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Audemars Piguet Millenary Baguette-Cut Diamonds Collection | Jul 02, 2008 |
The Audemars Piguet Millenary baguette-cut diamonds collection unveils outstanding watch models created for him and her. The timepieces reveal the Millenary signature oval case presented in radiant clothing, having incorporated a mechanical self-winding movement. The collection is based on a harmonious balance between jewelery and watchmaking.
The art of gem-setting is one of the most sophisticated tasks of a jeweler who has to discover the best way to reveal the qualities of the gem. Audemars Piguet jewelers wanted the timepieces from the Millenary baguette-cut diamonds collection to produce the impression they are literally carved in diamond.
The master-jewelers of the brand select the colorless diamonds of the purest quality. The lapidaries craft the baguette cut in order to achieve the proportions to come up with a perfect light reflection and brilliance. Having finished the polishing, the specialists make sure that the stones have no stripes or streaks.
Invisible setting completely releases the gem from the metal. The diamonds are positioned side by side, without a slightest trace of the metal showing through. The gemstones are subjected to thorough preparation. First of all, the master jewelers hollow two grooves in the lower part of the stone, that is also called the lower girdle facet. The grooves are required for pressing the stone into the recess. The stone is positioned right up against its neighbor with no tiniest glimmer of gold visible to the viewer.
The most experienced artisans and specialists of Audemars Piguet used their know-how to create the invisible-set pave motif on the watch's dial. The surface no thicker than 1.2 mm is highlighted by 149 stones (for the ladies' model) and 166 stones (for the men's model).
The harmonious union of the differently sized mother-of-pearl zone and diamond-set zone improves the dynamic appearance of the dial, featuring an off-centered effect. The dial of the ladies' model reveals the row of diamonds that narrows to the center. The exquisitely fine dial of the men's watch is adorned with larger stones.
The design of the dial requires each gem to correspond to a specific dimension and be cut to size. The master jewelers cut the gems to within 1/100th of a millimeter while applying state-of-the-art technologies. The preparation of the stones for a single dial takes a whole month.
The invisible gem-setting technique is also showcased by the case-band, an outstanding jewelry feat. Audemars Piguet specialists have applied their best skills to elaborate and patent an exclusive cut that follows the curving shape of the flanks. The table of the diamonds is a little convex. The brand's specialists cut and polished initially large stones to create a slightly rounded surface. They came up with an invisible setting, clinging firmly to the curve of the case-band.
Majestic Jewelry Watch from Milus | Jun 24, 2008 |
If you try to pronounce the word ERIDANA aloud, the sound of this name will perfectly reflect the dainty, delicate nature of the curved jewelery watch, bearing the same name, created by the house of Milus. The name of the timepiece is derived from the constellation of Eridanus. The refined design of the ERIDANA Joaillerie Pearls has been inspired by the mythical river that suggested the name for the constellation.
The slim, gently curved case of the Milus ERIDANA Joaillerie Pearls moulds itself in a truly elegant way to a female wrist. The precious case of the timepiece is crafted in 18-K red gold. It is completely inlaid with radiant white Top Wesselton brilliant-cut diamonds (1.4 carats). The watch's case is coupled with a fine hand-threaded jewelery bracelet composed of iridescent Akoya pearls. It is provided with an 18-K gold folding clasp with white brilliant-cut diamonds. The timekeeping creation, with the gems of the ocean, produces a breathtaking effect.
The mother-of-pearl dial reveals four white brilliant-cut diamonds (1.8 carats) glittering like stars. The finely worked crown is adorned with one more diamond. The ERIDANA Joaillerie Pearls fascinates by the harmonious interplay of the radiant, iridescent color nuances and the noble materials. The graceful jewelery timepiece is created to make its owner enjoy countless hours and moments of pleasure it is measuring.
ERIDANA Joaillerie Pearls jewelry watch will become an ideal timekeeping companion for a lady who adorns luxury. 18-carat red gold accentuates the watch's heart-winning, feminine charisma.
Being faithful to the its 'Highly Personal' philosophy, Milus has created captivating variations of the ERIDANA line to reflect every wish of its female customers.
The exquisite timepiece is equipped with a Swiss quality quartz movement. It offers 30-meter water-resistance.Gorgeous Seed Beads - a Fairy - Tale Material | Jan 18, 2008 |
People have understood the value of pieces made by hand long time ago. These are for example items made of seed beads.
A person puts her whole soul into every item and it will certainly bring luck to the new owner of her masterpiece. Hand made adornments made of seed beads are unique and original.
Nowadays a well forgotten craftsmanship of jewels made of beads is coming to life.
At the beginning it was a pastime for teens with their eternal baubles. Now seed beads are on the height of fashion.
Making pieces from seed beads is a pleasure that requires not only lasting learning but a special talent, artistic image and fantasy.
Nobody can affirm that jewels made of beads incarnate a belonging to a particular layer of society. Seed bead is so varied that it can become everybody's love – from a young girl with a very simple bracelet and to a prosperous woman who goes to the theater with a beaded bag.
