside the Wedding Bijoux zone at the Hong Kong International Jewellery Show to promote our brand and our bridal line under the Pink Rose Diamond collection. Consumers are willing to spend money on bridal jewellery which makes this market sustainable. At the show, buyers’ responses have been extremely strong. We have received onsite orders for our bridal jewellery from large-volume buyers from Australia, Canada, Europe and the US. We’ll definitely join again next year and want to have a bigger booth.” Scott Martin (right) and Jay Vaghasiya (left), Co-owners, HUES, the US
“Established in 1939, Bapalal Keshavlal has been acknowledged as a prestigious luxury jewellery brand from India. We produce a complete range of jewellery in diamonds and coloured stones which are exported to every corner of the world. Our design team takes inspirations from international trends to create trendy and classic designs to meet the varied tastes of customers. We have been participating in the Hong Kong International Jewellery Show for several years because it is an international meeting place where we can see both new and existing customers from all over the world. More importantly, the show generates new orders. At this year’s fair, customers from Hong Kong, India and South America have asked for our quotations and we are confident that we’ll receive their orders after the show.” Romy Mehta, President, Bapalal Keshavlal, India
“Launched in 1992, H-iron is a handmade jewellery brand created by myself. I make use of gold, silver, copper, pearls and gemstones to create unique designs. Individuality is the essence of my designs because I produce only one piece for each style. I have been participating in the Hong Kong International Jewellery Show for 15 years to showcase my new designs, find new clients and develop new business. Buyers from the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong and Southeast Asia are very interested in my designs. I have already sold several pieces to Hong Kong customers at the fair.” Hiroko Saito, Jewellery & Crafts Designer, H-iron, Japan
Hear What Buyers Say
“Founded in 1912, Ben Bridge operates 53 stores in the US, selling fine jewellery and watches. Currently, 30 percent of our orders for fine jewellery came from the Hong Kong International Jewellery Show. To differentiate us from other jewellery retailers, we visit the show regularly to source unique items. This year we are also looking for men’s jewellery items such as bracelets and rings because this segment is growing. The Hong Kong International Jewellery Show
is a good place for me to see the latest trends which give me a lot of inspirations because exhibitors here are showcasing real samples of new designs instead of design sketches. It’s always an important place for me to find new vendors and buy new items. I have already placed orders with suppliers mainly from Hong Kong.” Peter Luplow, Vice President and Merchandise Manager, Ben Bridge, the US
“In business for 74 years, our company owns five shops in the UK, selling diamond jewellery, precious stone jewellery and branded jewellery. It’s my first time visiting the Hong Kong International Jewellery Show. It’s an amazing show with a huge number of exhibitors and a great variety of jewellery products at one place. It’s the best show that I have ever seen. I’ll buy USD100,000 worth of diamond rings at the Jewellery Show. So far, I have confirmed orders for diamond rings worth USD25,000 at the Jewellery Show and USD5,000 worth of loose opals at the Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show. The bridal market is doing well in the UK with strong demand for engagement rings and wedding rings.” Jason Paul Allum, Director, Allum & Sidaway Ltd, the UK
“Established in 1999, KYRA is one of the fastest growing online retailers of diamonds, jewellery and fashion accessories in the UAE. I am a regular at the Hong Kong International Jewellery Show. It provides a good platform for me to maintain my relationships with existing suppliers who are exhibiting here. It also gives me a great opportunity to look at the trends for the coming year and know what kinds of colours and stones that the suppliers are using. I’ll add more engagement rings and wedding rings to our existing collections. So far, I have placed orders worth more than USD200,000 for these items at the Jewellery Show and bought USD500,000 worth of loose diamonds at the Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show.” Anand Datwani, Founder & CEO, KYRA Diamonds Fzco, UAE
Events at Jewellery Show Today
“Designer Galleria” Mini Parade
Time
:
11am – 11:30pm
Venue
:
Hall 1B Concourse
Excellency of Hong Kong Jewellery Craftsmanship and Demonstration
Time
:
11:30am - 12:30pm
Venue
:
The Pool Side, Hall 3E South Concourse
Speakers
:
1. Kong Kang Kau, Experienced Educator in Jewellery
2. Chow Kam Man, Experienced Goldsmith and Jewellery Maker
Seminar on “CONSUMER UPDATES on JEWELLERY MARKET 2016/2017”
Time
:
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Venue
:
Meeting Rooms S226-7
Speakers
:
Paola De Luca, Creative Director and Forecaster, TRENDVISION Jewellery + Forecasting
Moment of Champagne
Time
:
3pm – 3:30pm
Venue
:
Imperial Library, Hall 3B
Remarks
:
Jewellery Parade will be held
Seminar on “TIMELESS SEDUCTION - Coral and Cameo Between Memory and Modernity”
Time
:
4pm - 5pm
Venue
:
The Pool Side, Hall 3E South Concourse
Speaker
:
Cristina Del Mare, Curator of “TIMELESS SEDUCTION - CORAL AND CAMEO BETWEEN MODERN AND MODERNITY”
