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BASEL PREVIEW: NEW PRODUCT LAUNCHES AND INTRODUCING THE USA PAVILION/CENTURION COLLECTION | February 28, 2012 (0 comments)
Basel, Switzerland—With the Baselworld Fair opening just one week from today, the world’s leading luxury watch and jewelry brands are gearing up for their own “Oscar night,” so to speak—it’s the big moment when all the brands will unveil their latest models and jewelers can see what new trends are on the horizon for jewelry and watch collectors.
2012 marks the launch of the brand-new USA Pavilion/Centurion Collection, which will be housed in hall 2.0, aisle K. Upon entering the jewelry building 2.0, turn right through the turnstiles, proceed to the end of the hallway, then turn left to aisle K. Or, for a map of this and the rest of the fair, download the Baselworld free mobile show guide for smart phones. To download, visit www.baselworld.com/app or visit the app store on iTunes.
Exhibitors in the new USA Pavilion/Centurion Collection include:
Arman Sarkisyan, Hall 2.0 | Stand K42
Arman Sarkisyan’s jewelry-making methods are as ornate and intricate as each of his pieces. Inspired by his travels, art, as well as mystical and spiritual elements, many of his designs are a blend of the Gothic, Byzantine and Russian Renaissance eras combined with modern influences, worked in rich 22-karat yellow gold, platinum, and oxidized silver, as well as precious and semiprecious stones.
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Beverley K/Ungar & Ungar, Hall 2.0 | Stand K32
The Beverley K Collection (ring below) has incorporated vintage styling with modern elegance to create some of the world’s most distinguished jewelry designs. Beverley K takes the ancient art of hand filigree to a marvelous new level.
With heritage and tradition dating back five generations, Ungar and Ungar (tiara above left) incorporates classic twentieth century design with modern elements. The collection boasts an exquisite heirloom tiara, seen at the top of the page, which converts to a breathtaking necklace. Ungar and Ungar bridal jewelry is a new range of vintage inspired, handcrafted rings, bursting with pave-set, brilliant-cut diamonds and scintillating gemstones.
Carelle New York, Hall 2.0 | Stand K28
In Carelle's New York design studio, every piece begins and ends with the stone that inspires the creation. A signature leaf motif is incorporated into every design and invites light to shine through the stone, enhancing its cut and color. Each piece is laser-inscribed with the weight of the stone and company logo. Carelle’s diamonds and gemstones, and the supply chain through which they are procured, are held to the jewelry industry's most rigorous standards. We do business only with vendors and suppliers who uphold our same exacting standards.
Charles Garnier, Hall 2.0 | Stand K38
By 1901, Charles Garnier had established his reputation in Paris as a masterful designer of gold jewelry. A very private man who preferred the privacy and serenity of his studio, he, like Cartier, was one of a few great designers during this period. Today, Charles Garnier Paris is a premiere designer of sterling silver jewelry and, for our 110th Anniversary, we are proud to present three new collections, Constellation, Organza and Hammered, to join our existing collections.
Christopher Designs, Hall 2.0 | Stand K20
Born in Poland, Christopher Slowinski apprenticed under master jewelry craftsmen in his native country and in the United States. He distinguished himself with award winning designs and patented technologies such as the trademarked Crisscut family of diamonds. The Crisscut Emerald's unique 77 facet arrangement ignites the fire of the traditional 46 facet emerald-cut stones. The patented Crisscut collection also contains cushion, Asscher, and baguette diamonds with the same faceting arrangement. His latest innovation, the Crisscut brilliant round, uses 121 facets to exhibit fantastic light behavior properties even under low light circumstances. In summer 2012 Christopher will introduce the newest member of the Crisscut family, an oval diamond.
Edward Mirell, Hall 2.0 | Stand K26
For 30 years Edward Mirell has focused on maintaining the leadership position in the development of contemporary metals as a fine jewelry fashion statement. The brand has been recognized with countless awards for both design and technological advancement. All collections are designed, engineered and manufactured in its 36,000 square foot South Florida facility. The success of the firm’s signature men’s collection inspired the vision to develop cutting edge women’s jewelry, in gray and black titanium both cast and machined, the very prominent Timoku, chrome cobalt, cast sterling silver, and gold. Edward Mirell offers a complete and comprehensive range of contemporary men’s and women’s jewelry.
Sutra for Fragments, Hall 2.0 | Stand K40
The inspiration of the Sutra collection is derived from the clean-cut motifs of the Art Deco era and the luxuries of the Edwardian era. Details of each piece are intricate and have an individual personality that transcends modern era. "Surrounded by beautiful jewelry from such a young age, I knew very early on that I would like to one day create jewelry myself," says designer Arpita Navlakha. "To me, jewelry if wearable luxury—it lends to our identities and becomes a part of us when we wear it."
