Yantian District enjoys great reputation of being the pioneer base for the modern gold and jewelry industry in Shenzhen and across China. The industry has witnessed evolution from focusing on specialty to enlarging the scale. There are 140 gold and jewelry manufacturers in Yantian, 40 of which are large scaled. Thereinto, Chow Tai Fook is the enterprise with the highest turnover while Batar and Yue Hao are leading gold manufacturers and wholesalers across China.

Yantian District has completed the Three-Year Plan for Upgrade and Transformation of Gold and Jewelry Industry. The Headquarter Corridor for Gold and Jewelry Enterprises has taken shape. Several key projects completed construction, including the R and D center of Chow Tai Fook, Batar Jewelry Building and National Creative Industry Base for Jewelry Culture. The gold and jewelry industry in Yantian has been extended to creative design and high-end manufacturing.