Diamonds International Issue 5 Christmas 2013 by Ramon Cassar

DIAMONDS INTERNATIONAL TIMES ISSUE FIVE | 2013

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FINE JEWELLERY & EXCLUSIVE TIMEPIECES SPECIAL

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TO BREAK THE RULES, YOU MUST FIRST MASTER THEM. THE WATCH THAT BROKE ALL THE RULES, REBORN. IN 1972, THE ORIGINAL ROYAL OAK SHOCKED THE WAT C H M A K I N G W O R L D A S T H E F I R S T H A U T E HOROLOGY SPORTS WATCH TO TREAT STEEL AS A PRECIOUS METAL. TODAY THE NEW ROYAL OAK COLLECTION STAYS TRUE TO THE SAME PRINCIPLES SET OUT IN LE BRASSUS ALL THOSE YEARS AGO: “BODY OF STEEL, HEART OF GOLD”. OVER 130 YEARS OF HOROLOGICAL CRAFT, MASTERY AND FINE DETAILING LIE INSIDE THIS ICONIC MODERN E X T E R I O R ; T H E P U R P O S E F U L R O YA L O A K ARCHITECTURE NOW EXPRESSED IN 41MM DIAMETER. FROM AVANT-GARDE TO ICON.

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Welcome

Contents

Throughout 2013, Diamonds International continued to offer its clientele a broad range of luxury jewellery items at its boutiques in Portomaso and Valletta. This apart from showcasing the most luxurious and coveted brands with pieces to dazzle and fascinate throughout the year.

This year, the festive season is all about gold and natural stones that boost self-esteem and signal status. Jewellery lovers shall wear such golden pieces as a self expression of their individuality whilst celebrating their golden identity.

TO THE MANOR BORN The classic and ultra-thin watches with simple timeless designs that are lightweight on the wrist. This makes them extremely comfortable and the perfect functional accessory.

A WHOLE NEW LEVEL OF COMPLICATIONS All that miniature tinkering takes time, and it’s often the culmination of many hands and many years of specialisation in haute horlogerie.

10 THE ROLL CALL OF HORLOGICAL COMPLICATIONS There’s a good reason why these brands are mesmerising timepieces.

13 SPORTING ENTHUSIASTS Pioneering timepieces engineered to excel in the murky depths of the seas or withstand extreme sports conditions.

15 HORLOGICAL EXPEDITION These luxury sports watches are designed specifically for professional sports and are equally appropriate for everyday wear.

17 DIAMOND DIVAS Watches remain wonderful gifts of class and elegance and Diamonds International offers services to help guide buyers through the intricacies of these timepieces. When it comes to ladies’ watches, the top international watch houses have begun to create seriously clever designs with mesmerising complications to match those enjoyed by men. Men can expect to find a whole new level of complications courtesy of brands like Cartier and Zenith, each of which invests heavily in innovation.

In the world of diamonds, there’s a new mood for the exceptional, just like our collections: the best quality, the most innovative design and the rarest, most special diamond.

18 GOLDEN TOUCH Our gold jewellery collections are legendary and this year’s pieces are a striking fusion of craftsmanship and design.

21 INSPIRED BY NATURE & IMAGINATION Our collections evoke a timeless world of harmony and beauty.

23 CODE RED Statement shades of crimsons evoke the perfect balance to these fine jewellery collections.

25 ENCHANTED BY DISTINCTIVE STYLES Today the creativity, glamour and colour of jewels continue to make a thrilling impression.

27 SMART IDEAS

This year’s most prevalent trend in fine jewellery is for unusual stones and highly sophisticated settings. Inspired by the natural world, there are flowers, feathers and butterflies picked out in all manner of coloured precious stones. Watch out for jewellery houses like Al Coro, AnnaMaria Camilli and Fope, each of which brings a special signature to Diamonds International. To discover a world of fine jewellery and innovative watches, visit Diamonds International in Portomaso and Valletta. In the unlikely event that a descrepancy arises in price printed in this publication and price quoted at the Diamonds International outlets the latter will prevail.