Seed bead is a fashion trend of our time, it can become a great addition to an evening dress, wedding dress or a severe business costume.
Seed bead will add a special zest to your image and will accentuate your individuality.
It's also worth mentioning that a notion “item made of seed bead”is wider than a layman can imagine. The majority thinks these are cute bracelets young people wear. But there are people who know about the existence of seed bead necklaces, earrings, and only a small number understands that these are also rings, hats, bags and even vests and dresses.
Though some items are time-taking that's why they are made only by special order. Seed bead craftsmanship is more interesting leisure than it seems first.
Also it's necessary to mention a unique color of adornments made of seed beads. Any jewelry piece or bijouterie can be compared to it. A charming brilliance of glass comes together with needlewomen' craftsmanship and produces great effect.
There is an ancient fairy-tale about a young princess who wanted to make a headdress as beautiful as a frost print. She ordered to kill a divine bird and turned into a stork. She just did not know that there is such a material as seed bead that could realize her dream without tragic consequences. Seed beads is able to make your dream a reality.Unique Blancpain Only Watch 2007 | Dec 20, 2007 |
The Blancpain Company has joined other prestigious watchmaking brands in the fight against muscular dystrophy, having introduced an exceptional watch of the unique nature. The Blancpain Only Watch pocket-watch reveals a stream of inspiration that captured the brand's craftsmen. The timepiece is powered by the renowned Blancpain ultra-slim Calibre 15. The Only Watch 2007 has highlighted the rare and highly-demanded models created by the Manufacture in Le Brassus. The dial of the Blancpain watch is characterized by superlative craftsmanship. The designers have opted for highly original dial openings to offer a glimpse into the inner life of the timepiece, revealing the beauty and complicated nature of the skeletonized movement.
The first hand-beveled cut-out repeats the line of the movement gear wheels right through to the escapement. As for the second comma-shaped aperture, it improves the dial's aesthetic balance as a whole.
The dial of the Blancpain watch is crafted in 18K gold. It is embellished with perfectly-worked hand-made motifs. The surface of the dial is coated with a nice Havana brown color with help of the complicated traditional champleve technique. The nicely dappled shade creates an ideal harmony with the of the Clous de Paris hour-markers and the case produced in yellow gold. The hand-engraved and raised logo of the brand featured between 6 and 8 o'clock is emerging from the enameled surface.
The beating heart of the Blancpain Only Watch 2007 is characterized by meticulous finishing of every detail. The mechanical hand-wound Calibre 15 is visible through the sapphire crystal case-back and the skillfully sculpted apertures in the enameled dial. The slender ultra-slim movement has been designed, assembled and manually decorated by the brand's most experienced master-watchmakers. The mechanism is a mere 1.9 mm thick, being 36.1 mm in a diameter. It will surely win the hearts of real watch connoisseurs due to subtle and delicate openwork motifs. You will also notice the exclusive 'Only Watch' inscription engraving on the hand-chased bridge.
The Blancpain Only Watch 2007 boasts a 40-hour power reserve. The unique timepiece is housed in an 18K yellow gold half-hunter 45-mm case. The watch's case is provided with the double stepped bezel and sapphire crystal back.
This exceptional Blancpain watch goes in in a burr elm box that has been specially developed for a pocket-watch, including a drawer for the watch's solid gold chain. As a fine finishing touch, the Only Watch logo is featured on the leather-lined lid of the presentation box.
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Wedding Accessories: Some Bride Tricks | Oct 11, 2007 |
Wedding accessories are worth the most refined praises. They dispatch their mission skillfully and without attracting unnecessary attention. These are the boldest and the most secret brides' servants.
Namely wedding accessories help brides to disperse some ill-wishers' doubts concerning bride's imperfection.
Wedding accessories as experienced agents of special service perform rightly their duties. They can help every bride to fascinate her groom even more.
A girl who has chosen wedding accessories well may not worry that her chosen one will manage to look at young and cute ladies' faces during wedding ceremony.
The profit of wedding accessories is evident. But it is very important to choose what suits you best. So let's begin:
A great bride's agent is veil. Capricious and vague, it is inclined to enter into alliance with a bridal gown. It is necessary to mention that this tandem is so successful that separately a gown and a veil can exist only in extreme cases. Its length is not specified but has a very important meaning. The veil can't be longer than gown. Very often it hides slightly bride's face in the beginning of ceremony.
Gloves: their mission is very important. They can be of different length - the most important they should make a great match with the whole apparel.
Shoes: Bridal shoes should not only be very beautiful and elegant but what is of extreme importance - very comfy.
Jewelery: The best option is to choose bridal jewelry in a set there all pieces are of the same style and materials. It is important not to overdo with them. Every bride should remember that the best her adornment is her sincere smile and eyes sparkled with joy.Ring that Can Remind you of Your Wedding Date | Sep 11, 2007 |

There are a lot of people who often forget something, and it is especially unpleasant if their forget something very important. Such important as a wedding anniversary. If you are one of them you should undertake something to prevent the unpleasant situation and vice versa make this day special for both of you. But don't be afraid – it may seem an almost impossible thing to realize but fortunately people invent a very unusual ring that is programmed to remind you that you are “slightly married”.
