ABA pavilion showcases exquisite collections at jewellery expo

CATHERINE W GICHUKI

DOHA ALUCKY themed ‘Palais de la chance’ collection from renowned French jewellery maison Van Cleef & Arpels made its Middle East debut at the 10th Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition, which opened on Monday.

The precious collection showcased at the Ali Bin Ali (ABA) pavilion was launched in September 2012.

The collection encapsulates a wondrous vision with inspiration drawn from legends, symbols, nature and zodiac.

Each unique piece in the collection expresses Van Cleef & Arpel’s style and expertise.

The items include the breathtaking Moments de chance black & white long necklace and detachable clip, the Mademoiselle Coccinelle necklace in diamonds, the oriental-inspired Main de Fatma earrings and the Edelweiss earrings with beautiful white opals.

Talking to Qatar Tribune, Van Cleef & Arpels Managing Director for Middle East and India Alban Belloir said M a d e m o i s e l l e Coccinelle necklace in the collection is made of 16.15 carats white gold and diamonds while the Moments de chance necklace has 3.35 carats gold.

“We believe this collection will attract jewellery lovers in Qatar.

Featuring the items in Qatar for the first time in the Middle East gives us a special joy. We look forward to welcoming visitors to Ali Bin Ali pavilion, our host, ”he said.

O t h e r e l e g a n t items featured at the stall include the Scent of Jasmine necklace from Bals de Légende collection, the fascinating Pirale a breath-taking necklace from the Papillon collection and the Asya long necklace with wonderful jade beads from Pierres de Caractère collection. The Maison’s innovative creations and virtuoso craftsmanship are prominent at the show with a beautiful selection of iconic Zip necklaces and jewellery in the outstanding Mystery Set technique.

Describing the items on display, Belloir said, “Most of the articles at the stand are inspired by butterfly. Butterfly is one of our sources of inspiration in crafting our jewelleries. Butterfly is a symbol of metamorphosis. It is also very subtle and delicate. It symbolises advancement. That’s why we are using it in different ways, tones and different colours,” he said.

Other brands featuring dazzling watches and jewellery at the Ali Bin Ali pavilion include Panerai, Aaron Basha, Anorld & Basha, Audemars Piguet, Bertulocci, Cartier, David Morris, De Witt, Garrard, Graham, Hulchi Belluni, Kern, Leo Pizzo, Messika, Mikimoto, Montblanc, Pomellato, Prologue, Ralph Lauren, RCM, Repossi, Reuge, Richard Mille, Romain Jerome, RSW, Schreiner, Ulysse Nardin, Verdi and Vertu.