At the closing press conference, Baselworld’s managing director Sylvie Ritter summarized that this year’s edition proved to be successful. An overwhelming majority of the exhibitors reported very satisfactory business results, stated the organizer press release. It further stated that the new format, fewer exhibitors and shorter duration, were positively received. Baselworld is known to provide a stage on which the leading companies in the jewellery and gemstone industries can unveil their newest creations and their most precious rarities in front of a global audience. All leading brands will be reportedly exhibiting at Baselworld 2019. The press release further mentioned that definitive commitments have been received from Rolex, Swatch Group, Patek Phillippe, LVMH, Chopard, Breitling, Chanel and many other brands.
At the time of opening ceremony, René Kamm, Chief Executive Officer of the MCH Group, cordially welcomed Swiss Federal Councillor Doris Leuthard and all of the other guests to the ceremony. Kamm emphasized that Baselworld is currently undergoing a process of transformation, but in its core, Baselworld will remain what it has always been: “A unique meeting place for the best in the industry.”
DW Picks Top Watches
OMEGA
OMEGA showcased many exciting new timepieces at
Baselworld this year. This year, the iconic Seamaster
Diver 300M celebrates 25 years with a range of updated
models. Besides, there were other anniversaries and new
collections to explore - from the new Trésor to a spaceinspired
Speedmaster. However, it was difficult to take eyes
off the Seamaster Aqua Terra Jewellery watch. The new
design is a perfect mix of captivating design and radiant
jewels. Along with a 38 mm 18K Sedna™ gold case, this
timepiece takes the craftsmanship of precious materials
even further, with a diamond-paved bezel, 12 marquise-cut
red rubies for indexes, and 191 diamonds on the dial.
CARL F. BUCHERER
The famous watchmaker once again
impressively demonstrated its innovative
capacity with the introduction of the new
Manero Tourbillon Double Peripheral. This
watch an elegant and exclusive timepiece
that features the globally unique CFB
T3000 manufacture caliber. The uniqueness
of the complication is honored in the timepiece’s appearance: the tourbillon floats
prominently at 12 o’clock. With a diameter
of 43 millimeters, the classically round
case made from 18K rose gold provides a
harmonious and elegant setting for the new
CFB T3000 manufacture movement, which
has been developed entirely in-house by
Carl F. Bucherer.
GRAFF
Graff’s Floral Tourbillon collection of
watches elegantly demonstrates the brand’s
fascination for flowers and floral designs.
This romantic and feminine design combines
all of the world’s most complex métiers d’art
techniques: enamel painting, micro-painting
and extraordinarily intricate diamond setting.
Available in four distinct colourways, pink,
blue, purple and white; each of these timepieces
displays a distinct persona – ranging from the
calm, serene tones of the blue dial, to the fiery,
passionate hues upon the pink dial – reflecting
the myriad personalities of our female clientele.
PATEK PHILIPPE
The brand presented a collection of rare handcrafted
timepieces at Baselworld. More than fifty remarkable
creations that pay tribute to a broad palette of exquisite artisanal
skills were showcased. Manual engraving, cloisonné enamel,
miniature painting on enamel or wood micro-marquetry, discover
all the limited editions and one-of-a-kind pieces that reflect
eclectic sources of inspiration and combine technical prowess
with remarkable creativity.
GIBERG
Andreas Altmann, the Swiss designer revealed his first
timekeeping piece at Baselworld, an elegant ode to
femininity with a delicate, Russian-inspired name: Niura.
The focal point of this miniature artwork is the manufacture
calibre created especially for, and by, the brand. This doublebarrel
flying tourbillon ensures unwavering time-keeping
precision. Encrusted with 2,156 diamonds, this dazzling
watch is a nod to a glorious age in which jewellery fused both
art and breath-taking beauty, mirroring the lifestyles of the
times.
STENZHORN
This year, Stenzhorn took up a frosty
but sparkling theme called ICE ZEIT.
The ICE ZEIT collection is an explosion of
diamonds in brilliant, baguette and carré cut.
The diamonds are captured in the Invisible
Setting and arranged by a technique specially
developed by Stenzhorn (2nd Skin), so that,
for example, the necklace wears like a second
skin. One of the highlights of the collection
is the necklace “Storm”, which was created
in 2nd skin technique from brilliant and
baguette diamonds.
CHOPARD
The Happy Hearts line embraces the heart as a
symbolic motif of the Happy Diamonds collection,
interpreting it with playful creativity. These timeless
pendant earrings in 18K rose gold shines with elegant
hearts in natural white mother-of-pearl and diamondset,
with a single moving diamond that dances in a
sparkling celebration of love. Precious expression
of the moment of happiness, the Happy Hearts line
represents the modern-day talisman - true token of
love and free-spirited women.
ROBERTO COIN
Brand author of many trends, Roberto Coin’s creations
are considered exclusive mix of imagination, creativity
and aesthetic sensitivity, true works of art. Here’s a
Siberian Tigers Limited Edition ring in 18K white gold with
colourless and black diamonds, pink sapphires and enamel.
The highest manufacturing art and the unmistakable
creativity of Roberto Coin meet once again to give life to
The Siberian Tigers. Supreme examples of beauty and
force, these sculpture jewels are dedicated to the elegance,
sensuality and power that every woman has inside.
TAMARA COMOLLI
German-born designer Tamara Comolli stands
for precious jewellery with a twist. The Mikado
Flamenco bracelet, a captivating masterpiece of vibrant
gemstone acorns set in rose gold. The carefully selected
gemstones and the unique colour harmony make it to
one of the most stunning jewellery pieces.
SOUL CAROUSEL BY REENA AHLUWALIA
The ‘Soul Carousel’ is top on fashion, colourful, interactive and
interchangeable jewellery collection. This new line is Reena’s
partnership with Aaron Shum Jewelry and Swarovski. The natural
diamond jewellery pieces are patented and have multi-layered,
spinning forms that can easily be detached to be worn in multipleways.
The collection is an explosion of colour, and uses Swarovski®
Created Stones in a hyper-energized rainbow palette. The collection
has a worldwide patent and design copyright. The designer has used a
combination of natural diamonds with Swarovski® Created Stones to
add a punch of colour, volume and provide an unmatchable price point
to retailers worldwide.
NANIS
Dancing Reverse Collection
earrings are crafted in
18K gold and are studded in
London Blue Topaz, sapphires
and diamonds. The collection
has earrings and rings that
give a nod, with their possible
asymmetry, to the play of mirrors
that completes refined double
face outfits. These are the jewels
with double-faced aspect which
alternate large natural stones and
pavé in different colours, with
unique and surprising details.
MATTIA CIELO
At Baselworld 2018 jeweller Mattia Cielo aimed to
reassert the outstanding features of its high-end
creations through what is, and will doubtless remain
the signature collection, the so often imitated but never
equalled Rugiada. A big jewel was featured at the
entrance to the new stand at Baselworld 2018, where
the entire collection can be admired in all the external
showcases. The ultimate highlight was a “one-off”
outstanding 16-turn bracelet.
FOPE
The FOPE gold newness revolve
around Flex’it, the international
success it invented and patented in its
own factory in Vicenza, Italy. These
Flex’it bracelets are entirely made of
18K gold and are stretchable thanks to
dozens of gold springs hidden between
each link.
K DI KUORE
K di Kuore introduced “Elegance”
it’s another brand new collection.
Here the polished gold is mixed with the
tubogas giving rise to a timeless classic.
It’s a sophisticated jewel but, at the same
time, it’s wearable every day.
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