SHANGHAI, June 24, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Swarovski is delighted to announce the opening of the seventh edition of World Jewelry Facets, which has taken place at the Shanghai Gallery of Art at Three on the Bund. This year, the theme is "The Art of Crystals". Reflecting Swarovski's long tradition of creative partnerships, World Jewelry Facets is an inspirational expression of craftsmanship and of the finest art and design talent in the fashion jewelry world.
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June 23, 2016, a glamorous celebration at the Shanghai Gallery of Art at Three on the Bund, the iconic century-old building, restored in 2000 by the acclaimed architect Michael Graves, and today regarded as one of the city's outstanding landmarks. The historic venue provided an elegant backdrop to the official opening of World Jewelry Facets 2016, in addition to showcasing stunning design collaborations and immersive art installations.
A tribute to the artistry and technical mastery of Swarovski crystal, World Jewelry Facets honors the vision of the designers who partner with the crystal maison. From couture to cutting-edge, more than fifty international designers who have helped make this jewelry exhibition memorable with one-off showpieces, as well as items from their collections, are:
A L´ÉPOQUE, Ana Diaz, Ambrosia Paris, Arande, Artwear Dimitriadis, Atelier Swarovski, Ben Amun, Boccadamo, Belle Starr, Brighton, Caleidoscópio, Cadenzza, Chan Luu, Citlali, Coeur de Lion, Complex Biz, Coeur de Lion, Corso, Cuzan, Crystal Evolution, Delphine Charlotte Parmentier, Dian Plata, DRESS UP EVERYDAY, Ekaterini, Gas Bijoux, HEFANG Jewelry, Heidi Daus, Hélène Zubeldia, Iskra, Jean Paul Gaultier for Swarovski, JOOMAY, JUDYHUA, JULIO JORDAN ACCESSORIES, Kate Spade/Fossil, Kenzo, Krikor, Liz Palacios, LS Bohemia, Les Georgettes™, Li By Richard Orlinski, Marie Boltenstern, Marquette LA, Marmèn, may mOma, Melissa Kandiyoti, Michal Negrin, Minetani, Nina Bridal, Nina Ricci, On aura tout vu, Ortiz Espinosa, Otazu, O.Yang, P by PANACHE, Reminiscence, Roberto Cavalli, Roberto Giannotti, Samuel Burstein, Senhoa, Sorrelli, Sass & Bide, SPARK, Swarovski, T.Arrigoni, Turmalina y Durando, Uno de 50, Valerie Valentine, VENDOME BOUTIQUE, Versace, Vivienne Westwood, VINTAGE HOLLYWOOD and Wang pei yi.
Thirty five different brands with products' crystals from Swarovski have been featured, including AOC, Arte Mundi, Casabella, Coach, Crystalland, Crystocraft, Davena, Erdos, Fila, Garmin, Gofu, House of Sillage, Innisfree, Koyo, Kymco, La Clover, Maxwell, Olanies, Onkyo, Only, Otterbox, PRSR, Rastignac Cognac, Riserva, Saga, Septwolves, Staccato, Thermos, Neoglory, Veecans, Wuliangye, Xuping Jewelry, Yadea, Youthfinity by Mary Kay and Zhenbei.
In addition, Atelier Swarovski also presents new jewelry collections for Autumn/Winter 2016 from designers Peter Pilotto, Rosie Assoulin, Jean Paul Gaultier and Ye Mingzi, alongside the continued evolution of the Core Collection.
Two of this year's World Jewelry Facets highlights include a spectacular kinetic crystal installation 'Sundew' by Elaine Yan Ling Ng whose unique design approach encompasses textiles, electronics and biomimicry to create a highly interactive presentation and 'The Shaping Grows' by Semiconductor, a UK-based duo, Ruth Jarman and Joe Gerhardt who have created a stunning computer-generated subterranean crystal cave controlled by seismic data from earthquake activity around the world.
Following the opening event on June 23, the exhibition will be open to the public for two weeks.
Swarovski delivers a diverse portfolio of unmatched quality, craftsmanship, and creativity.
Founded in 1895 in Austria, Swarovski designs, manufactures and markets high-quality crystals, genuine gemstones and created stones as well as finished products such as jewelry, accessories and lighting. Now celebrating its 121st anniversary and run by the fifth generation of family members, Swarovski Crystal Business has a global reach with approximately 2,680 stores in around 170 countries, more than 26,000 employees, and revenue of about 2.6 billion euros in 2015. Together with its sister companies Swarovski Optik (optical devices) and Tyrolit (abrasives), Swarovski Crystal Business forms the Swarovski Group. In 2015, the Group generated revenue of about 3.37 billion euros and employed more than 30,000 people. The Swarovski Foundation was set up in 2012 to honor the philanthropic spirit of founder Daniel Swarovski. Its mission is to support creativity and culture, promote wellbeing, and conserve natural resources.
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