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Pre-Registration Open for September Hong Kong Show

Events & AwardsJul 25, 2025

Pre-Registration Open for September Hong Kong Show

Jewellery & Gem World Hong Kong is scheduled for Sept. 15 to 21, and buyer pre-registration will be available until Sept. 7.

September Hong Kong jewelry show
Jewellery & Gem World (JGW) Hong Kong will take place Sept. 15-21. Pre-registration for the jewelry trade show is open now.
Hong Kong—Buyer pre-registration is now open for Jewellery & Gem World (JGW) Hong Kong in September.

Trade buyers can pre-register until Sept. 7.

The seven-day show comprises six business-to-business sourcing experiences across two locations, complete with trade association pavilions, country and region-specific sections, and exhibits organized by product type and origin.

The AsiaWorld-Expo (AWE) will host three fairs focused on loose gemstones and other precious materials—JGW: Gemstones, JGW: Diamonds & Fine Gems, and JGW: Pearls+.

It will be open from Sept. 15-19.

A highlight is the Fine Gem Pavilion, where attendees can find premium gemstones ranging from fancy-colored diamonds to rubies, emeralds, sapphires, Paraiba tourmalines, aquamarines, opals and pearls, and more.

The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) will host three shows dedicated to finished jewelry, packaging solutions, tools and equipment, and jewelry industry-related technologies—JGW: Hong Kong, JGW: International, and JGW: Fine Design.

It will be open from Sept. 17-21.

Located in the Grand Hall, JGW: Fine Design will showcase high jewelry pieces, many set with rare gems. 

The CORE Pavilion, part of JGW: Hong Kong, will feature the city’s jewelry manufacturers, while the Premier Pavilion, part of JGW: International, will showcase jewelry ateliers with an emphasis on creative expression and individuality, as well as unconventional materials, shapes and concepts.

In addition, attendees can visit specialized areas such as the Fei Cui Gallery, Antique & Vintage Jewellery, the Designer Arena, and International Fine Jewellery. 

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A special exhibition “Sublime Shine: Metal Innovations in the Art of Jewellery” will be dedicated to gold, platinum, silver and other metals used in fine jewelry manufacturing.

It will highlight diverse metal applications and explore the technologies that can help jewelry makers find cost-effective production alternatives while sustaining competitive market positioning.

It was developed by show organizer Informa Markets’ Jewellery & Gem Knowledge Community and will be at Stand 3M260.

Another highlight is the Gold Jewellery Pavilion, a space for discovering innovative trends and technological advancements in gold jewelry manufacturing.

It will feature more than 40 exhibitors from China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, and Malaysia.

A new attraction, the World Gold Council Pavilion, will debut this year.
 
“This sourcing event comes at the perfect time, providing a platform where innovation, insight and opportunity intersect,” said Celine Lau, director of Jewellery Fairs at Informa Markets Jewellery.

“These in-person interactions strengthen partnerships, provide real-time market intelligence and offer a range of resources that could help buyers make informed decisions in today’s complex business environment.”

Another Informa show, Seasons | Autumn Fashion Jewellery & Accessories Fair, will be held concurrently with JGW at HKCEC.

The fashion fair will feature curated sections, highlight next-generation talent, and provide insights into spring/summer 2026 trends, organizers said.

The JGW show also will feature an awards ceremony, panel talks, and notable industry gatherings.

An awards presentation ceremony for the Sustainability Awards 2025 by Jewellery World Awards will take place.

The honors recognize companies championing environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and governance excellence, said Informa.

In addition, there will be a series of panel discussions led by sustainability trailblazers from across the industry.

JGW will also host the ASEAN Gems and Jewellery Trade Association (AGJA) conference, a first in Hong Kong.

The event is a collaboration between the Hong Kong Jewellery & Jade Manufacturers Association, celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, and AGJA, a trade group established by the jewelry community in the in the ASEAN region—Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Myanmar, Singapore, Indonesia, Brunei, and Thailand.

To pre-register and learn more about the September edition of JGW, visit the event’s website.

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