Longines Watches - Elegance Personified!

Longines Watches are a perfect mix of time telling device and a beautiful accessory. Flaunt it for any of the reasons, after all these time pieces are elegance personified.

Longines Watches is quite a popular choice among today's women. Known for its class, elegance and style, these time pieces have always stood out amongst the rest. One of the finest Swiss watch manufacturing company, they have created an international sphere for themselves and are known across different continents. Their different collections have wowed the strictest of critics with their technology, features and excellent craftsmanship and superior quality of materials used. Of their numerous collections, their Spring Summer collection is quite popular.

Longines Sports Legend Submariner, artistic and personalized:

Sports Legend Submariner from Longines Watches is an extra ordinarily beautiful time that uses black and gold to create a hypnotic charm. This time piece has a gold case measuring 42mm and made out of 18 k gold along with a crystal glass of sapphire. The watch also has day and date display so that whenever you look at the watch you can check out both the date and the day, you don't need a calendar anymore. The dial is in absolute black with white markers - the contrasting use of colours makes it eye attractive. Arabic numerals have been used in the dial to depict 6, 9 and 12 o'clock position and the seconds, minutes and hours hand all are in luminous coating so that reading the time in the dark is not an issue any more. The dial is supported by genuine alligator skin straps in black colour so as to give the time piece an all black look. This time piece is waterproof and functions perfectly till 300m underwater.

Longines Conquest Submariner with Microsky display, modern, exquisite and innovative:

Longines Conquest Submariner is the hot pick amongst both men and women because of the Microsky display. This time piece is available in both ladies and men's collection with model no L32754966 and L36754966 respectively. These designer time pieces come in bright blue colours and are perfect for sea diving and snorkeling. So if you are an adventure sports freak this watch should be your ideal choice. These time pieces are available in stainless steel case. The dial is in bright blue colour with a rotating submariner bezel that is blue in colour besides a rotating back and screw in watch crown. The men's version is available in a case measuring 39mm while the ladies one has a case measuring 39.5mm with quartz movement.

Both these Longines Watches have caught the attention of watch lovers not only because they are stylish and elegant with advanced features but because they are highly functional and are meant for regular wear. These time pieces can be worn anytime of the day. One does not need to worry about their performance considering they are made of high quality materials under utmost precision.

Longines Watches are a perfect mix of time telling device and a beautiful accessory. Flaunt it for any of the reasons, after all these time pieces are elegance personified.

Longines Watches is quite a popular choice among today's women. Known for its class, elegance and style, these time pieces have always stood out amongst the rest. One of the finest Swiss watch manufacturing company, they have created an international sphere for themselves and are known across different continents. Their different collections have wowed the strictest of critics with their technology, features and excellent craftsmanship and superior quality of materials used. Of their numerous collections, their Spring Summer collection is quite popular.

Longines Sports Legend Submariner, artistic and personalized:

Sports Legend Submariner from Longines Watches is an extra ordinarily beautiful time that uses black and gold to create a hypnotic charm. This time piece has a gold case measuring 42mm and made out of 18 k gold along with a crystal glass of sapphire. The watch also has day and date display so that whenever you look at the watch you can check out both the date and the day, you don't need a calendar anymore. The dial is in absolute black with white markers - the contrasting use of colours makes it eye attractive. Arabic numerals have been used in the dial to depict 6, 9 and 12 o'clock position and the seconds, minutes and hours hand all are in luminous coating so that reading the time in the dark is not an issue any more. The dial is supported by genuine alligator skin straps in black colour so as to give the time piece an all black look. This time piece is waterproof and functions perfectly till 300m underwater.

Longines Conquest Submariner with Microsky display, modern, exquisite and innovative:

Longines Conquest Submariner is the hot pick amongst both men and women because of the Microsky display. This time piece is available in both ladies and men's collection with model no L32754966 and L36754966 respectively. These designer time pieces come in bright blue colours and are perfect for sea diving and snorkeling. So if you are an adventure sports freak this watch should be your ideal choice. These time pieces are available in stainless steel case. The dial is in bright blue colour with a rotating submariner bezel that is blue in colour besides a rotating back and screw in watch crown. The men's version is available in a case measuring 39mm while the ladies one has a case measuring 39.5mm with quartz movement.

