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Jeddah International Luxury Week opens to the public; Industry Experts hosts Educational Seminar at Jeddah International Luxury Week
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Market News
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Jeddah International Luxury Week opens to the public
The much-anticipated Jeddah International Luxury Week was officially inaugurated by Krayem AlEnazi, President of the National Committee for Precious Metals and Gemstones - Federation of Saudi Chambers on 8th May. Taking place at Jeddah Hilton, the region’s premiere jewellery event will remain open to the public until 11th May. Visitors can discover an array of extraordinary creations crafted by jewellery-makers from 15 countries across the globe. The brands presents their newest and most exquisite jewellery collections, including a plethora of striking gemstones and precious pearls, limited editions, and unique pieces, all available for immediate purchase. With the event coinciding with wedding season in the Kingdom, a wide selection of sought-after bridal sets will also be showcased. Highlight pieces include a Moussaieff Jewellers’ Platinum Ring with a 5.01 carat natural fancy vivid blue emerald cut diamond, a Yoko London necklace from its Kaleidoscope Collection, with 4-7.5mm freshwater pearls, 2.87 carats diamonds, 4.21 carats pink sapphires, 2.85 carats blue sapphires, and 1.22g mother of pearl, with matching earrings, and the 7.12 carat Nsouli Royal Collection diamond necklace. Also displaying their dazzling creations are Charles Oudin, Etho Maria, FerriFirenze, George Hakim Jewelers, Hasbani, Luca Carati, Nafees, Pearl Biography, Renée Jewellers, Scavia, Sicis Jewels, Silvia Furmanovich and Tijoree Jewellery among others. Saudi International Luxury Week runs in line with the hugely popular Jeddah Season. It is supported by Platinum sponsor Al Rajhi Bank, as well as Lucid Motors, The National Committee for Precious Metals & Gemstones, DANAT - Bahrain Institute for Pearls and Gemstones, Store Makers Middle East, and MPP-ME Arabian Watches & Jewellery Magazine. |
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Industry Experts hosts Educational Seminar at Jeddah International Luxury Week
Following on from the hugely successful opening day of Jeddah International Luxury Week, entrepreneur and jewellery maker Lilian Ismail and GIA-certified jewellery professional, writer and trainer Seema Haji hosted an educational seminar on 9th May evening. Experts in their fields, the two ladies held a captivating talk on the industry to a full house, addressing topics such as innovation in jewellery design, the art of jewellery-making, trends in sustainability and ethically sourced material. With two further seminars still to come in Riyadh as part of the wider Saudi International Luxury Week programme, the series is designed to offer a platform to engage with jewellery enthusiasts and collectors in the Kingdom, and to empower Middle Eastern talent & industry professionals. The Jeddah event will end on the evening of 11th May, after which participating brands will move to the capital for the second instalment of Saudi International Luxury Week: Riyadh International Luxury Week is set to take place from 16th-19th May at Al Faisaliah Hotel. Saudi International Luxury Week runs in line with the hugely popular Jeddah Season. It is supported by Platinum sponsor Al Rajhi Bank, as well as Lucid Motors, The National Committee for Precious Metals & Gemstones, DANAT - Bahrain Institute for Pearls and Gemstones, Store Makers Middle East, and MPP-ME Arabian Watches & Jewellery Magazine. |
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Company News
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Chopard supports the Abu Dhabi Festival 2023
Chopard, in collaboration with partner Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons, extended its support to the Abu Dhabi Festival to award four leading international figures with specially designed trophies, in recognition and appreciation of their outstanding achievements and lifetime contributions to arts and culture. The Abu Dhabi Festival Award, which has become synonymous with cultural excellence, was inaugurated in 2012 in association with Chopard, and is bestowed each year upon individuals for their exceptional lifetime contributions to the arts. |
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Van Cleef & Arpels Time Nature Love Exhibition in Saudi Arabia concludes
The “Van Cleef & Arpels: Time, Nature, Love” exhibition hosted at the National Museum of Saudi Arabia concluded on April 15th, 2023. The “Van Cleef & Arpels: Time, Nature, Love” exhibition, created in partnership with the National Museum of Saudi Arabia and Ministry of Culture, has officially come to a close. Held from January 19 to April 15, 2023 at The National Museum of Saudi Arabia, the display showcased over 280 jewelry creations, timepieces, and precious objects that spanned the Maison’s history and unique universe from 1906 to the present day. Alongside this curated selection of pieces from the patrimonial collection, more than 90 original archives, including notebooks, sketches and gouache drawings, offered a behind-the scenes glimpse at how these creations came into being. |
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ZENITH welcomes Guy Manoukian as its newest Friend of the Brand
