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The Tissot Tradition family gives ultra-modern watchmaking a justified hint of nostalgia, giving today’s technology a vintage-style design signature. High-tech operation is perfectly balanced with classical details and subtle vintage-look finishes. These are complemented by design elements such as guilloche decoration and a gently curved case. The Tissot Tradition promises wearers endless hours of precision with sustainable good looks. (Tissot pictured £225.00)
New Rebecca Collection!
A new addition to the very popular Rebecca jewellery range. Louis XIV a special collection for women who want to have a breath of the past ages. Royal magnificence and baroque curls captured in bronze and their own unique glam film finish.
50 Years Dedicated Service
Pat Wright joined Whittles straight from school at the age of 15 and has now just celebrated a remarkable 50 years of service to the company. Whittles remains an independant family jewellers Pat now having served four generations. She has seen many changes within the industry and says that the most notable being the customers basic knowledge and understanding of gem stones.
Pat continues to serve many generations and new customers alike.Pat is a most highly valued member of our team and we really hope she remains with us for many more years.
Easter Eggs
Simply irresistible! Trollbeads gorgeous Universal Easter eggs will make your mouth water. These exquisite egg shaped Italian Murano glass tassel beads celebrate spring in a delicious selection of attractive dappled greens, blues, purples and pastel pinks.These versatile glass tassel charm beads are designed to fit most major charm bead brands.
Troll Booklets !!!!
Good news everyone! After a long wait we now have plenty of the new 2012 Trollbeads customer booklets. Featuring the new spring beads and up to date prices.
World’s Largest Fake Emerald?
In January the newspapers picked up a fascinating story about the world’s largest emerald having been discovered. It was reported as weighing 57,500 carats (11.5kg) and valued at approximately $1.15 million. The Emerald went to auction in Canada on 28th January but failed to sell. The owner was arrested for multiple fraud charges; although unrelated to the emerald it has added to the controversy surrounding the stone.
The owner Regan Reaney claimed to have recently purchased the gem in India. Having been appraised by a Canadian gemmologist it was concluded that it was in fact most probably a stained Beryl with little commercial value. Mr Reaney is still adamant that the stone is genuine and accepts that it had been colour treated; his argument being that many emeralds undergo some form of colour enhancement and his was no exception.
The problem a gemmologist faces when trying come to a conclusion in this case is that emerald and beryl are both of the same gem species and share many of the same physical and optical characteristics. White or colourless beryl is relatively common and has no real commercial value whilst a genuine emerald is one of the world’s rarest gems in its purest state. As the emerald in question is opaque it is impossible to examine the internal structure for tell tale impurities known as inclusions that can identify the stone. Instead experience, intuition, probability and circumstance are the only tools left for the gemmologist to use.
Whilst India is one of the richest sources in the world for rare gems the Indian gem industry has become increasingly expert in disguising and faking. Often sold for only pennies per carat “emeralds, rubies” and other gems can be obtained in abundance. Sometimes a mixture of glass and real gem material or sometimes heavily treated with colouring oils it is often impossible to detect the difference without recourse to testing equipment or an expert eye.
2012 Rolex Sky-Dweller
Basel World 2012 sees the release of the new Rolex Sky-Dweller.
For those of who travel the world..
This is the first Rolex with two time zones and an annual calender that discreetly marks the passage of the months. The Sky-Dweller displays the local time via centre hands and a chosen reference time via a rotating disk visible on the dial. The date is shown under a Cyclops lens at 3 o’clock while the month is displayed by means of 12 discreet apertures around the circumference of the dial.
Local time, reference time and date are rapidly set using an innovative interface between the bezel and movement. The Rolex rotatable Ring Command bezel is the focal point of the interface. Only available in 18ct white gold, yellow gold and everose we are very much looking forward to getting our hands on one.
Pre-Baselworld 2012: the Constellation 27mm Co-Axial calibre 8521 18 Ct red gold with diamonds
One of the brightest new stars in OMEGA’s Constellation family is the Co-Axial 27 mm in 18 Ct red gold. It is not only uncompromisingly elegant but equipped with the brand’s proprietary Co-Axial calibre 8521, from OMEGA’s family of mechanical movements widely considered to be among the world’s finest.
The OMEGA Constellation Co-Axial 27 mm was designed for the woman who cares as much about the mechanical movement inside the case as she does for its breathtaking beauty.
50 Years of 007
OMEGA has released two Co-Axial versions of the storied Seamaster Diver 300M to commemorate the 50th anniversary of one of the most successful movie franchises of all time.
It’s hard to believe that nearly fifty years have passed since the release of Dr. No, starring Sean Connery as Her Majesty’s Secret Service agent 007. In 2012, EON Productions will release SKYFALL, the 23rd film in the fabled franchise, with Daniel Craig in the role of James Bond.
To celebrate fifty years of James Bond in the motion pictures, OMEGA is releasing a special update of the incredibly popular Seamaster Diver 300M James Bond watch which was worn by 007 in GOLDENEYE and the four following films. The James Bond 007 50th Anniversary Collector’s Piece has been created in two sizes, 41 mm and 36.25 mm.
EBEL Brasilia mini 2012
Loyal to the design standards that have made Brasilia so successful among women in search of harmony, this elegant timepiece features the characteristic rectangular case, with its delicately softened lines forming sensual curves that gently mold to the wrist. Geometry and femininity are drawn together in a bold aesthetic, resulting in a compelling and exceedingly comfortable design.
Reflecting a desire for discreet sophistication, the new Brasilia Mini features a dial enlivened by a central guilloché motif, blue hands, and elegant Roman numerals that leave space for the intertwined double “E” for EBEL at 3 o’clock.