320 POSTS 1 COMMENTS

Are children really dictating their own style choices including jewelry?

04/04/2016

Kids today are genuine fashionistas. They love jewelry, fancy clothes and other accessories, and many want to look just like their parents.

Young girls in particular, have started developing their very own sense of style. Believe it or not, children have stopped asking their parents for fashion advice. They’re drawing their inspiration from their favorite cartoons and TV shows, and they’ve even honed a sense of brand awareness.

Kids are becoming familiar with high fashion from a very early age

Kids are developing a keen sense of fashion from a very early age. Those between the ages of 5 and 7 already know how to use social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram or Twitter; and thus check out what’s truly popular in the world of fashion. Furthermore, those over 9 have already started to be more eco-friendly; meaning that if they like something – particularly jewelry – they want to know where that piece originated.

The children’s jewelry industry is dominated by toddlers with ages between 6 and 12. Beads in particular, are in high demand. Young girls in particular are extremely fond of their mother’s sense of style and personal fashion trend. Over the years, brands like Hello Kitty and Disney Couture have managed to make a lot of kids more aware of the latest trends in jewelry and other accessories.

Bracelets and earrings – most appreciated kids’ accessories

Bracelets and earrings are extremely popular among kids today, especially young girls. Manufactured from yellow gold and silver, and adorned with semi-precious stones and gems in all sorts of colors, these accessories are extremely fashion-forward. For boys, the most appreciate jewelry item is the ID bracelet made of stainless steel or silver with a leather strap. Additional bracelets for boys are made of metal with cute pendants in the shape of planes, cars or soccer balls.

Why should parents buy jewelry for their kids?

Parents are used to buying jewelry items for their kids at birth, on their christening, and at birthdays. Because these are milestone moments, the items are usually made of gold, whether yellow or white. Such heart-warming gifts have a great impact on the kids. Years in the future, they will finally understand the purpose.

Rings

Rings are more appreciated by girls with ages between 7 and 12. This is the appropriate age to gain an interest in their mother’s sense of fashion. Signet rings have become extremely popular lately; there’s a wide variety of styles and models you can choose from for your little girl. Better yet, bring her to the jewelry store and allow her to make her own choice. Believe it or not, kids have an exquisite sense of fashion. Apart from drawing their inspiration from their parents, they usually want items that are unique and crafted especially for them.

Jewelry stores have special sections for kids’ jewelry

Jewelry store have started to acknowledge the great importance of jewelry for kids. Many top brands have special sections for the little ones, and the available items are both playful and fashionable. Junior collections are incredibly appreciated by parents too; it’s actually an opportunity for them to make the best gift for their children.

Color plays a key role in kids ’fashion. Children are particularly fond of bright colors and sparkly gems. But then again, as a parent you have to make sure your toddler chooses something tasteful. You’re there to help, so it’s your responsibility to offer suggestions. Joyful accessories are the best! Shop for the coolest pieces, allow your toddlers to make their own pick and remember to have fun.

By Alfred Stallion and MyFamilySilver.com!

Frederique Constant Manufacture Perpetual Calendar

Editor

18/03/2016

Frederique Constant Manufacture Perpetual Calendar

Ever since the creation of Frederique Constant, Swiss made fine watchmaking has been an inexhaustible source of inspiration for its founders, both whom deeply admire and respect the mechanical ingenuity and the refined aesthetic of Swiss watches. For this reason, the independent family-owned brand decided to create its own in-house movement and launched in 2004 the Heart Beat Manufacture calibre. As a company, the passionate watchmaker Frederique Constant doesn’t rest on its past achievements but makes it a point of honour to continue to innovate, by exploring new possibilities. Indeed, with already 19 movements in its name, which are entirely, designed, produced and hand-assembled in the Manufacture in Plan-les-Ouates. Frederique Constant continues, every year, to add movements to its in-house collection; and this year is no exception.

After introducing the first Swiss made Horological Smartwatch, powered by MotionX® last year, Frederique Constant is pushing out the boundaries of innovation once more. This year, Frederique Constant is investing a new field of mechanical perfection by creating its first in-house perpetual calendar with the Manufacture Perpetual Calendar. A mechanical wonder, that will keep track on all the days of our lives for a century at a time.

Designed in keeping with classical watchmaking principles, updated with innovative 21st-century techniques the Manufacture Perpetual Calendar of Frederique Constant has been entirely created to meet customers requirements, which are : robustness, reliability and easy to adjust.

The in-house movement encased in this watch, was entirely created by Manuel Da Silva Matos, R&D director, and Pim Koeslag, technical director of Frederique Constant, after two years of research and development, a creative tandem who constantly surprise us by the technical mastery displayed in their timepieces.

