Understanding Diamond Grading and the 4 C's.
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Understanding Diamond Grading and the 4 C’s.

by Cliff Powell on Sep 19, 2012 • No Comments
  Until around the 1950s, there was no globally accepted standard for describing or grading diamonds until the GIA or the Gemological Institute of America created the 4Cs: Color, Clarity, Cut and Carat Weight. Until then, there was no universal method for determining the quality of a diamond. Color: A...
TAG Heuer Watches: Understanding Model Numbers
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TAG Heuer Watches: Understanding Model Numbers

by Cliff Powell on Sep 9, 2011 • No Comments
Learning the specific details about your timepiece can give you a better understanding of how it functions, the material it is produced with, and the value of the watch.  With a popular brand like TAG Heuer, there is key information in the model number on the back of the watch. ...
Quartz Movement vs. Mechanical Movement: The Basics
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Quartz Movement vs. Mechanical Movement: The Basics

by Cliff Powell on Jun 28, 2011 • No Comments
Selecting a wristwatch is a very personal decision that takes into consideration the design and the functionality of the timepiece. Before making a selection based on the aesthetic of a watch, it is important to take the basics of how watches function. Knowing these basics can influence your final decision...
Determine the Production Date of a Breitling Watch
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Determine the Production Date of a Breitling Watch

by Cliff Powell on Jun 20, 2011 • No Comments
The Production Date for your Breitling watch can be determined by the following two methods:   Dating by the Case: The date your case was produced can be determined by a code located between the 6 O’clock lugs in newer Breitling models as shown in the picture of the 2006...
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How to determine the correct ring size
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How to determine the correct ring size

by Cliff Powell on Apr 1, 2013 • No Comments
How to determine the correct ring size  Take a piece of string or paper and wrap it around your finger  Make sure it is not wrapped too tight or the ring will be too small  Take a pen and mark it were it meets the other side  Straighten the piece of paper or string out,...
Ladies Stainless Steel Quartz Bedat No. 3 Watch B384.011.600
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Ladies Stainless Steel Quartz Bedat No. 3 Watch B384.011.600

by Alan on Oct 11, 2011 • No Comments
Ladies Bedat No. 3 Watch with a Silver Metal Flake Dial. Specs: Model #: B384.011.600 Case Size: 22mm x 35mm Silver Metal Flake Dial Swiss Quartz Movement Fixed Polished Stainless Steel Bezel Roman Numeral Markers Polished Metallic Blue Hands Scratch Resistant Sapphire Crystal Pull Out Crown Screw Down Case Back Polished Stainless Steel Bracelet Deployment...
Vermeil: More Durable Than Standard Gold-Plating
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Vermeil: More Durable Than Standard Gold-Plating

by Cliff Powell on Jul 26, 2011 • No Comments
Among the many options when selecting luxury watches and jewelry is the material from which they are made. Durability is essential when choosing jewelry, as it allows us to wear our pieces more frequently with less wear and tear. Frequently, jewelry producers utilize two options that have the appearance of gold but for a much...

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