This year’s edition of Jewellery & Gem ASIA Hong Kong (JGA), Asia’s premier mid-year trade fair, will present sparkling sourcing opportunities alongside exciting, one-of-a-kind events.

Scheduled for June 20 to 23  at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), JGA will feature approximately 1,500 exhibitors from over 30 countries and regions, spread across more than 30 pavilions categorised by groups, products and themes.

One of the fair’s must-visit destinations is the Fine Design/Fine Gem Pavilion in Hall 3E – a space dedicated to high jewellery manufacturers and select gemstone houses.

“JGA is all about discovery, and this pavilion will give fairgoers a central place where they can meet with many of the industry’s best, get inspired and source the finest gems and jewellery that they need for their business,” said Celine Lau, Director of Jewellery Fairs at Informa Markets Jewellery. “Needless to say, virtually every piece of exhibit in this pavilion is rare, precious and superbly crafted.”

Further adding glitter and colour to the fair are the Fei Cui Gallery, which will showcase an impressive jadeite display, and the Antique & Vintage Jewellery Pavilion, a favourite of speciality boutiques and retailers.

Professional buyers will also find a diverse selection of exceptional offerings throughout the show’s distinct sections, thoughtfully organised by product categories. These encompass loose diamonds, coloured gemstones and pearls; finished jewellery and jewellery mountings; jewellery manufacturing equipment; packaging solutions and technology applications, Lau continued.

JGA also offers an exclusive content programme that includes panel discussions and an immersive gem showcase.

Red Radiance 2.0

Informa Markets’ Jewellery & Gem Knowledge Community is bringing back the highly successful Red Radiance ruby showcase, which debuted at Jewellery & Gem WORLD Hong Kong (JGW) last year. Red Radiance 2.0 – The Ruby’s Mine-to-Market Adventure offers an immersive gemstone learning opportunity at JGA 2024. A truly exceptional experience, this year’s edition will feature live gemstone-cutting demonstrations by world-class gem artist and Extraordinary 40 Awardee Victor Tuzlukov, alongside a sparkling ruby exhibit, audio storytelling and inclusion viewing.

Tuzlukov is conducting live gemstone-cutting demonstrations for the first time at an international exhibition in Asia. This exclusive occasion will see him doing the “Lion Cut,” while also showcasing the breathtaking completion of one of his masterpieces, “Arabian Night,” onsite.

In 2023, Tuzlukov was named one of the industry’s “Extraordinary 40” by Informa Market’s Jewellery World Awards, which recognises industry champions, innovations and remarkable achievements in the jewellery community.

Insightful discussions

Leading trade experts will also share their insights during panel discussions on sustainability and jewellery design. Here’s a breakdown of the sessions.

•   “Sustainable Luxury: Inspiring Case Studies in the Jewellery Industry,” June 20, 2:30pm – 3:30pm
This panel discussion explores sustainable business practices that drive environmental and business success in the jewellery industry and serves as a prelude to the Sustainability Heroes Panel Series, which will be held at Jewellery & Gem WORLD Hong Kong (JGW) in September. The panel features Guillermo Galvis, president of the Colombian Emeralds Exporters Association (ACODES); Mukesh Dholakiya, director of HK Impex Pvt Ltd, and Matthew Triglone, managing director of Jewelarc International Ltd.

•   “JGA Spotlight: Meet the Future of Jewellery Design,” June 21, 2:30pm – 3:30pm
This session features designers who will share their creative philosophies and innovative techniques, and how they leverage technology to push the boundaries of design. Pinky Seung, founder of Headragon and chairperson of the International Jewellery Designers Association, and Bernardette Sto. Domingo, deputy editor of JNA, will moderate the discussion. Fast-rising stars Austy Lee, the driving force behind Austy Lee Art Jewellery; Sarah Zhuang, founder and designer of her namesake brand, Sarah Zhuang Jewellery, and Vitoria Wu, artist and founder of high jewellery brand, Osi Vitoria Jewelry, are among the panellists.

Moreover, the finalists for the Sustainability Awards 2024 by JWA (Jewellery World Awards) will be announced at a Media Gathering on June 20. This press event will also provide a sneak preview of “Orient Odyssey,” a special exhibit celebrating the timeless beauty of pearls and set for launch at JGW 2024 in September.