Best Jewelry Gifts blog: Rings, Necklaces, Bracelets

Elusive Dragon-Fly

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 08:11:11 +0000

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-Insectsthat 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.

Boucheron's Exclusive Rugby-Inspired Creations

Sat, 29 Dec 2007 08:11:11 +0000

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.

FRED 36XL - Distinctive Style and Technical Excellence

Sun, 18 Nov 2007 08:11:11 +0000

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.

Positive Influence of Jewels and Bijouterie

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 08:11:11 +0100

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.

Diamond Shoelaces for Your Sneakers: Sports Glamour and Light Chique

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 08:11:11 +0100

We have already seen how they embellish cars, flash drives, cell phones, laptops, watches etc. with precious stones. But you may ask what will be next?
Some designers offer to turn your sneakers into very glamorous diamond shoes with the help of diamond Kickbars.

Kickbars are amazing because they are very simple in use and universal. They represent small thin plates made of 14 K white gold with 54 encrusted diamonds that weight 2 K.

Each of plates is initially destined to embellish the laces of your sneakers. Just imagine there will be 108 diamonds embellishing your feet! Not bad, agree? If you like other precious stones, you can choose Kickbars with emeralds, sapphires or rubies. Of course such a pleasure is not a cheap but there is one more advantage - you may use it not only for shoes.

If you try to switch on you fantasy diamond thin plates will look great on your wrist or a thin watch strap. But if you will put some efforts, you can create an unusual necklace.

It means this is a great idea. Why to buy a ready-to-wear jewelry piece if you wear it any way you want - according to your desires and preferences. It is a multi functional object!
But all those who most of all love the idea with diamond laces for sneakers can go to the most glamour party without hesitations!

New Glashutte Original Masterpiece for Real Gentlemen

Tue, 31 Jul 2007 08:11:11 +0100

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.

Jewelry Fashion

Wed, 04 Jul 2007 08:11:11 +0100

Nowadays the choice of jewelry pieces is wide. Today to buy a jewel means to invest money in your own image and mood. But on the other hand it is not so easy because you not always know what to choose.

Semi Antique

There is a kind of division in jewelry fashion pieces made according to the latest fashion trends and "classic" pieces from previous years that are still popular.
The majority of buyers prefer classics and it is easy to explain. Jewelry pieces with flowers and petals will never go out of fashion. In addition there are eternal jewels from such jewelry giants as Mikimoto, Harry Winston, Chopard, Graff, Cartier, Bvlgari...They are "remade" and are always very popular.

8 Rows of Fashion

There are two spacial names among jewelry brands these are Pasquale Bruni and de Grisogono. The time will show whether their jewels become eternal but today they are worth special attention due to original stylish design and the fact that they never repeat design always creating new jewels.
Today rings are on the height of fashion. It is great if they are hand-made and of unusual shapes. As for beads, the most fashionable are classic pearl strings especially of 8 rows.
If you want to attract attention to your hands, choose beautiful and attractive bracelets with gems. Earrings should be multicolored and also unusual in shapes and sizes.
Not only precious metals can be used there. There is a number of high quality metals to create jewelry pieces.

Colorful and cheap

Besides metals big natural stones are also in fashion - chrysolites, tourmalines, topazes, cytrines...These are so called colorful gems that are loved by designers. And their price is very acceptable if compared to rubies, emeralds and sapphires.

Let's Choose Earrings as a Gift

Tue, 19 Jun 2007 08:11:11 +0100

Earrings is the best gift for a woman you love. Women constantly wear earrings be it refined earrings with pearl or simple gold earrings. Some girls never part with dangle earrings or ring-shaped earrings. Learn to choose earrings rightly taking into consideration their size, style and price.

Prices for earrings vary from several dollars to thousand dollars. Styles and shapes of earrings are really unlimited. It is possible to easily find a pair of earrings for a black-tie event, to choose earrings that would match shape of the face and gown.

When you buy earrings as a gift for somebody, imagine that person. Pay attention to gold or gilt earrings, earrings with gems or precious stones, classic earrings with pearl, avant-garde earrings-rings, romantic vintage earring or fashion hanging ones.

It is better to keep in mind that some alloys can cause allergy. that's why it's better to buy hypo allergic earrings made of titanium. Don't forget that they should be in match with your clothing.

Earrings with precious stones and gems can accentuate the beauty of the eyes. Earrings with small stones are greatly combined with everyday clothes, it's possible to wear them everywhere. As any other jewel, earrings shouldn't grab attention from you and spoil the general impression.

A thin necklace or a chain or the lack of adornment on the neck gives the possibility to choose more original and striking earrings. Remember that earrings should be in proportion with your hair style and lobe. Earrings that visually make face longer are great for miniature women.

Don't also forget about your body-build and face shape. Women of small height will be lost in long and refined dangle earrings. As for tall lean women, they should pay attention to stylish-earrings-rings and earrings of square shape.

Also tall women can freely wear dangle earrings shouldn't wear heavy earrings that stretch lobes - it looks unaesthetic and can injure their ears. Choose refined and elegant light earrings for every day wear. You can be certain that a pair of charming earrings will make any woman happy.

OMEGA De Ville Ladies' Co-Axial Chronoscope - Timekeeping Brilliance

Thu, 31 May 2007 08:11:11 +0100

OMEGA De Ville watch family has been enlarged by the Ladies' Chronoscope. The new creation of the brand is an eye-catching combination of femininity, precious materials and supreme performance.

The De Ville Ladies' Chronoscope successfully unites most elegant and slightly sporty style. The novel model represents a sparkling jewelry watch shining with the diamond-set bezel and white mother-of-pearl dial. The watch's 950 Palladium case measures 41 mm in diameter. The timepiece is also technically sophisticated - it provides high-performance chronograph functions.

The Omega watchmakers keep in mind that modern ladies appreciate items not only for their outside beauty but also their technical excellence. In the heart of the Omega De Ville Ladies' Chronoscope there beats the brand's exclusive self-winding movement - Calibre 3313 with Co-Axial escapement. The Co-Axial escapement technology is responsible for continuously improving the movement's reliability and accuracy. The timepiece is an officially-certified chronometer. It offers a 52-hour power reserve and water-resistance to 100m/330ft

A real connoisseur of watch mechanisms will enjoy the view of OMEGA Calibre 3313 through the transparent case back. The mechanism features an exclusive finish with Geneva wave decoration, circular graining, gold plated engravings and rhodium plated surfaces.

The watch's dial sports applied hour markers, OMEGA logo and the oversized overlapping sub-dials for displaying the chronograph function. The 12-hour sub dial reveals an original double hour track. All sub-dials feature applied Arabic numerals and rhodium plated hands, thus offering perfect readability. A date window is strategically placed between 11 and 12 o'clock to provide at-a-glance reading. It also shows the preceding and following dates, so the watch's owner will know the date even when the hands 'hide' the date numeral.

The Feuille-shaped hands radiate with elegance - they are faceted and diamond polished. The hour and minute hands are luminescent to guarantee accurate reading even in the dim light. A slightly domed sapphire crystal is provided with anti-reflective treatment on both sides.

The Omega watchmakers have opted for Palladium 950 to craft the case of the Ladies' Co-Axial Chronoscope as this is a rare precious metal of silver-white hint. It adds the high-jewelery appeal of the overall look of the timepiece. The bezel immediately catches attention due to 36 Trapezes Top Wesselton diamonds. The watch design is also peculiar for the faceted polished Palladium curved horns and big-sized push buttons that provide easy use of the chronograph function. The watch crown features a diamond briolette.

The white mother-of-pearl alligator leather strap nicely matches the radiant dial. The strap has a Palladium 950 foldover clasp.

The De Ville Ladies' Co-Axial Chronoscope is a fine gift for any lady who praises aesthetic beauty and mechanical excellence.

Wonderful Swarovski Crystals!

Tue, 15 May 2007 08:11:11 +0100

Not so much time passed since the time Daniel Swarovski invented a machine to cut crystal jewelry stones. In 1913 the first plant to produce crystals was opened. Nowadays crystals produced by Swarowski brand are extremely popular all over the world. They are exceptional not only due to their beauty but refinement and highest quality. A great number of leading word designers use beautiful Swarovski crystals in their collections.

