How would you like to explore the beauty of Forevermark Diamonds from your own home? Forevermark has developed the technology to do just that. Not too long ago, this extraordinary diamond brand announced the release of a 3D Virtual Try-On Tool that would allow potential customers to virtually try on select pieces of Forevermark diamond jewelry while sitting in front of their computers. Now Forevermark has taken that technology one step further and developed it into an app for the iPad.
The Promise app is a continuation of the ideals that the brand has held to from the start. The app will provide information concerning the art of choosing the perfect diamond as well as include access to interviews, videos, and various interactive tools that will enhance the Forevermark experience. Forevermark has stated that the goal of this app is to present a new way to engage and educate anyone interested in learning about Forevermark diamonds.
Along with the release of The Promise app, Forevermark is also doing a “Match the Unique Number” promotion. This promotion will give someone the chance to win a tablet computer and a VIP trip for two into the heart of Africa where many Forevermark diamonds begin their journey. You can enter this promotion by doing the following:
1) Download the The Promise app from Forevermark on iTunes.
2) Open the app and click on “exclusive promotions.”
3) Enter the Jeweler Code “king1”
4) Follow the on-screen instructions
King Jewelers is an official Forevermark authorized retailer in the United States. Forevermark diamond engagement rings, Forevermark diamond jewelry and loose Forevermark diamonds are represented in all sizes and shapes. Forevermark diamonds are available at the Green Hills location in Nashville, TN, at the Aventura location in Miami, FL, and on-line at www.Kings1912.com. For more information, please visit the Forevermark website.
Month: November 2011
Rock Royalty 1/1 Custom Guitar & Clothing Announces the Country Music Hall of Fame as an Authorized Luxury Retailer
Rock Royalty is proud to announce our partnership with the Country Music Hall of Fame® in Nashville, Tennessee. Based out of Music City, Rock Royalty is a luxury design house dedicated to manufacturing the finest and most exclusive custom guitars and accessories. Starting November 2011, the Country Music Hall of Fame® will be exhibiting a custom Rock Royalty 1/1 guitar in the museum’s gift shop. In addition, Country Music Hall of Fame® gift shop will be an authorized retailer of Rock Royalty’s clothing line and offer all t-shirts and accessories for sale. On exhibition this month is Rock Royalty’s customized one-of-a-kind Fender Custom Shop Telecaster pro relic guitar in 3-color sunburst with fender’s custom “Relic” treatment to show years of natural wear and tear—nicks, scratches, worn finish, rusty hardware and aged plastic parts. The custom jeweled guitar contains 28.98cts gem-quality cognac diamonds set in sterling silver and finished with black ruthenium, retail $75,000.
About the Country Music Hall of Fame®
The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum is operated by the non-profit, educational Country Music Foundation (CMF). The mission of the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum is to identify and preserve the evolving history and traditions of country music and to educate its audiences. Functioning as a local history museum and as an international arts organization, the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum serves visiting and non-visiting audiences including fans, students, scholars, members of the music industry.
Inside, the Museum presents the crown jewels of its vast collection to illustrate country music’s story as told through the turns of two centuries. A treasure trove of historic country video clips and recorded music, dynamic exhibits and state-of-the-art design, regular menu of live performances and public programs, Museum Store, on-site dining, and fabulous public spaces all contribute to an unforgettable museum experience.
The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum is accredited by the American Association of Museums, certifying that the Museum operates according to the highest standards, manages its collection, and provides quality service to the public. Of the 8,000 museums nationwide, only some 750 are accredited.
The original Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum opened on Music Row (Sixteenth Avenue and Division Street) on April 1, 1967, and closed December 31, 2000. During these years of rapid growth and expansion the Museum’s operations came to also include educational programs, CMF Press and CMF Records, the Country Music Foundation Library (1968), and the historic sites RCA Studio B (1977) and Hatch Show Print (1986).
The new Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum celebrated its grand opening on May 17, 2001. The new facility features the Hall of Fame Rotunda, where the bronze plaques are displayed for future generations to honor and enjoy.
