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ELINI was founded in 1989 in Antwerp,
Belgium by Nili and Nisso Barokas. The brand is always in pursuit
of innovation, seeking to follow
customer's demands, the latest fashion trends, and new designs.
Elini's new collection, Gala Collection,
crafted in 18K gold and set with diamonds, the new collection offers
new trendy fashionable styles in
which features classical designs embraced by a modern touch. Motifs
of streaming lines and pave balls enhance the designs and offer
a unique
look. The collection, features rings, earrings, pendants and necklaces.
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ELINI
was founded in 1989 in Antwerp, Belgium by Nili and Nisso Barokas.
The brand is always in pursuit of innovation, seeking to follow customer's
demands, the latest fashion trends, and new designs.
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Elini's
new collection, Gala Collection, crafted in 18K gold and set with
diamonds, the new collection offers new trendy fashionable styles
in which features classical designs embraced by a modern touch.
Motifs of streaming lines and pave balls enhance the designs and
offer a unique look. The collection, features rings, earrings, pendants
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The Company,
Terzano F.lli s.r.L, was established by Alessandro Terzano, in
Valenza, Italy back in the 20s and boasts a long and renowned
experience in the jewelry sector and today this inheritance is
managed by Brigitte Terzano.
The Terzano
F.lli's jewels branded ninettoterzano are always new, yet classical,
crafted with traditional care, interpreting the modern spirit
and
brought to life by their experienced goldsmiths.
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"Bouquet"
collection in which celebrates loveliness and gracefulness and
presents an elegant style with a modern and trendy design in
order to balance between tradition and fashion.
"Bouquet"
collection: The lightness is the inspiration for the ninettoterzano
"Bouquet" collection in which celebrates loveliness
and gracefulness and presents an elegant style with a modern and
trendy design in order to balance between tradition and fashion.
"Bouquet" collection: Pendant, earrings and ring made
in white gold and brilliant diamonds.
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"CARAIBI" COLLECTION
The warm Caribbean
atmosphere inspired to "CARAIBI" collection, representing
octopuses, fish, seashells, crabs, starfish and dolphins. The
ninettoterzano new collection captures the beauty and the colors
of the Caribbean to represent joy and freedom.
"CARAIBI" pendants: Made in
mother of pearl, white gold, brilliant diamonds, sapphires and
semiprecious stones.
The lightness is the inspiration for the ninettoterzano
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The
2005 OIMOTNAZ collection draws inspiration from contemporary
women, who are active, love to be protagonists and express
their attention to detail and accessories through their own personality.
As anticipated by the market trends, inspiration for 2005 collection
is based
on jewelry items that appear suspended between opposing trends,
such as luxury and simplicity, which, however, coexist in perfect
harmony.
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OIMOTNAZ's new
collection aim at enriching silver by creating a play of light through
the use of diamonds. Along with the use of jewels,
there is a search for that further touch of class for elegant and
refined women who, however, love a simple and clean-cut style.
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Bergio is
known for elegant designs manufactured in Italy and executed with
masterful care and craftsmanship. A European sensibility and
glamorous yet timeless, is instilled into every piece. Most Bergio's
jewelry designs are inspired by the lush beauty of rare fancy
diamonds, colored
stones, both precious and semi-precious, in which continue to
animate the line-warm, enthusiastic and colorful personality.
The fashion
line's appeal stems from the designer's belief that jewelry is
an expression of the woman who wears it. "Our jewelry enhances
the beauty of its owner. It is the accent of her beauty."
Berge Abajian, creator of Bergio, commits to handcrafting ensures
and unusually high level
of workmanship.
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Scavia's brand
ended 2004 on a rise and has started 2005 under good supports
and released marvelous collections in which can show the
world of what is real elegant for everyday life. Fulvio Maria
Scavia's brand can interpret its style, the first in informal,
everyday contexts; the second
in a very personal concept of elegance expressed through collection
of precious accessories
In addition,
Scavia was first established in 1923 as a goldsmith's workshop
in Milan, the firm becomes a large family of Italian luxury in
which
gears over to assume its international leadership in the world
of fine jewelry. Today, as 80 years age, Scavia jewelry is still
made by hand,
thus imbuing each jewel with a special added value the make it
truly unique.
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1. The name of diamond was initially
used in ancient Sanskrit script of India. Diamond was first
known as "Vatchara" which means lightning. The
assimilation of Indian culture has eventually transformed
the Indian word "Patchara" into "Petch"
or diamond in Thai.