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Seriously stylish accessories, precision time-keepers, ultimate writing instruments and leather accessories.

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PIAGET ALTIPLANO The world’s thinnest automatic watch White gold case, 5.25 mm thick The world’s thinnest automatic movement Piaget Manufacture Calibre, 2.35 mm thick

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CLASSIC WATCHES

JAEGER-LECOULTRE

€14,400

The comfort of an ultra-thin watch combined with that of an automatic movement visible through the transparent caseback. A sophisticated timepiece in the classic watchmaking tradition. Also available in steel, €6,760.

VACHERON CONSTANTIN

€16,800

Few watchmakers truly master the art of striking mechanisms, the horological complications acknowledged to be the hardest of all to produce. In Vacheron Constantin’s case it just shows that a subtle and potent mix of design and technique can make a winning combination of a timeless classic.

BREGUET

€20,000

Classique wristwatches capture the true essence of Breguet’s original features. In some models, the precious materials of former times and fired – enamel dials will delight Breguet enthusiasts.

To the Manor Born The classic and ultra-thin watches with simple timeless designs that are lightweight on the wrist. This makes them extremely comfortable and the perfect functional accessory.

LONGINES

€4,380

With its long and distinguished traditions, Longines has from the start built its worldwide reputation on timepieces notable as much for their intrinsic quality as for the style and timing of their launch. The Longines Master Collection is a perfect example of this skill. Also available in steel at €1,850.

PIAGET

€20,700

Timeless purity and classicism converge in this ultra-thin white-gold timepiece, which pays homage to the elegance and refinement characteristic of Piaget.

ZENITH

€10,300

The incomparably pure, classic design of the dial in this model makes a perfect match with the slender case in a contemporary 40mm size. It houses the mechanical automatic Elite 681 movement, revealed through a sapphire crystal caseback. Also available in steel, €3,700.

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In 1839 Vacheron Constantin created several machines, among them the famous pantograph, a mechanical device which meant that for the first time in history principal watchmaking components could be reproduced with total precision, raising the quality of its timepieces once again. This invention carried the brand into the future and would revolutionise Swiss watchmaking.

Faithful to the history for which it is renowned, Vacheron Constantin undertakes to maintain, repair and restore all watches it has produced since its foundation: a sign of excellence and confidence which still today gives the manufacture its reputation.

Patrimony Contemporaine Hallmark of Geneva, pink gold case, hand-wound mechanical movement Ref. 81180/000R-9159

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COMPLICATED WATCHES

ULYSSE NARDIN

€98,500

Takes watch collectors by surprise, once again, and this time it’s with its new, in-house developed musical mechanical watch based on another Ulysse Nardin caliber, the UN-690 using silicium technology. The first in this series of limited edition timepieces plays the melody “Strangers in the Night”.

BREGUET

€70,370

Breguet’s Classique Hora Mundi is the first example of a mechanical timepiece with an instant-jump time zone display. All of the displays jump between time zones with the push of a button. Once you see it, the concept is so intuitive, you wonder why it has not been done before.

JAEGER-LECOULTRE

€59,500

As a long-standing specialist in ultra thin watches JaegerLeCoultre has introduced the Master ultra thin collection. In 2012, Jaeger-LeCoultre developed the Master Tourbillon by creating this ultra thin version meauring only 11.3mm.

A Whole New Level of Complications All that miniature tinkering takes time, and it’s often the culmination of many hands and many years of specialisation in haute horlogerie.

IWC

€34,100

The moon phase display on the Portuguese Perpetual Calendar, is a grand-scale theatre on a tiny stage. This elegant, up-to-theminute timepiece leaves virtually no wish unfulfilled: perpetual calendar, four-digit year display, seven-day automatic movement with Pellaton winding system and a power reserve display.

