Jaeger-LeCoultre Releases Master Memovox International Colette Edition

Jaeger-LeCoultre recently released the Master Memovox International Colette Edition. Colette is a Parisian concept store, stocking all things “hip, unique, and hard to find.” Released as a tribute to the historic 1958 model, the Memovox Worldtimer includes a unique feature: its central alarm disc also shows the world time zones. This exclusive series appeals particularly to avid collectors of the Jaeger-LeCoultre timepieces. It is a limited edition of 3 pieces.



It features a stainless steel case, a black dial with a date display and an alligator leather strap. The difference between this and the standard Master Memovox International is the light blue Colette notation on the dial and the blue stitching on the strap.

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

Breitling Navitimer Caliber 01 Limited Edition to be released in November

The Breitling Navitimer Caliber 01 will be released in November 2010 and available in steel (2,000 pieces) and 18 carat red gold (200 pieces) with Breitling’s first in-house movement, the COSC-certified Caliber 01. It has a 43mm case and a transparent case back, showcasing the watch’s movement. The dial features red numbers for date display and a red hand chronograph second hand. Each timepiece is individually numbered on the middle case at 9 o’clock.



The Navitimer was first introduced in 1952 with its defining feature being a circular slide rule, making it popular with pilots and aviation enthusiasts. The “Cosmonaute” version was the first space-going wrist chronograph (accompanying Scott Carpenter on his flight aboard the Aurora 7 capsule in 1962). Breitling also claims that the Navitimer is the world’s oldest mechanical chronograph still in production.

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

Bridal Styles from New York Fashion Week

New York Fashion Week always brings together the top designers of the fashion world and A-list celebrities, and this year was no exception. Earlier this month, both wedding gowns and white dresses from non-bridal designers were on display that could be indicative of what will appear during October’s bridal market.

Some of the designers included: Derek Lam, Victoria Beckham, Carmen Marc Valvo, BCBG Max Azria, Adam, Farah Angsa, Lela Rose, Jenny Packham, Behnaz Sarafpour, Jill Stuart, Monique L’huillier, and Carolina Herrera


Victoria Beckham (image: Brides.com)


Jenny Packham (image: Brides.com)


Lela Rose (image: Brides.com)

As you plan your big day, you can look to these new collections for inspiration from the silhouettes, textures, patterns, and embellishments. Cocktail dresses and metallic fabrics were some of the trends seen throughout designer collections during New York Fashion Week. Another interesting concept from this year’s collection is the “Little White Dress,” a second dress for the bride to change into for the reception, typically short and sleek.


Christian Siriano (image: Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week)

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

"The Boss" and Bell & Ross at TIFF

"The Boss" Bruce Springsteen recently appeared at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) sporting a Bell & Ross BR03-92 Military watch to debut his documentary "The Promise: The Making of Darkness on the Edge of Town." According to the festival's website, "The documentary explores the creative process of his pivotal 1978 album, where his focus shifts from youth to adulthood. Interviewed in the film, Springsteen often reaches for cinematic comparisons to describe his songs. That sparked the idea to invite him for a longer conversation about the interplay between music and film."



In addition to showing the film, Springsteen was interviewed by actor Edward Norton during the festival. The documentary will debut on HBO on October 7, and the box set will be released by Columbia Records on November 16.

The Bell & Ross BR03-9 Military watch features automatic movement, a 42mm diameter steel with black carbon powder case, white numbers, hands, and indexes covered with a photo-luminescent coating for night reading, an anti-reflection sapphire crystal, with a heavy-duty synthetic strap. It is water-resistant 100 meters.




Bell & Ross timepieces are available at King Jewelers in Aventura, FL and Nashville, TN. For more information, please visit http://www.bellross.com and http://www.kings1912.com

TechnoMarine Introduces Fall 2010 Collections

This fall, TechnoMarine is introducing three new collections, including Cruise Ceramic, Cruise Original Mirror, and Cruise Steel Camouflage. All three combine functionality and style in trendy timepieces that are practical for everyday use.



The Cruise Ceramic collection offers 12 different exquisite timepieces, with 6 styles available in black or white motifs. All of the styles feature stainless steel and ceramic cases, a silicone strap, 3 hands, and a date display. The dial features vary among the styles, including a white or black dial with silver, diamond, or white with pink gold-plated indexes. The bezel features also vary among the styles, including stainless steel with or without diamonds and 18 carat pink gold with diamonds.



The Cruise Original Mirror collection is geared toward women on-the-go, with fashionable watches that are also functional. Available with various colored silicone straps (blue, purple, brown, and red), the main feature is the real mirror dial, making it a cosmetic accessory as well as a functional timepiece. The watches in this collection also feature a stainless steel case, white and silver indexes, a rotating unidirectional bezel, and a date display.



