How a Diamond is Cut and Polished When it is taken from the mine, a diamond is not the sparkly gem you imagine. There is a complex process that a diamond goes through before it is used in a ring, necklace or set of earrings. When you hear about the latest massive diamond discovered –…
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This big day – or should we say weekend – has finally arrived. Beginning today, our Black Friday specials and hours are in full effect. Instead of closing at 6, we’re keeping the lights on and the diamonds sparkling for every single last customer. Ditto for Saturday, when we’d usually close at 5 – out the…
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The History of Harry Winston Harry Winston was among the world’s most famous jewelers. After immigrating from the Ukraine to New York City, Harry’s father started a modest jewelry business. According to legend, the young Harry purchased an emerald at a nearby pawn shop for 25 cents and later sold it for 800 dollars. Harry’s…
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It’s not quite officially fall,but it is officially time for fall’s favorite beverage/scent/food/color: pumpkin spice. And you don’t need to tolerate Uggs, leggings or hot coffee in South Florida’s temps of 90 and up to indulge. Nor do you need to slice and dice any gourds. Nope, you can simply light your favorite Pumpkin Spiced…
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Are you shopping for an engagement ring? Or perhaps just starting to browse? You’ve come to the right place. Not only do we sell some of the hottest designer lines, antique and estate engagement rings, but we’ve got some great advice to boot. At least we think so. When you first start looking through engagement…
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Before we head out for a weekend of celebration, we’re wrapping up the week at our showroom, playing dress up with our many customers who don’t have work today. And the name of the game is patriotic bling today! So while we will be closed tomorrow to observe Independence Day, we are open today until…
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New design trends in jewelry continue to impact the fine jewelry industry, or is Couture re-inventing vintage designs? Even our lust for Swarovski crystals is moving them from couture to exquisite fine jewelry designers. The jewelry fashion world hubs, like Dubai, are celebrating sensation Farah Khan, an Indian jewelry designer who features bold gemstones paired with…
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What is Prasiolite? Prasiolite, also known as vermarine, greened amethyst, or lime citrine, is a name for any cluster or quartz crystal that is green in color. This type of quartz is very rare and often cut as a gemstone. It can only be found in a small Brazilian mine as well as in small,…
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Something about the summer heat has men ready to accessorize. Perhaps a lack of fabric coverage by the way of sleeves, or shirts in general, requires the guys to express their fashion sense through channels other than clothes. Enter man-jewelry. The right men’s accessories can add the perfect layer of cool to any guy’s ensemble.…
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You go ahead and sing that to the tune of Girls Girls Girls. We won’t tell. But we will show! Show off our favorite pearls, that is. June’s birthstone is the classic, demure and enduring pearl. Created by life itself and fetched from the depths of the ocean, it’s no wonder pearls have been a…
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A phone is a very personal thing and for many there is nothing better than splurging on a great android case that not only protects their phone but also makes it personal and beautiful. However, what if you could buy a phone that is already decked out with diamonds and emeralds? The Savelli emerald studded…
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When it comes to gems, the big ones make the news. A 28.18-carat emerald-cut Kashmir sapphire set a record within the industry, selling for $5.1 million. Critical Acclaim and Acquisition It acquired $180,731 per carat, and it set a world record for auction price per sapphire carat. The giant and untreated gem is situated upon…
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With the holiday season just around the corner, it’s natural to want to look your best for upcoming family engagements and holiday festivities. Having the right attire is part of looking good for family and friends, to include elegant jewelry pieces that will make you stand out in the crowd. Having limited finances to work…
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With the December Solstice rapidly approaching, it’s no surprise that many luxury watch designers have found their head in the clouds…and who could blame them? These next luxury designs shine as brightly as the stars and constellations that they were inspired by. Each piece offers their own unique ability to track the moon phases, your…
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The J12 Moonphase from Chanel Horlogerie is a women’s watch that offers a classic femininity with a complication blue stone dial that presents each stage of the moon to the wearer. The price for the standard model is $9,400. It is a new version of a previously released timepiece that is now available in white…
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Have you ever been stumped over selecting a special gift for a special man? Did you ever consider springing for a $5Million dollar diamond and emerald studded watch? Beyonce, celebrity singer, did just that for her husband’s birthday this month, setting all the tongues wagging, some in envy, some in admiration, and some in dismay…
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Watches and timepieces have long been an outdated piece of technology. Yet, luxury timepieces are selling more than ever. That’s because you can never underestimate the statement made by a powerful status symbol as a Hublot watch. Founded in 1980, this Swiss-based company boasts innovating the “world’s most expensive watches.” Here are the top 5…
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Anything valued at $1.58 million is a big deal, especially a sport watch. But Chopard has recently unveiled this high-cost, extremely extravagant watch and provides plenty of reasons for its price tag. Retailing at $1.5 million Swiss francs ($1.58 million for us here in the States), this fabulous watch totals 65 carats in diamonds. Yes,…
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This year’s Only Watch auction will be held in Monaco on September 28. Only Watch? It could be interpreted a couple of ways: the only items up for bid will be watches; or the watches auctioned will all be one of a kind creations. You could pick either one and you’d be correct. Every other…
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This week the streets of Paris are teeming with fashion industry figures from all over the world. They are getting a first hand glance at the haute couture fashions and accessories slated to hit the fashion world in the autumn and winter of 2014. The French maison of high end jewelry Van Cleef & Arpels,…
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Diamond eternity bands are one of the most popular choices for brides choosing their perfect wedding band. Not only do they offer the perfect way to add more sparkle to your ring finger, an eternity band can compliment your engagement ring like no other piece of jewelry. In fact, it’s imperative that they look fantastic…
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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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No other brand name in the world of fine jewelry can surpass Cartier. The Paris-based jewelry designer, manufacturer and distributor of luxury watches and jewelry has been “the jeweler of kings and the king of jewelers” since 1847. The brand’s latest collection is 41 pieces of authentic jewelry and watch-making pieces that create a metamorphosis…
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If you are into rare, large blue diamonds you might want to book a flight to London for April 24th. That’s the date for Bonham’s Fine Jewelry Sale, and a 5-carat blue diamond ring by Bulgari is expected to be the star of the show. The Bulgari blue diamond is set in a vintage “Trombino”…
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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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As summer winds down, the kids are back to school, and the crisp air of autumn TS Isaac approaches, we’ve got a craving for all things fall. And what’s more reminiscent of fall than apple cider? And teachers, an apple treat for you to celebrate the near completion of the first week of school. This Ginger…
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Where travel once was a luxury, it’s now a necessity. With the increase in outgoing flights, luggage often gets misplaced or lost in airports all over the world. From putting neon signs on our luggage to buying customized luggage with our names engraved on them, one can never be too cautious when flying, especially if…
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