AUDEMARS PIGUET

€17,650

A disruptive and downright revolutionary timepiece, the Royal Oak is immediately recognizable thanks to its state-of-the-art engineered strongbox case, octagonal bezel secured by eight hexagonal screws, visible water resistance gaskets and dials adorned with exclusive engine-turned “Grande Tapisserie” motif.

MONTBLANC

€8,400

Montblanc has grown to become a serious player in the world of Haute Horlogerie. This anniversary edition features the inhouse developed and manufactured hand-wound caliber MBR110. This was Montblanc’s first manufacture movement in the Nicolas Rieussec collection.

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FEATURE

The Roll Call of Horlogical Complications There’s a good reason why these brands are mesmerising timepieces.

Breguet, the Innovator Invention of the Tourbillon, 1801. The tourbillon history is an intriguing and thoughtprovoking one. Along with minute repeaters, grande and petite sonneries, perpetual calendars, and chronographs, the tourbillon is one of the most fascinating complications of mechanical horology. Priced out of the reach of all but a lucky few, the tourbillon is rarely seen up close and personal but most often seen in pictures. Once viewed, however, one cannot help but be seduced by the stately and measured dance of the tourbillon (“whirlwind” in French). The tourbillon history dates back to the 18th century. The invention of the tourbillon, or tourbillon regulator stems from the days of the pocket watch and came about as a result of men's quest for improved accuracy of marine chronometers, a chronometer being a high precision watch. The lives of 18th century sailors on the high seas literally depended on the accuracy of their ship's deck watch or these marine chronometers to steer them on course and out of harm's way. The quest for accuracy was obvious and did not end there – after all, this was a time of continual innovation and invention in horology, the start of the tourbillon history being just around the corner. As a chronometer would almost invariably rest in the same position, gravity was a directional constant affecting the behaviour of the chronometer's balance wheel and balance spring. In fact, the influence of gravity on the accuracy of mechanical watches had worried watchmakers for centuries. Depending on the position of the watch in the vertical plane (crown left, right, down or up), different variations in the frequency of the balance wheel will occur as a result of changes in its centre of gravity. For when a watch is in the vertical position, the earth's gravity either accelerates or slows the balance and the escapement (mechanism in the watch that regulates the speed of rotation of the wheels), causing a rate gain or loss. Even a watch in excellent condition that has been recently lubricated, serviced, and

adjusted for temperature variations will still suffer the inevitable influence of the gravitational force of the earth. To nullify the effects of gravity in pocket watches, the great French watchmaker, Abraham-Louis Breguet invented the tourbillon in 1795, propelling the tourbillon history. But his invention became known officially only in 1801 when he applied for a patent. The first pocket watch equipped with a tourbillon mechanism was sold in 1805 but it was presented formally to the public during the Parisian show of French industrial products in 1806. Remember now that the tourbillon is a holdover from the days of the pocket watch. One chapter in the tourbillon history evidences that the tourbillon regulator made the jump to wristwatches starting in 1930. Unlike a wristwatch, a pocket watch worn in a vest will spend the majority of its time in a vertical position. Therefore, Breguet allegedly decided that, for the absolute best accuracy, some means of balancing out the effects of gravity in the various positions was needed. His ingenious solution placed the balance wheel, escape lever, and escape wheel in a cage, which then rotated a full 360 degrees making a complete revolution around itself, usually in a minute. In this way, the overall effects of gravity get balanced out, as the escapement of the movement never spends any significant time in one vertical position. The tourbillon, therefore, tends to compensate for errors that occur as a result of the position of the watch, thereby increasing its accuracy. One chapter in the tourbillon history that begun with Breguet has been written; but the pursuit for sophistication, horological excellence and high aesthetics is not over yet. Another chapter of the tourbillon history is currently being written by contemporary watchmakers coming up

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with complicated tourbillon inventions, such as the flying tourbillon and the double axis tourbillon outperforming and in some cases outshining the traditional Breguettype tourbillons. The Classique Grande complication Tourbillon 5317 provides the perfect setting for Breguet’s most spectacular invention and undeniably the most beautiful of all horological complications. Retail price €103,000.

