The Audemars Piguet Millenary range was successfully introduced in 2006. The brand has recently enriched the ladies' collection with two white and black models based on the union of modern spirit and vintage charm.
The new steel timepieces for ladies are created for day and evening wear. The timepieces will finely complement both casual and elegant styles. The watches seem to be created to improve a contemplative mood and exquisitely surround a lady's personal time, protecting precious intimacy.
The Audemars Piguet Millenary Black and White ladies' watches have maintained the signature oval case of the Millenary collection. They reveal the fascinating contrast between alternating polished and satin-brushed stainless steel surfaces.
You would probably compare the timepieces to a black- and-white photo featuring a subtle light-and-shade interplay. The bezel of the ladies' watches impresses due to its own distinctive radiance, being paved with brilliant-cut diamonds.
The dials of the new Millenary watches display two distinct zones - you will notice a gentle silvery or snailed black offset disc with Arabic numerals; and a gentle silvery or black half-moon with Roman numerals, decorated with a flinque motif.
The appealing modern design of the Audemars Piguet timepieces is an embodiment of the concept that time is first of all a question of emotions. It moves faster or slower according to one's personal perception.
Through the harmoniously designed ladies' watches time creates a musical score of black and white notes, as though performing a lively tune always striking just the right chord. The Millenary Black and White watches is powered by a self-winding movement, maintaining the perfect tempo.
For its majestic watches, Audemars Piguet uses Top Wesselton IF (Internally Flawless) quality diamonds and natural sapphires.
There is an impression that the style of famous French brand Lalique is very well recognizable. But an exhibition that took place in Paris this spring gave the possibility to see another Rene Lalique – not a glass-blower but a refined jeweler. All the jewels have got the name of “fashion classics”.
There aren't a lot of carats in Lalique collections though there are a lot of art there! A brooch “Singing Birds” was made by Lalique for Vever jewelry house. Every feather has a decent match and even a small pink diamond.
Lalique's obsession with birds also appeared in his next work “Flight of swallows”. Initially he planned to make this diamond set for Boucheron house but they thought it was too fantastic. Then Lalique finished it using his own bought it at a fabulous price.
According to the idea any Lalique's item is first of all a certain image: these are dragon-flies and a number of other insects, small snakes and plants, flowers, birds, figures and mythology pictures. There is a particular idea there: a female beauty is dangerous and it would be better to immediately understand this.
There is a kind of perversity in this fantasy – to embellish corsets and chignons with wasps, snakes and other death-bringing reptiles. Those reptiles should be so awful that be they alive a woman would jump back with horror. For example a marvelous necklace “Women-Insects”that shows naked beauties in dresses reminding dragon-flies' wings.
Society of XXI century has appreciated such a wonderful beauty again. To live at a high rate has become popular. For ten years prices for Lalique masterpieces grew five, seven or even ten times.
There are a lot of glass pieces from Lalique and his bijouterie is unique.
Is it eccentric? Theatrical? But all the pieces are amazing and beautiful.
Of course every woman who wants to get such kind of a jewelry piece should realize that it is appropriate only for Hollywood actresses and very famous and beautiful ladies who live in the high light. Otherwise we just have to admire those jewels. Or make everything possible to become a celebrity. (LOL)Everything depends on the power of your desire. Anyway it's always pleasant to admire such a marvelous art as jewels from Lalique.
As an original way to pay tribute to the World Rugby Cup, Boucheron has developed a range of exclusively designed creations devoted to the sport, that were presented at the 'L'Art Emmele 2007' exhibition. The brand has created a MEC watch crafted in pink gold, a Diablotine men's ring crafted in white gold and embellished with sapphire as well as a Diablotine women's ring crafted in pink gold and embellished with green tourmaline re-designed to acquire the shape of a rugby ball.
'L'Art Emmele 2007' includes a series of events held around a contemporary art exhibition that allows everyone interested to see pieces inspired by rugby and the World Rugby Cup in particular. The popular sport is represented through original images, installations, sculptures, paintings, and photography works by well-known French and international artists, fashion and Haute Couture designers.
The first 'L'Art Emmele 2007' event was hold in Paris in 2003 during the Australian World Rugby Cup. The new edition of the exhibition took place in the Hotel de Crillon's salons and terrace, with the view upon the Place de la Concorde, until October, 20.
On October, 18 the 2007 edition invited the guests for an auction and a Gala dinner to benefit the Laureus Fondation that represents a non-profit organization. The Laureus Fondation uses the positive effect of sport to tackle most pressing challenges of the society around the world, and offers support to projects on every continent. Exclusive watch and jewelry creations developed by Boucheron were auctioned during the event. 
