Traditional Chinese elements appear to have caught much limelight at the 2024 China International Jewelry Exhibition in Beijing, a four-day event running from March 20 to 24.

The exhibition is showcasing a large variety of products including brooches, rings and earrings, with majestic golden jewelry exuding a graceful oriental culture essence thanks to the elegant outlooks of traditional Chinese handicrafts.

"First and foremost, we root our designs in traditional Chinese cultures and crafts, and embrace integration with modern intelligent manufacturing. For example, we combine the traditional handicraft of Filigree inlay with the modern 3D printing technology, so as to achieve innovation," said Zhou Zhixiong, a designer.

Other designers have incorporated elements from the famous Suzhou embroidery originating from east China's Jiangsu Province and the Cloisonne craftsmanship, two renowned Chinese traditional handicrafts, blending traditional culture with contemporary design sensibilities.

The Suzhou embroidery is one of the oldest embroidery techniques in the world, with origins stretching back more than 2,000 years. Suzhou embroidery was one of the first embroidery styles to be developed in China, but its detailed needlework and intricate images are still produced today.

The Cloisonne craftsmanship originated in the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) but reached its peak during the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) Dynasties. With a history spanning over 600 years, cloisonne has gained international acclaim due to its unique style and exquisite craftsmanship.

The exhibition also saw the release of the 2023 Development Report of China's Jewelry Industry, revealing that the industry's scale in China reached 820 billion Yuan (about 113,443 billion U.S. dollars), marking a 14 percent year-on-year growth.

"On the basis of research, we've found out that an increasing number of jewelry companies have begun to have in-depth exploration into the connotation and essence of traditional Chinese culture, to create IPs for traditional Chinese culture, and to keep on bringing forth new designs in terms of styles. The jewelry market experienced rapid growth last year, largely due to a resurgence in popularity of traditional Chinese culture," said Jiang Hua, director of the department of industrial strategy at the Gems & Jewelry Trade Association of China.