Geneva Watch Days: heading towards the 2022 edition; A Reinvented Baselworld Revealed; Vicenzaoro September 2021 closes above expectations

   
 
 

Market News

 

Geneva Watch Days: heading towards the 2022 edition

The second edition of Geneva Watch Days, held from August 30th to September 3rd 2021, fully lived up to the expectations of the organisers and all participating Maisons. Attended by 350 retailers and more than 300 journalists – a significant increase compared to 2020 –, this edition has amply confirmed the interest it generates within the watchmaking community. Geneva Watch Days are already scheduled for the first few days of September 2022 and will be open to brands wishing to be associated with the event. The ups and downs of the global pandemic did not prevent visitors from European countries and the Middle East from travelling to Geneva, alongside various North American clients and media who were physically present in Geneva. The Geneva Watch Days week brought a welcome breath of fresh air to the city by renewing the genre of watchmaking events. The 25 brands associated with the show have unanimously decided to continue and possibly expand the operation, in keeping with the founding spirit that drives it: speed, flexibility, agility and conviviality.
 

A Reinvented Baselworld Revealed

The pop-up event designed to showcase the new concept of Baselworld in Geneva is a wrap. Under the auspices of networking and community building physically, 10 independent brands presented their novelties, a series of panel discussions and conferences with forward thinkers from the watch, jewellery and gemstone industries were held and streamed live, and the event was rounded-off in a spirit of conviviality with social events. 10 independent watch brands presented their novelties at the Baselworld pop-up event in Geneva. Relive the discussion featuring Geoffroy Ader and Fabien Chicha in Geneva on Certified Pre-Owned in the watch industry. The two internationally renowned watch specialists also shared their mindset on how experience and expertise are essential to succeed in a growing digital space. 
 

Vicenzaoro September 2021 closes above expectations

Vicenzaoro September 2021 came to a close totalizing 80% of the number of visitors registered at the 2019 edition: re-booting the gold-jewellery with confidence and optimism and confirming the Italian Exhibition Group’s show – with over 800 exhibiting companies - as the leading international event due to its ability to respond to change and the renewed needs of the sector. The international attendance of buyers and visitors from abroad exceeded 30% of the total: with 77% coming from Europe, mainly from Spain, Germany, France, 7% from the Middle East and arrivals also from the United States, Russia and North Africa. 108 countries were represented by foreign visitors at Vicenzaoro at this re-start edition. Results well beyond expectations similar to pre-pandemic levels receiving widespread acclaim from all the stakeholders present and involved.
 
 

Company News

 

Al Majed Jewellery signed a licensing agreement with FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™

In a recent licensing agreement, Al Majed Jewellery will oversee the production, design and sales operations of official licensed products, designed to feature Qatar as the host of the FIFA World Cup 2022™ via a range of limited edition collections depicting the heritage and culture of Qatar, through which clientele can experience, share and collect these pieces to reminisce all the euphoric and serotonin rushing memories associated with this unique event for a lifetime. By joining the roster of the upcoming tournament. Al Majed Jewellery will offer different official licensed products, including: jewellery collections, pens, and luxurious products made of precious stones through multiple distribution channels from mid-tier department stores to high-end luxury lifestyle outlets, airport duty-free outlets, hotel retailers, e-commerce specialist, Al Majed Jewellery POS. The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ will take place from November 21 to December 18, 2022 across 8 stadiums hosting 32 teams.
 

Van Cleef & Arpels Flora universe

Flowers have been an inspiration for the Maison since its creation in 1906, imbuing creations with vitality and a poetic grace. Flora blooms in the Maison's garden and lends its radiance on jewels and watch creations. This October, Van Cleef & Arpels artistically expresses Flora through an immersive boutique animation: Microcosmos. This concept allows visitors to take on a journey into an imaginary garden of wildflowers as through the eyes of a ladybug. Visit the boutiques to discover the Maison’s creations under a field of giant silk flowers: UAE: Les Salons Dubai Opera, Dubai Mall Grand Atrium, Dubai Mall Fashion Avenue, Mall of the Emirates, Galleria Mall Abu Dhabi. Kuwait: The Avenues. The sophisticated boutique animations will be on display in the UAE and Kuwait from October 1 until November 14, 2021.
 

