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Diamonds International Times
Issue three | 2012
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Watch in titanium ceramic, a new highly scratch-resistant material.
Its unique color and shine are obtained by the addition of titanium to ceramic and diamond powder polishing.
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Contents
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Perfect Partners
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A Passion for Watches
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Performance & Precision
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Let’s get sporty!
The latest collections of extravagantly exclusive
timepieces is the perfect partnership for the high
stake watch connoisseurs who like to express their
individuality.
A tribute to two of the world’s watch making geniuses:
Gerald Genta & George Daniels.
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Velocity helps predict where a tornado will travel and
how fast, high performance watches fuses technical
prowess and exceptional accuracy in timekeeping.
Long live sport! There is a wristwatch made for every
activity, and certainly every sport.
All Women
Fashion trends come and go at break neck speeds
these days, but beautiful, women’s timepieces remain
a fashion item that will never go out of style.
Welcome
Two thousand and eleven has been a very exciting year for us and we are proud to share with
you this excitement in the collections we are showcasing at our boutiques in Portomaso and
renovated store in Valletta. The selection of precious jewels and exclusive timepieces is one of
the most expansive we have ever displayed. This edition of the Diamonds International Times
celebrates this broad collection as well as the imagination and astonishing ability of the master
17inspired by pride
craftsmen behind some of the world’s most luxurious brands.
Fine Jewellery - The key looks in the jewellery design for 2012 rely on the fancy coloured
Peacocks feathers are truly one of nature’s most
beautiful creations, peacock inspired fine jewellery
are truly masterpieces.
18inspired by light
Since the dawn of time, diamonds have been a potent
symbol of love, luck and romance.
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Fancy that
The newly interpreted haute joaillerie collection
lives up to high standards of quality, creativity and
innovation.
stones. Deceptively complicated settings are used to create maximum luminosity and every
imaginable shade makes an appearance from lemon yellow and tangerine to violet, pink and
black. Classic white diamonds remain a perennial favourite, in ever more flamboyant creations
from the haute joaillerie houses.
Fine Watches - In the world of business style, the new mantra has become: Smarten up and
sober up. Men’s style has straightened out and sobered-up - and with this trend has come a
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good as gold
Where traditional gold jewellery making techniques
meet modern designs. Truly solid gold creations.
much desired return to classic design. In 2012, size still matters, but big is no longer beautiful
- even chronos and perpetual calendars have slimmed right down. Watches have a 1930s and
1940s style with traditional looking colours and finishes. Watches that could have been worn
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Design for Life
Pearls express both the best of contemporary fashion
trends and a timeless, eternal elegance, a perfect
balance of tradition and innovation.
27Star Attractions
Steal a march on Santa Clause with our ultimate
writing instruments & many other seriously stylish and
innovative accessories.
by our grand fathers have taken the world of haute horlogerie by storm.
The financial crisis wasn’t just an end to an extended period of over-consumerism; it also
sounded a death knell for ostentatious and complacent style, and ultimately a return to good
taste and good value for money. Classic styles have not been so important for generations and
the new collections reflect the return to a more subdued set of values.
This is what the 2012 collection portrays and I encourage you to see for yourself.
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News
April 1819. François Constantin takes responsibility for the worldwide
business expansion of Vacheron Constantin. During a business trip to Italy,
this visionary man coined the phrase which would become the company
motto in a letter addressed to the manufacture: « …do better if possible, and that
is always possible …».
True to this motto and to the spirit that forged its history,
Vacheron Constantin still remains committed to pushing
the boundaries of watchmaking in order to provide its
clients with the highest standards of technology, aesthetics
and nish.
Malte Tonneau Moon Phase and Power-reserve
Hallmark of Geneva, White gold case, Hand-wound mechanical movement
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Classical watches
IWC
In 2011, the year of Portofino, fans of this watch family can
look forward to two revised and one newly developed
watch models. With the IWC-manufactured 59210-calibre
movement featured in the Portofino Hand-Wound Eight Days,
this traditional watch family impressively scales the Mount
Olympus of Haute Horlogerie.
