Editor’s Note
This article highlights the global significance of the Vicenza Oro 1 fair, an Italian event that serves as a major international hub for the jewelry industry, attracting a worldwide audience of professionals.
In January 2002, the “Vicenza Oro 1” fair was once again held in the city of Vicenza, Italy. This event brings together over 1,500 jewelry manufacturers, the majority of which are Italian companies.
However, “Vicenza Oro” is far from just a local Italian fair. It is a major international event that attracts tens of thousands of buyers and journalists from around the world. The venue buzzes not only with Italian but also with English and French, and many buyers from Asia and Jewish diamond merchants wearing kippahs (skullcaps) were also seen. Although, it seems the number of visitors from the United States was notably lower this time.
Let’s introduce some of the notable jewelry trends observed. First, pendants that beautifully adorn the V-neckline.
A few years ago, a pendant style called the “Y-chain” became popular in Japan (more accurately, it should be called the Lavalier style). If the shape of that pendant was a “Y,” the pendants emerging this time are closer to a “T” shape. Necklaces that hang long from around the collarbone were seen at numerous booths, and many female buyers were already wearing them.
Left: Antonini
A pendant made by connecting “O”-shaped components. It has a pleasant three-dimensional quality with well-defined details. The matching earrings are designed so the hoops lie parallel to the face.
Right: Antonini
A pendant incorporating geometric motifs. It makes a strong statement when worn over knitwear. Also, note the styling with bangles and pinky rings.
Left: Antonini
What looks like an emerald is actually tsavorite (a type of garnet). It’s a viridian stone with a high refractive index, sparkling with a beautiful brilliance. Using such distinctive colored gemstones was one of the trends.
Right: Kimento
With the previous Y-chain, the intersection point was lower. This time, the characteristic is that it hangs long from a point almost at the collarbone.
On the next page, we introduce necklaces with gold woven like knitwear.
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