Timeless with Mouawad Campaign

True glamour is timeless. Throughout the iconic styles of decades gone by to the fashions of today and beyond, the ability of precious gemstones to convey powerful femininity and express the wearer’s unique identity is unquestionable. This is the inspiration behind the new #TimelessWithMouawad campaign. The #TimelessWithMouawad campaign launches with models evoking moods from times past, wearing unique Mouawad handcrafted suites of jewelry set with diamonds, sapphires and topaz. Among the masterpieces featured in the #TimelessWithMouawad campaign is a stunning diamond suite composed of a matching necklace, bracelet, earrings and ring, set with more than 100 carat of diamonds. Another sees a 64.64 carat sapphire and 35.78 carat diamond necklace conjure timeless elegance by being paired with two rings, one featuring a 12.83 carat Sri Lankan sapphire and 6.97 carat of diamonds, and the second featuring a 31.02 carat Burmese sapphire and 4.20 carat of diamonds. 
 
 

Product Launch

 

Presenting Boucheron's Quatre novelties this Fall-Winter

The Quatre line entered the Maison in 2004, imposing its graphic signature and contemporary temperament on the Boucheron universe. Over the years, it has become a timeless and unisex icon, constantly reinventing its sculptural allure and urban temperament. Love, which Boucheron has always celebrated. A love that unites, reverses, surprises and reinvents itself. From wedding rings to pendants and ear jewelry, an air of romance takes hold of the new creations from the Quatre collection, unleashing the creativity of those who wear it. Like Boucheron’s ambassador Alexa Chung, model and artistic director of her own brand, whose sense of style and repartee fit so rightly with the Boucheron spirit. It is up to her to reinvent the wearing of the Quatre collection just as we reinvent the wearing of a wardrobe classic, with audacity and freedom.   
 

The 2021 Bvlgari B.zero1 Rock Jewelry Collection

Since 1999, Bvlgari B.zero1 draws its inspiration from Rome’s Colosseum, industrial tubes and cylindrical design, boldly representing Bvlgari's propensity towards future and innovation. This year, the new innovative jewelry design of the B.zero1 Rock collection brings new perspectives on self-expression with the introduction of six new references. The unquestionable hero piece of the collection is the magnificient 18 kt White Gold Necklace, a sparkling interpretation that conquered, with its 7.20 carats, the status of most precious B.zero1 Rock jewel to date.  The B.zero1 necklace offers three different styling options, with or without pendant and with an additional thin 18 kt White Gold Chain, sold with the jewel. But it doesn’t stop here. The bold charisma of the restyled chain also extends to an 18 kt Rose Gold Necklace. The distinctive designs come with matching 18 kt Gold Rings, completed by a stackable 18 kt Rose Gold Bangle with studs framed by black ceramic accents.
 

Introducing Tiffany Eternity

Tiffany & Co. has launched the latest addition to its diamond watch portfolio, Tiffany Eternity. A reminder to live in the ‘now,’ the round watch reinforces the House’s authority and heritage in offering the world’s best diamonds. Set at each hour marker are 12 different diamond shapes: round brilliant, baguette, cushion, Tiffany True®, marquise, Asscher, heart, pear, oval, emerald, triangle and princess. This display of mixed-cut diamonds is inspired by a series of vintage Tiffany & Co. advertisements from the 1960s and ’70s. The watch’s crown is inspired by the Tiffany® Setting engagement ring. Adopting its classic six-prong setting, the diamond crown complements the halo of diamonds that encircle the case. From constructing the case to setting each diamond by hand, Tiffany’s artisans in Switzerland spend over 13 hours crafting each watch.
 

Audemars Piguet launches the new Royal Oak Offshore line in 43 mm

Audemars Piguet has launched the new Royal Oak Offshore line in 43 mm with 5 models honed from titanium, 18-carat pink gold or stainless steel. This new launch represents the first redesign of the Royal Oak Offshore since the evolution of the 44 mm collection in the early 2000s. While retaining the essence of the Royal Oak Offshore’s original characteristics, the design of the case and dial has evolved to offer optimum aesthetics and ergonomics. These models also introduce the Manufacture’s latest integrated flyback chronograph, Calibre 4401, in the Royal Oak Offshore collection. Last but not least, the new Royal Oak Offshore 43 mm is fitted with the Manufacture’s new interchangeable strap system that enables wearers to change straps easily.
 

Jewel of Africa x Gemfields pendant in celebration of the 'Big Three' book trilogy

Gemfields is delighted to announce the final instalment in the trilogy of books dedicated to the celebration of coloured gemstones, published by Thames & Hudson in association with Violette Editions. The much-anticipated release of Sapphire – which follows on from Emerald and Ruby – will complete a literary trifecta dedicated to the most revered coloured gemstones: emeralds, rubies and sapphires, often called “the big three”. To mark the milestone, Gemfields has partnered with Jewel of Africa to create a special limited edition of 100 Jewel of Africa x Gemfields pendants crafted in the shape of the African continent and containing the ‘Big Three’ gemstones in a symbolic continental kaleidoscope.
 

