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The shortlisted applicants of the JNA Awards are referred to as Honourees. The chosen leading company or individual of a category among the “Honourees” is referred to as Recipient.
About CAO Thi Ngoc Dung, Phu Nhuan Jewelry Joint Stock Company: Cao began with the intention of reviving the traditional Vietnamese jewellery industry. Believing that “anything that can be made overseas could be made domestically,” she persevered and engaged in self-research by joining jewellery expos, visiting and studying large jewellery factories across Asia, and investing in state-of-the-art technology that would become essential in growing PNJ.
She introduced the “Gold Trust” philosophy as the guiding light of PNJ’s operations. For Cao, trust is as valuable as gold. “When we have trust, we can have everything. When trust and aspiration are big enough, we would achieve great things,” she says.
Under Cao’s leadership, PNJ has grown from an initial team of 20 to become the largest jewellery retailer in Vietnam employing nearly 7,000 staff. Its products are carried in nearly 400 outlets in 55 provinces, and PNJ has brought Vietnamese jewellery to the global scale by exporting to 13 countries.
About HUNG Ming Li, Chii Lih Coral: Hung established Chii Lih in 1973 with the mission of promoting Taiwan’s most precious gem corals to the world. Under her leadership, the company has evolved from being a small traditional coral processing factory and wholesaler in Kaohsiung, to a world-renowned jewellery enterprise over the past 40 years.
While many decided to leave the coral gemstone industry when the economy declined in the ‘90s, Hung stayed true to her convictions that coral would always be one of the most important treasures of Taiwan. To stay on course, Hung actively participated in international jewellery tradeshows to strengthen Taiwan’s reputation as the “Coral Kingdom,” and promote coral gemstones to the general public. Chii Lih is now recognised as a leading company in this sector.
About WANG Chun Li, Beijing Caishikou Department Store: Never one to slow down and to give up in the face of adversity, Wang went from one achievement to the next. Her effort has resulted in record-breaking annual sales which exceed CNY 10 billion (USD 1.45 billion) for eight consecutive years. Beijing Caibai eventually became a specialised gold jewellery store, consistently topping sales chart in Beijing and retail stores in China for 29 years.
As digital platforms rose in popularity, Wang led the charge with her tech-savvy team in launching Caibai’s omni-channel sales network. Gearing towards the future, Wang entrusted her younger staff to take on more senior roles in Caibai, to ensure the company stays young, competitive and dynamic.
Aside from ensuring Caibai’s success, Wang is also dedicated to establishing and improving industry standards and practices in China, and is a staunch advocate of protecting the rights of consumers. Outside of her role in the company, Wang works closely with trade organisations like the World Gold Council and Platinum Guild International.
About Mokingran Gold Jewelry Group Co Ltd: This Tianjin-based Chinese company focuses on manufacturing, designing, and retailing gold and silver jewellery. More importantly, the company, along with its more than 1,800 employees, aims to provide value-added products and services for its customers. A retail giant with nearly 3,000 outlets worldwide, there is no denying that Mokingran - an esteemed jewellery chain store, wholesale and distribution channel, jewellery manufacturer and designer rolled into one – is a well-established brand.
About Phu Nhuan Jewelry Joint Stock Company: Thirty years after its establishment in 1988, PNJ is well-known to have revived the national jewellery industry. With a team of more than 6,000 employees and 1,000 artisans and skilled goldsmiths, PNJ owns the largest-scale jewellery factory in Vietnam to date. The factory produces 4 million products per year, providing for nearly 400 retail stores and 3,000 wholesale customers' systems across cities and provinces nationwide, including 13 overseas countries.
In 2018, the company’s capitalisation on the stock market exceeded USD1 billion and gained numerous accolades such as No.1 Jewellery Enterprise in Southeast Asia and Top 3 Retailers in Asia 2018.
About Shenzhen Sunfeel Jewelry Co Ltd: Shenzhen Sunfeel Jewelry Co Ltd takes pride in being the first to bring the innovative non-soldering technology into the Chinese gold jewellery category. As a brand, Sunfeel is also known for its diamond, coloured gemstone, jadeite and gold inlaid with jadeite retail business. A market leader, Sunfeel has around 2,500 employees powering its more than 2,100 stores, six direct-sales exhibition galleries and 18 service centres across China.
