This article first appeared in the JGW 2025 Show Daily by JNA, September 17 edition.

Jewellery & Gem WORLD Hong Kong (JGW) is off to a brilliant start as its Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) section opens today with exciting new features, events and product offerings.

Three shows dedicated to finished jewellery, packaging solutions, tools & equipment and jewellery industry-related technologies are taking over HKCEC. These are JGW: Hong Kong (Hall 1), JGW: International (Halls 3 and 5) and JGW: Fine Design (Grand Hall).

Meanwhile, business is brisk at AsiaWorld-Expo (AWE), which is hosting three co-located fairs, namely, JGW: Gemstones (Halls 3, 6, 8 and 10), JGW: Diamonds & Fine Gems (Halls 5, 7, 9 and 11) and JGW: Pearls+ (Halls 1 and 2).

Event organiser Informa Markets Jewellery cited an increase in the number of mainland Chinese buyers at the fair on the first day. Exhibitors at AWE also attested to meeting new clients and touching base with long-term customers.

Daniel Assaf, owner of New York-based Tsavorite Factory (USA) Inc, said he entertained new buyers from Europe and reconnected with existing ones from Japan and other countries.

“Meeting customers I do not see often and seeing other dealers and what they have at the fair – it is all very important,” remarked Assaf. “Traffic was good on opening day.”

Tsavorite Factory’s major markets are the US, Europe and Asia. The company also has an office in Bangkok, which mainly caters to buyers from Japan and Thailand.

The coloured gem specialist is showcasing an expansive gem collection at AWE, led by a top-grade 41.5-carat Malaya garnet and vivid pink spinels from Mahenge alongside top-quality tourmalines, to name a few.

Alexander Kreis, master gem-cutter at Germany-based Kreis Jewellery GmbH & Co KG, is out to meet quality buyers at JGW 2025. The company has customers in Europe and the US and is planning to strengthen its Asian presence.

Kreis Jewellery is offering resplendent gems in exceptional cuts, including Oregon sunstones, morganites and Paraiba and lagoon tourmalines, to name a few. A highlight is a single, elongated multi-cut aquamarine resembling gemstones grouped together.

“Our expectation is to meet the right clients with whom to build connections. Asia is growing and the quality of customers is improving. It is the market of the future, and we want to boost our presence here,” said Alexander.

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