Nuttapon was one of the winners in the Cultured Pearl Association of America's 2012-2013 IPDC, International Pearl Design Contest...he tied in the Wedding Pearls category!
I want to share some of this emerging Designer's work with you...
...my favorite - I love the way this common agate slice is suddenly not so common...
You are unique and your customer is looking for unique so remember to check Kavant Jewelry at: http://www.kavantjewelry.com/
"KAVANT Jewelry by Nuttapon Yongkiettakul (Kenny) is named after the first letter of the designer’s name and his avant-garde style. The fine jewelry marque prides itself on one-of-a-kind creations inspired by nature and architecture. All pieces are hand-crafted in-house by a team of highly experienced goldsmiths."
Today’s auction of Important Jewels at Sotheby’s New York totaled $16,383,856 – well above its $14 million low estimate – and was 79.3% sold by lot. This marks another strong total for our jewelry sales in New York, coming just $100,000 shy of last year’s record for a September jewelry auction at Sotheby’s.
“We were very pleased with the solid results of today’s sale,” commented Gary Schuler, Head of Sotheby’s Jewelry department in New York. “We saw particularly strong prices for unique color diamonds, led by the fancy light pink diamond that soared to $1,426,500 above a high estimate of $700,000. While many of our top ten prices came from American trade buyers, both signed jewels and stones under 10 carats brought spirited bidding from collectors worldwide. Jewels from the estate of Kitty Carlisle Hart, which we were delighted to offer, doubled their overall low estimate and were led by her beautiful art deco diamond sautoir that achieved $146,500 (est. $60/80,000). And in a continuation of a trend we have observed in recent years, natural pearls remain a strong segment of today’s market.”
“We now look forward with great excitement to next week’s sale of Property from the Estate of Brooke Astor, which will offer a wonderful selection of the icon’s personal jewels in the Tuesday afternoon session.”
Lot 490: Round Brilliant-cut Fancy Light Pink Diamond, 5.08 carats, VVS2 clarity ($280,807 per carat) Price: $1,426,500 (£881,971) Estimate: $500,000 - 700,000 Buyer: American Trade
Lot 471 - Kashmir Sapphire and Diamond Ring, 13.22 carats ($43,759 per carat) Price: $578,500 (£357,673) Estimate: $350,000 - 450,000 Buyer: American Trade
Lot 466 - Pear-shaped Diamond Ring, 9.22 carats, F color, VVS2 clarity ($45,824)
Price: $422,500 (£261,222)
Estimate: $350,000 - 450,000
Buyer: American Trade
Lot 487 - Emerald-cut Diamond Ring, J.E. Caldwell, 20.37 carats, L color, VVS2 clarity ($23,687 per carat) Price: $482,500 (£298,318) Estimate: $300,000 - 400,000 Buyer: Anonymous
Ed wraps up this little "Social Media" experiment - as it turns out we weren't the only ones covering this show long distance - nod to Anthony DeMarco (get well soon)!
Hello one last time from the BaselWorld ether. As I
mentioned in my last post, we were barely scratching the surface and it was
time to close. I’d like to offer a final tip of the hat to my friend and fellow
jewelry junkie, Robyn Hawk for giving me the opportunity to experiment a little
with covering the show virtually.
At first, I thought I’d try to give daily reports about
watches and brands that caught my eye. Then I decided I needed to give an overview
of the show for those who may not have known much about it. Then it became clear
to me that I’d never be able to do anything justice.
I’d simply miss too much if I took that approach. Nearly 1900
exhibitors, six halls – most with two or three floors – totaling roughly 1.6
million square feet, over 3000 press representatives, over 100,000 visitors
(including the Governator himself, Arnold Schwarzenegger).
We missed Hublot’s $5M diamond-encrusted Big Bang.
A friend of mine who’s not into watches but knows I am,
couldn’t imagine who would buy or wear such a watch. I responded, “Who knows?
But if nothing else, it’s a great buzz piece for Hublot.” Indeed, I’ve been
seeing this watch pop up all over the internet, in social media outlets as well
as the online arms of the conventional media.
We missed the Bell & Ross WW1 Jump Hour series.
Credit:
www.clicktempus.com
Ummm… a great look, but WW1? As in World War 1? I guess, if
you understand that it takes some of its inspiration from the pocket watches of
100 years ago. Still…
And we haven’t even mentioned the dozens of other high
profile brands, Breitling, Rolex, IWC,
Vacheron Constantin, Jaeger-LeCoultre (who’s been celebrating the 80th
anniversary of the Reverso, the legendary Art Deco watch inspired by the needs
of polo players), etc. etc.
