42 | JNA March 2026 MARKET INTELLIGENCE 市场情报 “After Covid, we must redefine luxury. It is no longer the same as before, as modern luxury now revolves around time,” he remarked. “Emotions, as well as memorable and meaningful experiences, have become far more significant. We now expect a higher standard for our lives.” Customers are also becoming collectors. Having developed a more discerning and sophisticated taste, they are also more passionate and insightful, shaped by their travel experiences. These new collectors likewise include a new generation of buyers, who are mostly Chinese Gen Zs, added Della Croce. The new connoisseur is attracted to iconic jewellery with intrinsic value, hence the need to be respectful of the past while looking towards the future. “The value of heritage is enormous. This is what big brands, from Cartier to Van Cleef, Bulgari and Tiffany, are doing through foundations, books and retrospectives,” Della Croce noted. “New collectors respect this. They want a reason to collect your jewellery.” Unparalleled craftsmanship Italian fine jeweller Moraglione 1922 displayed its coloured gemstone expertise at VicenzaOro. According to Carolina Pagella, sales and marketing manager at Moraglione, buyers are drawn to natural coloured gemstones in refined, distinctively Italian designs. VicenzaOro January ended its five-day run on a high note, setting the stage for creativity and innovation in 2026. The show – the first major international trade event of the year – opened on January 16 amid economic and geopolitical instability, highlighted by US tariffs, soaring gold prices and global trade tensions. Overall sentiment at the fair, however, remained positive, with exhibitors presenting an eclectic selection of fine jewellery, including classic designs and contemporary collections. Colours were a standout: Fancy colour diamonds and coloured gemstones alongside vivid enamel and ceramic interspersed with gems adorned display windows at the fair. Trending too were innovative combinations of gold with other metals such as titanium and tantalum as well as lightweight gold jewellery pieces, in light of record-high gold prices. Giampaolo Della Croce, gemmologist and former High Jewellery senior director at Bulgari, affirmed the prevalence of colour in fine jewellery collections presented at VicenzaOro January 2026. Speaking at the Trendvision event where Paola De Luca, creative director and co-founder of Trendvision J+F, unveiled new design and style guides for 2026/2027, Della Croce also pointed to the need for a multifaceted approach to resonate with today’s consumers. | Bernardette Sto. Domingo 杜明高 | 2026年1月维琴察珠宝展：创意灵感盛宴 Creative inspirations at VOJ 2026 Held in Italy from January 16 to 20, the January edition of VicenzaOro shone the spotlight on the latest jewellery design and manufacturing trends that are likely to inspire collections and purchasing decisions in 2026. 维琴察珠宝展览会(VicenzaOro)于1月16日至20日在意大利举行，展示最新的 珠宝设计与制造趋势，为2026年的珠宝创作与采购决策提供独到的见解。 Rings in 18-karat gold by Acredo 18K金戒指，Acredo出品
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