July 18th, 2010
IWC Purtuguese watches shine at the SIHH 2010 not less than the IWC Purtuguese Yacht Club Chronograph. And as we know, Portuguese Tourbillon Mystre has been the big star of Portuguese line for a long time with breathtaking beauty and the sohpisticated rotating carriage escapement. Now, its newest model has been given a seven-day power reserve indicator and an fabulous date indicator that automatically jumps back to the beginning place at the end to the month-and that is why it has “Retrograde” in its name.
Since Purtuguese Tourbillon Mystere was launched in 2004, the number of its fans has kept increase as it is so intriguing, attractive and mysterious. It has golden proportions, unque glass and fantastic tourbillon escapement setting that creates an illusion that the refined case seems to rotate in a void while keeping good balance.
On the dial, the flyback date indicator with graduated scale is the real diva. It occupies near one quarter of the surface. As mensioned already, the date indicator will jump back to the first day of each month of 31 days once reaching the “31″.and In months that have less than 31 days, or if the watch has not been worn for some time, the date indicator can be advanced via the rapid adjustment function and springs back to the beginning place. No adjustment is needed.
The minute tourbillon takes the place of the small seconds and brings a mysterious touch to the replica watches. The function is performed by the steel cage of three stays that are arranged in a star shape. The tourbillon is composed of 91 parts and weighs 0.433. It is another eye-catcher on the dial as a “animated twelve”. This tourbillon rotates once every minute against the deep black background under part of the cage-and that is where people find it is very mysterious and intriguing. In addition, not like the previous model whose tourbillon was set in a plate segment with cylindrical grinding, this tourbillon is presented on a ring with mirror-finished inside and thus parts of the escapement are reflected again. So this turbillon present a delicated visual feast for admires.
The power reserve indicator appears at the right side of the dial , providing the remained power of the barrel.
IWC Purtuguese Tourbillon Mystere Retrograde has two variants: 18k red gold case a silver-plated dial and platinum case with ruthenium-black dial. The former is limited to 500 pieces, while the latter is limited to 250 pieces.
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May 20th, 2010
Imagine how overjoyed your loved one will be if they get their gift and find some lovely jewelry by John Hardy. The variety of styles available in sterling silver is so wide that you can rest assured you’ll find a special item of jewelry even for the most exquisite tastes. So — why risk your friends and family being disappointed this year - you can be confident that they will be happy with jewelry chosen from John Hardy.
The ranges for men include numerous different pieces in various metals and finishes. These pieces are fashioned specifically to appeal to the tastes of gentlemen. Finally, picking out dazzling Christmas gifts has never been this simple.
To make things even easier, John Hardy jewelry is available for women of all ages. Women who favor a classic wardrobe might single out a traditional piece. For the adventurous lady, you can select from a range of bolder pieces. But irrespective of the design, all the collections for women include cuffs of varying breadths, earrings suitable for day or evening in addition to various lengths of necklaces to pick your favorites from.
Everyone knows that Christmas is a great time of year for youngsters and of course John Hardy accomodates this with a wonderful range of jewelry just for them. Every item has been produced to the distinguished standards John Hardy are famous for, but scaled down to suit boys and girls. Gifting any boy or girl some fine jewelry will provide them with something to dote on for the rest of their life. New babies acquire so many presents after all, it can often prove very tricky to purchase them something they do not already have. The exceptional spectrum of gifts for babies made by this luxury jeweler should make your life much much. John Hardy also offers the tremendous Bamboo program for green shoppers. This environmentally sound scheme is known as Wear Bamboo, Plant Bamboo and when someone buys an item from this collection, some of the revenue is given for planting sustainable crops in Nsu Penida and Bali. Every item is individually stamped with the exact number of seedlings planted before shipping. There is an enormous selection to suit anybody’s preference, thus there’s positively no reason at all to override your environmentally friendly beliefs this year…
Therefore do not forget to take a look at the delightful collections John Hardy has to offer and make that shopping a breeze this holiday season.
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April 12th, 2010
Jewelry is a very popular thing to trade on the web nowadays. Maybe it’s merely down to the fact that jewelry products are quite small, so it’s rather painless to ship. Also, one doesn’t require much space to store such items. But this popularity of selling jewelry online signifies that you have a lot of jewellery vendors to contend with.
