1. Rolex
(Manufacturers/Luxury Timepieces)

... in spam solicitations. Rolex in popular culture Paul Newman has worn a Rolex Cosmograph "Daytona" since 1972, when his wife (Joanne Woodward) gave it to him with an inscription on the back: "Drive ...

2. Patek Philippe
(Manufacturers/Luxury Timepieces)

Patek Philippe & Co. is an upscale Swiss watch manufacturer. It is currently owned by the Stern family and is led by Henri Stern and his son. Over the years, Patek Philippe watches have been worn by ...

3. Blancpain
(Manufacturers/Luxury Timepieces)

... edition of 30 pieces only, production of just one piece per year. Blancpain is also known for its Fifty-Fathoms watch, selected by the United States Navy and worn by Jacques-Yves Cousteau in his award ...

4. Diamonds
(Gemstones/Diamonds)

... contributing to its popularity as the preferred gem in an engagement or wedding rings, which are often worn every day. Industrial use of diamonds has historically been associated with their hardness; ...

5. Fouquet
(Manufacturers/French Jewelers)

... Art Nouveau jewels." One of his most famous pieces was a serpent-motif bracelet habitually worn by actress Sarah Bernhardt. Until 1910, Fouquet continued to produce jewels in the Art Nouveau style. After ...

6. Frederic Boucheron
(Manufacturers/French Jewelers)

... produced exquisite Art Nouveau, Edwardian, and Art Deco pieces. During the 1930’s and 40’s, Boucheron popularized detachable dress clips, i.e., clips that could be worn separately or combined into a single ...

7. Boivin Jewellery
(Manufacturers/French Jewelers)

... and were dismantled. Boivin also redesigned men’s signet rings into styles that could be worn by women. When Boivin died during World War I, his wife Jeanne took over the business. This was unexpected, ...

8. Edwardian Era Jewelry
(History/Antique Periods)

... at unequal lengths from the chain or a necklace without a clasp worn draped around the neck with the ends looped. The Sautoir is a very long necklace made of beads that fall below the waist; these often ...

9. Late Victorian Period
(History/Antique Periods)

... worth knowing about. Small brooches called Lace pins are easily found today. These were worn, several pieces at a time, by ladies to secure pieces of lace to their ensemble. Sweet little things, they're ...

10. Early Victorian Period
(History/Antique Periods)

... with a center jewel intended to be worn on the forehead. Queen Victoria was known to own several and gave them as gifts. Another type of late Georgian, early Victorian jewelry are the very delicate and ...

11. Georgian Era Jewelry
(History/Antique Periods)

... watches, chains, fobs and jeweled shoe buckles were worn by both sexes. Women would often wear full parures (a set of matching necklace, ring, bracelets, earrings, and tiara, or aigrette,) or demi-parures ...

12. Art Deco Period
(History/Antique Periods)

... were worn hanging to the waist. Ropes of pearls or beads could be knotted at the neck and reach to the thigh or worn with the length in back - calling attention to a plunging dress back. Lavalieres were ...

13. Antique Jewelry Periods
(Home Page/General)

... in that they feature nature inspired designs which were delicately & intricately etched or engraved into gold. Lockets & brooches were predominantly worn during the day whereas colored gemstones ...

14. Antique Jewelry Periods
(Uncategorised Content)

... designs. Designs would often be delicately and intricately etched or engraved into gold. Lockets and brooches were predominantly worn during the day whereas colored gemstones and diamonds were worn mostly ...