A history of Cathay Jewelry Inc.
over the past 60 years.
Cathay Jewelry Inc.,Foo Sing Jewelry Inc.,Diamond Line Jewelry Inc.,Lai Hing Jewelry Inc.and Heng Sang Jewelry Inc.
have shared a history of over 30 years in New York City`s Chinatown. Founded by Lap Choi Lau in 1972, the original store was
located in 217 Canal Street. The company`s origin dated back even further to 1962, when Mr.Lau opened the first store, Lai Sang Jewelry, in Hong Kong.
At the time that the Lau Family immigrated to the United States, there were only a handful of jewelry stores in
Chinatown. During his first visit to New York City, Mr.Lau was eager to discover the flourishing Chinese community
and endless opportunities America has to offer. He realized that none of the jewelry stores had a large selection of 24K gold jewelry.
24K, the pure bright yellow gold, has always been popular among the Chinese populaton. Mr.Lau was envisioning his
first US jewelry store on Canal Street to mirror the same capacity and quality as the stores he had worked so diligently to build in Hong Kong.
Consequently, Mr.Lau`s vision was well received in Chinatown. Customers from all walks of life were eager to purchase the
24K gold jewelry that they longed for. Mr.Lau proudly stamped on each of his merchandise the gold`s purity and to give his
customers a sense of security and an awareness of his brand.
He also carefully selected jadeite from Burma, another popular item revered by the Chinese community, to include in his jewelry collection.
-1982-
From being a young goldsmith apprentice in China to owning his two stores in Hong Kong, Mr. Lau`s accumulated
experiences and skills have helped shape today`s Cathay Jewelry Inc., Foo Sing Jewelry Inc., Diamond Line Jewelry Inc.,
Lai Hing Jewelry Inc. and Heng Sang Jewelry Inc. We thank our customers deeply for their years of support and loyalty. Today,
our stores also offer one of the best and largest selections of GIA certified diamonds and a wide range of diamond and
gemstone jewelry to keep pace with the evolving jewelry market and cater to the needs of both Chinese and American customers.
-1992-
Today
Our Service
Laihing Group consist of many stores which are each distinctive in its style, but share the fundamental belief in preserving its long history of providing the best quality jewelry in a professional manner with competitive pricing. We believe jewelry is more than a form of accessory or a fashion statement. It is a means of self-expression. We hope to inspire you with our wide selection of fine jewelry.
Our experienced buyers have worked with international suppliers that offer the best quality and workmanship whether it is gold, platinum, jades, diamonds, pearls, or gemstones. We are constantly researching for the latest trends and offering our customers a fair and competitive price.
Our knowledgeable and friendly sales staffs are delighted to serve and educate our customers. We value customer inputs and are constantly striving for improvements. Our designers can help you create an original piece that suits your style and special occasion. We offer on site jewelry repair and gem or diamond setting.
We are located at the following addresses and are open daily from 10:00am to 18:45am.
Reach us by email at [email protected]
LaiHing Store
Hung Too Jewerly Corp.
85 Mott Street, New York, N.Y 10013
Tel: (212)226-4888
Fax: (212)385-3733
Hing Sing Jewerly Inc.
13, Chatham Sguare New York, N.Y 10038
Tel: (212)285-1388
Fax: (212)285-2388
Magnolia Jewelry & Watches.
5406 8th Ave Brooklyn NY 11220
Tel: (718)435-2428
Fax: (718)435-2981
Hang Sang Jewelry Inc.
38-07 Main Street, Flushing, N.Y 11354
Tel: (718)888-1464
Fax: (718)888-1643
