ALL ELEMENTS IN PLACE FOR HKTDC HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL JEWELLERY SHOW 2012

The global jewellery industry is in the final stages of preparation for the HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show 2012. Meeting the high expectations of the industry for 29 years now, the fair’s 2012 edition is significant in both its timing and its size.

Asia’s largest spring jewellery show has secured earlier dates – 16-20 February – at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The five-day trade event will host some 3 000 exhibitors from 46 countries and regions.

The undiminished market desire for high-end jewellery is indicated by a 25% growth in exhibitor number in the Hall of Extraordinary, which features exceptional jewellery pieces with high quality stones set in designs. The diamonds and precious stones section has also increased by 15%.

As well as being an important trading platform, the Hong Kong International Jewellery Show will hold a series of seminars and parades during the fair, to disseminate market intelligence on topics such as the “Outlook for Gold in Emerging Markets” and inspire buyers with showpieces on live models.

The 13th Hong Kong Jewellery Design Competition has taken “Soaring Dragon” as its theme. In Open and Student Groups, designs are judged on Creativity and Innovation, Aesthetics and Craftsmanship, Marketability, Wearability and Topic Relevance.