10th Annual Nashville Watch Fair

Posted on October 4, 2018 by Make Technology

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Nashville Watch Fair

King Jewelers has the honor of hosting the 10th Annual Nashville Watch Fair. This event is going to be held November 9th through November 17th in our showroom located in Green Hills. We will be showcasing over 20 luxury timepiece brands including Rolex, Girard-Perregaux, Harry Winston, Breguet, Carl F. Bucherer, Louis Moinet, Armin Strom, DeWitt, Zenith and Chanel.

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Presidents and representatives from these prestigious watch brands will be in attendance to provide answers to any questions you may have. Enjoy complimentary hors-d’oeuvres and cocktails, while shopping these never-before-seen releases. This is your sneak peek into the crème de la crème of supreme watches before they are available to most of the country.

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You won’t want to miss out on this exclusive event. Our doors will be open from 10am to 6pm and we welcome you to join us and become a part of the King family. We are located at 4121 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37215. We look forward to meeting you!

Harry Winston Reveals Avenue Classic Cherry Blossom

Posted on February 16, 2017 by Make Technology

Harry Winston Avenue Cherry Blossom Pre-Baselworld 2017 Watch — © Harry Winston, Inc. All rights reserved.

Harry Winston Debuts New Avenue Classic Cherry Blossom Timepiece, Inspired by the Beauty of the Japanese Cherry Blossom, Ahead of Baselworld 2017

Harry Winston has set our hearts aflutter with their latest creation inspired by the natural beauty of the Japanese cherry blossom: the Avenue Classic Cherry Blossom.
The blooming of the sakura cherry blossom tree is a cherished cultural event in Japan. Every year, people gather at the base of cherry trees to hold hanami, or a flower-viewing festivals, when the beloved pink and white flowers bloom. The brief blooming of the cherry blossom flowers represent the coming of spring, or new beginnings, and also serve as a reminder of the short but precious time we each have on this earth.

Harry Winston Avenue Classic Cherry Blossom Baselworld 2017 — © Harry Winston, Inc. All rights reserved.

The brand expertly utilizes the natural iridescence of the pale green-blue mother-of-pearl dial to emulate soft clouds gently blowing across the sky. The focal point of the dial, however, are the 39 brilliant-cut white diamonds and 29 brilliant-cut pink sapphires, all of varying size, which are scattered across the dial along white gold “branches” and call to mind the tranquil beauty of the Japanese cherry blossom.

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Harry Winston Avenue Classic Cherry Blossom Basel 2017 — © Harry Winston, Inc. All rights reserved.

The case of the Avenue Classic Cherry Blossom was inspired by Harry Winston’s flagship store on 5th Avenue in New York. The art-deco styling serves as a stark, and yet also complementary, contrast to the more traditional influence of the dial. Tying it all together is a vibrant blue-green alligator strap which emphasizes the beautiful mother-of-pearl dial. This timepiece, which represents both an enchanting work of art and an exhibition of the excellent watchmaking which Harry Winston has become known for, leaves us anxious and excited to see what they’ll unveil at Baselworld 2017.
Technical Specifications
Reference Number: AVEQHM21WW286
Movement: Quartz HW1004
Case Material: 18K White Gold
Case Size: 21.15mm x 36.1mm
Dial: Mother-of-Pearl with 29 brilliant-cut pink sapphires (approximately 0.04ct) and 39 brilliant-cut diamonds (approximately 0.08ct)
Crystal: Sapphire with anti-reflective coating on both sides
Water Resistance: 3 bars
Strap: Blue-Green alligator leather
Buckle: 18K white gold ardillon buckle with 6 brilliant-cut diamonds and 18K white gold foldover clasp

King Jewelers Supports the YWCA of Nashville & Middle Tennessee at the Wine, Women, & Shoes Event on January 26th

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Make Technology

The event will feature wine tastings from illustrious Napa Valley vineyards, a live and silent auction, and a walk-around boutique Marketplace that features local and national trendsetters like King Jewelers.
King Jewelers supports the YWCA of Nashville & Middle Tennessee at the Wine Women & Shoes event on Saturday, January 26, 2013 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm, at the Grand Avenue in Nashville. Created for women who enjoy fine wine, great style, and supporting a noble cause, Wine Women & Shoes is one of the fastest-growing charity event series in the country. The event features wine tastings from illustrious Napa Valley vineyards, a live and silent auction, and walk-around boutique Marketplace featuring local and national trendsetters. Wine Women & Shoes will auction off a ‘Key to the Closet’, and the winner will take home the ‘closet’ – a collective bounty of fashion items and various treasures.
The YWCA of Nashville & Middle Tennessee is thrilled to bring the event to the Nashville area and to be working alongside Wine Women & Shoes’ expert team, who has managed over 100 well-attended events and helped net more than $11 million dollars for their charity partners. King Jewelers features Harry Winston accessories at this year’s event to help raise money for a great cause.

