PEARL REPORT | 35 | 2022-2023 精辟视野 and Hong Kong for client viewing and then to Shenzhen. “The auction period takes three weeks but is bearing fruit. Even without face-to-face client interactions, we have had the best results in years, with South Sea pearl prices increasing over 20 per cent across various shapes, qualities and sizes,” explained Rosario. Demand for pearls is on the rise, especially for finerquality necklaces of 15mm upwards, with the US, China and Asia Pacific driving the business. “Our sales of necklaces and jewellery to mainland China have doubled in the past 12 months,” he noted. Autore also invests heavily in research and development to boost farming operations. Over the last 15 years, improved husbandry and production methods have consistently yielded better-quality pearls with higher lustre and cleaner surface. Autore owns and operates 10 South Sea pearl farms globally, harvesting over 350,000 pearls and manufacturing 2,000 pearl necklaces annually. This innovative spirit is likewise evident in Autore’s jewellery collections, which combine nature- and heritage-inspired elements with architectural motifs. Every collection is based on research and trends analysis in jewellery, fashion, interior design and colour directions. South Sea pearls are beloved for their stunning lustre, making them the perfect jewellery centrepiece. Autore, the second largest producer and quota holder in Australia, offers exceptional South Sea pearls to adorn fine jewellery pieces, noted Rosario. 2020年9月，Autore在当地和海外合作伙伴的协助 下，成功举办了一场拍卖会，其后更积极应对与疫情相 关的挑战。 Autore首席执行官兼创始人Rosario Autore透露，由 于南洋白珠供应紧张，2022年的市场需求达到十年来最 高水平。 除了供应南洋珠，Autore的珍珠首饰设计亦出类拔 萃。在2022年4月举行的慕尼黑Inhorgenta珠宝钟表展 上，该公司荣获“高级珠宝大奖”，是他们第九个国际设 计奖项。 开创新前沿 全新的拍卖程序中，珍珠拍品必须从澳大利亚运送 至日本和香港地区供客户预览，然后再送抵深圳，因此 需时较长。 Rosario解释：“拍卖期需时三周，但成果昭著。就算客 户未能面对面进行直接交流，我们仍然取得多年来最佳 的拍卖成绩。各种形状、品质和尺寸的南洋珠，价格上升 了超过20%。” 市场需求与日俱增，对直径15毫米以上的优质南洋 珠项链更是推崇备至。美国、中国和亚太市场，都是推动 业务发展的重要支柱。他指出：“过去12个月，我们在中 国内地的项链和珠宝销售额增加了一倍。” 除此以外，Autore还大力投资研发项目，进一步提升 养殖场的水平。在过去的15年，养殖和生产方式不断改 进，令珍珠品质更佳、更具光泽、表面更洁净无瑕。Autore 在全球拥有并经营10个南洋珠养殖场，每年收成超过 350,000颗，并制作2,000条项链。 Autore的首饰系列极致发挥创新精神，将大自然和传 统元素结合具建筑美的形态。所有系列均以珠宝、时装、 室内设计和色彩的研究和趋势分析为基础。 南洋珠因其美丽的光泽而备受宠爱，堪称珠宝首饰 的完美主角。Rosario指出， Autore作为澳大利亚第二 大珍珠生产商和配额持有 者，其优质南洋珠是点缀 高级珠宝的上佳之选。 扎根澳大利亚的Autore Group在2020年克服疫情挑 战，顺利举行南洋珠拍卖会。该公司每年在香港地 区和神户平均举办二至四 次现场拍卖会，吸引100至 150名国际客户亲赴竞投， 然而疫情期间的旅游限制， 令一切变得困难重重。 All pearl photos from Autore 所有珍珠照片由Autore提供 Pearl jewellery by Autore Autore的珍珠首饰
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