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Interview: Dato’ Sri Meer Sadik Habib talks gemstones, vision for 2020 and more

Over the years, Habib has established its Diamond Festival as an annual spectacle that sets the benchmark for the local jewellery industry.

This year, however, the group signalled a turn in the tides as it introduced its first-ever Gem Festival. Habib had occupied the centre court of Putrajaya’s IOI City Mall and put on display over 1,000 pieces of precious gemstones jewellery from the many brands under its wings including Hearts On Fire and Stephen Webster.

And as we join the festival, we took the chance to sit down with the man behind this ingenious project, Dato’ Sri Meer Sadik Habib, the managing director of Habib Jewels for a chat about jewels, his plans for the company and more:

What’s unique about Gem Festival and how does it differ from the previous Diamond Festivals?

Firstly, people buy jewellery for two reasons: investment and adornment. Gold and diamond jewellery has been very popular among buyers and has the value of an investment. Gemstones, on the other hand, have always been there but they haven’t been so exposed to Malaysians.

We’ve done a lot of research on this and we found that gemstones are becoming very popular and it’s becoming a trend going into 2020. People are no longer looking for only investment pieces; they also look at the trends.

How do you see the people’s perception of gemstones with regards to their investment value?

Gemstones may or may not be a good investment but people aren’t worried about that anymore. That said, real gemstones do have value and they are certainly better than costume jewellery. That’s why we’re exposing our customers to all these different gemstones — spinel, tanzanite Paraiba.

And some of these Paraiba stones are even more expensive than diamonds.

What’s a normal starting point for customer relationship? Is it always bridal?

We have a collection called My First Habib, which carries trendy jewellery items for young women. The alphabet pendant is one of the most popular pieces; it comes with a chain and an alphabet with diamonds, and it’s offered at a competitive price. So, it’s not necessarily bridal; it can start anywhere.

What can we expect from Habib in 2020?

You can expect a lot of different gemstones coming out in the next few months — new collections – and Habib is also working with all kinds of different stone cuts and fantastic designs that I can’t disclose just yet.

 

This article was originally published on www.lofficielmalaysia.com.

Bling Ring: Gucci Fine Jewellery at Baselworld 2019

At the time of writing, Gucci’s high jewellery boutique has just debuted at Place Vendôme, Paris, in the midst of Couture Week. A few months back at Baselworld, the wide array of Gucci fine jewellery on showcase was, on hindsight, a timely precursor of the luxury fashion brand’s foray into haute joaillarie territory.

Not just revealing the authenticity of being aligned to maestro Alessandro Michele’s refreshed brand vision and narrative, Gucci’s exploits in the world of jewellery also attest to innovation and creativity now running free-flow in the House.

Extending its GG Running fine jewellery collection, Gucci riffs on a set of rings and hoop earrings, to good effect. The pieces elicit romance and eclecticism, woven together with the GG detail that harks back to an archival design from the 1970’s, a defining era of the House.

Starting from a foundation of 18k white and yellow gold and diamonds, both the ultrafine, delicate earrings and ring offer partial and full-diamond options.

Where the yellow gold hoop earrings, available in two different sizes, come embellished with a diamond-encrusted GG, the white gold variation is wholly diamond-studded for more glimmer. Unconventional yet totally fetching, the uber-slim GG Running rings highlight the Gucci’s flair for details. The graceful criss-cross silhouette with three variations of diamond accents gives off a dainty, geometric look, which easily complements other jewellery when worn together.

Gucci’s signature floral pattern offers the Gucci Flora fine jewellery collection a perpetual reference in a nod to the power and beauty of nature. The selection of bracelets, necklaces, rings and earrings in 18k white gold are embellished not just with diamonds, but feminine flowers, bows and pearls, with the GG motif as an unmistakable Gucci stamp.

In the collection are two delicate chain necklaces and bracelets with a floral-shaped diamond centerpiece and a GG-motif at the clasp. The chains of one of the necklaces and bracelets are decorated with pearl beads for a slightly more ostentatious vibe.

There are two ring iterations for Gucci Flora: a between-thefinger design featuring the GG detail and a floral motif; and a diamond-studded flower ring, perfect to wear together or individually. Echoing the asymmetry trend in earrings, Gucci Flora’s interpretations artistically combine diamond-encrusted flowers with the GG detail, juxtaposed with pearls as lovely punctuations.

Find out more about Gucci’s high jewellery collection Hortus Deliciarum on www.gucci.com.

 This article was originally published on www.lofficielmalaysia.com

Roberto Coin introduces Sauvage Privé collection

A brand that took the jewellery world by storm when it first launched in 1996, Roberto Coin is now a celebrated jewellery house that loved by many.

Known for creating innovative and distinctive designs that capture women’s heart, the brand has quickly gained ground with famous celebrities and personalities like Ashley Judd, Halle Berry, Reese Witherspoon, Michelle Obama and Oprah Winfrey.

Each piece of jewellery designed by Roberto Coin is a memento of the founder’s journey where he materialises his valuable experience into a collectable creation, where each is attached with a little red ruby, a hallmark of Roberto Coin carrying the meanings of good health, happiness and long life.

To mark the opening of its Starhill Gallery’s boutique, Roberto Coin introduces the Sauvage Privé collection. A collection of jewellery with exceptional cutting designs and concoction of coloured gems.

Take Rose & White Gold Cuffs with Diamonds, for example, – we can see Coin’s creative take on a cuff by transforming the ends of the cuff into square pyramids, creating an enthralling piece that emanates elegance.

Another is the Rose Gold Earrings with Black Jade, Malachite and Diamonds. This exotic pair of earrings might not captivate you at first sight, but it will definitely have you mesmerised by its charm, the longer you gaze at it.

Rosemin Manji wearing Sauvage Privé collection

To view the Sauvage Privé collection, visit Roberto Coin boutique in Starhill Gallery at Adorn floor.