The Cause
The YWCA of Nashville & Middle Tennessee has served the community for over 114 years. We work to empower thousands of clients each year, all who desire a better quality of life for themselves and their families. Wine Women & Shoes supports the YWCA Weaver Domestic Violence Center, the largest domestic violence shelter in the state of Tennessee. In 2011 alone, the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department received 30,941 reports of domestic violence; that’s one report every 17 minutes.
About King Jewelers Nashville & South Florida
Established in 1912, King Jewelers has proudly styled jewelry and timepiece aficionados from around the world. A pioneer among independent couture jewelers, King Jewelers has built an outstanding reputation steeped in quality, value and first-class customer service. King Jewelers features exclusive jewelry designers such as Mikimoto, Kwiat, Roberto Coin, Penny Previelle and Charles Krypell, offers in-house custom designs, private label jewelry collections, and is an authorized dealer for over forty luxury Swiss watch brands including Bell & Ross, Breitling, Cartier, Chanel, Chopard, Harry Winston, Hublot, IWC, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Jaquet Droz, Montblanc, Swiss Army, and TAG Heuer, just to name a few. King Jewelers also manufactures their own diamond bridal jewelry and diamond engagement rings to ensure the finest quality and the best prices. With store locations in Aventura, FL and Nashville, TN, King Jewelers has won numerous awards as the Southeast’s top jewelry store and diamond wholesaler. King Jewelers is a member of the Jewelers of America, American Watch Guild, and the American Society of Appraisers. King Jewelers has GIA Certified Gemologists and offers expert jewelry and watch repairs. For additional information on our Nashville location, please visit our salon in Green Hills located at 4121 Hillsboro Road, call (615) 724-5464, or log onto www.Kings1912.com.

The Hope Diamond: Monday Mystery Part 1

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Make Technology

As we head into October, we’ve decided to get into the spirit of the season with our top six most mysterious gemstones. Notoriously cursed and infinitely elusive, these spooky stones have captured the imagination of the public and attracted the envy of the powerful. We leave it up to you to decide how real the curses may be.
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There are few things on this earth that are more infamous or more coveted than the Hope Diamond. In fact, the Hope Diamond has been labeled as the second-most visited piece of artwork after the Mona Lisa. This rare, exceptionally beautiful blue diamond weighing 45.52 carats also has a history rife with intrigue, theft, and misfortune to boot, only adding to its allure and leaving many to believe that the Hope Diamond is cursed. It doesn’t help matters that the diamond has a mysterious trait of after being exposed to ultraviolet light, the diamond will give off a faint red glow.

Although the origins surrounding the Hope Diamond are somewhat foggy, it is generally believed that the Hope Diamond was originally mined from one of the first diamond mines in the world in the Golconda region of India. The gem was first mentioned in a report from French gem merchant Jean Baptiste Tavernier in the 17th century. Named initially as the Tavernier Blue, it was recorded as weighing 112 carats and Tavernier fails to mention how the gem was acquired or when.

In 1668 Tavernier proceeds to sell the diamond to King Louis XIV of France with 14 other larger diamonds. Five years later King Louis directs the court jeweler, Sieur Pitau, to re-cut the stone. The diamond is reduced to a little over 67 carats and is renamed the “Blue Diamond of the Crown” or the “French Blue” and worn mostly for ceremonial purposes.
The diamond remained in the French court until 1791, when after Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette tried to flee France during the beginning of the French Revolution, the jewels were turned over to the French Royal Treasury. In 1792 during a stint of looting, the French Blue diamond is stolen and disappears from history.
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Word of the diamond does not appear again until 1812 when records appear that it is in the possession of Daniel Eliason, a London diamond merchant. It is believed that King George IV of England must have acquired the stone at some point and then later sold it in order to pay off his massive debts.
The next mention of the diamond is in a catalog entry in 1839 belonging to Henry Philip Hope. The diamond is now 45.52 carats and there is no mention of where it came from or how Hope acquired it. After Hope’s death in 1839, the diamond was passed through Hope’s family and sold multiple times before it was finally purchased in 1909 by Pierre Cartier.

