Chow Sang Sang 229 Nathan Rd., tel. 2730-3241

Chow Sang Sang has jade necklaces, bracelets, and brooches in traditional Chinese designs.

Chow Tai Fook 29 Queens Rd., tel. 2523-7128

Chow Tai Fook is a good place to shop for fine jade.

City Chain Co. Ltd. Times Square, 1 Matheson St., tel. 2506-4217

City Chain Co. Ltd. has watches for various budgets, including Swatch.

Just Gold 27 Nathan Rd., tel. 2312-1120

Just Gold, with 16 branches, specializes in delicate gold jewelry, a favorite with the Hong Kong Chinese. Prices rarely go past HK$5,000.

K. S. Sze & Sons Mandarin Oriental Hotel, 5 Connaught Rd., tel. 2524-2803

K. S. Sze & Sons is known for its fair prices on pearl necklaces and other designs.

Kai-Yin Lo The Mall, Pacific Place

Kai-Yin Lo has fabulous modern jewelry with an Asian influence.

Kansu Street Jade Market Kansu St. off Nathan Rd., Yaumatei

Kansu Street Jade Market displays jade in every form, color, shape, and size. The market is full of traders conducting intriguing deals and keen-witted sellers trying to lure tourists. Some trinkets are reasonably priced, but unless you know a lot about jade, don't be tempted to buy something pricey.

Po Kwong 82 Queen's Rd., tel. 2521-4686

Po Kwong specializes in strung pearls from Australia and the South Seas and will add clasps to your specifications.

TSL Jewelry Showroom Wah Ming Bldg., 34 Wong Chuk Hang Rd., tel. 2873-2618

TSL Jewelry Showroom has fairly good prices on diamonds and other precious stones in unique settings, and has an on-site workshop where you can see the jewelry being made.