Leseine commissioned a Tahitian master-artisan who had been carving oysters for 30 years to carve traditional Polynesian motifs onto Tahitian pearls. “I wanted to take pearls that were not round and yet show how beautiful they could become with designs representing the soul of the culture; like strength, wisdom, peace, and protection.” Since then, thousands of the dramatic pearls have turned up in original creations by jewelry designers around the world captivated by their allure.

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In case you have missed our announcements the CPAA has produced an original 6 DVD set that takes you to Japan, The Philippians, China, Fiji and Tahiti as you follow the journey of the pearl from farm to a magnificent creation of jewelry.

The six DVD set includes a wonderful copulation beauty reel that is perfect to play in a retail store. The beauty reel truly brings out the romance of the pearl.

Order on CPAA.org

The first of its kind in Asia, the JNA Awards is an international event to honour and recognise excellence and achievements in the jewellery trade with a focus on contribution and advancement in the Asian region. The Awards ceremony and gala dinner will be held on September 20, 2012, during the September Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair, at The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong. It is organised by Jewellery News Asia ( www.jewellerynewsasia.com ) of UBM Asia in collaboration with UBM Awards.

Letitia Chow, Founder of Jewellery News Asia and Director of Business Development — Jewellery Group at UBM Asia said, “We are delighted and warmly welcome Robert Wan Tahiti partnering with us in this inaugural event. Robert Wan himself exemplifies the essence of the awards in terms of excellence and achievement. His presence will add lustre to this significant and exciting event.”

Robert Wan Tahiti is the brand representing the culmination of Robert Wan’s vision to create timeless exquisite pearl jewellery embracing his passion to combine elegance, nature and sophistication. The result is high-end feminine designs, chokers and sautoirs of superb-quality pearls from his farms in South Marutea, Polynesia. Robert Wan Group, located in Papeete, Tahiti, is a global brand that focuses its activities around the culture of Tahitian pearls. The Group is represented in Europe, Hong Kong, Mainland China, Japan, the Middle East and Oceania.

Robert Wan, Founder and Chairman of Robert Wan Tahiti, commented, “At Cannes Film Festival and the Academy Awards, you see celebrities wearing stunning jewellery. This time, the attention will be in Hong Kong at the JNA Awards where jewellery, gemstones and, of course, pearls will be the stars of the show. We are proud to sponsor the JNA Awards that celebrate and promote excellence in our industry.”

The event is calling for entries from now until May 4. Companies and individuals interested in submitting an application can visit www.JNAawards.com for entry forms and to obtain details on the awards categories, rules of entry, judging criteria and judging process.

JNA Awards Categories include:

Manufacturer of the Year

Retailer of the Year

Employer of the Year

Brand of the Year

Industry Innovation of the Year — Manufacturing

Industry Innovation of the Year — Retail

Sustainability Initiative of the Year

Young Leader of the Year (Age 30 or below)

3 Decades of Excellence Award

Outstanding Contribution to the Industry of the Year

Lifetime Achievement Award

Wonder of the World Award

Jewellery News Asia, first published in 1983, is the flagship magazine of UBM Asia’s ( www.ubmasia.com ) Jewellery Group. The publication is a leader in providing the latest industry updates and in-depth reports, covering the international jewellery trade with an Asia insight. Following its success, the publication launched its online edition, www.jewellerynewsasia.com in June 2011.

Note for Editors:

1. About UBM Asia ( www.ubmasia.com ) Owned by UBM plc listed on the London Stock Exchange, UBM Asia operates in 18 market sectors with headquarters in Hong Kong and subsidiary companies across Asia, including UBM China in Shanghai, Hangzhou, Guangzhou and Beijing. We have over 200 products including trade fairs, conferences, trade publications, B2B/B2C portals and virtual event services. As Asia’s leading exhibition organiser and the biggest commercial organiser in the two fastest-growing markets in Asia: China and India, we stage the leading events of their kind across Asia. Our 150 events, 24publications and 16 vertical portals serve a million-plus quality exhibitors, visitors, conference delegates, advertisers and subscribers from all over the world with high value face-to-face business-matching events, quality and instant news on market and industry trends and round-the-clock online trading networks and sourcing platforms. We have 1,000 staff in 21 major cities across Asia, stretching from Japan to Turkey.

2. About UBM plc ( www.ubm.com )UBM plc is a leading global company. We inform markets and bring the world’s buyers and sellers together at events, online, in print and provide them with the information they need to do business successfully. We focus on serving professional commercial communities, from doctors to game developers, from journalists to jewellery traders, from farmers to pharmacists around the world. Our 6,600 staff in more than 31 countries are organised into specialist teams that serve these communities, helping them to do business and their markets to work effectively and efficiently.

3. About UBM AwardsUBM Awards is UBM plc’s awards organiser and producer. Based in London, UBM Awards specialises in end-to-end delivery of cross-sector awards programmes and bespoke events worldwide. UBM Awards organises more than 30 awards and bespoke events annually including the National Business Awards, the Asian Awards and the National Sales Awards.

Please contact:

Jewellery News Asia UBM Asia (Hong Kong) +852-2516-1683enquiries@JNAawards.com

Paul Pimlett, Events DirectorUBM Awards (UK)+44(0)20-7921-8090paul.pimlett@ubm.com

SOURCE UBM Asia

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It’s their third international auction (the first of the year, the next will be in August), in partneship with “La Maison de la Perle”.