In 1912, Evalyn Walsh McLean purchased the diamond from Cartier, who had by then reset the diamond as a pendant with a white diamond halo. Evalyn is probably the most notorious example of the fabled Hope Diamond curse. Her son was killed in a car crash, her daughter committed suicide, and her husband was committed to a mental institution.

Evalyn Walsh McLean wearing the Hope Diamond

After McLean’s death in 1947, Harry Winston purchased her jewelry collection, including the Hope Diamond. Harry Winston donated the diamond to the Smithsonian museum in 1958, but they still handle the diamond’s maintenance. In 2010 Harry Winston designed a new setting for the diamond known as “Embracing Hope.”

harry winston embracing hope diamond necklace

Whether cursed or not, the Hope Diamond continues to hold the captivation of the public eye as one of the most beautiful and intriguing objects to date.
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Established in 1912, the King family has owned and operated King Jewelers for five generations while building an outstanding reputation steeped in quality, value, and first-class service. Today, King Jewelers has brick-and-mortar stores located in Aventura, FL and Nashville, TN, both of which have won numerous regional and national awards of distinction. Offering a magnificent selection of fine jewelry collections including the hottest Italian designs, estate jewelry, colored gemstones and fancy-colored diamonds, as well as luxury European timepieces, King Jewelers prides itself in being one step ahead of the trend. In addition, King Jewelers offers on-site jewelry and watch repairs, custom design services, appraisals, estate buying, and corporate gift programs. For more information, visit www.kings1912.com.

Top 5 Tourbillon Watches

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Make Technology

The tourbillon is one of the cherished complications of the watch-making world. Developed in the 18th century by Abraham-Louis Breguet, the tourbillon (meaning “whirlwind”) is a rotating framed within a watch that carries the balance and escapement. Breguet created the tourbillon as a means to make a watch movement more stable and accurate by counteracting the effects of gravity. Today, watch aficionados mostly appreciate the tourbillon for its complicated design and aesthetic appeal as they don’t make the movement more accurate. Do we need them? No, but we sure do love them.

1.) Harry Winston Histoire de Tourbillon

Presenting the tourbillon from the future! This very modern-looking watch has a case of 18 karat white gold and Zalium, a lightweight, thermal resistant, and durable alloy of zirconium and allium lily. What’s more is that Harry Winston has included not one, but two inclined single axis tourbillons with 36 second rotations to greatly reduce the gravitational effects on the regulator. Even with the complexity of this watch, the entire system only weighs 0.46 grams. Unfortunately this piece is limited to only 20 pieces.

2.) Breguet Tourbillon Messidor

That’s right. That Breguet. You can’t have a list of top tourbillons without mentioning one from the master himself. Abraham-Louis Breguet ‘s first tourbillon movement was developed for one of Napoleon’s carriage clocks.
The Messidor is one beautiful watch. The case is made of 18 karat rose gold with a coin edge and the dial and the case back are completely skeletonized in order to view the movement in its entirety. A nice touch is the gold hoop in the six o’clock position that puts the tourbillon right in the spotlight and gives it the appearance of floating in the case. The Messidor also boasts a 50 hour power reserve.

3.) IWC Portuguese Tourbillon Mystere Retrograde

This particular tourbillon from IWC stands out from the rest for one big reason. The Portuguese Tourbillon is the largest IWC-manufactured automatic wristwatch movement with a hefty seven day power reserve. Not many tourbillons have that big of a reserve, and IWC even has a reserve indicator on the black ruthenium dial. The flying tourbillon consists of 82 parts and it weighs only 0.635 grams.

4.) Breitling for Bentley Mulliner Tourbillon

Breitling wants to make a tourbilllon for you and only you. The Mulliner Tourbillon from Breitling for Bentley is an extraordinarily rare watch because 1) only two are made per year and 2) each watch is made specifically for the person buying it. The future owner of this watch has a range of options for the case material, dial color, and strap color as well as the wooden veneer on the case back, making sure that each watch is one of a kind. The watch case houses a 30 second COSC certified chronograph movement with a 42 hour power reserve and a tourbillon cage in the six o’clock position.

