An Early Start for Asia’s Fashion Jewelry & Accessories Fair

Asia’s Fashion Jewelry & Accessories Fair (3FJ) will be held February 18 – 21, at Halls 3, 6 and 8 of the AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong. It is being held several weeks earlier than its usual March run to suit the international trade-event calendar, allowing buyers an early view of the trends for autumn and winter of 2012.
   
More than 370 exhibitors will participate, up 14 percent from last year. Jewelry suppliers and manufacturers, accessories companies and other exhibitors will represent 17 countries and regions, including Australia, Canada, mainland China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Israel, Korea, Nepal, Netherlands, the Philippines, Samoa, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, the United Kingdom and the United States. 

Two new theme zones—“Sense Zone” and “Fashion Accessories Zone”—will debut. Sense Zone will feature brands, while the Fashion Accessories Zone will showcase handbags, scarves, belts, and other accessories. In addition, four group pavilions representing mainland China, Korea, the Philippines and Taiwan will display the market specialties of these exhibitors.

“This year, the fair expands by 20 percent to three halls in response to the demand of exhibition space,” said Celine Lau, Director of Jewelry Fairs of UBM Asia Ltd., which organizes the tradeshow. “It reflects 3FJ’s growing reputation as an important marketplace for fashion jewelry and accessories.”

UBM Asiahas arranged free, continuous luxury bus service running from Wanchai and Tsim Sha Tsui to the AsiaWorld-Expo.

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Asia’s Fashion Jewellery & Accessories Fair Attracts Nearly 4,000 Buyers

Asia’s Fashion Jewellery & Accessories Fair, held at the AsiaWorld-Expo center in Hong Kong, attracted 3,878 buyers from 84 countries and region, according to UBM Asia, which owns and operates the trade fair. More than 75 percent of buyers were from outside the Hong Kong region.
 
The four-day event, which ended February 21, was held earlier than its usual March schedule in order to suit the international trade event calendar. The Top 10 visiting countries (excluding mainland China and Hong Kong region) were the United States, Australia, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Japan, Korea, Germany, France and Russian Federation. They accounted for 34.6 percent of total visitors.

“We are happy to note that the United States was the source of the biggest number of visitors, which accounted for 10 percent of total visitors,” said Celine Lau, director of Jewellery Fairs at UBM Asia.

The exhibition space near the Hong Kong International Airport was expanded by 17.6 percent from last year’s edition, UBM Asia said. It housed 386 exhibitors from 17 countries and regions, an 18 percent increase over the 2011 edition of the trade fair. The exhibitors were from Australia, Canada, mainland China, India, Indonesia, Israel, Korea, Nepal, Netherlands, the Philippines, Samoa, Thailand, Turkey, the United Kingdom, the United States and Hong Kong and Taiwan regions. More than 80 percent of them are from outside Hong Kong region.

Asia’s Fashion Jewellery & Accessories Fair is held three times per year. Upcoming dates are: June 21 – 24, September 19 – 22, and March 4 – 7, 2013.

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Teen Jewelry Fashion on the Red Carpet

Sasha Pieterse wears Tresor "Interchangeable" 18k gold earrings with citrine cushion top and aqua briolette; Retail: $1,700.

The was a variety of color and fashion among the young stars who attended the Teen Choice 2012 awards Sunday at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, Calif.

Tamera Mowry wears Tresor 18k yellow gold pave top earrings with turquoise briolette earrings; Retail: $4,950.

Long earrings and big, bold rings boasting bright color were among the items worn by the celebrities. Fans cast more than 134 million votes for their favorite celebrity as the awards show was televised on the FOX network. Following are what some of the celebrities were wearing while entering the theater.

Kendall Jenner wears Hellmuth 18k rose gold drop earrings with diamonds; Retail: $4,979.

Janel Parrish wears Le Vian 14k yellow gold Chocolate Diamond
flower earrings; Price Upon Request.

Actress Shay Mitchell wears an Adeler 14k rose gold amethyst ring;
Retail: $8,988.

Portia De Rossi wears Le Vian 14k Strawberry Gold BlackBerry
Diamond Bracelet; Retail: $3,647.

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Alexandra Mor Receives Fashion Group International Rising Star Award

Alexandra Mor

Fine jewelry designer, Alexandra Mor, received the Fashion Group International Rising Star Award in the fine jewelry category. The award was presented by Marion Fasel, InStyle editor and one of the nation’s top fine jewelry experts, who announced Mor’s win with these words, “To the designer of the emerald earrings of my dreams.”

“We believe the award will reflect positively on Alexandra’s talent and will help her as her business expands. Her creativity and craftsmanship are exemplary, and the beauty of her product certainly reflects all that Rising Star represents,” added Margaret Hayes, FGI president.

FGI presented the 16th Annual Rising Star Awards on Jan. 24 during a luncheon at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York. The awards recognize emerging talents in the fashion and design industries in the following categories: Accessories, Beauty/Fragrance Entrepreneur, Beauty/Fragrance Corporate, Home/Interior Design, Fine Jewelry; Men’s Apparel, Retail and Women’s Ready-to-Wear.

“There's nothing more reassuring to an artist than being recognized for what you do,” Mor said. “I happen to love what I do. And I will continue to work hard and follow my dreams.”

Alexandra Mor Sugarloaf emerald and diamond ring.

