JeweLuxe Singapore presents first-of-its-kind luxury retail concept

Jeweluxe Singapore, a curated showcase of design, craft, artistry and innovation from all corners of the globe, will debut in Singapore this October at the custom-built TENT@Ngee Ann City along Orchard Road, Singapore.

Open to the public from 6 to 15 October 2017, visitors to the exhibition can expect to be inspired by a showcase for collectors, connoisseurs and aficionados across all segments of sophisticated living, including jewellery, timepieces, vintage, eyewear, fashion, art and living style.

Supported by the Singapore Tourism Board’s Kickstart Fund, the first-of-its-kind jewellery and sophisticated living showcase will meld offline and online concepts together., feature elements of a retail exhibition and an e-commerce marketplace.

“For over a decade, I have built a successful platform through Singapore JewelFest for passionate jewellery designers and brands from around the world to showcase their exquisite creations and gem stones. To satiate the evolving tastes of shoppers for a more discerning retail mix of affordable luxury, I am excited to introduce the brand new JeweLuxe Singapore – the world’s first multi-segment retail exhibition with an e-commerce marketplace,” said Angela Loh, Founder and CEO of JeweLuxe.

The exhibition hopes to achieve more than S$9 million in sales in its inaugural year. “Singapore is a city of sophisticated shoppers who appreciate unique pieces, be it jewellery, timepieces, art or any lifestyle propositions. The city also attracts discerning shoppers from Asia and around the world who enjoy the variety of international and independent brands in Singapore, making the retail experience at JeweLuxe Singapore the ideal springboard for brands to access Southeast Asia’s affluent segment,” added Loh.

The inaugural exhibition from 6 to 10 October casts a spotlight on the rare and the iconic, featuring designers who are icons of America curated by Paolo Costagli, American designer and jeweller. Kimberly McDonald, Sylva & Cie, Amedeo and Moritz Glik who make their Asia premiere at the first edition of JeweLuxe. Some of the jewellery houses showcasing rare and exceptional gems are Mouawad (US), Glajz (Singapore), DeGem (Malaysia), Hans D. Krieger Fine Jewellery (Germany), Karen Suen (Hong Kong), Scavia (Italy) and Moiseikin (Russia). Iconic jewelled eyewear by Lotos (Germany); and rare vintage timepieces, jewels and objects presented by Betteridge (US) and Revival Vintage Jewels & Objects (Singapore) will be some of the living propositions showcased.

Edition Two (11 to 15 October) will showcase European and Asian excellence. A lineup of European jewellery designers and brands includes Federica Rettore (Italy), Federico Buccellati (Italy), Magerit (Spain) and Rodney Rayner (UK) who are making their Southeast Asian premiere; as well as Heinz Mayer (Germany), Castaldi Gioielli (Italy) and Rota e Rota; and award winning Asian designers including Shirley Zhang (China), Caratell (Singapore), Simone Jewels (Singapore), Kavant & Sharart (Thailand), and Baerjewels (Hong Kong). Handcrafted handbags and timepieces by Graziella (Italy) and Zannetti (Italy) will also be displayed.

For both editions, WTP The Furniture Company (Singapore) and Art Front Gallery (Singapore) respectively will be curating the desirables in living style and contemporary art. Visitors can also look forward to a series of high quality educational and appreciation events on design, craft, artistry and innovation with The Savoir Series.

By 2025, the expected online share of total luxury sales globally is projected to double to €70 billion annually, making e-commerce the world’s third largest luxury market after China and the US*, say the organisers of JeweLuxe. While the exhibition provides shoppers with the opportunity to interact directly with world renowned designers and artisans, the e-commerce marketplace ensures shoppers a connected experience and the convenience of making their purchases at any time of the year.

The JeweLuxe World e-commerce marketplace will also curate highlight features for special occasions as well as provide a personalised shopping experience with the JeweLuxe Concierge. “The launch of a one-of-a-kind multidimensional sophisticated living showcase is the perfect opportunity to extend the retail experience into a year-round online retail concept. The e-commerce marketplace, JeweLuxe World, will be a digital community for buying curated pieces of the finest design, craft, artistry and innovation, and also for sharing insights and appreciation,” said JeweLuxe Chief Digital & Marketing Officer Nelson Lee, a serial digital entrepreneur and partner of online marketplace goBob.sg as well as independent digital agency Section.

Besides Costagli, other curators include:

Brenda Kang, founder and owner of Revival Vintage Jewels, curated the collectibles at the event. She is one of few vintage jewellery experts in Asia.

Federica Rettore, a sculptor who has her own line of jewellery, for European excellence, and Dr Bernard Cheong, founding partner of Lifeline Medical Group in Singapore, for timepieces. Dr Cheong is also an influential horologist and respected collector of watches, mechanicals and men’s collectibles in Asia, and the first collector and non-watchmaking industry ambassador appointed for the Foundation de la Haute Horlogerie.
 

