Mon, Feb 23, 2015
The world’s finest jewelers and watchmakers will be showing off their latest creations at the 2015 Doha Jewellery & Watches Exhibition (DJWE), which opens its doors at the Qatar National Convention Centre tomorrow.
Hosted by Qatar Tourism Authority and organised by q.media events, the event is set to offer visitors a “rich, luxurious and memorable experience”.
Sheikh Sultan Al Thani, Events Manager, q.media events, says: “This year’s exhibition will house over 500 of the most prestigious international jewellery and watches brands. It has created a benchmark in terms of not only the brands on display but also the way every thought has been given to maximise visitors’ experiences at the show.”
An event that celebrates the confluence of artistry, creativity, craftsmanship and precious stones and metals, the Doha Jewellery & Watches Exhibition is an eagerly awaited annual event for not only Qatar but the entire region.
Here’s a quick look at what brands and jewelry visitors can expect to see:
CHOPARD
Since the opening of its boutique at the Hamad International Airport in Doha in January in accordance with the brand’s design concept for its boutiques developed in 2007, Chopard will once again reiterate its commitment to the Qatari market by showcasing some of its latest high-end jewellery and watch collections. Chopard is known for its haute horlogerie excellence and will bring to the fair some of its latest masterpieces from the LUC collection, along with its agent Alfardan Jewellery.
BULGARI
Bulgari will showcase a large ensemble of exceptional and rare contemporary colored gems, including a very special 1,021-carat Zambian emerald necklace.
Featuring a detachable pair of earrings in pink gold, the high-jewellry necklace has 94 Zambian emerald beads (1,021.40 carats), 24 buff-top rubies (2.12 carats), four pear shaped brilliant cut diamonds (2.32 carats), and pavé diamonds (11.52 carats).
ROLAND ITEN
Roland Iten will debut the release of a unique and limited edition series of Qatar-dedicated calibration cufflinks for watch lovers.
Eighteen sets of the watchlinks have been issued in a limited edition series, in 18-karat white gold or in natural steel, depicting the Qatari flag with nine sets celebrating the nine diamonds on the Qatari flag in aluminium and steel, and nine sets adorned with full pave diamonds.
MONTEGRAPPA
Montegrappa, the famous Italian manufacturer of high-end writing instruments, will use the DJWE to launch a unique collection dedicated to Kahlil Gibran, in honor of the world renowned writer. Montegrappa will unveil its creations with Paris Gallery, including a range of writing instruments and watches from its latest collections.
RAYMOND WEIL
Luxury Swiss watch brand Raymond Weil will enjoy a beautiful new stand at this year's DJWE and will showcase its latest novelties along with Domasco, its agent in Qatar. Among the novelties on display will be the popular sports line from its Nabucco collection.
PASQUALE BRUNI
The new range in the Mandala bracelet collection by Italian jeweller Pasquale Bruni takes its inspiration from the full moon and features exquisite pieces with accents from the Orient. Mandala is a creation with a meditative feel, emerging from a central feature, which is the lotus flower. The key piece in the collection is the rigid bracelet with shiny stones on one side and the maison's signature inlay on the other. This is usually hidden behind gemstones but in this case is unmasked to create a secret garden of flower buds made of tiny openwork hearts.
BREMONT
Luxury British watch brand Bremont will display its much anticipated Boeing collection. The new line is the result of extensive access to the aerospace company’s material and manufacturing technology and the watches exclusively use Boeing materials that have never before been incorporated in watch manufacture. Bremont will also be showcasing the Terra Nova, a special timepiece that the brand has worked on closely with British polar explorer Ben Saunders, who in 2014 become the first person to complete Scott’s route to the South Pole and back.
PANERAI
Officine Panerai, the Italian watchmaker renowned for the iconic Radiomir and Luminor models, will at the fair for the eighth year in a row. Panerai, with its longstanding partner Ali Bin Ali, will present for the first time in the region a selection of timepieces from its 2015 collection, which was launched during the 2015 Salon International of the Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) in Geneva, Switzerland.
BOUCHERON
The precise beauty of Japanese masterpieces has provided a continual source of inspiration for Boucheron’s creations, as seen in the Vague tiara, designed in 1910 and modelled on Hokusai’s famous Wave woodblock print.
In this chapter, the Rivage necklace continues this theme, with a wave of sapphires fringed by a diamond spray, curling around the neck of the woman wearing it. This is achieved using the special technique that involves a setting of 533 stones of different sizes and colours to outline the wave.
A LANGE & SÖHNE
A Lange & Söhne will show off a special limited edition that marks the 200th birthday of the outstanding German watchmaking pioneer F A Lange.
The 1815 200th Anniversary F A Lange limited-edition timepiece will be presented along with selected novelties and watches from the watch maker’s current collection.
RICHARD MILLE
Richard Mille will show off its 19-02 Tourbillon Fleur, the first flying tourbillon which features opening and closing of a magnolia’s petals. Priced in the region of $1.3 million, the timepiece is a true testament to watchmaking artistry. Also on display will be the RM 057 Tourbillon Dragon, the RM 033 Boutique Edition (limited to 10 pieces), the high performance RM 031 in Platinum (limited to 10 pieces), and the RM 011 Black Night limited edition.
PARMIGIANI FLEURIER
Switzerland’s Parmigiani Fleurier will showcase its latest timepieces and complications with exclusive retailer Al Majed. These include limited edition complications including an Ovale Tourbillon, Kalpa XL Tourbillon Meteorite and a Bugatti Super Sport, and the latest Tonda 1950 Squelette.
ROLEX
Rolex will display the Datejust Pearlmaster 34 that redefines extravagance featuring luxurious timepieces in gold and precious stones, the Sky-Dweller, a timepiece for world travellers presented in three new versions, and the Sea-Dweller 4000, which is reborn with a contemporary version of the Oyster Perpetual Sea-Dweller, a model created in 1967.
JAIPUR GEMS
Jaipur Gems will unveil its latest collection at this year’s exhibition and are timing it with the announcement of Tamara Al Gabbani as their new Middle East brand ambassador.
Savelli of Switzerland will be showcased in partnership with Al Majid group
SAVELLI
Savelli is the first luxury smartphone created and handcrafted in Switzerland as a precious piece of jewellery, and its Jardin Secret collection will be showcased in partnership with Almajed group.
CHANEL
Chanel will showcase iconic high jewellery creations, including the 1932 collection, which celebrates the 80th anniversary of the Bijoux de Diamants, the first and only high jewelry collection created by Gabrielle Chanel in 1932.
CARTIER
Cartier, the “King of Jewellers”, will unveil more than 103 creations in a magnificent setting specially created for exhibition. Guests will discover the vital link between Paris, the historical heart of the maison’s expertise, and Cartier Jewellery workshops, the birthplace of its unique creations.
GREUBEL FORSEY
Luxury watch maker Gruebel Forsey will present its latest GMT 5N Movement, which represents a striking contrast between the rich rose tone of its main plate and bridges against its case in 950 platinum, which has a slightly lighter shade than the white gold version. The play of colours is repeated through the display back and highlights the universal time display represented by 24 major cities, each one located in a different time zone. To ensure exclusivity, the edition is limited to just 22 pieces.
Other brands of repute at the event include Audemars PIguet, Mellerio, Montblanc, Breva, L'Epee 1839, Bell & Ross, Faberge, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Graff Diamonds and David Webb.
The 2015 edition, which has many facilities like online registration, shuttle bus services to the main entrance, valet parking for VIPs, VIP lounges, and golf carts to tour the venue, runs until February 28.
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