Core Viewpoint - The 2025 China Shantou Colored Gemstone Industry Development Conference and the first Shantou International Jewelry Exhibition aim to transform Shantou's colored gemstone industry from "behind-the-scenes processing" to "front-stage branding" and create an international industrial platform that integrates design, culture, and branding [2][4]. Industry Upgrade - The exhibition will showcase Shantou's ambition to establish the colored gemstone industry as a pillar of the modern industrial system, transitioning from "manufacturing" to "standard-setting" [4][5]. - The exhibition will feature a "main exhibition area + sub-exhibition areas" model, with 60 booths in the main area attracting renowned domestic brands and international exhibitors from countries like Sri Lanka, South Korea, and Poland [4]. - Over 3,000 exhibitors from the two major industrial belts of Ketang and Meilong will participate, highlighting Shantou's complete industrial chain advantages and manufacturing strength [4][5]. Standard Setting and Value Leadership - The global Gemports Index (GPI) will be released for the first time at the exhibition, serving as an important reference for colored gemstone raw material trading and market analysis [4][5]. - Several high-value industrial projects, such as the Global Semi-Precious Stone Raw Material Trading Center, will be signed at the event, further expanding the industrial ecosystem [5]. Multi-Dimensional Integration - The exhibition is part of Shantou's "Hundred Thousand Project" to promote urban-rural regional linkage, featuring diverse activities including industry inspections, fashion displays, and cross-industry integration [7]. - Activities will include a T-stage show to showcase jewelry art, a design competition to stimulate original design, and a non-heritage cultural lecture series to present traditional crafts [7]. Strengthening the Industry - The choice of Haifeng County as the venue reflects its deep-rooted development in the gold and silver jewelry industry, with approximately 20,000 market entities and over 90,000 employees [9]. - The industry scale is projected to reach around 35 billion by 2024, with e-commerce transactions exceeding 13 billion annually [9]. - Haifeng plans to build a global semi-precious stone raw material trading center and integrate over 120 types of raw materials, leveraging local university resources for innovation [9]. Event Readiness - Preparations for the exhibition are nearly complete, with global jewelers, designers, and buyers expected to gather in Shantou to explore the future of the colored gemstone industry [11].