This year FRED has unveiled an original reinterpretation of its iconic 36 watch. The new timekeeping creation of the brand sports powerful design and is called '36XL watch'. Number '36' in the name of timepieces implies the year of the FRED company's foundation - 1936. The FRED 36XL watch is characterized by sleek and ultra-stylized lines. The timepiece is destined to become the perfect choice for men and women who prefer elegant and stylish accessories.
The first peculiarity of the FRED 36XL is its oversized XL rectangular-shaped case that measures 51 mm in diameter. The FRED watchmakers decided to completely redesign the face of the timepiece to provide precise time-reading. The dial is crafted in polished and brushed steel to emphasize the watch's resolute character.
The designers of the timepiece wanted its dial to feature FRED's distinctive codes. You will notice the number '0' that replaced the conventional '12'. The dial also reveals a really sleek index as well as the distinctive relief of the rim chamfer and the chemin de fer. The winding mechanism is shaped like a nut and features notched hatching on both sides.
The FRED 36XL is powered by the Calibre 2895 movement provided with an oscillating weight that sports the engraving of with the Maison name. All these features make the FRED 36XL refer to the sophisticated state-of-the-art watchmaking technology.
The timepiece offers the choice between a black or white dial. It embraces the wrist with an alligator bracelet in black or brown leather or a stylish rubber bracelet for the sporty-styled version.
The FRED 36XL may be presented as a nice gift for a person who appreciates items of distinctive style and reliable technical characteristics. 
Psychologists affirm bijouterie can cure people. When a lady buys a new ring, a bracelet or a pair of earrings it certainly helps not only to improve her mood but to feel better. We all have problems to resolve but when a woman choose carefully a jewelry piece it helps her to forget all the unpleasant things and makes her feel happy.
Bright beads and very tender flowers, shining rhinestones and cool chains, matte enamel and bijouterie pieces evoke the desire to try on and buy something cute.
Of course probably diamonds are the best girls' friends but they cost a lot of money. Even celebrities not always buy them but hire them from famous jewelry companies. That is why the best friends of modern girls are rather rhinestones, artificial pearl and other so called bijouterie.
Jewels are made in more conservative style while bijouterie can be of various original designs and great colors. Bijouterie quickly reacts to fashion caprices and new fashion trends that is why it makes a great match with the ultra fashionable clothing.
Bijouterie can be different: it can be classic, ethnic, avant-garde etc. Of course everything is clear with classic bijouterie. It imitates natural jewels. They use a number of different materials to create really gorgeous jewelry pieces. And such materials as Swarowski crystals, artificial pearl and gems are great options for it.
As for avant-garde bijouterie these are great jewels that are absolutely independent.
They don't make it look like jewels. They are extremely gorgeous and original and made of different materials.
So as you see the choice is really wide. Every woman can choose something to match her taste and apparel.
Glashutte Original has commemorated the name of Julius Assmann by developing exclusive timepieces called in honor of the prominent watchmaker. Julius Assman n entered the history of the Saxon city of Glashutte as one of the founders and pioneers of the city's watch industry.
Julius Assmann moved to the Muglitz Valley in 1850. Three years later he founded his own company at the age of only 25, keeping to high demands on precision timekeeping and fine finishing. The Glashutte Original Julius Assmann 4 marked the 155th anniversary of the J. Assmann's company foundation and became a fine addition to the brand's iconic Assmann edition.
The Julius Assmann 4 is a skeletonized wonder of haute horlogerie. It is housed in a 45 mm pocket watch case crafted in a solid rose gold. The elegance of the timepiece is created due to the movement and dial transparency. Real watch lovers will surely enjoy a view of the tourbillon, one of the most remarkable horological complications. The three-dimensional dial reveals the fascinating mechanics of Glashutte Original Caliber 46. This movement's tourbillon is secured by a bridge on both sides. The timepiece features a retrograde hour display.
The manufacture movement has been elaborated to correspond to the highest horological standards of Glashutte Original. It impresses with its accurate skeletonization and fine engraving featured by the flat parts and spring barrel.
Future owners of the new Glashutte Original Julius Assmann 4 will wear the timepiece either on the solid rose gold chain put in a vest pocket or on a wrist. This is a great timekeeping accessory for a gentleman of sophisticated taste.
To pay tribute to remarkable watchmaking achievements of Julius Assmann, the company has developed a limited edition of three horological masterpieces characterized by technical and aesthetic excellence.
The Julius Assmann 1 sparkled the imagination of watch lovers with a newly designed flying tourbillon. The timepiece celebrated the 150th anniversary of Glashutte art of watchmaking.
The Julius Assmann 2 was developed in collaboration with the Meissen Porcelain Manufactory that also maintains best horological traditions.
The Julius Assmann 3 launched in 2002 marked the 175th birthday of the renowned Glashutte watchmaker.
Finally, in 2007 the German brand has enlarged the exclusive edition with the Julius Assmann 4.
