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History of Sterling Silver Jewelry Charms

Saturday, January 2nd, 2010

Charms are also known as amulets and pendants. They are as popular today as they have been throughout recorded history. Ancient Egyptians wore bracelets with charms or amulets. They were used to protect against bad luck and evil forces. They began with religious symbols and became a part of everyday dressing.
Charms/jewelry were made of almost […]

Why I Love Cartier Watches

Wednesday, September 9th, 2009

Cartier SA is a luxury wrist watch maker and jewelry maker based in Paris, France. The family business was founded in 1847 in Paris by Louis-Françoise Cartier. During the next decades, his son Alfred Cartier and afterward his nephews Pierre, Jacques and Louis developed Cartier to a famous worldwide brand.
“Santos” – […]

Women Watches

Wednesday, July 29th, 2009

What was once, in the earliest years of take-away watches, considered to be unsuitable for gentlemen and only for ladies, has developed today into a fashion utensil that everyone wants. In the meantime, the wrist watch is more than a tool to tell which time it is.
The turn of the 20th […]

History of the Wrist Watch

Thursday, June 25th, 2009

From pocket watch to a fashion accessory. What was once, in the earliest years of portable watches, considered to be unsuitable for men and only for women, has developed nowadays into a fashion utensil that everybody has. Meanwhile, the wrist watch is no longer only a instrument to tell which time it is. It […]