Jewelery & Watches

5 Useful Tips On Buying Vintage Or Pre-Owned Watches

2010-09-13T10:05:00.000-07:00

Every week, Robert writes an article for my friends over at Motoring Exposure. This week, I submitted 5 tips that are useful for people who are exploring the pre-owned of vintage market for the first time. Although I think most Fratello readers are a bit more advanced collectors or aficionados, it doesn’t hurt to read them!

Click here for the article over at Motoring Exposure.

p.s. the picture above is of a caliber 501 Constellation from approx. 1955. It took me over a year to have this one restored, only to find out that it was too small for my wrist anyway and sold it again…. (everyone learns)

New Projects Watches - Rush Hour, Turbino, Yin Yang, Reveal & Lost Time at Watchismo!

2010-09-09T10:12:00.000-07:00

RUSH HOUR MYSTERY DIAL

With Rush Hour, each second literally moves the hours (be sure to play video of animation below). The even numbered hour markers are the second hand, changing the face of time by the second.

Luminox’s Industrial Strength Diver’s Watch

2010-09-08T09:50:00.000-07:00

Consider how alien an underwater environment really is. It’s the closest that an earth-bound individual can get to outer space. So, when you put yourself in such hostile territory, wouldn’t it make sense to bring the most sophisticated and reliable tools with you?

I’m talking, of course, about Luminox’s Deep Diver 500m/50 bar piece. Previously rated for 200 metres, this one can go places many other diver’s watches simply can’t. After all, the last thing that you want to worry about on your dive is whether or not your timepiece is able to function at your desired depth. If anything, the Luminox watch should be able to go much deeper than you can.

So let’s just talk about how tough this piece is. Pretend that you’re a diver. You have a limited supply of oxygen. That number is some number of minutes. In such a wondrous and different environment, without the same kind of natural sunlight and other environmental indicators, time will be perceived differently. Timing the descent and the ascent, avoiding the “bends”…all this relies singularly upon the Luminox Deep Diver. Hey, it’s not like you can ask someone what time it is.

But it’s important to keep in mind that this is a watch built to the toughest standards. The exams were so rigorous; Luminox itself has stated that it can only certify 24 watches every 3.5 hours. Moreover, the watches are tested at a depth 25% greater than their maximum. The additional tests (shock, antimagnetic) rounded out the analysis. In the end, you’re left with a reinforced piece that won’t ever let you down. After all, it’s what many members of the U.S. military use. Look at it this way as well: if it’s designed to take that kind of abuse, how long do you think that it will last, subject to normal, everyday use?

The "Vintage Serie"

2010-09-07T10:01:00.000-07:00

Daniel Roth Metropolitan
Ref. 857 ST. Made circa 2000. Double-ellipse-shaped and curved, two-time zone, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman’s wristwatch with a stainless steel Daniel Roth deployant clasp. Two-body case, polished, case back with 4 screws, stepped bezel, co-axial push button in the crown to adjust the different time zones, sapphire crystal. Dial: "Guilloché" gray with luminous Arabic numerals, apertures at 12 and 6 for major cities in different time zones, apertures for am/pm indication. White "flèche" hands. Movement: Caliber DR 700/21, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dim. 38 x 41 mm. Thickness 12 mm.

Jewelry of the Week – The Floating Two Spike Ring

2010-09-06T10:08:00.000-07:00

I have found this interesting ring in the Women’s Jewelry Collection by Marley B Parker Jewelry. I adore the shape and the way it look on the hand. The spikes are made from pyramidal black enamel.

Sometimes the best designs are the simplest and unexpected ones.

Louis Erard 1931 Loving Beauty

2010-09-04T09:56:00.000-07:00

Reference: 932 14 OR 01. MATERIAL: Case in 18k rose gold, 41 gr. GLASS: Sapphire Glass. MOVEMENT: Movement ETA automatic 2824 with complication Dubois Dépraz 9000. FUNCTIONS: Hours, minutes, seconds, day, date, month and moon phase. DIAL: Opalin Silver skeleton dial. 4N Hands. CASE: See through case back with mineral glass. Strap/Bracelet: Genuine croco strap with 18k rose gold buckle. Ø of case: Case 40mm.

The First Day of Summer!