Of course the most popular Swarovski production is in wedding boutiques and stores. There is a great number of ideas how it is possible to use those marvelous crystals. It can be not only jewelry pieces but you can also embellish your clothing for black-tie events with them. They constantly try to invent something new. Among the latest inventions is a new material called Crystal Fabric. It is created from very small crystals around 1 mm in diameter put on special tape. The surface of the tape is full of crystals. This is the way the transparent tape can be put on any fabric. In such a way crystal fabric is made.

It is an amazing fact but brides from all around the world usually can't imagine their wedding without Swarovsi crystals. And of course it first of all concerns bride gown. Due to Swarovski crystals a bride can achieve a great result she can shine like a sun during her wedding ceremony. It produces striking effect not only on all guests but on a groom as well. Such a bride looks like a real queen.

But if you do not like to be in the center of everybody's attention you can use Swarovski crystals only to add some zest to your look. Be certain that you'll look great!

Any jewel or item with Swarovski crystals can be a great gift for a woman.

Precious Toys for Children

Tue, 01 May 2007 08:11:11 +0100

Almost from the birth parents start pampering their children presenting them with beautiful adornments. For example a French company produces very cute and funny jewelry pieces for new born children. Rings made of pink gold of the highest quality, bears-pendants with diamonds, cartoon heroes and gold fish with rubies and emeralds these are the items produced by the company.

The initial price of such a childish joy begins from 1000 Euro for a piece. By the way French jewelers created a collection of small pigs made of platinum and white gold due to the fact that 2007 is the year of a pig.

For those babies who can't yet imagine their life without a dummy, a company created a great substitute of mother's nipple. The dummy's border is made of platinum and white gold and encrusted with diamonds. The dummy's base is made of silicone of glamor pink color. There is such a dummy in Jolie-Pitt's family. Such a rubber pleasure costs 17000 dollars!

Of course the main attribute of any child holiday is a cake. Sweets are always pleasant and desirable. But for those parents who can afford more a jeweler from Tokio creates a cake... full of diamonds. There are 2000 diamonds there and the cake is made in Africa continent shape.

Of course the cake is made of bitter chocolate and a sponge cake so it is possible to eat it. But try not to eat diamonds. Such a pleasure costs more than 5 million dollars.

A company created a pocket electronic toy made of yellow gold and set with diamonds. Such a toy costs more than 25 000 dollars.
Every jewelry masterpiece is unique. Parents will always pamper their children and present them with expensive toys.
But as for me I think that it is not the best way to bring up a child. Just think twice before presenting your child with such an expensive gift.

What a Great Bijouterie!

Sun, 15 Apr 2007 12:11:11 +0100

The style of a stylish, beautiful, self-confident woman is created by thousands of details. And of course bijouterie plays one of the leading roles in a lady's image. It is not a secret that a well chosen bijouterie is able to turn even the simplest attire into a queen-like dress, and a simple modest girl into a real queen.

Bijouterie for ladies is a great addition to the style, the finishing touch that accentuates refinement, uniqueness and elegance of a woman.

A great number of shops offer a wide range of bijouterie for ladies of high quality. With their help you can not only embellish yourself with the amazing bijouterie but make a good gift for your friend, mother or sister. Nicely chosen bijouterie can accentuate the individuality, style and taste of any woman. A lady can become more beautiful and to feel more self-confident.

Many high quality bijouterie producers try to take into consideration an image of a modern woman while elaborating the bijouterie design. With the help of beautiful adornments a woman can look her best everywhere: being at home, at work, party or disco.
Of course producers take into consideration the age of a woman so both young ladies and old women can choose something appropriate.

The design and style of bijouterie is so impeccable that women treat them as real jewelry pieces.
Do not be afraid to use bijouterie. It makes a woman more beautiful and elegant and feminine.

Remember that rightly chosen bijouterie can realize any dreams and make a woman more wonderful and gorgeous.
One more great detail that can make your image complete is a wrist watch. It often happens that people regard a wrist watch as a time telling device. But in reality it is not so. It is a part of your image. A sports style watch would look at least strange together with a business suit agree?

Love-Themed Watches - Wonderful Gifts Ever

Fri, 23 Feb 2007 11:11:11 +0000

When it comes to presenting a gift to the beloved lady, every man has his own approach towards the "problem." Some men prefer to ask their lady in advance what her wishes are, while others take the initiative and go through trial and error.