The Frederique Constant Manufacture Perpetual Calendar is one of the most innovative yet easy to assemble perpetual calendar watch ever produced. The designers used the latest technology in the design of the movement parts. The calculations and the machines used to make the parts are state of the art and very precise.

Frederique Constant Manufacture Perpetual Calendar FC-775V4S4

Produced and assembled by the Frederique Constant watchmakers in our Plan-les-Ouates ateliers, the Manufacture Perpetual Calendar beats thanks to the new in-house FC-775 automatic calibre, which drives the hour and minute hands along with the perpetual calendar. The FC-775 calibre measures just 6,7mm thick, beats at a Frequency of 4 HZ (28’8000 vibrations per hour), has 26 jewels and a 38-hour power reserve.

The finishing of the 191 parts, produced with the Frederique Constant CNC machines makes sure that this timepiece is a reliable gage of long-term functionality.

Inset buttons on both sides of the case are used to easily adjust the calendar mechanism. One button near 5 o’clock advances the moon phase, while another near 8 o’clock is used for the date of the week, and the one button at 10 o’clock advances the day and date simultaneously. When you adjust your perpetual

calendar, you need to set the date first and then the day. To finish, the button near 11o’clock displays the month and the leap year at the same time. The hour

and minute functions are adjustable through the crown. Once adjusted, this highly sophisticated mechanism will take into account the months with 30 and 31 days, the 28 days of February and also the leap year cycle with the return of 29 February every four years.

Normally this watch shouldn’t require any manual correction before 400 years, but as there is an exception in the Gregorian Calendar, the watch will need to be adjusted on March 1st 2100, which would have been be a leap year.

Appreciated as a masterpiece in its simplicity and refinement, the perpetual calendar shows the lunar cycles but also the minutes, hours, date, day, month and leap year in four digits.

Loyal to the signature codes of the Slimline collection, the Manufacture Perpetual

Calendar calibre will be fitted according to your choice between rose gold plated or stainless steel case of 42mm.

The three first models of the Manufacture Perpetual Calendar range are presented with a very clean and pure dial, either silver or blue with the button-hour markers matching the color of the case. These beautiful models are capable of finding there way unscathed though passing and successive eras.

All dressed in the finest robes, these 3 new models are fitted with a sapphire case back enabling to admire the FC-775 movement with its Perlage & Circular Côtes de Genève decoration and with a case water-resistant to 3 ATM.

These magnificent timepieces are enhanced with a brown or black alligator strap and are presented in a luxurious wooden gift box.

The Frederique Constant Manufacture Perpetual Calendar is not only a great timepiece of haute Horlogerie but is a beautiful time keeper that you can imagine your grandchildren’s children still wearing and cherishing in the future. As a family owned Watch Company, it was important for Frederique Constant not to create a simple watch but a real legacy for the future generation with a price range more than attractive.

Frederique Constant Manufacture Perpetual Calendar Mvt_FC_775-Duo

About Frederique Constant

Frederique Constant is a family owned watch manufacturer based in Plan-les-Ouates, Geneva, Switzerland. The company is involved in all stages of watch production, from initial design, to final assembly and quality control. Frederique Constant develops, manufactures, and assembles in-house calibers, 19 different versions since 2004. In 2015 Frederique Constant introduced the first Swiss made Horological Smartwatch, powered by MotionX® and entirely displayed with analog dial, thereby creating an entirely new watch category in the Swiss watch industry. Frederique Constant watches are defined by their high quality and differentiation and precision in design and manufacturing. Their perceived value, through quality of design, materials, and manufacture, is a key component of their success. Each watch is assembled by hand, with the latest equipment and extensive controls, to ensure maximum quality and durability. The company embraces innovation to offer creativity and exceptional value. Its 32,000 square foot facility in Geneva is ultra modern and offers the best environment for its passionate watchmakers.

For more information, please visit our website or feel free to contact us directly.

You can email Miss. Annabel Corlay at corlay@frederique-constant.com.

A BRAND NEW Asian Gem & Jewellery Trade Fair

Editor

26/02/2016

A BRAND NEW Asian Gem & Jewellery Trade Fair Makes its Debut in Hong Kong in September 2016

To jewellery manufacturers and sellers, Asia is now rising as a highly promising market with huge potential and lots of business opportunities. The first International Gem & Jewellery Festival, to be launched in mid September 2016, sets to provide an ideal platform for gems and jewellery buyers and sellers in the region and from across the world to meet and develop new business opportunities together.

