Upcoming Jewellery Trade Fairs

41th Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair
February 27, 2008 - March 2, 2008
Bangkok, Thailand
Website: http://www.thaigemjewelry.or.th/

China International Gold, Jewellery & Gem Fair - Shenzhen
February 28, 2008 - March 2, 2008
Shenzhen, China

Macau International Jewlery & Watch Fair
February 28, 2008 - March 2, 2008
Macau, China
Website: http://www.macaujewelryfair.com/

Hong Kong Airport International Jewellery Show
February 28, 2008 - March 3, 2008
Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Website: http://www.newayfairs.com/

IIJS Signature, GOA
February 29, 2008 - March 3, 2008
Goa, India
Website: http://www.iijs-signature.org/

About J The Ultimate Jewellery Event
March 2, 2008 - March 4, 2008
Milan, Italy
Website: http://www.aboutjevent.com/

Al Ain International Jewellery & Watches Exhibition (AJWEX 2008)
March 3, 2008 - March 8, 2008
Al Ain City, U. A. Emirates
Website: http://www.baderuae.com/

Hong Kong International Jewellery Show
March 4, 2008 - March 8, 2008
Hong Kong, China
Website: http://www.hkjewellery.com/

Some more Jew Pic

Louis Vuitton - Earring & Ring

Check out the latest collection of LV, these are some what fashion jew, however these kinds of design small elegant and trendy as well are jus to in with fine jewellery.They are too cute to resist :D
All these are Gold -coated brass with multicolored enamel

Tanishq unveils jewelry of Jodhaa Akbar

Tanishq unveils Jewellery of Jodhaa Akbar

Tanishq (India), revealed the exotic jewelry worn by Aishwarya in Jodhaa Akbar. Tanishq has recreated the imperial dressing styles during the Mughal era. Around 400 kg of gold, emerald, pearls, ruby, tourmaline, and jade stones have been used. It took 200 craftsmen around 2 year to complete the entire collection.

The wedding set, which Aishwarya wore in the film, weighed around three-and-a-half kg.

13 sets were made for Ash andand 8 for Hrithik respectively. The designs used in Jodhaa Akbar are 'kundan' and 'meenakari'. Interestingly, three generations of craftsmen have worked on making the magnificent jewelry of Jodhaa Akbar.

This is Tanishq's second venture into films, earlier they made jewelry for the SRK starrer Paheli

Drops & Gold - Beautiful earrings

Wandering arnd on the net i found these beautiful Earrings :D

Ivanka Trump Fine Jewelry

Ivanka has already opened her own boutiques, one in New York & one soon in Las Vegas, and now is expanding! She has launched her own jewelry line!The fine jewelry collection includes simple and classic, yet stunning diamond and platinum earrings, necklaces, bracelets and rings.

From top to bottom
• Ivanka Trump
• Ivanka Trump boutique in New York
• Multistrand bead bracelet in white agate diamond clasp
• Diamond briolette necklace

Clockwise from top left: Black onyx and diamond earrings $750, Black onyx diamond ring $4,500, Disco ball necklace $350,000, White agate and diamond ring $4,500

Ivanka Trump's Fine Jewelry : Website

Color Stories 2008

YELLOW

Yellow maintains its status as an underlying hue for many colors and yellow accessories will complement a variety of fashions in 2008. This includes yellow gold, as well as, yellow gems and diamonds.

BLUE

Blue will be a major fashion focus in 2008 for two primary reasons. The first reason is the U.S. Presidential elections. Blue represents trust, loyalty and confidence – as consumers make decisions that affect the future of our country – they will seek colors that make them feel secure. Secondly, blue also represents water and sky. With consumers desiring ecologically responsible products, blue —in all its variations—is a color that reflects our desire for a fresh, clean environment.

ORANGE
Orange continues to add zest to the fashions of the coming year. From peachy-pinks to rust to vivid orange, the fashions of 2008 include a vast array of orange hued merchandise.

RED

While red has maintained a relatively static position in terms of popularity, expect red to rise in desirability in 2008. A primary reason for red’s popularity is the location of the 2008 Summer Olympics. Red is commonly associated with China, the location of the Games. This places red top of mind for consumers. The desire for reds, which includes colors such as chili pepper red, cranberry and burgundy, will continue over the next few years.

GRAY AND BLACK

The October 2006 Color Association newsletter reported that the military was shifting from a khaki-based fatigue to a gray-based camouflage in order to blend in better with the urban landscape. This shift influenced a variety of merchandise and drew the attention of designers to shades of gray. In 2008, we will see gray as an influencing factor in fashion. Many of the colors forecasted to be desirable in the coming year and beyond are touched with black. Therefore, the importance of black metals and black gems gain favor. When combined with blacktouched fashions, these precious elements create an achromatic feel for fashion-conscious consumers.