2010-07-04T08:12:00.000-07:00

Finally, the first day of summer! It's a busy time of year especially at Cluny Grey. As I sit and make jewelry, I can't help but think how each piece will look with a sundress or tanned skin or a halter-top. Although jewelry really isn't "summer" or "winter" the way clothes are, certain materials, such as coral, lend themselves to a summery, even beachy feeling. For example, the top bracelet, above, is made with the new Swarovski colour (which I love) called cyclamen opal, but it evokes the beach with the swirling wave-like pattern of its lampwork beads. The nextbracelet, made of rainbow moonstone and triangular-shaped freshwater pearls seems perfect for a white or patterned sundress. And, of course, the braceletbelow, made of blue coral, would make anyone think of the beach because of its ocean-themed beads and charms: shells, dolphins, starfish.The two last bracelets feature cloisonne. The Swarovski bracelet with its sea-blue crystals (Capri blue) has cloisonne eggs with silver trim instead of the usual gold. The bottom bracelet has just one cloisonne bead, but it is gorgeous and looks terrific with Swarovski crystals in Pacific opal - all the elements of this bracelet are 14k GF.

Enjoy these summer days, and don't forget our FREE SHIPPING!!!!!

Affordable Bangles – In all possible colors!

2010-07-03T03:47:00.001-07:00

For this week my jewelry budget has shrink therefor I’m looking for some affordable little jewelry. So far I’ve picked from WholesaleJewelryearrings.com four nice bangles with smiling prices for my wallet.

In total my picks are under $5. It is true that there are a lot of other designs but I’ll stick to these bangles. If you want to see more (some of the pieces are $0.3) visit their site.

Diamonds you can almost Taste

2010-06-25T11:28:00.000-07:00

Dana on June 22nd, 2010

Champagne Diamonds in Earrings and Rings

Cognac Diamonds

Pink champagne diamonds

Louis Erard 1931 Loving Beauty

2010-06-22T10:39:00.000-07:00

Victorian era jewelry

2010-06-19T22:07:00.000-07:00

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Victorian era jewelry

I have stumbled upon a lovely photo gallery of jewelry from the Victorian era. The pictures shown below are picks from Joden World Resources a company that deals in museum quality antique and estate jewelry.

1. Yellow bracelet with 1 Cameo (1880) with 64 pearls and black enamel:

2. Bangle Bracelet
with Cabochon Garnets and Rose Cut Diamonds:

3. Diamond snake ring containing one diamond .50 carat and thirty-two diamonds:

4. Victorian Micro-mosaic Bird Brooch:

5. Handmade Etruscan Hardstone Jesus Cameo with Hair Receiver:

6. Victorian Multi-Colored Enamel Brooch:

7. Cobalt Enamel Watch Pendant:

Watches

2010-03-30T00:13:00.001-07:00

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2008-12-20T00:43:00.000-08:00

Jewellery

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Watches

Latest trendy watches from Fastrack, Citizen, Cube, Titan, Timex, Swatch, Rado, Tissot, Omega, Pierre Cardin, Sonata, Escort, D’Signer are available online. Best buy watches for brands including Citizen eco drive, Seiko, Bulova, Pulsar, Wittnauer, men's watches and women's watches. Authorised Internet watch.

Jewelery & Watches

5 Useful Tips On Buying Vintage Or Pre-Owned Watches

New Projects Watches - Rush Hour, Turbino, Yin Yang, Reveal & Lost Time at Watchismo!

Luminox’s Industrial Strength Diver’s Watch

The "Vintage Serie"

Jewelry of the Week – The Floating Two Spike Ring

Louis Erard 1931 Loving Beauty

The First Day of Summer!

Affordable Bangles – In all possible colors!

Diamonds you can almost Taste

Champagne Diamonds in Earrings and Rings

Cognac Diamonds

Pink champagne diamonds

Louis Erard 1931 Loving Beauty

Victorian era jewelry

Victorian era jewelry

1. Yellow bracelet with 1 Cameo (1880) with 64 pearls and black enamel:

2. Bangle Braceletwith Cabochon Garnets and Rose Cut Diamonds:

3. Diamond snake ring containing one diamond .50 carat and thirty-two diamonds:

4. Victorian Micro-mosaic Bird Brooch:

5. Handmade Etruscan Hardstone Jesus Cameo with Hair Receiver:

6. Victorian Multi-Colored Enamel Brooch:

7. Cobalt Enamel Watch Pendant:

Watches

2. Bangle Bracelet
with Cabochon Garnets and Rose Cut Diamonds: