2 March 2015 - The second edition of the HKTDC Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show opened today at AsiaWorld-Expo (AWE) with a record number of exhibitors, three new group pavilions and a debut zone dedicated to precious pearls. The fair, which continues through 6 March, was, until last year, part of the HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show which opens on Wednesday at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
“Building on the success of the inaugural ‘two shows, two venues’ format introduced last year, this Show returns with another dazzling array of precious stones, pearls and raw materials here at the AsiaWorld-Expo,” said Benedict Sin, Jewellery Advisory Committee Chairman of event organiser the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC).
Pavilions Of Bling
The Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show features 20 group pavilions including new group pavilions from Australia, Colombia and Pakistan. Returning to the event this year are five trade pavilions: Antwerp World Diamond Centre, International Colored Gemstone Association, Japan Pearl Exporters’ Association, Israel Diamond Institute and New York Diamond Dealers Club.
Oceans Of Beauty
New to the show this year is the Treasures of Ocean zone showcasing exquisite pearls. The Hall of Fine Diamonds returns with more than 50 exhibitors showcasing fine carat-size diamonds, while the Treasures of Nature zone is dedicated to rare precious stones.
Trade Insights
Buyer forums, networking events and seminars are being held throughout the fair period. They include today’s “Buyer Forum: The Latest Development and Opportunities in the Emerging Market and the Chinese Mainland Jewellery Industries”, a seminar on “Progress in Diamond Treatments, Synthetics and the Challenges in Identification” (4 March) and “A Year in the Field through the Lens of a Gemologist” (5 March) featuring Vincent Pardieu, Senior Manager of Field Gemology, at the Gemological Institute of America (GIA).
Myanmar Accord
During the opening day of the event, the HKTDC and the Ministry of Commerce, The Republic of the Union of Myanmar will sign a Cooperation Agreement. The accord promotes bilateral trade cooperation and facilitates the Ministry of Commerce to bring exhibitors from Myanmar to selected HKTDC fairs to promote their products to the international market.
Mega Marketplace
More than 1,800 exhibitors from 38 countries and regions are taking part in the Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show. When the Jewellery Show opens on 4 March, the world’s largest jewellery marketplace will be formed with a total of more than 4,360 exhibitors from 52 countries and regions.
In 2014, the value of Hong Kong exports of pearls, precious & semi-precious stones amounted to US$16.6 billion, an 11.9 per cent increase compared to the previous year.
Fair websites:
Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show: http://www.hktdc.com/hkdgp/
Hong Kong International Jewellery Show: http://www.hktdc.com/hkjewellery/
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