Titanium Jewelry Informational Resource

Best Gift For My Girlfriend

Tue, 19 May 2009 14:04:23 +0400

My girlfriend's birthday is coming and it's quite natural that now I am searching a gift for her. I thought over many things, mainly of various accessories - rings, bracelets, bags and others. She is crazy about stylish accessories, so usually I don't have any problems with gifts for her. But this time she will have an anniversary so I want to make an especial gift for her, a gift that will be remembered for a long time. It seems to me I have a great idea. I think over fake watches - they seem to be a good gift for anyone.

Personally I like two things about fake watches. First of all I like fake watches because these are watches of high quality. Though these are not produced by famous brands, they are very accurate. These watches do look beautiful and very stylish. I saw a stylish fake watch, but I did not think this was replica - the watch looked really marvellous. Secondly, these watches are very accessible. If you compare the price of an authentic watch and the price of a fake watch, you will realize that fake watch is much more accessible. I wondered why these watches that have so high quality cost are so inexpensive. It turned out that these watches are made out of cheaper, yet high quality materials.

I browsed the Internet in search of a stylish fake watch and I have found so models that draw my attention. For instance Chopard Happy Hour fake watch. This model is very adorable. It is decorated with "diamonds" and features an easy to read pearl face. My girlfriend likes diamonds and other gemstones, so I think she will be glad to receive such a gift.

As well my attention was drawn by Bvlgari B.zero1 35mm BL-55 fake watch model. The heart that decorates this nice model looks very lovely.

I have seen many other nice fake watch models, so now I have the only problem - what model to choose. Next time I will be searching for a gift for my father and perhaps I will make the same gift for him - a fake watch. Of course, this won't be a watch like the mentioned above. This perhaps will be Panerai replica watch or some other sports model for men. Fortunately, the range of fake watches is very rich and I am sure among these models I will find the best one that will become a great gift to remember.

Genuine connoisseurs choose Breguet

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 13:21:50 +0300

Those who are interested in high quality and elegantly designed timepieces, know that Breguet is the watch company that produces only exclusive wristwatches Breguet is the watch company that has been on the market for very long time. During all the 235 years this famous watch brand makes timepieces that are famous as ones of the most outstanding in the world of watch making. These watches are launched for those who choose most accurate and most elegant timepieces that make their owners look very cute. Those who own a watch from Breguet understand that these fantastic chronographs cannot be compared with any other watches. These wristwatches are released with enormous respect towards the greatest traditions of the art of watch making as well as to modern technologies that provide new nice possibilities for watch makers.

The man who launched watch manufacturer Breguet was Abraham Louis Breguet , born on January,10 in 1747 in Nauchatel. When Breguet was a teenager his mother and father divorced and his mother married again. Some time later Abraham Louis and his step father went to Paris where they worked together at a watch workshop. In Paris Breguet worked at the watch company where he penetrated into the secrets of watch manufacturing and was a student of a a college where he learned mathematics. In 1775 Breguet, being a young watch manufacturer started his first watch store in Paris, where his nice watch models won great fame with French elite.

During the time of French revolution Breguet left France for Switzerland where he launched his watch workshop. In 1795 Breguet moved to France and established again his workshop. Firstly Abraham Louis Breguet began development of his own mechanism for ordinary watch models and timepieces with repeaters. In 1801 Breguet begins selling his watches abroad, first of all to Russia that was the nicest at that moment. In 1783 Breguet was ordered to make a complicated watch for the queen of France Marie Antoinette. The brand developed fantastically complicated wristwatch that was completely assembled in a decade.

Public saw the Marie Antoinette watch model only in 1827, when the developer of this wristwatch was already in the other world. Marie Antoinette is one of the most complicated watch models the world of watch making ever saw.
After French revolution this watch model belonged to many persons and in the end the timepiece became an exhibit of the Museum of Muslim Art in Jerusalem. Today watch connoisseurs do not have a possibility to see this outstanding model, since the watch was stolen from the Museum in April of 1983.

In 1810 the company becomes the official supplier of French Royal Fleet. After this event the model Marine appeared. This model astounded watch aficionados by its perfection and it was awarded by the king in 1815.

Breguet was a person who always wanted to do the best and thanks to his inventions and achievements he had many titles and awards. For instance, Abraham Louis Breguet was a member of Royal Academy of Science.

The list of the company's achievements is very long, it contains lots of nice inventions, including tourbillion that allowed watch makers to issue fantastically accurate watch models. Now all well known watch brands issue timepieces with tourbillions.

In 1999 Breguet joined Swatch Group and continued making watches that amaze by their preciseness and beautiful design. Each wristwatch from this brand has its own number. Now the range of timepieces from Breguet is enormously rich. All the today's wrist watches from Breguet can be divided into four series: Classic, Grand Complications, Marine and Type XX Aeronavale.

Breguet Marine: This model was developed in 1815, presently the company presents modern version of this wristwatch model. Timepieces from this great series possess big case and screw-binding winder. The case features engravings "Horloger de la Marine" or simply Marine. Female customers adore the female version of Marine watch models that is made out of gold of the highest quality and are incrusted with diamonds.

Type XX Aeronovalle Breguet Timepieces: This collection was designed to show the historical connection between aeronautics and watch manufacturing. First wrist watch models from this series were developed in 1950, however, the whole model range was presented in 1995.

