New Luxury Watch Sweepstakes from Kings1912.com!

The leader in luxury timepieces, diamonds and jewelry, King Jewelers (http://www.kings1912.com/), has another sweepstakes that just opened. Michele Watches recently updated their iconic Deco design with a bolder, larger faced version for today's stylish and daring woman, who isn't afraid to make a statement, and King Jewelers is actually giving one of these fabulous pieces away!

On their website, it says "The glamour and vibrant lifestyle of Miami has long been reflected in the distinctive style of the luxury watch brand MICHELE. With brilliant diamond cases, natural mother-of-pearl dials, and deco influenced design elements, Michele contains all the allure of the runway, appealing to young and fashionable individuals. King Jewelers and Kings1912.com invite you to enter to win this beautiful Diamond Deco Stainless Steel Michele watch with .60 carats of sparkling diamonds!"

This luxury sweepstakes is in full swing, but ends September 1, 2009. All you have to do is fill out a VERY brief questionnaire, and you are entered to win Michele's Diamond Deco watch, style number MWW06A000028, with a retail value of $1,545.00. Only one entry per email address is allowed, so Good Luck! Enter Now

*Sweepstakes sponsored by Kings1912.com

About King Jewelers:

King Jewelers is one of the world's leading retailers of luxury timepieces, diamond couture and European jewelry designers. Their first location is centrally located in Aventura, FL, just twenty minutes from the fabulous beaches of South Beach! Their second location is a bright, vibrant beacon of luxury in the Country Music capital of the world, Nashville, TN. Both destininations specialize in the latest designs from the world's hottest and most coveted manufacturers and designers, as well as world-class service, repairs and customs designs for all of your jewelry and watch needs. Their top brands include Harry Winston, Breitling, Jaeger Le-Couture, Jaquet Droz, Bell & Ross, Cartier, Piaget, Hublot, Judith Ripka, Wyler, A. Link, Kwiat, Chopard, Chanel, IWC, and Bulgari, just to name a few. Truly a first rate organization that is second to none!

Contact Information and Locations:
King Jewelers, Florida - 18265 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura, FL 33160 - Phone - 305.935.4900
King Jewelers, Tennessee - 4121 Hillsboro Road Nashville, TN 37215 - Phone - 615.724.5464
email - info@kings1912.com
website - http://www.kings1912.com/

King Jewelers Timepiece Spotlight | Pailloneé – A Lost Art Revived by Jaquet Droz

Pailloneé by Jaquet Droz - Available at King Jewelers

The creation of an enamel dial is one of the most high-risk of the high-arts.

The process itself is an ancient one yet the finished product is one of fine art’s most challenging to produce successfully. There are several types of enamel techniques, including Cloisonné, Flinqué and miniature painting. However, the rarest of the techniques is Pailloneé. This method takes its name from the decorative gold foil motif elements or “paillons” that are laid over an enamel dial base and then immured in further layers of translucent enamel.

At Jaquet Droz, only one person in the world is capable of creating Pailloneé dials that live up to our exacting standards. This person is Anita Porchet.  Ms. Porchet is considered a master in the art of enameling.  Reminiscent of artisans from centuries past, Ms. Porchet works independently out of her home studio located in the countryside between Geneva and Lausanne.

When Jaquet Droz began developing the Pailloneé dial, the goal was to recreate the art form in the same manner as ancient masters. Unfortunately, there were no records from artisans in the 1700s on their enameling techniques.  Therefore, multiple experiments were performed and many months were spent by Jaquet Droz and Ms. Porchet during their attempts to replicate the pailloneé motif.

The choice of a base dial material is important. Gold, not copper, was chosen because of its medium-high melting point, suitable coefficient of expansion, and low modulus of elasticity. These properties are important for the base metal because glass also changes properties during heating and cooling. Ignoring these characteristics would cause cracks to develop inside the enamel. White gold alloy also has oxidation characteristics which allowed for the reproduction of the trademark Jaquet Droz blue color while maintaining the brilliant and translucent properties of glass.