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FEATURE

Carnival of Venice Minute Repeater Ulysse Nardin finds inspiration in one of the world’s most romantic cities for the new, limited-edition Minute Repeater Carnival of Venice, a creation of stunning artistic illustration and brilliant engineering. And, it’s not the first time this magical place has been the setting for a Ulysse Nardin timepiece’s tale. In the late 1980s, Ulysse Nardin introduced San Marco, a watch that symbolized the rebirth of the minute repeater, a complication that allows time to not only be seen, but also heard in sublime quality. A repeater is as much a musical instrument as it is a timekeeper. Renowned for its many “firsts” in watchmaking, Ulysse Nardin introduced a surprising variation to this late 17th century invention – the “Jaquemart”. Jaquemarts are beautifully animated figures set into the dial and move in sync with the activated minute repeater, contributing to the storyline of the timepiece. Its dial, the heart of the timepiece, depicts two figures in front of the Rialto Bridge on the Grand Canal. Both Jaquemarts are wearing masks, alluding to the Carnival of Venice. The feeling of festivity is set. With the minute repeater’s chiming of the hours, quarters and minutes, the Jaquemarts lift their masks. To this day, Ulysse Nardin remains among the rare manufacturers in the world to use Jaquemarts on the dial of its wristwatch minute repeaters.

Intensifying the elaborate detail of the dial is the enamel champlevé technique, a lost decorative art that is mastered by less than a handful of craftsman; today, only leading watchmakers such as Ulysse Nardin produce pieces showcasing enamel champlevé. Champlevé is an enameling technique in which cells, or cavities, are carved with a chisel directly on a thick metal plate, or dial, creating the design, and filled with vitreous enamel; a variety of colors are generated from different metallic oxides. The piece is then fired until the enamel melts, and when cooled, the surface of the object is sanded delicately by hand, an essential step in the process. Excess enamel is removed and the piece is polished, allowing the enamel’s true color and shine to break through. Several baking operations are needed to achieve the multiple levels of color, depth and three-dimensional quality found in only the finest enamel champlevé timepieces. In this very special creation, the result is an art form of meticulous detail further ornamented with engravings and available only to a select few. The Carnival of Venice Minute Repeater is a limitededition mechanical timepiece of eighteen made in 18-karat rose gold. It is an exceptional example of the skill of the hand and the dedication of the mind to the enduring and evolving skill of watchmaking. Retail price €266,000.

Patrimony Contemporaine Perpetual Calendar ELEGANT COMPLICATION The emblematic Patrimony Contemporaine collection welcomes a stellar complication in 2011: the perpetual calendar. Housing the legendary Calibre 1120 QP, a mechanical selfwinding movement stamped with the prestigious Hallmark of Geneva, the Patrimony Contemporaine Perpetual Calendar ultra-thin model reveals the inherent elegance and finesse of Vacheron Constantin. A useful and sophisticated major complication is enriching the Patrimony Contempoarine collection by Vacheron Constantin. Beating to the rhythm of the legendary Calibre 1120 QP – acknowledged by connoisseurs as one of the most iconic perpetual calendar movements – the latest addition to the range will be able to keep track of all the vagaries of the calendar and require no correction whatsoever until March 1st 2100. Unlike simple calendar mechanisms that require manual correction after each month with less than 31 days, the perpetual calendar takes account of the leapyear cycle with its months of 31, 30 or 28 days, and the quadrennial return of February 29th. Since the movement must be mechanically adjusted to take account of the irregular nature of our calendar, this sophisticated function calls for considerable prowess in terms of miniaturisation. An indispensable prerequisite for integrating the calendar functions, this miniaturisation was pushed to the limit in order to create an ultra-thin perpetual calendar movement such as Vacheron Constantin’s Calibre 1120 QP which measures a mere 4.05mm thick. Retail price €71,900.

