The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is set to host the world's largest one-stop jewellery marketplace in early March 2026, under its proven 'Two Shows, Two Venues' format. The 12th Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show will take place from 2 to 6 March at AsiaWorld-Expo, featuring a wide range of jewellery raw materials. Concurrently, the 42nd Hong Kong International Jewellery Show will be held from 4 to 8 March at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, showcasing finished jewellery pieces.
Jenny Koo, Deputy Executive Director of the HKTDC, stated that this year's twin jewellery shows bring together some 4,000 exhibitors from over 40 countries and regions, with 70% coming from outside Hong Kong. Exhibitor participation from Brazil, United Arab Emirates and India has expanded, and Uzbekistan joins for the first time. The HKTDC presents the world's largest one-stop jewellery marketplace to highlight Hong Kong's status as an international trade capital and jewellery sourcing hub.
In reviewing the global jewellery market, Hong Kong's export volume of premium jewellery to ASEAN recorded a 51% increase, while exports to the United Kingdom, Australia and Switzerland grew year-on-year by 36%, 28% and 10% respectively.
The twin shows attract strong global industry support, with over 40 themed pavilions, including a new Hard Pure Gold Pavilion by the World Gold Council. This pavilion features 11 exhibitors from Chinese Mainland, showcasing innovative gold craftsmanship and hard pure gold technology. Hard pure gold technology has gained strong momentum in Chinese Mainland due to its high purity and enhanced hardness, enabling lighter, more durable designs with modern aesthetics. The pavilion aims to leverage the fairs as a springboard for international expansion.
Other notable pavilions include the Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association Ltd, the Zhushan Turquoise pavilion from Hubei, the Tanzanite Foundation, the International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA), and others. The Hong Kong Jewellery & Jade Manufacturers Association will join forces with the Italian Exhibition Group (IEG) to present advanced jewellery manufacturing equipment and technologies.
The Hall of Fame at the Hong Kong International Jewellery Show makes a highly anticipated return with more than 40% expansion in scale, featuring renowned international brands such as Turkish diamond jewellery brand Zen Diamond (Booth: CEC 3B-C12). At the Hall of Extraordinary, Hong Kong exhibitor Continental Diamond Company (Booth: CEC GH-C07) showcases an 18K white and rose gold ring set with blue and light pink diamonds. Another Hong Kong exhibitor, Unique Brilliant Ltd (Booth: CEC GH-C13), unveils a necklace and earring set featuring 'pigeon blood red' rubies.
Oriental aesthetics are highlighted with numerous jewellery pieces inspired by Asian culture and heritage. Chinese Mainland exhibitor, Guangdong JIABAO Pavilion Jewellery (Hong Kong) Company Ltd (Booth: CEC GH-A16), presents an 18K gold, handmade filigree butterfly brooch made with national intangible heritage craft, with each piece taking over four months to complete. Another exhibitor, Shenzhen Meifei Precious Metals Co Ltd (Booth: CEC 3E-E02), brings a 'Palatial Modern Chinese Style' jewellery series incorporating six traditional gold techniques.
A seminar organised by the World Gold Council will examine the latest developments in the global gold market and hard pure gold technology. Additionally, the Hong Kong International Fashion Chuk Kam Jewellery Design Competition 2026 and the inaugural International Fei Cui Jewellery Design Competition 2026 will hold their award presentation ceremonies during the fairs.
Innovative and trend-driven products help the industry stand out. Austy Lee Company Ltd (Booth: CEC 1E-F32) introduces bangles inspired by zebra patterns for the Year of the Horse. Designer Galleria welcomes new exhibitor Zheng Hong Collective (Booth: CEC 1CON-067A), featuring a brooch with movable wings and tail.
The 27th Hong Kong Jewellery Design Competition, themed 'Pure Elegance – Natural Beauty,' returns to nurture creative talent. Winning designs will be announced during the fairs.
As always, the twin shows offer buyers an outstanding selection of antique and rare jewellery. At the Hong Kong International Jewellery Show, Hong Kong exhibitor Baroque Antique & Jewellery Limited (Booth: CEC CH-F13) presents a 1970s Buccellati pink sapphire suite, while World Coins Co., Ltd. (Booth: CEC CH-N12) showcases a 19th-century Italian bi-colour enamel diamond piece. At the Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show, German exhibitor Caram e.K. (Booth: AWE 8-F05) features an 18.98-carat AGL-certified natural pink sapphire, and Canadian exhibitor Korite Ammolite Ltd. (Booth: AWE 8-F35) displays an 18K gold AA-grade ammolite and diamond necklace.
The Hong Kong International Jewellery Show will also host a seminar titled 'The Origins of Style: Tracing the Imprint of Time and Craftsmanship,' inviting British historian and jewellery authority Dr. Jack Ogden to speak.
Over 20 seminars and networking sessions will be held, covering industry trends, digital marketing, and jewellery technologies, including how artificial intelligence drives jewellery industry development. Sessions will also cover leveraging e-commerce platforms to enhance brand visibility.
The HKTDC has partnered with the Hong Kong Tourism Board and local enterprises to provide exclusive buyer privileges, including dining, air tickets, and hotels. Free shuttle bus services will be arranged between AsiaWorld-Expo and urban areas. For details, refer to the fair's official websites: shuttle bus details for HKCEC and shuttle bus details for AWE.
The shows use the EXHIBITION+ hybrid format, offering online business-matching via 'Click2Match' from 23 February to 13 March. On-site buyers can use 'Scan2Match' to scan exhibitors' QR codes for continued discussions. The HKTDC Marketplace App and official websites provide online verification functions for easy admission.