2. In the Tripitaka, or the
teachings of Buddha, seven auspicious natural ore are referred
to which include "Suvan" or gold, "Ratchata"
or silver, "Pavar" or Praparn crystal "Manee"
or Manee silver, "Veluriyang" or Phaitoon crystal
or cat's eye diamond, "Mutangta" or Mukda crystal,
and "Vachira" or diamond.
3. Historical evidences reveal that
human has long been familiar with diamond but no one knows
exactly when. In early days, human used diamond as amulet,
to protect themselves from danger or evil things. It was
believed to be powerful when the diamond was worn in the
left side of the body. Diamond was used as amulet rather
than jewelry and for this more men wore diamond than women.
4. Some l ,000 years ago, Europeans
believed diamond was a sacred object capable of ridding
danger caused by ghosts or evil things. Those who saw diamond
before the trip were believed to be safe during the journey.
5.Diamond is gemstones of
believe. For example, Queen Mary of Scotland believed the
ring on her finger protected her from being assassinated.
Nonetheless, she was executed by Queen Elizabeth I.
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6. During the Middle Ages there
was a believe that diamond helped prevent epidemics. Queen
Elizabeth I of England was wearing a diamond at her chest
to protect her against epidemics.
7. Ancient legend had it that
the birth of diamond was from the bones of a mythical giant
named "Mahapolasutra" who was preparing himself
for a diet ceremony. He died at the end of the 7th day of
the ceremony. Following his death, the angels took his bones
and buried them everywhere. These bones later became diamonds.
8. There is a diamond with
the unique meaning called "the Cuban Capitol",
a representation of Cuban pride (symbolizing military boundary).
It is buried underneath the point believed to be the center
of Cuba, at the city of Havana.
9. Diamond is an auspicious
gemstone for the month of April, or the Aries. Diamond empowers
the charisma of the wearer. This is in accordance with the
real character of the Aries-a natural born leader.
10. In the Thai astrological
text called "Brahamachat", diamond is referred
to as an auspicious gemstone for those born in the year
of the small snake.
11. Diamond has a hardness of 10
Moh's scale. It is the hardest matter-140 times harder than
ruby.
12. Diamond symbolizes purity,
eternal love and power. It is therefore the perfect gemstone
for wedding ring.
13. According to the ancient
text, the good characteristics of diamond are as follows:
Brahmanachat diamond is white in color, shining and sparkling
like sun light at noon. It is suggested that you wear this
kind of diamond on your right index and you will be wealth
and all enemies will fade away.
14. Samanachat Diamond is
yellow in color like chicken oil. Wear it on your right
index and you will always be happy, prosperous and mighty.
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15. Paesachat diamond is green
in color and extremely sparkling. Wear it on your right index
and you will have good luck in business and prosperous life
and yourenemies will fade away.
16. Suthachat diamond is black. The
person possessing it is believed to be wealthy. If you are
in agricultural business your produce will be fruitful.
17. Indians in ancient time
believed that i diamond has a mysterious power that brings
victory. As a channel for worship, diamond was used to decorate
deva (god) statue. It was common during those days to find
diamonds at the eyes of the deva statues. Indian kings were
among those who used diamonds to protect themselves from the
evil.
18. During the 14th century
some had been believed in dual sex character of diamond. Based
on this thought, it was believed that putting the diamonds
together would give birth to small diamonds.
19. Diamond's journey to Europe
was made possible when the Portuguese navigator Vasco da Gama
discovered the maritime route from Europe to India in1498.
With the new route doubling the Caper of Good Hope, India
and Europe were connected commercially and more Europeans
became interested in diamond trade. Venice became the center
for diamond cutting. The European dynasties and noblemen were
among the first group of people to use diamond and thanks
to the development of Europe; diamond was spread all over
the world and finally became part of the history.
20. Diamond in Thailand was
first discovered over 40 years ago. It was recorded that diamond
was found along with tin in mining area in Phuket and Phang-nga
in tin-rich mining areas both in-land and off-shore Andaman
Sea west of Takuapa District as well as in Phuket.
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21. Most diamonds
found in Thailand have the size between l .8 to 4.7 mm. (0.04-0.89
karat). A 6-karat diamond was reportedly found in the Kapong
District, Phang-nga. Part of this diamond was good for gems
cutting.
