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Hong Kong International Jewellery Show opens today showcasing global designs and trends

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Debut of the Hard Pure Gold & Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association pavilions, events deliver market insights

The 42nd Hong Kong International Jewellery Show, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), opens today at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) and runs for five consecutive days until 8 March. It is held concurrently with the 12th Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show which opened on Monday (2 March) at AsiaWorld-Expo and concludes on 6 March. The two shows bring together some 4,000 exhibitors from over 40 countries and regions, forming the world’s largest one-stop jewellery marketplace.

Jenny Koo, Deputy Executive Director of the HKTDC, said: “Alongside the expanded Hall of Fame, the show will feature the debut of the Hard Pure Gold Pavilion and the Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association Pavilion. Furthermore, Uzbekistan is participating for the first time with a delegation of 10 companies, showcasing a wide range of gold jewellery. Through diversified exhibit profiles, we aim to create more collaboration opportunities for the industry and reinforce Hong Kong’s status as a global jewellery trading hub.”

Kent Wong, Chairman of the Hong Kong International Jewellery Show and the Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show Fair Organising Committee, said: “Hong Kong is an international trade and sourcing centre and our twin jewellery shows play a pivotal role. Continuing the successful ‘Two Shows, Two Venues’ format, the fairs attract global jewellery professionals for sourcing and networking, helping the industry capture the latest global market trends.”

International brands converge, key zones expand

At the Hong Kong International Jewellery Show, the Hall of Fame has expanded by over 40%, welcoming more renowned international jewellery brands. Among them, Turkish exhibitor Hosgor Kuyumculuk Mucevherat Ticaret Limited Sirketi (Booth: CEC 3B-D15) presents a 35.5-carat diamond necklace that combines exquisite craftsmanship with brilliant radiance. Another highlight is the Hall of Extraordinary, which features exhibitors such as Hong Kong’s Glamour Fine Jewelry Enterprise Company (Booth: CEC GH-C16), showcasing a bracelet featuring Colombian emeralds paired with diamonds and rubies in a radiant and luxurious style.

New pavilions highlight oriental aesthetics

With hard pure gold technologies gaining popularity in the Chinese Mainland, the Hard Pure Gold Pavilion (Booth: CEC 3E-F02) features 11 exhibitors organised by the World Gold Council. The pavilion showcases innovative techniques that produce harder, lighter and brighter gold pieces capable of setting a variety of gemstones. Also, the Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association Pavilion highlights crossover craftsmanship between jewellery setting and watchmaking.

The fairs also feature several events celebrating oriental aesthetics. Today, the Jewellers’ and Goldsmiths’ Association of Hong Kong Limited presented the awards for the Hong Kong International Fashion Chuk Kam Jewellery Design Competition. The competition encourages designers to create culturally rich and commercially viable gold jewellery for the ASEAN and the Middle East markets. Tomorrow (5 March) will see the awards presentation of the inaugural International Fei Cui Jewellery Design Competition, organised by the Hong Kong Jade Association, honouring designers who skilfully blend jadeite with global cultural elements.

Antique treasures and cutting-edge design

Antique jewellery remains highly sought-after by collectors and high-end customers for its historical value and craftsmanship. The Antique & Vintage Jewellery Galleria presents an array of rare pieces, including a bi-colour enamel diamond piece from World Coins Co., Ltd. (Booth: CEC CH-N12), with a history spanning over a century.

Design pieces are equally captivating, the Designer Galleria welcomes 10 Korean designers this year. Together with the Young Jewellery Designer Arena, participated by the Asia Pacific Creator Association and the Asia Jewelry Culture Design and Crafts Association, about 50 designer exhibitors will showcase their diverse creativities in the fairground.

The HKTDC continues to nurture local talents in the jewellery industry. In partnership with the Jewellers’ and Goldsmiths’ Association of Hong Kong Limited, Hong Kong Jewellery & Jade Manufacturers Association, Hong Kong Jewelry Manufacturers’ Association, and Diamond Federation of Hong Kong, the 27th Hong Kong Jewellery Design Competition returns under the theme “Pure Elegance – Natural Beauty”, offering a stage for local professional designers and students. The awards ceremony will be held tomorrow (5 March) at the HKCEC, with winning pieces on display to demonstrate innovative design.

