Diamonds Lead Trends at Hong Kong Shows

Diamonds were the most popular gemstone at the two recent shows the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) organized, according to a survey it carried out at the event.

The diamond was the most in-demand stone at 29%, followed by rubies with 25% and pearls at 20%, the HKTDC said Sunday. The survey, carried out among exhibitors and buyers, reported on the most popular trends and outlooks from the 2026 Hong Kong International Jewellery Show and the Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show.

Trendy fashion jewelry (57%) showed the strongest growth potential, followed by precious jewelry (35%) and designer jewelry (21%). Yellow gold (40%) was the most popular precious metal. In the Hong Kong government’s budget speech, it highlighted its plans to reinforce the municipality’s position as an international gold-trading hub, a move expected to add momentum to the jewelry market, the HKTDC said.

Respondents voiced cautious optimism about the economic outlook, with 49% expecting overall sales in the industry to remain stable. An additional 44% said the market would improve over the next one to two years. Those surveyed believed that the jewelry markets in Korea, Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries, the Chinese mainland, Taiwan and Australia would have good growth potential over the next two years.  

The researchers gathered data from an on-site survey of 1,509 exhibitors and buyers who attended the shows, which took place from March 4 to 8. In total, some 80,000 buyers attended both shows.

Image: The main exhibition at the Hong Kong shows. (Hong Kong Trade Development Council)