Grand Complications Breguet Wrist Watches: These are great wrist watch models that possess a great number of of additional functions: chronograph, "jumping hour", tourbillion and other functions. Technical complicity is not the only advantage of wrist watch models from this series that has watch models with very beautiful design.

Classic Breguet Timepieces: These are very thin wrist watch models for those who adore beautiful design. Automatic chronographs and watches with manual winding are included in this great series.
Owing to their great properties, wrist watch models from Breguet are considered ones of the most outstanding in the world. Wristwatches from this manufacturer conform to all the demands of watch aficionados. Watches from Breguet are perfectly reliable timepieces that astound by their beautiful design.

The catalogue of Breguet offers to your attention a great variety of reliable and beautifully designed wrist watches. Breguet makes chronographs that cater all tastes. In Breguet stores you will choose simple and complicated, big and small wrist watches, jewelry wrist watches and watch models with strict design.

Breguet is the watch company that never lays on its laurels, it always strives for producing very complicated and perfectly accurate chronographs. Designers from Breguet make up most beautiful watch models for persons who wish to look terrific always and everywhere. Timepieces from Breguet are intended for those who wish to be elegant and punctual.

Beautiful Bands for Men - Best Way to Express Yourself

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 11:11:11 +0300

It is not a secret that in comparison with women men do not wear jewelery pieces so often. And long-standing traditions also have an influence. Not all men are ready to wear something precious and beautiful because they think it is a women's occupation.
Present-day jewelers decided to study ancient jewelry traditions when jewelry pieces and adornments for men were considered to be a sign of good taste. The results they got jewelers decided to apply for today's necessities. It have turned out to be not so difficult. Some times ago scientists who were working on a dig found a very beautiful men's ring in Oriental style. The piece impressed by its beauty and elegance not only those who found it but all men who saw it. The idea was successfully borrowed.
Nowadays the refinement of ancient Oriental piece is realized in new jewels for men.
The collection of men's rings is extremely popular. As it turns out, it was not difficult to achieve success - designers managed to reproduce the spirit of the ancient East. A man of antiquity was a real knight, a generous women's defender, a man who was bold and strong.
The collection of men's rings - even the most modest in design - can accentuate and attract ladies' attention.
The jewelry pieces for men have a very original design and are not heavy. They look very impressive but do not ruin family's budget.
There really is a time stamp on the rings, as if they live in two dimensions - the romantic Middle Ages and modern period.
Men should not be afraid to wear jewelry pieces - they make their look complete, add stylishness, show social position and good taste.
Great rings for men are made in titanium. This is the best material â durable and stylish.

New Baume and Mercier Collection for Men

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 11:11:11 +0300

When speaking about a watch's performance, the first words that come to mind are precision, resistance and flexibility. These are exactly the basic characteristics of the new Baume and Mercier watch collection for men.

The timepieces from the collection are powered by self-winding high precision movements provided with useful functions. The brand's watchmakers opted for steel and titanium cases to guarantee their sturdiness, and black vulcanized rubber to guarantee suppleness and shock absorption. All the timepieces reveal impeccable finishing with the Baume and Mercier signature.

The new Baume and Mercier Hampton XL Magnum and Riviera XL Magnum are equally suitable for wearing while one is busy in the surroundings of a city as well as when involved into a variety of leisure activities. Providing supreme sturdiness and water resistance, these are ideal instruments for sailing, diving, and other sports. The timepieces' creators wanted them to be amphibious by nature and accompany their owners through most exciting moments of life, while measuring every second.

The choice of high-performance materials - steel, titanium and rubber, for the new Hampton and Riviera models strengthens their masculine appeal due to first-rate technical and functional characteristics. Real watch-lovers will enjoy looking at the beating heart of the timepieces as the mechanical self-winding movement is visible through an oblong porthole in the case-back.

The new Baume and Mercier collection feature the distinctive characteristics of the brand's legendary Hampton and Riviera lines. The new timepieces reflect the priority of the Geneva-based brand: to represent a traditional Swiss watch company perfectly in tune with its times.

Since the day of the brand's establishment in 1830, Baume and Mercier has taken great care of its lines' continuous evolution, yet paying much attention to detail, top quality standards and fine craftsmanship principles, having forged most respectful reputation in the horology field.

Gorgeous Jewels from Mimi

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 11:11:11 +0400

Have you ever heard of Mimi? This is the second line of the main pearl world brand Mikimoto House. Jewels for the second line are made by an Italian designer who is the author of a very famous jewelry line from Mikimoto called Milano.
It is worth mentioning that Milano jewels are very special if compared to the other company's that in majority of cases can be characterized by conservatism, virtue, dignity and high price. As for Milano, these are fashion-jewels, very trendy, stylish and modern ones. Here it is possible to note one of the main Milano's peculiarities and namely the concept âpearls in motionâ that makes the collection closer to the highest level of casual-joaillerie pieces.
The art ideology of MIMI company is built upon amazing lightness and impressionability freshness of jewelry pieces.
Jewelry pieces from MIMI collection are destined for young women and for those who want to feel young.
You should know that MIMI jewels are great to complete your look. You can freely wear them from morning till night because they are of pret-a-porter class.
Mimi brand offers a number of items such as rings, earrings, pendants, bracelets.
Don't think that the collection consists only of pearls. There are a lot of colorful gems as well. They use pink, yellow and white gold in the collections and mostly pink pearl.
It's difficult to say whether Mimi jewels are simple or complicated.
Mimi has a lot of collections. Flowers represents a fashionable nowadays flower theme: wide bracelet, pendants and earrings made of white gold, with pearls and colorful gems.
But besides flower collection there are a lot of others also amazing ones. All of them are different but gorgeous.
So jewelry pieces from Mimi are real jewels. They are very light, simple and greatly executed. They are certainly able to conquer any woman's heart and make her feel happy.

