Exclusive preview of Singapore JewelFest 2016
The 14th Annual Singapore JewelFest (SJF), Asia’s only curated exhibition will take place from the 7th to 16th of October 2016, at the Jewel Pavilion at Ngee Ann City. This event will occupy a 10,000 sq feet of space which will include private fashion showcases!
The 10-day festival will feature high value investable gems, the art of craftsmanship and jewellery design and fashion of jewels.
In
celebration of the 50th year of diplomacy between Japan and Singapore, SJF has
partnered with IKEBANA SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL to showcase the traditional
Japanese art of flower arrangement through masterpieces inspired by works of
artistry, craft and innovation from jewellers and designers of these two
countries. The floral creations will be displayed at the festival from 6th to
11th October.
On 14th October, SJF in collaboration with high-street fashion
label, G-STAR RAW will manifest 'Raw-Luxe' in fashion.
The finale runway show
for SJF16 will be held on 15th October featuring Singapore’s most celebrated
designer, THOMAS WEE, who will be creating an exclusive couture collection of
his signature strong and structured style for SJF to be presented with powerful
jewel statement pieces.
During
the exclusive media preview of Singapore JewelFest 2016 which was held at
Action Hair Boutique, Paragon, I was lucky enough to get a sneak peek of some
stunning jewellery that was on display.
The
festival will kick off with a private curtain-raiser on Thursday, 6th October with
an unprecedented showcase of BALMAIN HAIR COUTURE styled with rare gems and
jewels by Singapore’s renowned coiffeur, Vinn Wong of Action Hair Salon. With
the theme 'GLORY', this is the first time that SJF showcases the versatility of
fine jewels that can be transformed into beautiful headwear.
Glory
| Jaipore Jewels (Singapore)
Necklace
of 63.72-carat diamonds set in 18K white gold. The versatility of this
beautiful diamond creation is demonstrated when converted into a stunning
headpiece.
Rarity |
Monarch Mirabella 490 by Vihari (Singapore)
Ring of 4.90-carat Fancy Intense
Green Diamond surrounded by 1.70-carat heart-shaped pink diamonds and
1.50-carat white diamonds set in 18K pink and white gold. It is amongst some of the million dollar pieces to be showcased at Singapore JewelFest 2016.
Raw-Luxe
| Twilight by Yoko London (United Kingdom)
Necklace of Tahiti pearls, South Sea
pearls and Freshwater pearls set in 18K white gold.
Haute
| Van Gogh Iris by Caratell (Singapore)
Necklace of rare 13.73-carat Afghan
Emerald with coloured sapphires, white diamonds and yellow diamonds set in 18K
yellow and white gold. It is also amongst some of the million dollar pieces to be showcased at Singapore JewelFest 2016.
See
you at the Singapore JewelFest 2016!
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