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Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair to Host 2,200 Local and Overseas Exhibitors

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8 years ago

June 7, 2016

INSTORE Staff

(Press Release)
The June Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair (June Fair) will be held from June 23-26 at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). This year, the fair gathers 2,198 exhibitors from 41 countries and regions. Occupying 70,000 square meters of exhibition space, the fair is divided into 16 specialty zones, making sourcing easier for buyers.

Apart from the specialty zones, the June Fair features 17 participating group pavilions from Australia, Antwerp, Brazil, mainland China, Colombia, Germany, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Sri Lanka, the Taiwan region, Thailand, Turkey, the United States and the International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA). Group pavilions are known for showcasing their respective country specialties.

“This year, the ICA group pavilion is bigger with more exhibitors. The strong participation of group pavilions confirms the importance of the fair in this industry. Buyers can expect to see a range of quality opals from the Australia pavilion, emeralds from the Colombia pavilion, akoya pearls from Japan pavilion, and more,” says Mr Sunny Chan, deputy fair manager of jewelry fairs, UBM Asia.

Buyers can visit the theme halls for specific product categories. Among them is the Diamond Pavilion, which is in Halls 3B, C, D and E. It gathers 480 diamantaires from around the world. Exhibitors in the Diamond Pavilion are under the banners of the Antwerp World Diamond Council (AWDC) and the Israel Diamond Institute (IDI). The Gemstone Pavilion is located in Halls 5E, F and G and concourses. It hosts 501 gemstone suppliers.

Mineral, Gem and Fossil Asia will be held concurrently at the Convention Hall in HKCEC. This all-in-one marketplace gives buyers the opportunity to source a wide range of the world’s rare mineral specimens, rough gemstones and fossils. Buyers at the June Fair will have free entry to the mineral show.

June Fair’s Signature Features

Hong Kong Premier Pavilion
Located in Halls 1D and E, the Hong Kong Premier Pavilion (HKPP) features the latest collections from 30 avant-garde jewelry brands from Hong Kong. HKPP’s setting enables visitors at HKPP to admire and acquire the jewelry exhibited in utmost privacy.
Fine Design Pavilion & Fine Gem Pavilion
The Fine Design and Fine Gem Pavilion (FDP & FGP) in the Grand Hall of HKCEC features 80 exhibitors who will showcase loose diamonds, gemstones, pearls and other exclusive one-offs.

Special Events

Press Conference
The JNA Awards 2016 Press Conference, hosted by Jewellery News Asia, will be held on June 23 at 11 a.m. in meeting rooms S226-S227 of the HKCEC. The annual JNA Awards recognizes innovation and excellence in the jewelry and gemstone industry, honoring companies and individuals for their contributions to the advancement of the trade and achievements made in Asia.
Diamond Auction
Diamond Auction by PJSC Alrosa will be held from June 23-26 in meeting room S223 of the HKCEC. Admission is by invitation only.
Seminar
Dr. Joe C.C. Yuan from the Gemmological Association of Hong Kong will discuss the comprehensive identification technology and market assessment of lab-grown diamonds. The seminar will be held on June 25 in room S226- S227 of the HKCEC. Also, GRS Lab (HK) Limited will present its new book “Pigeon Blood Valley” featuring the history of Mogok’s rubies on June 25 in room S224 of the HKCEC.

Fair Details

Venue

Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre
1 Expo Drive, Wanchai, Hong Kong

Fair Dates & Opening Hours

June 23-25 10:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
June 26 10:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

* For jewelry trade only; visitors under age 18 will not be admitted

Advisory Board

The Hong Kong Jewellers’ and Goldsmiths’ Association
The Hong Kong Jewellery & Jade Manufacturers Association
Hong Kong Jewelry Manufacturers’ Association
Diamond Federation of Hong Kong, China

Sponsors

The Gemmological Association of Hong Kong
Gemological Institute of America (Hong Kong)
Hong Kong Gold & Silver Ornament Workers & Merchants General Union
The Kowloon Pearls, Precious Stones, Jade, Gold and Silver Ornament Merchants Association

For visitor inquiries, contact the Visitor Promotion Department, Jewelry Fairs, UBM Asia at:

Tel: (852) 2516 2192/ 2516 2194
Fax: (852) 3749 7344
Email: visitjgf-hk@ubm.com

For more information, visit jewellerynetasia.com.

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