What the judges have to say: Shenzhen Sunfeel Jewellery’s commitment on understanding its evolving consumer base, investment in manufacturing and marketing initiatives, combined with strong leadership and ethical approach to business has led to significant growth in sales, achieving 12% year-on-year increase from 2018 to 2019. It has a near double-digit increase in brand recognition and awareness from 2017 to 2018. Sunfeel is relentless in providing high-quality jewellery, excellent service and unforgettable customer experience.
About BOJEM Jewelry: BOJEM jewelry founded by GIA expert Joyee Zhao and internet specialist Andy Zhang in 2014. The company has a high-end color jewelry brand and China's most influential jewelry we-media “Daily Jewellery” that now possess over 4 million jewelry followers.
BOJEM adopts a sales model integrating raw gemstone procurement, product design, product inlay and product sales. Designing offline personal customer service includes ‘BOJEM Circle’, a high-level women's club and private jewelry auctions. Online mainly focusing on the self-media, together with multiple e-commerce platforms and BOJEM auction app. Creating the concept of “ Mobile Jewelry Store”. Making good use of the unique and novel ‘social jewelry’ concept to promote new trend in color jewelry industry.
About De Beers Group Institute of Diamonds: To increase awareness of the institute’s affiliation with the De Beers Group, the International Institute of Diamond Grading & Research (IIDGR) was renamed to De Beers Group Industry Services. Armed with the mission to grow and strengthen confidence across the diamond industry, the Group offers various courses and workshops to all students wherever possible. Currently, it has three campuses: Maidenhead, UK; Antwerp, Belgium; and Surat, India, each with De Beers’ offices set up to facilitate operations as well as meet the needs of its students.
About Gübelin Gem Lab: For over 90 years, the Gübelin Gem Lab has been in the business of presenting unbiased and systematic observation and opinion on the nature and types of gemstones. To increase transparency within the industry, the company came up with the Provenance Proof.
The Provenance Proof covers a bundle of truly innovative and cutting-edge technologies such as The Emerald Paternity Test, which uses nanolabels to trace emeralds back to the exact mine; and the Provenance Proof Blockchain, the first digital ledger for coloured gemstones. These technologies are available for every stakeholder in the industry, from miners to end-consumers.
About Kapu Gems: Driven by sound principles and high values, Kapu Gems stands firm on business ethnics and its dedication to perfection. The company prides itself as a brand that signifies premium quality, absolute transparency, accurate pricing, and credible grading, instilling much confidence in its customers. Currently, it is also one of the largest manufacturers of diamonds that weigh 30 points to 10 carats and above, in all shapes and clarity grades.
What the judges have to say: Kapu Gems is one of the top players for large-sized, high-end diamond manufacturing. They are globally recognised for selling substantial number of diamonds online (more than 60% of total sales) and their excellent standards in manufacturing. The recent launch of their user-friendly website and mobile app, as well as a new brand identity, is a testimony of their goal to provide all customers with the highest quality diamonds and best designs in premium diamonds.
About Zbird Diamond Co Ltd: Since founded in 2002, Zbird has become a professional jewellery brand in China and is a pioneer of the O2O (Online to Offline) jewellery-selling commercial model.
Its nation-wide experiencing centres provide one-on-one professional jewellery services to the customers. Zbird was the first brand to introduce wedding rings customising service in China. For over 16 years, Zbird keeps improving its products by creating high-quality diamond rings with excellent craftsmanship, it also strives to bring first-class diamond shopping experiences to the consumers.
About 3D kaiente Jewellery Co Ltd: 3D kaiente Jewellery Co. Ltd. was founded in Hong Kong since 2006. We are the first company in the world that developed 3D hard gold technology. By mastering numerous core innovations and techniques, we have earned the reputation as “China’s First Hard Gold”. We uphold the concept of “Exquisite hard gold, established quality benchmark” which is actively promoting goods to the market and creates added values for customers in order to promote development for the jewellery industry.
What the judges have to say: The judges were impressed with 3D Kaiente’s “3D Hard Gold Inlay” manufacturing technology, which is a fusion of “3D Hard Gold” and “Gem Inlay”, gems can now be embedded into “3D hard gold” and/or “3D-18K gold” products. This procedure allows a more uniform effect and purity on the main body, which is not achievable in the past. This innovation brings unprecedented product experiences and new choices to attract young customers back to the market.
