A Rolex has over 200 moving parts that come together to create an intricate, precise work of art. You don’t have to know how every single part of your Rolex works, but you should at least know how to set a Rolex watch.
Setting a Rolex is how you change the time and date displayed on the watch. It’s simple — with a few twists and turns of the right piece, you can take care of your watch and keep it accurate without making a trip to your local jeweler.
When it comes to a big investment, like an engagement ring, it’s normal to look for the best deal available. But while you’re shopping for discounts, make sure to consider why a ring is discounted. In almost every instance, a diamond alternative or substitute doesn’t have the inherent value of a diamond.
Many diamond shapes go in and out of style with the ever-changing trends. So, what do you do when your diamond needs a cut upgrade? One of the more recent cuts to lose popularity is the marquise. The classic, antique look of the marquise is currently rumored to look old-fashioned by many. However, there are still some who appreciate the cut as elegant and vintage.
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Need to find out how much your diamond is really worth? We’ve got you covered with an official Diamond calculator. This calculator is a great tool for discovering how much your diamonds are worth. At Capetown Capital Lenders, we evaluate diamonds based on current market prices.
Have you ever heard of a jewelry-backed loan? Fine jewelry has more value than just sparkle and shine. Your fine jewelry is a great option to use when you need quick cash. Many jewelry owners aren’t aware of the loan opportunities that their jewels give them. Your fine jewelry could be the perfect item for collateral.
Capetown Capital Lenders gave a loan for $1,000 on this Cartier Necklace.
This 18K yellow gold necklace is set with 2 brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.03 carat. It’s a hard piece not to ‘love’!
Knowing your jewelry and its history helps determine its value. With periods like the Edwardian era, Art Deco and Mid-Century design, it’s easy to misdate your vintage beauties.
The worth of an estate piece depends on what style is popular at whatever time the owner decides to sell. For instance, the Art Deco period has become fashionable again, so jewelry from that period is worth more because there are more potential buyers. Some classic styles are more resistant to the ebbs and flows of fashion, like pendent necklaces or single-stone engagement ring settings. A vintage piece that is out of fashion will rarely be worth more than the gems and metals of which it’s made.
There is only one Patek Philippe, and something about it catches collectors’ attention like no other luxury watch brand.
It might be the scarcity of the Swiss company’s timepieces and the technological innovation behind each watch. It might be the company’s long history and spotless reputation.
But really, it might just be the looks.
The Patek Philippe name is synonymous with high-end timepieces, and the brand’s watches are some of the most desirable pieces to own. Throughout the company’s nearly 200-year history, its watches have been crafted by generations of family members, worn by royalty and broken records at auction houses.
Anyone presented with the iconic Tiffany blue box knows to expect something special. Tied with a satin white bow, the little box symbolizes the timeless elegance of Tiffany & Co. The brand is a mainstay in classic American style, and has maintained its popularity for nearly 200 years through innovative design and advanced technology. Tiffany & Co. pieces practically sell themselves!
Rolex has long been dedicated to the “spirit of adventure” and has a long history of exploration. They were the first watch on the top of the world and the first watch on the bottom of the ocean.
In 2012 movie director and deep-sea explorer, James Cameron, was the first man to reach the deepest known part of the ocean, the Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trench, on a solo dive. As part of the expedition, Rolex engineered a special watch, The Deepsea D-Blue Dial, which went on the expedition with Cameron. Only two other individuals have made this dive, Jacques Piccard and U.S. Navy Lieutenant Don Walsh, on the Bathyscaphe Trieste expedition in 1960. Rolex was also a part of this pioneering expedition when they set the record, still held today, for the deepest depth, 10,916 meters (35,814 feet) achieved by man.
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