Both these Longines Watches have caught the attention of watch lovers not only because they are stylish and elegant with advanced features but because they are highly functional and are meant for regular wear. These time pieces can be worn anytime of the day. One does not need to worry about their performance considering they are made of high quality materials under utmost precision.

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Silver Earrings And The Favorite Silver Hoop Earrings

Jewelries have been a part of human beings since the beginning of civilization. Men and women both adorn themselves with loads of jewelries. It is also considered auspicious for many occasions. The designs and metals used for making these jewelries vary from place to place and with ages. Earring is also considered as a piece of jewelry and is generally worn by women all over the world. They are often made up of glass, beads, bone, metal, precious gems, plastic. Amongst the jewelries made from various metals platinum is known to be the costliest, the most commonly used are silver and gold. Gold is considered as a good omen. Recently the price of golden jewelry has increased a lot and it is tough for everyone to afford them hence people have resorted their faith on silver. Silver earrings are beautiful and are of affordable prices.

Many jewelers make silver earrings of various designs and you can also demand them and customize your earrings according to your own need. In the earlier times women preferred heavy jewelry because that would mark their status but nowadays women prefer light and beautiful jewelry and hence earrings are very common. From a little girl to grandma everyone wears earrings. They have piercings or holes made in their ears for such a purpose. The size of the earrings can be chosen by the customers and many options are there. Nowadays you can easily buy jewelry online which also flushes your screen with many options and designs and their respective prices.

Various types of earrings are there which are made of silver but the one type which has dominated the market for long and still remains in demand is the silver hoop earrings. These types of rings are worn by both adults and kids and are easily available at any jewelry store. They can be combined with gold and studded with diamond to make it look even more gorgeous. There are stores which specialize in making them. If you feel too lazy to go out and purchase then you can seat at home and search over the net and you can surely find out what you want and get it done.

Silver hoop earrings look nice on almost everyone. They are within range and can be at times customized if a customer wants too. The price basically depends on the weight of silver use and not on the size; hence a small thick earring may cost much more than a thin big one. It enhances the beauty of a woman often making her feel complete.

To buy sliver hoop earrings accessories for womens, resort to Loot Bargain, which is a very reputed USA online shopping site. You can find the good deal on the site that gives you huge profit.

Jewelries have been a part of human beings since the beginning of civilization. Men and women both adorn themselves with loads of jewelries. It is also considered auspicious for many occasions. The designs and metals used for making these jewelries vary from place to place and with ages. Earring is also considered as a piece of jewelry and is generally worn by women all over the world. They are often made up of glass, beads, bone, metal, precious gems, plastic. Amongst the jewelries made from various metals platinum is known to be the costliest, the most commonly used are silver and gold. Gold is considered as a good omen. Recently the price of golden jewelry has increased a lot and it is tough for everyone to afford them hence people have resorted their faith on silver. Silver earrings are beautiful and are of affordable prices.

Many jewelers make silver earrings of various designs and you can also demand them and customize your earrings according to your own need. In the earlier times women preferred heavy jewelry because that would mark their status but nowadays women prefer light and beautiful jewelry and hence earrings are very common. From a little girl to grandma everyone wears earrings. They have piercings or holes made in their ears for such a purpose. The size of the earrings can be chosen by the customers and many options are there. Nowadays you can easily buy jewelry online which also flushes your screen with many options and designs and their respective prices.

Various types of earrings are there which are made of silver but the one type which has dominated the market for long and still remains in demand is the silver hoop earrings. These types of rings are worn by both adults and kids and are easily available at any jewelry store. They can be combined with gold and studded with diamond to make it look even more gorgeous. There are stores which specialize in making them. If you feel too lazy to go out and purchase then you can seat at home and search over the net and you can surely find out what you want and get it done.

