Jewelry Technology Spotlight: Men’s Cobaltchrome Wedding Bands

For many years, Benchmark has produced a collection of remarkable wedding bands in precious metals for both men and women. The FORGE line from Benchmark features an assortment of alternative metals for unique men’s rings such as Tungsten, Titanium, Seranite, and the newest metal, Cobaltchrome. Cobaltchrome is a new generation of contemporary metal that offers extraordinary characteristics.

Strength: Cobaltchrome is 4x harder than platinum, 5x harder than gold, and 7x harder than silver.

Resiliency: Cobaltchrome is incredibily hard and provides an uncompromising strength.

Shatterproof: Because of its tremendous abundance of strength, Cobaltchrome is shatterproof and will not crack.

Scratch- Resistant: Cobaltchrome is reliable durability that has proven to be scratch-resistant.

Hypoallergenic: Cobaltchrome does not contain harmful alloys that cause allergic reactions.

Bio-Compatible: Because Cobaltchrome is purely natural and can be tolerated by the human body, it has been highly accepted and used within medical practices.

Permanent Luster: Cobaltchrome features a natural, long-lasting high luster that never fades or discolors over time.

Sizeable: Cobaltchrome is one of the only alternative metals in the marketplace that can be resized.

Cobaltchrome rings from Benchmark come with a lifetime guarantee and services that range from resizing to refinishing. King Jewelers is proud to be an authorized agent for Benchmark Wedding Bands and the new Benchmark FORGE collections. Learn more about Cobaltchrome rings and shop on-line with confidence at http://www.kings1912.com/.

Mikimoto opens exclusively in the Nashville market with King Jewelers

King Jewelers is proud to announce the arrival of the MIKIMOTO pearly jewelry collections in Nashville, TN. King Jewelers Nashville concentrates on Mikimoto’s Akoya, Black South Sea, Pearls in Motion, Moderna 8, as well as MIKIMOTO’s Everday Essential collections. Mikimoto will host a launch trunk show on April 23rd and 24th during King Jeweler’s Nashville Watch Fair next month.

In 1893, Kokichi Mikimoto succeeded in producing the world's first cultured pearl. Since that day, MIKIMOTO continues to make history, creating its own distinctive style. Through mastery, aesthetics and a consuming fascination with quality, Kokichi Mikimoto made cultured pearls one of the world's most prevalent fashion accessories. It was Kokichi's dream "to adorn the necks of all the women of the world with pearls." His dream is expressed in the signature quality and elegance of today's MIKIMOTO Pearl Jewelry Collections.

MIKIMOTO has developed the highest standards of quality and consistency by devoting more than a century to understanding the sea and researching the oyster. While luster, pearl quality, surface perfection, color, shape and size are standard factors for pearl grading, the MIKIMOTO pearl grading scale is the only qualified system which accurately and consistently defines these factors by four individual grade categories. Only the top 5% of the pearl harvest meets the strict quality standards of MIKIMOTO.

Mikimoto pearls make great gifts for Mother's Day, graduation, and any special occasion. King Jewelers is an authorized dealer for Mikimoto pearls. Shop on-line with confidence for authentic Mikimoto pearls at http://www.kings1912.com/ or visit www.MikimotoAmerica.com.

King Jewelers Nashville Watch Spotlight: Calibre de Cartier

At this year’s SIHH 2010, Cartier released one of the finest, most masculine timepieces to ever bear the prestigious Cartier brand name: the Calibre de Cartier. Constructed in a 42mm case, the new collection is available in steel, two-tone, and 18k pink gold (featured here in steel). Imagine an IWC Portuguese Chronograph meets a Jaeger-LeCoultre sophistication with the DNA of Cartier --- the Richmoent group is truly a powerhouse of design and quality. Here are a few details and specs of what we feel to be one of the best new models to hit the watch market this year:

• Highly distinctive Cartier aesthetic codes : Innovative design, snailed opalin dial, Roman numerals, rail track, sword shaped hands, heptagonal crown set with a blue cabochon... Calibre de Cartier reinterprets all the emblematic watchmaking codes of the Maison.
• An extraordinary well balanced aesthetic: a powerful design with its large bezel and imposing horns, yet very comfortable to wear.
• A 100 % Cartier workshop-crafted automatic movement 1904 MC: A new
movement developed, manufactured and assembled by Cartier in the great watchmaking tradition to combine: chronometry, durability and reliability. This new in-house automatic movement provides an exceptional chronometry thanks to its double barrel and its bidirectional winding system. The 1904 MC displays a Manufacture level of finishes: rotor and bridges are decorated with the traditional Côtes de Genève and stippling decoration for the bottom plate.

