August 1st, 2010
Seiko is a Japanese powerhouse created by an enthusiast entrepreneur, Kintaro Hattori. Since its establishment, it has undergone a long period of development. As a world prestigious watch-making brand, Seiko is specialized in manufacturing high-end watches and jewelries. Actually, the name Seiko was introduced in the mid 1920s. Since then, the brand had a rapid growth. Nowadays, Seiko watches are renowned to the world, highly sought after by a lot of people.
You should be noticed that Seiko is the first watch brand to produce the timepiece that can sustain the tough environment of the outer space as well as the quartz chronograph movement. Since the establishment, it never stopped to follow the life-guiding philosophy and principle in producing replica watches. It has its customers experience the mechanism, accuracy and reliability of wearing designer watches. In 2010 BaselWorld, it brought all a superb new add-on to the renowned Sportura Watch Line, namely the new Seiko Sportura Woman’s Chronograph, especially created for modern audacious woman.
The designer is inspired by the thrilling universe of motor sports competitions. It features a sleek watch case crafted from stainless steel with satin-polished finish, screw-down crown and fully functional pushers. It is waterproof to 100 meters, available to be used in daily water activities like swimming and diving. Scratched sapphire crystal is used to cover the dial, protecting its inner parts from damage or dirtiness. The round bezel is secured to the case with four screws. The vintage dial is accented with sward-shaped hour and minute hands and Arabic numeral hour indicators. At the positions of 3, 6 and 9 o’clock, there are three chronograph counters.
This kind of wristwatch is powered by a high precision movement, the Caliber 7T11 self produced by the brand, to ensure the accurate timing an excellent performance. It is completed with a stylish leather strap. The retail price is around $600, neither too expensive nor too cheap.
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July 19th, 2010
All of us know that watches of famous brands have a high collected value, and we also know that the material of the watches is one of the most important factors which will decide their collected value. Therefore if you want to collect a great platinum, you must know something about it to decide whether it is worth collecting.
First ,as we all know, platinum is quite rare, precious. It has a long and colorful history in the watch-making industry. After the ancient watch businessmen Vacheron Constantin watches use it to manufacture watch at the first time, it have been widely used in the watch-making industry. Because of its particular characteristics, for example it is tough, firm, wear-resisting, and its classical natural white color which will remind its value firmly, it have become one of the best choose to collect. What’s more, it represents forever which makes it is worthwhile to collect. And the famous designers’ creative design makes the platinum watches not only elegant, but also have another deeply meaning which are forever and noble.
Second, platinum watches have different kind of functions according to different kind of design. Different people can choose the one that is fit for themselves or collection. The elegant and delicate one which decorate some diamonds or onyx or others should be fit for ladies. The bigger and elegant, which can show us the calendar and the leap-year automatically should be fit for gentlemen. The particular design should be fit for collection.
If you want to collect platinum replica watches , now, you should notice more about them. What we mention above just a little of them.
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June 2nd, 2010
Sky Moon Tourbillon is a hand-winding timepiece equipped with Patek Philippe watch 109 caliber of RTO 27 QR SID LU CL. It is accented by Cotes de Geneva and Beveled, together with being engraved with the Geneva Seal.This Chronometer has passed the COSC certification, having the functions of hour, minute, perpetual calendar, minute repeater, sidereal hour, sky map an lunation.
The Perpetual calendar has a display of date, day, month, year and moonphase. It features three-piece case crafted from 18k yellow gold at a diameter of 43mm and thickness of 16.2mm, double curved sapphire crystal glass and gold crown which is set at 2 for sky map and sidereal hour and 4 for the watch movement. Totally speaking, it has 4 buttons for adjustment and repeater slide on the center ornamented by Calatrava crosses. The silver gold dial luxury watch is decorated by Roman numerals in gold with printed railway track and gold Poire hands. Its rear is crafted from blue sapphire crystal with white enamel Poire skeleton hands. For comfort and convenience, this watch is finished with the crocodile leather strap with gold clasp.Month, moonphase, day and four-year cycle are respectively displayed at 3, 6, 9 and 12 o’clock.