Accent on the Wrist: The Most Striking Bracelets of the Season

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 11:11:11 +0400

It is known that rightly chosen bracelet can change the mood of the whole outfit. They traditionally think that bracelets add some jocosity and carelessness and even the simplest apparel will look more interesting with the accessory. Gold or made of simple plastics this small detail will play an important role in your image creation. So we offer a review of the most beautiful and stylish bracelets.

1. Ball-like bracelet. This is not a kind of bracelet that can be worn every day. Leave it for special occasions when you don't have to drive, to print or write. A party or a club is an ideal occasion to buy an adornment with balls.

2. It's a great variant if you don't want to choose shoes to match your dress or bag. Why not to combine shoes and bracelet instead? Moreover these two accessories opalize with all the colors of rainbow. Precious stones embellish everybody. This variant is great for everybody the most important is to rightly choose its color. By the way there's no need to choose a bracelet with precious stones. Semiprecious stones or even glass will also look great moreover their choice is more various and more interesting.

3. Great cartoons. There is a small child loving inside every woman even the most hard-working and severe. Sometimes it's very useful to let it out so don't be shy and at least sometime by yourself a bracelet from loved by everybody company Hello Kitty. Ice cream, cats and hearts â any lady can remain indifferent toward so cute items. But if you are afraid of high price for those childish adornments take any chain and ask younger sister or daughter to share her toys with you.

4. One color charm. If you want looking more refined and elegant, give preference to a bracelet in one color spectrum. Cute figures and amulets made of gold can hang upon a cute gold chain. Such kind of jewels will add secrecy to your image.

5.Ladies watches. Don't put on very ordinary wrist watch when you go for a date. The best option is to choose a bracelet with amulet-watch. It looks very stylish.

6. Amazing pendants. It is great if you're in great mood and want to flirt. Don't tell what your pendants symbolize â just continue your conversation.

7. Funny glass. Probably it's the most funny kind of bracelets. Colorful beads look like sun rays in jewelry execution. With them even classic dress gets some uniqueness. A bracelet on the wrist and a beautiful day is guaranteed.

7. Mystic amulets. Here you can show all your individuality. everything is appropriate here - just believe that it will bring you luck and it will work! Gold, silver, wood - there are plenty materials. The best option is to bring such a jewel from India or Thailand.

So you will certainly find something to match your taste and mood.

New Corum's Watch for Sailors

Tue, 31 Jul 2007 11:11:11 +0400

Corum launched its initial model of the Admiral's Cup Marees in 1992. The watch's three complex mechanisms indicated the lunar cycles. The timepiece was meant to become really useful for sailors as it provided information about the tides' strength, water levels' estimation, currents' strength, as well as the time of the tide. The Admiral's Cup Marees was soon appreciated as a veritable device that could prevent the ship from running aground.

In 2007 Corum directed by young Michael Wunderman decided to re-launch the collectors' timepiece. The same as the first model, the watch is powered by exclusive Co-277 automatic movement. As the reflection of the present-day tendency for considerably sized timepieces, the watch's case grew up to 48 mm. The latest evolution of the timepiece has been created in more avant-garde style. The brand's watchmakers used titanium for producing the case and clasp. As for the case back,bezel, and the lateral extension of the crown and bracelet, vulcanized rubber has been applied.

Due to the materials used, and especially the titanium's lightness, the brand's watchmakers managed to enlarge the size of the case without increasing its weight. One more advantage of the timepiece is its supreme resistance to oxidation and corrosion. The watch's owners will surely appreciate its flexibility, comfort of wearing, and anti-magnetic protection not to interfere with the devices and compasses on board.

The dial design of the Admiral's Cup Tides 48 has been inspired by the dodecagonal-shaped case of the Admiral's Cup watch collection. The hour markers feature the nautical pennants' shape. The pennants correspond to the International Signal Codes. The dial of the timepiece is reliably protected by a technically improved sapphire crystal. The case is provided with perfect 300 meters water-resistance.

The Corum Admiral's Cup Tides 48 is sure to become highly demanded by sailors who will appreciate its nautical characteristics, tide-gauging indications and distinctive 'post-modern' design.

Korloff Magic of Colors and Symbols

Wed, 04 Jul 2007 11:11:11 +0400

An indispensable detail of all Korloff jewelry pieces is brand's logotype. It has Russian roots as well as the company's famous black diamond's history. The logo appeared 20 years ago when the young house became the sponsor of a world event the chess match among two great Russian Grand Masters Anatoliy Karpov and Harry Kasparov for the title Chess King.

The tournament's prize was embellished with 1500 diamonds and executed in two back-to-back letter. Since that time this unusual sign has embellish all the Korloff collections. There is an impression the brand's founder Daniel Paillasseur is passionate sports lover. It turns out sport and jewelry art have a lot in common.

The purity of diamonds is in harmony with the ice transparency, the creative work inspiration with the jewelry shapes beauty.
The company's owner says that he creates exceptional jewelry pieces for exceptional women. And every jewels is a reflection on Her wonderful and unattainable one. French people say: Korloff - pour te dire j'aime ( to present her with Korloff means to make a declaration of love).