Silver hoop earrings look nice on almost everyone. They are within range and can be at times customized if a customer wants too. The price basically depends on the weight of silver use and not on the size; hence a small thick earring may cost much more than a thin big one. It enhances the beauty of a woman often making her feel complete.

To buy sliver hoop earrings accessories for womens, resort to Loot Bargain, which is a very reputed USA online shopping site. You can find the good deal on the site that gives you huge profit.

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Actress Gong Li is Piaget’s New Brand Ambassador

Gong Li adorned with Piaget Couture Précieuse jewelry.

Swiss luxury watchmaker and jeweler, Piaget, has named actress Gong Li as its new global brand ambassador, calling her an “icon of classic beauty, exceptional talent and steadfast dedication.”

Gong Li is best known internationally for her roles in the movies Raise the Red Lantern, which was nominated for an Oscar, and Farewell My Concubine. While starring as Jiu’er in Red Sorghum, she spent days lifting heavy water buckets on her shoulders, in order to experience the life of a rural woman she thought to depict truthfully. It was this type of “relentless pursuit of perfection, courage in face of adversity, and reinventing style of acting” that the luxury brand found appealing. 

“Movie is an important part of my life; I endeavor to do my best in understanding and rendering each character, as well as devoting myself with enthusiasm in the world of movie. This is the same for Piaget, the prominent brand that embraces challenge and seeks constant breakthrough, is a true creative precursor in the realm of Haute Joaillerie and Horlogerie.” Gong Li said. 

In a series of photographs captured by Chinese photographer Feng Hai, Gong Li is adorned with Piaget Couture Précieuse jewelry and haute couture gowns as if preparing for an appearance at an international film event. In one set of photos, she wears a classic golden mermaid-style gown with a lace folding fan-inspired necklace from the Piaget Couture Précieuse Collection along with a pair of earrings from the same collection. In another set of photos, she embraces a more modern look a white low-cut dress, a delicate tassel necklace with diamonds and pearls dangling at the ends, balanced by a pair of braided earrings.

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Gong Li adorned with Piaget Couture Précieuse jewelry.

Swiss luxury watchmaker and jeweler, Piaget, has named actress Gong Li as its new global brand ambassador, calling her an “icon of classic beauty, exceptional talent and steadfast dedication.”

Gong Li is best known internationally for her roles in the movies Raise the Red Lantern, which was nominated for an Oscar, and Farewell My Concubine. While starring as Jiu’er in Red Sorghum, she spent days lifting heavy water buckets on her shoulders, in order to experience the life of a rural woman she thought to depict truthfully. It was this type of “relentless pursuit of perfection, courage in face of adversity, and reinventing style of acting” that the luxury brand found appealing. 

“Movie is an important part of my life; I endeavor to do my best in understanding and rendering each character, as well as devoting myself with enthusiasm in the world of movie. This is the same for Piaget, the prominent brand that embraces challenge and seeks constant breakthrough, is a true creative precursor in the realm of Haute Joaillerie and Horlogerie.” Gong Li said. 

In a series of photographs captured by Chinese photographer Feng Hai, Gong Li is adorned with Piaget Couture Précieuse jewelry and haute couture gowns as if preparing for an appearance at an international film event. In one set of photos, she wears a classic golden mermaid-style gown with a lace folding fan-inspired necklace from the Piaget Couture Précieuse Collection along with a pair of earrings from the same collection. In another set of photos, she embraces a more modern look a white low-cut dress, a delicate tassel necklace with diamonds and pearls dangling at the ends, balanced by a pair of braided earrings.

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Saint Laurent Gets a New CEO

©Hedi Slimane

Francesca Bellettini has been named the new CEO of Yves Saint Laurent. She will take over the top spot at the fashion house on September 1, replacing Paul Deneve, who has taken a position in the high tech industry.

Bellettini is currently an executive director at Bottega Veneta. Both Bottega Veneta and Yves Saint Laurent are owned by Kering, formerly known as PPR, which announced the appointment Tuesday. The French holding company specializes in owning brands in the luxury, sports and lifestyle segments of the apparel and accessories market. Yves Saint Laurent designs apparel and accessories that range from read-to-wear clothing to jewelry. While the brand is best-known to the public as Yves Saint Laurent, Kering had officially changed the brand name in 2012 to Saint Laurent.