NEON HUES

Be on the lookout for 80’s inspired neon greens, oranges and yellows. In 2008, these vivacious colors will accentuate fashions serving to draw attention without overpowering the wearer.

Source:Stuller

Color Story(2008) Vibe

Vibe

Vibe-colored fashions use bold patterns, dimensional fabrics and textures to grab attention. You can suggest gems from the list opposite to complement these styles. Unconventional and fun, Vibe gems look best set in designs with cultural details such as beaded patterns or pierced metal designs. Intricate, woven techniques and design styles that display heritage and craftmanship will be important to consumers. Because people want to express their personal stories and identities, medallions, dog tags and gem accented charms will have great appeal.

Landscape:
Virtual elements steeped in cultural roots

Color:
Vibrant, Stimulating Hues
Candy colors of pink, green, purple, yellow, orange and teal
Contrasts of stark white, dark navy and red
Neon hues

Consumer Desires:
Central and South American cultures
Asian cultures, textiles and architecture
Aboriginal art
Video and gaming technologies
Generation-Y
Extreme sports

Influences:
Mediterranean and Scandinavian cultures
Ancient Oriental art, porcelain and textiles
Modernist and Neo-classical designs
Neo-classical designs
US politics

Color Story (2008) Blue Music

Blue Music

Fashions of 2008 will incorporate whimsical, floral and natural elements. Modernist and neoclassical designs will also use colors from the Blue Music story.

Landscape:
Calming colors that paint a restful and spiritual landscape

Color:
Inspiring shades of blue
Violets, teals and greens
True blues and blues touched with gray
Contrasts of cinammon, beige and blackened silvers

Consumer Desires:
Trust, security and loyalty
Purity of water and sky
Calmness and balance

Influences:
Mediterranean and Scandinavian cultures
Ancient Oriental art, porcelain and textiles
Modernist and Neo-classical designs
Neo-classical designs
US politics

Color Story (2008) - Luminocity

Luminocity

The colors of this story complement classic and vintage fashions. The gemstones listed will be appealing in designs that incorporate vintage patterns, paisleys, open filigree work and Victorian motifs. Geometric forms, including Art Deco styles will be especially attractive with LuminoCity colored gems.

Landscape: Architectural innovations of the 1920s-30s

Color:
Glowing, Radiant Hues
Gray-tinged pastels
Rich jewel tones
Contrasting hues of brilliant red, white and ebony black

Consumer Desires:
Touchable richness
Attainable luxury
Contrasts
Dynamic structure
Vintage elegance

Influences:
Art Deco architecture and fashions
Neo-classical designs
Nautical motifs

Victorian influences

Color Story 2008 - Nature Edge (2008)

Nature Edge

Products using the colors of this story often have natural textures and patina surfaces that give products a look that is aged and comfortable. Fashions are chic and vintage, offering timeless simplicity and urban appeal.

Landscape: Rustic outdoors combined with urban hues

Color: Citified Earth Tones
Earthy colors-pigment rich browns and greens, rusty oranges and mineralized yellows
Muted hues-pale peach, soft pink, washed lavenders and sandy beiges
Steely light grays and blue grays

Consumer Desires:
Natural colors and textures
Comforts of city life
Ecological balance
Artisanship

Influences:
Art Nouveau
Asian art
American artists like Georgia O’Keeffe
Organic materials, patterns and natural elements.
1940’s Art and architecture
Consumer concerns for the ecology

Fall Trends

Fall Color Trends

The leaves are falling, the weather’s cooling down, and the days are getting shorter as we find ourselves in that specialtime of year when we layer on our favorite fashions and accessories.
Cultural inspirations come from the landscapes of Spain and Russia, tongue-in-cheek British mod and Asian flare in kimono sleeves and mandarin collars.

Fine jewelry remains an essential fashion accessory. The focus this year is not on flash, but rather elegance with attention to detail and craftsmanship. Major movements reveal ultra feminine motifs, masculine shapes with ladylike accents, art deco themes, and futuristic mod graphics.Hammered metals in pink, yellow or white gold set with gemstones are key.

Other trends embrace yellow gold and onyx‘40s-style gem pavé with bold,faceted chalcedony or chandelier-cut crystal; and clean metal shapes adorned with crystals, hematite, and marcasite.
As expected, dark neutrals prevail for fall fashion, including black, brown and gray, with various shades of gray most prominent. The most powerful color trends in New York are driven by concern for the environment. Green rules, especially softer, more botanical shades like moss. Nature blues—in the colors of the sky and water—are important.

Purples explode in a natural fusion of plums and berries. New earthy neutrals reflect hues of stones and soil. Yellows shift to lower chromes of ochre tones. While rich, ethnic accents like deep, exotic reds and warm, radiant oranges punch up lighter neutrals.In London, Milan and Paris, rich, saturated color is even more pronounced. Next to dark neutrals, purple is a favorite in shades from violet to grape. Popular blues range from inky navy, indigo and cobalt to teal, aqua and ice blue. Greens, too, offer a spectrum of earthy colors such as grass, spearmint, emerald, jade, sage, and olive.