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Elegance is an attitude Simon Baker

Conquest Classic

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SPORTS & MARINE WATCHES

AUDEMARS PIGUET

€32,736

The Royal Oak Offshore’s dramatic aesthetic turns functional elements into distinctive design features. It is characterized by larger-than-life proportions, high-tech materials and components engineered to ensure protection from magnetic waves, as well as by its distinctive “Mega Tapisserie” motif.

PIAGET

€15,600

Polo FortyFive features a trendy 45mm diameter case reminiscent of the 45-minute duration of a polo match, it adopts a resolutely sporty attitude with an exterior that is a first for Piaget: titanium, paired with an injected rubber and steel strap. This Piaget watch sets itself apart from the rest.

MAURICE LA CROIX

€4,850

The Pontos S Extreme impresses from the very first glance. With its assured, self-confident, masculine look and sporty image. Propelled into the innovative and high-tech world of fine watchmaking by its technical features.

Sporting Enthusiasts Pioneering timepieces engineered to excel in the murky depths of the seas or withstand extreme sports conditions.

LONGINES

€1,725

This brand’s watchmaking expertise reflects a strong devotion to tradition, elegance and the sporting world. This model has been built for a person who loves the aesthetics of a sports watch. It is complex in design and impressive in functionality.

ZENITH

€8,000

This model El Primero Stratos Flyback Striking 10th Tribute to Felix Baumgartner is totally unique. It is the 1st watch to break the sound barrier on the frontiers of space. Worn on Felix Baumgartner wrist during the Stratos Mission, this timepiece was in direct contact with the atmosphere. Diamonds International |

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OMEGA

€5,200

Seamaster Planet Ocean plays homage to Omega’s dive watch heritage, while also enhancing the designs with stateof-the-art technology and contemporary styling to create a modern classic.

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RORY MCILROY’S CHOICE.

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LUXURY SPORTS WATCHES

CARTIER

€9,300

Contemporary and refined, the Calibre de Cartier reinterprets the round form in watchmaking with character and style. This timepiece is a combination of sporting masculinity and exceptional expertise.

AUDEMARS PIGUET

€64,350

Audemars Piguet’s signature line continues to be the Royal Oak Offshore. Each year the brand releases a special and limited edition timepeice to its adoring collectors and this model pays tribute to Michael Schumacher.

VACHERON CONSTANTIN

€19,900

Sporty, technical, contemporary – the Overseas Collection from Vacheron truly reflects the modern world that inspires its name – a world of travel and discovery.

Horlogical Expedition These luxury sports watches are designed specifically for professional sports and are equally appropriate for everyday wear.

BAUME & MERCIER

€3,450

The Capeland collection – A sporty classic yet contemporary design with quality watchmaking finishes, playing with curves and harmony between the case and the strap for a comfortable fit. A timeless everyday-wear watch that will stand the test of time.

IWC

€7,300

The Portuguese watches from IWC are a distant echo from that glorious past. They combine the tradition of nautical instruments with contemporary design and forwardlooking mechanics.

ZENITH

€13,400

The Rattrapante series of El Primero watches from Zenith are exceptionally luxurious as well as functional. Swiss-made, and exclusive for men, it has simple stainless steel case, along with 18K rose gold bezel. The dial displays the standard hours and minutes indication as well as subsidiary seconds, a split-second chronograph and a grande date display.