Whatever method he chooses, let's hope he is always led only by the best intentions. And if the man presents you with not exactly the thing you have dreamt of, it is more important to feel you are cared for and he took some pains to find something special for you. But of course if you get the impression the present for you is not exactly what preoccupies his mind, then you face absolutely another problem. Well, let us better talk about nice things..

Any lady is delighted when her man discovered some way to make festive atmosphere last by presenting some incredible gift that would remind of his feelings every time her glance stops at the gift. This explains a great variety of jewelry items and timekeeping devices produced by the present-day companies to be chosen as gifts symbolizing one's passionate feelings to one's favorite lady.

While looking through the catalogue of the latest love-themed jewelry watches, my attention was caught by two marvelous timepieces - Moon Chic Coeur by Ebel and Valentine Watch by Blancpain. Both elegant timepieces were issued in 2006.
A Jewelry Watch or a Sea Creature?.

The name of Ebel Moon Chic Coeur jewelry watch naturally makes you wonder what relation the timepiece actually has to the moon. Ebel designers explain the watch's "moon-name" by the shape of the case. If you look at the watch attentively, you will notice the case's sides remind two thin crescents turned to each other. However, when I saw the watch, it made me think of some underwater creature wearing an iridescent shell.

The effect the watch produces is created due to the unique combination of diamonds and pink sapphires covering the timepiece by a fine steady layer. The watch altogether comprises 14 big-sized heart-shaped sapphires placed on the dial and outside it. This detail is a distinctive hint at St. Valentine's Day. Other 112 sapphires are of the same shape and gem-cutting as 290 diamonds the watch is set with.

The designers of the Ebel Moon Chic Coeur created the timepiece's case from the material that corresponds to the precious "scales" - they used 18 carat white gold. Just imagine - the watch's strap is produced not from fabric but from the skin of a cramp-fish covered by pimples. It seems to me the watch would become even more original. Still, a fabric strap adds to the timepiece's refinement and comfort of wearing. The "chic moon heart" is powered by a quartz movement. The watch is water-resistant to 30 meters.

Every detail of Moon Chic Coeur ultra-glamorous watch is the utmost expression of femininity. If a man chooses this jewelry watch as a gift for his beloved lady, it will wonderfully reveal his feelings.

A Blancpain Watch to Express Your Love ?

The Blancpain, company maintains a well-established tradition of producing a new St. Valentine's watch model every year. I think this way Blancpain helps men in love choose an everlasting gift that would be greatly appreciated by any lady with refined taste.
In 2006 Blancpain launched its St. Valentine watch in limited edition of 99 pieces with steel cases embellished by 44 diamonds on the bezel.

The white dial features nine diamonds and five rubies, four of which are traditionally heart-shaped. The watch's bezel is paved with diamonds. There are elegant Roman numerals at the quarters. It is worth mentioning that each of the precious stones, , is of the top quality. I associate the combination of white and red colors with the eternal symbols of pure and passionate love.

Naturally the exterior look of the Blancpain St. Valentine makes women fall in love. Yet the watch's inside world is characterized by perfect decoration and finishing. The timepiece is powered by reliable automatic movement which comprises hand-finished and hand-decorated 175 components.

A white crocodile bracelet nicely underlines the overall beauty of the majestic St. Valentine's watch.

These two exquisite timepieces seem to be created to arouse feelings in lady's hearts, stir their imagination and quench their thirst for beautiful things. But, still let's keep in mind, more important, speaking about gifts, is our sincerity and care towards the people we love. This is what really matters.

Fairy-Tale-Like Jewellery Pieces

Tue, 23 Jan 2007 11:11:11 +0000

Jewellery pieces bring us only positive emotions and there's probably no better gift than a jewel.

Some people who make horoscopes are certainly far from fashion industry. I can admit this because they say that there are stones that are great for one astrology sign but are completely inappropriate for another one. And also it is written in some dream-books that if a person saw diamonds in his/her dreams, they promise tears.

But as for me these are only stupid and harmful superstitions. All these people have to communicate with modern jewelers. Then we wouldn't have such a statement as "your stone is simple and modest rock crystal". It is not fair - somebody gets simple crystal and gem jade but somebody rubies and emeralds.

Where can we find those jewellery items made of rock crystal? There's probably one way out. Probably to look for something original at Stephen Webster who is a very fashionable British jeweler.