Various orange into yellow shades are key like burnt amber, poppy, tangerine, marigold, mustard, and lemon. Even eye-searing bright neons inject shots of lime, hot pink, fuchsia and scarlet into the palette. Burnished gold and bronze hues add a decorative touch.The contrast of the season’s neutrals combined with bright emerging colors creates the perfect balance—as in ashy gray with berry purple; metallic silver with fruity citron; charcoal with burnt orange; almond with bright tangerine; chocolate brown with bubble gum pink; or graphic black and white with chartreuse, emerald, or malachite.

Other seasonal combinations include champagne-tinted pastels with cinnamon and chocolate, fruity shades with stark white, and industrial hues from silvery blues, to greens and lavenders with gray overtones or a spritz of oxidized metallics. Look for tone-on-tone designs, color gradations, random color clusters, and mosaics to be important.

Ideal gems for this palette include emerald, demantoid and tsavorite garnets, peridot, spessartite garnet, Mexican fire opal, green and purple amethyst, aquamarine, blue and fancy sapphire, and various colors of tourmaline, moonstone, and zircon.

Opal with interesting play of color is a designer favorite, while onyx and pearls are perfect for black and white blends. Classic turquoise, lapis, coral, and various agates also work well with the latest fashion shades.

Fall Must Haves

1. Big gem cocktail rings
2. Statement necklace, typically set in different gems in one color family
3. Long chain necklaces with interspersed gems and/or pearls, or hanging prominent gem pendant
4. Gem-set earrings in drop, modified chandelier or hoop styles
5. Gem sprinkled bangles or cuffs, the more the merry for bold wrist action
6. Gem brooches are ideal for adding jeweled embellishment to any fashion


Source: gemstone.org

Passion For Paisley

Passion For Paisley

The swirling teardrop shape first associated with shawls, quilts, and rugs has found its way into the imaginations and collections of leading luxury jewelers.

The paisley motif, which first originated in Persia in the 1500’s, was used in textile design to decorate royal interiors and court garments. The pattern was soon adopted in India with delicate and intricate floral and foliage motifs.

For the new season, jewelry designers are reinterpreting paisleys found in embroidery fabrics and lace motifs. They are spinning these looks, which range from richly flowery and colorful to embellished yet subtle, into gold with diamond and gemstone accents. Designers also borrow their influences from the ornamental saris and silks of India and the cashmere shawls from Kashmir.

Best Jewels of Emmys Runways, red carpets

Best of the Emmys Runways, red carpets.

Television's biggest celebrities at the Emmy Awards Sunday overwhelmingly felt nostalgic for old Hollywood with red lips and white dresses, updos, and glam jewels.

After teasing us last year with a return to necklaces, bare necks are back. Earrings, bracelets, and rings, however, are bold, elegant, and, happily, interesting in design.

Some of the top trends at Emmys were:

Deco Inspiration. Clean geometric designs, and deco-inspired swingy drop earrings went well with hints of flapper in fringe and dropped waists.

Yellow gold. Yellow was a surprising contrast to the traditional white-on-white looks of past seasons.

Black Jewels. Blackened metal offered an antique look when set with diamonds. Others chose dark metal (or black pearls and gemstones) for a sharp and modern contrast to white gowns.

Bold Drops. Drop-earring silhouettes are still the favorite, but linear drops have been replaced by bolder looks. Forward hoops, oversize geometric shapes, and multiple drop designs were most popular.

Jewellery Shopping at Parties

"Home Parties offer a comfortable environment for jewellery shopping"

Those involved in the industry say the development of such parties are the root for the increased trend toward female self-purchasers and women's desire to socialize despite hectic schedules. Parties are a nice way to combine shopping with a social life.

In parties people don't feel obligated to buy, however they usually do.Women can try on the jewelry with their friends, and it gives them a great time out.

If you’re thinking of getting in on the party, here are a few tips to help get you started:

* Market to clients you already know: Suggest a jewelry home-party to a
new bride looking for something to share with her bridesmaids, or to a
female client you know has an active social circle.

* Keep inventory big, parties small: Part of the appeal of home-parties
is the ability for clients to try on jewelry in the comfort of their home,
minus feeling the pressure to buy. Keep parties small enough that everyone
can handle the jewelry without creating security issues.

* Build on your brand: Use jewelry parties as an opportunity to promote
your brand. Bring stylish displays and boxes for purchases, and make sure
everyone goes home with a catalog.

* Give it time: Don’t be discouraged by a slow start. As with any new
business venture, it may take time for the idea to catch on with consumers..