King Jewelers Nashville hosts an exclusive VIP Cocktail Reception with Breitling

King Jewelers kicked off the holiday season with an exclusive VIP cocktail party with Breitling hosted on November 17th at the private Citizen Club located at 1126 McGavock Street in Nashville, next to the new Virago on MStreet. Guests enjoyed cocktails and exquisite sushi creations while previewing the latest Breitling watch collections and meeting Marie Bodman, the President of Breitling USA. In addition, Thierry Prissert was introduced to the King family and Nashville as the new incoming President of Breitling USA.


Marie Bodman (President, Breitling USA) & Katie Adams (Breitling USA)


Thierry Prissert (Breitling), Jessica Jung, Josh Haley (Breitling), David King (King Jewelers)

King Jewelers hosted the Breitling team and an elite crowd more than 150 guests that included Dave Haywood (background vocals, guitar, piano, mandolin) of the award-winning Lady Antebellum. On display were the new Breitling B01 Chronomat watches as well as some of the year’s most exclusive limited editions that included the Breitling Chronospace Jet Team of which only 40 pieces will be delivered to North America.



According to David King, President of King Jewelers Nashville, “We are very honored to have both Marie Bodman and Thierry Prissert join us for this amazing evening here in Nashville. King Jewelers’ partnership with Breitling watches has been one of history and prestige, my family holds a deep place in our hearts for all of the love and support that Marie has given us over the years. We welcome Thierry to Nashville and to the King family business. We are thrilled that we could celebrate special limited edition timepieces on such a special occasion in the beautiful new Citizen Club.”

For more information regarding King Jewelers Nashville and Breitling timepieces, please visit www.Kings1912.com or www.Breitling.com. King Jewelers is the exclusive Nashville Breitling watch authorized dealer in Middle Tennessee with a Nashville Breitling in-store boutique.

About Breitling Watches
BREITLING has created precision timepieces since 1884 when Leon Breitling opened a workshop specializing in chronographs. Breitling instruments for professionals have a long history in the aviation world where accuracy, technical innovation and reliability are critical, dating back to 1915 when Gaston Breitling created the first wristwatch chronograph, subsequently providing pilots with their first wrist instrument. By tradition, Breitling has specialized in developing and manufacturing technical watches - mostly mechanical and electronic chronographs – meaning watch instruments of exceptional quality corresponding to the parameters of intensive and continuous use. Breitling has thus adopted a philosophy of quality which guarantees optimal technical and aesthetic performance. King Jewelers is an official authorized distributor of Breitling and Breitling for Bentley. For more information visit www.breitling.com.

About King Jewelers
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 on Nashville watches and Nashville diamonds, please visit our salon in Green Hills located at 4121 Hillsboro Road, call (615) 724-5464, or log onto www.Kings1912.com.

Fashion Trends: Hoop earrings

One of the hottest fashion trends happening now is ladies diamond hoop earrings. Bigger hoops with sparkle continue to be in the spotlight, with celebrities sporting radiant hoops full of color. Ladies diamond hoop earrings are versatile, and give you a wide range of options to choose from, no matter if you’re out on the town in Miami or Nashville. If you’re looking to add some spice to your wardrobe this holiday season, check out some of the custom hoop earrings available from King Jewelers.


King Jewelers Double Diamond Hoop Earrings: These split-row earrings are made of 18 carat white gold and are set with white round-cut diamonds. Total diamond weight is 7.36 carats.


King Jewelers Citrine & Gold World Hoop Earrings: These earrings are made of 18 carat yellow gold inset with cabochon orange citrine to create an overall globe pattern. The gold is set with round-cut white diamonds.


King Jewelers Black & White Diamond Hoop Earrings: These earrings are made of 18 carat white gold and are set with round-cut black and white diamonds and a black ceramic finish. Total diamond weight is 5.67 carats.


King Jewelers Twist Yellow Gold & Diamond Earrings: These earrings are made of polished 18 carat yellow gold and are set intermittently with round-cut white diamonds. Total diamond weight is 4.90 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 more information about custom diamond hoop earrings and Nashville diamonds, please visit King Jewelers in Green Hills or Aventura; shop online with confidence at www.kings1912.com.

