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Designed anew for the next generation, Seiko 5 Sports is re-born.   For over 50 years, Seiko 5 Sports has delivered consistently high levels of reliability, durability, performance and value that have endeared it to lovers of mechanical watches worldwide. Today, with the creation of a new design and a broad new collection, this much loved timepiece is re-born. Welcome to the new Seiko 5 Sports, a collection with all the same values but a fresh new look. All will be available in September 2019. Born in the 60’s. Loved ever since. The first ever Seiko 5 watch, Seiko Sportmatic...

Arita porcelain. Traditional craftsmanship and modern techniques. Arita, a small town on Kyushu, the third largest island in the southwest of Japan, came to prominence in the early 17th century when clay suitable for porcelain manufacture was discovered there and its porcelain products soon became highly prized in Japan for the high quality of their artistry.Within a generation, Arita porcelain, also known as ‘‘Imari ware’’ after the port from which most was shipped, became known overseas and was exported, first to Europe and later across the world when Japan opened its doors to international trade in the 19th century. Today,...

A NACK FOR THE STACK Reposting of an original post from Gabriel & Co.    An amazing thing about current bridal trends is that anything goes.  This has often been the case for fashion jewelry, but bridal has always tended to veer towards a more traditional approach.  After all, you hope to wear this ring for the rest of your life. Most often women tended to stick to the safe tradition of wearing a diamond center stone engagement ring together with a matching wedding band that sits perfectly flush against it.  But it’s refreshing to see that today’s brides are making their own...

You Had Me At Halo Originally From Gabriel & Co. No matter the engagement ring you choose, there is guaranteed to be a halo setting for it. They have flooded the cases of every jewelry store and are a common sight on so many newly engaged women’s Instagram feeds for good reason. Halos or double halos make a smaller carat stone appear larger, brilliantly highlighting features of a gem cut like a princess or pear cut diamond. For those few future brides unaware of the halos power to enhance and dazzle, here’s how it’s done. Halos are made up of diamond or gemstone pavés put into a design that...

THE SHAPE OF WATER The Oris Aquis Date Relief is a high-performance diver's watch inspired by Oris's quest to raise awareness of the importance of water. Its dial colour reflects the colour of stormy seas, and it features a new bezel design with a minutes scale in relief. Oris is proud to be supporting expedition swimmer and water ambassador Ernst Bromeis, who'll be wearing the watch for his 'The Blue Miracle' campaign swim across Lake Baikal. Relief bezel Oris and expedition swimmer Ernst Bromeis are going their own way to raise awareness of the importance of water, with the release...