My word of advice is to carry out extensive research first. Search on the internet using keywords like uk ring size j to discover the competition. A good idea is to make some lines of hand-crafted jewelry and determine how these items sell. As they are made by hand, you don’t have to vie with other sellers on cost as these are one-off items. Over time, you will begin to determine what items are selling on your website and you can align your product range accordingly.
One more matter to think about is the size of rings (should you sell rings). If you are, it’s a good idea to categorize your rings by size of ring. Mind that different countries have varying ring size categorisations, so you should firstly distinguish your fundamental target country and classify using their ring size categorization, with an equivilance graph on your website so individuals can compare to their own nation’s ring size classes.
To summarise, be cognisant that the jewelry marketplace on the web is quite crowded. This fact doesn’t mean you can’t become a sucess, but try to offer at least a handful of unique products, and categorise by size when it’s required.
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March 6th, 2010
At Christmas demonstrate to the special individuals in your life your love with beautiful jewelry by John Hardy. The array of designs created in sterling silver is so large that you can rest assured you will find a wonderful piece of jewelry even for the most demanding disposition. So, avoid any disappointment this holiday season - you can be confident that they are going to be happy with a present chosen from a John Hardy collection!
The collections for gentlemen boast many different styles in silver and gold. Though they offer the attention to detail associated with John Hardy, these collections have a thicker feel and a design most suitable for gents. Selecting noteworthy Christmas gifts has never been simpler. To make shopping even simpler, John Hardy jewelry is available for just about any look a woman may like to adopt. Classic items boast in the range and are suited to ladies who favor timeless elegance. For the positively fashion conscious lady, you can pick from a selection of bolder designs. But regardless the design, each women’s collection includes bracelets of various breadths, earrings suitable for day wear and evening wear plus various lengths of necklaces you can choose from.
What about the kids? John Hardy offers a fantastic range of kid’s jewelry. Each piece has been crafted to the exceptional standard John Hardy are well-known for, but sized down to suit boys and girls. Bangles, earrings and birthstone pendants are just a few of the present ideas for children. It’s usually pretty tricky to think of an unusual gift for a baby. So, this Christmas, the wonderful goblets, christening spoons, or baby-rattles offered by this designer jeweler are brilliant choices.
The Bamboo initiative is perfect for anyone who would like to make environmentally aware gift selections. This environmentally aware program is called Wear Bamboo, Plant Bamboo and if an item from this range is bought, some of the revenue goes to plant more bamboo, an enviromentally friendly wood, in places such as Bali. Every piece of jewelry is individually engraved with the number of young bamboo plants gifted before the pieces are sent out. The Bamboo collection has a huge selection of pieces for men and women, so it’s easy to please your significant other and do your bit for the earth as well.
Therefore view the delightful jewelry designed by John Hardy and take the headache out of Christmas shopping this holiday season.
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November 2nd, 2009
Cash for gold can surprise you when you send in your old and broken gold jewelry to sell. Why keep things around that are broken and will cost a bundle to repair, or items that you no longer are interested in wearing? You can get cash for gold, broken or not, and buy something new that you like better. Selling scrap gold is the ideal way to make money this year.
If you have never tried selling old jewelry in a cash for gold promotion, you may be very surprised at the outcome. Gold is at very high prices right now, and in tough times, gold always has good exchange values. Your local pawn shop may offer you cash, but in most cases, you can get more with one of the online buyers of scrap gold.
Being able to easily redeem your unwanted jewelery in a cash for gold offer is a benefit. You can check the current value of gold at www.goldprice.org, and then all you need to know is how much your old gold weighs. This will give you a seller’s price. Buyers of gold will offer less, because they resell the gold to make their profit. A typical pawn shop will only offer about ten percent of an item’s value. Online gold buyers can do better in their cash for gold offers.
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August 5th, 2009
What was at one time, in the earliest years of take-away wrist watches, considered to be unsuitable for gentlemen and only for ladies, has grown nowadays into a fashion utensil that everyone wants. In the meantime, the wristwatch is more than a tool to tell which time it is.
The turn of the 20th century on the wrist
With the turn of the 20th century, another level of technical advancement was made, which made it possible to house the mechanics in an even smaller space. It was now possible to design the clockworks in such a manner that people were able to fasten them to a wristband without a problem. The practical application of this new discovery allowed the pocket watch to be quickly exchanged by the wristwatch. It rapidly became the fashion to wear a wristwatch. It looked like the models sprouted from the ground and the variety grown with great speed. In the early years, however, wristwatches were used only by ladies. Men did not wear timepieces on their wrists.It just didn’t seem right. The war brought a change of mind concerning this. The soldiers quickly recognized the advantage of a watch on the wrist, which didn’t have to be pulled out of the bag first. And in this way, the wristwatch prevailed with the male sex.