About China Stone Co Ltd: China Stone Co Ltd is well known in the global jewellery and luxury watch industry as a trusted supplier that provides instant and consistent access to over 20 million melee-sized, natural coloured gemstones in a strictly uniformed and perfectly calibrated array of colours, proportions and sizes.
In 1999, China Stone launched its first e-commerce website, becoming a pioneer in electronic retailing of loose gemstones. The company developed its own sophisticated e-commerce system to enhance customer experience. China Stone believes that offering products and services that are customized according to their clients’ individual needs and preferences increase trust and strengthens brand loyalty. The company is constantly upgrading its technologies and systems to provide its customer fast, reliable and quality services.
About Christy Gem Co Ltd: As a subsidiary of Kuwayama Group Japan, with operation network across the continents from diamond lapidary, new product development, pearl and diamond trading, the machine-made chains and rings, Christy Gems is a complete jewelry manufacturer to fulfill your high jewelry. We take stpes forward to breakthough traditional manufacturing by striving to empower innovative approach. Christy Gem is among the first in the jewelry industry driving forward 3D CAD in developing new products and starts introducing CAE system for managing cast manuafacturing processes. As part of our company policy "Quality First", we aim to deliver best quality of jewelry with values to customers.
About Diamond Services Ltd: Diamond Services, was established in Hong Kong in 2012 with the vision of developing innovative systems for the screening and detection of diamonds that are laboratory grown and/or HPHT color treated.
We have developed series of devices and were organized for our efforts by winning the prestige JNA Awards in 2014.
Recognizing the need for a full screening process in order to assure 100% accurate results we developed such a series of devices that enable us to identify all lab-grown diamonds of any size, in a parcel of loose stones, as well as in jewelry.
Learning the science, we realized that in rder to reach accurate answers, we must screen the stones in a Liquid Nitrogen atmosphere, and this is the way we operate . Diamond Services Ltd provides fasr and accurate services, from its offices in Hong Kong, Mumbai, New York and Tel Aviv, as well as on site tests upon clients' requests.
What the judges have to say: Diamond Services has recently introduced its DND device, which offers detection of synthetic diamonds in various forms, including rough, polished, loose and mounted, without size or shape limitations. Its custom service provides 100% guaranteed conclusive findings for stones even smaller than 0.005ct and for brown diamonds as well. This technology adds a new level of confidence to the trade and consumers.
About H.K. Designs: H. K. Designs was started in 2006 as a Jewellery manufacturing company by Hari Krishna Exports, to serve retailers around the globe, With a dedicated sales and product development team. By having technologies like CNC machine and 3D printing, the company is equipped to meet customer’s needs under the same roof. Our ideas are driven by passion, innovation and eagerness to introduce something new to the market, and company hold more than 100 patents, H.K. is a vertically integrated company, and has direct source of rough diamonds from De Beers, Alrosa, Dominion and Rio Tinto, Our facilities are RJC certified.
About Kongfook Jewelry (Shenzhen) Co Ltd: Kong Fook Jewelry has always been oriented to customers, integrating the supply chain resources of upstream jewelry manufacturers, jewelry brand dealers downstream, after-sales service providers, financial service providers, logistics and distribution service providers, and so on. We will open up the research and development of jewelry front-end products and smart distribution systems, terminal brand operation and sales management systems, after-sales service and supporting system chains, and achieve smart integration of jewelry research and development, productinon, packaging, distribution, transportation, marketing, after-sales and information flow. Provide professional, efficient and safe one-stop jewelry supply chain service for the national 100000+ jewelry terminal.
About K.S. Jewelry International Co Ltd: K.S International Jewelry International was founded in 1979 by the Stenzhorn brothers, Klaus and Michael Stenzhorn. For over 40 years, the family-owned company devoted its passion to creating some of the world’s unique high jewellery with the finest gemstones. By blending modern technology with traditional craftsmanship, they have mastered the unique way of creating flexible necklaces and bracelets by hand and adopted the invisible setting as their signature style.
