What Is a Lab-Grown Diamond? Also known as a lab-created diamond, a lab-grown diamond is a diamond that’s made in the laboratory. The process involves extracting carbon atoms from the air or a carbon-rich substance and gradually converting them into a crystalline form—crystalized carbon. This can take anywhere between 4-10 weeks. Four techniques can be […]
Continue Reading...Patek Philippe is a legendary brand with a long pedigree of exceptional watchmaking. Whether you are an investor, a collector, or simply someone who appreciates fine watchmaking, there is no denying Patek Philippe watches are prestigious and timeless. In this post we will spotlight these “must-have” timepieces, and take a deeper dive into what makes […]
Continue Reading...Now that you have purchased an automatic Rolex watch, you are now the proud owner of a new luxury timepiece! No matter if it’s brand new or pre-owned, with your new watch there is an average of 220 individual (yes, 220!) pieces on your wrist. These precision parts of your Swiss-made Rolex watch range from […]
Continue Reading...BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Feb. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — As the largest luxury watch brand in the world, Rolex is admired by watch enthusiasts for its craftsmanship and quality. Rolex has set impeccably high standards and continues to make top-selling references that dominate the market each year, making these watches a surprisingly strong investment. Recently, buyers […]
Continue Reading...As the largest luxury watch brand in the world, Rolex is admired by watch enthusiasts for its craftsmanship and quality. Rolex has set impeccably high standards and continues to make top-selling references that dominate the market each year, making these watches a surprisingly strong investment. One especially notable trend in the market – Rolex’s black […]
Continue Reading...Iconic high jewelry brand Cartier is known for producing some of the most luxurious and opulent and haute jewelry. However, the iconic jeweler has created some of the most coveted everyday pieces that represent popular staples for every jewelry-wearer’s collection, man or woman. Below, learn more about the three most popular bracelets by Cartier. Love […]
Continue Reading...One of the most famous chronographs in history, the Omega Speedmaster, has a storied past unparalleled by others. Omega originally released the first Speedmaster in 1957 as a sports chronograph, which helped to assert Omega as the manufacturer of timing equipment for sports, racing and most famously, the Olympic Games. The original design, created by […]
Continue Reading...The lab-grown diamond industry is growing quickly and still consumers are confused between natural and synthetic diamonds. Below, we shed some light on the major differences between the two classification of diamonds in hopes of bringing transparency to the evolving diamond market. What Differentiates a Natural Diamond From a Synthetic Diamond? Natural diamonds take millions […]
Continue Reading...A watch does not typically sell for four times its estimate at auction, but in the case for one 1950s Rolex, the dream became a reality. In December 2013, luxury watch aficionados got the shock of their lives when the more than 50-year-old timepiece, nicknamed “Padellone,” or “Big Frying Pan” in Italian, sold at Christie’s […]
Continue Reading...The jargon of the world of timepieces can seem daunting, even though many of us wear and use a watch every day! This guide is a primer to watch anatomy: We’ll start with the watch band (1) that attaches the timepiece to your wrist. It is generally called a bracelet if made of metal, and […]
Continue Reading...The differences between after-market and genuine Rolex watches may seem confusing to the everyday retail customer, however they are technically well-defined within watch collecting community. An after-market alteration or model is described as any changes or services made to a Rolex that are not attributed to an authorized Rolex dealer. For example, if your watch’s […]
Continue Reading...With a brand identity that is oh-so-chic and known worldwide for its luxury and timelessness, CHANEL has created timepieces that reflect the high fashion maison’s signature provocative style and edgy-yet-classic design. Below, we delve deeper into the haute horological world of CHANEL and its most coveted watch styles. CHANEL debuted its watch collection in 1987 […]
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