The new show is organised by Hong Kong-based International Jewellery Event Limited in collaboration with three prominent trade associations: Hong Kong Gold & Silver Ornament Workers And Merchants General Union, Hong Kong Gemstone Manufacturers Association and Hong Kong Pearl Association. The show manager is ComAsia Limited.

The International Gem & Jewellery Festival is positioned as a showcase of Asian gems and jewellery and a platform for reaching to more regional and global markets. September has been a prime timeslot for a number of important jewellery trade fairs held in Hong Kong and nearby cities in the region. The new show, being strategically staged around the same time, will render an extra sourcing and buying opportunity for these buyers. It is also coming in the right time for those fine jewellery buyers who are looking for new supplies and products to cater the year-end Christmas and New Year’s gift-shopping season.

The outdoor show venue Hong Kong Central Harbourfront Event Space is located at the heart of Hong Kong’s CBD and overseeing the world renowned Victoria Harbour. It’s in close proximity to the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre and easily reached by convenient land and sea transports. What’s more, the causal and friendly marquee ambience is totally different from any general indoor venues. It promises to give exhibitors and visitors a very special and unique experience.

According to the show organisers, the inaugural International Gem & Jewellery Festive will feature a strong lineup of several hundreds of Asia-based gem suppliers and jewellery manufacturers presenting their best offers of gems, diamonds, pearls and a fine collection of finished jewellery products. Serious buyers who are looking for new supplies of finest gems and jewellery pieces from Asia will definitely find the new show just unmissable.

Media Enquiry:

Miss Linda Chan, Marketing Manager

ComAsia Limited

Tel: 852 – 3588 9688

Fax: 852 – 3588 9668

Email: linda.chan@comasia.com

Show Website: www.igjexpo.com

Retro Fashion : Accessories that make just as much of an impact

Editor

25/02/2016

This season, retro accessories are making an impact. They’re a perfect addition to any kind of outfit. Fashion trends are cyclical and we see pretty often how long-forgotten tendencies come back at some point. Retro accessories can make a difference and add class to an average outfit. Be inspired and allow the newly revamped retro trend to make an impression on your current sense of style. Here are some further guidelines to help you make the best choices.

Retro-inspired jewelries are making a comeback

Old-fashioned jewelry sets with a modern twist add a sublime touch to your current fashion style, whether they’re made of precious metals like gold and platinum, or more affordable options like metal and silver. What really matters the most is for you to find jewelry that fits your personality and fashion sense. Retro jewelry have inestimable value, and are usually handmade; they’re attentively crafted and their allure and overall appeal last for years. Rings with oversized gems, statement necklaces with layers and unusual shapes, bulky bracelets and cluster earrings will take the stage this 2016.

Polka dots accessories

Dots, dots, dots! This season is all about accessories and jewelry with polka dots to emphasize the retro fashion trend. This cheerful design comes with a lot of color this 2016. However you might want to keep your choice of clothes as simple as possible in order for the retro-inspired jewelry to balance the outfit you’re wearing. Whether you want to make an impression with a stunning necklace, or use other accessories to give you a boost of confidence, there’s no doubt that polka dots will do the trick. Wear colorfully dotted headbands, umbrellas, bags, gloves, and hats and feel beautiful and confident in your retro-modern outfit.

Brass necklaces

Chic jewelry is a great way of personalizing your outfit. Brass in particular, is once again in trend this season. The materials looks more like “dirty gold” but it’s extremely affordable and chic. It will give a twist to your retro-inspired look by making it more modern and appealing. Brass jewelry is a great alternative to gold or platinum; it has a luxurious, industrial-like appeal that’s pretty bold and impressive. Brass bracelets, earrings or necklaces can perfectly compliment a retro or vintage-inspired outfit. Wear them with ripped jeans and a t-shirt, or make an impression with a classic little black dress.

Polka dots accessories

Bold rings

Also known as statement rings, this trend has been around for a couple of years now. Women like to wear big, bulky rings to emphasize their sense of style and bring all the attention to their delicate hands. Go for bright colors and glitzy metals, and pair your hand accessories with a playful outfit. Bold rings are an ideal choice for women who like to wear black; it’s a perfect chance to make a casual all-black outfit stand out and appear more vivid.

Signet rings are taking the spotlight this season. They’re no longer aimed at men, and they feature extra additions to the classic design, such as gems and other precious stone instead of crests and engravings. The signet can have an impact on your style; it is a type of ring that screams lavishness and opulence. Decide on the most inspirational model, and widen your fashion sense.

Monochromatic fashion accessories

Pearls are often associated with the vintage-inspired trend. However, they’re also an important part of the retro style. Pearls are timeless jewelry that should be included into your jewelry box for this season. Layered necklaces with differently colored pearls are the new thing of the season. The more the merrier, although make sure when pairing them. Simple, linear outfits with no other accessories are the best. Given the volume of this sort of necklace, you want preserve some sort of balance and not overdo your style.