5.) Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Reserve Tourbillon

This is Jaeger-LeCoultre’s frist Master Control with an integrated tourbillon. The tourbillon itself sits in a T5 titanium cage weighing 0.28 grams which oscillates eight times per second. The beauty of the watch speaks for itself looking at its rose gold case, silvered dial, and the blue arms of the tourbillon. The Master Reserve also goes under a rigorous 1000 hours of testing to ensure its reliability and accuracy.
King Jewelers is an authorized dealer for over forty luxury Swiss watch brands including Bell & Ross, Breguet, Cartier, Chanel, Chopard, DeWitt, Harry Winston, Hublot, 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.

All About Fancy Colored Diamonds

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Make Technology

If you’ve done your research when it comes to diamond buying, then you’ll know all about the 4 C’s – color, clarity, cut, and carat. All of these factor into a diamond’s quality and value and most brides-to-be are in pursuit of the notoriously rare, totally colorless diamond. However, of the four C’s color is probably the most flexible of all the diamond attributes.
If you’ve got a taste for the unique, then color diamonds are the choice for you. The colorless diamonds are the most famous, but diamonds can come in a whole range of colors that are equally striking. Known as “fancy” colored, these diamonds contain impurities that give them their color and possess an allure all of their own. Just ask Carrie Underwood, Kristen Bell, or Heidi Klum who all sport fancy colored diamond engagement rings. In order of rarity the yellow diamond is the most common, followed by brown, colorless, blue, green, black, pink, orange, purple, and red. For every 10,000 diamond mined in the world, only one can be called a fancy colored diamond.

Yellow & Brown Diamonds

Nitrogen is the most common impurity found in diamonds and is responsible for giving yellow and brown diamonds their hue. Close to 98% of diamonds will have some degree of nitrogen in them. The added benefit of using a yellow diamond for an engagement ring, is that the yellow color of the diamond can be enhanced by using a yellow gold mounting. Most yellow diamonds come from South Africa. Living up to its name, the Incomparable Diamond is the largest yellow diamond at 407.8 carats.

Orange Diamonds

Orange diamonds also get their color from the notorious Nitrogen. The structure of the carbon lattice is what turns the diamond orange rather than yellow. Orange diamonds are the only diamond in which synthetically enhancing the color can add to the value of the diamond. The Pumpkin Diamond is the most famous orange diamond at 5.1 carats and is currently owned by Harry Winston.

Red Diamonds

The rarest of all colored diamonds, the red diamond can be worth as much as $1,000,000 per carat. Nitrogen and extreme pressure during development give these diamonds a red cast and so far they’ve only been mined in Australia. Due to the rarity, it is estimated that in all likelihood only 50 red diamonds are left. One of the coveted red diamonds is the 5.1 carat Moussaieff diamond.

Green Diamonds

Anyone thinking of Kryptonite? Well, you’re not far off base as green diamonds actually get their color from being exposed to natural radiation, like from uranium ore, while developing. The color of a green diamond can change depending on how it has been cut or if it’s exposed to heat. The most famous green diamond is the Dreseden Green Diamond, at 41 carats.

Blue Diamonds

Blue diamonds get their color from trace amounts of Boron and most of them are mined in Australia and South Africa. With the presence of Boron, some of these diamonds can even conduct electricity. The Hope Diamond is naturally the most famous example of a blue diamond to date.

Pink Diamonds

Next to yellow diamonds, pink diamonds are easily one of the most popular colored diamonds for engagement rings. They’re not as common as yellow diamonds, but are still accessible and affordable. Pink diamonds are mined in Brazil, Australia, and South Africa. The Darya e Noor is the largest pink diamond in the world at 186 carats and belongs to the Iranian Treasury.