625 345 beads, or one tonne, whose value is estimated at 600 million Fcfp from 10 islands will be presented to 50 companies worldwide including Japan (The biggest buyer and responsabe for at least 50 percent of sales), Asia, U.S.A and New Zealand.

According to the GIE, their goal is to achieve a turnover of 400 million Fcfp, with about 35% of unsold lots.

So, you have a gorgeously classy bracelet or necklace, filled with stunning Tahitian Pearls, but how can you get the most out of owning such a beautiful piece of jewellery? The good thing about them is that they can be worn on many different occasions, which means that you can wear them as often as possible. If you are heading out to a fancy dinner then they are the perfect accompaniment to an elegant skirt and blouse combination. You could wear your hair up to really show off the necklace from every angle, as well as adding a fantastic touch of class to your look.

If you are heading out to a party for the evening, Tahitian Pearls are the ideal item to compliment beautiful evening dresses, diamond engagement rings and elegant shoes. You could wear your hair down so that the pearls on your necklace sparkle from beneath or up so that your pearl earrings are on display. The great thing about Tahitian Pearls in particular is that they are fantastically elegant while remaining understated. They are not too flashy and extravagant, but rather they sparkle with a delicate grace that will subtly enhance everything else that you are wearing.

Even if you are having a relaxing lunch with friends, this is still a perfect time to wear these pearls. Whether in a necklace, bracelet, earrings or ring, you will find that you feel very glamorous when you put them on as you can see how classy they are just by looking at them. If want to purchase some jewellery that incorporates Tahitian Pearls and would like some more information about them, then you have come to the right place. Have a look around our site to find out more and then you can decide which pieces would suit you best.

June 1-4, 2012: JCK Show – Las Vegas

June 21-24, 2012: Hong Kong Jewelry and Gem Fair

September 19-23, 2012: Asia World Expo - Hong Kong

September 21-25, 2012: Convention center - Hong Kong

July 13-16, 2012: Beijing International Jewellery Fair - China

October 25-28, 2012: Melbourne Polynesian Festival Australia

November 9-12, 2012: China International Gold, Jewellery & Gem Fair – Shanghai

“La Maison de la Perle” will also be part of the grand opening in 2012 with the Pearl Museum of Changsha to promote Tahitian pearls in Changsha City, Hunan Province in China. It’s a prime location, designated as “Tahiti Magic”.

Adding to the mix are more than 6,500 buyers from 87 buying missions, representing companies from 75 countries and regions.

Special Events

The show is also hosting some 20 special events, including jewellery parades and the Paspaley Pearl and Robert Wan Tahiti Perles auctions.

List of Tahitian Pearl Exhibitors

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Pearl farming in 2010
In 2010, the share of exports in total pearl local exports remained at 70% (against 92.5% in 2000), results a decline of 1.5% of the value of exports in one year. The volume on it increased by 5%. In 2010, the average price of pearl products for export increased from 490 CFP per gram to 460 CFP. Between 2001 and 2010, average price was divided by 4. Export volumes continue to grow faster so that the value with a doubling of volumes since 2006, while sales generated in exports fell 33%. The pearl is thus always a victim of decline in the quality of the product accompanied by over production. This trend professionals concerned about the Tahitian pearl. In addition, the distribution International that is concentrated to some traders, the promotion and marketing of the Tahitian pearl is still under competition and production is increasing worldwide. The areas open to the lagoon pearl nuclei and imports are increasing in 2010 parallel with a decrease in the number of concessions and producers. The number of dealers decreases significantly indicating a slowdown in sales.

The results of the cultured pearl gross export record their fifth year consecutive decline in sales (7.4 billion CFP, or – 1.5% in 2010), and the fourth consecutive year of increase in export volumes (16 000 tonnes, up 5%). while revenues reach the lowest level ever recorded, the volumes to reach by contrast the highest level. Mechanically, the average price per gram of pearl stood at its lowest level (460 CFP, against 490 in 2009). The number of pearls exports is also increasing at a high level (9.9 million + 1%), lowering the price of the pearl to 740 F. CFP (- 2%). The weight per pearl is almost stable (+ 2% to 1.63 gram).

Source: ISPF

You can download full report but it’s in French.
Here is a link of report translated in English (not accurate but can understand it)

Report in English (it’s CFP and not euro for exchange)

This contest takes place in two stages.
First, local buyers that they are dealers or jewelers were selected from each offive categories of shape, 3 Tahitian pearls which they considered to be the bestagainst the criteria of color, size, quality surface and luster.

These five beads have been designated by such experts as the best in eachcategory.
You have the great privilege of these five beauties shapes and natural colors to designate your favorite Pearl will have the great privilege of being elected the most beautiful Tahitian pearl on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of thecultured pearl of Tahiti.

It will then be such a miss, presented during the various operations conducted at the international promotion and Polynesia to be admired as many and continue to dream of men and women.

Play on Internet (Not sure if it’s for international users, couldn’t find on their rules, you might want to try)
Take the quiz  to participate in the draw for the Sunday, December 4, 2011 and try to win:

Stays valid between January 5 and June 30, 2012 for 2 to Tahiti, Bora Bora and Manihi, including:
•  2 Pass Inter-Islands Tahiti / Bora Bora / Manihi / Tahiti on Air Tahiti
• 2 nights at the Manava Suite Resort Tahiti Tahiti
• 3 nights at the Bora Bora Pearl Beach Resort
• 3 nights at Manihi Pearl Beach Resort

Maison de la perle