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Jewellery & Gem ASIA Hong Kong brings together 1,300+ exhibitors from 19 – 22 June 2025 at HKCEC
Jewellery & Gem ASIA Hong Kong (JGA) is gearing up to welcome thousands of trade buyers from around the world this June, offering abundant mid-year opportunities for product discovery, sourcing and partnerships, show organiser Informa Markets Jewellery announced today. JGA is taking place from 19 to 22 June at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). Buyers may skip the long queues onsite by pre-registering online between now and 11 June.
With 1,300+ exhibitors representing 30+ countries and regions, the B2B jewellery and gemstone buying event is uniquely positioned as Asia’s premier summer meeting place for major product debuts and bold ideas, said Celine Lau, Director of Jewellery Fairs at Informa Markets Jewellery.
“The June show offers exceptional buying opportunities for wholesalers and retailers looking to fulfil urgent orders or stock up for the second half of the year – be it loose diamonds, coloured gemstones and pearls, finished jewellery, packaging, equipment & tools and industry-related technologies,” Lau shared. “More importantly, due to its strategic timing, JGA is the perfect venue for suppliers to inspire and energise the industry with their latest collections in between seasons. The show does not only keep buyers attuned to market trends but also prepares them for the world’s largest B2B fine jewellery sourcing destination in September – Jewellery & Gem WORLD Hong Kong (JGW).”
JGA will introduce three standout attractions: The groundbreaking Orient Odyssey 2.0 pearl exhibit (Stand 3M260), a dedicated Gold Jewellery Pavilion and the announcement of the Finalists for the Sustainability Awards 2025 by JWA (Jewellery World Awards).
Launched at JGW last September, Orient Odyssey 2.0 is a new iteration of the curated space celebrating the “Queen of Gems.” Exclusive to the iconic Hong Kong fair, OO 2.0 will present a wider variety of pearl exhibits and interactive elements, offering buyers the opportunity to journey into the world of pearls without ever leaving the show floor. Initiated by Informa’s Jewellery & Gem Knowledge Community, the featured showcase is supported by the biggest names in the pearl industry, led by Platinum Sponsors Autore, Jewelmer, Paspaley Pearling Company and Rio Pearl.
Another highlight is the Gold Jewellery Pavilion. This zone is a hotspot for cutting-edge trends and advancements in gold jewellery production and design, illustrating the endless possibilities achievable with this precious medium.
On the green front, Informa’s Sustainability Awards 2025 by JWA will reveal the finalists at the JGA Media Gathering set for 19 June. The winners will be officially announced in July and honoured at an Awards Presentation Ceremony during the JGW Fair Reception on 17 September at the HKCEC.
JGA will also host panel discussions and exhibitor-led sessions. Among the key events are dialogues on “The Rise of the Eco-Friendly Luxury Consumer” on 19 June and “For the Love of Pearls: A Millennial and Gen Z Affair” on 20 June.
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Government Signals Move to Regulate India’s Fast-Growing Digital Gold Sector
Fintech companies push for clarity as policymakers explore oversight and industry bodies step up to set standards
India’s digital gold market may soon move out of its grey zone, as the government begins to seriously consider a formal regulatory framework for the sector. With rapid growth over the past year and a half, fintech founders have been in active discussions with the finance ministry, urging the need for clear rules and oversight.
At a recent meeting between startup leaders and senior officials, industry representatives highlighted how quickly digital gold has scaled—and why regulation is now essential. The response from policymakers, according to those present, has been encouraging, though any concrete framework could still take time. A key question remains: who will regulate the sector—the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) or the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).
Currently, digital gold operates without a dedicated legal structure. This has raised concerns among both industry players and regulators, especially as investor participation continues to grow. Leaders in the space believe a clear framework will not only protect consumers but also lend credibility to the category.
To address this, major digital gold market players are working towards forming an industry body—the Digital Precious Metal Council of India. The goal is to introduce uniform standards, ensure fair practices, and engage more effectively with policymakers.
The scale of the sector is already significant. Industry estimates suggest that nearly Rs. 3,000 crore flows into digital gold every month, with total assets under management ranging between Rs.15,000 crore and Rs. 20,000 crore, backed by physical gold stored in secure vaults.
Regulators have also started taking note. SEBI recently cautioned investors that digital gold products fall outside its regulatory scope, meaning they do not come with the same investor protection mechanisms as other gold-linked financial instruments.
As conversations continue, the industry is focused on building trust—highlighting audit systems, physical gold backing, and transparency. While self-regulation may be the first step, most stakeholders agree that formal oversight is inevitable as the sector matures.
News Source: ET Retail
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