JANINA by Jul B. Dizon Jewellery

It was May 2, 2007 when a dream came true for Janina D. Hoschka, daughter of Jul B. Dizon, along with her husband, Toby, when they finally had their soft opening of JANINA by Jul B. Dizon at The Peninsula Manila. This store showcases the fine collection pieces that Janina designs.

The ultra chic shop was drawn up and executed especially for them by the famous Ito Kish. He worked around the general theme of the jewellery and created something clean, classy, young and modern. Some of the showcases were made by furniture exporter, Rene Alcala, owner of Domicillo.




Her collection is fun, unique and colorful yet elegant. Precious stones such as yellow opal, kunzite. jade, among others, are all designed with a modern oriental feel. They are very conversational and not at all expensive. She tapped on using different kinds of material that make them unique like ivory, carahorn, onyx, oxidized silver, shagreen and wood.



On their very first day, a very important client of mine, Ms. V. Yuchengco wanted to see what Janina has to offer a jewellery lover like her and lo and behold, it wasn't even a good 10 minutes when I showed her a ring that she must have. It was a beautiful rough diamond petalled flower with brilliant cuts scattered around it. It fit her and she never took it off. It is always a great feeling when you make someone happy with their purchase.


Diamonds are also part of the Janina line and it is good to know that she uses only top quality stones for her discerning clientelle. This is a magnificent pendant with multi-shaped diamonds set in an invisible mounting. It falls beautifully on the neck and the sparkle of the diamonds add glamour and class to any woman who wears it.


Big chunky rings are also abundant in her collection. This is a 10 carat citrine with tsavorite mounted in black gold. This design is a conversation piece because it uses a different technique to mount the stone. It takes a certain kind of personality to be able to carry this off because of the very unique design.


South sea pearls with diamonds all around it with a dangling oval kunzite is displayed but I am almost certain that it won't last long in the showcase because this pair of earrings has got SOLD written all over it. The pink hue and brilliance of the kunzite shows that it is of top quality. A pair that truly belongs to a someone who knows the value of a great art work.


This creation is a new take on tennis bracelets. It is designed as a chain that you normally purchase in a hardware store but this time, it is studded with multi colored sapphires in blackened silver. It can also be connected to a ribbon or a simple chain to lengthen it so that you may wear it as a necklace as well. A terrific way to stand out and show off your superb taste on jewellery to your friends.


Ms. V. Yuchengco fell in love with this ring as well. This is an oval jade with diamonds and rubies set around it. The band is also made of jade and we all know that it is a very valuable stone. This baby is to die for but utmost care must be taken when wearing this piece because of it's fragility. Nevertheless, I would forget that Louis Vuitton bag and go for this magnificent ring that will bring not just beauty to your hands but also luck to your life.


So here's a toast to the success of JANINA by Jul B. Dizon! May it be a source of tremendous joy to women who love wearing great pieces of jewellery and for the men who will pay anything for the happiness of their partners. (hint hint)

CHEERS!