Jewellery Stylist

James Bond's Breitling Watch Turns Up At Car Boot Sale for £25!

James Bond's Breitling watch worn in Thunderball has turned up solving many years of mystery about its whereabouts after it was found at a car boot sale.

Christie’s is pleased to present the first ever watch specially adapted for James Bond in thePop Culture sale on 26 June 2013. The Breitling Top Time, worn by Sean Connery during 007’s mission to find two NATO atomic bombs stolen by SPECTRE in the 1965 movieThunderball, was recently bought for £25 at a car boot sale and is estimated to realise between £40,000 and £60,000.

It was the first watch to be modified by the famous Q Branch and is equipped with a ‘Geiger counter’ which in the film detects the emission of nuclear radiation. Made by Breitling in 1962 it was adapted by the James Bond art department and was the only example produced for the movie. This is a great opportunity for collectors to acquire a unique piece of James Bond memorabilia.    

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The Great Gatsby and Tiffany & Co.

The premiere of The Great Gatsby marked the official opening of the 66th Cannes Film Festivalwhere we were able to marvel at the magnificent Art Deco jewellery designed by Tiffany&Co. for actors Carey Mulligan, Leonardo Di Caprio and Elizabeth Debicki in Baz Luhrmann's film adaptation of the F. Scott Fitzgerald classic.

The spectacular jewellery is based on designs from the Tiffany Archives and worn by the film’s all-star cast, including Leonardo DiCaprio and Carey Mulligan, who appear as Jay Gatsby and Daisy Buchanan. “The jewellery symbolizes the story’s themes of wealth and privilege, and we approached its design with the utmost style and luxury in mind,” said Jon King, executive vice president of Tiffany & Co.

Tiffany’s dazzling creations illuminate the characters’ rarefied world of New York penthouses and Long Island estates. Ms. Mulligan’s Tiffany wardrobe includes tassel necklaces and jewels with lustrous conch pearls. At evening soirées her blond bob is circled with the Savoy, a headdress of diamonds and cultured pearls, (shown above) and her gestures are accented by a hand ornament in a daisy motif and diamond rings with the Tiffany® Setting.

The daisy is also featured in earrings of Tiffany Yellow Diamonds and a long-stemmed brooch. Elizabeth Debicki, who plays Jordan Baker, wears chandelier earrings of rose-cut diamonds, bracelets of diamonds and seed pearls and Art Deco-inspired rings of sapphires and diamonds in platinum. At posh parties her elegant ensembles are accented with fluid diamond necklaces and earrings of cushion-cut black onyx or emerald-cut aquamarines.

Mr. DiCaprio’s custom Brooks Brothers shirts are finished with oval cuff links of black or green enamel on 18 karat gold. Essentials such as a slender card case and flask in sterling silver fit smoothly in the pockets of his tailored linen suits and tuxedo.

For more about The Great Gatsby, visit www.thegreatgatsbymovie.com and www.tiffany.co.uk 

Fashion at BASELWORLD

At BASELWORLD from April 25 to May 2, 2013, fashion editors and trend spotters will have the opportunity to discover the new watch and jewellery collections launched by the most eminent players worldwide.

Alongside renowned watch and jewellery manufacturers, such as Omega, Chopard, Rolex or Patek Philippe, a number of the world's most well-known fashion brands will also be exhibiting in Basel and giving visitors an initial peek at their new watch and jewellery lines. For several years now, a close bond has existed between BASELWORLD, the most important watch and jewellery show globally, and the leading fashion houses with their designers. This liaison has its roots in the early 1970s when Gucci was one of the first fashion houses to introduce watches of its own.

The link between fashion trends and designs in the world of fashion, on the one hand, and accessories like watches and jewellery, on the other, is evident in a large number of brands. Examples include the GG and Bamboo motifs at Gucci or the B watch from Fendi, which constitutes the ideal match for the famous Fendi B bag. In many of the luxury goods companies, including Hermès, Dior and Chanel, a constant flow of design and material-based inspirations takes place in both directions between the watch and jewellery collections and the company's remaining lines, with the result that they influence and complement each other in the ideal manner. A large number of the watches unveiled here captivate visitors with their accomplished French or Italian design and their perfected art of Swiss watchmaking.

While many of the collections shown at BASELWORLD reflect the major fashion trends and currents from the international catwalks, an influence in the opposite direction is also repeatedly in evidence. Yellow and rose gold have featured frequently at BASELWORLD over the past few years and are now being taken up by the big fashion house collections too. The wider fashion and design trends have similarly been influenced by the use of ceramics, titanium and PVD, as well as by the pavé technique for setting diamonds and the use of coloured stones.