All Korloff jewels are special due to their magnificence. They as if cry: Look at me! Where else will you see such a beauty?!

Even the modest bands from Solitaire collection decorated with single diamond sparkle. The reason is that Korloff jewelers invented and patented their own Korloff cutting of 65 facets while there are 57 of them in classic faceting. And it makes even the smallest stones gleam.

Famous Korloff faceting repeats in many brands pieces.
Black diamonds that do not have special natural shine are also transformed into shining ones by Korloff jewelers.

One of the most famous house's collections is called Volga. A special visiting card of Korloff jewels is shining varnish.

14 bright hues are as magnets and immediately attracts attention.

Varnish is used in classic collections St.-Petersburg and St. Petersburg Junior and it can be multicolored or monochromatic.

But Korloff zest is first of all a luxurious shine of chosen precious stones and metals. They make jewelry pieces from 18 K white and yellow gold, diamonds, sapphires, emeralds, rubies and topazes.

They use sapphires of five different colors in Korloff collections: pink, yellow, blue, light blue and red.
Daniel Paillasseur - the company's owner likes originality, colors mixture and different materials.

Titanium A Really Cool Metal for Jewels

Tue, 19 Jun 2007 11:11:11 +0400

You know I'd like to tell you something about my preferences. I adore jewels and bijouterie and prefer unusual and original clothing (of course within reasonable limits). All my friends not only know about my likes and dislikes but often make me cool gifts. For example they can buy a jewel they would never dare to wear. That can be of a very original shape, unusual coloring, unique in design etc. And you know what â I think I'm just open for something new and fresh. I'm 100 per cent sure all my friends envy a little bit my boldness but they don't have enough courage to try on something that will certainly make them be the object of everybody's attention.

One of the latest items I've got is adonized titanium bead on a sterling silver snake chain.

The item is really special. You can see on the picture how bright it is! I like bright colors very much. I was not just happy to get such a pleasant item but I've found a lot of very interesting information. I mean I've learned a lot about titanium. I must say that I knew almost nothing about this great metal before. But when I was presented with a jewel made of titanium I've realized what amazing properties possess this great metal. Nowadays I would name titanium as one of the best metals for jewels as well as gold or platinum.

There are a lot of spheres titanium is used. For example they use titanium in medicine. And of course I should mention that there's no another metal so great for piercing as titanium is!

So you know I must say I fall in love with this great metal and probably I will start buying original designer jewels made of it. An original jewelry piece made of titanium can also be a great option for a person of any age and preferences. It is just necessary to rightly choose the piece taking into consideration the style and preferences of the person the gift is destined to.

IWC Creates Another Wonder for 'Fly-Addicted'

Wed, 30 May 2007 11:11:11 +0400

IWC president Georges Kern has always managed to commemorate the launch of every new timepiece as a really special event. To mark Top Gun version of IWC Double Chronograph the brand's president did something nobody would have expected â he flew out for a trap landing on a nuclear-powered Nimitz-class aircraft carrier. The landing was followed by a catapult launch to return to shore.

IWC and Kern have chosen the best place one could think of to launch the latest model of their Pilot's chronograph. The watch's titanium case back features the Top Gun U.S. Navy Fighter Weapons School logo.

The IWC Double Chronograph was first presented in 2006. The brand's designers and watchmakers thoroughly updated the initial model to come up with the Top Gun version. As a result, there appeared a remarkable timepiece aimed to win the hearts of military and movie fans, as well as those watch connoisseurs who haven't taken the opportunity to own the original model. The Top Gun model significantly differences from the 2006 Double Chronograph due to the following details:

a larger case size â the case 'grew' from 44 to 46 mm;
the chronograph hands are distinctively red;
striking titanium case back sports the Top Gun logo.

The Top Gun Double Chronograph is characterized by the same technical aspects as the model launched last year. Inside the case there beats IWC Caliber 79230. It operates at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour. The same as the original, the Top Gun is 60-meter water-resistant and comes on a black nylon-mesh strap that boasts supreme comfort of wearing.

The timepiece is sure to become highly demanded among watch collectors and pilots. It is based upon a successful combination of high-tech materials and traditional mechanics with relevant features, including anti-reflective glass, anti-magnetic inner-case, scratchproof case, and water-resistance. These peculiarities make the Top Gun really attractive in the eyes of pilots and just those who appreciate timeless quality and timekeeping values.

Titanium Rings For Real Men

Sun, 15 Apr 2007 11:11:11 +0400

Do you consider yourself to be a fashion guy? If yes I'd like to ask you - do you have a jewel made of titanium? If no you should know that titanium is considered to be the most fashionable metal today. There is a number of great jewelry pieces made of titanium. And what is great they are meant not only for women but men as well.
Especially popular among men are rings, some of them you can see on the picture. Each of them is very original and cool. And you know what, as for me some of them can be worn by women not just by men, how do you think?
As you can see all the bands are very stylish and original. And due to their natural color you can wear them with clothing of different colors. Even style of clothing can be different but of course it won't look great in combination with classic style, agree? So you have to see and define it yourself.
A jewelry piece made of titanium can be a great option of a gift for her or him. You can be certain that it will be liked and highly appreciated. Titanium has a number of amazing properties and it is recommended by medical specialists when you decide to practice piercing.
So if you want to strike your partner with originality and beautiful design together with amazing look, take count on jewelry pieces made of titanium and you will not loose.