“Her experience within the group and in the industry, her expertise and her determination persuaded me of her ability to implement Saint Laurent day-to-day strategy,” said François-Henri Pinault, chairman and CEO of Kering.

Bellettini, an Italian national, joined Bottega Veneta in November 2008 as worldwide merchandising director. She was promoted to worldwide merchandising-communications director in November 2010 and has been responsible for implementing strategic direction for the company, while overseeing all aspects of merchandising, visual display and communication.

She previously was the strategic planning director and associate worldwide merchandising director of Gucci. Prior to Gucci, she was operations manager of Helmut Lang, having previously worked at the Prada Group in 2002 as part of the planning & new business development division. After graduating from Bocconi University in Milan, Bellettini started her career in London as an investment banker, working at Goldman Sachs International, Deutsche Morgan Grenfell, and Compass Partners International.

In addition to the appointment of Bellettini, Yves Saint Laurent creative director, Hedi Slimane, will have added responsibilities that include supervising all strategic projects in a plan to transform and reposition the brand.

“Hedi Slimane has a clear creative vision for Saint Laurent,” Pinault said. “He has successfully rejuvenated and repositioned the brand in line with Yves Saint Laurent’s original message in 1966. This reform project was essential to ensure that Saint Laurent is in step with the times, and to secure its success. Today, the brand is one of the world’s most prominent fashion houses and my ambition is that Saint Laurent is able to realize its considerable long term potential for growth.”

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©Hedi Slimane

Francesca Bellettini has been named the new CEO of Yves Saint Laurent. She will take over the top spot at the fashion house on September 1, replacing Paul Deneve, who has taken a position in the high tech industry.

Bellettini is currently an executive director at Bottega Veneta. Both Bottega Veneta and Yves Saint Laurent are owned by Kering, formerly known as PPR, which announced the appointment Tuesday. The French holding company specializes in owning brands in the luxury, sports and lifestyle segments of the apparel and accessories market. Yves Saint Laurent designs apparel and accessories that range from read-to-wear clothing to jewelry. While the brand is best-known to the public as Yves Saint Laurent, Kering had officially changed the brand name in 2012 to Saint Laurent.

“Her experience within the group and in the industry, her expertise and her determination persuaded me of her ability to implement Saint Laurent day-to-day strategy,” said François-Henri Pinault, chairman and CEO of Kering.

Bellettini, an Italian national, joined Bottega Veneta in November 2008 as worldwide merchandising director. She was promoted to worldwide merchandising-communications director in November 2010 and has been responsible for implementing strategic direction for the company, while overseeing all aspects of merchandising, visual display and communication.

She previously was the strategic planning director and associate worldwide merchandising director of Gucci. Prior to Gucci, she was operations manager of Helmut Lang, having previously worked at the Prada Group in 2002 as part of the planning & new business development division. After graduating from Bocconi University in Milan, Bellettini started her career in London as an investment banker, working at Goldman Sachs International, Deutsche Morgan Grenfell, and Compass Partners International.

In addition to the appointment of Bellettini, Yves Saint Laurent creative director, Hedi Slimane, will have added responsibilities that include supervising all strategic projects in a plan to transform and reposition the brand.

“Hedi Slimane has a clear creative vision for Saint Laurent,” Pinault said. “He has successfully rejuvenated and repositioned the brand in line with Yves Saint Laurent’s original message in 1966. This reform project was essential to ensure that Saint Laurent is in step with the times, and to secure its success. Today, the brand is one of the world’s most prominent fashion houses and my ambition is that Saint Laurent is able to realize its considerable long term potential for growth.”

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Tiffany Exec Arrested for Stealing $1.3M in Jewelry

The Linkedin photo of Ingrid Lederhaas-Okun. 

