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Siegelson

Posted by Eszter on 14th May 2013 in Antique, Events, High Jewellery
Tags: Baselworld 2013, Siegelson

Visitors to Baselworld could see a very interesting booth at the Hall of Vision. Antique and estate jewellery were showcased here instead of novelties, new developments or innovative solutions. Siegelson is a name that dedicated fans of classic...

Automatic emotions

Posted by Eszter on 13th May 2013 in Events, Fine Watchmaking
Tags: Baselworld 2013, Jaquet Droz

My next Baselworld story started 292 years ago under the ridges of the Jura, when the super-talented engineer Pierre Jaquet-Droz was born. At the age of 17 he opened his first clock-manufacturing workshop making the brand Jaquet Droz 275 years old...

“Talk to me, Harry Winston, tell me all about it”

Posted by Eszter on 12th May 2013 in Events, Fine Watchmaking
Tags: Baselworld 2013, Harry Winston

Although all diamond fans are familiar with Harry Winston, watches were at the centre of attention in Basel. Perhaps it’s not an exaggeration to state that one of the most anticipated novelties of Baselworld was the new Opus. The Brand launched the...

The 120th spring of Mikimoto

Posted by Eszter on 9th May 2013 in Events, High Jewellery
Tags: Baselworld 2013, Mikimoto

The founder of the Mikimoto brand, Kokichi Mikimoto, was born in an era in Japan’s history when it was secluded form the rest of the world. During the Edo period Japan conducted commercial activity with very few countries, and the population lived...

The World is Your Oyster

Posted by Eszter on 8th May 2013 in Events, Fine Watchmaking
Tags: Baselworld 2013, Rolex

Rolex lined up their novelties in the brand new booth at Baselworld. Their stand was one of the busiest on the show.

Colours of Fabergé

Posted by Eszter on 7th May 2013 in Events, High Jewellery
Tags: Baselworld 2013, Fabergé

Earlier this year the London-listed Gemfields completed its acquisition of Fabergé from Pallinghurst Resources. “This transaction creates the world’s number one coloured gemstone company, operating at both critical ends of the value chain....

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