“Hall of Extraordinary” Mini Parade
Time
:
4:30pm – 5pm
Venue
:
Wine Cellar, Grand Hall
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“Mor Brothers has been in business for over three decades and owns a diamond mine in South Africa. We produce the finest-cut fine diamonds with hearts and arrows patterns. Our cutting and polishing factory is located in Israel. We are showcasing fine diamonds of one carat or above here. We’ve concluded good business with a number of buyers especially those from the Chinese mainland. There also many potential buyers from Malaysia, Indonesia and Australia. We expect to continue negotiation with them. We’ve established contact with at least 60-70 buyers so far this year. This fair has good energy and we love coming here to showcase our diamonds.” Eitan Mor, Director, Mor Brothers Ltd, Israel
“Shanghai Gems collects and sells a good range of fine natural pearls. Our collections also include unique antique jewellery items and conch pearls for customers looking for something different. This fair offers a solid platform to meet and find buyers. We’ve sold some items to customers from India, Korea and the Middle East. There are also positive enquiries from new buyers from the Chinese mainland. We are showcasing our jewellery collections at Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show this year to reach out to more customers. We love showcasing our pearls and jewellery collections in Hong Kong as the tax-free city is a great place to do business.” Yungmie Chin, Manager, Shanghai Gems SA, Switzerland
“Rosy Blue is a global leader in the supply of high quality diamonds with our head office in Belgium. We have cutting and polishing factories in different places including Sri Lanka, Bangkok and the Chinese mainland. The Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show
is expanding in scale with more participants and attracts many buyers specialising in loose diamonds. We’ve met with many buyers from various markets such as Malaysia, Singapore, the Chinese mainland, USA, Australia and New Zealand. Chinese buyers expressed especially strong purchasing interest. The organiser has done a great job in promoting the exhibition and attracting more international buyers. We are able to see new faces every years. This fair is a good meeting place for business development, especially for our Asian expansion.” Manan Jhaveri, Senior Sales Manager, Rosy Blue Hong Kong Limited, Hong Kong
“In business for more than 35 years, Dharam is a leading player in the business of loose diamonds and jewellery items. This Hong Kong show is the biggest event for us to showcase our collections. We’ve received positive responses again and met a number of buyers from many places including the Chinese mainland, Australia, Indonesia, Thailand, Korea, Taiwan and USA. Some of the buyers placed on-the-spot orders already. The business generated was even better than last year. We’re satisfied with the exhibition. This is a fair with reputation, excellent service and good security. All participants should be happy with the organisation.” Vipul Sutariya, Director of Sales & Marketing, Dharam Creations (HK) Limited, Hong Kong
Hear What Buyers Say
“Established in 1982, Neel Star provides gold and diamond jewellery collections with our own designs. We source and buy loose diamonds from different places involving US$200,000 to US$300,000 of orders a month. We like visiting Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show as so many exhibitors are gathering here. We can find new suppliers every time. We’ve placed about US$100,000 of orders with five exhibitors from Belgium, India and Hong Kong this year. The exhibition atmosphere has been excellent.” Paresh Mehta, Owner, Neel Star, Thailand
“Everything is well organised at the Hong Kong fair. We love coming here to source good quality colour stones to produce gold jewellery collections. Sharaf Gems is a wholesaler based in Singapore but our sales presence has extended to Malaysia and Indonesia. We focus on sourcing imperial topaz,, aquamarine, sapphire an ruby this time. We’ve already spent about US$15,000 for some colour stones with several suppliers. More deals are likely to be concluded before the fair comes to a close. We love this fair where we can find all kinds of stones we want.” M.M. Ali, Managing Partner, Sharaf Gems, Singapore
“We are leading a big buying group with 600 jewellery retailers from the UK to visit the Hong Kong fair for the first time. Our jewellery retailers found it very exciting here as the fair is so big in scale offering a great variety of items from diamonds to rubies and pearls. The feedback has been very positive. I am sure the retailers will be able to source and buy what they are looking for here. This fair is well organised and provides the widest choice of exhibits I’ve ever seen. Our jewellery retailers can also take the chance to understand the Asian market and explore new opportunities. We’ve received a very warm welcome here and will definitely come again next year.” Willie Hamilton, Chief Executive Officer, The Company of Master Jewellers, UK
“Titan is one of the largest brands in India for watches and jewellery items with 230 stores across the country. We operate three factories with more than 7,000 staff. I am visiting the Hong Kong fair to source diamonds, rubies, sapphires and emeralds. So far, I’ve identified some potential supplies from India, Germany, Thailand and the Chinese mainland. We will definitely strike business with an Indian diamond supplier but the amount of order will be finalised later. Further negotiation will also be conducted with other exhibitors for colour stones. The Hong Kong fair offers such a great variety of exhibits to choose from. It’s very easy to identify suitable suppliers and products. We will definitely visit the fair again.” Biren Jhaveri, Head - Stone Sourcing, Titan Company Limited, India
