TAIPEI, June 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Yamanashi Prefecture, the home of the Japanese jewellery industry, was known for its glittering, translucent and high-quality "Kofu Crystals" during earlier periods. In recent years, Yamanashi has become world-renowned for gemstone cutting and metalworking techniques, and it has long been the birthplace of many exported Japanese jewelleries.
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Having visited Taiwan Jewellery & Gem Fair for two years, the Yamanashi Crystal Art Sculpture Cooperative rates the Fair very highly. As a result the Association has decided to invite its skillful sculptor members to exhibit at the 2015 Taiwan Jewellery & Gem Fair. Visitors to the 2015 Fair will see a variety of sophisticated crystal and gemstone sculptures with intricate patterns carved by experienced lapidaries from Yamanashi.
Organised by UBM Asia Ltd., Taiwan Branch and the Taiwan Jewelry Industry Association, the 3rd edition of Taiwan Jewellery & Gem Fair will be held on 20-23 November 2015 at the Taipei World Trade Center. In addition to the showcase of exquisite crystal works from Japan, local jewellers in Taiwan will also have their dazzling collections exhibited at the Fair.
Designer Mr. Shih Chin Tiao, who was featured on the 2015 Chinese New Year show program, "Treasure Hunt" broadcast on China National TV, will exhibit his own jewellery brand "Atlen" at the 2015 Taiwan Jewellery & Gem Fair. Mr. Shih was once an apprentice from the countryside, after years of dedicated hard work, he has grown into a successful jewellery designer with keen sets of goldsmithing techniques. Every jewellery piece that's being presented at the Fair is a product of countless meticulous design revisions.
Lately, the jewellery auction market is paying close attention to designer Mr. Tsai An Ho who has been concentrating on jewellery design using a mixture of different materials, mainly titanium and k-gold. It is worth noting that not many designers have the skills to work with titanium. It took Tsai numerous trials and errors to be able to present his design works with gleam of neon lights and perfect line curves. Tsai believes that jewellery should not only be decorative but should also be a work of art which is to be added to people's collection. In addition to design, Mr. Tsai is also actively training goldsmith apprentices to pass on his exceptional craftsmanship to the next generation.
Continuing the jewellery design activities and creative goldsmithing seminars of 2014, this year UBM Asia will co-organize the "2015 Goldsmith Contest". With the instructions from the Department of Labour, Taipei City Government, the Taipei Jeweler's Association will choose top five goldsmiths in the pre-contest whose works will be displayed at the 2015 Taiwan Jewellery & Gem Fair where the first place will be decided. Meanwhile, the Taiwan Creative Jewellery Designer Association will be hosting a jewellery design contest with the topic of "BRIDGE". This contest is focusing on creativity, vision and techniques and is welcoming contestants from industry professionals and/or students. The winning pieces will be showcased at the Fair as well the awarding ceremony.
Since its first edition, not only has the Taiwan Jewellery & Gem Fair provided an international trading platform for both local and foreign jewellers but it has also rejuvenated the jewellery industry in Taiwan. This year, with more support from associations, domestic and overseas, local jewellery industry should be able to attract more young talents with creative minds to be a part of the business which would in turn strengthen jewellery manufacturing and design in Taiwan.
Owned by UBM plc listed on the London Stock Exchange, UBM Asia is the largest trade show organiser in Asia and the largest commercial organiser in China, India and Malaysia. Established with its headquarters in Hong Kong and subsidiary companies across Asia and in the US, UBM Asia has a strong global presence in 24 major cities with 30 offices and 1,300 staff.
With a track record spanning over 30 years, UBM Asia operates in 20 market sectors with 230 dynamic face-to-face exhibitions and high-level professional conferences, 23 targeted trade publications, 20 round-the-clock online products for over 1,000,000 quality exhibitors, visitors, conference delegates, advertisers and subscribers from all over the world. We provide a one-stop diversified global service for high-value business matching, quality market news and online trading networks.
UBM Asia has extensive office networks in China, Southeast Asia and India, three of the world's fastest growing B2B events markets. UBM China has 11 offices in the major cities in mainland China, including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Guzhen and Shenzhen, where we organise 90 exhibitions and conferences. In ASEAN, UBM Asia operates from its offices in Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Vietnam and the Philippines with over 40 events in this region. UBM India teams in Mumbai, New Delhi, Bengaluru and Chennai organise 40 exhibitions and conferences every year across the country.
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