Have you ever wondered how astronauts tell time in outer space? When you think of celebrity watches that you would like to add to your collection, have you ever considered astronaut watches? If you’re like most people, you probably haven’t given a second thought to watches in space. Yet these are some of the most…
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Welcome, Redditors! If ice for miles isn’t your style, check out some of our more…subdued watches here. You can also might enjoy some of our other most popular posts: How to Spot a Fake Rolex Milgauss How to Spot a Fake Cartier Love Bangle The Difference Between the New Model & Old Model Cartier Love Bangle You…
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The terms vintage and antique are often used with the same meaning; however, there is a distinct difference between the two, especially when it comes to vintage jewelry. The primary difference between antique jewelry and vintage jewelry is the age. The materials used in making the jewelry are a good indication of the era of…
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Hublot introduces its most recent masterpiece, the Big Bang Ferrari Singapore Limited Edition. As a variation of the Big Bang Ferrari introduced a year earlier, this watch extends the partnership between Hublot and the Italian automotive company, Ferrari. Fabulously created with unique artistic touches, this gorgeous timepiece features bold red detailing. The distinctive red color…
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So much attention is lavished on diamond engagement rings (for good reason), but they usually only shine solo for a year or two. After that, their partner for life, the wedding band, is always present, sometimes even worn without the engagement ring! Ladies with large diamond engagement rings might only wear theirs for special occasions,…
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Earrings are one of the most popular options for wedding jewelry. They go well with any hairstyle, any neckline, and any body type. Of course, the variety that earrings offer help complete your look depending on their style, metal, size, stones and proportions. Unlike, say, a necklace, earrings won’t compete with even a busy neckline…
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Not everyone may remember, but over thirty years ago, Elizabeth Taylor was in the news for leasing a yacht to house her dogs offshore while she made a film in England so they would be subjected to the six month quarantine required by the UK. You have to wonder if any of them were wearing…
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Here in July it’s all about the Royal Family. There’s also another event scheduled for September that will regain our attention. That is the scheduled release of Diana, a motion picture coming to theaters. The movie stars Naomi Watts as Princess Di, and while there are on-going debates about her portrayal, no one is disputing…
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We love a tri-color ring. Not only is it practical, matching all your different jewelry regardless of the metal, but it’s beautiful. From Cartier’s signature trinity ring to individual rings just begging to be stacked, we’re hooked. These 18kt gold stacking rings in Jack Weir & Sons’ shop are a perfect example. Beautiful rounded edges…
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Chanel’s Camellias never disappoint. The captivatingly bright petals of these pink and orange beauties though? Mesmerizing. We simply cannot stop staring, and we’re well accustomed to the distracting beauty of Chanel fine jewelry and watches. This sorbet colored dream had us perusing our own showcases for a pink and orange fix. Luckily, our selection of…
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Today, the Supreme Court struck down the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), marking a huge stride in the gay civil rights movement. It also marks a huge opportunity for couples around the US to be legally married. And those couples who live in states where same-sex marriage is legal (and will now be recognized…
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Cartier Tank Francaise 2465 Stainless Steel Midsize Watch Company Cartier Model Tank Francaise Case Material Stainless Steel Case Diameter 30 mm (with lugs) x 25 mm (without crown) Bezel Smooth Stainless Steel Bracelet Stainless Steel Clasp Butterfly Clasp Dial White Dial with Black Roman Numeral Markers and Blue Steel Hands Crystal Anti-Glare Sapphire Crystal Movement…
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Wintour CC Collection Black and Gold Diamond Watch Company Wintour Model CC Case Material Stainless Steel Case Diameter 36mm Diameter Bracelet Leather Dial Black Dial with Fancy Arabic Numeral Markers and Approx. 3 Carats of Floating White and Yellow Diamonds Bezel 18k Yellow Gold Bezel Clasp Buckle Movement Quartz Size Adjustable Gender Womens Retail $18000.00…
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The Hublot watch brand of Switzerland has built links with competitive skiing throughout their existence. Since 2011, they have been the “Official Time Keeper” of the Alpine World Ski Championship at Garmisch-Partenkirchen. They support Switzerland’s Dario Cologna, the world’s greatest cross country skier, and have formed partnerships with two ski schools and the Tourist Office…
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Mauro Felter is an Italian artist that draws his inspiration from the beauty of the valley in Northern Italy of which he is a native. He has imparted that inspiration into his designer jewelry collections for a rugged, earthy look. Vallecamonia is the valley between the Concarena and the Pizzo Badile mountains where ancient nomads…
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This week shows us jewelry and watch auctions at both Christie’s and Bonham’s. At Christie’s we spotted a Chopard Happy Fish watch (plus plenty more familiar looking pre owned watches) along with a gorgeous gold Tank Americaine, which is somewhat hard to come by pre owned (of all the clients who want to sell watches,…