Ingrid Lederhaas-Okun, a former VP of Design & Product Development at Tiffany & Co., was arrested Tuesday morning at her residence in Darien, Conn., for allegedly stealing nearly $1.3 million worth of jewelry from her employer. She was scheduled to be arraigned in Manhattan federal court later in the day to face charges of wire fraud and interstate transportation of stolen property.

Lederhaas-Okun used her executive position to allegedly “check out” 165 pieces of jewelry with a retail value of more than $1.2 million, including diamond bracelets, platinum or gold diamond drop and hoop earrings, platinum diamond rings, and platinum and diamond pendants, according to a statement from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York. 

She then allegedly “sold some if not all” of this jewelry for $1.3 million to a company the feds describe as “a leading international buyer and reseller of jewelry with an office in midtown Manhattan,” according to the statement.

In addition to the jewelry under question, federal prosecutors allege that in November 2012, following an announcement by Tiffany that it was going to undertake a full physical inventory review, Lederhaas-Okun said that approximately $1.5 million worth of jewelry which she had checked out would have to be written off. “However, none of that jewelry was ever returned to the jewelry company, contrary to the usual practice of accounting for inventory, such as damaged jewelry, that would have to be written off because it had been rendered unusable in some way,” federal officials said in the statement

Prosecutors allege that Lederhaas-Okun made repeated false statements to the luxury jeweler. “For example, after her termination in February 2013, she told the jewelry company that she had only recently checked out the missing jewelry in anticipation of creating a PowerPoint presentation for her supervisor, and that a draft of the presentation could be found on her office computer. However, the missing pieces of jewelry had been checked out months earlier, her supervisor was unaware of any such presentation being worked on … and there was no draft presentation on her computer.”

Lederhaas-Okun also claimed the jewelry in question could be found in a white envelope in her office, but after a search of her office, the envelope wasn’t recovered, prosecutors allege.

The statement did not identify Tiffany by name. However, a Linkedin page for Lederhaas-Okun shows that she worked for the luxury retail jeweler from January 1991 till March 2013, including a six-year stint as VP of Design & Product Development. 

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The Linkedin photo of Ingrid Lederhaas-Okun. 

Ingrid Lederhaas-Okun, a former VP of Design & Product Development at Tiffany & Co., was arrested Tuesday morning at her residence in Darien, Conn., for allegedly stealing nearly $1.3 million worth of jewelry from her employer. She was scheduled to be arraigned in Manhattan federal court later in the day to face charges of wire fraud and interstate transportation of stolen property.

Lederhaas-Okun used her executive position to allegedly “check out” 165 pieces of jewelry with a retail value of more than $1.2 million, including diamond bracelets, platinum or gold diamond drop and hoop earrings, platinum diamond rings, and platinum and diamond pendants, according to a statement from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York. 

She then allegedly “sold some if not all” of this jewelry for $1.3 million to a company the feds describe as “a leading international buyer and reseller of jewelry with an office in midtown Manhattan,” according to the statement.

In addition to the jewelry under question, federal prosecutors allege that in November 2012, following an announcement by Tiffany that it was going to undertake a full physical inventory review, Lederhaas-Okun said that approximately $1.5 million worth of jewelry which she had checked out would have to be written off. “However, none of that jewelry was ever returned to the jewelry company, contrary to the usual practice of accounting for inventory, such as damaged jewelry, that would have to be written off because it had been rendered unusable in some way,” federal officials said in the statement

Prosecutors allege that Lederhaas-Okun made repeated false statements to the luxury jeweler. “For example, after her termination in February 2013, she told the jewelry company that she had only recently checked out the missing jewelry in anticipation of creating a PowerPoint presentation for her supervisor, and that a draft of the presentation could be found on her office computer. However, the missing pieces of jewelry had been checked out months earlier, her supervisor was unaware of any such presentation being worked on … and there was no draft presentation on her computer.”

Lederhaas-Okun also claimed the jewelry in question could be found in a white envelope in her office, but after a search of her office, the envelope wasn’t recovered, prosecutors allege.