Caliber 1904 MC
> Diameter: 11’’’½ id 25,6mm
> Thickness: 4 mm
> Number of Jewels: 27
> Number of pieces: 186
> Two barrels
> Bidirectional Rotor winding sytem
> Frequency: 28’800 vibrations / hour (4 Hz)
> Power reserve: 48 hours.

CRW7100014: $6,500
CRW7100013: $6,500

King Jewelers Nashville is the exclusive authorized dealer for the Calibre de Cartier in the Central South region. For more information, please visit www.Cartier.com or http://www.kings1912.com/.

KING JEWELERS FIRST RETAILER IN COUNTRY TO HOST NORTH AMERICAN DEBUT OF NEW TIMEPIECES FROM THE GENEVA 2010 WATCH FAIR AT THE NASHVILLE WATCH FAIR

King Jewelers will host the North American debut of its second annual Nashville Watch Fair “The Fair After the Fair,” an exclusive sneak peak at the new and exciting Swiss timepieces from the Geneva 2010 watch fairs held earlier this year. The King Jewelers’ Watch Fair will be hosted starting April 23 and April 24 from 10 a.m. to 6:30 pm at the store located at 4121 Hillsboro Road in Nashville.

Authorized dealers representing more than 20 luxury Swiss watch brands featuring more than 1,000 timepieces will participate and the King family is proud to present these exclusive never seen before collections and one of a kind pieces to the Central South. The timepieces will include once in a lifetime exquisite prototypes which may not ever be manufactured by these companies, providing an even more special experience for watch aficionados and collectors.

Guests will enjoy daily festivities and gifts with purchase, for example, all Swiss Army watches come with a complimentary Swiss Army knife as a gift with purchase and be among the first to wear haute horology’s most sought-after wristwatches for 2010. King Jewelers is also pleased to announce its representation of the exclusive ladies MIKOMOTO pearl jewelry collection and will preview the newest pieces with a trunk show during both days of the Watch Fair.

Among the hottest timepieces from the 2010 Geneva and Basel Watch Fairs are the IWC Portuguese Yacht watches, all of the new TAG Heuer Grand Carrera collection, the release of Cartier’s Calibere collection, the Hublot King Power Alinghi, and Jaquet Droz one-of-a-kind collections. TAG Heuer is celebrating its 150th anniversary and Bell & Ross will showcase its new Vintage collection.

The watch brands, many of which are carried exclusively by King Jewelers across the state, include Alpina, Bell & Ross, Breitling, Breitling for Bentley, BRM, Bulgari, Cartier, Chanel, Chopard, Concord, Franc Vila, Frederique Constant, Girard-Perregaux, Hublot, IWC, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Jaquet Droz, Michele, Montblanc, TAG Heuer, TAG Heuer Grand Carrera, TechnoMarine, and Tissot.

“The Watch Fair allows our guests from Nashville and beyond to view the most elite and unique Swiss timepieces for the first time,” said David King, brand manager of King Jewelers. “This annual event is one of the most distinctive ever offered to the Nashville community. Watch collectors wait with bated breath to glimpse these new offerings.”

In 1893, Kokichi Mikimoto succeeded in producing the world’s first cultured pearl. Since that day, MIKIMOTO continues to make history, creating its own distinctive style. MIKIMOTO has developed the highest standards of quality and consistency by devoting more than a century to understanding the sea and researching the oyster. Only the top five percent of the pearl harvest meets the strict quality standards of MIKIMOTO. A proprietary pearl grading system measures the quality of each MIKIMOTO pearl. This unique grading system provides the standard of excellence that distinguishes MIKIMOTO pearls from all others. Visit http://www.mikimotoamerica.com/ for more information.