As a leading fine jewellery manufacturing house, K.S Jewelry International caters to both top jewellery brands and high end-individual retailers. The manufacturing company owns three factories, employing highly-skilled artisans that work hand-in-hand with gem and diamond cutters. In this new age of cutting edge technology, the company believes in the importance of maintaining fine handcraft whilst keeping up with technical solutions and trends. From the individual selection and cutting of top quality diamonds and coloured gemstones to the creative team of in house designers, goldsmiths and setters, K.S Jewelry International oversees every step of the production process with passion, innovation and creative spirit.
About Picup Media: Founded in 2014, Picup Media is a jewellery photography solution company with staff stretching across Australia, Hong Kong, India, and the Philippines. The company is guided by three fundamental values: Integrity, Simplicity, and Enrichment. These values enabled a culture that celebrates its people to spark a purposeful business for positive jewellery industry change and facilitates the movement to a digital jewellery world.
With eyes laser-focused on innovation, the company strives to revolutionise the jewellery industry through innovative jewellery photography solutions, image retouching services, and cloud and integrations. Its latest creation, the GemLightbox, which allows every jeweller to capture pixel-perfect images and videos to boost sales conversion, continues to build a strong following in the market.
About Pino Aliprandini (HK) Ltd: With over 40 years of experience in precious metal plating and electroforming tucked under its belt, the company is well-equipped in knowledge and expertise in the precious metal plating processes. In addition to its one-stop service which includes electroplating baths, facilities and technologies for a majority of electroplating and electroforming processes, Pino Aliprandini is developing and integrating suitable facilities and technologies for the jewellery, timepieces and electronics industries to enhance its customers’ productivity. The company’s electroplating bath products are in conformity with RoHS and WEEE in the European Union’s standard as well.
About Sahajanand Technologies Pvt Ltd: Incorporated in 1993, Sahajanand Technologies Private Limited (STPL) was inspired by the unique advantages of laser technology such as high productivity, automation, elimination of finishing operations and reduced processing costs. The company believes in delivering valuable and dependable solutions and is one of the few global companies that offer technological solutions for the diamond manufacturing processes. This includes diamond analysis, planning, processing, blocking and polishing, and safe diamond trading. By initiating innovative products and services, STPL has become a trendsetter in the industry.
What the judges have to say: STPL is a globally recognised firm that offers total technology solutions for diamond manufacturing, including diamond analysis and planning, processing, blocking and polishing, as well as safe diamond trading. As a trendsetter of the industry, it pioneered the laser diamond cutting technology. Today, the advanced technologies leverage the promising laser technology and ensure higher productivity at lesser costs. The solution focuses on optimising automation and eliminating the resource-consuming operations.
About Shenzhen Future Wisdom Jewelry Co Ltd: Established in 2017, Shenzhen Future Wisdom Jewelry Co Ltd prides itself for its designing and manufacturing capabilities. Through innovative and creative thinking, the company combines domestic and foreign technologies and equipment, reengineers them and integrates them into existing established retail brands to create an experiential shopping experience for its customers. The company is also committed to building China’s first industrial 4.0 intelligent factory for jewellery manufacturing.
What judges have to say: This is the first Industry 4.0 smart factory for jewellery manufacturing in China. Combined with innovative ideas and creative thinking, the company integrates advanced technologies with state-of-the-art equipment to create an unprecedented customisation of jewellery. The integrated software allows individual design of the customised jewellery to be linked to automated manufacturing for quick turnaround delivery, reducing labour costs by 70%, improving efficiency by 300% and increasing yield by 50%.
About Kongfook Jewelry (Shenzhen) Co Ltd: The Mover culture was born in 2013, its original meaning is pioneer and actor, and Mover is a cross-border integrated fashion toy brand of the pan-entertainment culture and derivative art. The main products are ACG and attract a great number of another dimension fans and fashion toy hipsters from all over the world, and Mover gradually becomes a new ICON culture of the young group.
By building an Internet information-based fan economy mode, the brand has realized the global IP layout for the three-year strategic objective, built a channel of “tens of thousands of stores in thousands of cities” all over the country for the five-year strategic objective and won numerous international awards of Guinness, Milan Expo and JNA. It has participated in Shanghai Fashion Week, BlizzCon and other global pan-entertainment fashion events and always been devoted to promotion of the global pan-entertainment derivative art trends.
