INSIGHT 睿智角度 PEARL REPORT | 43 | 2024-2025 exceptional pearl necklaces and pairs. Consumers, however, are buying these in fewer quantities. “This is a typical but smart response to global economic uncertainties,” he noted. “It also further highlights the fact that offering quality products is the main driving force in the jewellery industry.” Radiant prospects Alain Boite is eyeing to further strengthen its reach in promising new markets. For instance, the Middle East, which has predominantly been into natural pearls, is increasingly gravitating towards cultured pearls, especially in Dubai, noted Thomas. Asia will still lead the way in terms of demand and business growth alongside young buyers in Europe and the US who have become more educated about pearls and are consistently purchasing them. A younger generation of designers and jewellers is similarly becoming more enamoured with the beloved gem as evidenced by South Sea pearls figuring more extensively in high jewellery collections. “Pearls will continue to be a must-have item in every jewellery collection because the end-customer views the pearl as a versatile gem that is both classic and modern,” explained Thomas. “The point, however, is not just to sell pearls but to offer quality. And that is our advantage. Specialising in high-quality pearls is key to our longevity.” Moving forward, Alain Boite will continue to support pearl farms, market uncertainties notwithstanding. In fact, it is this strong, long-lasting partnership with pearl farms that has enabled the company to continuously supply luxury pearls to the market. “We will continue to participate in international jewellery shows as well. We are also looking into the possibility of collaborating with gemstone and high-end coral dealers for new projects,” revealed Thomas. 他评论道,养殖珍珠在数量和颜色方面为买家提供了更 多样化的选择,但在所有品种之中,白色南洋珠被誉为“养 殖珍珠之后”。 各种尺寸的优质白色南洋珠,需求依然稳定。Alain Boite 最近售出了一些20毫米直径的宝石级项链。 与此同时,糅合南洋白珠和南洋金珠、灰色大溪地珠和 粉红色淡水珠首饰在业界大受欢迎,因为这类作品被视为 现代和前卫之作。 Thomas指出,所有颜色的水滴形配对珍珠,同样受到珠 宝商的青睐。 随着需求飙升和新冠疫情后珍珠产量下降,市场上的珍 珠价格大幅上涨。 尽管Alain Boite认为2023年是“令人难以置信的一年”, 中国对各种类别和尺寸的珍珠均呈现殷切需求,但2024年 的情况将有所不同。Thomas观察到人们对更大、更与别不 同的珍珠项链,以及对数量渐见稀缺的配对珍珠的兴趣日 益浓厚。 他指出:“这是面对全球经济不确定性既典型又明智的 反应,也进一步证明了提供优质产品是珠宝业增长的主要 驱动力。” 旖旎未来 Alain Boite的目标是进一步加强其在前景广阔的新市场 的影响力。例如,Thomas指出,一直对天然珍珠情有独钟的 中东地区,正越来越倚重养殖珍珠,迪拜是当中的佼佼者。 在需求和业务增长方面,亚洲仍处于领先地位。同时,欧 洲和美国的年轻买家对珍珠的认识加深,选购珍珠的风气 将会持续。 此外,年轻一代的设计师和珠宝商也对这种魅力非凡的 宝石喜爱有加,南洋珠日渐成为高级珠宝系列的主角,即为 明证。 Thomas解释说:“终端客户认为珍珠是一种既经典又时 尚的多功能宝石,它因此将继续成为每个珠宝系列的必备 品。然而,问题的关键不仅仅是销售珍珠,而是提供优质产 品。这正是我们的优势,专营高品质珍珠是我们长盛不衰的 致胜关键。” 展望未来,纵使市场存在不确定性,Alain Boite将继续支 持珍珠养殖场。事实上,正是这种与珍珠养殖场长期稳固的 合作关系,使公司能够不断向市场供应奢华珍珠。 Thomas透露:“我们还将继续参加国际珠宝展。我们也在 研究与宝石和高端珊瑚经销商携手开展新项目的可能性。” 法国奢华珍珠经销商Alain Boite于1984年成立,公司在 同名创始人Alain Boite的儿子Pierre和Thomas Boite 的接掌下,迎来了辉煌的新时代。 公司总经理Thomas表示,在父亲充满睿智和活力的指 导下,继任者致力巩固Alain Boite作为优质珍珠供应商的全 球声誉。 “我和Pierre投身这行业已有十多年,”Thomas分享 道。“我们将秉持诚信和创造性思维,推动公司扩展至中东 等新市场,同时加深与中国內地市场的联系。” 珍珠的亲和力 2023年,南洋珠的受欢迎程度大幅上升,亚洲区是主要 的增长动力,以中国市场为首。2023年下半年至2024年初, 欧洲和美国的珠宝设计师和制造商也赶上了这一潮流,对 独一无二的珍珠需求也同样呈上升趋势。 Tomas表示:“我们与大量来自中国和欧洲的新客户开 展合作关系,这些公司反应敏捷,能够迅速满足市场需求, 采用我们的珍珠构思设计出独一无二的珠宝首饰。” All pearls from Alain Boite 所有珍珠图片均由Alain Boite提供 A pair of baroque South Sea pearls weighing a total of 162.70 carats 一对总重量为162.70克拉的巴洛克南洋珍珠
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