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For well over a century, Van Cleef & Arpels has spelled romance in jewelry. The Van Cleef love story began in 1895 when Estelle Arpels and Alfred Van Cleef declared their deep passion and love for all things beautiful into the creation of jewels that would befit celebrities and royalty, most especially those lucky in…
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This Zenith Stainless Steel Baby Doll Open Star Chronograph watch is celestial cool. We love the whimsical arabic number dial (in stainless) popping against a white enamel and mother of pearl background. A beautiful stainless steel bezel is also star studded with textured numbers that match the watch’s creamy shagreen strap. It’s a truly unique…
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We’ve talked before about the right jewelry for your wedding dress (and there’s an update coming soon!) But there’s one piece of jewelry that’s nearly universally flattering with every wedding dress (besides those sparkly engagement and wedding rings!) Of course, we’re talking about earrings. The type of wedding earrings you’ll wear is dictated first by…
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The awards show we’ve all been waiting for will finally arrive on Sunday! We’re ready to live tweet the red carpet, along with our fellow eagle-eyed celebrity jewelry spotters. A few predictions are practically a given: Ryan won’t ask who the jewelry designers are, there will be plenty of nude gowns, lots of mermaid silhouettes,…
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This week, we’re having a Breitling moment. Namely, we’re all about this Breitling Windrider Antares B10048. Produced in the 1990’s, the Antares was Breitling’s first foray into gents wristwatches. It’s the predecessor to Breitling’s Cockpit Bigdate and the Wings Automatic. The watch features a thin B10 movement that allows its case to keep a slim…
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Readers, this awards season may go down in history as the most boring ever. From a snoozefest at the SAG Awards, to the relative lack of bling at the Golden Globes, the celebs on the red carper just aren’t scratching our itch for major jewelry. Where are the diamonds (and no, we don’t mean studs)?…
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V-Day is just around the corner, and we’re feeling the love. Everywhere we turn we’re bombarded by cute couples (thanks to our Facebook photo contest), sweet treats, and perfectly hued gems. We love rose gold, pink sapphires and ruby jewelry even more in February than any other time of the year. We couldn’t resist pairing…
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This week’s happy hour features two true blues: a gorgeous blue sapphire cocktail ring and the signature blueberry cocktails served at this wedding. The icy blue drink mirrors the cornflower blue of this sapphire and diamond vintage cocktail ring. With a large light blue cushion cut sapphire cementing the swirl of this ring, the different…
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Extreme Sports, Luxury Watches Whatever your sport of choice–there is a dependable luxury watch to meet your needs. Whether you’re into extreme white water rafting, heli-skiing, skydiving, windsurfing or free running, many luxury watch manufacturers have considered your lifestyle before designing some of the most extreme watches in the world. White water rafting can be…
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Have you ever thought to yourself: “I sure could use a meteorite Rolex”? That is, a Rolex Day Date Masterpiece with a dial crafted from actual meteorite (from space). In case you hadn’t, Rolex would like you to take into consideration this foray into deep space luxury. The first thing that grabs your attention, is…
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While the most common shape of a watch’s dial is round, the unconventional personality calls for a watch of a different shape. Luxury timepiece designers have accommodated the unconventional with uniquely shaped watch dials. These watches of different shapes may be worn every day or just occasionally for a change of pace.Keep up with the…
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The holidays are upon us! If you’re looking for last minute gifts for a loved one—look no further. Raymond Lee Jewelers offers a wide array of vintage watches—perfect to pair with a smooth, delicious aged scotch. Following are some great suggestions for vintage watches and aged scotches that make up a perfect last minute gift…
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New Years Eve is a night to sparkle and shine! Check out these 10 earring styles that will make you the brightest star at the party! These 18K White Gold Raindrop Pave Diamond Drop Earrings are incredibly fabulous! These Vintage Ruby and Diamond Earrings will compliment a sparkly red party dress or a classy gold…
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Not every man has the hindsight to purchase an engagement ring with a matching wedding band. Don’t fret, ladies and gents, as there are plenty of options for wedding bands that will match and compliment your engagement ring and completely impress everyone who takes a glance at the set! This 14k Yellow gold and…
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The House of Mauboussin reflects Old World elegance and fine craftsmanship in jewelry and luxury timepieces. The French brand was founded in 1825 by a talented artisan jeweler known as M. Rocher. The jewelry line grew and went on to receive award-winning recognition. Mouboussin jewelry gained much popularity in the Art Deco movement of the…
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You have to admit: your birthstone really does encompass various qualities of yourself. Isn’t it fitting that there are three different December birthstones Tanzanite, Turquoise and Zircon to encompass the varying personalities and attributes that December babies have to offer. Tanzanite is one of the more recently discovered gemstones dating back only to the…
