Aquarose
Designs Inc. is recognized for its outstanding efforts to elevate the image
of Philippine costume jewellery in the world market. Not too long ago, foreign
buyers could associate Philippine jewellery only with low-end fashion accessories.
But with the strong initiatives of companies like Aquarose, the growing demand
for Philippines made jewellery in the world's mainstream market appears to be
limitless.
More than earning profit for the industry, Aquarose design Inc., is
credited with perfecting a technological innovation on the craft; the
combination of natural material such as limestone, shells, banana bark,
buri, mother of pearl, and wood with cast and electroplated metal. This
has enabled Aquarose to add a unique dimension to Philippine-made jewellery:
one that reconciles the exotic pallette of native indigenous materials
with the elegance of metal.
In 1990, the Export Processing Zone in Mactan. Cebu gave the company pioneering
status. Productivity is thus ensured following the establishment of complete
manufacturing facilities for white metal rubber-mould casting and electroplating
of costume jewellery."
Aquarose was awarded in 1993 by the Department of Trade and Industry
the much-coveted Golden Shell Award, for its excellence in exports,
by placing great emphasis on product design and by perfecting the technology
of combining natural materials with cast and silver- or gold-plated
metals, resulting in costume jewellery that are uniquely Philippine,
yet highly fashionable collections. The company is also a recipient
of several "Katha" (or design) awards given by the Center for International
Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM) of the Department of Trade and
Industry.
Aquarose believes that success lies in variety, which is why it has
also expanded its operations to include the production of Home Decors.
The company makes sure that quality and design is evident in every product
they make, to assure their clients that they are getting their money's
worth. Aquarose boxes and containers are interesting combinations of
natural materials, intricate designs and high quality craftsmanship.
Local craftsmen use materials that are abundant in the Philippines
like shells, stone, wood and fiber to exude a creative genius that is
distinctly Filipino. The designs reflect various styles and patters
that have become prominent throughout the years, whether classic or
contemporary. And with the highest quality Aquarose workers continuously
maintain, each finely crafted piece becomes a valuable collectors item
in itself.
The same craftsmanship is applied to Aquarose's diverse line of flower
vases, office accessories and candle holders. Each product exudes an
innate beauty and charm of its own, transforming themselves to dazzling
fixtures that will surely liven up your surroundings. Each Aquarose
product is special in its own way, with the extreme effort and talent
it was given by its creators and manufacturers.
Today, Aquarose counts among its buyers a wide group of French, Italian
and Japanese designer-brands, a dazzling reflection of the heights that
Philippine jewellery has reached through its commitment to excellence.