Away from the mechanical - on to electronics
While the first wristwatches were still being wound, some innovations developed in relation to the mechanics. The automatic wrist watch came out, which no longer had to be wound by hand, but was wound automatically through the movement of the wrist watch. Afterwards, at the end of the 20’s, the quartz wrist watch was invented. Time was indicated here by the so-called electronic oscillating circuit. Mens watches
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March 1st, 2009
GARNET - Garnets are found in various shades and colours from brown to purple shades. But its dark red variety is valued as a precious stone although the mineral is quite common. Garnet crystals are 12 faced. The stones have been prized in jewellery for over 5000 years. When many garnet crystals are gathered in a rock cavity they are likened to a ripe pomegranate. Cut as brilliants, garnets are used as ring stones with large ones as pendants, often with cabochon cut and carved. Garnets and star garnets from are found in Australia.
JADE - This is the name given to both nephrite and jadeite which are tougher than steel although not particularly hard. China, New Zealand and Alaska supply good Jade. Burma also. Brazil it occurs naturally Used since Neolithic times for weapons and tools and later for delicate carvings. Aztecs used jade. In ancient Egypt the stone was called Nemehen. Pure Jade is white with impurities causing different colours and most pieces are mottled. It is generally translucent or opaque green in colour and is lustrous rather than brilliant. The most prised of all jades is “imperial jade” the transparent emerald green coloured by chromium. It has been always revered in China as a sacred stone. Its quality as a gemstone is judged by the intensity of the green colour and its coolness to the touch. Jadeite is the rarer of the jades and Myanmar remains the only commercial source. Much of the Central American jadeite originates in Guatemala. Soapy jade is the term for the inferior grades used commonly for carving decorations, lamp stands etc.
LAPIS LAZULI - This stone consists of blue silicate lazurite with variable amounts of calcite and the brassy gold flecks of pyrite which is more abundant in the poorer quality material. Afghanistan has the best quality that consists mostly of lazurite and is deep blue. In ancient times it was also known as “sapphirus”. The Egyptians used to ground it into pigment to use in paintings and murals and in eye shadow and used in manufacture of amulets and symbols, particularly in the representations of the goddess Isis and in the Sacred Eye of Horus. Later it was ground for use as pigment in religious paintings for the glorious blue of the Madonna’s robes. In China, royal seals and carvings were made of it. It is considered as a sacred stone in Buddhism. Lapis lazuli is one of the most ancient in items of jewellery - having been known and used for over 6000 years. It was mined in Afghanistan and Siberia near Lake Baikal, but nowadays produced profusely in Chile.
MOONSTONE - Moonstone is a Feldspar, comprised of calcium sodium or potassium aluminium silicates. Sri Lanka is the most important source of Moonstone. India produces strongly coloured stones as beige, pink, green, yellow, grey, white and brown. It is considered to be a sacred stone in India and by tradition, it is always cut en cabochon. It is an important stone in Ayurvedic medicine. Beautiful sheens come as with other stones, with subjected light and its particular sheen is called “adularescence” and most prized when the sheen is bluish in colour. Throughout the world it is associated with the Moon and very popular semi precious stone is used in jewellery everywhere. Their fascination lies in their gentle glowing and elusive sheen and above all the softness of their quality, compared with the strength and brilliance of faceted jewels.
OPAL - Opal is one of the few gem minerals which is non crystalline. Opals are referred to in history and in legend. Pliny is said to have liked it and Orpheus is said to have declared that the opal ‘fills the heart of the gods with joy”. Shakespeare refers to … “this miracle and Queen of gems”. Opal consists of pure silica (silicon combined with oxygen) with traces of numerous compounds which explains the many differing types. Opals were rare in antiquity. It is thought to have become commonly known only after the time of Alexander the Great. The only known mines in the earliest times were the Carpathian Mountains. The stone is extremely porous with the weight varying in proportion to the amount of contained water. The colours are determined by structure and the light which causes ever changing effect. Finest opal and opalized wood and fossils are found also in Australia at Coober Pedy and Andamooka. France also supplies some and also Idaho… Opals are usually cut as en cabochon. Their varieties include - Hungarian opals are very fine and were once popular in Europe.