About Rock Royalty Custom Guitars Nashville USA
Based out of Music City, Rock Royalty is a luxury design house dedicated to manufacturing the finest and most exclusive custom guitars in the world. The custom guitars are one-of-a-kind creations designed for the most discriminating musicians, guitar collectors, and jewelry aficionados that can be played on-stage or featured at home as a fine piece of art. Combining optimal musical performance with fine aesthetic beauty, Rock Royalty has skillfully engineered patent-pending designs that focus on jewel-encrusted guitar hardware and accessories. Designs incorporate only the finest gemstones, precious metals, and exotic materials. Rock Royalty also manufactures the Kaged Guitar Collection with guitars custom wrapped in exotic animal skins (i.e. alligator, sting ray) and then framed in a high-polish stainless steel cage. All Kaged Guitars contain Rock Royalty’s jewel-encrusted hardware and accessories that compliment the guitar’s exotic wrap motif. Rock Royalty’s production is extremely limited as all designs are handmade in the Nashville design studio. The Rock Royalty Collections are available for purchase at King Jewelers in the Green Hills shopping area of Nashville. For more information, visit 4121 Hillsboro Road, Nashville, TN or log onto www.RockRoyaltyGuitars.com.
The No Fuss Guide to Watch Shopping
The holiday season is already upon us and with Black Friday around the bend, many people are starting to preemptively plan their gift lists. A well-made watch is often a good present for both men and women and they never go out of style. However, if you’re new to the watch world, the idea of investing in a watch might seem a little intimidating. How do you know what movement to pick? What style? What are complications? We’ve made a list of watch movements to simplify things so that you don’t walk into a store blind.
Mechanical Movement
How does it work?
Mechanical movements are just that. The mainspring has to be manually-wound to keep the movement running. The mainspring unwinds slowly which releases energy to keep the gears turning. A mechanical or manual-wind movement will have an average of 36 to 40 hours of power reserve before it has to be wound again. But most owners of mechanical watches wind their watches once a day in order to make sure that it keeps running. Also, be sure to check that the watch is keeping accurate time at least once a month. Mechanical movement can lose or gain a few minutes over time.
Who would want a mechanical movement?
For anyone who appreciates genuine European craftsmanship, it’s hard to beat a classic watch with a mechanical movement. A well-made mechanical watch is always a thing of beauty and they’re often handed down as family heirlooms.
Automatic Movements
How does it work?
An automatic movement is a mechanical movement with a self-winding mechanism. This movement has a rotor keeps the mainspring wound. The rotor stays in motion through the movement produced by being worn on somebody’s wrist. The movement of the spinning rotor is then transferred to the mainspring. This watch will keep it’s power reserve as long as its in motion. If an automatic watch is not worn for several days at a time, then it will be need to be kept in a watch winder to maintain the power reserve. This watch will also require periodic checking to see if it’s keeping accurate time as a few minutes can be gained or lost over a month.
Who would want an automatic watch?
An automatic watch is just an amped up version of a mechanical watch so these watches are sure to have beautiful craftsmanship and sturdiness with the added benefit that they won’t have to be wound on a regular basis.
Quartz movements
How does it work?
A quartz movement is simply a movement that requires a battery. The name “quartz” comes from the way that the battery works in conjunction with a quartz crystal. The battery passes an electric current through the quartz which then drives a motor that controls the watch hands. Batteries will have to be changed every year and a half or so. These watches are also very accurate any maybe only need to have the time modified once a year, if that.
Who would want a quartz movement?
A quartz watch are for those who prefer to leave it and forget about it. They don’t have to be continually wound to maintain accurate time and they generally require less maintenance than mechanical watches. Also, quartz watches are very affordable and there are styles to accommodate every budget.
This is just a brief introduction to the watch world. If you want to know more about watch details and complications, please visit our Watch Glossary for more information.
King Jewelers is an authorized dealer for over forty luxury Swiss watch brands including Bell & Ross, Breguet, Breitling, Cartier, Chanel, Chopard, DeWitt, Harry Winston, Hublot, IWC, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Jaquet Droz, Montblanc, Roger Dubuis and TAG Heuer. King Jewelers is a member of the American Watch Guild and has been named a Leading Watch Retailer in North America by International Wristwatch Magazine. King Jewelers also offers expert watch repair and watch restoration at their retail locations in Aventura, FL and Nashville, TN.
