The French Connection at the Hong Kong Trade Fair

The Blue Lagoon Butterfly Necklace: 18k yellow gold, translucent enamel with diamonds from Commelin, Paris.

For the first time French companies participated in the Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair as a group and they came putting their best foot forward. A total of 11 companies (eight jewelry manufacturers and three pearl and gem dealers) were organized by the French Watch, Clock, Jewellery, Silverware & Tableware Center under the brand name, “Emotion France.”

Among the trends for everyday and luxury jewelry that these French companies presented at the show are curved, feminine shapes based on nature; traditional romantic messages (such as hearts); hand-made patterns; a broad palette of color through the use various gemstones, pearls; and white metals, such as platinum, white gold and steel.

All of the products displayed the creativity, quality and diversity that are the trademarks of French style and design. Following is a sampling of the French jewelry at the show: 

Drop and round South Seas and Tahitian pearls from Alain Boite, Paris.

The Cuadrado ring and earrings with amethyst in yellow gold; ring with pink quartz in white gold; necklace with amethyst and pink sapphires in yellow gold from Bellon & Fils, Valence.

A bangle in a gold-colored metal from Cacharel, a brand owned by the Christian Bernard Group, Courtaboeuf.

The Reveuse Rings: Three handmade flower rings, made in black, white and red resin; gold 750 percent; and diamond pave from Creations Andre Benitah, Antony.

A ring in gold, white diamonds and black treated diamonds from Diamanti, a brand owned by the Christian Bernard Group, Courtaboeuf.

Lotus Bleu Jade and Spinels Earrings: A pair of 18k white gold earrings set with two cushion pink spinels 5.59 cts, two green jadeite cabochons 14.93 cts. and diamonds, from Garaude, Paris.

Flora: White gold ring with diamonds from Gay Freres, Annemasse.

Butterfly ring with diamond center, 0.40 ct., diamond pave, 0.87 ct., and white gold, from Joia, Lyon.

Rainbow: 18k white gold necklace, earrings and ring with multicolor pearls from Loiseau Kebadjian, Paris.