Those who regularly read the Jewelry News Network are certainly aware of Mor and her skill as a fine jewelry designer. Her work reflects a style that originates from her family of French-Israeli fashion couturiers. Her limited-edition, one-of-a-kind and signature jewelry collections combine old-world craftsmanship with contemporary styles. Designed and hand-crafted in her New York studio, she has established herself as a private jeweler and artist with a commitment to timelessness and perfection.

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Asia’s Fashion Jewellery & Accessories Fair to Feature Autumn and Winter Collections

The March edition of Asia’s Fashion Jewellery & Accessories Fair will run from 4-7 March 2013 in Halls 3, 6 and 8 of AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong. The show features Autumn/Winter collections that will land in stores the following year.

More than 400 exhibitors from 15 countries and regions are participating from Asia, Europe and North America, with over 80 percent of exhibitors from outside Hong Kong. Jewelry products on display include base metal, bead, bridal, gemset, silver and titanium.

Attractions include the “Fashion Accessories Zone,” “Sense Zone,” “Stainless Steel Jewellery Pavilion” and four group pavilions housing exhibitors from mainland China, Korea, the Philippines and Taiwan.

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Asia’s Fashion Jewellery & Accessories Fair Reports Strong Growth in Buyers and Exhibitors

Asia’s Fashion Jewellery & Accessories Fair – March reported an attendance increase of 9.7 percent compared to the prior year’s edition. The event held March 4 – 7 in Halls 3, 6 & 8 of the AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong had a total of 4,255 unique visitors from 89 countries and regions.

“The fair results are certainly very encouraging,” said Celine Lau, director of Jewellery Fairs at UBM Asia Ltd., which owns the trade fair.

The United States, Australia, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Taiwan region, Japan, Russian Federation, Germany and Korea were the top visitors at the show (not including mainland China and Hong Kong). The top 10 altogether accounted for 36.5 percent of the total number of visitors.

Meanwhile, the fair hosted 411 exhibitors—up 6.5 percent from last year—from 21 countries and regions. There were four group pavilions and three theme pavilions. Group pavilions from mainland China, Korea, the Philippines and Taiwan region demonstrated distinct market specialties. Three theme pavilions—“Sense Zone”, “Fashion Accessories Zone” and “Stainless Steel Jewellery Pavilion”—provided a range of on-trend fashion jewelry and accessories.

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More Than 10,000 People Attended Asia Fashion Jewelry Fair

A total of 10,218 visitors from 94 countries and regions attended the16th edition of Asia’s Fashion Jewellery & Accessories Fair – June, held at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre.

Of the visitors that came to the mid-year trade event for the fashion jewelry and accessories industry, about 63 percent were from outside the Hong Kong region, reflecting the show’s international status. Excluding Hong Kong region and mainland China, the Top 10 source of visitors were the United States, India, Japan, Taiwan region, Korea, Thailand, Australia, the Russian Federation, the Philippines and Singapore.

This year’s event gathered 380 exhibitors from 15 countries and regions, namely, mainland China, the Czech Republic, France, India, Israel, Italy, Korea, the Philippines, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, the United States, Hong Kong and Taiwan regions. More than 80% of the total number of exhibitors is from outside Hong Kong.

Big attractions at the fair included seven group pavilions representing mainland China, France, India, Korea, the Philippines, Spain and Taiwan. 

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Jewelry model at the individuals’s and Critics’ option Awards

Sandra Bullock in an Amrapali bracelet

To the whole lot there's a season and this is the awards season the place the celebs shine on pink carpets and shiny stages carrying the most recent style creations, including jewelry. This 12 months isn't any completely different and what follows is a small sampling of probably the most jewellery on show on the thirty ninth annual folks's possibility Awards, held in los angeles, January 9; .and the 18th annual Critics’ possibility film Awards held in Santa Monica, Calif., January 10.

Sunday is the Golden Globe Awards.

Sandra Bullock (prime photo) sporting an Amrapali bracelet onstage to just accept the favorite Humanitarian award on the folks's option Awards. The 14k gold and diamond chain hyperlink bracelet retails for $6,300; www.AmrapaliJewels.com.

Actress Morena Baccarin (above) carrying 20.seventy six-carat Norman Silverman diamond ear cuffs to the people's option Awards. They retail for $121,000; www.NormanSilverman.com.

Actress Shay Mitchell carrying an EFFY “Caviar” ring on the people’s choice Awards.
 

The EFFY “Caviar” cognac, black and white diamond ring in 14k rose gold retails for $three,995; www.effyjewelry.com.

Actress Brittany Snow carrying Norman Silverman diamond cluster earrings to the individuals's possibility Awards. 

The18k white gold 6.33 carat diamond clusters earrings retail for $fifty five,000; NormanSilvermanDiamonds.com.

Actress Clea Duvall in Norman Silverman rings on the Critics' possibility film Awards. The 6.08 carat diamond studs, retail: $93,000; www.NormanSilvermanDiamonds.web.

Actress Gloria Reuben in Bavna rings with a Katerina Maxine bracelet to the Critics' option movie Awards. 

The Bavna 18k white gold, ruby and diamond earrings retail for $11,550; www.Bavna.com. 

The Katerina Maxine 18k white gold and diamond bracelet with rubies, Retail retails for $35,600; www.KaterinaMaxine.com.

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