2023: A year of growth and shortfalls in jewellery trade
Industry players remain cautiously optimistic about growth prospects amid a confluence of macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainties that threaten to upend gains in the jewellery trade.

Sectoral gains amid challenges in China jewellery market
China’s jewellery and gemstone sector faces a tough road to real and lasting recovery, owing to soaring prices and cautious market sentiment. The country, however, is seeing solid growth in specific sectors. 

‘Extraordinary 40’ culminates in grand style
Forty industry luminaries who revolutionised the jewellery trade through their ingenuity and progressive leadership were front and centre in a series of milestone celebrations at Jewellery & Gem WORLD Hong Kong (JGW) in September 2023.

Sapphires reign supreme in gemstone world
Robust consumer demand for sapphires will continue unabated amid exponential price hikes, thanks to their increasing rarity and innate splendour.

Vivid growth prospects for fancy colour diamonds in China
Relatively new to China, fancy colour diamonds are emerging as a promising niche segment as discerning mainland consumers steadily progress from entry-point yellows to the full spectrum of colours.