Jaeger-LeCoultre
Master ultra-thin the grandest form of horological minimalism
in ultra-thin watches are not only one of the most long lasting
historical specialities of the manufacture, but indeed give rise
to the joining of two names Jaeger and LeCoultre. The Master
Grande ultra-thin embodies horological refinement - from the
subtle design of its lugs to the clarity of its dial featuring a small
seconds subdial.
BREGUET
Whether extra-slim models with manually wound or
automatic movements or complicated watches, they are all
true to the technical principles, the artistry and the traditional
values of the Breguet watch. Classique wristwatches capture
the essence of Breguet’s original features. In some models, the
precious materials of former times and fired-enamel dials with
Arabic numerals will delight Breguet enthusiasts.
Perfect Partners
The latest collections of extravagantly exclusive timepieces is the perfect partnership for the high stake watch
connoisseurs who like to express their individuality
Zenith
Designed for men with distinguished taste, The Zenith
Moonphase line associates a stream-lined design and a strong
identity; it expresses a very masculine elegance and takes its
place in Zenith’s family of “Classical” timepieces. The ultra-thin
automatic watch with large date and moonphase indicator
is assembled with 228 part and 28,800 vibrations per hour
ensuring performance, reliability and precision.
Audemars Piguet
Jules Audemars collection wears 1920s inspiration on the
outside, but it is thoroughly up to date on the inside. The
numerals on the dial and the pear hands give the watch a
strong, classic look.
PIAGET
An ultra-thin ideology is at the heart of Piaget’s culture and
history. Since the ‘50s, the legendary 9P and 12P movements
have inspired a range of calibers as thin as they are efficient.
The latest 1200P and 1208P movements have set new records
today, majestically highlighting the refined aesthetics of the
Piaget Altiplano collection of ultra-thin timepieces.
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EL PRIMERO by Zenith, inventor of the
high-frequency self-winding chronograph
EL PRIMERO STRIKING 10th
ZENITH, THE PIONEER SPIRIT SINCE 1865
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tribute
George Daniels
Gerald Genta
A Passion for Watches
A tribute to two of the world’s watch making geniuses: Gerald Genta & George Daniels
Gerald Genta
Gerald Genta is one of the most important protagonists in
the haute horlogerie. This great man was brilliant, cultured
and a true gentleman, the traits of character that we will most
clearly remember are the generosity, the creativity and the
passion for horological tradition of this colourful figure. His
visionary mind gave rise to numerous watchmaking legends,
and he made an unequalled contribution to the field of haute
horlogerie. Mr Genta was born in Geneva, to Italian parents.
Mr Genta had artistic learning, earning a Swiss federal diploma
in jewellery and goldsmith training at the age of 20. Later on
in life Genta would once again turn to painting and sculpture,
a practice that had made a profound impact on his work with
watch design.
As a young man he trained as a jeweller, but it was as a creator
in which he excelled. His mind sprouted with ideas that his
skilled hands translated into sketches and designs that he sold
to jewellers, and in later years, the watch industry.
In 1970’s Audemars Piguet turned to Gerald Genta to come up
with a watch and his creation was the birth of the Royal Oak.
His death has come just a year before the 40th anniversary
of the model that catapulted Audemars Piguet to fame. His
genius was such that in the 70’s he produced a steady stream
of creations, occasionally shocking the industry by his daring
association with unprecedented shapes and materials with
complex mechanisms. Genta designed for Omega, Patek
Philippe, IWC, Universal Geneve, and many others. It was in
the 1970s that he founded the brand bearing his name and
opened an Atelier in Geneva. He later started his own brand
that carried his name making pieces that were, to say the least,
complicated and unique.
He became recognised for his retrograde watches, Perpetual
Calanders, Minute Repeaters and Grande Suonerie. In the 90’s
Gerald Genta agreed with Bulgari Group and handed over his
brand, due to strong competition from the big maisons.
Dr George Daniels
Master watchmaker George Daniels passed away on the
21st November 2011. Dr Daniels had worked in his
profession for more than sixty years and in the course of
his life was presented with more honours than any other
horlogist. George Daniels was a former Master of the
Clockmaker’s Company in London and former President of
the Horological Institute. He received various prestigious
awards, one of which in 2010, when he was Knighted as a
Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British
Empire (CBE). This honour was bestowed upon him by Queen
Elizabeth II for his contributions to watchmaking.
Audemars Piguet
Royal Oak Offshore
Dr Daniels will always be remembered for his invention of
the Omega Co-Axial escapement, a mechanical movement
that changed watchmaking forever. Omega produced its first
movement fitted with a Co-Axial escapement in 1999 and
introduced its proprietary Co-Axial calibre built around the
escapement in 2007. Today, with very few exceptions, all of
Omega’s mechanical watches are equipped with Co-Axial
movements. He was one of the only watchmakers in the
world who could create every working part - including the
screws, which were all hand-made.
George Daniels was asked in 2009 if he was surprised by the
renewed popularity of the mechanical watches. His answer
was characteristically clear, “Not at all,” he said. He went on
to say “I have often said that I’ve never been in doubt that
the mechanical watch would survive. My mantra has long
been that the survival of the mechanical watch is ensured
by its qualities: it is historic, technical, intellectual, aesthetic,
useful and even amusing. These properties have sustained the
popularity of mechanical watches through the ages and are
bound to carry it well into the future.
One of the real benefits of the Co-Axial escapement: it will
play a major role of extending the popularity of mechanical
watches into the 21st century and beyond.”
Omega
Planet Ocean Sea Master
Complicated watches
Performance & Precision
Born of the desire to defy the laws of mechanics by
combining the greatest number of functions in one case,
ultra-complicated watches are the ultimate expression
of the watchmaker’s art. These timepieces are almost
exclusively made as a very limited edition - some will
only ever be made once - for the joy of collectors and
admirers of exploits. Numerous timepieces should
warrant the title of “complicated” and even “very
complicated”. Since these watchmakers have made every
effort to extend the limits of their art - and demonstrate
their own dexterity - by combining the greatest possible
number of functions in the restricted space afforded by a
watch case.
The foremost ‘Manufactures’ continue to vie in their
bid to create the “world’s most complicated watch”.
Among these historical exploits, particular mention must
go to Breguet, Vacheron Constantin, Jaeger LeCoultre,
Zenith and Audemars Piguet. Alongside such stunning
demonstrations of savoir-faire, watchmakers propose
an impressive number of “grande complication” watches
which, while having fewer functions, are even more
attentive to simplicity of use, functionality and legibility.
Breguet
Breguet’s Classique Hora Mundi was a Baselworld star
this year. In simple terms, it is the first example of a
mechanical timepiece with an instant-jump time zone
display. All of the displays jump between time zones with
the push of a button. Once you see it, the concept is so
intuitive, you wonder why it has not been done before.
Ulysse Nardin
Ulysse Nardin continues to be in the forefront of
watchmaking technology by pioneering new materials in
manufacturing high precision movement components and
most innovative timepieces. Ulysse Nardin Sonata with an
alarm with cathedral gong, countdown indicator and a dual
time system with instant time zone adjustor.
Jaeger-LeCoultre
Duo Metre - An exceptional timepiece with amazing
focus on each detail beginning with the mechanics and
ending with the spectacular decorated finish of the
movement. The movement nicknamed the “dual Wing:
is powered by 2 separate mechanisms that drive the two
features of the watch (Time & Chronograph), while a
single regulating mechanism ensures equally high accuracy
of all features.
MONT BLANC
In 2007 Mont Blanc joined forces with Minerva
transforming it into the Institut Minerva de Recherche en
Haute Horlogerie. Dedicated to reinvigorating tradition
through innovation. The new venture focuses its
efforts on developing new movements and watchmaking
techniques.
Vacheron Constantin
Classic designs is the patrimony collection’s strong suit, its
fundamentals clearly reflects Vacheron Constantin’s founding
values. Beating mechanical rhythms both simple and
highly sophisticated, its timepieces also express the brands
contemporary elegance.
Complicated watches
Franck Muller
Aeternitas - The most complicated wrist watch in the
world with 36 complications, 1483 components and 99
jewels. The Mechanic Tourbillon, Carillon Westminster
on 4 hammers and 4 gongs, Chronograph with fly-back
mechanism and only one push-piece, Perpetual Calendar
Secular, Equation of time, Two additional time zones,
Automatic self-winding mechanism for the movement
and the Westminster carillon.
Velocity helps predict where a tornado will travel and how fast, high performance watches
fuses technical prowess and exceptional accuracy in timekeeping
Jaeger-LeCoultre
A remarkable combination of technical performance and
high watchmaking tradition, this exceptional timepiece
has added a new dimension to Jaeger-LeCoultre’s
heritage in the form of a double complication movement.
Its refined design and exclusive finishes are a true
homage to traditional fine watchmaking.
Zenith
The Striking 10th is capable of timing events with accuracy
down to 1/10 of a second. It accomplishes this thanks to its
“high beat” movement, which oscillates 36,000 times per
hour, or 10 times per second. Other chronographs only
oscillate at five or eight times per second, making them
unable to claim the precision of the Zenith El Primero
Striking 10th.
Audemars Piguet
Hand-wound tourbillon chronograph with18-carat yellow
gold case and Audemars Piguet folding clasp, transparent
sapphire caseback. Water-resistant to 20 metres.
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Sports watches
PIAGET
If the memory of the past does indeed serve to write the
future, the Piaget Polo Fortyfive is certainly a vivid illustration
of the maxim. Featuring a trendy 45mm diameter case
reminiscent of the 45 minutes of a polo match.
Audemars Piguet
BREGUET
Given the reliability and accuracy of this calibre, these
newcomers to the Royal Oak Offshore collection might well
lay claim to be simply perfect - each in their own distinctive
way.
The Breguet Type XXII Flyback Chronograph GMT has the
fastest movement on the market. One benefit is the ability to
record with 1/20th of second chronograph accuracy, and the
other obvious benefit, is higher accuracy in timekeeping.
Baume & Mercier
OMEGA
Bell &
Ross
Bell & Ross
renowned for its
quest for innovation
and performance.
Setting this watch
aside from its
many competitors
is the casing
covered entirely of
ceramic creating
an un-scratchable
lightweight and
comfortable
timepiece that
is not only soft
to touch but
immediately adapts
to the wearers body
temperature.
It takes exceptional powers of visual imagination to design the
perfect watch, every detail of Baume & Merciers Capeland
chronograph was minutely considered and all materials chosen
to create a future classic.
As the watch world embraces ceramics, Omega has been
quietly developed the SI 14 silicon balance spring which has
added to the watches’ already outstanding stability and long
term timekeeping performance.
Let’s get Sporty!
Long live sport! There is a wristwatch made for every activity, and certainly every sport
Ulysse
Nardin
The brands major
claim to fame is the
production of highly
complicated watches
and chronometers
that are technical
masterpieces of
innovation and
precision. The
company is noted
for maintaining close
relationships with
the top scientists
and inventors
throughout its
history, thus assuring
excellence and stateof-the art creations
and the Ulysse
Nardin dual time is
yet another example
of exceptional
watchmaking.
CARTIER
Contemporary and refined the Calibre de Cartier reinterprets
the round form in watchmaking with character and style.
This timepiece is a combination of sporting masculinity and
exceptional expertise.
IWC
The outstanding feature of the IWC Aquatimer Automatic
2000 is its unusually high pressure-resistance of 200 bar. With
its high-quality rubber-coated case, the Aquatimer feels every
bit as good as it looks.
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Ladies watches
Piaget
Under the spotlight,
the Piaget Rose
collection plays the
starring role. One
by one, the watches
exhibit their dazzling
silhouettes fashioned
in gold and studded
with precious
stones.
Their perfect
proportions and
shapes evoke the
flowing lines of the
most prestigious
Haute Couture
creations. Each
has its own way of
creating a sensation.
Cartier
Vacheron
Constantin
Feminine and
audacious, the
Delices de
Cartier watch
demonstrates the
know-how and the
creativity of the
Cartier house.
Its voluptuous and
generous case
brings us
to a sweet
world.
Although the collection
was unveiled in 1972,
it still manages to rock
the world of horology
in today’s day and age.
This time Vacheron
Constantin is returning
its 1972 original model
to the spotlight by
unveiling a new model
distinguished at the
time by the “Diplôme
du Prestige de la
France”.
Bell & Ross
To create the Bell & Ross aviation watch, the designers took their inspiration from
aeronautical instrumentation, the ultimate reference point for
legibility and reliability.
All Women
Fashion trends come and go at break neck speeds these days, but beautiful,
women’s timepieces remain a fashion item that will never go out of style
Baume et Mercier
This edition is available in a simple classic style or a more
modern style featuring the Hampton Milleis Series, or a
version of bold/classic and sport watches from the Hampton
Classic Square to the Hampton
Classic Chronograph.
Audemars
Piguet
Royal Oak Lady Gemset watch features a
33mm stainless steel case,
diamond bezel, and a mattefinished white strap with a
deployment buckle.
This watch is water resistant
to 50 meters.
Chanel
Chanel invents a new colour ‘chromatic’. This chromatic
colour has been created using a high tech 21st century
material titanium ceramic, producing ever-changing
sparkling points of light.
ULYSSE NARDIN
Today’s Ulysse Nardin Dual Time Lady watches offer
the interesting combination of a luxurious long lasting
timepiece with trendy fashionable mother of pearl dials in
a variety of modern colours.
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Master pieces
The Mini Peacock
pendant is a
cascade of
colour and light
that creates
a spectacular
visual effect and
adorns the neck
of the woman
that chooses to
wear it.
Framed in white gold and burnished, set
with a remarkable variety of precious
stones. Diamonds, 3,500 sapphires and
many emeralds to give the colour of
peacock feathers effect and reach a total
of 18.55 carats. This exceptional piece
has another special feature, the necklace
structure provides for a series of moving
parts that can be used separately as a
pendant or brooch.
Inspired
by Pride
Peacocks feathers are truly one of nature’s
most beautiful creations, peacock inspired
fine jewellery are truly masterpieces
DAMIANI
Inspired by Nature - This jewellery collection is a
reinterpretation of the exclusive Masterpiece Peacock
collection. The painstaking attention given to details and
peculiarities play a fundamental role in the creation of these
masterpieces of goldsmith’s craftsmanship. The pieces that
comprise this jewellery collection for women, bracelet,
earrings and necklace, are the result of a skillful combination
of gold and gemstones that create fascinating nature inspired
chromatic effects, bringing to mind the shapes and colours of
peacocks’ feathers.
Drops of pure and radiant light, the
precious earrings that complete this
jewellery collection are made of
diamonds, sapphires and emerald gems
that elegantly and lightly caress the sides
of the face.
Diamonds
Boucheron
Ava Collection, the high jewellery house
that has been a fixture in the luxury industry
for over 150 years. Enticing and extremely
feminine the Ava collection had been inspired
by movie Icon Ava Gardner. The pureness and
precious elegance embrace into marvellous
jewels with a contemporary classic imprint.
Flavio
Flavio design luxuriously audacious items of jewellery
to be worn in original ways, striking the perfect
symbiosis between its jewellery expertise and
creativity. Whether a diamond set ring or pendent, it
challenges the codes of feminine jewellery always true
to its identity.
Piaget
Magic gardens - Piaget opens the doors to its secret
garden, which it has been carefully cultivating for several
years. It has taken all of Piaget’s secrets to create enough
magic to transform the elements of a structured garden
into the marvellous pieces of the Magic Gardens of Piaget
collection. Beads of water have been crystallized into
diamond drops, while roses have been transformed into
precious diamond rings.
Antonini
Irresistibly glamorous - Poetically displayed with
sophisticated elegance Antonini’s creations are iconic of
contemporary design and timeless romance. Their perfect
proportions and shapes evoke the flowing lines of the
most beautiful jewellery pieces in the world.
Diamonds
Piaget
Under the spotlight, the Limelight collection plays the
starring role. All stars love to dazzle amidst the crackling
flashes of the cameras, all eyes fixed on them. Heir to
the first pieces of Piaget jewellery, Limelight extends
an invitation to tread the red carpet in a reflection of
its flamboyant inventiveness. One by one, the items of
jewellery exhibit their dazzling silhouettes fashioned
in gold and studded with diamonds. Their perfect
proportions and shapes evoke the flowing lines of the
most prestigious Haute Couture creations.
Damiani
Chignon - This collection showcase the exceptional design
and craftsmanship of Damiani jewellery. White gold bands
woven together are brightened by precious diamonds,
which coil up like lace work of rare beauty.
Inspired by Light
Since the dawn of time, diamonds have been a potent symbol of love, luck and romance
ID
Diamonds are mirrors of geological time, resonating with
the eternal spirit and joy of its owner. A symbol of eternity
and the universe, this collection reflects the sparkling
perfection of the stars and planets.
Cocktail jewellery
Antonini
The expression of modern femininity and timeless elegant
jewellery is a tradition that Antonini Milano has represented
around the world since 1919. Porto Cervo collection is
yet another sophisticated and unconventional creation by
Antonini.
Mimi
MIMI is an exquisite young jewellery brand designed by
Giovanna Broggian. MIMI means ‘beauty’ and its jewellery
depicts just that. The flawless pieces are a result of
sophisticated aesthetic approach inspired by the colours and
magic of the universe with an unmistakable ‘Italian style’.
The collection is a sophisticated and fascinating
combination of gold and pearls.
MIMI
Season after season Mimi transforms women’s jewellery
into such beautiful and inspirational pieces. The Juliet
collection is forged from the finest precious stones.
Zoccai
Hand-made unique jewellery that today represent the
Zoccai Style. A fine interpretation of gold and precious
stones with a particular alchemy of lines and a harmonic
contrasts of colours.
Chaumet
Attrape-moi - Chaumet’s collection of jewellery is plotted like
a game of seduction. A veiled declaration of modesty. Si tu
m’aimes... Sentimental, sublime, amusing jewels that reinterpret
the idea of nature and a web in a precious lace work of gold
and diamonds.
Cocktail jewellery
Armas
The seductive nature of these jewels is a
temptation that need not be resisted. The
abracadabra collection of rings and bracelets
by Armas adjust magically to fit all sizes each
containing a patented titanium mechanism.
Fancy That
Marco Bicego
Gem stones in magical colours & warm sensual gold are joined
to create an alluring sophisticated collection. Paradise pearl
unites drop cut gems and pearls of three different shades.
The final result fascinating classic eternal jewellery.
The newly interpreted haute joaillerie collection lives up to high
standards of quality, creativity and innovation
Gioielliamo
Innovative and stylish shapes are the reinterpretation of
classic gold jewellery from a modern point of view and are
embellished by semi-precious stones, a jewel accessory
worn with ease for every occasion.
Damiani
The moon drops rings by Damiani are versatile and easy to
match, available in the three shades of gold and with precious
and semiprecious stones of different colours. They can be
worn one by one or mixed together. The soft and rounded
shapes are designed to attract contemporary women who can
create a personal style by combining different pieces.
Gold
TALENTO
Irregular circles
are intertwined to
create asymmetrical
lines that follow
the body lines.
Hand engraved
and adorned with
pave of diamonds
to create a refined
gleaming effect.
This collection
by Talento is
reminiscent of
the goldsmith’s
heritage.
ANtonini
Chic Element - the contrast of gold with diamonds to
brighten up each piece in the collection are as good for day
wear as they are for the evening, without missing that Chic
element that always defines Antonini.
Boucheron
Graceful and
Precious - Its fluidity
of the Delilah necklace
and the creativity
and passion invested in
materialising this masterpiece
build together a timeless elegant piece
of jewellery meant to underline femininity and the
endless possibilities in which gold can be used. An
astonishing work of art embodying an elegant gold
scarf embellished with diamonds, the beautiful
obsession of the house of Boucheron.
FOPE
International designer Gaetano Pesce, whose colourful
artworks are the background of Fope latest Flex’it Solo
collection. In the picture, flexible bracelets in white, rose
and yellow gold with diamonds. Flex’it Solo represents a
new interpretation of the flexibility concept, while taking
its inspiration from the Unica collection, one of the brand’s
best sellers in the Nineties.
Gold
BOUCHERON
Crafted from four golds in rose, chocolate,
yellow, and white, three of the bands are
embossed in patterns of grosgrain, diamond
point, and the fourth is polished smooth for
contrast. The subtle yet striking drama of the
piece results from the fusion of the unusual
materials and textures.
Good as Gold
Where traditional gold jewellery making techniques meet
modern designs. Truly solid gold creations
PIAGET
The Possession collection is an impressive
fashion statement. The round features
of these designs imply the perfection of
every material. The ring motif gives each
piece their aesthetic form. Chaumet
Liens de Chaumet “ Liens d’amour”
asymmetric ring in pink, yellow or
white gold with diamond set links
DAMIANI
The Damiani Metropolitan Dream collection is inspired
by skyscrapers and the cuboid look of large metropolises.
Damiani master goldsmith’s needed to develop special
techniques in order to get the distinctive texture on the
surface of the pieces of this collection. The collection
consists of rings, bracelets, earrings and pendants in yellow,
pink, brown or black gold with diamonds embedded into
the texture.
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Cultured Pearls
Design for Life
Pearls express both the best of contemporary fashion trends and a timeless, eternal
elegance, a perfect balance of tradition and innovation
From ancient royalty to modern fashion, pearls have held sway as the most desired and elegant adornment. Today’s haute
couture houses recognize the value of pearls’ classic appeal. Indeed, some of the most famous Mikimoto designs are in this
timeless category. When building a jewellery wardrobe to enhance our diverse lifestyle everyday must-haves should be pearls.
The versatility of pearls could be worn in an infinite number of ways. Mikimoto pearls are ultimately the best pearls in the world
only 5% of the world’s harvested pearls are chosen by Mikimoto.
Mikimoto Poseidon
These Mikimoto collections combine the craftsmanship and sophistication of design with the highest quality cultured pearls in the
world. The pearls are truly the focal point of the jewellery pieces, thanks to an exclusive spring tension system that holds them in
place. Each piece is individually made and finished by hand, a luxury that very few manufacturers can provide.
Pearl Types:
White South Sea
The magnificent, satiny lustre of these fantastic white pearls is
produced by the silver-lipped South Sea oyster. Their subdued
opalescence will subtly change in appearance under different
light conditions, making them a constant marvel to behold.
Harvested in sizes from 9mm and up, their shapes range from
round, oval or teardrop to free-form baroque.
Golden South Sea
These opulent pearls are produced by the golden-lipped
oyster. Harvested in sizes of 9mm and up, their warm, natural
golden colour is said to be rarer than gold itself. The colour
palette ranges from light champagne to a very rare, deep gold.