About China Stone Co Ltd: China Stone Co Ltd earned its reputation as a trusted supplier in the global jewellery and luxury watch industry by providing instant and consistent access to over 20 million melee-sized, natural coloured gemstones in a strictly uniformed and perfectly calibrated array of colours, proportions and sizes.
In 1999, China Stone launched its first e-commerce website, pioneering the electronic retailing of loose gemstones. The sophisticated e-commerce system not only enhances customers’ experience but also customises products and services according to their individual needs. In addition, China Stone ensures fast, reliable and quality services for its customers by constantly upgrading its technologies.
What judges have to say: China Stone is a supplier that provides instant and consistent access to over 15 million melee sized natural coloured gemstones in a strictly uniformed and perfectly calibrated array of colours, proportions and sizes for the global jewellery industry and luxury watch community; the stones are graded to a consistent colour, clarity, size and shape, within narrow persistent tolerance, in a price range between 1.50 - 45.00 USD each, company persistently invests in research and technology development to raise its standards, and further improve its high-performance and consistent high-quality is an achievement indeed!
About KGK DV LLC: Founded in 1905, this multinational corporation is involved in the mining, sourcing, manufacturing and distribution of coloured gemstones, diamonds and jewellery. An advocate of good business ethics and best practices, the group works with responsible parties, making it the preferred buyer of three of the world’s leading diamond miners – De Beers, Alrosa and Rio Tinto. In addition to being Best Practice Principles-compliant and Responsible Jewellery Council-certified, KFK maintained most of its computer data for inventory and logistics through software developed by its IT teams in China and India, a testament to its emphasis on data privacy.
About Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Ltd: Founded in 1929, Chow Tai Fook is widely recognised for its trustworthiness and authenticity, and is renowned for its product design, quality and value. The Group’s success is attributed to its long-standing commitment to innovation and craftsmanship, its rich 90 year heritage, and most importantly, its firm stance in upholding its core value - “Sincerity‧Eternity”.
The Group’s multi-brand strategy comprises of ARTRIUM, JEWELRIA and CTF WATCH brands, all which are endorsed by the master brand, in addition to other brands such as HEARTS ON FIRE,T MARK, SOINLOVE and MONOLOGUE.
What the judges have to say: Chow Tai Fook has reinforced its position as a global leader with the adoption of the “Smart Production” framework, combining Integrated Management Systems, investment in automation and digitalization, and using intelligence to facilitate demand-driven decisions. To respond to changing external conditions and recognising the growing dominance and demands of the younger generation, the company implemented Industry 4.0 for production efficiency. It is impressive to see how they managed the integration of all these elements.
About Gold Star Jewellery Pvt Ltd: From being a 50cr turnover company in 1989, to being a 900cr. Plus turnover company in 2019 has been a long, exciting, emotional and a thrilling journey. It has been an incredible ride with curves, but the determination to work hard and the dream and vision of Mr. Satish Shah along with the support of the employees has made Gold Star a name to be remembered in the market. Gold Star’s aim is to be at the Pinnacle Always and that’s what it follows and strives to do to become the best the industry has ever seen. “Gold Star is a dream of one but the success of many.”
About MKS Jewelry International Co Ltd: One of Thailand’s oldest coloured gemstone jewellery manufacturers, MKS Jewelry International Co Ltd is a 150 years old company with a total strength of 500 highly skilled employees with global offices in Dubai, Germany and India. It is known for its mastery of the invisible setting technique and signature collections that have raised the bar for fine jewellery production in Thailand and across the region. Today, the brand is enjoying prime retail space in large and independent stores in the US, Japan, China, Russia and more recently, India.
About Shang Jin Pin Jewellery (Shenzhen) Limited Corporation: Founded in Hong Kong, Shang Jin Pin specialises in 3D hard gold jewellery electroforming production and technological research and development. Its core values are "integrity for foundation, innovation for future".
With a production plant of 6,000 ㎡and more than 100 national product patents, the company is well-known for its exquisite gold jewellery that comes in a variety, such as antique gold, fluorescence gold, 5G gold and fancy enamel. Armed with the mission of promoting oriental jewellery, the company sets its sights far and plans to go international.