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THIS CHRISTMAS SAY EVERYTHING WITHOUT SAYING

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emotions that last forever

Gia Certified Earrings each 1.01 car at, €23,500

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DIAMOND JEWELLERY

DAMIANI The Juliette collection comes from the perfect combination of rose cut diamonds with its particular pattern – delicate semicircles merge Oriental influences with fin-de-siècle architectural elements, Art Decò rigour and the delicacy of Art Nouveau. A €15,740, B €9,350, C €10,450

CARTIER The new Tank Anglaise watch takes inspiration from the strong identity of the original model, its bracelet is seamlessly integrated in the case, its runners are pure and straight. The design is well-conceived and the watch echoes the universal values of freedom inherent in the Tank collection. D €47,000 C

STAURINO FRATELLI The seductive tradition and culture gives a timeless style to the Magic Snake collection both an exotic and enticingly elegant appeal. The ‘snake’ is exquisitely crafted in an elaborate diamond pave design. E €14,425

Diamond Divas In the world of diamonds, there’s a new mood for the exceptional, just like our collections: the best quality, the most innovative design and the rarest, most special diamond.

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DAMIANI Paradise, a fascinating jewellery collection by Damiani is inspired by the beauty of star-filled skies, celestial bodies, stars and planets, bringing them to life in a compelling combination of white gold, diamonds and precious gemstones. F €8,925, G €7,490

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DolceVita collection has been the subject of fascination with its characteristic rectangular cases and its incomparable elegance. It represents the charm of the Italian way of life – la DolceVita. Winning the hearts of women all around the world. H €2,550

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GOLD JEWELLERY

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ANNAMARIA CAMMILLI From an old goldsmith tradition and cutting-edge research and technology are born Annamaria Cammilli jewellery pieces, inspired by the beauty and the forms of nature. The refined elegance of these collection in white or pink gold and diamonds are just some of the amazing creations of this exquisite jeweller. A €2,800, B €2,525, C €2,050, D €2,775 D

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AUDEMARS PIGUET It is in Audemars Piguet’s culture to create watches for women who possess confidence and esprit. Experience the beauty, design and craftsmanship that is our heritage with the Ladies Royal Oak collection. E €20,590

Golden Touch Our gold jewellery collections are legendary and this year’s pieces are a striking fusion of craftsmanship and design.

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TALENTO ITALIANO

FOPE

Ocean is the new year debut collection from this brand. Talento, as always, has been able to express the right style at the right moment. Smooth shapes inspired by the ocean truly expresses the collections strength and beauty. H €4,400, I €4,375

The creative and innovative footprint of this brand is recognizable in every jewel which is at the same time unique and distinctive. The Flex’It Solo collection represents a new interpretation of the flexibility concept. The collection is available in white, rose and yellow gold with diamonds. F €1,800, G Starting from €5,240 18

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GOLD JEWELLERY

AL CORO The 'Mezzaluna' collection from Al Coro takes its inspiration from the moon, using the delicate crescent shape and gentle curves to create beautiful pieces adorned with pavé set diamonds. J €6,950, K €17,850, L €5,425

OMEGA

The especially dramatic and enduring design concept of the OMEGA Constellation line is characterized by its famous “Griffes”, or claws, and striking dials. At the heart of this timepiece is the OMEGA Co-Axial calibre 8521, visible through the transparent caseback. M €22,250

DAMIANI D.Icon jeweller y collec tion represents an evolution of the long goldsmith tradition of Damiani. The introduction of ceramic to gold and diamonds enters in a sober and elegant way in the Damiani world. N also available in ceramic, starting from €840 N

NOVECENTONOVANTANOVE A number, a name, a mark that identifies a jewel. N ove ce n to n ov a n t a n ove cre a te s e l e g a n t a n d sophisticated fine jewellery with emphasis on the quality of the materials and craftsmanship and the innovative, lasting design. Ranging from rings, bracelets, chains, charms and earrings, each piece is inspirational and stylish and can be worn with ease for every occasion. O €8,900, P €19,550

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MIKIMOTO GRADING SYSTEM

“I would like to adorn the necks of all the women of the world with pearls”

