SATOKO HIRATA PRESENTS GEMS APPRECIATION GATHERING
宝石を愛でる会
EVENT INVITATION BROCHURE ２０２６.０８.１７
INFORMATION Event Name: The Art of Gem Appreciation in Bangkok Theme: Ichigo Ichie – The Wisdom of Rare and Exquisite Gems Date: Monday, August 17, 2026 Location: Chidlom District, Bangkok, Thailand Venue: Private location (Details provided upon reservation confirmation) Format: Exclusive Private Salon Capacity: Maximum 3 groups per session (up to 6 guests per session)
*Reservations are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. * Seating is limited. * We apologize in advance if we cannot accommodate your preferred time slot.
Experience Highlights An Invitation to Auction-Grade Fine Jewelry We are delighted to introduce Asia's most exceptional, carefully curated collection of top-tier precious gemstones and fine jewelry. Each piece you will encounter has been personally selected by SATOKO HIRATA—all representing the highest caliber of craftsmanship and rarity.These are not merely fine jewelry; they represent works that even the most prestigious high jewelry houses find extraordinarily difficult to procure. Each piece embodies a rarity so profound that encountering them is, in itself, a once-in-a-lifetime privilege.Under the guidance of our specialists, you will have the rare opportunity to experience and appreciate these transcendent gems—works that whisper the profound wisdom of nature, refined through the hands of master artisans across generations.
The Gift of Traditional Matcha and Seasonal Japanese Sweets In Japanese philosophy, divinity resides not only in what we observe and consume, but in every gesture of craftsmanship and each carefully chosen tool. Among these sacred practices, matcha—the powdered green tea—holds a singular place.Matcha begins as a delicate leaf nurtured in nature's embrace. It is then processed with meticulous care by human hands, and finally, experienced through all five senses in a moment of profound consciousness. This practice itself is a communion with the divine.Precious gems, too, are born from nature's epochs. Through the skilled hands of countless master craftspeople, they are elevated and transformed into jewelry—a sacred act of creation and reverence.As we honor the refined sensibilities of Japanese aesthetics, we invite you to discover new dimensions in the appreciation and enjoyment of gemstones and fine jewelry. This is not merely acquisition; it is a profound encounter with beauty itself.
One Moment, One Treasure – An Experience Infused with Reverence To enhance your appreciation of this exquisite collection, we have carefully curated an array of offerings: premium champagne, matcha-infused cocktails, and sophisticated non-alcoholic beverages.We invite you to release the constraints of everyday consciousness and allow your senses to awaken. Through this experience, may you find yourself moved to cherish beauty in its most refined forms, to recognize and honor the overwhelming presence and gift of the natural world, and to extend gratitude and compassion toward yourself in this precious moment.Ichigo Ichie—this encounter, this moment, will never come again.
SATOKO HIRATA Jewelry Producer Representative Director of Siam Kirana Co., Ltd. (Bangkok, Thailand) KIRANA JAPAN Inc. (Japan) SATOKO HIRATA graduated from University of Sacred Heart and spent 13 years at Dentsu, Japan's preeminent advertising agency. There, she shaped some of the country's most influential beauty, health, and food campaigns—work recognized internationally with prestigious awards and widespread industry acclaim. It was at Dentsu where she honed the refined sensibility and directorial precision that define her practice today. Yet a decade into her career, she felt drawn to something more intimate: the creation of objects that speak to the soul rather than the market. This led her to Bangkok, the world's colored gemstone capital. There, she pursued dual mastery— obtaining certifications in gemology from GIA and other internationally respected institutions while studying the craft of jewelry creation. Within years, she established herself not as an outsider to the industry, but as a trusted voice.Today, SATOKO works in a deeply personal way. She sources stones from a global network of respected traders and craftspeople. She designs each piece by hand. She directs every phase of production. And she does this work almost entirely by referral— creating jewelry for people she knows, or comes to know through their stories.Her collectors speak of her discerning eye, her patience, and her capacity to find—in a single stone—a reflection of its wearer's inner essence. These are not investments or status symbols. They are heirlooms. Objects meant to be passed down, their significance deepening across generations. Professional Credentials & Affiliations Certified PR Planner — Japan Public Relations Association Corporate Member — Japan Gem & Jewelry Association Member — International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA) Thai Gem and Jewelry Traders Association (TGJTA)
HIROSHI KAWASAKI Jeweler | Global Network Hong Kong & Japan Representative Director of Gem Trade Advisory Limited (Hong Kong) Kawasaki was born as the third-generation heir to Japan's longstanding gemstone merchant, M. Kawasaki Trading Co., Ltd. From childhood, he inherited a refined eye for gemstones and cultivated aesthetic sensibility passed down through generations. After studying business administration at Royal Roads University in Canada, he joined Sebelger, the prestigious 150-yearold Swiss trading house. Following his tenure there, he worked with LVMH Group before being directly recruited by Movado, one of the world's leading watch manufacturers, to serve as Brand Director of their Japan operation. Over decades, Kawasaki established himself at the forefront of Western luxury markets, cultivating world-class aesthetic judgment and a robust global network. He obtained his Diamond Grader diploma from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) and completed advanced gemological studies at Switzerland's Gübelin Academy—synthesizing Japan's traditional craftsmanship heritage, Western luxury market expertise, and rigorous academic knowledge into his contemporary practice as a jeweler. Today, he operates globally from Hong Kong and Japan—Asia's premier jewelry and finance hub. Professional Credentials & Affiliations Diamond Grader — Gemological Institute of America (GIA) Graduate — Gübelin Academy (Switzerland) Member — Japan Jewelry Association (JJA) Corporate Member — International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA) Member — Tokyo Diamond Exchange (TDE)
SATOKO HIRATA PRESENTS GEMS APPRECIATION GATHERING
宝石を愛でる会