Source: JeweLuxe International. From left: Founder and CEO, JeweLuxe International, Angela Loh; Digital Architect of JeweLuxe World e-commerce marketplace Nelson Lee; New York Designer and Jeweller Paolo Costagli; Horologist and Watch Collector Dr Bernard Cheong; Italian Designer, Federica Rettore; Singapore’s Antiques and Vintage Jewellery Expert, Brenda Kang.

Interested?

JeweLuxe Singapore will be a 10-day exhibition from 6 to 15 October 2017 at TENT@Ngee Ann City, Orchard Road, Singapore.

*http://www.mckinsey.com/industries/consumer-packaged-goods/our-insights/is-luxury-ecommerce-nearing-itstipping-point 

Singaporean-Italian duo launch Oro D’ Italia at Singapore Jewellery and Gem Fair

Source: UBM Asia, the organisers of SJGF 2016. From left: Cascapera and Lim.

Oro D’ Italia (Oro Di Italia) – a 100% Italian handmade fine jewellery retail platform has debuted at the fourth Singapore Jewellery and Gem Fair (SJGF 2016) at Marina Bay Sands.

Oro D’ Italia is the brainchild of Rosalind Lim, a Singaporean, and Fabio Cascapera, an Italian. Lim has over 30 years of experience in fine jewellery and has worked very closely with high net worth individuals and buyers, while Cascapera is from a family of jewellers and arrived in Singapore at 19 as a diamond wholesaler. Their aim is to showcase new and upcoming Italian jewellery designers, manufacturers and artisans and to bring never-before-seen fine jewellery pieces for discerning buyers in Singapore.

At the fair the duo is introducing collections from 19 Italian manufacturers and designers with over 3,000 pieces. Brands on display include Piero Milano, QUATTROCOLO, TODINI, FALCINELLI ITALY, GORGOGLIONE Preziosi, VERDI, IACOPINI, MARIA GRECA Roma, Lunati Jewellery, Ciaravolo, Paolo Piavan, Gisci, Buzzanca, Giovanni Ferraris, Talento Italiano, and Tosti Gioielli.

Source: UBM Asia. Horse Ring.

Horse Ring by Buzzanca is one of the Italian-made designs showcased by Oro D' Italia. Buzzanca is experienced in diamonds and pearls and delivers imaginative, one-of-a-kind fine jewellery designed with South Sea pearls. Aquamarine Drop and Peridot by Maria Greca will also be featured.


“We are offering jewellery connoisseurs the opportunity to view and purchase pieces that are intriguing, unique and extraordinary. The collections that we have carefully picked are rare and not available in retail stores across Singapore or Southeast Asia. Italian designers have always been innovative and bold, but we are looking for the best from concept to completion. These collections are sourced not only because they are unique but also ensure quality from craftsmanship to creative use of materials, be it gold, colour diamonds, precious stones, carbon fibre or even wood. We believe in offering fine jewellery buyers the best with a reliable after-sales service as these pieces are not just a purchase but an investment,” said Lim.

Source: UBM Asia. From left: Aquamarine Drop and Peridot.

“Jewellery buyers in Singapore have an eye for good design and we would like to offer them 100% Italian-made fine jewellery that will make them stand out from the crowd. We carry a wide range of collections going beyond classic designs which have a great appeal in this region, and we know that because of the network of buyers and retailers that we have established together over the years working in this industry. With the selection of pieces we are trying educate our buyers about the concept behind the design and not just the piece, we are offering them an experience and not just a purchase,” added Cascapera.

Interested?

Source: UBM Asia. Highlighted exhibits at SJGF 2016.

The SJGF 2016 is at Marina Bay Sands Halls E and F till 7 November. The trade show hosts over 100 exhibitors from 28 countries, and features regional and international fine jewellery and gems ranging from diamonds, precious gems and pearls, to never-before showcased in Southeast Asia handcrafted jewellery available at attractive prices for trade buyers and jewellery enthusiasts. MasterCard users receive an additional 10% discount on purchases made at the fair with participating exhibitors.

Hours:
4 to 6 November 2016: ​11am to 8pm
7 November 2016: 11am to 5pm

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Platinum's new jewellery collection is inspired by water

Source: Platinum.

Platinum has unveiled a new collection designed around the fluidity of water. Associated with style and timelessness, the new range of Platinum jewellery, comprising delicate neckpieces and earrings, pays homage to all forms of water, from rivulet-inspired necklaces with diamonds or drop earrings with a satin finish and laser-cut designs.

Interested?

Platinum* jewellery is priced according to the size, weight of the metal, number and quality of diamonds used. It is available at leading authorised platinum retailers across India. 

*In order to assure consumers of the purity of platinum jewellery, Platinum Guild India has appointed Underwriters Laboratories to audit and monitor its quality assurance scheme. Under this scheme, all authentic platinum jewellery in India comes with a Quality Assurance Card and bears the purity hallmark of 'Pt 950' stamped inside the piece. This also serves as an assurance of a 'buy back' programme.

