While Anita and Kathleen are exhibiting at Charlotte’s Southern Women’s Show another group is halfway around the world attending another show. Our President and Chief Marketing Officer, Dennis Reed along with our International Business Development Manager, Shaun Bateman and the C&C Marketing Director, Michelle Brister are gearing up for a busy weekend of activity in Hong Kong. They have been out of the office all week, attending the Hong Kong Jewellery Show as Charles & Colvard is exhibiting at this annual fall jewelry trade show.

You have read about my coverage of the largest U.S. trade show held each summer in Las Vegas as well as details from the world’s largest jewelry and watch (BaselWorld) show held annually in the spring. Though, I haven’t written about the Hong Kong show in the past. While each trade show has its own personality, the Hong Kong Show seems uniquely distinct from all the others.

Aside from being in the ever-fascinating Hong Kong (which some liken to New York on steroids) a city beyond compare–where the people make up an interesting population from European, British and Asian cultures. Plus the entire city vibe is a combination of Chinese tradition, contemporary architecture (I.M. Pei’s building–World Bank of China, for example) and cutting edge technology. And, that is not to say anything about the magnificent shopping from company brand stores such as Chanel, Ferragamo and Coach to the famous discount shopper’s delight, known as “the night market”.

 I know that our team in Hong Kong spends their days and evenings meeting with the Charles & Colvard distributors. Hong Kong is such a convenient place for our distributors, world manufacturers and retailers to exchange sales and marketing ideas as well as conduct meetings with the home team. We haven’t heard much from them thus far…but no doubt they will come back with great stories of what went on at the show!

 And, it is always fun to hear about what’s happening with moissanite around the world…whether the news is from the Paragon department store in Thailand or activity surrounding moissanite–the “hottest new rock” in the UK or what the Moi Moi sisters are doing in Australia.

 Have a great weekend!

Barbara

 P.S. If you are in the Charlotte area of North Carolina, check the Belk/Charles & Colvard created Moissanite booth at the Southern Women’s Show.

For the first time ever, moissanite jewelry will be showcased at the Southern Women’s Show held Thursday, September 18 through Sunday, September 21 in Charlotte, NC. Partnering with the nation’s largest privately-owned department store, Belk, attendees can choose from a wide selection of big, bold beautiful moissanite jewelry including earrings, bracelets, pendants and rings. If you live near the Charlotte area, don’t miss this opportunity!

For those of you aren’t familiar with the Southern Women’s Show (SWS), it is an open-to-the-public shopping extravaganza held at the Charlotte Merchandise Mart. It is sure to please any woman who attends, as this special shopping event has all the elements women love: beautiful moissanite jewelry, fashion, beauty supplies, cosmetics and…perhaps if you are a chocolate lover like me, you’ll find a few cocoa sweets! 

Yesterday, two of our own women, Anita and Kitsy, packed up the van and headed west armed with posters and brochures, ready to set-up the moissanite booth #314-316. Stop by our booth and register for a chance to win a pair of 1 carat total weight round brilliant cut moissanite earrings set in 14kt. white gold! Plus ask Anita and Kitsy to show you the other moissanite jewelry. They worked with the Belk team to make sure you will have a big selection of moissanite jewelry to choose from! Plus I understand Anita has volunteered her mother to help as a sales associate! Having previously met Anita’s mom, I can say there will be lots of fun at the Charles & Colvard booth as both Anita and her mom love moissanite, fine fashion, sharing a few stories and plenty of laughter! Oh, and by the way they are girls who love shoes, too!

Enjoy the show and happy shopping!

Oh, and let me know if you attend the show and what you think of moissanite!