Label Noir and L'Epée 1839 launches Time Fast D8 LN_EP01

The exclusively bespoke Label Noir studio unveils the Time Fast D8, part of a limited edition and its first design of the exceptional table clock designer, L'Epée 1839. The hours and minutes are displayed on the side on two stainless steel disks so the aperture looks like a regular race number. The advertising spot on the other side of the chassis bears the engraved L'Epée 1839 logo on the original model. The colours capture famous race cars specific to certain countries in the early 20th century. Label Noir’s take on it blows you away with a next-level design. Used in the automotive industry, a matte black paint has been applied to the bodywork. A matte black ADLC (Amorphous Diamond Like Carbon) coating covers the plates, alloys and escapement system. The classic style gives the table clock an air of mystery. There are countless assets to the coating, such as being resistant and biocompatible. The thin layers also make it harder and more resistant to wear and rust.
 

VIVIENNE TRAVELLERS by Louis Vuitton

The delicate figurine named Vivienne arrived at Louis Vuitton as if by magic in 2018.  Initially a decorative object, she has proven capable of adapting to any environment, occasion or style to become the Maison’s beloved contemporary mascot. A trunk, exclusively designed for these precious mascots, opens like a treasure chest to reveal an array of miniature stages, drawers, trays and mirrors. Nodding to the origins of the Maison, this unique jewellery box offers a home for each limited edition Vivienne, thus perpetuating the excellence of Louis Vuitton, which makes the Art of Travel a true art of living.
 

La Marquise introduces its Petra Collection

Petra is derived from the Greek word ‘Petros’ meaning stone. This collection shares its name with Petra, the historical and archaeological city in southern Jordan that is famous for its rock-cut architecture. The collection comprises of eight exquisite precious and semi-precious gemstones beautifully carved like the ‘Lost City of Stone’ itself. With the Petra© Collection, a customer can fully customise their piece as per the shape, stone and border they prefer. The pieces are available in yellow, white, and rose gold in a pendant, bracelet, ring, or earrings. All stones used in this collection are natural, hand-cut and polished. This collection is ideal for people who wish to express themselves with a personalised piece of jewellery or who want to give a unique gift to their loved ones.
 

Montegrappa presents Harry Potter: Hogwarts L.E.

Now the famous Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is the subject of a dazzling new Montegrappa Limited Edition. To create Harry Potter: Hogwarts, the craftspeople behind the world’s most magical writing instruments have reached deep into their bag of tricks. Created entirely by hand, the Harry Potter: Hogwarts collection contains many of the writing world’s best-kept secrets. In fountain pen mode, an 18K gold engraved nib is paired with an ebonite feed and our prefect-level piston-fill mechanism. Watch as it draws ink with magical precision. The limited-edition sterling-silver fountain pens and rollerballs are available in editions of 142 pieces each – a reference to the number of staircases in Hogwarts Castle. In 18K gold, seven fountain pens represent the school’s seven floors, while four rollerballs refer to its four student houses.
 
 

Celebrity News

 

Caroline Scheufele, Rodrigo Santoro, Catrinel Marlon & Alejandro Nones Wear Chopard Jewelry for the 78th Venice International Film Festival

Caroline Scheufele, Catrinel Marlon, Alejandro Nones and Rodrigo Santoro attented the red carpet of La Caja during the 78th Venice International Film Festival wearing jewelry by Chopard. Caroline wore earrings featuring 5.40 carats of round-shaped diamonds and 28.89 carats of diamonds from the Haute Joaillerie collection. Catrinel selected earrings featuring 13.45 carats of tanzanites and diamonds from the Haute Joaillerie collection, a necklace featuring 17.69 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds and a ring featuring 2.37 carats of diamonds both from L’Heure du Diamant collection. Rodrigo chose the L.U.C XP Tonneau in 18-carat white gold with silver dial, and his wife Mel Fronckowiak wore earrings featuring 2.57 carats of pear-shaped diamonds and diamonds set in 18-carat white gold and a ring featuring 1.32 carats of diamonds set in 18-carat white gold both from the Precious Lace collection. Alejandro selected to wear the L.U.C Flying T Twin Joaillerie in platinum set with 32.45 carats of diamonds.
 
 
 
 

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