Titanium jewels become more and more popular all around the world. You know I think it's useless to tell you about the advantages of jewels made of titanium. As for me it is better to try once. And I am sure that after this you'll become a devoted titanium jewelry lover. It can even grow into a real passion. And why not to collect jewels made of titanium - such a nice hobby, don't you think?

Titanium Pendant - Gorgeous Gift

Thu, 15 Mar 2007 11:11:11 +0300

Do you need to buy a gift for your beloved one but don't you know what to choose? You know almost every man has such kind of fear being in your situation. And it is not so strange - of course you have a desire to please her and make her happy by presenting her with an amazing and unforgettable gift. But at the same time you are afraid that she won't like it and you'll spoil her mood in such an important day for her.

You have a number of different ideas but you are not certain yet, am I right? There is only one thing you are sure she'll like - this is flowers.
But what about the rest? If you are going to present her with a cake, think twice first. You'll eat that cake with all the guests and nothing will remain. Almost the same thing will happen with perfumes - of course she'll enjoy it for some time but that's all.
So what to do then? Are you already scared? One of great options (and probably the best one) is to present her with a gorgeous jewelry piece. It is well known that women adore jewels and beautiful things to adorn themselves.

But of course that piece should also somehow express your tender attitude toward her. So look at the picture posted. The item you see is a great option of a gift for your lady - a chain with a pendant in heart shape. It is a very beautiful and original jewelry piece that can help to express your love and devotion. The piece is made of titanium - it becomes one of the most fashionable metal because it is not only very beautiful but durable as well. Moreover many people are sick and tired of boring jewels made of gold and platinum. They want something fresh and original. And in such a situation titanium jewels become very appropriate.
There is a rather wide choice of jewelry pieces made of titanium. So a heart-shaped pendant on a chain will make any girl happy. It will be an evidence of your love and passion, the best prove of your serious intentions. A cute detail of a pendant is that there is a small beautiful stone there. It can be colorless or of three colors to your choice: pink, yellow or lavender. As for me I like colorless gem most of all because I think that it greatly matches cold beauty of the metal.
But of course tastes differ and you should follow what your hearts prompts you.

Omega Titanium Watches

Fri, 23 Feb 2007 11:11:11 +0300

Today watch manufacturers create timepieces from several durable materials. Among them there are: white, yellow and pink gold, stainless steel, platinum and titanium. The latter is a material which is not very often used in a watch. The reason for using it is that it has a high level of strength, toughness, durability, low density as well as corrosion resistance and biological compatibility.

Titanium is actively used in producing condensers and turbine blades for electric power plants. Due to its durability it is used in architecture when constructing buildings and roofs. Among the watchmaking companies that use titanium there is Omega.

Three of its most remarkable titanium watches that I would like you tell you about are: Seamater Diver Chronometer, Seamaster Chronometer and Speedmaster. I think that all three models are created for a real man, for a man of adventure, a man passionate about sports and precision.

Seamater Diver Chronometer

Seamater Diver Chronometer is a timepiece that has a titanium case and bracelet. Inside the case there's Omega's in-house movement Caliber 1120. The mechanism is a self-winding one with a rhodium-plated finish. Seamater Diver Chronometer has a 44 hours power reserve.

Its face is covered by a domed anti-reflective and scratch resistant sapphire crystal. A black dial perfectly suits the titanium case. If you though that would be all for this watch then think again since this amazing creation is also up to 300 meters water resistant.

Seamaster Chronometer

The Seamaster Chronometer includes an in-house Caliber 3310. It is a self-winding chronograph which in its turn has a column wheel mechanism. This timepiece has a 55 hours power reserve. Its face is protected with the help of a domed anti-reflective and scratch resistant sapphire crystal. Just like Seamaster Diver Chronometer this one is 300 meters water resistant.

Speedmaster X-33

Finally there's a third model that I would like to tell you about. The Speedmaster X-33, just like the previous two models this one has an in-house Omega movement, which is Caliber 1666. It is a quartz movement which ensures precision timekeeping. Speedmaster X-33 has 26 months power reserve. The water resistance is up to 30 meters. The face of the watch is protected with a domed anti-reflective and scratch resistant sapphire crystal which is present at the upper mentioned two models.

Thus you got acknowledged with three superb titanium timepieces from Omega, I really hope you enjoyed reading the provided information. Today every watchmaking company looks forward to implement some new technologies in their works so to attract new customers and the use of titanium is surely a great step for Omega to remind that it is one of the leaders is the industry of complicated timepieces.

An Original Wedding Band or an Ordinary one? What to Choose?

Tue, 23 Jan 2007 11:11:11 +0300

Who told you that wedding bands should obligatory be made of platinum or at least gold? Don't you think that it's a kind of stereotype and probably a demonstration of the herd feeling? Why not to be original? Why not to display your own personality in an original way?
And if you are ready for that - your wedding is one of the best options to bust stereotypes.

And I can give a great idea how to do this. It's very simple in reality. Just buy wedding rings made of titanium. And not just a simple titanium but a black one.
I am sure a great number of people will like such a cool idea. But of course it is more suitable for couples with modern views on life.