Watch Buying Guide - Part One

As we approach the holiday season, you may be considering a special watch for a special person in your life. If you’re not sure what to look for, we’ll be highlighting different features to consider in our weekly Watch Buying Guide.



When choosing a watch, functionality and style are two of the most important aspects to take into consideration.

To begin your education on How to Buy a Watch, consideration should be given to the choice of an authorized watch retailer. Look for an authorized watch retailer who has earned a distinguished reputation. A retailer should have the proper selection of quality timepieces to choose from, knowledgeable and experienced salespeople, and a service department that has trained personnel capable of handling maintenance and repair, using genuine replacement parts and watch bands, for years after your purchase.

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.

This week, we will focus on the different types of power available in timepieces:

Quartz watches - Battery life has an average of 1-2 years. Watch does not require winding and is very accurate.
Solar-Powered watches - Watches with panels that capture light and convert it to electricity to power the quartz movement.
Kinetic/Autoquartz watches - The weighted rotor, activated by the movement of your arm, turns a mini-generator to generate electricity, which is stored in the watch battery.
Mechanical watches - Require daily winding. Experience has shown that this becomes second nature, usually wound in the morning as you start your day.
Automatic watches - Also known as self-winding, have a rotor which is activated by movement of your arm winding the main spring. Can also be hand-wound. For those who wish to keep the watch running when not being worn, you can purchase a winding box.

Next week, we’ll feature the different types of protection to look for.

For more information about Nashville watches and Miami watches that are available at King Jewelers, please visit our locations in Aventura, FL and Nashville, TN or visit our website at www.kings1912.com.

Jaquet Droz introduces SW Chronograph

Jaquet Droz has introduced the new SW Chronograph into the North American market (available now at King Jewelers in Nashville, TN), an exceptional model that watch aficionados will appreciate for its precision and masculinity.

The SW Chronograph features a 45mm steel case, fluted bezel, and hollowed horns. The technologically advanced dial was created by the master watchmakers using a complicated process, resulting in several levels of the dial which provides better readability as well as a three dimensional look.



The chronometer and precision of movement make this one of the most significant Jaquet Droz models of the year.

Specifications:
45mm steel case
self-winding mechanical movement
chronograph hour counter at 9 o’clock
chronograph minute counter at 3 o’clock
date at 12 o’clock
40 hours power reserve
rubber black treatment dial
black rubber strap
stainless steel folding clasp
water resistant to 50 meters

Jaquet Droz timepieces are available in Aventura, FL and Nashville, TN. For more information, please visit http://www.jaquet-droz.com and http://www.kings1912.com.

King Jewelers presents the Twelve Sparkling Days of Christmas

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Nashville, TN – The holiday season is just around the corner and King Jewelers is celebrating in style, hosting daily trunk shows from leading designers. From December 8^th through 19^th, King Jewelers will feature luxury jewelry and watch brands such as Mikimoto, Breitling, Cartier, Chanel, TAG Heuer, IWC, MontBlanc, and Swiss Army, just to name a few. With daily door prizes, gifts with purchase, beverages and hors d’oeurves, guests will enjoy the holiday spirit while shopping for the perfect gifts.

Twelve Sparkling Days of Christmas

Wednesday, December 8^th
Mikimoto
Thursday, December 9^th
TAG Heuer
Friday, December 10^th
Cartier
Saturday, December 11^th
Breitling
Sunday, December 12^th
Chanel, Kwiat
Monday, December 13^th
Roberto Coin
Tuesday, December 14^th
Charles Krypell, Swiss Army
Wednesday, December 15^th
Chopard, Jaquet Droz
Thursday, December 16^th
Hublot, IWC
Friday, December 17^th
Scott Kay, Stephen Webster
Saturday, December 18^th
Bell & Ross, Jaeger-LeCoultre
Sunday, December 19^th
Dunhill, Montblanc

During the Twelve Sparkling Days of Christmas, King Jewelers will be open Monday through Saturday from 10am to 6pm and on Sundays from 12pm to 5pm. Visit King Jewelers in Nashville at 4121 Hillsboro Road in Green Hills or online at Kings1912.com.