The Cruise Steel Camouflage collection features a colored camouflage design on the dial with a coordinating color silicone strap and a black or pink gold PVD case. The timepieces in this collection also feature Swiss movement, a rotating unidirectional bezel, and a sapphire crystal.

These new collections from TechnoMarine are available at King Jewelers in Aventura, FL and Nashville, TN, as well as through King Jewelers’ authorized TechnoMarine e-shop at kings1912.com.

Edible Pearls: Mikimoto-Inspired Wedding Cake

As you plan your wedding day, one of the most delectable details is the cake tasting. There is a wide variety of cake designs and flavors to choose from, and we were thrilled to come across a cake on “The Bride’s Guide” from Martha Stewart Weddings that was inspired by one of our favorite brands, Mikimoto.

Maggie LaBaugh, chef and owner of MagPie’s Cake in Washington, D.C., has created an exquisite black pearl cake that illustrates elegance, detail, and sophistication with its white fondant, black “pearls” and weathered “shell.”





"For hundreds of years, the Black South Sea pearl has been revered as one of nature's most exquisite and rare creations. When Kokichi Mikimoto opened his first pearl shop in 1899, the cultured treasures were put into reach at last,” says LaBaugh. “This cake, like the oyster itself, is a study in contrast: shimmering black spheres tumble from the rough, weathered shell perched on smooth white fondant. Take a bite! It's all sugar..."

If you’d rather wear your pearls instead of eat them, King Jewelers offers a wide selection of Mikimoto pearls, including earrings, necklaces, and rings featuring Black South Sea pearls. They also make great gifts for your bridal party!

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.

Rock Royalty Collection to Debut October 19

Rock Royalty proudly announces the debut of their highly-anticipated custom guitar and accessory collections slated for October 19, 2010 in Nashville, TN. Based out of Music City, Rock Royalty is a luxury design house dedicated to manufacturing the finest and most opulent guitars in the world. These exclusive custom guitars are one-of-a-kind creations designed for the most discriminating musicians, guitar collectors, and jewelry aficionados.

Combining optimal musical performance with fine aesthetic beauty, Rock Royalty has skillfully engineered patent-pending designs that focus on jewel-encrusted guitar hardware and accessories. Designs incorporate only the finest gemstones, precious metals, and exotic materials. All hardware and accessories are manufactured in 18kt gold and/or sterling silver, and then set with natural fancy color diamonds, colorless gem diamonds, rubies, multicolor sapphires, and vibrant gemstones such as green tsavorite.

Rock Royalty will also introduce the patent-pending Kaged Guitar Collection which features guitars custom wrapped in exotic animal skins (i.e. alligator, anaconda, sting ray) and then framed in a high-polish stainless steel cage. All Kaged Guitars contain Rock Royalty’s jewel-encrusted hardware and accessories that compliment the guitar’s exotic wrap motif. Kaged Guitars make great performance instruments with bold and unique looks as well as luxurious gifts for the musician who has everything.

Inspired by a creative passion and fueled by an endless pursuit of perfection, Rock Royalty custom designs innovate and challenge the boundaries of guitar design. The launch of Rock Royalty will highlight the company’s diversity and expertise for design as the prototype collections represent a broad spectrum of music genres and adorn artistic custom shop creations from leading guitar manufacturers.

Rock Royalty’s production is extremely limited as all designs are handmade in our Nashville design studio. Design consultations with the Rock Royalty team will begin in November 2010 when custom guitars will be available for sale directly through our design studio as well as on-line at www.RockRoyaltyGuitars.com. The exquisite jeweled guitar accessories will also be available to purchase individually or as sets with accommodation for custom design.

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ROCK ROYALTY GUITAR LAUNCH OVERVIEW

1) Gibson Les Paul Custom Shop --- $350,000
2) Paul Reed Smith – Orange --- $50,000
3) Fender Telecaster Custom Shop --- $65,000
4) Fender Stratocaster Custom Shop --- $40,000
5) Ibanez Steve Vai --- $25,000
6) Custom Charvel --- $18,000
7) Fender Telecaster KAGE Collection – Alligator --- $100,000
8) Fender Telecaster KAGE Collection – Black Stingray --- $25,000
9) Fender Telecaster KAGE Collection – Chocolate Stingray --- $25,000
10) Custom Rock Royalty Tension Bar (Accessory) – Skulls & Black Diamonds --- $10,500

The custom design shop is based out of King Jewelers in Nashville, TN.