In case a man and a woman lead rather traditional way of life and are afraid of everything new and ultrafashionable I doubt they will count on such kind of wedding rings for their wedding. Most likely they will choose a traditional wedding celebration: a bride is in gorgeous white gown while a groom is in black, a great number of people, beautiful wedding cake, cute ceremony that makes all guests crying from happiness and romanticism of the moment. Of course it's not the worst variant of a wedding. But a kind of banal.

Namely for those people who prefer novelties and are not afraid of bringing something uncommon and original into their life black titanium wedding rings are meant for.
You know there is a wide range of choice of black titanium wedding bands - just choose something to your own taste.

It is possible to buy a simple black titanium wedding band or give preference to something more original and refined such as bands with beautiful inlays.

As I'm still not a very bold person I would prefer a natural grey titanium band with a black titanium inlay. As for me it looks more elegant so to say.

But of course tastes are different and each couple chooses something the best appropriate for them. Finally not the color or the material of a wedding band is
Of course even the most expensive band with super diamonds can't be a guarantee that your feeling will last for eternity. In chase of gaining more and more money people often forget about simplest but so important for each of us things. Think about it at loose hours.

Chopard Creates Complicated Watches for Real Men

Fri, 19 Jan 2007 11:11:11 +0300

Chopard is a company that has always been close to the latest trends in the world of jewelry and watches. Many celebrities worldwide are proud to wear Chopard's creations on various celebrations, evening and parties. As one of the most recognizable brands in the world Chopard tries to keep in touch with the latest technologies used in watchmaking.

Thus its Mille Miglia collection includes timepieces made of titanium which is most often used in building planes. These watches are included in the Mille Miglia Racing Colors line and its colors may vary from grey, black and blue, to red and yellow.

Titanium is a light metal that has many advantages among which there are: high corrosion-resistance (sea water and chlorine), it is easy to work with and though it is light titanium is very strong and resistant to heavy weights. The men's chronometer chronograph from Mille Miglia collection is a symbol of precision and exclusive design. I would note that for a jeweler Chopard can make really nice complicated timepieces.

The watch was designed in order to commemorate the annual Italian auto-race. The titanium case has a see-through case back protected by a sapphire crystal glass. This makes it possible to see the mechanism of the watch. The automatic movement provides precision timekeeping and self-winding function. An elegant leather strap has a remarkable design having a pierced detail as well as red stitched detail.

The bezel of the chronograph is made of titanium as well. It has a perfect round shape and has an engraving of the tachometer scale. The dial is painted red at it includes three silver subdials and luminescent hands that show minutes and hours on Arabic numerals. This line is limited to only 1,000 timepieces.

Mille Miglia chronometer chronograph is a perfect sports watch for a man. It is up to 50 meters water resistant. Among its additional functions there's automatic date and tachymeter. The former is displayed between the four and five hour markers.

The watch perfectly suits anyone with an active lifestyle and which is passionate about precision timekeeping and traveling. With a red dial and an exclusive design Chopard Mille Miglia Chronograph can be easily recognizable and you will surely be proud to wear such watch.

Bright Titanium Jewels - A Way to Boost Spirits

Mon, 15 Jan 2007 11:11:11 +0300

I must admit that I adore bright colors. Everything bright and cheerful immediately raises my mood and I feel all-mighty. I also adore flowers. Flowers everywhere. And of course all those flowers should be very bright.

You know, being a woman I adore creating coziness. And I like my kitchen very much. It is a place where am a Queen (smile). So buying different ware, cups, plates, dishes, jugs, sets for spicery etc. I give preference to original bright coloring. I choose the most beautiful items (of course to my own taste). For example recently I bought a very cute tea service consisting of six cups with six saucers. I like its coloring very much. There is beautiful violets print there. Moreover the set is of the highest quality and has a prop. I put it on my small kitchen table and it looks great there. It is so nice sitting in front of my TV set in the evening after hard working day and drinking tea with lemon using such beautiful ware!

Ok but that's enough with the ware and housekeeping. I've ranged far and white.
Actually I wanted to tell you about something more glamorous. That is about a very fashionable nowadays metal for jewellery pieces - titanium. Titanium is a great metal that is used in many spheres of human activity. And the time to use it in jewellery industry has come!

You should also know thatnot just simple titanium but colorful titanium exists. And as you've probably guessed I like colorful titanium items the most.

There are a lot of different colorful titanium jewels, for instance blue, purple, night sky, blue moon, solar ash etc. Sounds impressive, isn't it? And be sure it looks wonderful as well!

For example I like a titanium ring with an engraved patterned in blue color. First of all its design is very original. And of course such a great blue color adds some unusualness to the ring.

In general colorful jewellery pieces are great because it is possible to combine them with your outfit that makes a great match.

Titanium jewellery pieces are very beautiful. They are really worth being among the most refined jewellery items made of gold or platinum. It is really cool metal for cool people. If you don't believe - just make sure in it. Just buy a cute titanium jewel.

Titanium Engagement Ring - She is Yours Forever!

Mon, 08 Jan 2007 11:11:11 +0300

Are you going to make proposal? If you are a romantic person, you certainly want to make it something special, am I right? So you need to carefully think everything over. For example you should think how to create favorable atmosphere. Probably a classic variant of making a proposal will suit you the best: roses, candles, romantic songs, tasty dinner and of course an engagement ring. In case you want to impress your darling, don't leave the purchase of an engagement ring for her for the last moment.

