The Fine Design Pavilion at the Hong Kong Jewellery and Watch Fair, featuring top quality jewellery, diamonds, pearls and gemstones, has expanded by 12 per cent this year.
Celine Lau Siu-man, CMP Asia's Jewellery Fairs manager, said 75 companies, eight more than last year, will be in the grand hall of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai.
'This year there are 18 exhibitors from the United States, 11 from Italy, nine from Switzerland, six from Thailand, three from France, two each from Germany, Belgium, Israel and Britain, one each from India and Japan, and 18 from Hong Kong,' Ms Lau said.
About 70 to 80 per cent are repeat exhibitors, while the rest are new companies, including some leading jewellery manufacturers from Italy and Switzerland.
The majority of manufacturers who do not have a presence in Hong Kong will display high-value exhibits, including finished and unfinished products, and unique designs valued at billions of dollars.
Fair organisers CMP Asia change the booth design once every three years, and this year the theme is 'Simplicity And Elegance'. 'We provide the exhibitors everything, including furniture, showcases and lighting. They only have to bring along their exhibits,' Ms Lau said.
To enhance the atmosphere, there will be an exhibition lounge in the Fine Design Pavilion where buyers and sellers can discuss business in a relaxed, comfortable environment.