22. The source
of diamond in Thailand is currently not known but it is believed
that it is originated from pebbly mud stone which is different
from diamonds in other parts of the world, which are mostly
found in kimberlite stone.
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3. Apart form being object of ornament, diamond is used in other
daily activities such as drilling, scientific, engineering and
medical equipment. For example, it is used to laminate the window
surface of spaceship, enabling it to withstand the temperature
as high as 490 degree Celsius while filtering the ultraviolet
so that it would not get inside the spaceship and harm the astronauts.
24. The fact that diamond
is less responded to being enlarged when heated makes it perfect
material for absorbing heat in electronic circuit.
Physicians use knife laminated with diamond when performing
eye operation, etc.
25.
The melting point of a diamond-6900 Fahrenheit-is two-and-a-half
times that of steel.
26.
The fact that Diamonds are a hard substance refers to their
ability to withstand scratching. But that is different than
toughness, which refers to the ability to withstand breaking
or cleavage.
27. Interstellar
space is filled with trillions of microscopic diamond crystals
that astronomers believe are the byproducts created by the expansion,
contraction and explosion of dying stars.
28.
Diamonds are the hardest of all gemstones and as a result in
the Middle Ages they acquired the '* name 'the invincible
29. The ancient Greeks believed
diamonds were tears of the Gods.
30.
To the Romans, diamonds were splinters from falling stars. C
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Hong
Kong's dynamic lifestyle provided dramatic inspiration
to gifted designers whose winning creations reflected
the themes, "A Convergence
of the Classics & the Modern" and "Color
of Cultures." Competition awards divided in
3 categories, Best of Show Award at the annual competition
which attracted 1 76 entries. Other entries were
selected as the winner of the Craftsmanship &
Technology Award and Merit Award.
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1 Title of design : Sixty
Designer: Chu
Wai On
Inspiration: The circles
and dots of the 60's.
2 Title of design : Blink, Blink and Beyond
Designer: Kwan
Chok Kai
Inspiration: Washboard
3 Title of design : Sea of Treasure
Designer: Wu
Chui Luen
Inspiration: Fishes swim
freely in the sea.
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4 Title of design : Red Lantern
Designer: Ng
Mei Kan
Inspiration:
The red lantern of Mid-Autumn Festival
5 Title of design : Associated with Dance
Music
Designer: Cheng
Wai Yung Yvonne
Inspiration: Chinese
composition essay, which wrongly
expressed 'pearl
of the orient' as 'spider of the orient'
6 Title of design : Oriental Folding Fan
Designer: Lila
Wong
Inspiration: A
folding fan
7 Title of design : Water - nymph
Designer: Winny
Tsoi Yuk Yu
Inspiration: The
sweetest taste of femininity
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8 Title
of design : The Blossom
Designer: Wu
Chui Luen
Inspiration:
Petals
9 Title of design : Cubistic Articulation
of Colorful Hong Kong
Designer: Hung
Ying Luk
Inspiration:
Three-dimensional architecture
10 Title of design : Passage of yhe
Great Wall
Designer: Wu
Chui Luen
Inspiration:
The Creat Wall
11 Title of design : Maze
Designer: Wu
Chui Luen
Inspiration:
The whirl-shaped pattern
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12 Title
of design : Picasso
Designer: Chu
Shuk Mei
Inspiration:
Pablo Picasso
13 Title of design : Star Night
Designer: Lila
Wong
Inspiration:
The renowned painting of Vincent van Gogh's Star Night
14 Title of design : Chinese Dance
Designer: Lila
Wong
Inspiration:
A fan swaying in dancing steps
15 Title of design : Beauty of Butterfly
Designer: Chan
Wai Man
Inspiration:
The butterfly bursting out from the cocoon |
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16 Title of design
: Flag of Glory
Designer: Wu
Chui Luen
Inspiration:
The rising national flag flying in the wind
17 Title of design : Reinterpretation of
Classicism-A Dancing Act
Designer: Hung
Ying Luk
Inspiration:
Booming flowers in classical drawings
expressed
in a contemporary style like a dance performance
amidst the flowers.
18 Title of design : Modern Marriage
Designer: Kong
Ling Florence
Inspiration:
Modernity and tradition internation
19 Title of design : Constellate
Designer: Chow
Pink Wa
Hong
Kong in an international city, gathering both Eastern
and
Western cultures |
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