And of course it should be something very beautiful and original. And I can give you a piece of advice here - give preference to a titanium engagement ring. First of all it is an ultrafashionable metal for jewelry pieces. Also titanium is a very durable metal. And probably the best thing about titanium is that it looks great and impressive.

For example just have a look at the picture you can see here. The engagement ring is made of titanium and a beautiful sapphire and six diamonds. As for me the piece is very romantic and cute. Oh by the way, it is also possible to substitute sapphire by a diamond. Of course the price will be higher in this case but you shouldn't try to save your money in such an important moment of your life.

You know a friend of mine chose namely titanium ring with a gorgeous diamond to make proposal. He was very happy and said that he made the right choice. Her girlfriend was on the top of the world because of joy and happiness. She didn't expect this happened so quickly. And she almost fell in love with the engagement ring he presented her with. She told that she had never seen something more beautiful and original. And now she is a happy owner of beautiful and charming engagement ring with diamonds. All her friends envy her and are delighted with the originality of the ring.

There are a great number of people who still prefer buying jewels made of gold, platinum or silver. Some people even don't know about the existence of amazing jewellery pieces made of one of the greatest metals - titanium.

But those people who are experts in good and high quality things prefer titanium jewels of original design.

With the help of titanium engagement ring it's very easy to express your feelings, to show to your loved woman your love and devotion. You just have to present her with it - everything rest the ring will show her itself.

Audemars Piguet - Royal Oak Concept

Mon, 25 Dec 2006 11:11:11 +0300

I have always been interested what power drives watchmakers towards creating new innovations and making new daring steps. Having read a lot of reviews and articles on the topic, I have found out that every new even minor step forward requires continuous research and hard work. It is often the case that the introduction of new materials for producing watch's parts offers a lot of advantages.

This is the case with Audemars Piguet's Royal Oak Concept watch. Audemars Piguet watchmakers applied titanium for producing the movement parts, bezel and folding clasp. There appeared a highly innovative watch that reflects major watchmaking concepts.

Timepiece Inspired by a Battleship

Audemars Piguet is highly appreciated for launching exclusive limited-edition timepieces. Audemars Piguet Royal Oak line comprises the brand's signature watches that are extremely popular among watch fans around the world.

Initial Royal Oak watches were inspired by the British Royal Navyâs HMS battleship with the same name from which the timepieces inherited their distinctive powerful design. The Royal Oak watch line has introduced a revolutionary concept into the world of high-end sports watches. Over time, the name of Royal Oak has become synonymous to sophisticated luxury sports timepieces.

The Royal Oak Concept watch, developed in the limited number of just 150 pieces, rightfully takes place among the most spectacular brand's creations. It took Audemars Piguet watchmakers two years to produce this horological feat characterized by advanced technological features of its movement and design. The futuristic watch is equipped with a titanium mechanical manually wound movement, tourbillon and dynamograph. The movement hand-finishing embellishes its chamfered plates, bars and bridges. One more timepiece's peculiarity lies in an unconventional power-reserve display featured through the turning barrel.

Thanks to the complex mechanism of the dynamograph the watch's owner is always aware when there comes the right time for watch winding as the dynamograph keeps the watch's mainspring within ideal winding limits.
According to some horology connoisseurs, the Royal Oak Concept watch reflects the style of the following generation of Royal Oak timepieces.

Royal Oak Concept - Signature Design Supported by Innovations

Having studied the timepieces characteristics, I have come to the conclusion that the Royal Oak Concept watch incarnates a dream of developing a timekeeper of utmost performance, technical advancement and supreme resistance. The movement reliability and irresistible aesthetic appeal are reached due to computer-assisted design and the usage of new materials.
The pure rounded case lines are underlined by the octagon-shaped bezel with eight hexagonal screws. The watch's organic shapes are strongly associated with underwater world.

Audemars Piguet has undertaken special research to choose the most suitable innovative materials for producing the timepiece's parts.

Alacrite 602 is the name of the alloy used for the case. The alloy, often applied in the sphere of aerospace, offers the advantage of exceptional resistance. Audemars Piguet watchmakers became the first to use Alacrite 602 in watchmaking. Titanium has been chosen for crafting the bezel, movement and folding clasp. Titanium is appreciated for its light weight and corrosion-resistance. The sapphire crystal caseback is presented with the kevlar strap - so the timepiece is suitable to be worn even in extreme conditions.

The movement is reliably protected from shocks and accelerations. It is also important that the presence of light-weight titanium bridges and mainplate diminishes the movement inertia and improves its sturdiness. It is possible to see the mainplate through the sapphire crystal.

Let us stop at the Royal Oak Concept watch's Dynamograph in particular. This horological invention of Audemars Piguet appeared in 2000. The Dynamograph serves for continuous indicating of the torque provided by the mainspring. The Dynamograph hand remaining in the special zone placed at 12 oâclock indicates that at the moment the movement is functioning under ideal conditions to offer optimal rate performance. If the Dynamograph hand leaves the zone, it means the movement requires winding.

Audemars Piguet developed its power-reserve indicator with cone transmission back in 1885. But only in 2000 the intricate power reserve was for the first time integrated within a wristwatch case.

The indicator of the Royal Oak Concept watch is linear. It features the gradation from 0 to 12 and is based upon the turns of the barrel. Every barrel revolution marks a period of six hours. With the help of the indicator the watch's owner is aware of the time left before the mainspring is completely unwound and the timepiece stops. When the watch is fully wound, its power reserve is 72 hours.

