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Japanese women jewelers are holding "The 1st WJJ Jewelry Week" to experience the joy of jewelry. Saturday, November 9 and Sunday, November 10 at Cat Street, Harajuku

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Women Jewelers Japan (WJJ) will hold the "1st Annual WJJ Jewelry Week" on November 9 and 10, 2024 on Cat Street in Harajuku, Tokyo. Jewelry weeks have been held in New York, Milan, and Florence in recent years. This year, the event will be held for the first time in Harajuku, Tokyo, the trend-setting center of Japan. During the event, there will be a variety of events that transcend generations and gender, allowing people to experience the joy of wearing, knowing, and enjoying jewelry together.


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The 1st WJJ Jewelry Week is an event that proposes an opportunity to learn about jewelry.

Jewelry, which changes slowly over time and excels in durability, is truly an SDGs item. Even after decades of use, it will not fade away, and with remaking and maintenance, it can be reborn as if it were brand new. As you accumulate a little knowledge and look at diverse designs, you will become more and more discerning and will be able to find jewelry that matches your lifestyle.



【Outline of the event】

Name :The 1st WJJ Jewelry Week

Dates :Saturday, November 9, 2024 11~21 pm, Sunday, November 10, 2024 11~19 pm

Venue :mysha Gallery

    Cat Street, 6-14-6 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Admission : Free

    *Only "Jewelry Night" on November 9, 3,000 yen per person / reservation required



Program

Saturday, November 9

13:00

<WJJ Visionary Jewelry Design Challenge Award Ceremony

Award Ceremony for the 1st Open Design Challenge for students will be held.

WJJ Jewelry Design Challenge Logo


14:00

<Jewelry Talk>

Ms. Makiko Akiyama (Jewelry Critic/Writing)

Theme: "Contemporary Jewelry: Deviation from the Rules" (40 min.)

Summary :This is a short lecture for those who are not familiar with contemporary jewelry but would like to know more about it. Using a variety of works as examples, the lecture will explain contemporary jewelry, taking as its starting point how makers, old and new, have dealt with the promises and rules of jewelry.

Makiko Akiyama (jewelry theory/writing)


17:00

<Jewelry Night>   *Two parts, changeover system.

Part 1 17:00-18:45 17:30- Enjoy harp performance.

Part 2 19:00 - 20:45 19:30 - Enjoy harp performance.

Harpist Fumiyuka Yamaura


Jewelry Night is by reservation only; please register for either Part 1 or Part 2.

Registration fee: 3,000 yen/includes welcome drink

*10 winners will receive a copy of the catalogue of "Jewelry: The Miracle of the Earth" held at the National Museum of Nature and Science in 2022 (Cooperation: SUWA)

*Dress code: Please come with jewelry.


Reservations and inquiries: mail@womenjewelersjapan.com / 03-3411-3091



●November 10 (Sun.)

13:00

<Jewelry Talk>

Ms. Atsumi Yamada (Doctor of Literature/ researcher of pearl and jewelry history), author of "The World History of Pearls" and other books.

Theme: "Art Nouveau and Art Deco Jewelry and Gemstones" (40 min.)

Summary :Art Nouveau at the end of the 19th century found beauty in the flow of curves, while Art Deco at the beginning of the 20th century emphasized geometric patterns and pursued different styles. The jewelry of these artistic currents also contrasted in style, and the types of gemstones and pearls favored by them differed as well. What gemstones and pearls did Art Nouveau and Art Deco jewelry use to create new styles? We will find out in this talk.

Atsumi Yamada (Doctor of Literature / researcher of pearl and gem history)


15:00

<Jewelry Talk>

Ms. Mirta Daangelo (Actress/Model)

Theme : "Jewelry Coordination for Adults" (40 min.)

Summary :Let's take another look in your closet. Sleeping clothes can be brought back to life by adding accessories and jewelry. Let's go closet shopping with Madame Mirta!

Ms. Mirta Daangelo (Actress/Model)


Saturday, November 9 and Sunday, November 10 (2 days, all day)

Visual presentation of the latest jewelry trends. The latest jewelry will be displayed on monitors.

Silver, diamond, colored gemstone, designer, imported and coral jewelry will be on display and for sale.

Pearl gusher

Sales of books on gemstones and jewelry



<Harpist>

Ms. Ayuka Yamaura

Graduated from Tokyo College of Music and completed the master's course at Tokyo College of Music. She won the Espoir Prize in the Strings Division of the 8th Osaka International Music Competition, the 2nd Prize in the Harp Division of the 11th Osaka International Music Competition (without first prize), and the Itabashi Ward, Tokyo Citizens' Cultural Excellence Award. He also performed as a member of the orchestra at the Japan-Russia Exchange Concert in Geneva, Switzerland, and the Kiev National Orchestra's concert in Japan in front of His Majesty the Empress of Japan. Other performances include Sarah Brightman, IL DIVO Japan Tour, X-JAPAN YOSHIKI CLASSICAL, YOSHIKI Dinner Show, TV Asahi Music Station, recording for Koichi Sugiyama's best album, concerts at the American Embassy, the Egyptian Embassy, the East Japan Railway Company, the Yomiuri Shimbun, the JR East Japan Railway Company, the JR Yomiuri Shimbun, the JR East Japan Railway Company, and the Yomiuri Shimbun. He has been active in many genres, lecturing on Western music history and music therapy at the culture classes of JR East and Yomiuri Shimbun. 2018 Major debut from T-toc Records, his first album "Amour" made the top 5 in the classical section of Tower Records. In addition to numerous CD releases, he has published a book under his supervision, "Classical Masterpieces You Can Talk About.

Website: https://www.salondemario.jp/instructor



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About Woman Jewelers Japan (WJJ)

Woman Jewelers Japan was born in August, 2019. In Japan, some people think of jewelry as something to be worn on special occasions, but it is the most durable and long-wearing of all the things we wear. We want people to use jewelry casually in their daily lives, to enjoy fashion of a higher rank, and to know its value. With this in mind, we are working to expand the appeal of jewelry through seminars, exhibitions, and sales events related to jewelry.

Website: https://womenjewelersjapan.com/

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