About Continental Jewellery (MFG) Limited: Since its foundation in 1975, Continental has transcended into the world’s leading jewellery company. From design to manufacturing; distribution to branding, it offers a one-stop solution that is built on the strong heritage of craftsmanship, unparalleled quality, exuberant creativity and innovation. Committed to a high standard of integrity, Continental has established a strong foothold in all major markets with offices in New York, London, Toronto and Spain.
Now in its fifth decade, Continental continues to strive for excellence, delivering unravelled service to customers around the world, innovating with new technology and skills, and constant upgrading its quality and craftsmanship.
About DECENT Gold Group Co Ltd: Decent Group is one of the largest gold and jewelry industry groups in China. After more than 30 years of accumulation and development, it has formed an Whole Industry chain layout which include“One Jewelry Cultural Creative Industry Park, Two Manufacturing Bases, Brand Clusters, Five National Sales Operation Centers, Thirty-three Professional Factories, Tens of thousands of Distribution Outlets across the country".
What the judges have to say: Backed up by a management team with more than 30 years of experience, Decent Group has established itself as one of the largest gold and jewellery industry groups in China. By continuously developing and improving itself, Decent was able to build a comprehensive and efficient industry chain layout that includes a Jewellery Cultural Creative industry park, two manufacturing bases, brand clusters, five national sales operation centres, 33 professional factories, and tens of thousands of distribution outlets across the country.
About Shanghai Kimberlite Diamond Group Co Ltd: Headquartered in the city of Shanghai in China, the Kimberlite Diamond is well-established in its long history of diamond specialisation. The company has gained recognition for integrating diamond cutting, grinding, design, inlay, distribution, and retail processes efficiently, as well as for its consistent craftsmanship and excellent quality. To date, the company’s sales network covers nearly 700 stores across China and around the world, and it prides itself as a leader in the Chinese diamond industry.
About Frank & co: Frank & Co is an expert jewelry company in Indonesia which presented the first collection in 1996 with its signature. Frank & Co carries exclusive arrays of high quality jewelry ranging from diamond, gold, and other related luxury items and also a home to a unique jewelry diamond collection with the exclusive F color and VVS clarity and a certification from Gemological Institute of America (GIA). Under PT Central Mega Kencana, a well-known and trusted high quality jewelry company which always put honesty first to achieve professionalism and be the best in everything it does.
What the judges have to say: A trusted jewellery brand that exemplifies good governance in every aspect to provide high-quality products, excellent services, fair price and life-time guarantee. It aims to set up industry standards to protect customers, influence other local retailers and partners to embrace good business practices for long-term growth. An all-round outstanding enterprise with impressive results. In 2018, gross profit increased by 18%, EBIT increased by 23%, same-store sales growth was 17% and business growth was 22%.
About YLG Bullion International Co Ltd: Started as an importer of the 99.99% gold bullions by the London Bullion Market Association, YLG has evolved into a registered company with capital more than USD3million.
Branded as the first gold trader that transformed traditional gold investments into modern and universal investments, YLG provides support and adequate information to facilitate decision-making and quick transactions for its customers. In addition, this Thailand-based trader has instituted a trading account via its YLG Telesales system and YLG Internet Trading to facilitate gold trading.
What the judges have to say: H. K. Designs is an export-oriented diamond jewellery manufacturing enterprise. In the past ten years, they have gained recognition for pioneering innovations and creating innovative designs. Their state-of-the-art factories are fully equipped to manufacture and deliver intricately crafted diamond jewellery designs using world-class technology. The company is a vertically integrated company and a key figure in the manufacturing and distribution segments in the diamond production pipe-line.
About Kashi Jewellers: Kashi Jewellers is a heritage jewellery company that was founded in 1955 in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, with the version to offer finely crafted jewellery with innovative designes. It prides itself in providing exemplary and luxurious customers service, and offer clients the option of customizing its products to their satisfaction.
The brands's customer base is spread across towns and citites both in India and globally, including Kanpur, Mumbai, Kolkata, Delhi, Chennai, Dallas and London. In 1979, it became one of the first Indian jewellers to begin exporting products and currently has clients in UK,USA,South Africa and the UAE.