Over the years, a large number of icons from the fashion world have been guests at BASELWORLD, including Vivienne Westwood and Diane von Fürstenberg. And this year once again, brilliant new designs and impressive creations from the most successful watch and jewellery brands and the biggest fashion houses will be enticing people to Basel.

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Jaeger-LeCoultre AMVOX5 World Chronograph seen on the wrist of Robert Downey Jr

Seoul, South Korea – April 4, 2013

In promoting his new “Iron Man3” movie releasing this spring, Actor Robert Downey Jr. playing the leading role was seen wearing a Jaeger- LeCoultre watch last night at a press conference held in South Korea. His AMVOX5 World Chronograph watch is one of 300 limited series edition in ceramics and titanium. Its appearance comprises all the successful signature features of the AMVOX line: luminescent white numerals and hour- markers arranged in the classic 270° sweep; the openworked dial adorned with a gridwork motif evoking the radiator grilles on Aston Martin cars; as well as the time and chronograph functions displayed on round subdials complemented by a movement operating indicator at 6 o’clock above the Jaeger-LeCoultre logo.

The inner bezel ring carries the cities symbolising the 24 time zones and enabling one to immediately check the time anywhere on the globe. In a subtle detail emphasizing the watch’s automobile heritage, London is replaced by Gaydon, the town in Warwickshire where the prestigious Aston Martin cars are painstakingly made.

About Iron Man 3: When Tony Stark's world is torn apart by a formidable terrorist called the Mandarin, Stark starts an odyssey of rebuilding and retribution.

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Luxury Watch Designer OMEGA at BaselWorld

The distinctly elegant Omega timepiece the Ladymatic is set to make an impression at this year’s prestigious Watch and Jewellery Fair.

The exclusive Ladymatic is still as popular now as it was when first launched by Omega in 1955  and continuing for the better part of a generation, the Ladymatic wristwatch line defined feminine grace and elegance in another era. It was one of the brand’s first self-winding watches to be designed especially for women and it featured the smallest automatic movement OMEGA had ever made.

This new collection of this timeless classic boasts the Omega Co-Axial technology, with bold Supernova dials hosting 11 brilliant diamond cut indexes in 18k gold diamond shaped holders in a 34mm case.

The face features beautifully crafted waves with hour, minute and second hands in 18k gold, the hour and minute hands are coated with Super-LumiNova which enable the time to be readable in any lighting.

The new Ladymatic breathtaking design makes this timepiece a must for the discerning, which carries a 4 year warranty. To find out more visit www.omegawatches.com or view at Baselworld from 24^th April to 2^nd May.

Aquamarine - The Birthstone of March

March’s Birthstone is Aquamarine, a beautiful clear gemstone in varying shades of blue ranging from a bluish tint to a deep blue, the deeper the colour the higher the value. The Aquamarine is a durable gem which belongs to the same family as the Emerald.  Most of the worlds Aquamarines come from Brazil, and rated on the Mohs Scale at 7.5 compared to the Diamond at 10.

Aquamarine is considered a very lucky gemstone, and used to be carried by sailors to keep them safe whilst at sea, they are also used in some Holistic Therapies as many practitioners believe them to be calming and therefore used for the relief of stress.

Luxury Jewellery Designers & Coutts launch jewellery box auction!

EXCLUSIVE JEWELLERY BOXES BY LUXURY DESIGNERS AVAILABLE FOR eBAY PUBLIC CHARITY AUCTION: 14th-24th MARCH 2013:

The Prince’s Foundation for Children & the Arts’ and ‘Holts Academy’ supported by Coutts

21 unique jewellery boxes that have been designed and handcrafted by world renowned and up-and-coming British iconic jewellery designers, artists and luxury brands will be publically auctioned on eBay for charity from 14 – 24 March in aid of two creative industry causes.

‘Beautiful Boxes’ is launched today by Coutts as a fundraising initiative in aid of arts education charity, The Prince’s Foundation for Children & the Arts, and not-for-profit organisation, Holts Academy of Jewellery.

Luxury brands who are contributing boxes include: Alex Monroe, Ali Miller, Annoushka Jewellery, Caramel Baby & Child, Damien Jeffery, David Marshall, Elizabeth Gage, Elvis & Kresse, Emma Yeo, Getty Images, Jason Holt, Jimbobart, Laurence Llewelyn Bowen, Lily & Lionel, Monica Vinader, Paul Smith, Theo Fennell, Tobyboo, Todd Lynn, Holts Academy of Jewellery and Coutts. The auction will be made publically available.

Michael Morley, Chief Executive, Coutts & Co commented: “Coutts has a long history of championing the creative industries and philanthropy has been running in our DNA since our earliest foundations. This campaign was launched as a fundraising project that would champion the best of British design excellence today, while harnessing artistic talent of future generations. We are extremely grateful to those who have given their time and we are confident that these unique handcrafted boxes will go on to become treasures of the future."