To start the process, the base dial is hand guilloched for a subtle but distinctive pattern under the transparent enamel (flinque). After application of 3 layers of translucent blue enamel, Ms. Porchet then applies the gold pailloneé leaves (about 220 in the Petite Heure Minute dial) and arranges them into the design one leaf at a time by hand.

The 14 K gold Pailloneé leaves used in the Jaquet Droz pailloneé dials were hand produced in the 1700s. These paillons were given to Ms. Porchet from a retired headmaster of an enameling school and are the last examples remaining. Once the individual gold leaf is set on the dial it is permanent. So one mistake and not only is the dial ruined but so is the antique gold leaf.

After the paillons have been applied, Ms. Porchet applies another 6-7 layers of the translucent blue enamel and fires the dial each time. Finally, the dial is carefully polished and the dial is ready to be set into the case. The total working time from start to finish is about 5 working days (50 – 60 hours) per dial. The final result is a work of art unmatched in the world of horology.

Jaquet Droz can be found at King Jewelers of Nashville, TN and King Jewelers of Aventura, FL.

King Jewelers Nashville, TN: P.615-724-5464; 4121 Hillsboro Road, Nashville, Tennessee 37215

King Jewelers Aventura, FL: P.305-935-4900; 18265 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura, Florida 33160

King Jewelers Presents Girard-Perregaux's Tip of the Week

The Monte-Carlo Historic Rally is a legend held since 1911 between the French Alps and the French Riviera.  The greatest divers have dreamt of winning this competition.  Girard-Perregaux contributed to carrying on this event and dedicates limited editions, to the finest years of the race.  In commemoration of the 1973 edition where Jean-Claude Andruet and Mademoiselle "Biche" won with their Alpine Renault A110, and for the first time, a woman entered in the history of the Rally as over-all co-winner, The Manufacture proposes, this year, and elegant fly-back chronograph.  Immediately recognizable thanks to its round push-pieces, with a sapphire "Box" crystal, its design is typical from watches in the beginning of the 1970's and is equipped with a tachymeter scale.

Girard-Perregaux can be found at King Jewelers of Nashville, TN and King Jewelers of Aventura, FL.

King Jewelers Nashville, TN: P.615-724-5464; 4121 Hillsboro Road, Nashville, Tennessee 37215

King Jewelers Aventura, FL: P.305-935-4900; 18265 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura, Florida 33160

Eva Mendes' Turquoise Necklace at 66th Annual Golden Globes

One of the most stunning examples of old Hollywood glamour at Sunday night's Golden Globe Awards show was Eva Mendes in her gorgeous turquoise and diamond necklace.

At King Jewelers of Nashville and King Jewelers of Aventura, this high-fashion necklace design is available with stunning Persian turquoise and brilliant VS diamonds set in 18kt white gold in The Regal Turquoise Collection.

King Jewelers also offers these turquoise and diamond chandelier earrings that would make a fantastic addition to fashionista's wardrobe with beautiful Persian Turquoise and VS diamonds set in 18kt white gold.

For more information regarding these pieces, please contact info@kingjewelers.com
Or call/visit King Jewelers at either location:

King Jewelers Nashville, TN:

615-724-5464

4121 Hillsboro Road,
Nashville, Tennessee 37215

King Jewelers Aventura, FL:

305-935-4900

18265 Biscayne Blvd,
Aventura, Florida 33160

King Jewelers Introduces Concord's C1 Tourbillion Gravity

With a limited edition of only 25 pieces, Concord’s C1 Tourbillon Gravity is quite possibly the most exclusive watch on the market today. Available at King Jewelers in Aventura, Florida, this Tourbillon ranks Concord more firmly than ever in the highest echelons of engineering expertise by affixing the Tourbillon mechanism vertically on the outside of the watch, an unprecedented move.

Developed in partnership with BNB Concept and Blade Design, firms specialized in high-end niche watch creations, the Tourbillon Gravity sums up the very essence of Concord’s boldness and creative energy. This concept piece was conceived, elaborated and assembled in twelve months. CEO Vincent Perriard partnered with these two brands because of their extreme enthusiasm for Concord and their desire to propel Haute Horlogerie into the next generation.

