Demand for opals and opal jewellery in mainland China has surged dramatically these last few years, albeit from a small base, with high-end customers especially partial to black opals driving the growth. In separate interviews with JNA, opal wholesalers and jewellery manufacturers expressed their optimism regarding growth prospects on the mainland. Sam Carbone Opal Australia-based Read More →

Czech crystal expert Preciosa Crystal Components has collaborated with four brands from China, namely Italina, Neoglory, Melissa and Silver Artist, in launching exceptional accessory collections that speak to fashion-loving women everywhere. The four brands utilised premium lead-free Preciosa MAXIMA and fancy stones. The accessory series flourished in their own way with the designers’ unique interpretations Read More →

Jewellery brands are expected to capture a bigger share of China’s jewellery sector, particularly in second-, third- and fourth-tier cities, over the coming years, according to a market research published recently. Jewellery brands are developing at a brisk pace and stepping up their expansion through franchisees, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council said in a study Read More →

Hong Kong Jewellery Holding Ltd is taking its young, fast-growing jewellery retail brand, H.K. Jewelry, to even greater heights in the next three years. The brand, which is run by the company’s subsidiary, Hong Kong Jewellery Co Ltd, opened its first store in October 2012 and has since grown its distribution network to more than Read More →

K-gold jewellery is coming into its own as market demands become more diversified and Chinese consumers increasingly purchase jewellery for personal use than for investment. This product category, however, still faces major challenges in spite of its growing market share, expansive product range and stronger demand from overseas for K-gold jewellery products. In interviews with Read More →