Black Diamonds

Black diamonds are not truly black. It’s due to a high presence of dark inclusions that give them their black appearance and they are currently only found in Brazil and Africa. One of the more famous black diamonds is the Black Orlov, a 67.5 carat cushion-cut, that is said to be cursed.
Established in 1912, the King family has owned and operated King Jewelers for five generations while building an outstanding reputation steeped in quality, value, and first-class service. Today, King Jewelers has brick-and-mortar stores located in Aventura, FL and Nashville, TN, both of which have won numerous regional and national awards of distinction. Offering a magnificent selection of fine jewelry collections including the hottest Italian designs, estate jewelry, colored gemstones and fancy-colored diamonds, as well as luxury European timepieces, King Jewelers prides itself in being one step ahead of the trend. In addition, King Jewelers offers on-site jewelry and watch repairs, custom design services, appraisals, estate buying, and corporate gift programs.

May Birthstone Spotlight: Emerald

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Make Technology

As sad as we are to see our Forevermark Diamond Week come to an end, we’re always glad to showcase other gemstones as well. And how can anyone be sad about emeralds? They have such a bright, vibrant color that is perfect for this time of year. Emeralds are prized for these vivid shades of green and are one of the hardest gemstones to find in flawless condition due to their soft nature, susceptibility to fracturing, and high number of inclusions. Along with an extensive history of being associated with good health, wealth, luck, and emotional well-being, emeralds have have been a popular gemstone from the time they were sold in Babylonian markets in 4000 B.C. and beyond.
With this gemstone’s fragile nature, it’s extraordinary to find any large gem-quality emerald. The world’s largest cut emerald is known as the Teodora, or Gift of God, a 57,500 carat opaque emerald roughly the size of a watermelon. One of the other largest emeralds is the Moghul Emerald, which is 217.18 carats carved on the front and the back with a Shi’a Muslim prayer invocation. The largest emerald in North America came out from a little farm in North Carolina, and is dubbed the Carolina Emperor at 65 carats.
Naturally the heavy-hitters of the jewelry world have also left their mark with emerald masterpieces. Harry Winston is responsible for cutting and setting the famous Colombian Chalk Emerald. The Chalk Emerald is a 37.82 carat square gemstone set as a ring and framed by fifteen carats of pear-cut diamonds. The Chalk Emerald was originally set into a necklace that belonged to a maharani in India.

Cartier created a beautiful Art Deco emerald and platinum necklace in 1931 that features a 167.97 carat oval-cut Colombian emerald named the Mackay Emerald. This necklace also incorporated 35 smaller emeralds and as many as 2191 diamonds. This emerald was named after the owner, Anna Case Mackay.

Because emeralds were so popular in the early 1920’s and 1930’s, one of our favorite Art Deco pieces is this Columbian emerald ring from our estate collection. The oval-cut emerald cabochon is framed by a swirling border of baguette and marquise cut diamonds. So no matter what your taste, an emerald is a way to tap into the elegant, the regal, and the timeless.

Established in 1912, the King family has owned and operated King Jewelers for five generations while building an outstanding reputation steeped in quality, value, and first-class service. Today, King Jewelers has brick-and-mortar stores located in Aventura, FL and Nashville, TN, both of which have won numerous regional and national awards of distinction. Offering a magnificent selection of fine jewelry collections including the hottest Italian designs, estate jewelry, colored gemstones and fancy-colored diamonds, as well as luxury European timepieces, King Jewelers prides itself in being one step ahead of the trend. In addition, King Jewelers offers on-site jewelry and watch repairs, custom design services, appraisals, estate buying, and corporate gift programs. For more information, visit www.kings1912.com.

Our Top Five Famous Diamonds

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Make Technology

What’s not to love about diamonds? The sparkle, the history, the romance . . . the diamond remains one of the most enduring family treasures of all time. But while most people would be satisfied with a good quality one carat diamond, what about the rest? Those individuals who hunger for the big, the bold, the infamous? Well, we’ve got the list just for you! Here are our top five famous diamonds whose weight in the jewelry world relies not only on carat size but notoriety as well. These diamonds are not for the faint of heart.

1) The Cullinan Diamond

The Cullinan Diamond is the proud title-holder for the world’s largest gem quality diamond ever discovered. Coming in at a whopping 3106.75 carats, this diamond was discovered in South Africa in 1905 by Thomas Evan Powell. The diamond was split up into nine smaller major diamonds, the largest is known as the Cullinan I, aka The Star of Africa. This 545.67 carat pear-cut beauty with 76 facets is truly the king of diamonds, and more notably the diamond of kings. The Cullinan I now sits comfortably in Sovereign’s Scepter in the British Crown Jewels. The Cullinan can also be removed from the scepter and worn as a rather hefty brooch.