ZENITH has welcomed one of the Middle East’s most prolific pianists as its latest Friend of the Brand. For most people, discovering one’s true calling can take many years. For Guy Manoukian, it was there since his earliest memories. The Lebanese-Armenian artist began playing the piano from the age of four, under the mentorship of some of Lebanon’s most talented classical music teachers. He made his first television appearance at only six years old and was later honoured by being asked to perform at the Lebanese Presidential Palace. At seven years old, Manoukian began composing his own music and even won his first music competition. ZENITH looks forward to embarking on new adventures and experiences with Guy Manoukian in the Middle East and across the world. |
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Product Launch
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Fabergé celebrates the coronation of King Charles III
Fabergé introduced two new commemorative lockets to its Heritage collection, in celebration of the coronation of King Charles III on Saturday 6th May 2023. The Heritage Yellow Gold Diamond and Red Guilloché Enamel Coronation Crown and Heritage Yellow Gold Diamond and Red Guilloché Enamel Gold State Coach Surprise Lockets feature the British Hallmarking Council’s new hallmark, depicting King Charles III’s head, as a tribute to this special year. This hallmark is also exclusively available, upon request, to be applied to any item of Fabergé jewellery or bespoke orders made this year, increasing the collectability of these special lockets. The 18k yellow gold egg lockets are hand-painted with a regal red guilloché enamel and decorated with 17 round brilliant cut white diamonds. |
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Chaumet unveils the latest additions to its iconic Bee My Love Collection
Intensifying its innate boldness, the Bee My Love collection takes things to the next level with a new parure in rose gold glittering with brilliant-cut pavé diamonds. More precious, more striking and more covering, it offers an alternative to the original pieces. Possessing unparalleled suppleness, each has been conceived to be sensually worn for maximum impact and exceptional radiance. On a wide, delicately articulated and openwork cuff, the light-catching honeycomb multiplies ad infinitum, alternating diamonds, mirror-polished gold and finely-wrought cells. Also articulated, two necklaces – the first set with 73 diamonds, the second punctuated with 9 diamonds – and a second-skin bracelet highlight the wearer’s poise or add a refined finishing touch to a look. A band ring and large hoop earrings complete this must-have parure. |
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Introducing the BOVET 1822 19Thirty Blue Meteorite
The dial of this timepiece is pure meteorite, part of the famous Gibeon meteorite that is estimated to be 4.5 billion years old. The Widmanstätten pattern (the lines you see on the dial) is only revealed after the slice of meteorite is etched using nitric acid. These lines and patterns are the result of melting and cooling in outer space over billions of years. The blue coating over the meteorite, which is the first time blue has been used like this, is actually a blue-colored PVD treatment, one that is transparent so the pattern of the meteorite is clearly visible. The timepiece showcasing this incredible dial is the 19Thirty, which has seven (7) days of power reserve from a single barrel. The manufacture movement is finished just like BOVET’s high complications and can be admired through the exhibition back – something BOVET pioneered back in the 1800s. |
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C by Romain Gauthier Titanium Edition Bracelet
Romain Gauthier's first metal bracelet is made entirely of natural Grade 5 titanium, light and comfortable. This bracelet was designed so that the wearer does not feel it; in addition to being light, it is also very thin thanks to the folding clasp integrated into the bracelet. The bracelet itself is integrated into the case by slightly curved lugs following the natural shape of the wrist. In this same objective, the links are articulated and assembled precisely to adapt to all types of wrists. Aesthetically, Romain wanted to develop a modern bracelet that would highlight traditional craftmanship. As with the rest of the timepiece, each link has contrasting finishes, with the surface being satin-finished while the connecting element is hand-polished, bringing both character and elegance to the bracelet. |
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Exhibitions & Events
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Commemorating the 1st year of India-UAE CEPA, GJEPC launches first-of-its-kind India Jewellery Exposition Centre (IJEX) in Dubai
India and the United Arab Emirates celebrated the first anniversary of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). Commemorating the 1st year of India-UAE CEPA, apex trade body Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) launched the first-of-its-kind India Jewellery Exposition Centre (IJEX), the 365-day exhibition platform in Dubai. IJEX is a 365-day exhibition and showcasing venue in Dubai located at the new Gold Souk in Deira, Dubai. This would be a much-needed platform for MSME jewellers to exhibit their indigenously products on a regular continuous basis in the Middle East market. Since the Middle East market accounts for 30% of India’s gem and jewellery exports, IJEX will enable India’s MSME manufacturers to take advantage of India-UAE CEPA to expand in the WANA region. |
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