“Founded in 1970, Farsi Jewelry is the oldest family-run jewellery retailer in Saudi Arabia. We currently operate five stores in Jeddah and Mecca, with a sixth store to open at the end of 2016. We focus on fine gold jewellery for high-end customers. I am looking for white diamonds and pearls mainly at the Hong Kong fair this time for new jewellery collections. I’ve already placed orders. The Hong Kong fair is the best show for me to source suitable products. It’s an excellent place to find everything I want and offers a good opportunity to meet so many people from all over the world. Hong Kong itself is also an amazing city for everyone.” Jamil M. Ali Farsi, CEO, Farsi Jewelry, Saudi Arabia
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“Launched last September, HUES is a brand for coloured diamonds and bridal jewellery. To stand out from the competition, we are able to make constant colour and sizes of pink coloured diamonds. This is our first exhibition inside the Wedding Bijoux zone at the Hong Kong International Jewellery Show to promote our brand and our bridal line under the Pink Rose Diamond collection. Consumers are willing to spend money on bridal jewellery which makes this market sustainable. At the show, buyers’ responses have been extremely strong. We have received onsite orders for our bridal jewellery from large-volume buyers from Australia, Canada, Europe and the US. We’ll definitely join again next year and want to have a bigger booth.”
“Established in 1939, Bapalal Keshavlal has been acknowledged as a prestigious luxury jewellery brand from India. We produce a complete range of jewellery in diamonds and coloured stones which are exported to every corner of the world. Our design team takes inspirations from international trends to create trendy and classic designs to meet the varied tastes of customers. We have been participating in the Hong Kong International Jewellery Show for several years because it is an international meeting place where we can see both new and existing customers from all over the world. More importantly, the show generates new orders. At this year’s fair, customers from Hong Kong, India and South America have asked for our quotations and we are confident that we’ll receive their orders after the show.” 
“Launched in 1992, H-iron is a handmade jewellery brand created by myself. I make use of gold, silver, copper, pearls and gemstones to create unique designs. Individuality is the essence of my designs because I produce only one piece for each style. I have been participating in the Hong Kong International Jewellery Show for 15 years to showcase my new designs, find new clients and develop new business. Buyers from the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong and Southeast Asia are very interested in my designs. I have already sold several pieces to Hong Kong customers at the fair.” 
“Founded in 1912, Ben Bridge operates 53 stores in the US, selling fine jewellery and watches. Currently, 30 percent of our orders for fine jewellery came from the Hong Kong International Jewellery Show. To differentiate us from other jewellery retailers, we visit the show regularly to source unique items. This year we are also looking for men’s jewellery items such as bracelets and rings because this segment is growing. The Hong Kong International Jewellery Show
is a good place for me to see the latest trends which give me a lot of inspirations because exhibitors here are showcasing real samples of new designs instead of design sketches. It’s always an important place for me to find new vendors and buy new items. I have already placed orders with suppliers mainly from Hong Kong.”
“In business for 74 years, our company owns five shops in the UK, selling diamond jewellery, precious stone jewellery and branded jewellery. It’s my first time visiting the Hong Kong International Jewellery Show. It’s an amazing show with a huge number of exhibitors and a great variety of jewellery products at one place. It’s the best show that I have ever seen. I’ll buy USD100,000 worth of diamond rings at the Jewellery Show. So far, I have confirmed orders for diamond rings worth USD25,000 at the Jewellery Show and USD5,000 worth of loose opals at the Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show. The bridal market is doing well in the UK with strong demand for engagement rings and wedding rings.”
“Established in 1999, KYRA is one of the fastest growing online retailers of diamonds, jewellery and fashion accessories in the UAE. I am a regular at the Hong Kong International Jewellery Show. It provides a good platform for me to maintain my relationships with existing suppliers who are exhibiting here. It also gives me a great opportunity to look at the trends for the coming year and know what kinds of colours and stones that the suppliers are using. I’ll add more engagement rings and wedding rings to our existing collections. So far, I have placed orders worth more than USD200,000 for these items at the Jewellery Show and bought USD500,000 worth of loose diamonds at the Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show.”
