SPOTLIGHT 市场聚焦 PEARL REPORT | 54 | 2024-2025 全力推广迷人睱目的大溪地珍珠 Ring with Tahitian pearl by Zhou Jian Xiang; 18-karat gold brooch with Tahitian pearls, diamonds, sapphires, rubies, tsavorites and citrines by Le Zhen. This design, aptly named Love in Tahiti, was exclusively created for TPAHK. Zhen drew inspiration from a study tour to Tahiti organised by the association 由Zhou Jian Xiang设计的大溪地珍珠戒指；由Le Zhen设计的18K金胸针，镶有大溪地珍珠、钻石、蓝宝石、红宝石、 沙弗莱石和黄水晶。这款名为“情定大溪地”的胸针是专为TPAHK而设计的，设计师在参与协会组织的大溪地考察之旅後获得灵感而创作。 The Tahitian Pearl Association Hong Kong (TPAHK) is aiming to reignite interest in Tahitian pearls and ensure a promising future for the industry through a wave of innovative projects, led by its new president. Chan Ming Wing, chairman of Chan Ming Wing Pearl International Ltd, was earlier named new TPAHK president, effective April 2024. Under this new leadership, TPAHK wants to promote the beauty of Tahitian pearls, provide comprehensive information and market insights to trade and public consumers, and inspire creative jewellery designs featuring Tahitian pearls. Joint forces Backed by more than three decades of experience in the Tahitian pearl trade, Chan is among the first traders to introduce Tahitian pearls in the Hong Kong market. “I have witnessed the ups and downs of the pearl market over the past 30 years,” shared Chan. “The robust sales that underpinned the sector’s impressive performance in 2023 can be attributed to the concerted efforts of industry players in advancing its development.” With support from the French Polynesian government and leading Tahitian pearl wholesalers, Chan, together with Rio Pearl Founder Johnny Cheng, established TPAHK in 2007 with the goal of promoting Tahitian pearls and driving sustainable growth in Hong Kong and overseas. Today, Chan remains passionate about and committed to this mission. In 2024, TPAHK gained critical support from pearl industry leaders Chen Xiaying, chairman of China-based Pure Pearl Group Co Ltd; Robert Wan, founder of Robert Wan Tahiti; and Wong Tat Wah, chairman of Hong Kong Yee On (Group) Co Ltd, who all joined TPAHK as honorary life presidents. He Bin, chairman of Junedear Core Co Ltd, was appointed director general of TPAHK while former TPAHK co-presidents Cheng and Amy Yan continue to serve as honorary life presidents. “With the support of these influential and esteemed individuals, the association is well-positioned to increase its visibility. A more robust network can significantly bolster recognition of Tahitian pearls, thereby fostering advancement of the sector,” said Chan. Perfect asymmetry Tahitian pearls are beloved for their captivating colours, ranging from light grey to peacock green, iridescent purple, blue and black. They also come in various shapes such as circle, baroque and oval. Asymmetric Perfection, TPAHK’s promotional campaign launched in 2024, celebrates this exceptional feature of Tahitian pearls. Chan remarked, “The uniqueness of Tahitian pearls is unparalleled as they come in a variety of shapes, colours and sizes, which make them ideal for one-of-a-kind designs.” TPAHK will continue to support industry-wide jewellery design competitions to foster creativity and showcase the | Sharon Kwok 郭芷雯 | TPAHK The Tahitian Pearl Association Hong Kong (TPAHK) is setting its sights on fresh initiatives to bolster appreciation for Tahitian pearls in China and Hong Kong. 香港大溪地黑珍珠协会 (TPAHK) 积极推行新举措，以提高中国内地 和中国香港市场对大溪地珍珠的认识和青睞。 highlights the tantalising appeal of Tahitian pearls
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