The result was an unexpected, daring and cutting design that put the Tourbillon alongside the body of the watch, thereby freeing up space in the case for many more complications. The Tourbillon, although seemingly disconnected from the movement and case, is actually connected to the rest of the mechanism by a perpendicular pinion.
The upper and lower bridges of the Tourbillon carriage, as most of the movement bridges, are made from aluminum-lithium, an exceptional high-tech material that has proved it’s worth ion the aerospace industry. Anti-corrosive and anti-magnetic, this alloy features the best union of sturdiness and lightness. Because of its difficulty to manufacture and its extreme expense, it is rarely used in watch making.

But the C1 Tourbillon Gravity is astounding in more than one way. A single glance is enough to identify it as a free spirit in the universe of Haute Horlogerie. Not just a Tourbillon disconnected from the case, it also has an unusual seconds indication, a flyback chronograph and a trust index display. This whole range of specific features symbolizes the audacity of a brand that reinvented itself just one year ago.

For more information on Concord’s C1 Tourbillon Gravity, please visit www.Kings1912.com/concord/c1-Tourbillon.


About King Jewelers
Established in 1912, King Jewelers has proudly styled jewelry aficionados from around the world. For five generations, the King family has owned and operated King Jewelers while building an outstanding reputation steeped in quality, value, and first-class service.
Offering a magnificent selection of fine jewelry collections including the fashion-forward Italian designs, classics diamond creations, luxury Swiss timepieces, estate jewelry, modern designer jewelry, as well as colored gemstones and fancy-colored diamonds, King Jewelers is the one-stop-jewelry shop that prides itself in being one step ahead of the trend. At King Jewelers you will always find the “best of the best,” no matter what your style or budget may be. The salon also offers bridal, baby, and gift collections. In addition, King Jewelers offers on-site jewelry and watch repairs, custom design services, appraisals, estate buying, and corporate gift programs.
The showroom features shop-in-shop boutiques from Bulgari, Harry Winston, Jaeger-LeCoultre, IWC, and Brietling. Private viewing rooms and seating areas allow shoppers a private and comfortable shopping experience, not to mention the fully stocked, hip NYC-style bar. The new showroom also offers designer jewelry boutiques from Judith Ripka, Roberto Coin, A. Link and Jay Strongwater.

Kings Jewelers is a member of the Jewelers of America, American Watch Guild, Jewelers Board of Trade, and the American Society of Appraisers and has among its staff GIA Certified Gemologists. For additional information please visit www.Kings1912.com.

PSST.... And don't forget to visit www.Kings1912.com to register to win a FREE Ladies Ebel Diamond Beluga watch.

360 degrees for King Jewelers, Aventura

Located at 18625 Biscayne Boulevard, Aventura, FL, King Jeweler's flagship store carries only the finest luxury Swiss timepiece and jewelry lines in the world. After almost 100 years and five generations, the King family leads the industry in custom and innovative jewelry, diamond, engagement and gemstone design.

This Hoilday 2008 season, King Jewelers celebrates the opening of their second jewelry and watch gallery in Nashville, TN. The 5,300 sq. ft. store will feature a private French garden and patio, an in-store bourbon bar with plasma television, a customized Hublot reception area, private viewing rooms, full-service concierge, a diamond education center, and an on-site design and repair shop. The newest addition to the King family will be located at 4121 Hillsboro Road, Green Hills, TN 37215 (at the landmark intersection of Hobbs & Hillsboro) and will mirror their first location.

King Jewelers is your first and final destination for any occasion and for all things bling! Featuring exclusive brands like Breitling, Bulgari, Chopard, Scott Kay, Jaeger LeCoultre, Harry Winston Rare Timepieces, Scott Kay, Ebel, Bedat & Co, I.W.C., Wyler, Bell & Ross and Hublot.

For additional information please visit www.Kings1912.com.

PSST.... And don't forget to visit www.Kings1912.com to register to win a FREE Ladies Ebel Diamond Beluga watch.