Mexican Opals fine transparent variety of opal - Black opals are extremely vivid flashes of colour including red, with dark background and of highest value Milky opal or white opals are opaque with smaller and less spectacular softer markings and colours. Fire opals or Harlequin Opal is the finest quality and variety of gemstone Water Opal is clear and colourless with internal play of colour. Rose Opal or potch opal has a beautiful pink colour but opaque. Hydrophane Opal is opaque but appears colourless in water.
PEARL - Along with Coral, this extremely popular gemstone used in jewellery, is found in the seas not the land and is therefore not of the same composition nor characteristics of the earth born gemstones. Care must be taken to preserve the quality of pearls. Pearls are made of calcium carbonate formed within an oyster. The basic irritant is usually a grain of sand which stimulates the oyster to cover it with its own body secretion - eventually forming the well known round and perfect pearl. The lustre of the pearl comes from minute crackles on its surface - finer than those on opals. Their lustre increases in the body warmth of human beings and therefore the practice of allowing the shop attendants to wear the strings of pearl has a practical basis. Different pearl qualities depend upon colour and size and range from the tiniest “seed pearls” to the rare gems of considerable size Harvesting pearls from the wild is singularly unrewarding and cultured pearls have been able to meet the demand for these beautiful natural ornaments. Cultured pearls have been produced in China for several centuries as now in Japan, Australia and the Pacific.
RUBY - Next to diamond, rubies (and sapphires) are the most valued of the gems. Ruby is a variety of corundum, When the corundum includes chromium, it becomes ruby, when it contains titanium and iron instead and therefore is blue - the sapphire. The world’s finest come from Myanmar, Pakistan and Afghanistan, also Burma, Thailand, India and Ceylon .Burmese ones are exceptionally beautiful - found near Mogo N.E. of Mandalay. “Pigeon Blood” rubies are the highest in the scale of value. Thai Rubies are often found with spinel and are darker red than the Burmese Rubies. A fine ruby is a magnificent gemstone. Ruby has been synthetically produced successfully since 1904. But the genuine rubies are valued because of their rarity and therefore have not dropped in commercial value, in fact have risen. Rubies are also used in Space research in connection with communication systems to cut out surface sounds of the earth and pick up beams from space.
SAPPHIRE - Pink Sapphires, Blue sapphires and Yellow Sapphires are found in Thailand and East Africa. They are next to diamond in hardness and therefore resistant to wear. Australia is the largest producer of blue and golden sapphires. Non-blue sapphires are White Sapphires or Golden Sapphires. The largest sapphire known was 950 carats from Burma. The largest in Australia was 886 carats from Queensland in 1934. There are star sapphires and star rubies found which contain fine fibre crystals giving star effect when cut in en cabochon.
TOPAZ - Topaz is an aluminium silicate containing about 20% water and fluorine and comes in several colours. Yellow quartz is sold today under the name of topaz and it is one of the most popular colours, although there are others which are greenish and of reddish tint.. Golden Topaz from Brazil is a golden brown to pink colour. The main suppliers are Brazil, Germany and Russia. Japan also produces topaz. Topaz is harder than Rock crystal and is known for its huge crystals - a colourless one from Brazil was found weighing as much as 600 pounds, well formed and clear throughout. The largest known topaz was cut in 1977 and weighed 21,327 carats. Another is known at 36,853 carats. Found in Australia topaz is usually light yellow, green and blue also. Hardness 8 and Orthorhombic crystals brilliant and beautiful stone found in quartz rose rocks. Associated with tin ores . Tinted by heating. Sky blue topaz found in the Scottish Highlands, Brazil and Siberia.
TURQUOISE - This stone is composed of aluminium copper sulphate hydrated phosphate of aluminium and copper) and is only medium hard. Egyptians are the first people known to mine it in Sinai over 6000 years ago. The finest is said to be found in Naishapur, Iran, where it has been mined for about 3000 years. It is found also in Sinar, Turkestan and Tibet. The colours range from pale blue to deep green/blue. Water content affects the colour of the stone. It responds to human touch and warmth and in the Middle East is used as a reflector of babies’ health in the crib etc. It is relatively soft and has a waxy lustre. It is porous and its colour may deteriorate if skin oils and cosmetics are absorbed during wear. It’s famous for its change of colour when difficult influences are near and for this reason was attached to cradle of babies to reflect the child’s vitality and to alert them to any change in tone and colour. Some believe it becomes moist and changes colour when warning against Poison. The gem is regarded as a pledge of true affection and drawing evil influences. The green variety is found in New Mexico and in Australia.