This oyster species can also produce richly luminescent white
pearls, but the deeper golden colours are the most coveted of
all pearls.
Black South Sea
The breathtaking colour of these naturally black pearls is
produced by black-lipped oysters in the waters off Tahiti and
Okinawa. Sizes begin at 8mm, in round, oval, teardrop or
unique baroque shapes. While characterised as black, the rich,
dark colours actually range from slate grey, silver and pistachio
to peacock green and midnight black with overtones of green,
rosé or blue.
Akoya Pearl
Prized for their brilliant lustre and rich colour, Akoya pearls
are a traditional symbol of elegance and beauty. Produced by
Japan’s Akoya oysters, they are the most popular of all pearl
types. Depending on the size of the oyster, they grow from
3-10mm.
Mikimoto Cascata
News
190 YEARS AGO
A MAN BET ON HORSES AND CHANGED
WATCHMAKING FOREVER .
In 1821, at a horse race in Paris, Nicolas Rieussec successfully tested his
revolutionary invention that allowed time to be recorded to an accuracy of a
fifth of a second. The chronograph was born. A tribute to a visionary man,
the Montblanc Nicolas Rieussec Chronograph Anniversary Edition is centred on the
essence of his invention, the rotating disc technique. Monopusher chronograph,
manual-winding manufacture movement. 18K white-gold case. 30 min.
and 60 sec. rotating disc counters. Limited edition of 90 pieces. Crafted in the Montblanc
Manufacture in Le Locle, Switzerland.
We’re celebrating this anniversary with “ The Beauty of a Second” short-film contest,
presented by Wim Wenders. Enter now at montblanc-onesecond.com. Every second counts.
accessories
Choice Cuff links
Cuff links say a lot about a man’s personality, they make the
perfect addition to any cuff. Our collections include casual and
classical styles from Mont Blanc, Piaget, Breguet and Baraka.
LOUIS
CARTIER
FOUNTAIN
PEN ROMAN
NUMERALS
DECOR
In a world of computers,
handwriting and
personal signatures have
become meaningful
rituals. Cartier adds a
new sensual dimension
through precious
material and prestigious
designs.
CARTIER
The Ballon Bleu watch series is a beautiful and unique addition
to the Cartier watch line. The crown is set with a sapphire
stone which is then covered by a steel protector. The Ballon
Bleu is available in: the Ballon Bleu full size watch, the Ballon
Bleu medium size watch, and finally in a smaller ladies watch
size. Also available from the Ballon Bleu watch collection is the
new Ballon Bleu Chronograph watch and pocket watch.
Star Attractions
Steal a march on Santa Clause with our ultimate writing instruments & many
other seriously stylish and innovative accessories
Valuable ambience
for valuable watches
Exquisite watches deserve to be kept and displayed
in an ambience that befits the value of these
miniature works of art and reflects the ardent
collector’s passion for precision.
MONTEGRAPPA
Creative energy never stops and is constantly renewed. The
modern and dynamic new NeroUno Linea collection is proof
that Montegrappa, the first Italian pen manufacturer, continues
to amaze its devotees and admirers in almost a century of
superb craftsmanship.
By keeping an open ear for the wants and needs of
watch aficionados and boldly embracing innovative
solutions, Buben&Zorweg and the Collector Series
have moved on from the area of simple safekeeping
to place the passionate collector’s favourite pieces
in an exclusive and representative surrounding
that is itself an adornment for any discerning
environment. Each individual model of the
Collector Series with 16, 32 or 64 TIME MOVER®
units is a masterpiece of German craftsmanship.
Select materials, valuable woods and precious
varnishes, crystal glass and exquisite leather are all
crafted to perfection.
MONT BLANC
Discover the pleasure of writing with an old master.
As the scribes of your cherished moments, Mont Blanc writing
instruments are designed to accompany you throughout your
lifetime a true testament to quality.
Buben&Zorweg 32 TIME MOVER®
News
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