Stephen Webster creates buzz for Malaria No More

In his second year supporting the “Malaria No More” campaign, Stephen Webster has designed a locket with a glittering mosquito to generate buzz for the cause. The locket features a mosquito set with sparkling crystal wings, perched upon a red enamel locket. One hundred percent of the profits will be donated to Malaria No More UK.

Webster’s latest creation embodies his flair, creativity, and glam rock approach to design, while reflecting the traditional sentiments of a locket, sharing love.



“Making malaria no more is something that we can all support and this is my way of helping the cause,” says Webster. “I decided to revamp the traditional locket and create a provocative and expressive talking piece. It’s something that will look good for a long time and I hope will be a source of joy for whoever wears it.”

For more information about this special locket and the Malaria No More campaign, please visit www.mylocket.net.

King Jewelers is an authorized dealer for Stephen Webster fine jewelry, which is available at the Nashville, TN location and online at www.kings1912.com.

Rock Royalty Unveils Gibson Les Paul for Pre-CMA Red Carpet Party at the Home of Michael Burcham

Nashville, TN --- Rock Royalty unveiled its custom Gibson Les Paul guitar last week at the home of Michael Burcham, celebrating the opening of Nashville’s Entrepreneur Center. A VIP guest list enjoyed a pre-CMA party with a performance by award-winning songwriter Rivers Rutherford. Guests rocked to the hour-long set while marveling at the exclusive, one-of-a-kind custom guitars, which are designed for musicians, guitar collectors, and jewelry aficionados. Rock Royalty was honored to share its masterpiece with David Berryman, President of Gibson Guitars Corporation.



One of the highlights of the evening was the unveiling of Rock Royalty’s custom, one-of-a-kind Gibson Les Paul guitar with factory painted black body and white trim. The guitar features: four handmade Rock Royalty volume knobs with 24.56cts total black & white diamonds set in sterling silver, finished with black ruthenium and handmade 22kt yellow gold rims; a handmade Rock Royalty selector switch containing 2.01cts black & white diamonds set in sterling silver finished with black ruthenium & a 22kt yellow gold rim, and six handmade Rock Royalty tuning keys with 17.52cts black & white diamonds set in sterling silver finished with black ruthenium; a custom handmade Rock Royalty pick guard in sterling silver with hand-painted black enamel and hand-applied 22kt gold border featuring a skeletonized Rock Royalty 1/1 logo in 22kt yellow gold set with 2.08cts white diamonds.

According to David King, “Rock Royalty custom guitars were inspired by our creative passion and fueled by an endless pursuit of perfection. Our creations innovate and challenge the boundaries of guitar design. The custom Gibson Les Paul is the crown jewel of our launch collection and we are proud to share this piece of work with Dave Berryman, Rivers Rutherford, Michael Burcham and our hometown of Nashville.”

About Rivers Rutherford
Rivers Rutherford quickly found his place in the world as an entertainer, studio guitar player and songwriter. In 1996, Rivers signed with Universal Music Publishing and remains with the company today. Artists including Gretchen Wilson, Gary Allan, Faith Hill, LeAnn Rimes, Keith Urban, Trick Pony, Blake Shelton, Deana Carter, Clay Davidson, Jamie O’Neal and Andy Griggs have since recorded Rutherford’s songs.
Rutherford claimed his first number one hit, “Ain’t Nothin “Bout You” in 2001. The song spent six weeks at number one and is to date, the most successful single ever recorded by Brooks and Dunn. Rutherford was honored by ASCAP and received their Song of the Year Award in 2002. Since the smash hit with Brooks and Dunn, Rivers has accomplished two more number one singles, Tim McGraw’s “Real Good Man,” and Montgomery Gentry’s first number one, “If You Ever Stop Loving Me,” which he also produced.
While Rivers continues to enjoy songwriting success with the current Gretchen Wilson hit, “Homewrecker,” he plans to expand performing, recording and is producing upcoming albums for artists such as Jamie O’Neal and Montgomery Gentry.

