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S.M. Celestial Jewelry Shines through Its Style

The Messe Basel Jewelry Fair, held in Switzerland, has long been regarded as a leading show in jewelry circles. This year, among the exhibitors was S.M. Celestial Jewelry Co., LTD, from Formosa. The preeminent designs of the Company's jewelry filled people's eyes with delight.

The fair is held every year in early May in Switzerland, and is such an important event that none of the famous jewelry houses ever miss it. The fair not only showcases the latest designs of the various leading jewelry companies, but also sets the newest jewelry trends of the world. This year, the renowned S.M. Jewelry Co. had been invited by the Jewelry Society of the Republic of China to be one of the four companies representing Formosa.

Supreme Master Ching Hai, designer of the S.M. Jewelry, stated that the theme of the S.M. celestial jewelry exhibited at this year's show was "Beauty and Its Relation to the Celestial World". The original intention behind the designs was to reveal the inner spirit of the human being, and, thus, to unlock the door to supreme wisdom while one is appreciating the beauty of the jewelry.

Four series of S.M. Jewelry were exhibited at the fair. Each has a matching necklace, earrings, ring, bracelet, and tie pin. The series' distinctive designs contrast sharply with current jewelry fashions, reflecting the Designer's styles and ideals.

In the "Chuang Tzu's Dream" set, tanzarite, emerald, garnet, and topaz are used to form the colorful gemstone wings of a butterfly with a diamond body. Eight pairs of wings symbolize that a soul tempered through spiritual cultivation is soaring freely to a glorious new world.

"The Wisdom of Solomon" group uses sapphires and diamonds to form a hexagonal star, representing the supreme wisdom of King Solomon, who lived thousands of years ago. It is noteworthy that the sapphire in the East is a "guiding stone", and in the West it is a "stone of wisdom", which meaningfully coincides with the theme of this ensemble.

The "Saint Peter's Key" set combines gold with diamonds and rubies. It is the holy key to open the gates of Heaven, which was passed on to Saint Peter from Jesus. Saint Peter represents solidity and thus symbolizes the churches on Earth. The holy key symbolizes the authority that rules both Heaven and Earth, is capable of defeating Satan, and thus symbolizes passing through a series of barriers without being hindered.

"The Ancient Beauty", another unique design, symbolizes the Golden Age to come. It is mounted with diamonds to highlight the radiance of the Golden Age and is permeated with a glorious, mystical beauty.

Formosa Daily News International Herald Tribune, U.S.A. Renewed-Life Daily, Formosa