Wendy Yue for Fragments, Hall 2.0 | Stand K40
Wendy Yue is a Hong Kong-based jewelry designer trained in Vienna. An avid world traveler, she has been exposed to a cross-pollination of cultures in her pursuit for a creative vision. Drawing inspiration from wildlife and her travels around the globe, her designs give rise to a look that is exotic, bold, and innovative, wildly fantastical and unique, harmonized by a creative selection of pave set and handcrafted precious gems and stones.
Judith Ripka, Hall 2.0 | Stand K30
Judith Ripka inspires those who appreciate style, design and uncompromising quality. “When a woman is wearing my jewelry, I want her to feel as if she is wrapped in one of life’s greatest luxuries,” she says. Classic with a modern twist, Judith Ripka is most recognized for her distinctive 18k matte gold and unique interpretation of rich colored gemstones and diamonds. She harmonizes the versatility of her original concept, designing jewelry that can be worn from blue jeans to black tie, from day into evening, and introduces two new collections annually for both her 18k Couture and silver collections.
Penny Preville, Hall 2.0 | Stand K19
Penny Preville’s signature style is defined by femininity, luxury, and intricate detail. Fusing old world techniques and details with a contemporary sensibility, Preville’s collections strike a balance between elegance, fashion, innovation, and wearability. She has received numerous design awards and her jewelry is often seen on celebrities on the red carpet, in movie and television productions, and in their personal lives. Available in 18k white, yellow, and rose gold, as well as platinum, her jewelry is delicately set with diamonds and other precious stones, incorporating elements such as millegrain and hand engraving.
Rahaminov Diamonds, Hall 2.0 | Stand K24
Rahaminov Diamonds supplies beautifully cut and rare diamonds in all sizes. Offering a wide assortment of colors and shapes, our exquisite and inspired diamond jewelry creations are available in platinum and 18k gold in a variety of gold colors and surface textures. We feature the Classic collection of handmade jewelry, the Ilaria Collection which spotlights larger diamonds set in a rich, brushed gold, and the Kifani Collection, which incorporates polished rough fancy colored diamonds. Also featured are Rahaminov signature diamond flowers, black diamonds set in various colors of gold, and innovative contemporary jewelry set in rose gold, its Key Collection of essential pieces for women and its Moses Collection for men.
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Siera Jewelry, Hall 2.0 | Stand K36
Siera is the result of two brothers' passion for fine jewelry. Born and raised in Istanbul, Turkey, Saro and Raffi Marukian began their jewelry careers working with Saro's father-in-law Koko Kurkjian, who at the time was regarded as Turkey's most well-known jewelry designer. A decade later, in the early 70's, they opened Siera Jewelry in the USA. Today the Siera company is one of the few in the industry that does everything from design to manufacturing in one location. This dedication to quality, along with the exquisite designs from the company, has made Siera a favorite with many of today's most popular celebrities.
For more information about the USA Pavilion/Centurion Collection exhibitors, click here.
Separately, below are more previews of new product introductions slated for the fair. More information on these exhibitors can be found in the Baselworld online catalog.
Other Centurion designers exhibiting at Baselworld included:
| Company | Stand |
| Aaron Basha | 2.2 G80 |
| Alpina | 1.0 B31 |
| Arunashi | 2.1 N20 |
| Autore | 2.1 A72 |
| Breuning | 2.1 M80 |
| Chimento | 2.2 D11 |
| Damiani | 3.0 A11 |
| DeYoung | 3.0 L10 |
| ETHO | 2.1 C82 |
| Frederique Constant | 1.0 B27 |
| Julius Klein | 3.0 K50 |
| Leo Schachter | 3.0 C33 |
| Links of London | 1.1 B31 |
| Marco Bicego | 2.2 F70 |
| Nanis | 2.2 G41 |
| Norman Silverman | 3.1 F61 |
| Philip Stein | 1.1 C03 |
| Piero Milano | 2.2 G70 |
| Ramon | 2.1 G01 |
| Rebecca | 2.2 G35 |
| Roberto Coin | 2.1 A52 |
| Stephen Webster | 2.1 B82 |
| Yvel | 2.2 G20 |
And below are additional preview photos with stand numbers from additional Centurion exhibitors and other designers:
Marvin Watches: Malton 160 Cushion Collection Hall 4.1 | Stand B13
Marvin Watch introduces this new collection of automatic and mechanical timepieces with retail prices starting at $1,100. Available in black, white, and with color accents.
Michele Watches: The Serein Diamond Fossil Building, Horburgstrasse 105, Basel
One hundred hand-set diamonds adorn this chronograph's elliptical case, circular patterns with fine lines embellish the dial, with Roman numeral indices. Stainless steel case and bracelet. Available in April.
Longines: The Saint-Imier Collection Hall 1.0 | Stand C01
The Longines Saint-Imier Collection has been inspired by the foundations of the tradition on which the brand—known by its winged hourglass trademark—was built. Longines was founded in 1832 in what was then a small village nestling in a valley deep in the Swiss Jura mountains: Saint-Imier. The fate of Longines and the village of Saint-Imier has thus been closely interwoven and now is celebrated by the Longines Saint-Imier Collection.
