Swiss Chronometers and COSC

The C.O.S.C. and chronometer certification: what is it, and what does it mean?  A chronometer is a watch whose movement has passed specific tests verifying it’s timekeeping precision.  The chronometer testing is open to any manufacturers....

Swiss Watch Manufactures

Watch companies and manufacture movements--some explanations There are a variety of fine watches produced today by a multitude of companies, both old and young.  Part of the appeal of luxury mechanical watchmaking is in the complexity and fine....

Pearl Jewelry

Looking for a smart and different gift to give this season? Think about the wide variety of options you have with Pearls! For many, the thought of a strand of pearls will immediately flood the mind with visions of Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast....

Drop and Dangle Earrings

Swing Time! Does hanging holiday ornaments leave you longing for something dangle-y of your own? Don’t be afraid to indulge yourself this season, or add a little something to your wish list! Think drop and dangle earrings! Drop and Dangle earrings....

Colored Diamonds

Colored diamonds…a girl’s NEW best friend??? Think colored diamonds are only for Royalty? Think again! While colored diamonds have been around for decades, they seem to be experiencing a gain in momentum and a spike in popularity in recent....

Diamond Earrings

Twinkle Twinkle! Starting to feel festive for the holidays? With the party season just beginning, its time to add a little sparkle…or a LOT of sparkle! There are diamond earrings for just about every occasion and event. Diamond studs can easily....

Ruby, Emerald and Sapphire Jewelry

Update your idea of PRECIOUS! Think you know what a precious gemstone is? In the past there were the big three: Rubies, Emeralds and Sapphires. These stones dominated the market and were seen as having the highest value of all colored gemstones.....

Gold Bracelets

All I want for Christmas: Gold Bracelets! At a time of year when so many things are sparkling, why not show off classic simplicity: gold bracelets. Whether in the form of a bangle, cuff or link, a clean gold bracelet is timeless. They can be....

Emerald, Sapphire and Topaz Jewelry

Ice is Nice but COLOR is IN! This may be black tie season, but COLOR is all around! Open any fashion magazine these days and you will see a rush of colors: Reds, purples, pinks, greens…and we don’t just mean the dresses! While nearly everyone loves....

Platinum Engagement Rings

Platinum rings have become very popular in the last five years. Traditionally women preferred white and yellow gold rings. Gold was the traditional metal of choice. Most major fashion magazines promoted gold as the metal of choice, especially for....