① 59.6 carats of pink diamonds set a new record In April 2025, Chow Tai Fook sold a 59.6-carat pink diamond for $71 million at Sothebys auction, breaking the global gem auction record. The diamond had failed to sell in 2013, and the sale highlighted the markets enthusiasm for top color diamonds. ② Hong Kong spring auction season highlights abound At Christies Hong Kong Spring Auction, the 29.49-carat Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond "Sun Kiss" hammered down at HKD 120 million, while items such as a Colombian emerald bracelet and Burmese sapphire earrings all sold for tens of millions. Online bidding accounted for over 60% of the total for the first time. Phillips concluded its auction with a 55% increase in sales, featuring single lots like a 10-carat D color flawless diamond and a 6-carat high color grade yellow diamond earring, which attested to the markets enthusiasm for high clarity large carat gems. ③ Green gemstones are the dark horse of investment Saffronite prices have risen by more than 30% due to Kenyas export restrictions, with top-quality single carat wholesale prices exceeding $70,000. A 16.05-carat “the mythic ruby” and its high purity features, which have not been heated, make it a collectible.
① Quantum spectroscopy and laser ablation technology are implemented The quantum spectrometer developed by MIT can detect synthetic diamonds in 0.03 seconds, with an accuracy of 300 times higher. LA-ICP-MS laser ablation mass spectrometry technology can accurately trace the origin of gems through "element fingerprint", successfully identifying the titanium characteristics of Burmese sapphires and the chromium distribution of Colombian emeralds. ② 3D printing subverts traditional processes The Hong Kong Jewelry Exhibition showcases ultra-high-speed 3D printing equipment, which reduces the casting cycle from seven days to 12 hours and supports complex hollow design and personalized customization. The "Holographic Gemstone Traceability System" has been connected to 47 brands including Tiffany, allowing consumers to track the entire life cycle of a gemstone from mining area to terminal in real time. ③ Green gemstones are the dark horse of investment Saffronite prices have risen by more than 30% due to Kenyas export restrictions, with top-quality single carat wholesale prices exceeding $70,000. A 16.05-carat “the mythic ruby” and its high purity features, which have not been heated, make it a collectible.
① The rise of the mid-market Luxury jewelry priced at 5,000 to 100,000 US dollars accounts for 30% to 70% of the brands revenue. Bvlgari Tubogas series and Cartier Tressage series cover a wider customer base through design simplification and material innovation. Traditional gold jewelry made by old shops with intangible cultural heritage crafts grows against the trend in gold price fluctuations.distribution of Colombian emeralds. ② Generation Z is reshaping the logic of consumption Forty-seven percent of American couples choose lab-grown diamond engagement rings, and Generation Z in China pays 72 percent attention to sustainable jewelry, driving the sales of environmentally certified gems to 15 percent. Social media has spawned "interest consumption," with constellation-themed jewelry and IP co-branded products being customized at low cost through 3D printing, increasing online conversion rates by 40 percent. ③ Mens jewelry and cross-border integration The Hong Kong Jewelry Fair added 200 exhibitors for mens jewelry, and the Middle East and Asian markets promoted the growth of gold jewelry and watches; luxury brands extended the concept of high-end jewelry to perfume and fashion, such as Bvlgari jewelry perfume series opened up a new consumption scene.
① Chinese brands are accelerating their overseas expansion Qeelin The design of panda elements will open up the European and American markets, and the joint series of Hanfu will promote cultural export. It is expected that the scale of cross-border e-commerce will exceed one trillion yuan in 2025. The sales volume of high-end jewelry in Beijing and Shanghai accounts for 20% of the national total, and the potential of central and western regions will be released. ② Europe is at the heart of high-end consumption Cartier and Bulgari are expanding their flagship stores in Europe to attract high net worth customers from all over the world; southeast Asia and the Middle East markets are growing fast but brand loyalty is low, and local design is the key to break the game. ③ The collision of jade categories between East and West The Hong Kong exhibition has added a "jade jewelry gallery" to promote the integration of imperial green jade and African jade; Chaumet and Guerlain have launched a joint series that injects jewelry aesthetics into perfume bottles to create "wearable art".