King Jewelers, South Florida’s oldest and most reputable jeweler, continues its legacy of luxury in its jewelry and watch gallery store in Green Hills. The company spans five generations and the South Florida location opened in 1912. King Jewelers is a member of the Jewelers of America, American Watch Guild, Jewelers Board of Trade, International Wristwatch Leading Watch Retailer, and the American Society of Appraisers and has among its staff GIA Certified Gemologists. The store is located at 4121 Hillsboro Road at the corner of Hobbs Road and hours of operation are Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. The telephone number is (615) 724-5464 and the web site is www.Kings1912.com.

March Birthstone Spotlight: AQUAMARINE

Aquamarine is a blue-green member of the Beryl clan. This stone is associated with the calming effects of the sea and is traditionally used to soothe, calm and alleviate fears and phobias. It aids in cleansing, meditation and appreciation of nature. It brings serenity and peace to those who keep it near. Aquamarine helps us communicate with all sea life and connects us to the ocean, even if we live far from it. She will also influence us to protect ocean life and appreciate all the wise and beautiful dwellers in the sea.

This month’s featured birthstone jewelry piece from King Jewelers Private Label features this stunning pair of 18kt white gold aquamarine earrings set with gemstone diamonds. For more info, visit http://www.kings1912.com/.

Hublot and WISeKey revolutionize the watch industry with its breakthrough technology against counterfeiting

At their MiniBasel hosted in Miami Beach this month, Hublot unveiled its new WISeKey technology that demonstrates an unique breakthrough solution that will help reduce counterfeiting among the luxury watch industry. This solution arrives during a period on which the watch industry is also impacted by the crisis and needs to reassure its clients.

All Hublot watches (new and old) will be protected by WISeAuthentic®, a certification system of authenticity through a smartcard. By leveraging this technology, online shopping and auction Websites have the ability to provide its users a safe, secure transaction, avoiding counterfeited goods in its product range.

"Counterfeiting represents approximately five to seven percent of all world trade," said Carlos Moreira, CEO of WISeKey. "Therefore, with the luxury brand industries estimated to reach one trillion dollars (US) by 2010, these companies need a solution that will prove authenticity. We are pleased that WISeKey technology can be used in the fight against counterfeiting."

"In the watch industry we are seeing a significant increase in counterfeit goods," said Jean-Claude Biver, CEO of Hublot. "It was imperative for us as a company to find a way to not only protect our watches but also those who were purchasing them. WISeKey has a strong track record in security and authentication and when looking for a partner to help us in the fight against counterfeiting we knew WISeKey was the right choice for us. We expect that this technology will become the standard on this industry"

Currently, Hublot is the first watch making company to reach this level of protection for its products by associating digital anti-counterfeiting technology with traditional watch making. This combination provides a fail-safe solution, impossible to replicate at a cost that is a small fraction of the amount lost in sales due to counterfeits.

"Every year, more than 40 million Swiss counterfeit watches enter the market compared to 26 million genuine watches," said Jean-Daniel Pasche, President, Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry. "This is a significant number that costs the Swiss watch industry, on a global basis, approximately 700 million to 800 million dollars (US). We are pleased to see companies are taking this issue seriously and creating solutions that will get us closer to stop counterfeiting."

WISeAuthentic is also available for use with jewelry, beauty products, haute couture as well as exotic items including jet aircraft engines or high-tech automobile parts. For more information on this solution please visit http://www.wisekey.com/

King Jewelers is an authorized Hublot dealer for Nashville and the Central South with an official Hublot WISeKey available. All watches sold in the past will be eligible to register with a new WISeKey at King Jeweler’s Nashville. For more information, visit http://www.kings1912.com/ or http://www.hublot.com/.

Modern-Retro Spotlight: The Kwiat Vintage Collection

In celebration of 100 years of Kwiat tradition, we present Kwiat Vintage, an exclusive collection of modern jewelry creations in the vintage style. Drawing on Kwiat's vast archives and a century of experience, the collection ranges stylistically from Nouveau to Deco to Modern Vintage.

Each piece in the collection is carefully crafted to the highest levels of quality with brilliant Kwiat diamonds, exquisite gemstones and superior workmanship.

Each piece carries one hundred years of history and integrity.

Each piece holds a story waiting to be told, a vintage tale to make your own.

The Kwiat Vintage Collection is available at King Jewelers Nashville and also at http://www.shopkings1912.com/. For additional info, please visit http://www.kwiat.com/.