Friday, October 29, 2010

Gifts & Accessories: Montblanc NightFlight Wallet

King Jewelers offers a wide variety of luxury jewelry and timepieces, but did you know that we also have an assortment of accessories, like wallets?



The Montblanc NightFlight Wallet features silk / cotton fabric with fine rib structure, which is resistant to stains, water and scratches, and is travel-proofed; it is combined with soft leather, which is chrome-tanned and dyed through. There is a Jacquard lining with Montblanc brand name, and the Montblanc emblem with a palladium-plated ring. There are 8 pockets for credit cards, 2 compartments for bank-notes, and 2 additional pockets.

Montblanc accessories and timepieces are available at King Jewelers in Nashville, TN and Aventura, FL. For more information, please visit www.montblanc.com and www.kings1912.com.

Thursday, October 28, 2010

Engagement Ring Trends

Are you looking for an engagement ring? Brides magazine recently listed the top trends in engagement ring styles - many of which are currently available at King Jewelers. To see more info about a particular ring, click on the image.

See something you like, but want it to look a little different? King Jewelers offers custom designs as well!

1. Emerald-cut diamond


2. Oval diamond solitaires


3. Diamond solitaires with pear-shaped accents


4. Rough diamonds set in recycled gold

5. Rose-cut diamond solitaires set in rose gold


6. Pink sapphires with diamond side stones


7. Vintage-inspired settings with cushion-cut diamonds


8. Three-diamond rings


9. Princess-cut diamonds


10. Cognac-hued diamonds

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 offers bridal consultations for brides and grooms with the expert advice of its in-house bridal stylists. King Jewelers offers brides and grooms a first-class experience, conveniently offering custom designs for engagement rings and wedding bands, luxury designer bridal jewelry, watches for him, bridal party gifts, and gift registration, as well as engravings, appraisals, and expert jewelry cleaning With two 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, please visit www.kings1912.com.

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

TAG Heuer launches Aquaracer Leonardo DiCaprio Edition

Leonardo DiCaprio recently partnered with TAG Heuer to design the newest Aquaracer watch, emblazoned with either a NRDC or a Green Cross International logo on its dial. Royalties from the sales will go directly to the two environmental organizations, as part of a multi-million dollar initiative launched by DiCaprio.



The TAG Heuer Aquaracer Leonardo DiCaprio Edition features a Caliber 5 automatic movement. The electric blue dial features a meridian line effect, along with hand-applied indexes, polished finished hands, a second hand with a triangle at the extremity, and luminescent markers on the hands and indexes. The dial also features a date window at 9 o’clock with a magnifying glass, and a “Green Cross” or “NRDC” logo. The watch has a 43mm brushed steel case, a unidirectional rotating bezel in brushed steel with shiny blue epoxy, an automatic helium valve at 10 o’clock, and a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal. It comes with a matching blue rubber strap or 3-row steel bracelet and it is water resistant to 500 meters.



TAG Heuer timepieces are available at King Jewelers in Nashville, TN and Aventura, FL. For more information, please visit www.tagheuer.com and www.kings1912.com.

October Birthstone Spotlight: Opal

Symbolic of faithfulness and confidence, the Opal is prized for its unique ability to refract and reflect specific wavelengths of light. It is a non-crystallized silica, which is a mineral found near the earth's surface in areas where ancient geothermal hot springs once existed. This gemstone actually contains up to 30% water, so it must be protected from heat or harsh chemicals, both of which will cause drying and may lead to cracking and loss of iridescence.



This month’s featured birthstone jewelry piece is from the King Jewelers collection: Cushion Opal Rose Gold Earrings. These earrings have cushion-shaped opals set in 18 carat rose gold with a round-cut white diamond accent set on the French wire. Total diamond weight is 0.06 carats.