You will certainly find rock crystal there but whether it is possible to find something very modest? Stephen Webster can make not only precious but semiprecious stones look very exotic.

The master has some effective techniques of his own. The brand has its famous big rings made by these techniques. They really look amazing.

Jewelers of the old French Chaumet jewellery house have always been known as innovators.
Chaumet has always had great influence upon fashion. The Chaumet style has always been changed according to time and trends.

Today they greatly combine the house's traditions and the latest fashion trends. The style and materials are very different from very modern collection Class One that combines gold, diamonds and caoutchouc in it to Frisson collection that interprets the rich heritage of the house.

A watch for diving Class One created in 1998 later got diamonds and caoutchouc. Besides a constantly renewed collection of a watch model, there are also a double ring made of white and yellow gold, with adjustable size that is meant for men and women and a mini-ring that can be worn on a lace or a chain as a pendant or as a bracelet. Frisson is a very interesting and original collection. When Chaumet jewelers created the collection, they were inspired by the frozen drops that's why it is especially magic and reminds of any kinds of miracles.

You know Chaumet is probably one of the most fairy-tale-like jewellery brands.
So this way we can see that those jewels show us that they dont have inappropriate stone or subjects. Any stone can become your lucky stone and you know if you see a diamond necklace in your dreams it won't bring you tears but it is a very beautiful dream that should be realized!

Passion and Femininity Worth a Queen

Fri, 19 Jan 2007 11:11:11 +0000

Perfect gift

When I think of the perfect gift, though it might seem a bit trivial, it is a lady's image that comes to my mind. Well, I must admit it is quite an ordinary associative chain, yet this is very characteristic for people. What can be better than a charming smile on the face of your woman?

Old values

Ladies are greatly attracted by jewelry pieces. Another common idea, as old as the time itself, nevertheless it does work. It has been checked countless number of times. Good old diamonds, sparkling like the stars in the night cloudless sky, rubies reminding of the precious blood drops hardened on the impeccably finished enamel and emeralds looking as if they came from an Irish fairy-tale. All these wonderful little details started attracting women's attention from the time immemorial.

There are no secondary details when it is a matter of a ladies' gift. There are as many things to be considered in this view as the number of things a woman needs to take care when she is about to get out. I hope everyone is aware of this fact.

Everything matters

And, of course, it is not just a gift itself appreciated, yet the name of the brand that produced it. This is another significant detail which is worth your attention while picking up a suitable item. So, when a friend of mine asked me to look for a thing worth attention as a gift for a 'mysterious' lady, I made up my mind to take everything into account. There no unimportant details, as I told you before.

I don't know why the history of Breguet is so closely connected to queens. The very first watch created by Breguet was created for a queen. However, the watch that has conquered my heart is the Reine de Naples watch.

It's absolutely natural for Breguet to remain true to women. Watches by Breguet always fascinated the most well-known women of the mankind's history. One of them, as you probably know, was Queen Marie-Antoinette of France. Other well-known women were the Marquise de Condorcet and Empress Josephine.

The way it started

Marie-Antoinette's passionate interest in the Breguet watches initiated the whole story. Breguet was proposed to create a timepiece as a gift for the queen in 1783, most probably by a secret admirer. The purchaser's idea was that the watch had to include every known watch function - Equation of time, Perpetual calendar, Repeater, Thermometer, Chronograph, Pare-chute and Power-reserve. Each of them is a pure perfection and a result of creative genius of the watchmakers. I would even say each of them is a piece of jewelry in its own way.

However, Marie-Antoinette never saw the watch. It was over in 1827, thirty four years after the queen died. There was a great rumor about the fate of the Breguet's renowned Marie-Antoinette watch. Thieves stole the watch from the Jerusalem museum in 1983 and nobody saw it anymore. Having decided to bring the queen's extraordinary timepiece back to life, manufacture Breguet set itself the goal of creating its exact reproduction.

New inspiration

The inspiration for a new watch collection was taken by the Breguet Company from the famous bracelet created by the renowned watch master for Caroline, queen of Naples, who was a Bonaparte's sister. It was the normal perfectionism of Breguet's watch masters they used to create an emblem of feminine elegance in a modern jewelry watch.