About The Entrepreneur Center
The Entrepreneur Center serves as a gateway that fuses training, relationships, and resources to cultivate economic development and drive Nashville’s future as the epicenter of entrepreneurial endeavors. Whether the need is for guidance on a step-by-step business plan, information on the process of raising capital, or building out a business model, our team of experienced business professionals are here to help Nashville’s entrepreneurs. Training studios are held throughout the year, focusing on industry verticals such as Healthcare, Social Enterprise, Digital Media & Entertainment, Sustainability, and Technology. Resources to help Middle Tennessee’s entrepreneur community include Incubation Space, Training, Networking, Resources, and Mentoring. The Entrepreneur Center serves as the “Front Door” of Nashville for entrepreneurs and is located at 105 Broadway, Suite 200.

About Rock Royalty Custom Guitars
Based out of Music City, Rock Royalty is a luxury design house dedicated to manufacturing the finest and most opulent guitars in the world. Combining optimal musical performance with fine aesthetic beauty, Rock Royalty has skillfully engineered designs that focus on jewel-encrusted guitar hardware and accessories. Rock Royalty’s production is extremely limited as all designs are handmade. For more information regarding Rock Royalty, e-mail brian@rrg11.com, call (615) 669-7776, or visit www.RockRoyaltyGuitars.com.

Inspiration for Your Big Day: Rock n Roll Bride

Are you looking for a little inspiration for your big day? The website Rock n Roll Bride is a great place to get ideas from non-traditional weddings. From outfits and décor to photography and location, this blog is a great resource for those looking for something unique for the big day.



Be sure to check out the glam rock jewelry from the Stephen Webster collection, as well – a perfect accessory for the Rock n Roll Bride! Stephen Webster is one of the leaders of the fine jewelry and silver design industries. Known for expert craftsmanship, the collection is full of dramatic creations with precious and semi-precious gemstones set in specially treated metals. With a high-profile celebrity following, Stephen Webster jewelry is the epitome of rocker fashion.



Stephen Webster jewelry is available at King Jewelers in Nashville, TN. For more information about Stephen Webster, please visit www.stephenwebster.com and www.kings1912.com.

Hublot King Power Ayrton Senna and Senna Tourbillon

Hublot has introduced two new King Power watches - Hublot King Power Ayrton Senna and Hublot King Power Tourbillon Ayrton Senna. Both watches feature the yellow/bluegreen colors of the Brazilian nation and are made almost entirely from materials used in Formula 1, such as carbon fiber for the case (a first for Hublot), ceramic, and Nomex for the strap.

Hublot King Power Ayrton Senna
The Hublot King Power Ayrton Senna is available in a limited edition of 500 numbered pieces.
It features a 48mm carbon fiber case, a split second chronograph movement with power reserve indicator (F1-style blue, green and red dots), and is stamped with Ayrton Senna’s signature.





For the São Paulo Grand Prix weekend, Viviane Senna (Ayrton’s sister) and the Instituto Ayrton Senna hosted a special event on November 3, 2010, which provided the backdrop for Hublot’s unveiling of the King Power Ayrton Senna and the premiere of the documentary-film “Senna.”



The timepiece has split seconds timing, marked with a button on the left side of case. To measure a split time, the first “split second” hand is stopped, while the second continues to run. This mechanism allows time to be taken to check this first period, before the push-button is activated again, allowing the hand to catch up with the direct-drive hand. This function can be used to calculate the split times of a racer, or the times of two racers.

Hublot King Power Tourbillon Ayrton Senna
The Hublot King Power Tourbillon Ayrton Senna is available in 10 exceptional tourbillons manufactured entirely by Hublot. The 10 unique commemorative pieces come with a different engraving on the case-back of each watch, showing one of 10 highlights in the driver’s career, chosen by his sister and mother, as well as a Brazil yellow strap with green and blue stitching.