This extravagant wristwatch also has a retrograde hand in the center. Other indications of sidereal hour, lunation and visible sky part are regarded the essence of this splendid watch. Seen from any perspective, this Patek Philippe Sky Moon Tourbillon is your treasure worthy of life-time collection. It is because of superb functions above others that make it the passionate pursuit of men.
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January 11th, 2010
Words fail where jewelries are concerned. Beautiful, lively and glittering stones when binds together in a row leaves an unimaginable impression. It is not only an accessory but a reflection to the personality of a person. It depicts the preferences, nature and style of an individual. Make sure you wear jewels and metals which suits your personality.
Derived from a French word called “jouel” in 13th century, the word “jewelry” resembles a Latin called “jocale” means plaything. Evidences of early civilization show the fashion of wearing jewelry. Earlier mainly beads, shells and beetles were used, because of unavailability of other metals. But with the discoveries of other metals, preferences were highly influenced. As a status symbol, gold was preferred during that era when they were worn by Kings and Queens. This heavy and lustrous metal also possesses a value that can be kept forever without loosing its original worth. This property makes it a proud and loved possession of all times. Different ornaments like bracelets, armlets, necklace, rings, crowns and others were made mainly in gold at that time.
On the contrary, silver has been a popular metal since the ancient period. It is exquisite and classic. Its inexpensiveness and tendency to take any shape has made this metal popular among middle class of the society. Diamonds era followed after that, the glitteriest and most beautiful in look which can be easily worn with any other metals easily. It has a priceless and endless beauty, that’s why it has a never ending demand. Nowadays, platinum, a new metal on the block, is also getting popularity because of its shining and lightness in weight. This trendy metal can be easily mixed with gold and diamonds to give a breathtaking experience of beauty refinement. But, it is scare as it has no resell value, which makes its popularity linger around.
It is not that only women wear jewels but it is also gaining popularity among males as they like to wear jewels like rings, chains and pendants. In west, it is fashion to wear crucifix in a chain. So, it is always desirable and valuable. Jewels are also kept as a property. Many people store their money in the form of various ornaments. That’s why, it is not only fashion or taste to wear jewels but as a convenient means of investment also.
For more information on buy jewelry online visit http://www.1a-jewelry.com
Author is an experienced jewelry business expert.
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January 2nd, 2010
The love of diamonds in our jewelry is a modern phenomenon. It has really only been since the 1930s that diamonds have been so desired as a jewelry stone. And with diamonds came synthetic diamonds. Synthetic daimonds will always be worth considering as an alternative to diamonds whilst real diamonds are so expensive, and synthetic diamonds are so good.
Diamonds have a number of natural qualities. They are, for example, the hardest of any natural product. Synthetic daimonds needed to have similar qualities to compete with the natural product. In jewelry a diamond has beautiful sparkle,and is very hard. Any synthetic diamond that is to compete with the real thing has to exhibit similar qualities. And synthetic diamonds do this admirably.
The first synthetic diamonds were produced in the 1950s in Sweden and then not so long after the synthesis of diamonds was reported a second time by researchers at GE. Even De Beers, the worlds larget producer of natural diamonds experimented with synthesising diamonds and succeeded.
Modern synthetic diamonds range hugely in their quality. Some come very close to real diamonds in their physical properties, and some do not.
There are many synthetic diamonds which do not exhibit anywhere near the qualities of diamonds, and some which come very close.
And there are some sythetic diamonds which can readily be distinguished from diamonds by experts, and some which cannot.
Even glass has been used as an alternative to diamonds and to many yields a reasonable result in costume jewelry. But it can be easily distinguished from real diamonds by anyone who knows what they are doing. Cubic Zirconia is a synthetic diamond which does not stand up for long to inspection by experts.
There are, however, many excellent synthetic diamonds which are so close to real diamonds in their physical properties that they are very difficult to distinguish from real diamonds indeed.
