JEWELLERY

30 May 2022

Rubies, red spinels and rubelites all draw healthy interest at jewellery auctions organised by Bonhams Hong Kong, while jade continues to be popular even among the younger crowd according to Stewart Young, the company’s newly appointed Director of Jewellery and Head of Jewellery for Asia. More

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Onshoring brings opportunities

27 May 2022

Geopolitical changes and the COVID-19 pandemic have drawn many manufacturers back to Hong Kong or led them to diversify risk by setting up production lines in other parts of Asia. This trend has boosted demand for supplies of production equipment. More

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Precious stones on display

13 December 2021

Jewellers are as much craftsmen as they are retailers and depend on a wide range of high-value raw materials. This sourcing event puts a full range of jewellers’ source materials under one roof in one of the world’s most dynamic jewellery markets. Sections at the fair are Diamond, Hall of Fine Diamond, Gem, Treasures of Nature, Pearl, Treasures of Ocean, Laboratory-grown Diamond, Synthetic Gemstone, Testing Inspection & Certification, and Trade Association & Publication. More

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HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show

06 December 2021

Fair spotlights will include World of Glamour, exhibiting the artistry and world-renowned expertise of Hong Kong's fine jewellery sector; Fine Jewellery, showcasing a wide variety of fine jewellery from around the world; Silver and Finished Jewellery, home to diversified silver and finished jewellery; Antique & Vintage Jewellery, featuring treasures from bygone eras; and Tools & Equipment and Packaging, presenting a broad array of jewellery-related hardware. More

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Jewellery sparkles on for Hong Kong

03 August 2021

The world might have moved on from JP Morgan’s infamous 1912 quote “Gold is money”, but global financial hub Hong Kong is also a thriving centre for trade in things that gleam, glitter and sparkle. More

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Jewels glitter in open window

30 July 2021

Measures to control the COVID-19 pandemic have closed many doors across the world but windows remain open, letting light shine through. And this week the light has sparkled on gems, gold and silver as Hong Kong hosted twin jewellery shows. More

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INDIA: New US Punitive Tariffs of 25% Suspended for Six Months

11 June 2021

The United States Trade Representative's (USTR) office has imposed 25% punitive tariffs on certain imports from India and five other countries. The tariffs, announced on 2 June 2021, were at the same time suspended for six months. More

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HKTDC Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show

16 February 2021

The seventh HKTDC Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem and Pearl Show will feature the materials jewellers use to craft objects of desire for their clientele. More

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INDIA: Jewellery Sector Pushes for E-Commerce Tax Exemptions

11 December 2020

The country’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has called on the Finance Ministry to exempt the sector from the 2% digital Equalisation Levy (as introduced in the Finance Act 2020), as this affects the e-commerce procurement of rough diamonds. More

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INDIA: Three-Month Deadline Extension for Re-Import of Cut and Polished Diamonds

20 July 2020

The re-import deadlines for cut and polished diamonds exported for certification/grading by overseas laboratories between 1 February and 31 July have been extended by three months. More

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