E-commerce and technology empower industry growth

To help exhibitors expand into the Chinese Mainland market and develop their online sales channels, the fairs continue the collaboration with Taobao Tmall. For the first time, the fairs also welcome Douyin, partnering with influencers and KOLs for on-site live streaming to promote exhibitors’ products. On 7 March, a seminar will feature experts discussing the latest online marketing trends and tactics.

Another seminar on 5 March will explore how AI and new technologies enhance competitiveness, optimise production, and drive product innovation in the jewellery industry.

Engaging events to connect and inspire

A diverse lineup of events will be held to foster industry dialogue. These include a seminar by Dr Jack Ogden, a distinguished British historian and jewellery authority, who will analyse the evolution of jewellery craftsmanship and changing aesthetic tastes throughout history. The jewellery parades will highlight themes such as intangible cultural heritage jewellery, curated selections from the Antique & Vintage Jewellery Galleria, as well as highlights from the Hall of Extraordinary, Designer Galleria, and gold jewellery.

Full list of the winning entries from Hong Kong International Fashion Chuk Kam Jewellery Design Competition: https://bit.ly/46B5edL

Photo download: https://bit.ly/46GadtL

1 1 Hong Kong International Jewellery Show opens today showcasing global designs and trendsThe 42nd Hong Kong International Jewellery Show opens today at the HKCEC, alongside the 12th Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show at AWE, together gathering around 4,000 exhibitors from over 40 countries and regions.

2 1 Hong Kong International Jewellery Show opens today showcasing global designs and trends

Anthony Lam, Chairman of the Federation of Hong Kong Industries (front row, centre); Bernard Chan, Under Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development (front row, fifth right); Sophia Chong, Executive Director of the HKTDC (front row, fifth left); Kent Wong, Chairman of the HKTDC twin jewellery shows’ Fair Organising Committee (front row, fourth right); Winston Chow, Chairman of the HKTDC Jewellery Advisory Committee (front row, fourth left), and other officiating guests attended today’s networking reception.

3 1 Hong Kong International Jewellery Show opens today showcasing global designs and trendsThe Hall of Fame has expanded by over 40% this year, featuring more international brands.

4 1 Hong Kong International Jewellery Show opens today showcasing global designs and trendsThe World Gold Council debuts the Hard Pure Gold Pavilion, featuring 11 exhibitors to showcase innovative hard pure gold craftsmanship to international buyers.

5 1 Hong Kong International Jewellery Show opens today showcasing global designs and trendsThe Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association Pavilion makes its first appearance, exhibiting luxury timepieces that integrate jewellery setting craftsmanship.
6 Hong Kong International Jewellery Show opens today showcasing global designs and trends
Shenzhen Meifei Precious Metals Co Ltd (Booth: CEC 3E-E02) presents 24K gold necklaces themed around oriental palatial and modern Chinese styles, employing six traditional gold techniques.

7 2 Hong Kong International Jewellery Show opens today showcasing global designs and trendsHong Kong exhibitor Present Watch & Jewelry (Booth: CEC 1CON-019) showcases a diamond wristwatch inspired by the Northern Song masterpiece “Ode to the Lotus”, with a dial crafted to evoke a lotus pond.

8 Hong Kong International Jewellery Show opens today showcasing global designs and trendsTurkish brand Zen Diamond (Booth: CEC 3B-C12), which appointed global celebrity Jennifer Lopez as its ambassador in 2025, presents a series of diamond pieces at the show.
9 1 Hong Kong International Jewellery Show opens today showcasing global designs and trendsHong Kong designer Austy Lee (Booth: CEC 1EF32) launches a zebra-inspired-bangle for the Year of the Horse.

10 Hong Kong International Jewellery Show opens today showcasing global designs and trends
Winners of the Hong Kong International Fashion Chuk Kam Jewellery Design Competition pictured at the award ceremony with distinguished guests.

