Asia’s one and only curated, ultimate luxury fine jewellery affair returns for its 11th milestone edition from the 11th to 20th October 2013. Participating jewellery houses and designers are selected on the basis of their unique jewellery proposition, collection of rare gems, design excellence and fine craftsmanship. Singapore Jewelfest 2013 (SJF13) brings together an impressive constellation of fine jewellery houses and designers, promising an outstanding presentation of exquisite rare gems and design artistry.
As the region’s foremost authority of fine jewellery and exquisite gems, SJF13 will be housed in a lavish, custom-built 1000 sq m Jewel Pavilion in Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza, Orchard Road. With an impressive line up of international fine jewellers from the U.S.A., Europe, Asia and Middle East meticulously curated by SJF13, visitors will be treated to an unrivalled showcase of private fine gems collections, an unsurpassed heritage of excellent craftsmanship, masterful design and innovation; and fine jewellery of the highest quality.
To satisfy jewellery connoisseurs’ desire for high value investment pieces, SJF13 ramps up its spotlight on rare gems through a collaboration with the world’s finest jewellery houses, from the likes of Mouawad (U.S.A.), Miiori New York (U.S.A.), Mondial Jeweler (Singapore), DeGem (Malaysia), Renee Jewellers (U.A.E.), Zela Jewels (Turkey), Famosi (Italy) to Arts & Gems (U.A.E.). Singaporean gem connoisseur-specialist jewellers include House of Fine Gems, Aine Jewellery and Sanyin Jade Collection.
Another cornerstone of SJF13, and a strong attraction for art lovers and style aficionados, is masterful design and innovation in jewellery. Award-winning brands and designers such as Kavant Jewelry (Thailand), Sharart Design (Thailand), Caratell (Singapore), Jurio® (Japan), Fujimori (Japan), Karen Collection (Hong Kong) and Baerjewels (Hong Kong) will be showcasing their creations. Leading Asian designers partaking in the festival include Mitsuhiro and Kajita from Japan; Artis Jewellery, Dilys’, J.P. Cam Fine Jewelry and La Collectionneuse from Hong Kong; Cindy Park from Korea; Kristine Wong Fine Jewels, Simone Jewels, Confetti by Mui, Kinchos, Jaipore Jewels by Ritu Aurora and The Jewel Box from Singapore; and Atelier by T.H. Kan from Malaysia. The European line up of jewellery designers is just as outstanding, with showcases by Annamaria Cammilli, Buzzanca, Castaldi Gioielli, Nanis, K Di Kuore, F.A. Gioielli, Luca Carati, Orital, Verdi Gioielli and Giloro from Italy; Choices by DL from the Netherlands and Messerer Juweiler from Switzerland.
Adding dazzle to SJF13 are the stellar congregation of diamond brands and jewellers, featuring an unparalleled range of diamonds with an amazing spectrum of colour, cut and design. From the award-winning diamond jewellery innovations by Heinz Mayer (Germany); renowned diamond brand Forevermark (United Kingdom), to the renewed classic diamond creations by Zydo (Italy), Hans D. Krieger (Germany), and Designs by H.C., and also world-famous diamond cut of Gassan 121 (Netherlands), and unique diamond cuts by Destinée (Belgium) and Celestial® (Singapore).
For fashionistas and fashion forward visitors, be prepared to be blown away by this year’s bling styles for Autumn/Winter 2013 and Spring/Summer 2014, premiering at SJF13, featuring trend-focused brands such as the likes of Sara Taseer Fine Jewellery, Lee Hwa Jewellery, Michael Trio, Goldheart Jewelry and Celebrities HK Jewellery.
The 10-day SJF13 exhibition is presented in two editions, each profiling different fine jewellery appreciation propositions.
FIRST EDITION (11 – 15 OCTOBER)
This first edition of the SJF13 exhibition shines its spotlight on million dollar jewels, investment grade rare gems and leading Asian jewellery designers’ superb artistry and craftsmanship.
SECOND EDITION (16 – 20 OCTOBER)
The second edition of SJF13 turns its attention to the sophistication of fine jewellery from European jewellery houses and designers. This final five-day exhibition also profiles the latest bling to complement the latest fashion styles.
FESTIVAL DEBUTANTES
Making their debut at SJF13 are 15 jewellery designers and jewellery houses representing the best of Asia, Europe, the U.S.A. and U.A.E.
The festival will feature home-grown brands such as collector and investment grade jewel specialist House of Fine Gems; engagement ring and wedding band purveyor Michael Trio; jadeite specialist Sanyin Jade Collection; unique gemstone connoisseur jeweller Kinchos and haute joaillerie designer, Jaipore Jewels by Ritu Aurora. Brands from other Asian markets include award-winning designers, Sharart Design by Sharlinn Liew (Thailand) and Fujimori (Japan); and a specialist in gemstone jewellery, Kajita (Japan).
European jewellery brands include artisan-designer Messerer Juwelier (Switzerland), fashionable innovative Luca Carati (Italy), and Heinz Mayer (Germany) - jeweller to royalty and owner of well-known patented designs. Verdi Gioielli (Italy) and Castaldi Gioielli (Italy) also make their debut at this prestigious event together with Zela Jewels (Turkey), an international jewellery house renowned for their investment grade jewels and rare gems; and Designs by H.C. (U.S.A.), a diamond fine jewellery design specialist.
Entry to the exhibition is free daily from 11th to 20th October, 12noon to 9pm and will be closed for a private event from 6:30pm onwards on 11th October 2013.