5% Mikimoto Top Quality

KOKICHI MIKIMOTO

Over one hundred years ago, in 1893, Kokichi Mikimoto succeeded in producing the world’s first cultured pearl. Since that day, Mikimoto continues to make history, creating its own distinctive style. Mikimoto has developed the highest standards of quality and consistency by devoting more than a century to understanding the sea and researching the oyster. Only the top 5% of the pearl harvest meets the strict quality standards of Mikimoto. “I would like to adorn the necks of all the women of the world with pearls,” Kokichi Mikimoto said shortly after he succeeded in culturing a perfectly round pearl. He seemed to be rambling on about an unachievable dream. However, the elegant beauty of Kokichi’s cultured pearls was eventually recognized by women throughout the world, and his wish was fulfilled, as the name “Mikimoto” became well-known around the globe. With his keen, instinctive sense of beauty, Kokichi was the most enthusiastic of jewellers, a man who devoted his life to the cultured pearls and pearl jewellery that he loved and set his hopes upon.

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Pearls are created from a core. The core of a natural pearl is simply a fragment of shell or fishbone, or a grain of sand that strays into the unsuspecting pearl oyster’s shell. To protect itself from this irritant the oyster secretes multiple layers of nacre, forming a pearl. Kokichi Mikimoto conceived a method of duplicating this natural process by inserting a shell fragment into the oyster and stimulating the oyster to grow the thousands of layers of nacre which form a beautiful lustrous pearl. Annual Pearl Harvest Worldwide

The 5-criteria evaluation method of Mikimoto Quality, is universally recognized and applied throughout the world and guarantees every pearl purchased is singled out and falls within the Mikimoto criteria. Only 5% of the world’s pearl production is ever eligible to become a Mikimoto Top Quality, this exclusive percentage is divided furthermore into four exclusive categories of excellence.

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PEARL & DIAMOND JEWELLERY

MIKIMOTO Milano Collection by Giovanna Broggian combines the craftsmanship and sophistication of Italian design with the highest quality cultured pearls in the world: Mikimoto. The pearls in the Milano Collection are truly the focal point of the jewellery piece, thanks to an exclusive spring tension system that holds them in place. Each piece is individually made and finished by hand, a luxury that very few manufacturers can provide. H €5,825, G €8,900, F €6,200

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BREGUET

Ladies timepieces are not a recent phenomenon, AbrahamLouis Breguet designed a complicated masterpiece for Queen Marie-Antoinette of France. The Marine Chronograph Ladies' watch is part of this tradition of elegant, sophisticated timepieces. I €35,000

Inspired by Nature & Imagination Our collections evoke a timeless world of harmony and beauty.

DIAMONDS INTERNATIONAL Diamond collections which are intricately crafted by our artisan designers and set with GIA certified diamonds. These collections fuse classic handcrafted quality with a modern glamour and sophistication. A – Round Brilliant 1.5 Carat €28,875, B – Cushion 2.04 Carat €44,000 C – Oval 2.3 Carat €35,200 D – Tennis Bracelet 5 Carat €12,875

PIAGET

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The Polo FortyFive watch is set to sensual time on this elegantly feminine model, which draws its inspiration from the sportychic aesthetics of the collection, enhancing them with a delicate setting of diamonds. E €28,300

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RUBY & DIAMOND JEWELLERY

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Attrape-moi – Chaumet’s collection of jewellery is plotted like a game of seduction. A veiled declaration of modesty. Si tu m’aimes…Sentimental, sublime, amusing jewels that interpret the idea of nature and a web in precious lace work of gold and diamonds. A €48,590, B €37,650, C €32,050, D €21,350 D

Code Red Statement shades of crimsons evoke the perfect balance to these fine jewellery collections.