Prime amongst them is Moissanite. One of the newer of the synthetic diamonds, moissanite, is in fact a naturally occurring product, and it is therefore arguable whether it is a synthetic diamond or just a jewelry stone which is very close to diamond in it’s qualities. It was first discovered in tiny amounts in a meteor that landed in Arizona in 1893. It was discovered by Dr Henry Moissan, after whom it was named. It has only been recently produced synthetically, because it does not occur in sufficient quantities naturally to be commercially viable, so it was necessary to devise a way to synthesise if it was to be available in jewelry.
Moissanite is extremely close to diamond in it’s natural qualities. Whereas diamond is the hardest of all the jewels, rating at 10 on the hardness scale, moissanite is not far behind at 9.25, and harder than other natural jewelry stones such as ruby (9) and sapphire (9) or emerald (7.5)
There are other comparitive scales used to rate jewelry stones. In brilliance, which is a measure of it’s refractive index, diamond is 2.42. Moissanite at 2.65 is superior to diamonds, and far outperforms ruby and sapphire at 1.77 and emerald at 1.58
In fire diamond rates at .044, moissanite at .104 ruby at .018 sapphire at .018 and emerald at .014. So again moissanite outperforms diamonds on this scale. Similarly on the scale used to assess luster moissanite outperforms diamonds and the other well known jewelry stones.
So it can be seen that there are very viable modern synthetic diamonds on the market. Many cannot be told apart from diamonds except by the most experienced jewellers, and moissanite cannot be told apart from diamonds by most jewellers without the use of specialised equipment.
And of course synthetic diamonds are available at a considerable cost savings to the real thing. That is why they are synthesised.
Any diamond merchant will tell you that synthetic diamonds are just junk. He is trying to protect his product. The reality is that for many, synthetic diamonds are a very viable alternative to real diamonds and it is highly unlikely that anyone could tell the difference between the two in any type of jewelry. And as the synthetic diamonds are much cheaper than the real thing they are extremely attractive to the jewelry buyer.
And the best amongst all the different types of synthetic diamonds? Moissanite.
Find out more about Moissanite as well as Moissanite Engagement Rings and other types of Moissanite rings at Peter’s website, The Magic of Moissanite.
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December 7th, 2009
Do you have scrap gold laying around? Today’s high scrap gold prices mean that just about anybody can make money.Just about everyone does and many would like to sell it, but do not really know for how much. Gold prices tend to rise but before you sell your gold to a dealer or mail it off to one of those mail ins for scrap gold, you need to know exactly what your scrap gold is worth. Gold dealers have their own calculation and do not usually tell you what it is.
The first thing you need to do is separate your scrap gold into karats, for example; 10k, 14k, 18k, etc. If you are unable to tell the reading from inside the ring or jewelry, you can have it tested by a well reputable jeweler. He will tell you if there is any gold plating in the jewelry.
On gold coins, there may be a coin value, also called a numismatic value, above their metal value and this is based on the age, how rare it is, and the condition. You may get more money from a coin if you take it to a coin dealer.
You will then want to determine the gram weight by using a gram scale for each piece. If your scale only weighs by ounce, you can covert to grams by using this formula by multiplying by 28.35 (e.g. 2 oz. = 2 x 28.35 = 56.7 grams).
What is the price of gold today? You will want to find this out by going online. As of right now, fine gold is priced at about $900.00 per troy ounce, which equals 31.1 grams. According to the supply and demand of gold, the price of gold can change. To get the gold price per gram, divide today’s gold price by 31.1. Then multiply by the fineness of the gold. You will then divide the karat by 24, then multiply that number to what the price of the gold is today for each gram.
Lastly, multiply the price per gram by the weight in grams. For example: If you have 14 grams of 10KT gold and you calculated the price at $14.00 per gram, then your scrap gold is worth 14 x $14.00 = $196.00.
