Key players in the world’s jewellery trade will gather once again in Hong Kong when the June Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair (June Fair) opens its door today. Reputed as one of Asia’s top three fine jewellery events, the Fair will run until 22 June at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre (HKCEC).
The June Fair is celebrating its 27th anniversary this year. This is the biggest June edition so far, with gross exhibition space reaching a record 70,000 square metres. Despite its massive scale, the Fair remains easy to navigate under the product sectorisation initiative. Some of the theme pavilions, including the Gemstone, Diamond and Pearl Pavilions, are in new locations this year to accommodate additional exhibitors. There are 1,892 exhibitors at this edition, up around 3% from last year.
“The new hall arrangement answers the increasing demand of exhibition space,” said Celine Lau, Director of Jewellery Fairs, UBM Asia. “One of the bigger theme pavilions, the Gemstone Pavilion, in Halls 5E, F, G & Concourse houses over 400 gemstone suppliers. The Diamond Pavilion is now in Halls 3B, C, D & E with more than 450 diamantaires. It is the biggest Diamond Pavilion since it debuted in the June Fair. It also remains as one of the biggest diamond showcases in any other fair worldwide,” said Ms Lau.
The June Fair is ideal for international jewellers to replenish their stocks in the middle of the year, noted Ms Lau. “It is a diverse marketplace where buyers can source loose materials such as diamonds, pearls and gemstones, as well as fine finished jewellery under one roof. To save costs, jewellery manufacturers and retailer tend to replenish their inventory more often and in smaller quantities. Thus, the fair’s June timing is just right for jewellers to restock on inventory in between two traditional sourcing seasons,” she said.
Ms Lau is positive about the visitor figures. “The June Fair attracts over 60% of buyers from outside Hong Kong every year, including Asia-Pacific, Europe and the United States etc. Although the luxury market in China has slowed down this year, it is a healthy market adjustment following a rapid growth for several years. We still expect a very healthy turnout of buyers from China, not only from first-tier cities but second- and third-tier cities as well. With UBM Asia’s powerful database and extensive network, we will be bringing to the Fair a few delegations of about 300 qualified buyers from mainland China. This confirms that Hong Kong remains the key international marketplace for mainland buyers”
Special Features
Debut of Coral Pavilion – Located in Hall 5C, the brand new theme pavilion features about 40 exhibitors showcasing a wide range of raw and polished loose coral and coral jewellery.
Strong participation of Group Pavilions – The Colombian Pavilion also debuts at the June Fair, bringing the number of group pavilions at the Fair to 16. The rest are Antwerp, Brazil, mainland China, Germany, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Turkey, the United States, Taiwan regions and the International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA).
Hong Kong Premier Pavilion (HKPP) – Located in Halls 1D & E, the Hong Kong Premier Pavilion is designed as an exceptional showcase of the city’s top-notch jewellery brands. More than 30 Hong Kong jewellers are gathered to delight both traders and connoisseurs with their latest jewellery creations. The Pavilion’s sophisticated setting enables visitors at HKPP to admire and acquire exquisite jewellery with ease and in utmost privacy.
Fine Design Pavilion & Fine Gem Pavilion (FDP & FGP) – Dedicated to the world’s finest jewellery, the Fine Design Pavilion and Fine Gem Pavilion feature a select group of about 80 globally renowned exhibitors. They will showcase a tantalising spread of invaluable masterpieces, fabulous loose diamonds, gems, pearls and exclusive offs. The Pavilions are located in the Grand Hall.
Dual Attractions in One Trip – Asia’s Fashion Jewellery & Accessories Fair – June (AFJ) takes place from 19 to 22 June in the same venue as the June Fair. AFJ’s June edition features a wide array of high-quality fashion jewellery and accessories and the trends for upcoming seasons. Visitors at the June Fair can enjoy free access to the AFJ, thus enriching the sourcing trip.
Special Events
- Press Conference
A press conference on the “JNA Awards 2014 – Announcement of Honourees” on the morning of 19 June in meeting rooms S226 and S227 will give details about the JNA Awards. Organised by JNA, the annual JNA Awards honours innovators and leaders of the international jewellery industry in manufacturing, branding, retailing, best business practices, innovation, sustainability and outstanding contribution. The Awards Ceremony & Gala Dinner for this industry-wide event will be held in September.
- Preview of Mineral Gem & Asia
Mineral & Gem Asia, a comprehensive trade fair organised by UBM Asia, will be held from 27 to 30 June 2015 at AsiaWorld-Expo. As a preview of this brand new fair, a special exhibition co-organised by UBM Asia and The Munich Show will be held at the June Fair. The Fair is positioned as an international trading platform for suppliers and buyers from fields of geology, mineralogy, architecture, interior design, art gallery, museum, loose gem traders and private collectors, among others. Exhibitors will offer a variety of rough and polished gemstones, fossils, decorative and ancient stones, art pieces and rough, loose, half & full finished mineral products. Visit the Grand Foyer of HKCEC at the June Fair to discover more.
- Seminar Programme
There are a number of seminars to be conducted by leading international jewellery organisations and companies during the Fair, including the Gemmological Association of Hong Kong and SSEF Swiss Gemmological Institute.
Fair Details
Venue :Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre - 1 Expo Drive, Wanchai, Hong Kong
Fair Dates & Opening Hours
- 19 – 21 June:10:30am – 6:30pm
- 22 June:10:30am – 5:30pm