Shawna Thompson Makes The Tennessean's Top 5 Best Dressed List
The 45th Annual Country Music Awards took place Wednesday, Novemeber 9th at the Bridgestone Arena in downtown Nashville and as usual, the red carpet was filled with talented musicians decked out to the nines. There were the familiar country music powerhouses such as Taylor Swift, Keith Urban, and Rascal Flatts, but there were a few new faces on the scene as well. Husband and wife team Shawna and Keifer Thompson of Thompson Square made their first appearance on the CMA red carpet this year with two nominations for Vocal Duo of the Year and New Artist of the Year. The pair is known for hits such as “Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not” and “I Got You.”
Unfortunately, Thomspon Square did not win any CMA’s this year, but Shawna Thompson did win something else. She was name as one of the Top Five Best Dressed by Tennessean staff member Cathi Aycock. Shawna wore a stunning electric blue vintage-inspired Jean Fares Couture gown. Her look was complete by a pair of art deco diamond chandelier earrings from the King Jewelers Private Collection and a 10.83 carat Kwiat Moonlight pave diamond bracelet, both from King Jewelers.
King Jewelers is proud to be an authorized retailer for Kwiat Diamonds Nashville, TN and Aventura, FL. For more information regarding Kwiat Diamonds and the King Jewelers private collections, please visit www.kings1912.com or www.kwiat.com. For more information regarding pricing and availability of Kwiat diamonds, please visit our website or email us at info@kings1912.com.
Ashley Greene Sports Stephen Webster at the Twilight: Breaking Dawn Premiere
On November 14th in Los Angeles at the Nokia Theater, actress Ashley Greene appeared at the Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part 1 premiere sporting Stephen Webster jewels. Ashley Greene, who plays Alice Cullen in the movies, wore Stephen Webster’s ‘Fly by Night’ Cascade earrings in 18 karat white gold with black and white diamonds giving her bright red dress a suitably edgy look. The earrings were paired with a ‘Murder She Wrote’ Razor Ribbon Ring in 18 karat white gold with black and white diamond pave. This is not the actresses first foray into the world of Stephen Webster. She was photographed wearing the Stephen Webster Sharks Jaw Cuff in the 2010 August issue of Elle Magazine.
The design of ‘Fly By Night’ collection was inspired by nocturnal and winged creatures such as bugs, moths, nightingales, griffins, and of course, bats. Combine these motifs with dark designs of thorns, blackened gold, and black and white diamonds, these pieces embody Gothic glamour. Stephen Webster’s ‘Murder She Wrote’ collection has the flavor of 1940’s British mystery novels, with smoking guns, daggers, razor wire, and blood-colored ruby accents. Given the dark undercurrents of these collections, the pieces that Ashley Green wore couldn’t have be more appropriate for the premiere of a vampire movie.
King Jewelers is proud to be an authorized retailer for Stephen Webster jewelry in Nashville, TN and Aventura, FL. For more information regarding Stephen Webster, please visit www.stephenwebster.com. For more information regarding pricing and availability of Stephen Webster jewelry, please visit our Stephen Webster collection or email us at info@kings1912.com. Stephen Webster can also be purchased from our website, www.kings1912.com.
A. Link & Forevermark Diamonds "Glittering Get-Away"
Looking for a glamorous vacation for the spring? You’re in luck! A.Link in collaboration with Forevermark has just announced the opportunity to participate in “A Glittering Get-Away”! Drop by King Jewelers and try on any of the gorgeous diamond pieces from the A.Link for Forevermark collection and you will be eligible to win a trip for two to London.
This trip will take place April 19th, 2012 to April 21st 2012 and will include three nights at The Dorchester, A VIP tour and reception at The Tower of London to view the Crown Jewels, and a $700 American Airlines gift certificate. This contest will begin November 15th and run through February 14th.
And what better way to make your London debut than with a breath-taking 10 carat diamond bracelet from the A.Link for Forevermark collection?