The tourbillon of the Royal Oak Concept is a complex and well-protected mechanism.
Two shock-absorber springs are applied for protecting from vibrations the balance of the largest size ever in a wristwatch. It is also important that the carriage's bridge comprises a titanium spring necessary for absorbing low-amplitude shocks.

The Royal Oak Concept watch is water resistant to 500 meters. Here comes one more distinctive innovation. There is crown function selector placed at 3 o'clock and a pushpiece at 4. With the help of the pushpiece the watch's wearer chooses neutral, rewinding, or time-setting function of the crown. This offers protection to the movement's joints and improves water resistance.

I'm sure you would agree that the Royal Oak Concept watch is developed to amaze by the ingenious approach of its creators and high level technological features. It is a great timekeeper for those who seek for utmost functionality and distinctive masculine design.

Piercing - Modern Fashion of Our Ancestors

Mon, 18 Dec 2006 11:11:11 +0300

There are people who think that piercing is a fashionable, youth and rebellious phenomenon. But all these people are mistaken. Mankind has pierced different parts of bodies and decorated itself with all possible accessories from ancient times.

The History of Piercing

In ancient times piercing of different parts of body meant a belonging to a particular class. Different tribes pierced their bodies in their own way and decorated them with various bones and sticks.

Something that is considered to be a symbol of high status or honorable warriors in some tribes can be regarded as something shameful in some other tribes.

Ears have always been the most popular place for piercing. And if in majority of countries namely women pierced their ears, in Africa it has been a privilege of men.
And to the present time ears' piercing is the most widespread.

In 70-es of XX century piercing became a symbol of youth's protest. Then punks began piercing everything possible. Usually men pierced only one ear but in 1980-es rap movement provoked piercing of both ears. Also rather often people with provocative piercing were suspected of nontraditional sexual orientation.

Modern Trends

Nowadays there aren't a lot of people who would be surprised seeing a person full of multicolored and various things pierced.

Today society has agreed that piercing can add special savor to the appearance

Modern fashion allows piercing everything you wish. Young girls and boys pierce ears, noses and chins, lips, eyebrows, decorate navels with cute pendants.

Some the most do-or-die people even practice piercing their genitals and it becomes the object of their special pride. And the most special and ultrafashionable thing is piercing of nails. It is not worth doing it on natural nails. It's better to use artificial nails for this purpose.

So you see that it is possible to pierce everything you wish. But is it beautiful or not is a matter of taste of an individual. Finally, many people decide making piercing not only because of aesthetic point of view, but it has a strong symbolic meaning for them.

Of course there are some contraindications here. But in general the reaction of an organism at piercing is very individual. To lower the risk to the minimum it's necessary to choose a parlor with good reputation where they have to use only single-use instruments.

In order to make the wound healing quicker, an earring should be made of chirurgical steel or titanium. Moreover, before practicing piercing in sensible places remember that the process of healing will take two month.

Titanium - a Unique Metal

Titanium is a metal that doesn't have analogues in nature.
Titanium doesn't cause allergies and this property makes it a great thing for medicine. They create a lot of very useful things from titanium such as for example prosthetic devices and implants. And today in its new quality titanium has met the challenge. Generous shine, beauty, resistant to any kinds of deformations - all these qualities define a stably high demand for jewellery pieces made of titanium.

Jewellery Pieces for Real Men - Pro and Contra

Mon, 11 Dec 2006 11:11:11 +0300

Nowadays a great number of jewellery pieces producers want to conquer the hearts of adult men. And you know, they have already succeeded in it. For the time being such jewels as titanium pendants, silver rings with diamonds, silver and golden bracelets with the engraved information about their owner are very popular among men.

Men's jewellery pieces that earlier were considered to be an attribute for rockers, rappers, homosexuals and gangsters start being popular among mass consumers. Nowadays men who like taking care of themselves want to find new ways to accentuate their individuality and one of these ways is jewellery pieces.

Jewels made of titanium become especially popular. For example Tiffany has enlarged the assortment of its production by introducing traditional watches, cufflinks, silver rings, pendants and bracelets the price of which vary from 150 to 350 dollars.
Tiffany invited several famous designers to help in stylish men's jewellery pieces creation. Such jewels are created on the basis of titanium and silver, and in some others there are even small diamonds.

The demand for Tiffany products has increased after the movie Ocean's Twelve where Brad Pitt appeared in silver pendants and cufflinks of the company. Men immediately started buying stylish Tiffany jewels. They even ask sometimes for "Pitt's jewels" in Tiffany's boutiques.
The other famous stronger sex representatives also actively advertise jewellery pieces - there are a lot of pictures of famous men wearing various jewels in different magazines.
But nevertheless jewellery items for men still form a smallest part from all jewellery produced.
But despite this fact jewellery pieces for men are the most highly grown sector of a jewellery market.
But of course not all men prefer embellishing themselves with different jewellery items. There are some men who are certain that a man with jewels looks like a Christmas tree. And probably they are right in some way.

As for me it is necessary to have the sense of proportion in everything. When a man wears a jewel or even several jewels that make a good match with each other and with a whole outfit - it is sexy.

Stylish cufflinks, rings and chains together with good and high quality clothing and good perfume can make a "burning mixture". But it's necessary not overdoing with it. Of course the same can be said about women and their passion for jewels or too bright make-up.