“Mor Brothers has been in business for over three decades and owns a diamond mine in South Africa. We produce the finest-cut fine diamonds with hearts and arrows patterns. Our cutting and polishing factory is located in Israel. We are showcasing fine diamonds of one carat or above here. We’ve concluded good business with a number of buyers especially those from the Chinese mainland. There also many potential buyers from Malaysia, Indonesia and Australia. We expect to continue negotiation with them. We’ve established contact with at least 60-70 buyers so far this year. This fair has good energy and we love coming here to showcase our diamonds.”
“Shanghai Gems collects and sells a good range of fine natural pearls. Our collections also include unique antique jewellery items and conch pearls for customers looking for something different. This fair offers a solid platform to meet and find buyers. We’ve sold some items to customers from India, Korea and the Middle East. There are also positive enquiries from new buyers from the Chinese mainland. We are showcasing our jewellery collections at Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show this year to reach out to more customers. We love showcasing our pearls and jewellery collections in Hong Kong as the tax-free city is a great place to do business.”
“Rosy Blue is a global leader in the supply of high quality diamonds with our head office in Belgium. We have cutting and polishing factories in different places including Sri Lanka, Bangkok and the Chinese mainland. The Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show
is expanding in scale with more participants and attracts many buyers specialising in loose diamonds. We’ve met with many buyers from various markets such as Malaysia, Singapore, the Chinese mainland, USA, Australia and New Zealand. Chinese buyers expressed especially strong purchasing interest. The organiser has done a great job in promoting the exhibition and attracting more international buyers. We are able to see new faces every years. This fair is a good meeting place for business development, especially for our Asian expansion.”
“In business for more than 35 years, Dharam is a leading player in the business of loose diamonds and jewellery items. This Hong Kong show is the biggest event for us to showcase our collections. We’ve received positive responses again and met a number of buyers from many places including the Chinese mainland, Australia, Indonesia, Thailand, Korea, Taiwan and USA. Some of the buyers placed on-the-spot orders already. The business generated was even better than last year. We’re satisfied with the exhibition. This is a fair with reputation, excellent service and good security. All participants should be happy with the organisation.” 
“Established in 1982, Neel Star provides gold and diamond jewellery collections with our own designs. We source and buy loose diamonds from different places involving US$200,000 to US$300,000 of orders a month. We like visiting Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show as so many exhibitors are gathering here. We can find new suppliers every time. We’ve placed about US$100,000 of orders with five exhibitors from Belgium, India and Hong Kong this year. The exhibition atmosphere has been excellent.”
“Everything is well organised at the Hong Kong fair. We love coming here to source good quality colour stones to produce gold jewellery collections. Sharaf Gems is a wholesaler based in Singapore but our sales presence has extended to Malaysia and Indonesia. We focus on sourcing imperial topaz,, aquamarine, sapphire an ruby this time. We’ve already spent about US$15,000 for some colour stones with several suppliers. More deals are likely to be concluded before the fair comes to a close. We love this fair where we can find all kinds of stones we want.”
“We are leading a big buying group with 600 jewellery retailers from the UK to visit the Hong Kong fair for the first time. Our jewellery retailers found it very exciting here as the fair is so big in scale offering a great variety of items from diamonds to rubies and pearls. The feedback has been very positive. I am sure the retailers will be able to source and buy what they are looking for here. This fair is well organised and provides the widest choice of exhibits I’ve ever seen. Our jewellery retailers can also take the chance to understand the Asian market and explore new opportunities. We’ve received a very warm welcome here and will definitely come again next year.”
“Titan is one of the largest brands in India for watches and jewellery items with 230 stores across the country. We operate three factories with more than 7,000 staff. I am visiting the Hong Kong fair to source diamonds, rubies, sapphires and emeralds. So far, I’ve identified some potential supplies from India, Germany, Thailand and the Chinese mainland. We will definitely strike business with an Indian diamond supplier but the amount of order will be finalised later. Further negotiation will also be conducted with other exhibitors for colour stones. The Hong Kong fair offers such a great variety of exhibits to choose from. It’s very easy to identify suitable suppliers and products. We will definitely visit the fair again.”
“Founded in 1970, Farsi Jewelry is the oldest family-run jewellery retailer in Saudi Arabia. We currently operate five stores in Jeddah and Mecca, with a sixth store to open at the end of 2016. We focus on fine gold jewellery for high-end customers. I am looking for white diamonds and pearls mainly at the Hong Kong fair this time for new jewellery collections. I’ve already placed orders. The Hong Kong fair is the best show for me to source suitable products. It’s an excellent place to find everything I want and offers a good opportunity to meet so many people from all over the world. Hong Kong itself is also an amazing city for everyone.”
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