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42nd Hong Kong Jewellery Show Opens Amid Global Disruptions

3/7/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The 42nd Hong Kong International Jewellery Show opened today with 4,000 exhibitors from over 40 countries and runs to March 8, featuring Hard Pure Gold Pavilion and Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association Pavilion.
Uzbekistan joins for the first time.
Disruptions from the US-Israel conflict caused about 10 exhibitors and an Iranian buying mission to miss the show, and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council is helping affected buyers reschedule.

History

Historical Context

The inaugural Hong Kong International Jewellery Show in 1983 marked the city's emergence as a global jewelry hub, featuring over 1,000 exhibitors. This event reflected Hong Kong's growing economic influence, which had transformed from a fishing village to a major financial center since British colonization in 1842. Today, the show hosts 4,000 exhibitors, despite challenges from geopolitical tensions.

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Story summary

The 42nd Hong Kong International Jewellery Show opened today with 4,000 exhibitors from over 40 countries and runs to March 8, featuring Hard Pure Gold Pavilion and Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association Pavilion.
Uzbekistan joins for the first time.
Disruptions from the US-Israel conflict caused about 10 exhibitors and an Iranian buying mission to miss the show, and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council is helping affected buyers reschedule.

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