Breitling: Chronomat 44 GMT Hall 1.0 | Stand A13
Breitling introduces the "traveler's chronograph" in a new size suited to all wrists. The Chronomat GMT comes in a new 44 mm diameter. This slightly smaller-sized version has a rotating bezel providing a 24-hour third time-zone reading. By pulling out the crown and turning it forwards or backwards in one-hour increments, the wearer can instantly adjust to the time and date of the place of arrival, while maintaining 24-hour home-time display.
Furrer-Jacot: Glamoureux Hall 2.2 | Stand B80
One of the highlights from Furrer-Jacot's assortment is the Glamoureux solitaire collection. The four-pronged three-carat solitaire in a claw setting with pavé on the ring and prongs is one of the most prominent pieces in this collection. It symbolizes Furrer-Jacot's devotion to its own design style and its commitment to always offering the client something unique. The four-pronged engagement ring is also available with a smaller center stone.
Antonini Milano: Roma Collection Hall 2.2 | Stand D1
The new Roma Collection from Italian jeweler Antonini features lush tonal arrangements of colored gems juxtaposed with the soft velvet of moonstone and accents of Rio Tinto's Silvermist and Champagne diamonds. Pieces are set in either 18k white gold with black rhodium, left, or 18k rose gold, right.
Fope: Flex’it Vendôme Collection Hall 2.2 | Stand E71
The new Fope Flex'it collection is entirely made of 18kt gold, with bracelets and rings made flexible by a clever mechanism of gold springs. Each jewel of the parure can feature a basic flat gold rondel or rondels with either white or black diamonds.
Ulysse Nardin: Blue Toro Limited Edition Hall 1.0 | Stand A05
The Blue Toro consists of a high tech perpetual calendar with a dual time function and an in-house developed and manufactured self-winding movement. The aesthetic combines modern materials with a timeless dial design that inspired its name. The bezel and pushers are made in ceramic. The squeletted hands permit easy reading of all calendar functions and the sapphire case back allows the wearer to observe the mechanics of time. Limited to 99 pieces.
Omega: Seamaster Aqua Terra "Golf" Hall 1.0 | Stand C01
To celebrate its expanded presence in the world of golf, Omega presents a new Seamaster Aqua Terra, the “Golf.” It features distinctive green elements on its dial, a 41.50-mm brushed and polished stainless steel case and a polished bezel, and the black dial with the vertical lines that define Omega's Aqua Terra Collection.
Mattioli: One Hall 2.2 | Stand E80
Mattioli surprises this time with One, a line of rings that feature a great colored and smooth bombè gem emerging from a cluster of luminous colored gemstones, embraced by a crown of white or black diamonds, topazes, sapphires, or other sparkling stones.
Ti Sento Milano: Terra Collection Hall 2.1 | Stand F85
Animal meets mineral meets mother earth: for Spring Summer 2012, the the Terra Collection is inspired by African landscape, colors, and tribal art, with deference to the power of natural elements. Pieces are crafted in silver and set with pavé stones.
Swarovski: Men's Watches Hall 1.0 | Stand B25
After launching its first collection of men's jewelry and accessories in 2010, Swarovski is now launching its first collection of watches for men. The "Piazza Grande" for men is inspired by "Piazza", which was introduced at BASELWORLD 2009. Incorporating urban forms influenced by contemporary architecture, the "Piazza Grande" Quartz Rose Gold is 42 mm in diameter.
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De Motu: G-Meter Watch DMG-11 Palace 3
Beginning a new chapter in aviation watches, De Motu presents DMG-11, the first ever watch to measure g-forces. Manufactured for pilots and aviation lovers, DMG-11 is powered by De Motu DM-101 movement, a high precision, temperature compensated quartz oscillator that incorporates a genuine instrument function. Built to defy extreme conditions and continuous high g-loads, the DMG-11 is introduced in a 90-piece limited edition.
Blancpain: Villeret collection Hall 1.0 | Stand D09
The Villeret collection welcomes its first model featuring a flinqué lacquered dial. Several layers of translucent blue lacquer applied to the dial create an incomparable depth effect. Housed within its 40 mm-diameter white gold case, the ultra-slim Calibre 7663Q with its 244 parts and 34 jewels has a three-day power reserve.
TAG Heuer: Mikrogirder Hall 1.0 | Stand D13
In 2011, TAG Heuer launched the Mikrotimer Flying 1000, the world's first 500hz mechanical chronograph. The legendary Swiss brand is now unveiling Mikrogirder – a first Concept version, a 5/10,000th of a second chronograph beating at 1,000 Hz or 7,200,000 beats per hour. More than the Pendulum or the Mikrotimer, the Mikrogirder represents a total departure from the conventional 300-year-old Christiaan Huygens system, still the standard for the mechanical watch industry.