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, offers in-house custom designs, private label jewelry collections, and is an authorized dealer for over forty luxury Swiss watch brands including Alpina, Bell & Ross, Bulgari, Breitling, Cartier, Chanel, Chopard, Concord, Dunhill, Ebel, Harry Winston, Hublot, IWC, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Jaquet Droz, Montblanc, Roger Dubuis, Swiss Army, TAG Heuer, and TechnoMarine. With two store locations in Aventura, FL and Nashville, TN, King Jewelers has won numerous awards as the Southeast’s top jewelry store and diamond wholesaler. With a diamond office located in Antwerp, Belgium since 1961, King Jewelers is able to offer Nashville and Miami custom diamond bridal designs and loose diamonds at prices. 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, please visit www.Kings1912.com.

Monday, October 25, 2010

BRM Builds Relationships Throughout 2010

King Jewelers offers a wide variety of luxury timepieces, including watches from the BRM collection. Throughout 2010, BRM has introduced new products, partnered with the motorsports world, and contributed to charitable causes across the United States.

Some of the limited edition timepieces released in 2010 have included the V6-44 and the V7-39 “Union Jack,” the year’s best-selling timepiece.



In addition to watches, BRM has added accessories to its collection, including cuff links and writing instruments.



BRM’s newest addition is the Watch Configurator, which allows customers to build a watch to custom specifications, from the color, material and style of the lugs, case, dial, hands, crown, and clasps, as well as the strap, including the stitching and buckle.



BRM has been steadily involved in racing activities throughout the year, from open wheel racing at the Indy 500 to the American Le Mans Series. The brand has established relationships with drivers such as Steve Jenkins in Grand Am and Simon Pagenaud.



In addition to the BRM’s involvement in the racing world, the brand has also provided limited edition timepieces to charity auctions across the United States, including the TWO X TWO for AIDS and Arts Gala and Auction in Texas, and the Ferrari Club’s annual meeting and fundraiser for the Hepatitis B Foundation in New Jersey.

BRM timepieces are available at King Jewelers in Aventura, FL and Nashville, TN. For more information, please visit http://www.brm-manufacture.com and http://www.kings1912.com

Monday, October 18, 2010

King Jewelers Named One of Top Jewelry Stores in Nashville

Nashville Scene’s 21st annual “Best of Nashville” readers poll recently named King Jewelers as one of the top places to buy an engagement ring, as well as one of the top jewelry stores in Nashville.


Each year, Nashville Scene reaches out to its readers and asks for the best Nashville has to offer in a variety of categories, from the Best Cheeseburger to the Best Hospital, as well as some obscure categories, such as the Best Local Politician You Love to Hate.

King Jewelers was honored with the number two spot for Best Local Jewelry Store and the number three spot for Best Place to Buy an Engagement Ring.

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, offers in-house custom designs, private label jewelry collections, and is an authorized dealer for over forty luxury Swiss watch brands including Alpina, Bell & Ross, Bulgari, Breitling, Cartier, Chanel, Chopard, Concord, Dunhill, Ebel, Harry Winston, Hublot, IWC, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Jaquet Droz, Montblanc, Roger Dubuis, Swiss Army, TAG Heuer, and TechnoMarine. With two store locations in Aventura, FL and Nashville, TN, King Jewelers has won numerous awards as the Southeast’s top jewelry store and diamond wholesaler. With a diamond office located in Antwerp, Belgium since 1961, King Jewelers is able to offer Nashville and Miami custom bridal designs and gem-quality loose diamonds at wholesale prices. 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, please visit www.kings1912.com.

Monday, October 11, 2010

A Charming Bridal Party

Charm bracelets are often a staple of a little girl’s childhood, so what better way to thank the women in a bride’s life that have been there for her since she was little? Charms and pendants are great ways to personalize gifts for the bridal party. You can mix and match pieces, engrave and stamp names/letters/words to reflect each bridesmaid’s personal style. If you’re a wedding guest, something else to consider is having a piece engraved for the bride and groom as a wedding gift. A piece of jewelry with the bride & groom’s initials and/or wedding date makes a great gift that can be worn often and even passed down to future generations.



