Jewelry & Watch News

Just like smart watches, smart jewelry is sleek and sophisticated, yet practical – and many pieces offer go-with-everything appeal. Thanks to an appealing combination of beauty, versatility, and functionality, more and more options are making their way into the marketplace. Here, we take a look at some of the most popular options with an eye toward helping you decide which is the best smart jewelry design for your unique needs. Tory Burch for Fitbit Track activity in style with beautiful cuff smart jewelry from top designer Tory Burch. A range of gorgeous designs in popular colors and gleaming metallic lets you keep on top of your game, ensure you get plenty of sleep and remember to get up and move when you’ve been parked behind your desk for too long. Like many other Fitbit accessories, Tory Burch smart jewelry sends reminders when you need them most. Motiv An alternative to the more run-of-the-mill fitness trackers, Motiv offers all of the aspects you’re loo...

No matter how long your marriage lasted, the engagement ring – a symbol of hope for a lifetime of love – can remain sentimental for many of us. Or at the least, a symbol of dreams died and thwarted, which can make looking at the once lauded thing itself a little painful. Needless to say, a lot of women probably hide that ring in a drawer, way out of sight, once a marriage has gone sour simply out of negative, bad feelings attached to their ex’s. How could something that once made you smile from ear to ear, make you hurl, cry or huff in anger and pain? So, other than hanging out on a nightstand with other memories that you’d rather forget, what does someone even do with an old wedding ring after the marriage ends and the “I do” turns into an “I don’t?” Here’s a look at what you can do with that formerly dazzling engagement ring both during and after a divorce, plus we’ll cover some engagement ring etiquette for a divorce or broken engagement. Make the ring bring ...

Patek Philippe luxury watches were introduced more than 100 years ago, in 1851. Today, the company offers some of the most desirable watches on the market, including unique timepieces with fascinating complications, sleek dress watches, and a wide range of sophisticated designs that appeal to a worldwide audience of horologists and watch enthusiasts. The Patek Philippe Calatrava is one of the manufacturer’s most popular designs. Let’s take a closer look. Patek Philippe Calatrava Review & History First introduced in 1932, the Patek Philippe Calatrava line features dress watches inspired by the Bauhaus principle, which states that form should follow function. Elegant, streamlined profiles, sleek finishes, and beautiful details give these watches an air of timeless distinction. The first Patek Philippe Calatrava watch was meant for affordability, with the goal of helping the company (then known as Patek, Philippe & Cie) transition through the Great Depressi...

Double Pearl Earrings When you think of pearl earrings, it may evoke the vision of an outdated trend that your grandmother would wear. Now, it’s possible to bring this jewelry piece back while looking as chic as ever, with double pearl earrings. This look merges classic elegance with a modern feel that both celebrities and fashionistas everywhere are taking advantage of. Double pearl earrings are versatile and can be worn with a fancy cocktail dress, or rocked with a leather jacket and dark denim to mix up a casual ensemble. You don’t have to be a star to pull off this look. Mix It Up With Your Double Pearl Earrings Not all double pearl earrings have to look the same. You can wear the classic white pearl, or a number of amazing different colored options.  Depending on how much of a statement you want to make or the outfit you’re looking to pair them with, there are a lot of options. At Love & Pieces, we have a wide selection, with the Meridian Avenue double...

  Chunky Chain Necklaces Finding an everyday necklace to wear that isn’t too plain can be a daunting fashion choice. While simple pieces can work with most outfits, they often go unnoticed. This week, we’ll explore the trend of chunky chain necklaces, which are an ideal choice for spicing up any ensemble. Whether you tend to wear silver or gold jewelry, a chunky chain can call attention to what you’re wearing without being too boring or too overstated. Chunky Chain Necklaces: The New Statement Piece Many women may feel intimidated by bold, colorful statement necklaces, but still want a bigger piece to wear with different outfits. If you’re apprehensive about bright tones or funky patterned necklaces, chunky chain necklaces can be a suitable alternative. Without being too flashy, chunky chains make a statement. Pairing a crisp gold chunky chain necklace with a white button down top and leather jeans is a perfect fall outfit that appears stylishly simple. You m...

It can be a bit unsettling when Facebook recognizes the people in your photos and makes tag suggestions. It’s as if no one can escape the social media platform’s knowing eye. But Ewa Nowak, co-founder of the industrial design firm NOMA, might have a way to fly under the radar, Fast Company reports. A concept she describes as “face jewelry” includes “two brass circles that hang down from the cheekbones and an additional long piece of brass that stretches up the forehead,” according to Fast Company. You wear it from your ears like eyeglasses. The jewelry managed to  confound Facebook’s algorithms when Nowak uploaded photos to a gallery on the site. For now, Nowak views the design as art rather than a product. In fact, the work, which recently earned the Mazda Design Award at the Łódź Design Festival, can be thought of as a statement. Nowak, a graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw, Poland, submitted the face jewelry for an exhibition at the national mu...

Mondiamo, an online buyer of pre-owned diamond jewelry, announced that it is merging with CIRCA, a global buyer of pre-owned fine jewelry and watches with 12 offices worldwide. The combination will create “the world’s leading buyer of pre-owned luxury diamonds, jewelry and watches,” according to a press release from Mondiamo. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Consumers own more than $1 trillion of fine jewelry and watches, according to Mondiamo. The company estimates the global secondary market for consumer-owned luxury jewelry and watches at more than $8 billion per year and predicts annual growth in the high single digits. “Sustained growth is fueled by consumer acceptance of ‘recommerce’ and increasingly efficient digital platforms that provide more transparent services and higher values for sellers than was previously available,” according to the release. The merger “transforms the face of the pre-owned luxury jewelry industry by creating a ...