After centuries of practice, Breguet is aware that one needs to be both a poet and a magician to win the queen's heart. The Reine de Naples watch is an obvious proof of the mysterious skills of Breguet at stirring a woman's most secret emotions and awakening delicate desires.

Details

Reine de Naples wristwatch is made of the whole 18 karat white gold, which gives it a noble nuance of the authentic elegance. The bezel, case band and lugs of Reine de Naples timepiece is set with 139 diamonds, weighing approximately 1.32 carats. This magnificent Breguet watch features the self-winding movement, produced and finished in the Breguet's workshops. The power-reserve of Reine de Naples wristwatch is about forty hours. The silvered gold dial of the watch is set with 211 diamonds, which is approximately 0.63carats. The off-centered chapter ring is covered with the natural mother-of-pearl. It also features classical Breguet Arabic numerals. The sapphire caseback of the watch allows its wearer to observe the inner work of the sophisticated Breguet's mechanics.

As I showed my friend the result of my research, he was really impressed. Well, it was my pleasure to help him. I hope his 'mysterious' lady will not be disappointed by such kind of a gift. Since, I believe what is good for a queen must be good for a woman.

Bijouterie as a Gift for a Woman

Mon, 15 Jan 2007 11:11:11 +0000

Nowadays brooches are considered to be one of the most stylish accessories. That's why don't be afraid to present a woman with a brooch. It can add a special charm to her outfit.

Even if you choose a gift to your own taste you should do it carefully. For example brooches made of silver with black ribbons will make a good match with the outfit of any color and will add some extravagancy and charm to it.
A pink brooch with funny flowers or stars will accentuate the originality and merry spirit of its wearer.

Necklace

Women have always been wearing necklaces. There's nothing so tempting than a tender female neck embellished with an original sparkling necklace. It's possible to satisfy any caprices of modern women with present-day models.

Rings

Tender female hands are in need not just for care and kisses but for jewelry pieces as well.
But if your woman doesn't like wearing one and the same thing everyday, she will certainly like original bijouterie the choice of which is extremely wide.

Nothing can accentuate hands tan so well as golden tints of rings and shine of transparent stones on them. But silver color of bijouterie will be great for any manicure.

It's possible to choose the color and size of stones following your own taste because any ring can be useless in a woman's arsenal.

Gift Sets

If you present a woman with earrings you express your admiration by her beauty, with a ring - you hint at special attitude to her, a necklace says how deeply you value your dignity and individuality.

But if you present her with everything at once, she will get all your compliments at once and believe me she will appreciate your efforts.

Earrings

I have no doubts that women love earrings most of all. And it's easy to understand. Namely earrings accentuate the color of her eyes and the beautiful line of her chin. Beautifying lobes of their ears, women strive to make them sexier and more refined.
That's why if you present her with one more pair of earrings, it will always be a right gift for her.

Jewellery Boxes

Every woman has a great number of rings, chains, earrings and bracelets. And of course they are everywhere in her room.

So you can present her with a jewelry box and there won't be such a problem any more. You should know that women like to look at jewellery pieces only when they are concentrated in a single place. And if your woman is a very romantic person, a music box is a great option of a gift for her. When she will open her jewelry box she will feel as in a fairy tale.

Earrings - Face's Companion

Tue, 09 Jan 2007 11:11:11 +0000

For the time being jewelers offer a striking number of earrings and clips-on. Very small earrings, earrings -"coins", big, long, created form different materials

The design is meant for any person and taste and material state. Let's take hoop earrings as an example. Though this form was discovered in antic period, jewelers try to rethink its design inventing something new.

For example, they create not just a hoop but a hoop with a pendant that can be easily changed according to fashion whims.

They can be very small or vice versa massive. Earrings with diamond cutting look very effective: there's an impression that they are decorated with precious stones.
It's evident that earrings you wear everyday are different from more bright and expensive ones you buy for special occasions. It's interesting what criteria we should follow while choosing earrings except your own taste and financial opportunities?

There are several of them. First of all it's necessary to take into consideration such a factor as age. If young women are recommended to wear small flat earrings with smooth surface that will be greatly combined with young skin, then more adult women should avoid smooth jewels.

Also your face's oval plays an important role. And you know not everything is so easy here. But let's take five face types as a basis: triangular face, oval face, oblong, broad and round face.

