Pearls, coral and innovative new materials and approaches to metals will be the top global jewelry design trends on show at the 64th edition of the Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair, which runs from September 10-14, 2019.
Since the Sotheby's sale of a pearl and diamond pendant - once owned by France's Queen Marie-Antoinette - for a world record price paid - $36 million! - for a pearl in November 2018, consumer interest and demand for pearl jewelry has been on the rise.
Also, Pantone's color of the year in 2019 is living coral. As a result, coral jewelry has featured prominently in the European trade shows in the first quarter of the year.
The upcoming Bangkok fair will showcase the hottest trends at its Innovation and Design Zone (IDZ), presenting the most innovative and cutting-edge design products from Thai entrepreneurs. The Design Zone is a project of Thailand's Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), Ministry of Commerce, to support talented designers and business people in the international marketplace.
"Emerging Thai designers, entrepreneurs and manufacturers, are aware of global trends in jewelry design and each of the designers or entrepreneurs will adapt those trends to their pieces," said Kornkamol Anekamai, director of the Thai Trade Center (TTC) in Milan. "And for brands it's important to know about the trends and to keep their brand identity. Thus, for Thai products you can find pieces that vary in terms of trends and you can find very unique pieces," she added.
The 64th Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair will be held September 10-14 at Challenger Halls 1-3, IMPACT Muang Thong Thani.
For more information, go to www.bkkgems.com