Fair details

Hong Kong International Jewellery Show  
Date Opening hours
4 March (Wednesday) 10:30am to 6:30pm
5-7 March (Thursday to Saturday) 10am to 6:30pm
8 March (Friday) 10am to 5:30pm
Venue  
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai  
Press registration and Media Centre  
Media representatives can register at the entrance of HKCEC Hall 1D Concourse, or at the HKTDC Media Centre (G/F, Expo Drive Entrance, HKCEC) by presenting a business card or media identification.*  

 

Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show  
Date Opening hours
2 March (Monday) 10:30am to 6:30pm
3-5 March (Tuesday to Thursday) 10am to 6:30pm
6 March (Friday) 10am to 5:30pm
Venue  
AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong International Airport, Lantau, Hong Kong  
Press registration and Media Centre  
Media representatives can register at the entrance of AsiaWorld-Expo’s East Lobby (Next to Hall 5) or at the Media Centre (Room 201C, 2/F) by presenting a business card or media identification.*  

* For security reasons, all media will be required to present a name card and identity card (or passport) for press registration. Individuals with a valid press pass will be required to present their identity card (or passport) again at the entrance to the exhibition halls for identity verification. Please allow sufficient time for registration and admission.

Websites

  Hong Kong International Jewellery Show Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show
Website http://hkjewelleryshow.hktdc.com http://hkdgp.hktdc.com
Activity list https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkjewellery/en/intelligence-hub https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkdgp/en/intelligence-hub
Shuttle bus arrangements https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkjewellery/en/travel-to-fairground-hkcec https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkdgp/en/travel-to-fairground-awe

HKTDC Media Room: https://mediaroom.hktdc.com/en

Media enquiries

Please contact the HKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:

Winnie Kan, Tel: (852) 2584 4055 Email: [email protected]
Katy Wong, Tel: (852) 2584 4524 Email: [email protected]
Jane Cheung, Tel: (852) 2584 4137 Email: [email protected]

About HKTDC

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong’s trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in the Chinese Mainland, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels.

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Florida Homeowners Are Transforming Backyards with Custom Patio Tiki Huts

Ocala, FloridaGrowing interest in outdoor living projects is prompting more Florida homeowners to invest in custom patio tiki huts, creating shaded, resort-inspired backyard spaces that enhance entertainment, comfort, and year-round outdoor enjoyment while contributing to broader outdoor living trends.

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Growing interest in outdoor living projects is prompting more Florida homeowners to invest in custom patio tiki huts, creating shaded, resort-inspired backyard spaces that enhance entertainment, comfort, and year-round outdoor enjoyment while contributing to broader outdoor living trends.

Outdoor living continues to be a major focus for homeowners across Florida, with growing interest in projects that enhance backyard entertainment, comfort, and functionality. As more property owners invest in patios, pools, outdoor kitchens, and gathering spaces, custom patio tiki huts are emerging as a distinctive way to create shaded, resort-inspired outdoor environments. Industry trends point to continued demand for outdoor living improvements, and Tiki Palm Huts is seeing increased interest from homeowners seeking customized backyard solutions

Florida homeowners are reimagining how they use their outdoor spaces, turning traditional patios and backyards into functional extensions of the home. Outdoor living areas have become increasingly important for entertaining, relaxing, and spending time with family and friends, particularly in a state known for its year-round outdoor lifestyle.

Industry data reflects this growing interest. According to Fixr’s 2025 Outdoor Living Trends Report, 56% of architecture, construction, and remodeling professionals reported that homeowners are more willing to invest in outdoor spaces than they were the previous year. The same report found that 98% of experts believe updated outdoor spaces can have a significant impact on home value.

One trend gaining attention is the use of custom patio tiki huts as part of larger outdoor living projects. Homeowners are increasingly incorporating covered outdoor gathering spaces into backyard designs that often feature pools, patios, outdoor dining areas, landscaping improvements, and outdoor kitchens.

According to Tiki Palm Huts (Native American Chiki Huts/Tiki Huts LLC), interest in patio tiki huts has continued to grow as property owners search for unique ways to maximize the enjoyment of their outdoor spaces. Unlike conventional patio covers, patio tiki huts offer a distinctive tropical appearance while also providing shade and functional gathering areas.

“Many of the homeowners contacting us are looking for ways to make better use of their outdoor space,” said the owner of Tiki Palm Huts. “We’re seeing increased interest in patio tiki huts as part of larger backyard improvement projects that include pools, patios, outdoor kitchens, and entertainment areas.”

Patio tiki huts have become one option for homeowners seeking a balance of functionality, shade, and visual appeal. These structures are commonly incorporated into poolside environments, outdoor dining areas, waterfront properties, and residential entertainment spaces designed to accommodate family gatherings and social events.

