At Watson and Son we specialize in all types of repairs. Stone re-cutting, watch repair, sizing’s and re-stringing of pearls and beads. If you wear your Pearls often, either bracelets or necklaces please note the tips listed below to keep your pearls looking for future generations. PROTECT YOUR PEARLS: Pearls can be damaged by contact […]
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BOUCHERON: Founded in 1858 by Frederic Boucheron in France, The House of Boucheron is a world renewed jeweler. Frederic founded the dynasty with the opening of his first store during the heyday of the Second French Empire in the Galerie de Valois at Palais-Royal. Creating his atelier in 1866, he would win the Gold Medal
SPEND A SUNDAY IN STYLE: Perfect for the a late Brunch; Sterling silver 4 piece coffee and tea service, with silver trimmed wooden tray and matching sugar tongs and it’s own traveling case. A wonderful Art Deco inspired design. Contact us for price and availability.
NOT SO BASIC BLACK: Featured today is a stunning Diamond and Black Spinel bead bracelet designed by Donald Huber of Donald Huber New York. The Bracelet has ten rows of round faceted Black Spinel beads accented by a Cabochon Black Spinel set in an 18K White Gold Deco inspired mounting set with scattered round brilliant
THE SANCY, THE BLOOD DIAMOND: It’s hard to imagine that a Diamond with the fabled history of the Sancy Diamond could be over shadowed. However, set in a simple mounting of white gold at a paltry 55.23 carats the Sancy when displayed along side the peach/pink colored Hortensia or the stately Regent at the Louvre’s
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Diamond comes from the Greek word Adamas, when translated means Unconquerable. Hence, the Diamond has become a symbol that has endured for centuries of romance, commitment and love. Golconda Diamonds are the most prized Diamonds as they are the finest White color and transparency known as type IIa. This term means they are free from
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SHADES OF ST. PATRICK’S DAY: For the little bit of Irish in all of us; a stunning pair of Emerald and Diamond earrings set in Platinum. Featuring Colombian pear-shaped emeralds weighing 23.34 carats and 23.18 carats.
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AQUAMARINE, A HISTORY AND LORE: The Birthstone for March The Aquamarine has long been admired by ancient civilizations from the Sumerians, Hebrews and Egyptians and was thought to originate from the treasure chests of Mermaids. The Romans had several beliefs in which the Aquamarine or “Gem of the Sea” played a role. It was believed
THE SUBMARINER: The story of the Submariner watch begins in the early 1950s when Rene P. Jeanneret, Rolex director, who was also an amateur diver, encouraged the company to develop a sports watch for scuba divers. 1953 saw Rolex test their new 6200 model timepiece as Auguste Piccard and his son Jacques attempted a world