About Narola Gems: Narola Gems is diamond manufacturer of Solitaires Diamond.We are Leaders in manufacturing of Brown Diamond in the world .We are have huge inventories in 3ct UP. we have 50% on our revenue coming HK and China. We have our online platform thru which 55% of certified diamond sell come form it.
About Luk Fook Holdings (International) Limited: Luk Fook Holdings (International) Limited was established in 1991 and listed on Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited in May 1997, with stock code “00590.HK”. The Group principally engages in the sourcing, designing, wholesaling, trademark licensing and retailing of a variety of gold and platinum jewellery and gem-set jewellery products, with over 1,870 Lukfook Jewellery shops worldwide.
What do the judges have to say: Luk Fook has a well-earned reputation for the effective marketing of its retail brand to its target segment of middle-class female and the bridal sector. Their holistic focus covers new initiatives, customer enhancement and retention, training and marketing campaigns on brand-building programmes and omni-channel marketing. It is impressive to note how they uses social media to raise brand exposure and engages local staff in merchandising and product selection for their own stores.
About Motisons Jewellers Limited: Motisons, the name in itself strikes a perfect chord when it comes to immaculate jewelry. Our designs echo an earthly power of priceless, precious stones, engraved to perfection. We, as a brand are acknowledged for its jewelry that defies the cultural boundaries and truly reflects the artistic edge of its master craftsmen. In line with the trending styles in fashion, we offer intricate Diamond, Gold and Silver jewelry from handmade Indian ethnic to the cutting edge styles of the urban world. Celebrating the feminine luster in its efficacious ways, Motisons pieces inspire every woman to appreciate, own and treasure it for a lifetime; radiating nothing else, but luxury.
We also believe in First Mover Advantage (FMA) marketing concept, i.e. Creativity, originality and integration of High Quality of Jewellery with A Royal Presentation and Visual Merchandising. We created Motisons Tower to define not only the fact that we are different but also that we are the First Mover in creating such a beautiful High Street Jewellery Store. There is no denying that jewellery will be only an accessory but extension of jewellery by such a beautiful store multiplies its value.
About Phu Nhuan Jewelry Joint Stock Company: After more than 30 years of development since its establishment in 1988, PNJ has been known as the company to have revive the national jewelry industry, placing the first foundation for Vietnamese jewelry industry, with a team of more than 6,000 employees, which is over 1,000 artisans, and skilled goldsmiths. PNJ owns the largest-scale jewelry factory in Vietnam and the top one in Asia, with the capacity of 4 million products/year, to provide nearly 400 retail stores and 3,000 wholesale customers' systems across 54/63 cities and provinces nationwide and to export to over 13 oversea countries. PNJ brand has been priced at USD78.6 million, which is among the Top 50 most expensive brands in Vietnam, capitalization of PNJ on the stock market was over USD1 billion (in 2018), becoming the No.1 Jewelry Enterprise in Southeast Asia and Top 3 retailers in Asia 2018.
What do the judges have to say: PNJ continues to perform strongly not just in terms of retail outlets and sales, but also as a leading practitioner of integrated production with own manufacturing facilities. Its net revenue increased 33% vs same period last year and same-store sales growth was 20%. With over 200,000 new customers added in 2018, an increase of 25%, they contributed 40% of the total revenue. An impressive 45% of its customers are frequent purchasers.
About Poh Kong Jewellers Sdn Bhd: Founded in 1976 and listed on Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad since 2004, Poh Kong is the largest jewellery retail chain in Malaysia reaching its 100th outlet mark in 2011. Poh Kong offers a wide range of gold ornaments, diamonds and gems jewellery with an array of in-house brands.
About Shenzhen Xingguangda Jewelry Industrial Co Ltd: As a leading company in the field of precious metal inlay in China,Xingguangda has always developed and developed as the core competitiveness of the enterprise, while steadily opening up the international market and maintaining the strategic partnership with many international promotion agencies.
At present, Xingguangda has more than 4,500 cooperative brands. Every year, innovative products account for the leading level in the industry, and constantly create greater value and energy for partners.
What do the judges have to say: Shenzhen Xingguangda has continuously invested in developing its manufacturing base and establishing a vertical operation of R&D, production and marketing, making it a leader in innovative production process and the application of advanced equipment. Thanks to its “recycling system”, the water and electricity costs are down 20% in 2018 versus 2017. In addition, a sealed polishing machine has improved the recovery rate of gold powder from 3.5% of waste loss to 1.8%.
