2011-06-28 10:00 
SINGAPORE, June 28, 2011
/PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Lee Hwa Jewellery, Singapore's leading
contemporary jeweller, is proud to be a part of the sophomore
George Town Festival, commemorating the city as a UNESCO World
Heritage Site. Alongside 11 other international jewellers, Lee Hwa
Jewellery has been invited to present two glitzy and exquisite
collections - Ratu and Sang
Putri - at the Festival's opening event, 'Peranakan
Penang: The Gala Dinner'.
In line with the Gala theme and in
keeping with the commemoration of Penang and its diverse culture
and heritage, Lee Hwa has chosen to showcase works heavily
influenced by the Peranakan culture - a fusion of Chinese and Malay
artistry that is at once dramatic and elegant.
Reflecting the sense of aesthetics
of both Malay and Chinese influences, the two collections sport
elaborately-designed floral motif. The
eye-catching Ratu - Malay for Queen -
necklace personifies the characteristics of the quintessential
Peranakan matriarch - strong and powerful, yet regal and majestic
to behold. Comprising an artistic patchwork of finely-wrought white
and rose gold flowers and liberally encrusted with round brilliant
diamonds, Ratu makes a strong statement,
exuding distinct grandeur and a mature style that reflects the
sheer personality of the women for which it was crafted.
In contrast, the
dainty Sang Putri collection stands out
with its grace and elegance. Comprising a tasteful and intricate
composition of radiant blooms in white gold with a sprinkle of
glittering diamonds, the delicate and ornate floral motif features
youthful girlish curves that bring out the essence of the beauty
and vitality of a young Nonya - the Princess of the
family. Sang Putri encompasses a
necklace and a bracelet.
The two collections will be paired
with a special collection of evening dresses by Malaysian-born and
internationally acclaimed fashion designers - Zang Toi and Yeoh Lee
- at the event.
"Lee Hwa Jewellery is pleased to be
invited to support the 'Peranakan Penang: The Gala Dinner' at
George Town Festival 2011. It marks the commemoration of the past
and the celebration of a colourful era of tradition. We are glad to
be part of this international show to highlight the splendour of
the exceptional culture of the Straits-Chinese with our two
Nonya-inspired
collections, Ratu and Sang Putri.
We hope that our modern interpretation of the Peranakan way of life
through these two collections will enthral the audiences with the
beauty of this vibrant culture, exclusive to our region," said Ms
Elaine Ng, Senior Brand Manager of Lee Hwa Jewellery.
High-res images
of Ratu and Sang
Putri are available at
http://www.sendspace.com/file/k0iy0g
Note to
Editors:
About Lee Hwa
Jewellery
Lee Hwa Jewellery is a
Singapore-born, contemporary fine jeweller whose unique jewellery
creations are based on trends and inspirations from the fashion
runways every season. A strong believer in innovation, the company
introduced the world's first 19k solid Purple Gold™ in 2000.
Lee Hwa Jewellery remains the first
and only publicly listed jeweller in Singapore. At the forefront of
design, quality and service, Lee Hwa Jewellery exemplifies
leadership in the fine jewellery retail industry. It brings
innovation and refreshing creativity to its products through
collaborations with leading creative luminaries such as Toshiyuki
Kita, Dick Lee and Ashley Isham. Its innovative designs have led to
its position as the official licensee of Forevermark, a diamond
brand from the De Beers group of companies, in Singapore. Lee Hwa
Jewellery's leadership position is further embodied by its showcase
at the London Fashion Week 2009, Official Jeweller of the Singapore
Fashion Festival in 2007 and 2008 and Audi Fashion Festival 2009
and title sponsor of BLUEPRINT 2011. With 27 boutiques in
Singapore, Lee Hwa Jewellery is a market leader who is committed to
providing not only the best quality products but also first-class
service to its consumers.
For more information, please log on
to http://www.leehwajewellery.com
SOURCE Lee Hwa Jewellery