Katerina’s 2022 Highlights: My Milestone Moments of the Last 12 Months
As you may or may not be aware, 2023 will be the 10th anniversary of KaterinaPerez.com. And while there’s lots in the pipeline to celebrate this important milestone in my professional life, I mustn’t forget all the special events that have taken place in this, my ninth year. The last 12 months seem to have flown by, but some occasions won’t disappear from my memory anytime soon. I am pleased to share some of them with you below.
Katerina Perez on the red carpet at the Venice Film Festival 2022 wearing wearing a dress by Sima Couture dress and Hassanzadeh jewellery
April – Birthday Journey to Colombia
International travel is a vital part of my annual calendar, but I often return to the same places time and again for exhibitions. In April, I planned an exciting excursion to Bogota, Colombia, to celebrate my birthday, meet my friend George Smith of the International Emerald Exchange (IEEX) and to visit emerald mines in the region together. On my journey, I took a deep dive into the culture surrounding emeralds in the region while also exploring the landscape of Colombia, meeting its people and visiting the emerald trading hub in Bogota. To get to the actual mine, one has to go by a helicopter which was something I was looking forward to and fearing at once. Sadly, the helicopter we had organised to visit the mine (which was a five-hour journey by road) was cancelled due to the weather, it was simply dangerous to fly with all the storms happening during the rainy season, but I chose not to be upset… it is the perfect excuse to return to Colombia in the future and try again.
Discovering emeralds in Colombia at the International Emerald Exchange (IEEX) in April 2022
Exploring the market for emeralds in Colombia on a visit to the country in April 2022
Unusual emerald carvings on display at the International Emerald Exchange (IEEX) in Colombia
Katerina Perez looks at Colombian emerald jewellery on a visit to the International Emerald Exchange (IEEX) in Bogota in April 2022
The process of cutting and polishing emeralds at the International Emerald Exchange (IEEX) in Bogota, Colombia
A cushion- and emerald-cut emerald photographed at the International Emerald Exchange (IEEX) in Bogota, Colombia in April 2022
Katerina Perez celebrates the 175th anniversary of Constantin Wild
Guests at the Constantin Wild 175th anniversary event hosted in July 2022
A coffee table book that celebrates the wonderful world of coloured gemstones by Constantin Wild
The surroundings of the Constantin Wild 175th anniversary party, which took place over a long weekend in July 2022
Entertainment at the Constantin Wild 175th anniversary event in July 2022
Celebrating a milestone with live music and the Constantin Wild team in July 2022
Constantin Wild prepares to make a speech at the 175th anniversary celebrations of his family business in July 2022
Katerina Perez gives an address on stage at the Constantin Wild 175th anniversary celebrations
Katerina Perez on stage with other guests to celebrate Constantin Wild and discuss the business' passion for coloured gemstones
The celebrations continued outside for the 175th anniversary of Constantin Wild in July 2022
Katerina Perez and Jochen Leën at La Butte aux Bois in Belgium
An inside look at La Butte aux Bois Hotel in Belgium, owned by jeweller and collector Jochen Leën
Jewellery and minerals on display at La Butte aux Bois Hotel in Belgium, owned by jeweller and collector Jochen Leën
Katerina Perez wears Paraiba tourmaline and diamond jewellery by Jochen Leën
The Hidden Odyssey exhibition within La Butte aux Bois Hotel in Belgium, owned by jeweller and collector Jochen Leën
Rare gemstones are a speciality of jeweller Jochen Leën
The Hidden Odyssey exhibition within La Butte aux Bois Hotel in Belgium, owned by jeweller and collector Jochen Leën
Katerina Perez enjoys a meal at La Butte aux Bois Hotel while discovering Paraiba tourmalines
A combination of dining and gemstone experiences at La Butte aux Bois Hotel in Belgium
WORDS
Katerina Perez is a jewellery insider, journalist and brand consultant with more than 15 years’ experience in the jewellery sector. Paris-based, Katerina has worked as a freelance journalist and content editor since 2011, writing articles for international publications. To share her jewellery knowledge and expertise, Katerina founded this website and launched her @katerina_perez Instagram in 2013.
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