Both new Hublot King Power timepieces will be available at King Jewelers in early 2011 at the Nashville store’s Hublot shop-in-shop boutique. For more information, please visit http://www.hublot.com and http://www.kings1912.com.

King Jewelers celebrates a Rock Star evening with Stephen Webster for a pre-CMA bash at Flavour Boutique

King Jewelers kicked-off the music award season here in Nashville by hosting a pre-CMA Rock Star evening with Stephen Webster at Flavour Boutique off of Music Row. Guests enjoyed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres as King Jewelers introduced Stephen Webster’s new jewelry collections for men and women. The Stephen Webster brand offers the consumer a true lifestyle experience and is now exclusively available in Nashville at King Jewelers.



Stephen Webster is one of the leading British figures in the fine jewelry and silver design industries. Webster's keen eye for detail, expert craftsmanship and glam-rock attitude has given way to dramatic creations with an eternally chic aesthetic. The unmistakable amalgamation of precious and semi-precious gemstones set in specially treated metals has led Stephen Webster to a three-time win of the "British Luxury Jeweler of the Year" award and winner of "UK Jewelry Brand of the Year" in 2008. Originating from a modest background, Stephen Webster has evolved into a powerful global luxury jewelry brand with over 20 Stephen Webster boutiques internationally. Webster also continues to build his high-profile celebrity following culminating in an alliance with musical artist Christina Aguilera who appears in the brand's new advertising campaign for Stephen Webster.

According to David King, “The entire King family is thrilled to welcome Stephen Webster to
Nashville. Since I started in the jewelry industry, Stephen Webster has been one of my favorite
designers. His unique and edgy designs continue to push the boundaries of European rocker fashion year in and year out. Stephen is just such a cool guy, his sense of sensual style and understanding of human desires is creatively expressed through his hand-crafted collections.”

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. 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 regarding Stephen Webster jewelry, please visit www.Kings1912.com or
www.stephenwebster.com.

King Jewelers featured in November issue of Nashville Lifestyles

Check out the November issue of Nashville Lifestyles magazine!



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.

Gift Idea: Jaeger-LeCoultre Desk Clock

If you’re looking for a unique gift, check out this Desk Clock from one of the finest timepiece manufacturers in the world, Jaeger-LeCoultre.



The Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos Classique Transparente Phases de Lune Clock is bathed in light, inviting one to contemplate the phases of the moon. Its indication is so accurate that it will register a difference of only one day in every 3,821 years. The clock contains a mechanical movement within a glass cabinet. The dial is transparent glass with blue Roman numerals.

Jaeger-LeCoultre timepieces are available at King Jewelers in Aventura, FL and Nashville, TN. For more information, please visit www.jaeger-lecoultre.com and www.kings1912.com

Wedding Tips: The Guest List

There are a million and one details when planning a wedding, and one of the trickier – and sometimes, sensitive – details is putting together the guest list.

To get started, decide the general size of the wedding you want. Will it be a large, extravagant event or a more intimate setting? Next, consider the budget for the reception (including the decorations, food, beverages, etc.). Another factor is to consider is the type of setting. If you’re thinking about a small reception venue, you don’t want 300 people sitting on top of each other, but if you’re thinking of a grandiose ballroom, you don’t want 150 people making it look empty.

Once reaching those decisions, be sure to clarify the extent of your family’s involvement in the guest-list process from the beginning. Traditionally, each family invites half of the guests, but if one family is paying for a majority of the wedding or if you and your fiancé are assuming financial responsibility, or if you have lived away from home for many years, you may consider splitting the list into thirds (one for each family, and one for you & your fiancé).

While this may be easy mathematically, there will be emotions involved, especially as the number of people able to be invited becomes more limited. Negotiation is key – be willing to compromise with your fiancé and family.

There are a few ways to handle the children versus no children policy. Sometimes a firm no-children policy may not be practical, so other options could include an age limit, restricting the children invitations to immediate family members, or offering a babysitter to out-of-towners.

For your family and friends that live out of town: if you feel certain they won’t attend, sending a wedding announcement as opposed to an invitation is an option. Close friends and family should receive an invitation – don’t be surprised if they decide to make the trip!

