Export of the 2,000 pieces of jewellery manufactured each month is worldwide. There is no minimum order and delivery is within two weeks. Larry Jewelry Ltd is also one of the SAR's most visible retailers. The company has factories in Hong Kong and Singapore that employ highly skilled workers and use high-quality gemstones. Flowers, ribbons and animals are popular and lightweight is best, especially for brooches.
Colours abound, with enamel and fancy coloured diamonds popular.
Tenon took more than a year to develop the new process, working with in-house designers and local consultants, according to managing director Ivan So. The mainland is a mature market in terms of 24K gold jewellery, so consumers there are always looking for something different and new. One necklace won third' prize in a Hong Kong jewellery design competition in November last year and orders at trade fairs have been above expectations, according to So. Taiwan accounts for more than half of exports. Tenon manufactures up to 30 new designs each month at its 80-worker factory in Hong Kong.