Malabar Gold & Diamonds marks opening of 150th showroom

Source: Malabar Gold & Diamonds. Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor inaugurated the 149th and 150th showrooms on April 30 at Mehdipatnam and Belagavi (pictured) is with Malabar Group Chairman MP Ahammed, Malabar Gold & Diamonds MD (India) Asher O., Malabar Group Executive Directors KP Abdul Salam and AK Nishad, as well as Malabar Gold & Diamonds Regional Head Iflu Rahman.

Malabar Gold & Diamonds, the jewellery retail group, has announced the milestone of 150 showrooms with the inauguration of five new showrooms in Barka, Oman; Sharjah, UAE; as well as Mehdipatnam and Belagavi (Belgam) in India.

The 22-year-old group is currently expanding their business in Hong Kong and Indonesia. The group plans to operate 300 showrooms by 2020. "With the opening of our new showrooms we will be able to satisfy our customers with more value added services," says Malabar Group Chairman MP Ahammed.

In line with the Prime Minister's 'Make in India' initiative, Malabar Group is implementing advanced technology at manufacturing facilities in the KINFRA industrial park in Kerala and also in West Bengal, Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh in India. These manufacturing units are also expected to provide job opportunities to more than 5,000 skilled workers.

Along with contemporary designs, the brand is adding region- and culture-specific items to its customised range of jewellery. Apart from gold jewellery including handcrafted, traditional heritage and precious gem jewellery, Malabar Gold & Diamonds also showcases diamonds, uncut diamonds, platinum and silver jewellery for men, women and children. The jewellery group's value-added services include lifelong free maintenance, one-year free insurance coverage and a buyback guarantee for all ornaments.

Customers can also shop their favourite jewellery online directly from the company, as well as via Flipkart and Amazon.

Beads Actually brings in limited edition merlion bead for SG50

Singapore store Beads Actually has opened pre-orders for a merlion bead by OHM Beads. The merlion is one of the symbols of Singapore, and has a lion's head and the body and tail of a fish.

Two hundred beads are available exclusively via Beads Actually from July 2 to 31 July. It will be available worldwide for individual sale thereafter.

The bead has an SG 50 stamp on it in celebration of Singapore's 50th anniversary of independence, and costs S$110 in a starter kit of either a plain bangle or a snap-clasp bracelet.

Interested?

Pre-order at Beads Actually

Tinkr offers bespoke calligraphy pendants

Source: Tinkr website.

Tinkr is offering bespoke pendants based on actual handwriting, making them a unique corporate gift. 

From S$78, the company will create a pendant made up of up to two words in handwriting that is provided. Tinkr's own calligrapher Veronica Halim can also provide the calligraphy instead for S$98 and upwards. 

Source: Tinkr newsletter.

The pendants are available in brass, 18k gold plated, rose gold plated, and rhodium (silver tone) versions. 

Want to know more? 

Read a WorkSmart Asia blog post about Tinkr.

TINKR marries fashion, design and 3D printing technology

Singapore-based TINKR has shifted from providing 3D printing services to combining fashion, design and technology in ways that are ideal as one-of-a-kind corporate gifts.

"Marrying craftsmanship and technology has always been our deep rooted passion and belief, and we can't wait to share with you beautiful prints designed locally and around the region. Over the next few months, we will be collaborating with artisans and designers to bring you the finest and the freshest prints, uniquely created with a signature influence," say Founders Xiaohui and Freda in an eDM.

The two have taken six months to develop The Pocket Square and The Calligraphy Pendant. The 3D printed Pocket Squares fit in the pocket of a blazer and come in the Peak Cut, Classic Cut and the Unstructured Cut variations. These are available on TINKR's website in white nylon (S$40), wood (S$42) and gold-plated steel (S$99).

The Calligraphy Pendant is TINKR's first collaboration with calligrapher Clarence Wee of Craft Varies. Various ready-to-wear phrases are available in white nylon (S$28) and gold polished brass (S$78). A chain is included in the price.

*Images from TINKR eDM.

Customisable cufflinks for men available on Indiegogo

CuffloCs, customisable cufflinks for men, are currently undergoing a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo. The cufflinks consist of a hollow area in which small items can be securely placed. According to entrepreneur Josh Jablonski, CuffloCs are designed to work with small objects such as jewelry charms, pebbles, or a photograph.

Source: Indiegogo.

"The screw/on off design keeps your items securely inside the double sided glass and (the cufflink) can easily be taken apart to change the design," states Jablonski on his Indiegogo page. "Being able to change the charms or even put your own picture in them makes them the only pair of cufflinks you need. You can create your own unique piece to match any outfit... and any occasion."

For US$40, backers receive a pair of CuffloCs and a pair of charms, one for each cufflink. Available charms include a buffalo, anchor, eagle, American flag, clover leaf, breast cancer ribbon, American football, soccer ball and basketball. International shipping costs an additional US$5. 

Crowdfunding revenue will go towards growing the business and establishing CuffloCs as a brand, Jablonski said. The campaign ends September 7, 2014. View the associated video here.