Jewellery shine at HK June Fair
HK June Fair attracted 28,131 unique visitors
Diamonds, premium-quality gemstones and contemporary jewellery collections were among the top draws of the 31st edition of the June Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair, which saw close to a 10 percent increase in buyer attendance this year.
The June Fair attracted 28,131 unique visitors (excluding revisits) representing 104 countries and regions during its four-day run, marking a 9.7 percent rise over the 2017 edition. A total of 50,786 visits were recorded during the fair, 12.2 percent higher than the previous edition.
The four-day show, which kicked off on June 21 at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, featured 1,998 exhibitors from 38 countries and regions.
“The June Fair’s 31st edition was one of our best shows yet, smashing previous records in terms of visitor numbers. The show delivered exciting and innovative products and services, which helped fuel gains in overall buyer attendance,” said Wolfram Diener, Senior Vice President of UBM Asia.
Diener continued, “International in scope and featuring a rich and diverse exhibitor base of jewellery and gemstone suppliers, the June Fair proves once again that it is an effective and important platform for the world’s jewellery professionals.”
Diamonds, high-end coloured gemstones and creative jewellery collections gained the most attention from buyers during the show’s 31st edition, indicating sustained demand for premium items and innovative collections that give consumers some elbow room for personalisation.
“Our exhibitors really stepped up to the plate this year, impressing buyers with the range, diversity and quality of their products. I am confident that many left the show inspired and excited about the collections that they will be unveiling well ahead of the peak selling season,” noted Celine Lau, Director of Jewellery Fairs at UBM Asia.
To many, the June Fair also served as an opening salvo to the world’s No. 1 fine jewellery event – the September Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair – scheduled for September 12 to 18. Last year, the fair featured 3,695 exhibitors from 57 countries and regions, and welcome 59,122 buyers from 147 countries and regions.
Key: June HK, jewellery show, jewelry trade expo
