6 Must-See Brands At The Abu Dhabi Jewellery & Watch Show
The 26th edition of the show kicks off today at 4pm, where 140 brands from around the world will be showcased. Browse through Bazaar’s top glittering picks from this year’s event
1. David Webb
The New York jeweller will be participating at the event for the first time, showcasing a special selection of new one-of-a-kind jewels as well as a full range of its most iconic styles. The latter includes their emblematic Zebra bracelet made from black and white enamel with rubies and diamonds, which pays tribute to the famous design owned by former Harper’s Bazaar editor, Diana Vreeland.
Courtesy David Webb
2. Karen Suen
Hong Kong designer Karen Suen brings her handmade jewellery collections to the event, with every piece created using the finest natural gems and diamonds mounted in gold or platinum – ideal for casual everyday glamour or knock-out evening elegance.
3. 55FIFTY7 The Diamond Studio
The Dubai-based atelier founded by Maryam Hassani and world-leading diamantaire Dr. Harshad Mehta presents their award winning in-house collections, as well as their bespoke service allowing clients to create their own unique designs.
Courtesy 55Fifty7
4. Ralph Masri
Jewels by the 29 year-old Lebanese designer are already firm favourites of Her Majesty Queen Rania, Meghan Markle and Gigi Hadid amongst others, and new creations from his Modernist collection will be on view at the event.
Courtesy Ralph Masri
5. Al Hashimi Pearls
The Bahrain jewellery house has been established since the 19th century, and will exhibit exquisite creations featuring the Queen of gemstones and treasures of the sea that the Gulf is renowned for – natural pearls.
Courtesy Al Hashimi Pearls
6. Yoko London
Meanwhile the pearl theme continues with the family-run fine jewellery house Yoko London, who place such importance on sourcing the finest cultured pearls from around the world that it can take up to a year to locate a single pearl with the characteristics to complete one of their designs.
Courtesy Yoko London
See these brands and many more at the International Jewellery and Watch Show Abu Dhabi, running from 25th–29th October 2018 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Centre (ADNEC), 4pm -10pm daily. Entrance is free.