As promised, here are the latest highlights from our trip to the annual September Hong Kong Jewellery and Gem Fair. This was our second year visiting the fair and it was certainly a very rewarding experience, both “physically” (with all our bargains) and mentally.

It is indeed the hallmark event of the year with more than 3000 exhibitors from 50 countries taking part. We saw crowds consisting of professional jewellers as well as lay public all packed in the exhibition halls. Like our previous experience, it was certainly a challenging task as we attempted to cover as many halls as possible in our short time there to source for the best jewellery products at the lowest price possible for you! 

At the entrance of the Fair

Intricate jewellery pieces made from thinly malleted stripes of gold 

One of the gem studded necklaces from the show 

On top of all the exquisite jewellery that were showcased by leading jewellery brands as well as budding jewellery designers, one head-turner worth mentioning was the Chinese company called MetaGem specialising in gemstones with digital function. Their products were advertised to be able to perform a variety of functions including monitoring of one’s heart rate, temperature and activity. The good old ring on our finger could now just be ”the magic stone between traditional fashion industry and digital age.”

This small fashion item from MetaGem can now measure your hear rate 

We were certainly more disciplined and organised this year as we combed through the different vendors to get you the most unique and value for money item out there. We focused our attention primarily on exhibitors from the Asian market this year , which included wholesalers of gemstone jewellery from Thailand, as well as big brands from Japan with expertise in pearl and diamond jewellery. We are hopeful that our line-up of products will appeal to each and everyone of you in one way or another.  Stay tuned to our Facebook page and our monthly musing for now!

Some of the antique pocket watches in the antique and vintage pavilion 

Photo credits:

http://exhibitions.jewellerynetasia.com/9jg/FairInfo/Introduction/tabid/5262/language/en-US/Default.aspx

http://www.metagem.com