Jewellers are showcasing highly inventive, curated selections that meet current market requirements for lightweight and personalised jewellery, amid high gold prices.

At the Hong Kong International Jewellery Show, Italian jewellery manufacturer Loto Preziosi is casting the spotlight on its Cashmere Line, which features a patented diamond-cut technique for gold jewellery. 

According to Sales Manager Alberto Angioletti, the technique can reduce the weight of gold used in jewellery by over 50 per cent. 

“Given current gold prices, our Cashmere Line enables us to offer ultralight jewellery that can provide our clients with greater margins,” he said. “With competition coming from various sources and business conditions getting increasingly challenging, we need to innovate to have an edge in the market.”

For its part, Karp Jewellery is presenting collections that focus on timeless craftsmanship and responsibly sourced diamonds. 

Highlights include classic bridal and engagement pieces featuring natural diamonds in elegant solitaire and halo designs, set in 18-karat gold, with price points ranging from accessible luxury to high jewellery; everyday diamond essentials such as tennis bracelets, rivière necklaces and versatile stackable rings for modern, design-conscious consumers; and statement pieces combining fancy shapes and fancy colour natural diamonds with contemporary silhouettes, tailored for top-tier retailers and bespoke clientele. 

Virani said, “Our primary markets are Asia, the Middle East and selected European partners, where there is a strong appreciation for natural diamonds, heritage craftsmanship and long-term value. We also see growing interest from younger consumers who want meaningful, heirloom-quality pieces rather than purely trend-driven jewellery.”

Shifting customer preferences

Aside from bridal and engagement jewellery, Virani expects steady demand this year for versatile, fine diamond jewellery that can transition from day to evening, especially minimalist designs with strong wearability. 

Also expected to draw attention are personalised and customisable pieces, including unique settings, mixed metals and combinations of classic and modern styling. 

Diamond ring by Karp Jewellery

 

Virani noted that record-high gold prices and economic uncertainty have made customers more selective and value-conscious. “We have seen a focus on fewer but better purchases, with clients choosing classic, enduring designs that will remain relevant over time. There is also increased interest in optimised design – lighter yet structurally sound mountings, clever setting techniques and thoughtful use of metal to maintain aesthetics while managing cost,” Virani shared. 

Customers are also considering diamond qualities more carefully, looking for the best possible balance of size, quality and budget, he added.

Karp Jewellery has thus refined its collections to offer design-driven pieces that maximise the visual impact of the diamond while keeping the metal weight efficient. It also offers well-curated quality ranges that allow retailers to offer strong value at different price points without compromising on the integrity of natural diamonds. 

Stretching boundaries

Italian brand Kiklo, meanwhile, is showcasing its collections of patented stretchable tennis bracelets and rings. Available in gold, titanium or ceramic, the jewellery pieces can be set with diamonds and different coloured gemstones. 

Cherry Sha of GD3 Italia Srl said the Kiklo jewellery collections can be carried as a brand, a white label or on a wholesale contract. “Kiklo is currently available in Italy and has some distribution points in the US. We are hoping to find new distributors, importers and wholesalers who are interested in innovative jewellery pieces,” she added.

 

Stretchable bracelets and rings with diamonds and coloured gemstones by Kiklo 

 

According to Sha, Kiklo jewellery generally retails from US$2,000 to over US$10,000 per piece, depending on the materials chosen.

GD3 Italia Srl also launched its new brand Unica, a collaboration with tennis player Sara Errani, at the Hong Kong International Jewellery Show. This line is available exclusively as a brand, with boutiques and jewellery shops needing to purchase at least five to 10 pieces to showcase the concept.
 

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