MONTE CARLO, MONACO – August 2014 | Luxury timepiece and jewelry house, Jacob & Co. enjoyed a very warm reception and great success with its annual summer exhibition of rare high jewelry and timepieces in Monte Carlo. The exhibition, which was open to the public from August 5th through August 23rd, launched with a private gala event for 500 guests at the historic Hotel Hermitage overlooking the Monte Carlo marina. The breathtaking Salle Belle Époque ballroom provided an ideal setting for the exposition of extraordinary jewelry collections, piece-unique treasures from around the world and critically acclaimed timepieces from the company’s Geneva, Switzerland watch enterprise. Loyal clients, new customers, and global VIPS gathered throughout the three-week span to view the celebrated collections.
Jacob Arabo and models wearing beautiful Jacob & Co. jewelry
Founder and Chairman of Jacob & Co., Jacob Arabo said of the show, “This year’s exhibition has been by far our most successful to date. We could not have imagined how much the beautiful surroundings of the Hotel Hermitage would add to the experience. We are delighted with the overall outcome of our time in Monte Carlo, and are very much looking forward to returning to share once again collections with our clients and new friends who join us in this beautiful city in the years to come.”
Gala guests stunned and delighted at beautiful jewels
Boutique sales assistant arranging exhibition display
Hotel Hermitage terrace dressed for Jacob & Co. Gala
Kate Fedorova, Jacob Arabo and Elvira Royanova-Nafshi
Anna Bulatova, Ksenia Marchenkova, Jacob Arabo and Lamitta Frangieh
Ksenia Sukhinova, Jacob Arabo and Larisa Ismailova (second left to right)
Victoria Shelyagova, Irina Chaykovskaya, Anna Bulatova and Andrey Fomin
While each piece on display was carefully selected for its unique characteristics, certain pieces received particular attention and acclaim. The top ten highlights from the exhibition are provided below:
From the high jewelry collection, a breathtaking Blue Nile ring featuring a flawless 12.38 carat blue radiant cut diamond, flanked by two 1.21 carats purple-pink emerald cut diamonds garnered much attention from the exhibition’s guests, as did the rare flawless diamond and Colombian emerald drop earrings featuring a total of 27.68 carats between the two stones.
Brilliant Skeleton Tourbillon Icy Blue Sapphire
Emerald & Diamond Drop Earrings
The Pigeon’s Blood Ruby Set composed of a necklace, bracelet and earrings all featuring stunningly unique unheated stones with 100.86ct of the oval and cushion cut Burma rubies in the necklace alone also drew many admirers and was undoubtedly one of the main attractions in the room.
