Exclusive preview of Singapore JewelFest 2016

The 14th Annual Singapore JewelFest (SJF), Asia’s only curated exhibition will take place from the 7th to 16th of October 2016, at the Jewel Pavilion at Ngee Ann City. This event will occupy a 10,000 sq feet of space which will include private fashion showcases!

The 10-day festival will feature high value investable gems, the art of craftsmanship and jewellery design and fashion of jewels.

In celebration of the 50th year of diplomacy between Japan and Singapore, SJF has partnered with IKEBANA SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL to showcase the traditional Japanese art of flower arrangement through masterpieces inspired by works of artistry, craft and innovation from jewellers and designers of these two countries. The floral creations will be displayed at the festival from 6th to 11th October.

On 14th October, SJF in collaboration with high-street fashion label, G-STAR RAW will manifest 'Raw-Luxe' in fashion.

The finale runway show for SJF16 will be held on 15th October featuring Singapore’s most celebrated designer, THOMAS WEE, who will be creating an exclusive couture collection of his signature strong and structured style for SJF to be presented with powerful jewel statement pieces.

During the exclusive media preview of Singapore JewelFest 2016 which was held at Action Hair Boutique, Paragon, I was lucky enough to get a sneak peek of some stunning jewellery that was on display.

The festival will kick off with a private curtain-raiser on Thursday, 6th October with an unprecedented showcase of BALMAIN HAIR COUTURE styled with rare gems and jewels by Singapore’s renowned coiffeur, Vinn Wong of Action Hair Salon. With the theme 'GLORY', this is the first time that SJF showcases the versatility of fine jewels that can be transformed into beautiful headwear.

Glory | Jaipore Jewels (Singapore)

Necklace of 63.72-carat diamonds set in 18K white gold. The versatility of this beautiful diamond creation is demonstrated when converted into a stunning headpiece.

Rarity | Monarch Mirabella 490 by Vihari (Singapore)

Ring of 4.90-carat Fancy Intense Green Diamond surrounded by 1.70-carat heart-shaped pink diamonds and 1.50-carat white diamonds set in 18K pink and white gold. It is amongst some of the million dollar pieces to be showcased at Singapore JewelFest 2016.

Raw-Luxe | Twilight by Yoko London (United Kingdom)

Necklace of Tahiti pearls, South Sea pearls and Freshwater pearls set in 18K white gold.

Haute | Van Gogh Iris by Caratell (Singapore)

Necklace of rare 13.73-carat Afghan Emerald with coloured sapphires, white diamonds and yellow diamonds set in 18K yellow and white gold. It is also amongst some of the million dollar pieces to be showcased at Singapore JewelFest 2016.

See you at the Singapore JewelFest 2016!