Showing posts with label watch. Show all posts
Showing posts with label watch. Show all posts

Friday, February 8, 2008

Jewelry For Your Mr. Or Ms. Right This Valentine's Day? Make Sure They Say "I Love You"

From Forbes.com's Jewelry that says "I love you" here are some luxurious pieces that might just be right for your Mr. or Ms. Right this Valentine's day. Whether you're looking at getting him/her a ring/ watch or bangles, bangles & bracelets or colored stones. These gems are sure to brighten up your loved-ones Valentine's Day.


Simon G Vanity Fair Ring for $4,750

Despite rising gold prices, yellow and rose gold baubles are back in style. The Vanity Fair ring by Simon G combines white, rose and yellow gold accents with white and canary yellow diamonds. Pricey, yes, but it's versatile; pair with jeans and a white shirt on the weekend or with a silky gown to a black tie event.

For more information, visit www.simongjewelry.com.






Ballon Bleu Cartier Watch (Prices available upon request)

The 18-karat white gold and diamond Cartier Ballon Bleu watch combines masculinity and femininity in one extravagant timepiece. Curved on top and bottom, the case is designed to fit naturally and sit lightly on the wrist. The winding mechanism is decorated with a sapphire cabochon, around which the dial orbits. This blue gem is protected by a metal arch.

For more information, visit www.cartier.com.




Francis Mertens Tanzanite and Diamond Cuffs
($495,000--sold as a pair)

These Francis Mertens titanium tanzanite and diamond cuffs will bring a sparkle to your loved ones' eyes. While they feature 69 total carats of diamonds and 15 carats of tanzanite, you're also paying here for craftsmanship; they took four months to make.

For more information, visit www.francismertens.com.







Harry Winston Pink Diamond Ring (Prices available upon request)

Want to make a statement? There's likely no more gorgeous a gift than this 5.96-carat, cushion-cut, fancy, pink diamond ring set with trapezoid-shaped diamonds in 18-karat rose gold and platinum.

For more information, visit www.harrywinston.com.


(images and descriptions care of Forbes.com)

Tuesday, January 8, 2008

Piaget Polo Chronograph


From Forbes.com's hottest luxury watches, here's the first self-winding movement in Piaget's 133-year history, this 18-carat pink gold watch boasts a 52-hour power reserve. It will debut at SIHH.

For more information, visit www.piaget.com

Here are more specs from Worldtempus:
  • Large model
  • 18-carat pink gold case
  • 18-carat pink gold bezel with alternating polished and satin-brushed surfaces
  • Silver-colour dial, applied 18-carat pink gold hour-markers
  • Manufacture Piaget 880P mechanical self-winding chronograph movement
  • Hour, minute, small seconds (counter at 6 o’clock), double time zone (24-hour indication at 9 o’clock), flyback chronograph function (30-minute counter at 3 o’clock)
  • Movement thickness: 5.6 mm
  • Casing diameter: 12''' (ø 26.80 mm)
  • Number of jewels: 35
  • Cadence: 28,800 vph (balance with screws)
  • Approximately 52-hour power reserve (double barrel)
  • Sapphire crystal case-back
  • Bridges bevelled and drawn out with a file
  • Finishing: circular Côtes de Genève, circular-grained mainplate, blued screws
  • Brown alligator leather strap
  • 18-carat pink gold folding clasp