The global jewellery industry is in the final stages of preparation for the major trade event, {{HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show 2012}}. Meeting the high expectations of the industry for 29 years now, the fair's 2012 edition is significant in both its timing and its size.%% The Asia’s largest Spring Jewellery Show has secured February 16-20, at the world-class Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre. The five-day trade event will host some 3,000 exhibitors from 46 countries & regions.%% The show has seen 25% growth in exhibitor number in the Hall of Extraordinary, which features exceptional jewellery pieces with high quality stones set in exquisite designs, significant of the growing market for high-end jewellery.%% The diamonds and precious stones section has also increased by 15 %. Among them will be hidden gems to be found, as well as classic pieces to be appreciated, like the “The Eternal Collection” jadeite classified to be appropriate for permanent exhibits by the National Museum of mainland China, which is owned by exhibitor Fook Wing Tong Jade & Treasure Limited.%% Along with being an important trading platform, the Hong Kong International Jewellery Show will also hold a series of seminars and parades during the fair, to disseminate market intelligence on topics such as the "Outlook for Gold in Emerging Markets” and inspire buyers with showpieces on live models.%% The industry as a whole will be boomed by the creativity of jewellery designers, both established and aspiring, who are participating in the two competitions allied to the 2012 fair- the 13th Hong Kong Jewellery Design Competition has taken 'Soaring Dragon' as its theme and the biennial Chuk Kam Jewellery Design Competition which celebrates the versatility of gold.%%