Jeremy Newton, Chief Executive, The Prince’s Foundation for Children & the Arts: “We’re thrilled to be involved in the Beautiful Boxes auction, for which some of the creative industries' most inspiring designers have fashioned some truly outstanding boxes. Every penny of the money raised will be spent directly on our work with disadvantaged children across the UK, giving them the chance to see high-quality arts performances and exhibitions. We work to get children actively involved in the arts, raising their confidence and equipping them with life skills vital to achieving a better future and are hugely grateful to Coutts for taking this initiative and helping us to transform more young lives."

Lee Lucas, Director of the multi award-winning Holts Academy, says: “Supporting British jewellery craftsmanship and its future is at the heart of what Holts Academy is about. The Coutts Beautiful Boxes project is therefore the perfect collaboration for us. It both inspires our apprentices and students to reach new heights in their design skills, as well as celebrate the best of Made In Britain. The jewellery boxes I have seen so far are beautiful, capture one’s imagination and most importantly of all are bringing together the greatest designers with the future blood of the jewellery industry. Brilliant!”

The Prince’s Foundation for Children & the Arts is a charity with a UK wide arts engagement programme, working with deprived children from areas of social and economic disadvantage, raising children’s self-esteem and confidence, and nurturing communication skills. Children learn that cultural venues are welcoming, accessible places to visit and since 2006 have introduced over 300,000 children to life-changing arts experiences.

Holts Academy of Jewellery the first ever Government approved apprenticeship scheme for young jewellers in the UK is a wonderful starting block for the young apprentices - mainly under 18 years old and often from disadvantaged backgrounds - who wish to pursue a career in jewellery. It sees the students through a combination of skills based teaching and training, nurturing the next generation of British designers, matches them with employers along the way and concludes with permanent employment at the end of the course

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View auction at ebay.co.uk/beautifulboxes from 1st March 2013

V Jewellery Launch Affordable Silver Collection

Timothy Vann founded his jewellery business in 1993, offering affordable jewellery featuring unique designs which increased in popularity.  In 2005 Timothy launched a Silver division and in 2011, employed his Daughter Laura who created beautifully crafted jewellery aimed at the younger generation, and so V Jewellery was launched and will officially open its doors for trading on 1^st April 2013.

Boasting  a superb range of 7 timeless collections of vintage styled pieces, named Mythos, Brilliance, Marquise, Simplicity, Royal Deco and Romance, V Jewellery add class and sophistication to their classic designs in silver which include precious stones of Ruby, Sapphire and Green Amethyst.

V strives to provide a collection of intricate, high quality and affordable classics. Each piece is hand set with crystal and hand polished before plating with real rhodium. This metal gives the V collection brilliant whiteness, durability and most importantly, means it will never tarnish. The brand keeps its image fresh by ensuring everything has a minimal and clean finish. Be it the sleekness of the metal, the smooth matte black gift boxes or the subtle, unassuming promotional shots; V’s juxtaposition between modern and vintage keeps it current and wearable for a broad market.

"The purpose of V is to encourage women of all ages to invest in the beauty of heritage. V is the answer to that gap in the market where high quality and design is not only affordable, but is long lasting and high quality. Our ultimate ambition is to ensure that although a V piece may be worn for just moments, its beauty will be adored for a lifetime.”

Visit: www.vjewellery.co.uk

National Jewellery Awards

National Jewellery Awards
4th July 2013

Closing date for entry 1st March 2013!

Thinking of entering the most prestigious event in the Jewellery calendar, you had better hurry! Closing date for this year is 1st March, and what an exciting year it is promising to be.

The event hosts 2 new exciting categories:

• Watch Retailer of the Year
• Store Design of the Year

The venue this year will take place in the breathtaking grandeur of The Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London. You will find all the information you need on the awards including, booking your table, sponsors, categories and much much more by visiting:

www.ukjewelleryawards.co.uk 

WELCOME TO LUXURY

LUXURY and Elite Enclave bring together the finest jewelry retailers, designers and manufacturers for an unparalleled business and networking experience. Immerse yourself in this first-class setting which provides you an opportunity to conduct business effortlessly among the finest brands, collections and colleagues.

Dedicated to providing retailers and exhibitors with the highest level of service, LUXURY is the ultimate jewelry experience and truly Jewelry's Finest Occasion.

Held at the elegant and encompassing Four Seasons/Mandalay Bay/THEhotel, LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, LUXURY and Elite Enclave take place Tuesday, May 28 - Thursday, May 30, 2013 by invitation only, and then continue the excitement as we open our doors to all JCK retailers Friday, May 31 - Monday, June 3, 2013.

http://luxury.jckonline.com/Event-Info/