2) The Golden Jubilee Diamond

The Golden Jubilee rolls into our line-up next as the world’s largest faceted diamond at 755.5 carats. Also discovered in South Africa in 1985, the Golden Jubilee Diamond had a rather unfortunate beginning as an undesirable find due to its brown color. In fact, it went by the name of “Unnamed Brown” and it was initially used for the purpose of testing new tools and cutting methods for the flawless Centenary Diamond. After nearly two years of cutting (the diamond has several cracks and inclusions), a golden-brown beauty outweighing the prized Cullinan I Diamond was revealed and thankfully earned a more flattering name. The Golden Jubilee Diamond was presented to the King of Thailand for the 50th Anniversary of his coronation.

3) The Centenary Diamond

If you’re looking for the best of the best, the Centenary Diamond ranks as one of the biggest high quality diamond for three of your major Cs: Carat, Color, and Clarity. This diamond was discovered in 1986 at the Premier Mine, the same mine that yielded the Cullinan Diamond. At 273.85 carats, this diamond has flawless clarity and D color, the highest grade of colorlessness and certified by the GIA. The Centenary Diamond was naturally presented at the Centennial Celebration of the De Beers Consolidated Mines. The whereabouts of the diamond are currently unknown as it was purchased anonymously in 2008.

4) The Hope Diamond

In all of our heavy hitters, the Hope Diamond is easily the world’s most famous diamond. In fact it claims to be the second-most visited piece of artwork, after the Mona Lisa. The Hope Diamond is 45.52 carats and it is blue due to miniscule amounts of boron located in the gem’s structure. To add to its mystique, it is unknown as to when the Hope Diamond was discovered although the earliest mention on record is in 1812. And if the beheadings, murder, and intrigue didn’t convince you the diamond was cursed, the glowing red light will! The Hope Diamond also has a curious tendency to give off a faint red glow after it has been exposed to short-wave ultraviolet light. Recently, Harry Winston designed a new necklace setting for the Hope Diamond to replace the Cartier setting before it.

5) The Taylor-Burton Diamond

Though not one of the largest diamonds, this diamond is certainly one of the most famous because of the romantic history behind it. Discovered in 1966, this diamond at 69.42 carats (also from the Premier Mine) is on record as the world’s first million-dollar stone. Harry Winston cut the diamond from its original 241 carats down to a pear shape and it was originally known as “the Cartier Diamond.” Richard Burton purchased the diamond for Elizabeth Taylor and it was renamed as the Taylor-Burton Diamond. The diamond was originally a ring, but deciding that it was too large Elizabeth Taylor had it re-set by Cartier as a necklace.

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Established in 1912, the King family has owned and operated King Jewelers for five generations while building an outstanding reputation steeped in quality, value, and first-class service. Today, King Jewelers has brick-and-mortar stores located in Aventura, FL and Nashville, TN, both of which have won numerous regional and national awards of distinction. Offering a magnificent selection of fine jewelry collections including the hottest Italian designs, estate jewelry, colored gemstones and fancy-colored diamonds, as well as luxury European timepieces, King Jewelers prides itself in being one step ahead of the trend. In addition, King Jewelers offers on-site jewelry and watch repairs, custom design services, appraisals, estate buying, and corporate gift programs. For more information, visit www.kings1912.com.

Top 5 Diamond Watches

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Make Technology

When it comes to diamonds, for some individuals less is more. But for our top five diamond watches we’re going to recognize the brands who said the more bling the better! All of these watches are a sight to behold with unimaginable amounts of sparkle that will undoubtedly make a statement wherever the wearer goes.

1) Hublot 5 Million Dollar Big Bang Watch

Hublot has long been known as a brand that pushes the edges of innovation and development, as seen in their recent release of the Antikythera watch at this year’s Baselworld. However, they also released another watch that caused a considerable amount of buzz. The 5 Million Dollar Big Bang watch is in the style of Hublot’s iconic Big Bang series but with every conceivable surface drowning in diamonds, and not just any diamonds either. All 1282 diamonds (totaling 140 carats) were gathered from all over the world and matched for superior color and clarity. These diamonds were painstakingly selected and adhered to the watch in an invisible setting, a process that required a team of 17 people working for 14 months. If you have an Elizabeth Taylor-like devotion to diamonds, then this is the watch for you.

