Author: Reza Khalaj

All watches can be classified as Mechanical or Quartz. Quartz watches are powered by a battery and work with a series of circuits. These circuits work to regulate the vibrations of the tiny piece of quartz crystal, which are used to mark off the passage of time. Quartz watches are less expensive than mechanical watches…

SERVICING A WATCH Like any other piece of machinery, all watches should be cleaned and serviced every 2 years to ensure that they are trouble-free. Even quartz watches should be cleaned as any small particle of dust or dirt can result in damage. At “tune-up time” batteries and seals should be replaced if necessary to…

Rough Weight: 240.80 cts. Cut Weight: 69:42 cts. Repolished Weight: 68.09 cts. Shape: Pear Color: F Clarity: IF Few diamonds have drawn as much attention as the stone that became known as the Taylor-Burton. The 240.80-ct. rough was unearthed in 1966 at South Africa’s Premier Mine and began its time in the limelight when buyer…

CRYSTAL: The transparent cover over the watch face is called the crystal. There are 3 types of crystals commonly found in watches: Acrylic crystal: An inexpensive plastic that allows shallow scratches to be buffed out. The least desirable and most inexpensive type of crystal. Mineral crystal: Composed of several elements such as barium and silicon…

No. Most watches have some sort of water-resistance. There are a variety of ways to make a watch water-resistant. All such watches use rubber gaskets or “O” rings to seal the case back. A watch with a back that screws onto the case provides a higher degree of water resistance. A watch marked as water…

What makes a Swiss Watch a fine watch? Swiss made watches, whether they are mechanical or quartz, are synonymous with exceptional quality. They enjoy a solid reputation throughout the world for superb craftsmanship, innovative design and prestige. Swiss watches are prized for their accuracy, reliability, water resistance and shock resistance. History of Swiss Watch Making…

Diamond Formation Diamonds are more available and affordable today than at any other time in history. Almost anybody who wants a diamond can afford to own one. At the same time, while diamonds are relatively abundant, diamonds with high clarity and good color are still quite rare. Diamonds form under tremendous temperature and pressure. Then…

Africa’s diamonds began in 1866 with the discovery of a 21.25-ct. rough diamond on a farm south of Kimberley, South Africa. There is evidence of other discoveries, some as early as 1854. But the “Eureka,” as it was called, was the first to be authenticated. After the Eureka, almost three years passed without major discoveries,…

Diamonds form deep in the earth under extreme heat and pressure, then transported violently upward until it arrives at or near the earth’s surface, where it’s forced from its hiding place by nature or by man. Then it’s cut and polished until its natural beauty shines through. Diamond’s splendor has been appreciated for centuries, but…