Most scrap gold dealers are looking to buy if it is about 10 to 20 percent less than what it is actually worth. You can probably talk the dealer into giving you more, but the more you have to sell, the more you will get in return. This is because of the process it has to go through and the profit from reselling it. As you can see, there is a lot going on when determining the price of your scrap gold and how it is calculated.
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November 2nd, 2009
There is an old adage that says work isn’t really work if you enjoy what you’re doing. If one of your hobbies is jewelry making, why not turn this activity into a source of income? You’re already having fun anyway, and it wouldn’t take a whole lot more to share your jewelry creations with people who would appreciate them and be more than happy to pay for them. With a bit of extra effort, time management and discipline, jewelry making is a great way to have fun and make a bit of extra money on the side.
Whether you’re a novice about to enter the jewelry making field for the first time or whether you’ve been doing this for some time now, there are always several basic factors to consider. First, it’s important to have an adequate amount of space where you can work unbothered for a certain length of time each day and where you can store your jewelry making materials and tools. It doesn’t have to be a large space, just a corner or room where you can concentrate on bringing your ideas to life and be free from undue distractions.
Second, if you haven’t already, decide on the kind of jewelry you are going to make. If you’re just getting your feet wet in the jewelry making arena, start out with something simple. Think about what type of jewelry you’d enjoy and feel comfortable wearing and go on from there. Whatever materials you might need are readily available either on the Internet or in a physical retail store. Then, as you become more adept at what you’re doing, you can start exploring other, more complex jewelry making techniques. Remember, there is a plethora of information resources to help you make money from your hobby: books, specialty magazines, the Internet, and other jewelry makers.
After you’ve made a number of jewelry items, there are steps you can take to get other people interested in them. Be a walking advertisement for your jewelry making business. Wear some of your creations whenever you go out: wear them to work, when you go to the supermarket, or when you attend parties. Word of mouth is also a great way to let other people know about your jewelry making endeavor. Show some of your finished pieces to family and friends, and encourage them to spread the word.
The important thing to remember is that you continue to enjoy making jewelry and to take pride in your creations. Your love for jewelry making will be the key factor in maintaining your creativity level and it will help you come up with the designs that appreciative customers will buy. Never forget the ‘fun’ factor in jewelry making, as this will be reflected in your work, and the ‘profit’ factor will follow.
Sam Serio is an Internet Marketer, musician and a writer on the subject of jewelry and gemstones. For more information on jewelry and gemstones, we cordially invite you to visit www.morninglightjewelry.com to pick up your FREE copy of “How To Buy Jewelry And Gemstones Without Being Ripped Off.” This concise, informative special report reveals almost everything you ever wanted to know about jewelry and gemstones, but were afraid to ask. Get your FREE report at www.morninglightjewelry.com.
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August 31st, 2009
Timex Corporation is a huge and traditional producer of wristwatches and was founded in 1854 as “Watebury Clock”, settled in the Naugatuck Valley (Connecticut, USA). During the nineteenth century the Valley was best-known for its diverse resident watch producers and consequently for a long time best-known as the “Switzerland of America”. Today the Timex Group B.V. is owned by the Fred Olsen & Co Group and a big part of Timex Group USA, Incorporated.
Creating the first Mickey Mouse wrist watch in history
In 1880 Waterbury got its first big success when they produced an economically priced mechanical pocket wrist watch. Wristwatches got popular in North America in the early years of the 20th century and Waterbury also followed this trend. In 1933, they manufactured a special product: Licensed by Walt Disney himself, Waterbury produced the first Mickey Mouse watch in history. The comic star’s hands pointed at the time.
Promotional slogan "it keeps on ticking"
It was 1950 when the name of the company changed. The watches have been sold since this date under the new name “Timex”. A special characteristic trait of Timex were their so called “torture tests”. Watches were encountered in extreme situations to prove their promotional slogan “it keeps on ticking”.
In the following three decades, Timex tried to extend their portfolio step by step. In the 1980s, for example, Timex joined the home computer market and developed computers like the famous “Timex Sinclair 100”. After this short experience, the company decided that they can’t compete with their contestants in this market yet and withdrew.