The statement did not identify Tiffany by name. However, a Linkedin page for Lederhaas-Okun shows that she worked for the luxury retail jeweler from January 1991 till March 2013, including a six-year stint as VP of Design & Product Development. 

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Jeff Cooper Unveils Bridal Jewelry App

Bridal jewelry designer, Jeff Cooper, has introduced an app for iPhones and iPads that allows brides-to-be the opportunity to virtually try on the company’s designs. It’s now available through the iTunes App Store.

For those looking for bridal rings, the app allows future brides to go through the inventory of Jeff Cooper to virtually try on rings, allows for photo sharing and connects them with an authorized retailer.

The mirroring function puts the jewelry on the person in real time. While trying on, customers can click on the pricing icon, compare similar and matching items, and watch a product video.

For David Cooper, president of Jeff Cooper, the app brings the company’s jewelry directly to more people.

“We're excited to be bringing our designs to an even wider audience,” he said.

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Bridal jewelry designer, Jeff Cooper, has introduced an app for iPhones and iPads that allows brides-to-be the opportunity to virtually try on the company’s designs. It’s now available through the iTunes App Store.

For those looking for bridal rings, the app allows future brides to go through the inventory of Jeff Cooper to virtually try on rings, allows for photo sharing and connects them with an authorized retailer.

The mirroring function puts the jewelry on the person in real time. While trying on, customers can click on the pricing icon, compare similar and matching items, and watch a product video.

For David Cooper, president of Jeff Cooper, the app brings the company’s jewelry directly to more people.

“We're excited to be bringing our designs to an even wider audience,” he said.

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The Oris Aquis Depth Gauge

The second and final installment of watches I missed at Basleworld but were able to see during Las Vegas Jewelry Week, deals with a specialty watch called the Aquis Depth Gauge from Oris. According to the Swiss watch brand, it is the first dive watch that measures depth by allowing water to enter the timepiece.

The company says it has applied "Boyle Mariotte Law" (which describes how the pressure of a gas tends to decrease as the volume of a gas increases) to the patented timepiece. The watch has a gray-colored channel milled into the side that runs counterclockwise around the dial, stopping between one and two o'clock. At 12 o’clock there’s a small opening. On descent, the air inside the channel is compressed by the surrounding water pressure, allowing water to enter through the opening. The edge, in light grey and dark grey, differentiates between water and compressed air on the scale around the outside of the dial, indicating depth while descending or ascending.

Besides being a cool addition to a diver’s watch, Oris says the depth gauge keeps divers safe as the indicator benefits from no inertia, so actual depth readings are seen instantly, which is useful in decompression breaks in lesser depths. It’s water-resistant to 500 meters/50 bar.

Other features of the watch include an automatic movement with a date window at 6 o’clock. The 46mm watch also comes with a waterproof case that contains interchangeable rubber and metal straps and tools.

The cost is approximately $3,200.

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The second and final installment of watches I missed at Basleworld but were able to see during Las Vegas Jewelry Week, deals with a specialty watch called the Aquis Depth Gauge from Oris. According to the Swiss watch brand, it is the first dive watch that measures depth by allowing water to enter the timepiece.

The company says it has applied "Boyle Mariotte Law" (which describes how the pressure of a gas tends to decrease as the volume of a gas increases) to the patented timepiece. The watch has a gray-colored channel milled into the side that runs counterclockwise around the dial, stopping between one and two o'clock. At 12 o’clock there’s a small opening. On descent, the air inside the channel is compressed by the surrounding water pressure, allowing water to enter through the opening. The edge, in light grey and dark grey, differentiates between water and compressed air on the scale around the outside of the dial, indicating depth while descending or ascending.

Besides being a cool addition to a diver’s watch, Oris says the depth gauge keeps divers safe as the indicator benefits from no inertia, so actual depth readings are seen instantly, which is useful in decompression breaks in lesser depths. It’s water-resistant to 500 meters/50 bar.

Other features of the watch include an automatic movement with a date window at 6 o’clock. The 46mm watch also comes with a waterproof case that contains interchangeable rubber and metal straps and tools.

The cost is approximately $3,200.

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