Florida’s climate plays a significant role in the trend. With abundant sunshine and favorable outdoor conditions throughout much of the year, homeowners continue to seek improvements that help maximize comfort while encouraging greater use of outdoor spaces.

As interest in outdoor living continues to evolve, patio tiki huts remain one of many ways Florida homeowners are enhancing their properties while creating additional functional living space. 

For more information about patio tiki huts, tiki bars, repair and re-thatching services, synthetic huts, or to request a no-cost estimate, contact Tiki Palm Huts at (352) 881-2124, email [email protected], or visit TikiPalmHuts.com.

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TKSoftware Launches ICONIC Pro, Uniting Practice Management and Clearinghouse in a Single System

Carmel, IndianaTKSoftware Inc. today announced ICONIC Pro practice management, a single platform that carries a patient visit from the appointment book to the payer and back again. An appointment booked in ICONIC Scheduling opens as the encounter in the ICONIC Scribe app on the provider’s iPhone. What the provider says in the exam room becomes a […]

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TKSoftware Inc. today announced ICONIC Pro practice management, a single platform that carries a patient visit from the appointment book to the payer and back again. An appointment booked in ICONIC Scheduling opens as the encounter in the ICONIC Scribe app on the provider’s iPhone. What the provider says in the exam room becomes a structured note, then coded charges, then — after one approval by a billing specialist — a built claim sitting in the clearinghouse.

That last step is what separates ICONIC Pro from the rest of the category. TKSoftware is the clearinghouse. Claims are not handed to an outside vendor for delivery, and remittances do not come back through one. The company that writes the software also holds the payer connections, runs the enrollments, and programs the edits.

No third-party clearinghouse. Not a reseller agreement, not a pass-through.

Most billing software connects to a clearinghouse someone else operates. When a claim stalls, the practice calls the software vendor, who calls the clearinghouse. TKSoftware removed that hand-off by being both ends of it — the company has operated as an advanced medical claims clearinghouse for 24 years, and ICONIC Pro is the practice management software built on top of its own pipe.

About TKSoftware Inc.

TKSoftware Inc. is a provider of healthcare revenue cycle management solutions, specializing in medical billing software and its own medical claims clearinghouse. Headquartered in Carmel, Indiana, the company helps practices across the United States shorten the revenue cycle, reduce denials, and accelerate reimbursements. For more information, visit www.tksoftwareinc.com or call 317-228-0857.

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Nullmask Passes $50 Million in Private Volume and Launches Points Season 1

London, UKThe zero-knowledge privacy protocol runs inside the wallets people already use. It is live on Ethereum, Base, BNB Chain and Robinhood Chain, with Solana and private perpetuals coming next.

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The zero-knowledge privacy protocol runs inside the wallets people already use. It is live on Ethereum, Base, BNB Chain and Robinhood Chain, with Solana and private perpetuals coming next.

 Nullmask, a zero-knowledge privacy protocol for private transfers and swaps, has processed more than $50 million in private volume since 1 October. The protocol was founded by Tomas Krnak, whose team of Zcash developers built shielded transaction support into Trezor hardware wallets on a Zcash Foundation grant. Nullmask averages about $3 million a day, and its busiest day so far saw roughly $4.5 million move through the pool in 24 hours.

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The growth comes as privacy has become the largest narrative in web3. It is what is bringing institutions and large funds on-chain, because they need to move capital without exposing positions, counterparties or strategy to the public. Nullmask gives them that confidentiality while keeping deposits screened and activity auditable for the people who need to see it.

Nullmask has distributed about $1.5 million in ZEC rewards and $1.5 million to $MASK holders, and has burned 2.15% of the $MASK supply. All figures are on-chain and can be verified on Dune and DefiLlama.

The team is now launching Nullmask Points Season One, which goes live on 19 October and runs for 90 days. Points reward one thing: moving money privately. Every withdrawal from the pool earns. Through the Early Adopters Program, activity from before Season One is credited retroactively.

Privacy without a new wallet

On a public blockchain, every payment, balance and counterparty is permanent and searchable by anyone with your address. Scrutiny is also increasing: since January, exchanges in 75 countries have been collecting transaction data that tax authorities will begin sharing in 2027.

Earlier privacy tools asked users to give something up. That could mean a new wallet, a new seed phrase, hours of setup, or handing funds to a third party mid-transfer. As a result, privacy stayed a niche for technical power users.