So, if a face has a triangular shape it's recommended to avoid long earrings. But small round or bigger oval earrings that will soften your face features.

Earrings-hoops and large oval many-sided earrings are best suitable to oval face. It's better avoid long hanging earrings because they visually make the face longer. If you wear a short cut round earrings made of pearl or precious stones will suit you the best.
Women with oblong faces should recollect geometry from school - choosing earrings-big squares and equilateral triangles. These shapes visually broad face and add some volume to it. But you shouldn't wear flat pendants.

Broad-faced women shouldn't buy small earrings of round or triangular shapes that can "be lost" on your face. Also avoid jewels that will add you volume. Choose long flat earrings. The ideal variant is earrings with shining stone.

And finally large pendants that visually make face longer are great for women with round face. It's better to choose such kinds of pendants as triangular that add a special dynamism to face. As for small round or oval earrings, it's better not to wear them.
So I hope my tips will be useful for you. Don't be afraid to experiments and be ready for them.

Divina Starfish - Discover Divine Nature of Femininity

Fri, 29 Dec 2006 11:11:11 +0000

What is the best gift ever for a lady? The answer seems to be simple - find something that will help her reveal her personality. And then add to your gift a little passion and affection - it is probably the shortest way to her heart.

When I saw the Divina Starfish created by Maurice Lacroix, my heart started beating stronger although I'm not crazy about jewelry items. How could such a wonder be created? The timepiece proves there are no limits for human creative imagination and aesthetic beauty of the created items. In fact, Maurice Lacroix has always been absolutely successful in creating original feminine timepieces for self-assured ladies wishing to express their sophistication and femininity.

Sensual and visual pleasure lay the basis for the items highly appreciated by the fair sex. Having elaborated the Divina Etoile de Mer limited edition watch collection, the brand's designers wanted to throw the light on the femininity, gentleness and mysteriousness of a female personality.

The story of the Divina watches collection started by the designers' idea to discover some new unforeseen watch shape. The watch designers wanted to attract attention to the divine side of a female creature. And therefore they chose the name "Divina" - to hint at the divine nature of female beauty.

The final decision was most unconventional - the common rectangular case shape was substituted by the case "twisted" about its middle. Magic! There appeared a marvelous softly curved case the shape of which with its distinctive waist-like middle part reminded a female silhouette. Probably while looking at the timepiece you will come up with other associations - sea waves or dunes created by wind.

The theme was continued by the developing of Etoile de Mer jewelry watches in the limited number of 30 pieces of each edition. The Starfish watch case is in 18kt white gold and measures 40mm -24mm -10mm. It is provided with a sapphire crystal and is water-resistant to 30 meters.

The timekeeping jewelry wonder is powered by a reliable Swiss made quartz movement. The solid silver dial is set with diamonds forming a Starfish design with bending tentacles composed of precious stones entwisting the dial and the case. It is possible to choose from the decoration variations of blue sapphires, pink sapphires, yellow sapphires, rubies and white diamonds.

One more distinctive characteristic - the strap of the Divina Starfish is produced from genuine stingray leather keeping to the theme of water and sea. The color of the strap corresponds to the color of gems embellishing the watch's face. A folding clasp is in white gold.

The limited edition Etoile de Mer by Maurice Lacroix wonderfully unites prestigious and reliable Swiss watchmaking with refined art of jewelry. This fine creation makes one think of the underwater world full of joyful colors and perfect shapes. It is a fine gift to add color, refinement, and that special feeling of beauty to a lady's life. Femininity is truly of the divine nature!

Jewels as a Gift for a Woman

Mon, 25 Dec 2006 11:11:11 +0000

Everybody is searching for some pleasant gifts. And of course jewelry pieces are the best gift for a woman. So let's see what it's possible to present her with.

Golden Diamonds are amazing things from Chopard. You can choose a pendant or rings from this collection. These jewels are rather big and are great for evening party. The diamonds set in gold glittering is special. And this glittering is even more intense by the shine of precious stones - emeralds, rubies, tourmalines, citrines and black diamonds.

The great option of a gift for her has de Grisogono - I mean a broad bracelet made of skate leather (red, orange, pink and blue). It is embellished with white and black diamonds and white gold. It also has classic for the brand rings made of black and white diamonds, and also rings-transformers also with diamonds.

