The Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair, which took place Sept. 21-27, enjoyed a 5 percent increase in attendance, to 39,146, including 23,248 visitors from overseas, show organizers said in a statement.

The number of attendees from China and India increased, while U.S. attendance was down slightly.

The show featured 3,061 exhibitors from 44 countries, with 21 group and country pavilions.

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