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Today’s fancy footwear has us blushing. All pretty in pink, these pink ladies shake up this typically demure hue. With stud, spikes and mile high platforms to go around, they’re deserving of equally stunning jewels. And our rosy pink sapphire jewelry and pink diamond jewelry foots fits the bill. With selections from our contemporary cases,…
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This week we’re all about November’s beautiful birthstone & we don’t want to wake up from our citrine dream. Today’s Tuesday Shoesday picks are warm gold, bright orange, and pale lemon, but they all coordinate fabulously with the citrine cocktail rings front and center in our vintage case this month. When the lovely citrine is…
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1. Chinti and Parker Aran sweater – the cozy knit in oatmeal gray is a November staple. The oversized look is one of the biggest fall fashion trends for 2012, and pairs perfectly with skinny leather leggings. 2. 18kt yellow gold, citrine, yellow sapphire and diamond Maharaja ring – This stunning cocktail ring represents November’s…
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Before we get into details of the eye popping case being offered by the Natural Sapphire Company, we need to share a few words about the Apple IPad Mini. They iPad Mini is the latest hot Apple creation that sold old in on-line pre-orders recently. The Mini is half the size of the original iPad,…
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Feature Friday is Fashion Friday and TGIF! We’re featuring one of our favorite pieces from the showroom fashioned two ways for whatever your weekend holds. TGIF! Today we’re torn between outfit options for this amazing vintage Cartier Baignoire. Not only is it a rare find from the 70’s, this men’s watch features an Audemars Piguet…
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If it’s October, it’s time to go pink! And there’s no reason this shouldn’t extend into our weekly happy hour. But toss your idea of sugary mixers and overly sweet Cosmos. Today’s pink cocktails are all quality ingredients, style, and a hefty dose of ice. First up, we have a delicious white gold and pink…
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If this morning’s post about jaw dropping diamonds didn’t satisfy your craving for bling, perhaps this might be more your speed. Victoria’s Secret announced today that the chosen angle to wear this year’s Fantasy Bra is the one and only Alessandra Ambrosio. Ambrosio continues the tradition of new mom’s returning to the runway in awesome…
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Ulysse Nardin Watchmaker has a history unlike most others in the marketplace. In the early days of the company, throughout the late 1800s, the Nardin family were famous for creating Chronometers. These chronometers were highly accurate mechanical marine timepieces that were made for merchant and marine ships in the era, and before the invention and…
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Yesterday we gave our rundown of the Best Emmy Jewelry and Sunday we live tweeted the red carpet – both gave us plenty of time to process, dissect and analyze the Emmy Jewelry we saw and pinpoint a few trends. Red Carpet season launches so many of the next year’s trends (both in fashion and…
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It’s time for our weekly roundup of the hottest designer shoes, and we’re feeling a fall palette. Zesty orange channels pumpkin spice for the season, and Jimmy Choo, Elie Tahari, and Elizabeth and James bring their autumnal a-game. Also keeping things spicy: our citrine cocktail rings! From vintage, to decadent, to playful, these citrine and…
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Well, now that we’ve gotten the song stuck in your head, allow us to propose a toast. We proved today that we could never devote ourselves to just one gemstone for an entire month, and September’s serene sapphires have us yearning for fire-y ruby red. Luckily, our ruby selection is overflowing, and with the help…
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The loafer (aka smoking slipper, flat, slipper, skimmer, and several other variations) remains one of Fall’s hottest shoes. Today we’re paying homage with our favorite selections from Madewell and Charles Philip Shanghai. The perennial pattern favorite of Autumn always involves spots, and this season organic dots are in – think dalmatian giraffe, antelope – the…
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Although most luxury watchmakers have paved flawless reputations for themselves, there are a few models that far surpass the rest. These four are them: either through styling, versatility, durability or functionality, these watches have what it takes to be the best, with price tags quite modest in the world of luxury timepieces. Cartier’s midsize Tank…
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There are certain wardrobe staples that every stylish man needs to own: a classic blue blazer, the perfect dress shoe, a well-tailored suit – these are all givens. But as we’ve stated many a time before, no ensemble is truly complete without the finishing touches that elevate an outfit to refinement. More often than not,…
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Nail art is one of the biggest trends sweeping the beauty world. On Pinterest & Tumblr, there are entire accounts dedicated to nail art inspiration and decorated digits. We think nail art is a fun way to express your creativity – especially when paired with any of our gorgeous vintage rings, estate rings or antique…
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Tuesday night’s Olympic games were among our favorite events yet! Between watching the U.S. Men’s swim team take home gold and seeing the U.S. women’s gymnastics nail a perfect routine to snag their own gold medals, it was definitely a high point for the U.S. in the 2012 London games! Omega ambassador Michael Phelps became…
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