King Jewelers is proud to be an authorized retailer for A. Link and Forevermark Diamonds Watches Nashville, TN. For more information regarding A. Link and Forevermark Diamonds, please visit Forevermark Diamonds and www.alinkandco.com. For more information regarding pricing and availability of A. Link and Forevermark Diamonds watches, please visit ourA. Link and Forevermark Diamonds Page or email us at info@kings1912.com.
Scott Kay Cobalt Wedding Bands Featured on CNN
Scott Kay men’s wedding bands were recently featured on a CNN segment discussing the future of men’s wedding bands. Scott Kay’s extraordinary men’s wedding band are known for their creative use of alternative metals such as cobalt. With the ever rising price of gold, more couple are looking for more economical choices in wedding bands which more often than not, leads to the exploration of alternative metals. Men’s wedding rings in cobalt cost a fraction of what they would be reproduced in platinum and you still get the durability with the authentic clean look of white metal.
Cobalt also has a long history of being one of the most multi-purpose materials in manufacturing including things like batteries, electroplating, jet engines, and magnets. Cobalt is also a much lighter material and hypoallergenic, making it one of the most versatile metals for wedding band design.
To see the full video, please visit CNN’s website.
Read our Wedding Band Tips & Trends for Men to learn about more alternative metals.
King Jewelers offers an exceptional selection of stunning engagement rings, wedding bands, eternity bands, cufflinks, watches, and other wedding accessories. Please visit www.kings1912.com for more information on engagement rings and bridal accessories.
New Watch Arrival: Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grand Tourbillon
One of the finest watches in the entire industry and maybe the most accurate tourbillon in the world, King Jewelers enthusiastically announces the arrival of the Master Grand Tourbillon. Equipped with the Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 978, an automatic tourbillon with a titanium carriage and high-inertia balance, the watch is available only as limited editions: 300 pieces for the platinum model and 575 for the rose gold model.
Technical Specifications
Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre: 978
Movement: Automatic
Pieces number: 302
Vibrations per hour: 28800
Power-reserve: 48 Hours
Jewels: 33
Barrel: 1
Height: 7.05 mm
Functions: Hour – Minute; Tourbillon; Second time-zone; Date; Seconds; 24-hour display
Case: 18kt Rose Gold (featured watch)
Water resistance: 5 ATM
Dial: Black sunray-brushed, silvered numerals and hour-markers
Hands: Alpha
Strap/bracelet: Alligator Leather
Buckle: Double Folding Buckle 20.0 mm
King Jewelers is an authorized dealer for Jaeger-LeCoultre timepieces in South Florida and Middle Tennessee, as well as over forty luxury Swiss watch brands including Bell & Ross, Breguet, Breitling, Cartier, Chanel, Chopard, DeWitt, Harry Winston, Hublot, IWC, Jaquet Droz, Montblanc, Roger Dubuis and TAG Heuer. King Jewelers is a member of the American Watch Guild and has been named a Leading Watch Retailer in North America by International Wristwatch Magazine. King Jewelers also offers expert watch repair and watch restoration at their retail locations in Aventura, FL and Nashville, TN. For more information on Jaeger-LeCoultre watches, please visit the Jaeger-LeCoultre website or take a look at our Jaeger-LeCoultre brand page.
Hublot's Tribute to the Antikythera Mechanism
Hublot watches represent the fusion of the classic traditions of watch-making and innovative watch design for the future. Hublot’s latest brainchild is no exception to this pioneering spirit – the recreation of the Antikythera Mechanism in watch form. This watch will be a fusion of 200 BC at the dawn of watch-making history and the 21st century.
The Antikythera Mechanism is the most ancient astronomical calendar and analogue computer. In 1901 the Mechanism was discovered in the remains of a sunken ship off the coast of Antikythera, a Greek island. Date around 87 BC, the Antikythera Mechanism was built to chart not time, but the movements of the moon and various astrological calendars. This extraordinary creation was capable of showing the cycles such as the Metonic (19 years), Callippic cycle (76 years), Saros Cycle (18 years), and Exeligmos cycles (54 years) and was extraordinarily accurate.