Nullmask takes a different approach. Users add it to MetaMask, Rabby, Ledger, Trezor or any wallet that supports a custom network, and connect once. From then on, tokens, native ETH and NFTs can be shielded in a single click, and private transfers complete in under 30 seconds.

  • No new wallet or seed phrase. Privacy keys are derived deterministically from a signature by the user’s existing wallet, so there is nothing extra to back up.
  • No custody. Funds never leave the user’s control, and no third party holds them mid-transfer.
  • Standard signing. Shielded transactions are authorized with a standard EIP-1559 transaction from the user’s own wallet, including hardware wallets.

This used to be impractical. Proving a normal wallet signature inside a zero-knowledge proof once required enormous files and hours of compute. Advances in proof systems have brought that down to a couple of seconds on a laptop or phone.

Wave Batching: hiding the last link

A privacy pool breaks the direct path between a deposit and a withdrawal, but three clues can still connect them: the address, the amount and the time. Nullmask steers users toward a fresh withdrawal address and standard amounts, such as 500 or 1,000 USDT, so withdrawals blend in with many others.

Time is the last link, because every on-chain withdrawal carries a public timestamp. Nullmask’s Advanced mode addresses this with Wave Batching. Withdrawals are signed and queued, then sent together at a scheduled wave in shuffled order. The timestamp on-chain shows the wave, not the moment the user acted. Users can also split a withdrawal into two to five parts, each with its own amount, address and wave, up to 24 hours ahead.

Fast mode remains available for users who need funds right away. Both modes carry the same 0.5% protocol fee.

Compliance built in

Nullmask is designed to keep illicit funds out of its pool:

  • Every deposit waits as pending until it is approved.
  • Depositing addresses are screened against the OFAC SDN list, the Chainalysis sanctions oracle, EU and UK sanctions lists, USDT and USDC issuer blacklists, and public scam lists, and are risk-scored by AMLBot.
  • Funds linked to sanctions, hacks, darknet markets, scams, ransomware, terrorism financing or child exploitation are refused and refunded automatically.
  • Approved addresses remain under continuous AMLBot monitoring.

Users can share their history with an accountant, institution or regulator through viewing keys, without publishing it. Every approved deposit also carries a revocation key pair. If a deposit is flagged after it enters the pool, the secret half is published, and every other user can prove their funds were never linked to it.

Contract source code is verified on Etherscan, and all protocol addresses are published with a signed proof of ownership at nullmask.io/compliance. Verified law enforcement requests sent to [email protected] are acknowledged within 72 hours.

Integrations and partners

  • NEAR Intents: private cross-chain bridging, live
  • Uniswap: private ETH ⇄ USDT swaps, live
  • Aerodrome and PancakeSwap: private swaps on Base and BNB Chain
  • Gate Wallet: integrated, with a MetaMask integration in talks
  • AMLBot: screening on every deposit
  • DefiLlama: listed

Nullmask has also partnered with Beldex, Dash Pay, QUAI and THORChain. It reaches users through social trading apps such as Fomo and through exchange listings including Aster perps.

“[Quote placeholder. Suggested: Privacy shouldn’t require a new wallet or a leap of faith. Nullmask works inside the wallet you already use, it screens every deposit at the door, and it gives users a way to prove their funds are clean. Fifty million dollars in a few weeks shows people want that.]” said Tomas Krnak, founder of Nullmask.

The team

Nullmask was founded by Tomas Krnak, whose team of Zcash-focused developers spent two years bringing private transactions to hardware wallets. On a Zcash Foundation grant, they built shielded support into Trezor firmware, covering key derivation, shielded addresses and on-device signing, and moved the work onto Orchard, Zcash’s newer privacy design. The team’s changes to the transaction format were accepted into Zcash itself.

What’s next

Nullmask is live on Ethereum, Base, BNB Chain and Robinhood Chain. Next on the roadmap are Points Season One, Solana support and private perpetuals.

About Nullmask

Nullmask is a zero-knowledge privacy protocol for private transfers and swaps that works inside users’ existing wallets, with no new wallet, seed phrase or custody. Deposits are screened before entering the shielded pool, and users keep full control of their funds. Learn more at nullmask.io.

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Nothing in this release is financial or legal advice. Use of privacy tools remains subject to the laws of your jurisdiction.

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