Nevertheless, during the 1970s and 1980s Timex became a big and well-known brand in North America, especially in the United States and Canada. Furthermore, Timex is also worldwide known for their high quality wrist watches. Additional to its regular wristwatches, the Group constructs a series of “PDA type watches” called “Timex Datalink” as well. In addition to that, Timex produces GPS active watches and related high tech equipment.
Headquarters in Europe, North America and Asia
These days, Timex has approximately 5.500 employees on impressive four continents. The Timex Group USA has sold nearly one billion of its watches worldwide. Since its foundation the products of the Timex Group are manufactured mainly in Asia and Switzerland. The technology of its watches is developed in Germany and in the United States. Timex has headquarters in several countries in Europe, North America and Asia. Mens watches
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July 22nd, 2009
From pocket watch to a fashion accessory. What was once, in the earliest years of portable watches, considered to be unsuitable for gentlemen and only for ladies, has grown today into a fashion utensil that everybody has. In the meantime, the wrist watch is no longer only a instrument to tell the time. It is a designer piece and can indicate much more than the time.
A great deal of mechanics in a small housing
The first verifiable portable timepiece was built in 1500. This was not a wristwatch, but more of a pocket watch. Through technical advancement, which made it possible for people to house mechanics in an increasingly smaller space, the needed parts of the clockworks were able to be brought into a manageable form. In this way, the first pocket watch was born, which at the time was still the size of an egg.
The computerized wrist watch from Japan
A completely different watch came onto the market in the 1970’s from Japan, which had developed its own watch industry. The new wrist watch from Japan was no more set on a mechanical basis, but on a computerized control. This watch expanded its range of capability quickly. The watch no longer just showed the time. The small timepiece on the wrist now also knew the date, the day of the week and even knew whether a leap year was involved.
The wristwatch as jewelry
Now, the wrist watch is no longer just a watch. The wristwatch has turn into a fashion accessory. Peculiarly Ladies watches come in all colors and shapes imaginable. One can also get harmonious watches from all fashion collection. The current watches are dominated by the correct fashion trends. Despite these contrary styles, there is something for every taste. The tiny watches, which require glasses to tell the time, and the extraordinary huge watches, which make it hard to walk upright. In any case, one thing is sure: science is still likely to make so much progress - that the wristwatch will be seen on the wrists of people for a long time, to answer the question as to what time it is.
watches for ladies
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June 13th, 2009
From pocket watch to a fashion accessory. What was once, in the earliest years of portable watches, considered to be unsuitable for gentlemen and only for ladies, has developed today into a fashion utensil that everybody has. Meanwhile, the wrist watch is no longer only a instrument to tell which time it is. It is a designer piece and can indicate much more than the time.
A great deal of mechanics in a small housing
The first verifiable portable timepiece was made in 1500. This was not a wristwatch, but more of a pocket watch. Through technical advance, which made it possible for people to house mechanics in an progressively smaller space, the necessary components of the clockworks were able to be brought into a manageable form. In this way, the first pocket watch was born, which at the time was still the size of an egg.
The computerized wrist watch from Japan
A totally different wrist watch came onto the market in the 1970’s from Japan, which had built its own watch industry. The new wrist watch from Japan was no longer set on a mechanical basis, but on a computerized control. This wristwatch extended its range of capacity rapidly. The wrist watch no more just showed the time. The little timepiece on the wrist now also knew the date, the day of the week and even knew whether a leap year was involved.
The wristwatch as jewelry
Today, the wristwatch is much more than a watch. The wristwatch has become a fashion accessory. Wrist watches come in all colouration and forms imaginable. One can also buy compatible watches from every fashion collection. The current watches are dominated by the correct fashion trends. Despite these different styles, there is something for every taste. The small watches, which require spectacles to tell the time, and the extraordinary large watches, which make it difficult to walk upright. In any case, one thing is certain: science is still likely to make so much advance - that the wrist watch will be found on the wrists of people for a long time, to respond to the question as to what time it is.
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