Retro-inspired accessories can have the biggest impact. They’re bold, colorful, and impressively-looking. Perfect for women wearing casual clothes, as well as for women wearing elegant outfits, retro jewelry sets are a must have for 2016. Give a twist to your current sense of style and make it stand out. Be bold with gold or emphasize your urban-like preferences with brass and let this year swipe you off your feet with the coolest, most stunning accessories.

By Alfred Stallion and MyFamilySilver.com!

Elegance in Motion Exhibition

Editor

08/02/2016

The new Vacheron Constantin temporary exhibition offers a fascinating vision of travel. By revealing major aesthetic and technical developments through 57 watches from its private collection, it testifies to the constant concern of the Maison to create measuring instruments reflecting the needs of the most demanding travellers.

Located on the first floor of the historical building on the Quai de l’Ile in Geneva, the exhibition features timepieces selected from the more than 1,300 objects composing the Vacheron Constantin private museum collection. Their common denominator is their ability to guarantee a reliable reading of time despite the constraints of travel relating to conquering the world. The visit symbolically opens with François Constantin’s 1840 trunk and a marine chronometer symbolising navigating instruments and serving as a reminder that this spirit of travel is profoundly anchored at the very heart of the company philosophy.

Retractable time and dual time

A “wallet” alarm clock, along with handbag, shutter and lighter watches: as a loyal travelling companion, timepieces were capable of concealing time so as to protect it from the gruelling conditions involved in transport back in the day. In the course of the 20th century, the displays as well as the mechanisms adapted to needs while offering a multitude of indications, such as dual-time and worldtime functions. Numerals and hands were luminescent-coated to ensure readability even in the dark, as notably illustrated on the 1918 Corps of Engineers USA pocket watch.

Water resistance and anti-magnetism

Protecting mechanisms against magnetism, humidity and dust has always represented a major challenge. In 1885, the Maison created a first model designed to resist magnetic disturbances by incorporating components in palladium, gold and bronze. In 1895, it mentioned a first “hermetically sealed” stainless steel watch. In 1933, Vacheron Constantin developed a wristwatch equipped with a screw-lock case-back and bezel guaranteeing resistance to both water and pressure, and which inspired the 22 and Overseas watches. The beginnings of so-called “sports” watches began to take shape. In response to ever more specific needs, Vacheron Constantin introduced the imposing aviator’s watch in 1903 that was strapped to a pilot’s thigh; as well as the distinctively styled Driver watches in 1939 that were worn on the side of the wrist to facilitate read-off by the wearer at the wheel.

Steel

The “sports” watch truly emerged with the late 19th century boom in steel and the successive inventions of rustless steel, staybrite steel and stainless steel in the early 20th century. Several iconic models featuring ratcheted bezels and metal bracelets illustrate this steady progress, from the 1930s to the 1970s, such as the Chronomètre Royal presented in 1975 and the 222 released in 1977 to mark the 222nd anniversary of the Maison. The exhibition closes with the Overseas, which has become a reference model and of which Vacheron Constantin is introducing a new version in 2016, complete with a range of new calibers and a design radiating a casual elegance entirely in tune with the 21st century spirit of travel.

“Elegance in motion” exhibition until April 29th 2016

Maison Vacheron Constantin, 7 Quai de l’Ile, 1204 Geneva

Visit by appointment only by calling 022.930.20.05

Press contacts :

