Jewels of Arabia Book Launch at Jewellery Arabia 2009

Jewellery Arabia 2009 has been chosen as the launch venue for the first edition of the Jewels of Arabia 2009-2010 book by J2 Holding, the company that also publishes the fastest-growing industry title - Arabian Watches & Jewellery Magazine.

Jewellery Arabia 2009, the largest and most prestigious watch and jewellery exhibition in the Middle East, takes place from 17 to 21 November at the Bahrain International Exhibition & Convention Centre.

This 444 page, first-of-its-kind coffee table book is devoted to the finest and most exclusive brands in the world of haute jewellery and is prefaced by a foreword from Her Excellency Sheikha Lubna Bint Khalid Al Qasimi, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade.

Printed using the highest standards, Jewels of Arabia also provides historical perspectives on Ottoman, Phoenician, Indian, Arab and Bedouin jewellery and their influences on locally and regionally produced jewellery, topical features, detailed corporate and related industry-specific reports on jewels, gems and jewellery and their evolution in the Arab world.

Jewels of Arabia is the outcome of months of painstaking efforts by our dedicated team and encapsulates the fascinating world of contemporary haute jewellery and the jewellery of the ancient civilizations with its creative, cultural and historical perspectives all rolled into a single publication as a ready reference,

publisher Nader Freiha said.

Jewels of Arabia covers an extensive range of topics relating to haute jewellery, precious stones, antique and contemporary ornamental pieces, jewellery worn by Royalty and First Ladies from the Middle East, dazzling wedding and bridal jewellery, fashion and costume jewellery, accessories, collectibles, jewellery styles, jewelled watches and leading Arab and oriental designers.