Hello.
This is Designer Omori.
In January 2026, I participated in Vicenzaoro, one of the world's leading jewelry shows held in Vicenza, Italy.
I've finally settled down a bit after the exhibition.
Only the jet lag, my luggage, and the lingering passion in my mind haven't quite caught up yet (lol).
Today, I'd like to reflect on the exhibition and summarize what stayed with me from those few days.
What can only be gained from the "front lines" of exhibiting
Even in an age where people can view works online, the atmosphere of an exhibition is still something else.
The sense of distance, the lighting, the human presence, the time spent stopping and looking.
Jewelry transforms from "beauty on a screen" to "something that lives on the body."
Vicenzaoro is a jewelry show where high-end jewelry brands from around the world, especially from Italy, gather, and jewelry professionals from all over the world come to source, negotiate, and research.
The venue was truly massive; I got lost many times myself (lol).
It's not easy to catch someone's eye on that scale.
That's why the significance of someone stopping, even for a moment, feels different.
The fact that it "led to the next step" was the most tangible outcome
What was particularly gratifying this time was that the reactions at the venue weren't just momentary but genuinely led to future connections.
I had the opportunity to meet people who run jewelry businesses in Italy, Germany, and Bulgaria.
And later, I successfully completed the shipping and delivery to various countries.
For this jewelry show, even if it didn't immediately lead to a transaction, part of me thought it would be enough just to showcase my work to the world.
However, this time, actually completing the delivery made it truly sink in.
As a designer and as someone running a business, that realization was significant.
(I don't think many people in Japan get to experience such an opportunity, so I'm genuinely grateful to have been able to be there.)
Murmur and South Sea Pearls stood out
This time, the large brooches and necklaces from Murmur, featuring South Sea pearls, received a particularly strong response.
They would catch the eye from afar, and as people approached, more reasons to admire them emerged.
I felt that the pieces communicated themselves without needing much explanation.
Please look forward to an opportunity to see the popular jewelry at 440showroom in Hanzomon.
Long-sellers and one-of-a-kind pieces transcended borders
Another thing that made me happy was that there was a positive response to 440's long-selling Lollipop and to one-of-a-kind pieces such as those with colored stones.
Even though tastes might differ across countries, the "roots" of things like color balance, the expression of stones, and meticulous craftsmanship still resonated across borders.
Witnessing that firsthand felt like a quiet affirmation.
Reflecting on this exhibition
What I reaffirmed from this exhibition is this:
"A worldview isn't created with words; it permeates through details."
No matter how good a concept is, if the design and finish are weak, the worldview becomes unclear.
Conversely, if the details are well-executed, the message gets across without words.
This has always been what I value most, and having reaffirmed it this time, I intend to further strengthen my "commitment to detail" going forward.
It's not about being flashy, but it's where it matters most.
Exhibitions and shows mercilessly confront you with this kind of "unassuming yet fundamental" truth.
Finally | To everyone who supported me, and what's next
To everyone who supported me from afar, thank you very much.
I will bring back the passion and values I experienced in Vicenza to Tokyo and transform them into the "440 style" once again.
I believe what I felt this time will be reflected in upcoming new collections and proposals for custom orders and remodels.
"Can you create something with this kind of ambiance?"
"Can you reshape this stone to suit me now?"
Please feel free to message me with any such inquiries at any time.
Postscript
On the plane home, I quietly reflected.
"Jewelry is something to adorn, but it's actually a 'bundle of values'."
No matter where it's made or where it's seen, ultimately, the question is always: "What do you believe is beautiful?"
I intend to continue expressing that answer through my work.