Such a ring can seem a real miracle but its secret is the following: there is a small thermo device inside the ring and it becomes warmer when close to the date. This way you will not forget to buy a present for your spouse and not only make her happy but probably will keep peace in the family.
The only thing you have to do with the ring is to indicate the necessary date when you buy a ring and it will be programmed into a micro chip.
According to those who created such a ring it will certainly help to strengthen family ties. It is well known that men's absent-mindedness often leads to quarrels and injuries among the spouses.
As a rule women pay more attention to such a date as a wedding anniversary and painfully undergo if husband forgets about this solemn day.
As for men, they are often really too overloaded with work or other important affairs. So with the help of the ring they won't have pangs of conscience and will not be afraid to miss the date. This way everybody understands that a wedding ring is not just an adornment...
So men have to be very thankful to the person who invented such a great device. To tell you the truth I have a suspicion that the man got a smart thrashing from his wife and that was the reason he decided to help other men. (wink)
New Chocolate Omega Watch for Ladies | Jul 31, 2007 |
Omega has created a new timepiece for ladies who appreciate sporty-styled items that combine sophisticated look with a luxurious touch. The Constellation Double Eagle 35 mm Automatic Co-Axial is crafted in 18K red gold. The timepiece reveals a dial in a rich chocolate brown color. To make the watch suitable for elegant evening style, its creators opted for the diamond-paved bezel. The watch goes on a sporty brown rubber strap.
To satisfy those ladies who are eager to own a technically advanced timepiece, Omega watchmakers equipped the Constellation 35 mm Automatic Co-Axial with COSC certified chronometer movement - the brand's self-winding Calibre 3313, provided with Co-Axial escapement technology. The mechanism offers 52-hour power reserve. The timepiece boasts 100-meter water resistance. The watch's case measures 35 mm in diameter - just the right size for ladies who like big watches not exceeding the limits of femininity.
The timepiece's 'claws' (also called 'griffes') are set with 64 diamonds. This distinctive feature was first presented by the Constellation timepiece created back in 1982. As every piece from the Constellation line, the latest model is characterized by fluid lines. The designers of the Constellation Double Eagle 35 mm managed to integrate the strap into the case really neatly with help of two half-moon facets.
The timepiece reveals meticulous attention to detail - you will the contrast between the perfectly polished gold chronograph push-buttons, the crown, the inner bezel and the matt satin finishing featured by the case. The watch's crown is worth special attention - it set with a briolette diamond while the bezel is adorned by 32 diamonds.
The creators of the Omega Constellation Double Eagle 35 mm Co-Axial Ladies' Chronograph applied a PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition) treatment to come up with the deep brown color of the dial. It serves as a perfect background for the pink-brown mother-of-pearl 12-hour and 30-minute sub-dials. The sub-dials are set alongside each other, forming a figure of eight. A third sub dial placed at 9 o'clock represents a discreet small seconds counter.
The dial is provided with twelve faceted and polished hour markers in solid red gold. The faceted Dauphine style hands in 18K red gold are perfectly visible in the dark as they feature Super-LumiNova inserts. The dial also displays 18K red gold Constellation star symbol matching in style the brand's logo and symbol. A slightly domed sapphire crystal is scratch-proof and provided with anti-reflective treatment.
The Omega Constellation Double Eagle 35 mm Co-Axial Ladies' Chronograph will make any lady feel special and cared-for.So Many Shoes and Just One Wedding... | Jul 04, 2007 |

What kind of bridal shoes to choose? First of all you should remember that bridal shoes have to be not just beautiful but comfortable because a bride has to spend the whole day on her feet. They can be without heels or high-heeled, colorful or with trimming, but what is very important they have to make a good match with a wedding gown.
Purchasing
Start looking for the appropriate pair of bridal shoes immediately after you order your dress because you should have your shoes to finally define the length of the dress while trying-on.
It would be great to have a pattern of material your wedding dress is sewn of not to be mistaken with the color or texture of shoes. For instance keep in mind that with satin dress shoes made of matte silk look the best but not those also made of satin.
But don't forget to pay attention to their comfortability, to season and the place your wedding will take place.
Wedding shoes can be made of fabric (satin, silk or velvet), leather, patent-leather shoes or suede ones. They can be decorated with beads, pearl or spangles. You can even decorate them with the help of rhinestones, applique work, fur.
Size
After many hours of walking, dancing and posing a bride's legs can get tired and even ache. In order to avoid it choose the best appropriate to you heel length and buy shoes half-size bigger than your usual size.
Wear them at home before wedding. Also remember that high heels together with high hairdo and veil can influence upon your height and you may seem taller than your groom.
Models
Refined classic is in fashion. Open-toe sandals with straps are great for summer wedding. But if your wedding takes place when it's cold knee-length boots will look great with short dress. And of course ballet-like shoes will look cute with very simple dress.
We wish you a happy wedding! Don't forget to smile and enjoy this special day of your life!