Anne-Marie Bubanko Belcari

Stéphanie Joire

Lisa Feldman

The Singapore Jewelry & Gem Truthful 2015

Editor

13/12/2015

Singapore Jewelry & Gem Truthful 2015: A Triumphant Chapter for Worldwide High quality Jewelry
The area’s most important effective jewelry occasionwelcomed greater than 10,000 native and abroad guests to its third version
The Singapore Jewelry & Gem Truthful 2015 surpassed earlier editions in visitorship with a complete of 10,018 guests strolling by its doorways from October 22 to 25, 2015 on the Sands Expo and Conference Centre, Singapore. This improve within the variety of commerce consumers, jewellers, personal collectors, members of jewelry associations and the general public attending the occasion underlined the truthful’s place as probably the most important effective jewelry occasion in Singapore and the area.
The four-day truthful introduced collectively 139 exhibitors from 21 international locations and areas together with Austria, Belgium, China, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, USA and Singapore. These exhibitors offered over 100,000 items of effective jewelry value greater than S$2.5 billion in ten product-themed and nation pavilions. The Singapore Jewelry & Gem Truthful is the one occasion of its type endorsed and supported by the Singapore Jewellers Affiliation (SJA) and the Diamond Trade of Singapore (DES).
The truthful hosted the certification ceremony for the primary batch of native jewelry companies endorsed beneath the CaseTrust-SJA Accreditation scheme. A complete of 22 jewellers had been formally licensed for his or her stringent adherence to clear insurance policies for refunds, apply of offering detailed value breakdown and educated gross sales employees, amongst different standards. The ceremony is symbolic of the truthful’s rising stature because the unique platform for announcement of recent
initiatives with industry-wide impression.
As well as, the Singapore Jewelry & Gem Truthful 2015 continued to offer a platform for younger jewelry designers to showcase their expertise and creativity. On the opening day, the Singapore Jewelry Design Award (SJDA) was offered to younger jewelry designers and a number of excellent designs was showcased on the truthful alongside many main jewellers. The winners would even be given the distinctive alternative to have their designs manufactured into jewelry items that will likely be offered beneath established manufacturers out there at this time.
Extra pleasure coming your means subsequent 12 months
Using on its scintillating success, the Singapore Jewelry & Gem Truthful 2016 will likely be again from November four to 7, 2016 on the Sands Expo and Conference Centre. Guests can stay up for an much more rewarding expertise crammed with the most important number of beautiful jewelry items from the most effective of worldwide exhibitors.
Moreover, UBM will launch one other thrilling exhibition referred to as ‘Beautiful Singapore’, held together with the Singapore Jewelry & Gem Truthful subsequent 12 months. This prestigious exhibition celebrates the luxurious life-style by bringing collectively an distinctive vary of confirmed masterpieces.
Invited friends can anticipate to see an impressive showcase of probably the most bespoke and complicated luxurious items, from phenomenal timepieces, vintage gadgets, gorgeous jewelry, effective artwork to celebrated one-of-a-kind collectibles.

the Singapore Jewellery & Gem Fair 2015 continued to provide a platform for young jewellery designers to showcase their talent and creativity.

About Singapore Jewelry & Gem Truthful

Completely endorsed by the Singapore Jewellers Affiliation and the Diamond Trade of Singapore, Singapore Jewelry & Gem Truthful is probably the most important effective jewelry occasion in Singapore and the area. The truthful will see many respected jewelry producers and wholesalers in October 2015, focusing on the area’s quickest rising high-net-worth inhabitants. The occasion is organised by UBM Exhibition Singapore Pte Ltd, a member of UBM Asia, organiser of probably the most skilled worldwide jewelry festivals globally together with the world’s primary effective jewelry occasion, the September Hong Kong Jewelry & Gem Truthful.

About UBM Asia (www.ubmasia.com)

Owned by UBM plc listed on the London Inventory Trade, UBM Asia is the most important commerce present organiser in Asia and the most important industrial organiser in China, India and Malaysia. Established with its headquarters in Hong Kong and subsidiary firms throughout Asia and within the US, UBM Asia has a robust international presence in 24 main cities with 31 workplaces and 1,300 employees. With a observe file spanning over 30 years, UBM Asia operates in 20 market sectors with 230 dynamic faceto-face exhibitions and high-level skilled conferences, 21 focused commerce publications, 18 round the clock on-line merchandise for over 2,000,000 high quality exhibitors, guests, convention delegates, advertisers and subscribers from all around the world. We offer a one-stop diversified

international service for high-value enterprise matching, high quality market information and on-line buying and selling networks.

Media contact

Sherman Peh | sherman@therightspin.com.sg

The Proper Spin Public Relations

Workplace: +65 6325 5927

Clara Leong | clara.leong@ubm.com

Workplace: +65 6592 0888 ext 783

1...323334...54 Page 33 of 54

Editor

Frederique Constant Manufacture Perpetual Calendar

A BRAND NEW Asian Gem & Jewellery Trade Fair

A BRAND NEW Asian Gem & Jewellery Trade Fair Makes its Debut in Hong Kong in September 2016

Retro Fashion : Accessories that make just as much of an impact

Elegance in Motion Exhibition

The Singapore Jewelry & Gem Truthful 2015

EDITORIAL

Diamond ICQ Resale Trends in Hong Kong

Our Social Media Accounts

LATEST NEWS

James Blunt wears Iconic Terrascope in Bonfire Heart

TheTrendandStyle.com Redesigns Their Portal

Innovative, modern and timeless fashion at Franco Fontana…

Mamuş Jewellery at Istanbul Jewelry Show

The All-New Frédérique Constant Slimline Moonphase Manufacture Simply Wonderful and Wonderfully...