DAMIANI The Belle Epoque, collection features unmistakable elegance and femininity. This unique jewellery collection with exquisite craftsmanship, capable of creating incredibly new and surprising effects. F €10,140, G €12,980

STAURINO FRATELLI

This collection is a combination of elegance, glamour and the most beautiful jewels. This luxuriously audacious collection is the perfect symbiosis between jewellery expertise and creativity. E €5,850 H

CARTIER Characterised by audacity and inventiveness, Car tier’s watchmaking history reflects a unique state of mind: “jeweller of kings and king of jewellers”. Floating like a balloon and as blue as the sapphire safely nestled in its side, the Ballon Bleu watch by Cartier adds a dash of elegance to the female wrists. H €33,700

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COLOURED STONES & FASHION JEWELLERY

MARCO BICEGO The Murano collection was inspired by the many reflections on the Venetian sea from dusk to dawn, strictly hand-engraved with the historic Bulino technique and enriched by the contrast elements. The irregularity of the shapes, signature of the brand, is recognizable in the geometric shapes that characterise this new and sensational collection. A €3,050 B €5,375

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CHANEL

Enchanted by Distinctive Styles

The Premiere collection was inspired by the octagonal geometry of the No. 5 perfume bottle stopper and the Place Vendôme, Chanel’s home a historic encapsulation of the brands hightly symbolic values. Premiere is the feminine watch par excellence. C €14,850

Today the creativity, glamour and colour of jewels continue to make a thrilling impression.

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JAEGER-LECOULTRE The highly feminine Reverso Duetto Duo recalls an era dedicated to the beauty and passion of Fine Watchmaking. Its dual dials reflect the myriad facets of contemporary woman during the day and the night alike. G €6,650

ZOCCAI Zoccai goldsmiths create exclusive jewellery with high quality diamonds, pearls, precious stones and different shades of gold - truly alluring sophisticated jewels with a harmonic contrast of colours. D €3,625, E €2,310, F €1,860 Diamonds International |

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UNICEF DOES NOT ENDORSE ANY BRAND OR PRODUCT. NO PORTION OF THE PURCHASE PRICE IS TAX-DEDUCTIBLE. www.montblancitalia.it - Servizio Clienti: 800 397182

EDUCATION IS THE FOUNDATION FOR A BETTER FUTURE. Visit www.montblanc.com/signatureforgood to learn about our Signature for Good initiative and to build a better future - brick by brick. With the Signature for Good Collection, Montblanc supports UNICEF’s education projects in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Montblanc will donate 10% of the retail price excluding VAT/Sales Tax to support UNICEF’s education programmes in these regions and help children pave their way to a successful, self-determined, and happy life.

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Diamonds International - Portomaso St. Julians - 22035201 / Republic Street Valletta - 22035202

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LIFESTYLE

SWISS KUBIK

ERWIN SATTLER

This Quadruple Watch Winder - is crafted in a luxurious handmade leather housing embellished with saddle style stitching and features an optional polished acrylic window protector. The Swiss Kubik Watch Winder is initially programmed for 950 rotations per day. An optional program using a USB cable allows modification of the number of rotations per day and the direction of the rotations. A Single Starter Box from €360

Offering a variety of different regulators from the Classic Vienna to a more modern time-keeper, all have the mark of precision instruments. The Classica model blends in perfectly into its surroundings, becoming a unique eye-catcher. C Medium size wall clock €9,025

MONTEGRAPPA The latest limited Edition Genio series fountain pen pays homage to surrealist artist Salvador Dalí, with a pen whose design seems to have leapt out from the canvases of some of the artist’s most famous paintings. Both solid gold and sterling silver versions of this writing instrument are available. D €3,950

JAEGER-LECOULTRE

The Atmos Classique 3000 clock is available in a number of versions; this one features a transparent cabinet and dial with blue Roman numeral hour markers and blue, hour and minute hands. Through the high-quality sapphire glass cabinet, the clock’s intricate horological movement can be seen. B €8,850

Smart Ideas

Seriously stylish accessories, precision time-keepers, ultimate writing instruments and leather accessories.

MONTBLANC E a c h p i e ce s y m b o l i s e s t h e quintessential combination of a timeless, classic concept with an art that has been refined by tradition. The Meis ter s tuck collec tion has evolved into Montblanc’s design icon. E €210, F €1,215, G €235, H €720

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New Collection TANK MC Portomaso - Valletta - 22035 201/202

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