Trimming the guest list can be tough, but setting clear-cut limits can help. Keep in mind that these restrictions will only work if there are no exceptions, which can lead to generating the bad feelings you’re hoping to avoid in the first place. Something else to consider is being honest about how close you are to certain friends – have you spoken to them in the past year?

After establishing a list, be sure to keep an organized list (both electronic and paper) that includes each person’s mailing address, telephone number, and e-mail address, plus his/her relationship to the bride or groom. Also include space for the name of a guest’s date, the RSVPs, a description of gifts received, and the date that thank you notes for each were mailed.

There will undoubtedly be social pressure throughout the guest list process, but setting limits, being flexible and willing to compromise will help keep feathers from being ruffled.

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 and diamond specialists. King Jewelers offers brides and grooms a first-class experience, conveniently offering wholesale diamonds, 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 the luxury destination in Miami and Nashville for fine jewelry, diamonds, and Swiss timepieces. 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.

FRANC VILA Releases New Timepiece: FVa35 SuperSonico 5 Minutes Repeater

The latest timepiece unveiled by Franc Vila is a part of the brand’s SuperLigero Concept collection, the FVa35 SuperSonico 5 Minutes Repeater.



One of the key features of the collection is the use of Lightnium, an aluminum-lithium based alloy used in aeronautical engineering. It is a light material with high-tensile strength, which enhances the sound performance of this sporty repeater.

The movement was designed to display a complete view of the sonnerie movement in a skeleton-like view.

In the words of Mr. Franc Vila, the repeater is one of his favorite complications, due to the high complicated mechanism needed to convert time to music. “For this reason I think it is the most poetic complication. In fact, the first FRANC VILA watch, which I made just to satisfy my quest of the perfect watch for me, was a perpetual calendar with minute repeater. I’ve been working since long time in order to create a collection of repeaters, and the FVa35 SuperSonico is the first timepiece in this collection. I am sure that the High-End watchmaking passionates of minute repetition will love this contemporary repeater because of its mechanical beauty and the crafted assembly process, including the fine tuning of the sound performed by the watchmakers to all the timepieces one by one with extremely care and dearness.”

Case
Blackened titanium with inner part of the carrure in Lighnium. Special “Esprit Unique” shape with elliptic and circular bezel. Crystal and caseback both in sapphire with double sided anti-glare treatment. Repeater pusher at 8′. Water resistant to 100 meters.

Movement
High Grade Mechanical Self-Winding hand finished complicated movement Caliber FV35. FRANC VILA Exclusive “Gold Concept Rotor”. Power reserve of 42 hours.

Functions
Hours, minutes and seconds. 5 minutes repeater.

Strap
Rubber sport strap with Black DieHard Extreme Steel deployment buckle. Double side crocodile leather strap also included (outer part in black with red stitchings and inner part in red).

Limited edition 88 pieces.

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

November Birthstone Spotlight: Citrine

A rare form of quartz, Citrine is symbolic of hope and strength. From the old French for "lemon," this gem comes in a variety of yellows. When subjected to heat, the stone can change color, so it is recommended not to leave citrine jewelry pieces in direct sunlight for extended periods of time because it will permanently alter the color. Historically, citrine has been used to enhance yellow gold jewelry and was often believed to have medicinal properties.

This month’s featured birthstone jewelry piece is from the King Jewelers Private Label collection: a Yellow Gold Citrine Cocktail Ring. This round cut orange citrine is framed by diamonds and set into 18 carat yellow gold with a chevron trimming and further gold embellishments around the edge of the ring and the band of the 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 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.

King Jewelers Services

King Jewelers offers a wide variety of services, including appraisals, jewelry repair, watch repair, custom design, gold & estate buys, bridal consultation, and financing.



King Jewelers has built an outstanding reputation steeped in integrity, trust, and personalized service. We feel it is important to meet clients’ needs through meticulous repairs, appraisals, as well as custom design services. We also offer corporate gifting and recognition programs to serve all of your business needs. Our commitment to you is to provide only the best in quality and value, complemented with impeccable service.

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