I’m overwhelmed just thinking of all I couldn’t cover for
you.
However, here’s a final impression of this year’s show...
Wait! Tools!? Did you see tools in that video? And cars?
Race cars?
Yes, we were only able to scratch the surface of this
terrific watch and jewelry – or jewellery – show. Maybe next year VirtualBasel
will turn out to be BaselWorld Live!
A note for those interested in attending - next year’s show
is happening a month later. April 25, 2013. The show does float around the
spring calendar a bit, but I think the extra month before next year is so
construction on the new halls has a chance to conclude.
Guest watch geek – er… blogger Ed Estlow resides in the Northern Time Zone. A self-professed chrono-junkie, he writes compelling story-filled copy for his clients from wherever he happens to be. Contact him at Ed@EdEstlow.com, on Facebook (look for NorthernTimeZone), or check him out atwww.about.me/edestlow.
Fine Pearl Jewelry Co Ltd Booth:3E-D12 - Best Depiction Design Award China National Jewellery Production Skill Competition
29th Edition Shines with More than a Dozen Product Zones
16 February 2012 – More than 3,100 exhibitors from 48 countries and regions, a new exhibitor record, are taking part in the 29th HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show, which opened today and continues through 20 February at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC).
The fair, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), welcomes exhibitors from Argentina, Denmark and Myanmar for the first time, and features more than a dozen product zones.
Glittering Showcase Visitors to the fair’s Hall of Fame will find international brands, while the Hall of Extraordinary presents luxurious jewellery and the Hall of Nature displays precious loose jewellery.
The Designer Galleria is a showcase of hip collections, while specialty interests are represented in the Antique & Vintage Jewellery Galleria, the Hall of Jade Jewellery, the Hall of Time, for watches and clocks, and the Exclusive Showroom, for fine jewellery and diamonds. Hong Kong-based exhibitors have their own spotlight in the World of Glamour section.
Made in France circa 1910 -Edwardian Diamond & Platinum Choker by Cartier Paris Palais Royal Paris Jewellery Co., Ltd Booth No.: GH-E05
Designed by leading Hong Kong Jewellery Designer Alan Tam forAthena Jewellery Mft Ltd
Seventeen country and regional pavilions are taking part, alongside trade organisation pavilions for the Antwerp World Diamond Centre, Israel Diamond Institute, Israel Export & International Cooperation Institute, International Colored Gemstone Association, Japan Jewellery Association, Japan Pearl Exporters’ Association and Platinum Guild International.
Adding to the mix are more than 6,500 buyers from 87 buying missions, representing companies from 75 countries and regions. They include: Brazil’s Amsterdam Sauer, Ann-Louise Jewellers from Canada, the Chinese mainland’s Gems and Jewelry Trade Association of China, Nouveaux Bijoutiers from France, Russia’s Jewelux, South Africa’s Truworths, Grand Stores from the United Arab Emirates and Ben Bridge Jeweler from the United States.
Special Events The show is also hosting some 20 special events, including jewellery parades and the Paspaley Pearl and Robert Wan Tahiti Perles auctions.
The Hall 1 Concourse is showcasing winners of the Chuk Kam Jewellery Design Competition 2012 and the 13th Hong Kong Jewellery Design Competition. The latter contest selected Open Group and Student Group winners from 300 entries based on creativity and innovation, aesthetics and craftsmanship, marketability, wearability and topic relevance. The event was held under the theme “Soaring Dragon,” a nod to the lunar Year of the Dragon.
Big on Bling Hong Kong is the world’s fifth-largest exporter of fine jewellery, with exports last year up 35 per cent from 2010, to US$6 billion (HK$47 billion). The BRICS and other emerging markets are expected to expand demand as their purchasing power grows.
The Hong Kong International Jewellery Show is co-organised by the Hong Kong Jewellers' & Goldsmiths' Association, the Hong Kong Jewellery & Jade Manufacturers Association, the Hong Kong Jewelry Manufacturers' Association and the Diamond Federation of Hong Kong, China.
About the HKTDC A statutory body established in 1966, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is the international marketing arm for Hong Kong-based traders, manufacturers and service providers. With more than 40 global offices, including 11 on the Chinese mainland, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a platform for doing business with China and throughout Asia. The HKTDC also organises trade fairs and business missions to connect companies with opportunities in Hong Kong and on the mainland, while providing information via trade publications, research reports and online. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com