These days, it is now believe to be possible that the machine came from Syracuse, in Sicily, and may have been one of the projects of mathematician extraordinaire Archimedes.
Hublot’s desire to undertake such a dauntingly ambitious project was purely for the love of horology and to show tribute to watch-making history. Mathias Buttet, the research development director for Hublot, said that the mechanism was extremely difficult to reproduce as it was complicated to miniaturize the gear ratio seen in the original piece.
The Hublot Antikythera Mechanism now has the claim of the first watch inspired by archaeological findings. All known indications of the original mechanism have been reproduced on the front and the back of the watch with the movement regulated by a tourbillion cage at the six o’clock position.
The case measures 30mm x 38mm and it is 14mm thick. The primary face shows calendar for Panhellenic games, Egyptian calendar, position of the sun in the constellations of the Zodiac, moon phases, and sidereal year. The back shows the Callippic, Metonic, Saros, and Exeligmos cycles.
Only four of these unique watches will be produced. The watches will go to the Athens Museum, the Musee des Arts de Metiers, the Hublot Museum, and the last watch will be auctioned for charity. The proceeds will go in support of the Athens Museum and the Musee des Arts de Metiers. If you happened to be in Switzerland next year, this watch will be presented at the spring 2012 Baselworld show.
King Jewelers is proud to be an authorized retailer for Hublot Watches Nashville, TN. For more information regarding Hublot, please visit www.hublot.com. For more information regarding pricing and availability of Hublot watches, please visit our Hublot Page or email us at info@kings1912.com.
Montblanc's "Beauty of a Second" Short-Film Contest
Watch-nerds and amateurs alike are familiar with the chronograph. Once glance at the dial of a chronograph watch will show you the tell-tale sub-dials that can measure time to an accuracy of a fifth of a second. However, were you aware that this year marks the 190th anniversary of the invention of the chronograph? What’s more, did you know that the chronograph came about as a result of a horse race?
In 1821 King Louis XVIII of France asked his royal watchmaker, a man named Nicolas Rieussec, to develop a watch movement capable of recording the exact times of horses as they completed a race. Rieussec proceeded to develop a clock movement consisting of two rotating discs placed beneath an ink-filled tip. When the movement was set into motion, the tip of the ink tip would mark one of the dials in order to measure time. This movement, which Rieussec named the chronograph, was then set to have its first test during a horse race. On September 1st, Nicolas Rieussec’s creation successfully recorded the finishing time of every horse to an accuracy of a quarter of a second.
In honor of this fantastic achievement, Montblanc, in conjunction with award-winning director Wim Wenders, is holding a short film contest entitled “The Beauty of a Second.” Everyone is invited to submit a film using any recording device as long as the moving image lasts one second. The film can consist of any moment or anything that you consider beautiful.
The twenty best films are uploaded to www.montblanc-onesecond.com. There will be a second round of judging at the beginning of November where filmmakers have a second chance to upload a one second video clip to be judged by an group of esteemed panelists. The winner of this contest will be announced in January of 2012 and presented with the beautiful Montblanc Nicholas Rieussec Chronograph. The winner will also be invited to attend the Berlinale International Film Festival in Berlin to meet Wim Wenders at the “Beauty of a Second” awards ceremony.
If film-making is not your interest, Montblanc has also invited the public to enter a second competition by creating a 2 to 60 seconds film composed of the “Beauty of a Second” film entries and a soundtrack from Montblanc’s audio library. The winner for best compilation will also be presented with a Montblanc Nicholas Rieussec Chronograph.
King Jewelers is an authorized dealer for over forty luxury Swiss watch brands including Bell & Ross, Breguet, Breitling, Cartier, Chanel, Chopard, DeWitt, Harry Winston, Hublot, IWC, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Jaquet Droz, Montblanc, Roger Dubuis and TAG Heuer. King Jewelers is a member of the American Watch Guild and has been named a Leading Watch Retailer in North America by International Wristwatch Magazine. King Jewelers also offers expert watch repair and watch restoration at their retail locations in Aventura, FL and Nashville, TN.