 Michael Russell
Your Independent guide to Jewellery
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January 2nd, 2009
Wearing birthstone jewelry is very popular today. Not only is it fashionable; somehow, it also makes the item feel more personal and part of the wearer’s personality. Almost all gems are believed to be imbued with some special sort of power and this is one of the reasons why it is considered lucky to wear birthstone jewelry. Let’s look at some of the mystical properties and beliefs about these special gems and some famous people who would wear them.
January’s birthstone, the garnet, is believed to have blood purification properties and to protect against poisoning. Actress Faye Dunaway and supermodel Kate Moss are two celebrities who were born in January.
The amethyst, the gem of the month for February, is a symbol of serenity and peace. In addition, it’s reputed to protect the wearer from intoxication. Princess Stephanie of Monaco, singer Roberta Flack and actress Drew Barrymore have amethysts in their birthstone jewelry.
March’s birthstone is the clear blue aquamarine. Perhaps because of its color, it is sacred among sailors, who believe that it will protect them from the perils of the sea. NBA player Shaquille O’Neal, heartthrob Freddie Prinze Jr. and singing legend Liza Minnelli are among the celebrities who are under the protection of the aquamarine.
The eternally stylish and elegant diamond is April’s birthstone. Believed to symbolize true love, it is the most popular gem used in wedding rings. Among the notables having diamond birthstone jewelry are England’s Queen Elizabeth II, actress Jessica Alba and tennis player Andre Agassi.
May’s birthstone is the enigmatic emerald. Some people believe that emeralds are magic and had the ability to make the wearer psychic. Famous people having the emerald as their birthstone include British Prime Minister Tony Blair, socialite Bianca Jagger and singer Janet Jackson.
The simple and classic pearl is the birthstone for June. It is viewed by various cultures as a symbol of power, love, purity and chastity. Pearl birthstone jewelry celebrities count sex symbols Marilyn Monroe and Angelina Jolie among their numbers.
The red ruby is July’s birthstone. It is believed to help in matters of love and to enhance sexual prowess. Hollywood actor Tom Cruise and the late Diana, Princess of Wales, are among the celebrities born in July.
Birthstone jewelry for August includes the lime green peridot, is traditionally believed to give good sleep and protect the wearer from nightmares. Oscar winner Halle Berry and Grammy winner Whitney Houston are two of the women who count the peridot as their birthstone.
Sapphire is the birthstone for September. It is believed the give the power of precognition and is also linked to joy and peace. Two glamorous figures who can be poster babies for sapphire birthstone jewelry are actresses Brigitte Bardot and Gwyneth Paltrow.
The delicate opal is October’s birthstone. Some cultures believe the opal brings bad luck, while others associate it with innocence and purity. Tony-winning actress Julie Andrews and U.S. Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton were born in October.
The topaz is central in November’s birthstone jewelry. Medicine men and women in some cultures used ground topaz in their concoctions to heal asthma, and the birthstone was also reputed to have a calming effect on the quick-tempered. The late Princess Grace Kelly of Monaco and Hollywood actress Demi Moore are two examples of famous November babies.
Finally, we have turquoise as December’s birthstone. The Indians of North America revered this gem because of its power to warn the wearer of danger and because of the luck it brought. Pop princess Britney Spears and film director Steven Spielberg celebrate their birthdays in December.
Wearing birthstone jewelry is a popular tradition that continues to this day. Necklaces, rings, bracelets, earrings, brooches and many other dress accessories adorned with these gems are not only fashionable but also more meaningful for the wearer or for the recipients of such gifts. Also, having birthstone jewelry is a reminder that you have at least one thing in common with celebrities!
Sam Serio is an Internet Marketer, musician and a writer on the subject of jewelry and gemstones. For more information on jewelry and gemstones, we cordially invite you to visit www.morninglightjewelry.com to pick up your FREE copy of “How To Buy Jewelry And Gemstones Without Being Ripped Off.” This concise, informative special report reveals almost everything you ever wanted to know about jewelry and gemstones, but were afraid to ask. Get your FREE report at www.morninglightjewelry.com.
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