About Abhay CHORDIA, Ashok Jewels: One of the top 20 jewellers in Jaipur, Ashok Jewels has been in the business for over 40 years. What started out as a gemstone trading company in the heart of Jaipur – Johari Bazaar, has grown many folds and branched out into creating awe-inspiring jewellery too.
It is led by Mr. Abhay Chordia, the third generation of the Chordia family. Mr. Abhay Chordia is a commerce and law graduate from the Rajasthan University and also the proud owner of the alumnus status from Harvard Business School. Believing in growing as a family Mr. Abhay Chordia as of now works with a family of 400+ dedicated employees. Ashok Jewels combines its talented manpower with technological additions and boasts of a production facility that delivers more than four lakh jewellery pieces to all leading teleshopping, catalogue and departmental stores in USA & all Europe.
Today, a manufacturing facility in Jaipur and offices in four other countries namely, Hong Kong, U.A.E, U.S.A. and Turkey augment the business. These out of India locations are our prime posts for gemstone trading as we believe in bringing our customers high-quality gems from all over the world, both precious and semi-precious. Ashok Jewels is proud to present its fine and fashion jewellery in gold, silver and brass alloy. All operations of jewellery manufacture including stone cutting and polishing are done with attention to detail and quality at the manufacturing facility located in Sitapura Industrial Area of Jaipur.
Synonymous with ethical practices and laser focus on quality, Ashok Jewels under the fine leadership of Mr. Abhay Chordia constantly strives to achieve greater success and cross new and challenging milestones.
What do the judges have to say: Under Mr. Chordia's leadership, Ashok Jewels stands out for its apparent resilience to challenges faced by the industry. His company posted a phenomenal 100% year-in-year increase in its customer base. His key strength as a strategist and an avid traveller has made him instrumental in setting up the overseas operations, leading to the growing strength of Ashok Jewels. His interest in travel gave him understanding of the markets and contributed to the growth of the company's overseas business.
About Angelina LAU, SK Jewellery Group: Established since 1991, SK Jewellery Group Ltd. is a public listed jewellery group headquartered in Singapore. A leading and trendsetting jeweller, the Group continuously delight customers with intricate jewellery and mementoes catering for different tastes and demographics through its three brands: Soo Kee Jewellery – the upmarket jeweller for the contemporary women, SK Jewellery – the masstige jeweller with a belief that everyone can shine with our jewellery, and Love & Co. – the premium bespoke bridal jeweller. The Group has one of the largest retail network in the region, with stores located in prime shopping locations across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and China.
What do the judges have to say: Ms. Lau created the Love & Co brand which targets an anti-recessionary and evergreen segment. Through observations, analysis of market trends and behavioural patterns of millennials, she has proven that the business presents immense growth opportunities. The brand has expanded into Malaysia, Thailand and China with its simplicity and scalability of the business model. In 2018, customer base increased by 90%, staff retention rate increased to 97%, and social media followers grew 200%.
About Nancy WONG Lan Sze, Luk Fook Holdings (International) Limited: Luk Fook Holdings (International) Limited was established in 1991 and listed on Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited in May 1997, with stock code “00590.HK”. The Group principally engages in the sourcing, designing, wholesaling, trademark licensing and retailing of a variety of gold and platinum jewellery and gem-set jewellery products, with over 1,870 Lukfook Jewellery shops worldwide.
About William CHU, Picup Media: Founded in 2014, Picup Media is a jewellery photography solution company with staff stretching across Australia, Hong Kong, India, and the Philippines. The company is guided by three fundamental values: Integrity, Simplicity, and Enrichment. These values enabled a culture that celebrates its people to spark a purposeful business for positive jewellery industry change and facilitates the movement to a digital jewellery world.
About Shenzhen MOVER Culture Co Ltd: The Mover culture was born in 2013, its original meaning is pioneer and actor, and Mover is a cross-border integrated fashion toy brand of the pan-entertainment culture and derivative art. The main products are ACG and attract a great number of another dimension fans and fashion toy hipsters from all over the world, and Mover gradually becomes a new ICON culture of the young group.