GEMSWORLD | 21 | 2024 INSIGHT 精辟洞见 A vertically integrated company, Miranda Group sources raw materials from its own and associate mines in Brazil, Mozambique and Nigeria; processes these at its Hong Kong workshop under the supervision of a Brazilian master gemstone cutter; and then polishes the stones at its factory in China. All polished gemstones are then returned to Hong Kong for international distribution. According to Li, the company launched eight new collections in 2023 to meet growing demand from Europe and Asia. The collections – Paraiba, Amazon, Blue Planet, Ocean, Carnival, Barbie, Fire and Rainbow – consist of more than 300 layouts of fine-quality, carefully selected and matched coloured gemstones. The leading collection, Carnival, offers meticulously arranged layouts of diverse gemstones with matching colour tones in uniform or complementary cuts and shapes. These gems, including morganite, kunzite, aquamarine, tanzanite stones and Paraiba tourmalines, come in various gradations, sizes and colours, providing a diverse array of options to suit individual preferences. “Our customers appreciate our efforts to assist them in creating cohesive collections. With our meticulously curated layouts, they can produce an entire set or line without worrying about matching colours and cuts,” Li said. Besides its signature layouts, Miranda Group introduced special boxes consisting of single pieces, matched pairs and sets of Paraiba tourmalines from its own mines in the fourth quarter of 2023. The mines Li described the gemstone market in 2023 as “conservative,” owing to global uncertainties such as rising inflation, natural disasters, lacklustre consumption and geopolitical issues. “Despite these challenges, our sales have been increasing steadily as the market continues to seek good-quality gemstones. By sourcing directly from our own mines and associate mines, we were able to meet market demand for premium goods,” she said. Looking ahead, the company is advancing its mining projects to ensure a sustainable supply of high-quality gemstones and further solidify its position in the market. It also plans to implement its Brazil Paraiba Batalha mine project this year while a full-scale production of Paraiba tourmalines in Mozambique is expected to likewise commence in 2024. “Paraiba tourmalines from Brazil have become highly sought after in the market in recent years, but low production has created constraints in meeting demand. We are thus excited about the impending production boost from our new mine projects,” Li said. 美宏达集团的总部设于中国香港,以精美切割和匹 配的彩色宝石,编制出各式各样的成套宝石,在 业界享有盛誉。其核心产品包括帕拉依巴碧玺、 海蓝宝石、摩根石、红碧玺、粉红碧玺和绿碧玺等等。该集团 的客户范围多元化,当中包括国际领先的珠宝品牌和设计 师,客户主要来自美国。据美宏达集团总经理Cam Li称,美 国、瑞士、意大利、台湾地区、中国香港、中国内地,以及印度 在2023年对高品质宝石的需求强劲。 目前,该公司在印度、日本和台湾地区取得了长足进步。 美宏达集团还将目光投向马来西亚、越南和中国内地等其 他前景光明的市场。 Li說∶“我们正在组建一支专门的团队,负责亚洲市场的 拓展工作。我们还将积极参加国际展览会,利用这些平台展 示我们的产品,发掘新机遇。” 全新系列 该公司管理层指蓝色深受人们喜爱,所以市场对帕拉伊 巴碧玺、海蓝宝石和其他蓝色宝石的需求稳定。 她解释说:“蓝色宝石具有令人惊叹的魅力,既能独当一 面,也能与其他颜色的宝石和谐搭配。因此,它们一直备受 追捧。” Li还指出,市场对粉红色和绿色宝石的需求持续,尤其以 粉红碧玺和薄荷绿碧玺最为畅销,而其他宝石如摩根石的 需求也同样节节上升。 Li解释道∶“设计师、中端到顶级珠宝品牌一直在寻找新 的、优质的宝石,富有吸引力的颜色组合,以及良好至出色 的切割和抛光,以制作出令人兴奋的首饰系列。这对推动整 个2023年的需求发挥了关键作用。” 作为一家垂直整合的公司,美宏达集团从其位于巴西、 莫桑比克和尼日利亚的自有矿场和联营矿场采购原材料; 及后在巴西宝石切割大师的监督下,在其香港地区的工场 进行加工;然后在内地的工厂进行宝石抛光工序。所有经过 抛光的宝石会运回中国香港进行国际分销。 Li表示,该集团在2023年推出了八个新系列,以满足欧 洲和亚洲日益增长的需求。这些系列名为Paraiba、Amazon 、 Blue Planet、Ocean、Carnival、Barbie、Fire和Rainbow,提供 300多套由精心挑选和搭配的优质彩色宝石组成的成套宝石。 领衔系列Carnival将各种色调相匹配、切割和形状一致 或互补的彩色宝石,精心编排成成套宝石。这些宝石包括摩 根石、紫锂辉石、海蓝宝石、坦桑石和帕拉依巴碧玺,并有不 同等级、大小和颜色,以供客户根据个人喜好选择。 Li说∶“我们的客户非常欣赏我们付出的努力,为其打造 具一致性的宝石系列。他们可以利用成套宝石制作一整套 首饰,甚至整个系列,而不必担心颜色和切割的匹配问题。” 除了标志性的成套宝石,美宏达集团还在2023年第四季 度推出了由单颗、成对和成套帕拉伊巴碧玺组成的特别礼 盒。这些帕拉伊巴碧玺均来自其自家矿山。 矿山发展 由于通胀、自然灾害、消费疲软和地缘政治问题等环球 不确定因素,Li形容2023年的宝石市场为“保守"。 她说:“尽管面临这些挑战,我们的销售额仍然稳步上扬, 因为市场持续寻求优质宝石。通过直接从我们自己的矿场和 联营矿场采购,我们能够满足市场对优质产品的需要。” 展望未来,公司正在推进其采矿项目,以确保高品质宝 石的可持续供应,并进一步巩固其市场地位。 该公司计划在今年实施巴西帕拉伊巴巴塔拉(Paraiba Batalha)矿项目,而莫桑比克帕拉伊巴碧玺的全面生产,预 计也将于2024年开始。Li说∶“近年来,来自巴西的帕拉伊 巴碧玺在市场上备受追捧,但由于产量低,难以满足需求。 而新矿山项目将提升产量,我们為此感到兴奋。”
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