2) Chopard Imperiale Tourbillion Full Set Diamond Watch

Chopard released a new edition to the Imperiale collection at Baselworld as well, also covered tip-to-tip in diamonds. This beautiful piece was designed to be the perfect combination between a timepiece and a piece of jewelry. The dial features a splendid array of diamonds with a snow-type setting with additional baguette diamonds lining the bezel and strap. Despite its breathtaking exterior, this watch also boasts a tourbillion complication that is certified by the COSC and has a power reserve indicator of purple amethyst.

3) Hublot Black Caviar Bang Watch

Hublot’s 1 Million Dollar Black Caviar Bang is the dark older sister of the 5 Million Dollar Bang released earlier this year. The Black Caviar Bang sports an 18 karat white gold case studded with rare, baguette black diamonds for a total of 34.5 carats. Besides the classy black diamonds, this watch also features a tourbillion complication and a power-reserve indicator. Like the diamonds it is made of, the Hublot Black Caviar Bang watch is a rare piece with only one edition ever created.

4) Harry Winston Rosebud Diamond Watch

Harry Winston has a long history of being one of the most prestigious jewelers in the world. So it comes as no surprise that Harry Winston’s timepieces have the moniker of “Jewels That Tell Time.” This exquisite Rosebud watch is no exception. The watch case is set with a dazzling array of round, pear, and baguette cut diamonds for a total of 6.9 carats in a beautiful floral motif. The watch case separates from the band so that the timepiece can double as a pendant or a brooch.

5) Cartier Delices de Cartier Diamond Watch, Small Model

Since its debut, Cartier’s Delices collection brings an unstated elegance to watch design. The case has delicate curves with an off-set oval-shaped dial. The fluid movement of the case is enhanced by a pave setting of round-cut white diamonds that transition into a pave diamond bracelet. This watch may be covered in diamonds, and yet it doesn’t seem ostentatious.
King Jewelers is an authorized dealer for Alpina watches 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.

Baselworld 2012 Spotlight: Harry Winston Opus 12 Watch

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Make Technology

Every year many anticipate what Harry Winston will be revealing at Baselworld. Last year in 2011 Harry Wintson introduced the Opus 11 which was a very unique and complex piece that used “pallets” to indicate time. The official Opus 11 video can be seen here.
This year Harry Winston unveils another exceptional timepiece to Baselworld 2012 with the Opus 12. The Opus 12 was in collaboration with Emanual Bouchet, an expert watchmaker whose passion stands to create genuine timepieces that have exceptional and complex ways of telling time. The Opus 12 features another nontraditional way of displaying time. Instead of using conventional hands that extrude from the center, the Opus 12 uses inverted hands that protrude from the outer brim inwards. The short blue hand indicates the hours and the longer hand mark the minutes.
These hands animate on the minutes and hours by flipping and turning to introduce a new of way of expressing time. Because the main minute hand only works in five minute increments, a minute indicator is incorporated that works also as a power reserve. Keeping in mind that the Opus 12 has over 600 parts and has 2 mainspring barrels this piece (one of which is dedicated just for the movement of the hands), the power reserve is only about 45 hours.
Harry Wintson Opus 12 is approximately 46mm wide and the core of the case is made of Harry Winston’s zirconium alloy. It will also be available in polished18k white gold and other versions will include diamonds. The Opus 12 are limited editions and only 120 pieces of each version will be crafted. The approximate price is said to be $260,000.

Harry Winston Opus 12 Watch Specifications

MOVEMENT:
Mechanical Manually-Wound
28,800 vph
80 jewels
FUNCTIONS:
Hour, minutes,seconds
Power Reserve – 45 Hours
CASE:
Material: Zirconium Alloy / 18k White Gold / Diamonds
Diameter: 46mm
Crystal: Anti-reflective Saphire
Water resistance: 30 meters
STRAP:
Hand sewn black alligator
King Jewelers is an authorized dealer for Harry Winston watches in South Florida, as well as over forty luxury Swiss watch brands including Bell & Ross, Breitling, Breguet, Cartier, Chanel, Chopard, DeWitt, Hublot, Jaquet Droz, Montblanc, and Roger Dubuis. 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 Breitling watches, please visit www.harrywintson.com.

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