King Jewelers offers custom design services with a team of award-winning designers and craftsmen that are always attuned to perfection and beauty. Both locations in Aventura, FL and Nashville, TN can help you create a piece that meets your standards by arranging a close collaboration between you and the store’s expert jewelers. The result is a beautiful piece of exceptional craftsmanship and quality that will be a memorable, unique gift! For more information, please visit http://www.kings1912.com

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Scott Kay Men’s Jewelry Featured in Vogue Magazine



Scott Kay recently landed the 30th anniversary cover of Vogue Gioello, an Italian publication (part of the Vogue family of magazines) that covers the jewelry market and high-end watchmaking. The exquisite cover was photographed by Ilan Rubin and styled by senior editor Giovanna Battaglia. The “Smokey Vibes” theme features a man veiled in smoke and positioned in front of a set of drums, with two Scott Kay pieces featured on the model. The “Guardian Bracelet” from the Scott Kay “Art of Man” collection is hand-forged in solid sterling silver with hand-engraved Sparta engraving and an 18 carat gold signature clasp. The “Ring of Faith” features a hand-engraved detailing of Jesus Christ looking to a guardian angel; it is studded with diamonds set into a gothic cross configuration.

In the corresponding article, Scott Kay, CEO, artisan, and namesake of the brand, discusses the advantages of luxury jewelry being sold online. “It’s convenient for the client and provides visibility for the designer,” he says. “The idea is to strengthen the concept of a singleness in style and to present jewels that always transmit a strong sense of character and identity.”



The pieces featured on the cover of Vogue Gioello reflect the brand’s style and identity. Scott Kay says, “I think my style of jewelry could be defined as a handcrafted one with a strong sculptural expression.”

Both pieces of Scott Kay luxury men’s jewelry are available at authorized retailers, including King Jewelers in Nashville, TN and Aventura, FL. For more information, please visit www.scottkay.com and www.kings1912.com

Breitling introduces Bentley GMT Chronograph Limited Edition

To coincide with the release of the Bentley Continental GT, Breitling has introduced the Breitling Bentley GMT Chronograph Limited Edition. This exclusive timepiece (only 1,000 available) features a steel case, black dial, and rubber strap. The distinguishing feature is the British Racing Green color, characteristic of the finest English racing cars, seen on the rubber strap and the flange of the rotating bezel, which also displays a 24 city time zone scale. There is also a 24-hour second time zone with a red hand, adjustable using a push-piece integrated into the left side of the case. Breitling boasts that it “will serve as an international ambassador of the time-honored British automobile tradition.”



Breitling is a brand of Swiss watches from Grenchen, Canton of Solothurn (originally founded in Sant-Imier, Bernese Jura by Leon Breitling in 1884). The watchmaker offers Certified Chronometers designed primarily for aviation use, though most frequently worn as high-end luxury watches. Many models featyre an automatic winding mechanism that is purely mechanical (using no electronic components). Many Breitling watches are equipped with additional functions such as the fly back function, split-second, moon phase, date display and other complications.

All Breitling watches are manufactured in Switzerland and are made from Swiss components. Raw movements are obtained from ETA and Valjoux and are modified in the Breitling Chronometrie Workshops, before undergoing COSC certification. As of 2009, Breitling now makes a manufacture movement, designed, manufactured and assembled completed in-house (B01 Calibre).

Breitling timepieces are available at King Jewelers in Aventura, FL and Nashville, TN. For more information, please visit www.breitling.com and www.kings1912.com.

Friday, October 1, 2010

Breguet Releases Reveil Musical Watch

Breguet has introduced the Reveil Musical Watch, featuring an exquisite musical mechanism to embellish the luxury timepiece. Available with an 18 carat yellow or white gold 48mm round case, this watch features Breguet Caliber 777 mechanical self-winding movement with a silicon escapement and a Breguet balance-spring. The musical mechanism plays a 20-25 second musical tune, during which the rotating dial performs a complete turn while the tune is being played. The music can be played via a pre-set alarm function or on-command via a push piece at 10 o’clock. The dial features a second-hand with a treble clef end and a power-reserve display at 3 o‘clock. The caseband features an engraved musical stave.



It is presented in a box made of resonance spruce wood from the Risoud forest in Valle de Joux (main type of wood chosen by luthiers as the vibrating membrane on stringed instruments). Each limited edition timepiece is individually numbered and bears the Breguet signature.



Breguet timepieces will be available at King Jewelers in Aventura, FL in November 2010. For more information, please visit www.breguet.com and www.kings1912.com.