Hong Kong Jewelry Fair Treasures

The September Jewelry Fair in Hong Kong concluded on Sunday, September 25. I spent two beautiful days cruising between rows upon rows of jewelry exhibitors. Everybody was there. Antique jewelry sellers charmed us with early 20^th century pieces from Cartier and natural pearl strands; precious stone wholesalers exhibited their largest, most beautiful deep green emeralds and sky-blue sapphires; and talented jewelry designers from all over the world displayed their newest over-the-top collections.

Chen Chan Jewelry Parade at Hong Kong Expo 2011

And, oh yes, the pearl vendors! Many of them came with their biggest, most lustrous and breath-taking pearls from all over the world.

Underwater Beauties

Last Sunday one of the Seoul's new department stores stunned the world of fashion with its unconventional approach to presenting a new collection by Park Sul-nyeo. Models were presenting mesmerizing gowns inspired by traditional Korean's hanbok dresses.... under water! The show was surreal and ethereally beautiful with vibrantly colored fabrics gracefully dancing around mermaid-like models... 

I say the next underwater show should definitely feature pearls! One should not forget where our favorite gems are coming from.

© AP Images

For more pictures from the show, click here and here.