You can choose a ring from Liens de Chaumet or pendants in heart shape. They are slightly bourgeois but generous. There are also youthful rings Tango, earrings and a pendant from Trefle collection and "adult' rings from Anneau collection. There are rather laconic jewels made of white gold and richly embellished with topazes. By the way the most effective and even extravagant ring from Chaumet is black-white. It is made of white gold, white diamonds and ebony wood. It is a great gift for a fashion lady.

As for elegant Mikimoto - it's a snow white perl combined with white gold, platinum and white diamonds.
Holiday story - pearl with white diamonds and bright yellow gold. Rings, earrings, pendants with chains and of course classic Mikimoto necklace. Such necklaces worn Grace Kelly and Merylin Monroe.

Pasquale Bruni - one more important name in the world of jewelry. You know jewelry pieces of this Italian jeweler are always bright and funny in hippy style. This is for example a match-pendant Accendemi made of pink and yellow gold with diamonds and pink and blue sapphires. The match's design can be modest and minimalistic but can be gala - everything depends on the number of stones.

Pendants are made as a Latin alphabet's letters or white gold cross and multicolored sapphires (their tints vary from pale to dark blue).
Stella is a very winter collection - rings with diamonds and sapphires. The motive is stars.

Pasquale Bruni Ghirlianda and Pave are also very winter-like. Big stars, snowflakes and half moons are made of white gold and white diamonds. . There are earrings, pendants and rings in the collections.
Pomellato has more modern jewelry pieces. The brand has a lot of very unuisual and funny jewels such as robots, bears, fish and a lot of other flora and fauna representatives.

Diamonds for the Whole Day

Mon, 18 Dec 2006 11:11:11 +0000

The scandal concerning wedding rings of Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston that took place several years ago just played into Damiani's hands.
Ok I'll remind you the situation. The newspapers said that Brad Pitt invented the design of rings when he decided to marry Aniston. As a result a ring consisting of two circles appeared.

The ring made of white gold is decorated with small white diamonds. The item is rather ascetic and not Hollywood-like. It is a great American taste appeared as a result of Italian jewelry house efforts.
Such a ring's owner says: "I'm far from being a poor man but I wear expensive and low-key things because I can afford them." In this case ascetism doesn't negate but accentuate richness.

But nobody slept in the company when they felt profit. And then Damiani starts launching of D-Side collection jewels where the main items were Pitt and Aniston's wedding rings. Of course they immediately put into court but later changed their minds because the consensus was found. Now Damiani has launched the collection D-Side co-designed by Damiani and Brad Pitt.

Today there are not just rings but a pendant with a thick chain in D-Side collection. The pendant is the same ring with diamonds but a thicker one. The ring is hung on a chain. And here the engraving inscription "Damiani" that is also presented on rings is better visible.
The D-Side collection precisely describes the brand's ideology. These are prêt-a-porter jewels created with the help of "couture" techniques.
They very carefully choose stones and gold. They give preferences to white diamonds, blue sapphires, red rubies and white gold.
Damiani jewelry pieces have a modern design but realized in more classic combinations of precious stones and gold.

Damiani also refers to historical styles - belle époque (the brand has a famous collection Belle Epoque), Art_Deco and traditional, so-to-say catholic pieces (diamond crosses-pendants).
Another rather new collection Plume consists of rings and earrings made of white gold, white diamonds and blue sapphires. The main motive - a flying bird's wing. The Piume ring is an evening by size but doesn't look bulky on a finger.
There's also an ideological moment - they offer to wear Damiani jewels from morning till evening without taking them off.

It's supposed that they're suitable to formal clothing, casual clothing and evening gown. They're specially made very wearable.
Another matter is if it's possible to wear the jewel with everything - with a dress, with a suit, with casual clothing. Sooner or later it stops being a jewel. You want to add something to it.
Of course Damiani has pieces only for women. It is a necklace of new collection Chakra in Art-Deco style.

Three ribbons of different length with white square diamonds have a symbolic meaning - it's an interpretation of three chakras. The same way two catholic crosses are symbolic. One is from Belle Epoque collection and another one from Notte di San Lorenzo collection.
Belle Epoque Cross is a classic cross with diamonds now has sapphires in the center (not only blue but pink and yellow), rubies and emeralds.