Diamonds may be a girl’s best girl, but James Bond was every woman’s dream. In the 1960’s women went wild over the infamous James Bond. He was the British actor, with charm a great accent and a body to match. Luckily, for James Bond fans, there was more than one James Bond on the screen.…
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The Bremont watch brand was founded in 2002 by two brothers, Nick and Giles English. The aviation-themed timepieces are made to withstand extreme conditions. With cases made of steel that is nine times harder than normal, the watches are subjected to severe extremes during testing. Several limited editions were inspired by World War II fighter…
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You might have noticed that malachite doesn’t get a lot of love among the gemstone world. Precious stones like diamonds, rubies and sapphires get most of the love in the jewelry world. And even semi-precious stones like opals, pearls and topaz seem to get a lot more attention than the deeply mysterious malachite. But, there’s…
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This famous tennis tournament is like none other. Traditionally the most famous British tennis event, Wimbledon Village is starting to heat up as the tournament is set to kick off soon. True to its style Wimbledon-themed variations of their Seattle men’s watches have been announced by another famous name, Lacoste. These Lacoste watches are poised…
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Although he died nearly 80 years ago, Georg Jensen continues to set the gold standard for silversmithing today. Jensen’s eponymous Danish luxury brand began as a small workshop and expanded into an internationally known brand celebrated all over the world for its unique amalgam of extraordinary craftsmanship and innovative artistry. The sculptural lines, clean design,…
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Fashion legend and Chanel founder Coco Chanel once said, “Fashion passes, style remains.” While this statement holds true for the entirety of Chanel’s impressive design legacy, it is a particularly accurate portrayal of Chanel’s iconic J12 watch, which continues to make an elegant impression nearly 15 years after its innovative introduction. Launched in 2000, the…
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From our family to yours, we’re wishing all the RLJ dads out there a Happy Father’s Day 2013! From the time you nervously bought your wife’s engagement ring, to giving her her first pair of diamond earrings, or buying your little girl her first set of pearls, we’ve been so lucky to be the jeweler…
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People choose different ways to invest in their future. Some people prefer stocks and bonds and other people choose jewelry. Stocks and bonds rise and fall in their worth, and sometimes they can become completely worthless. This is the chance people are willing to take. Jewelry on the other hand, is somewhat more stable. Over…
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Ready for a doozie? This week’s featured watch is one that just screams luxury – if it’s possible to scream with just a look and in an entirely understated and elegant manner. And most likely in French. With a dial that’s equal parts retro Spy movie and homage to Europe’s great clocks, this chronograph straddles…
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Marco…Polo. Polo…Cartier. Cartier…Polo. Polo…Cartier. See how really simple marketing is? It is getting you to associate one word with another. That is the case with Cartier’s decision to support the prestigious Queen Cup polo tournament again for 2013. It is the second year of Cartier’s sponsorship. Cartier has long cultivated its image with the sport,…
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Leading haute horology brand Audemars Piguet and Art Basel, the world’s premier international art show for modern and contemporary works, kicked off their visionary collaboration during Hong Kong’s Art Basel in May of 2013 with a celebratory cocktail party at exclusive restaurant-cum-gallery Duddell’s. The swank list of partygoers included guests of honor Louis Koo, who…
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Patek Philippe recently announced the creation of a follow-up model of their most complicated watch by far, the reference 5002 Sky Moon Tourbillon. This new timepiece, the reference 6002 Sky Moon, is receiving much praise for its decorations and embellishments. The model features stunning enamel work on both the front and rear dials. It is…
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There are three birthstones for June; moonstone, alexandrite, and the most traditional pearl. Pearls are mysterious gems that don’t even come from the places most precious gemstones are found! A pearl is an irritation that has been transformed into a beautiful globe by patient layers of nacre inside an oyster. Once, pearls were treasures discovered…
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With the next Royal Race rapidly approaching in June, Longines has announced that is has become an official partner with the Royal Ascot Race Course. The timing of the announcement is not the big news here. It is the fact that this is the first time that the iconic race course has ever had a…
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There was only one Breitling watch made for the movie Thunderball and it disappeared. Q Branch modified it to have a Geiger counter so it could detect nuclear radiation…find the stolen warheads…save the day…and the prop department only made one. After Sean Connery wore it in the 1965 movie it became a mystery that only…
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