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By Robert M. Hazen

most people admire diamonds for two Ttheiroday, exceptional attributes: their hardness and brilliance. Scholars knew of diamonds’ unrivaled hardness since antiquity, but its unique optical properties went unrecognized until comparatively recently. The natural diamonds that were hoarded by potentates of old have little of the visual drama that we associate with today’s faceted gems. Deeply colored rubies, emeralds, and sapphires were far more prized as adornments. Owners accumulated the seemingly indestructible diamond pebbles, as found in their unpolished natural state, as talismans against defeat and symbols of their own “manly” virtues, without ever seeing diamonds as objects of beauty.

When unearthed, most diamonds appear roughly rounded with perhaps a hint of regular crystal form. Many are colorless, but most are pale shades of yellow; red, orange, green, blue, brown, and even black diamonds are also found. Raw, uncut stones lack the exuberance of jewelry-store gems and can appear quite ordinary; Brazilian gold miners of the 18th century cast aside a fortune in unrecognized diamonds while panning for the precious metal. Diamond’s familiar ornamental role represents a relatively recent development - a consequence in part of scientists’ growing understanding of the nature of light.

A few scientific ideas have become part of our folklore. The equation E=mc2 is one a cultural icon as much as it is a statement of the equivalence of mass and energy. Another of these commonplace science snippets tells us that the speed of light is constant. A T-shirt slogan popular in physics departments proclaims “186,000 miles per second: It’s not just a good idea, it’s the law!” But as for many other legal systems, there’s some fine print most people ignore. You have to add the rather mundane words, “in a vacuum.” When light travels through matter - air, water, glass, or diamond, for example - it travels slower than 186,000 miles per second. The actual explanation, having to do with the way light interacts with the electrons present in every atom, is somewhat complex, but you can visualize this slow-down by thinking of light rays having to make little detours every time an electron gets in the way.

Most clear and colorless objects retard light only a modest amount. The air we breathe has only a trifling billion-trillion atoms per cubic inch. Space between atoms are much greater than the size of the atoms themselves, so air reduces light speed by just a few hundred miles per second - not enough to notice under most circumstances. In water and ice, which have thousands of times more atoms per cubic inch than air, light travels about 140,000 miles per second - 30 percent slower than in a vacuum. Window glass drops light speed to 120,000 miles per second, similar to the travel time through most common minerals, whereas lead-containing decorative glass, the kind used in chandeliers and cut glass, slows light even more, to about 100,000 miles per second (lead has lots of electrons that get in the way). Diamonds put the brakes on light like no other known colorless substance. Diamond is crammed with electrons - no substance you have ever seen has atoms more densely packed - so light pokes along at less than 80,000 miles per second. That’s more than 100,000 miles per second slower than in air.

Most people never have reason to notice the variable speed of light, but you experience one of its consequences every day. Each time light passes from one clear substance into another with a different light speed, the light rays have a tendency to bend. You’ve probably noticed the distortion of people and objects in a swimming pool, which occurs when light waves have to change direction as they pick up speed coming out of the water. Ripples on the pool’s surface compound the angular distortion. If you wear glasses or contact lenses, which “correct” the way light bends into your eyes, you take advantage of this useful optical phenomenon.

Light does not always bend when passing between different materials. If light rays strike a clear substance head on or at a modest angle - like the path of light coming through your window - most of the rays will travel straight through without bending. You can look down from a boat at the nearly undistorted bottom of a calm, clear lake or pond because sunlight enters the water from overhead and then comes back through the transparent water almost vertically to your eyes. But try as you might, you can’t see the bottom of even the clearest lake standing on the shore, because you are at too low an angle to the water. Almost all of the light reaching your eyes has been reflected off the water’s surface.

That’s why you can see the beautiful mirrored reflection of trees on the opposite shore of a glassy lake early in the morning.

Diamond plays this reflecting trick better than any other colorless substance. Light enters a faceted gemstone from all sides, but it may bounce back and forth several times inside before it finds a clean, straight shot out. All this changing direction accomplishes something very dramatic, because so-called white light actually contains all of the rainbow’s colors. Each color - red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and violet - bends and reflects inside the diamond slightly differently. The farther the light travels, the more the colors separate, or “disperse.”

Bounce light inside a diamond just two or three times and the colors disperse spectacularly.

Diamond-like substitutes, including “cubic zirconia,” a crystalline com pound synthesized from the elements ziconium and oxygen, attempt to mimic this light-dispersing property, though they fall short of diamond’s brilliance and unrivaled hardness.

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If you look closely at a faceted diamond, you can see that it soaks up white light and breaks it apart like a prism, dispersing it into a rainbow of colors. Diamonds sparkle and dance with colored light; each of its dozens of facets produces its own dazzling display. Other natural gemstones disperse white light to some degree, but none comes close to diamond’s ability to reveal the rainbow.

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Robert M. Hazen is a research scientist at the Carnegie Institution of Washington’s Geophysical Laboratory and Robinson Professor of Earth Sciences at George Mason University. This article was excerpted with permission from Hazen’s book, The Diamond Makers: A Compelling Drama of Scientific Discovery, published

by Cambridge University Press in 1999.

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Transcend band with 0.26 ctw round brilliant cut diamonds in platinum, Price: $1,550 b. Repertoire Select band with 0.28 ctw round brilliant cut diamonds in 18 karat white gold, Price: $2,200 c. Beloved stud earrings with 1.08 ctw round brilliant cut diamonds in 18 karat white gold, Price: $4,790 d.

Transcend double halo Dream studs with 1.21 ctw Dream and round brilliant cut diamonds in 18 karat white gold, Price: $5,990 e.

Endeavor earrings with 1.70 ctw round brilliant cut diamonds in 18 karat white gold, Price: $9,500 f.

Endeavor pendant with 0.83 ctw round brilliant cut diamonds in 18 karat white gold setting with adjustable 19 inch chain, Price: $4,475 g.

Repertoire Select Dream solitaire ring showcasing a 0.54 ct Dream diamond and 0.42 ctw round brilliant cut diamonds in 18 karat white gold, Price: $2,585 h.

Endeavor solitaire ring with 0.75 ct round brilliant cut diamond paired with 0.62 ctw round brilliant cut diamonds in 18 karat white gold, Price: $4,315 i.

Beloved ring with a gorgeous 0.71 ct round brilliant cut diamond center surrounded by 0.42 ctw round brilliant cut diamonds in 18 karat white gold, Price: $5,190

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a. Stephen Webster is famous for his keen eye for detail, expert craftsmanship and glam-rock attitude and this vintage pendant featuring a fancy pear shaped smoky quartz and 1.35 ctw round brilliant cut white and cognac diamonds on a 20” white gold chain is a great representation of his style, Retail: $5,000, Our Price: $3,700 b. Leo Pizzo, the Valenza-based designer, represents the designing expertise of the best Italian craftsmen and goldsmiths.

This vintage pendant set with 0.50 ctw round brilliant cut black and white diamonds on an elegant six-strand necklace is a stunning example of his work, Retail: $6,900, Our Price: $5,650 c. Known for classic designs and standout style this vintage 18” Cartier “Love” lariat is no exception, featuring an 18 karat yellow gold bar with the classic Cartier design symbolizing long lasting love, Was: $2,150, Now: $1,500 d. The most recognized and desirable piece of Cartier jewelry, this vintage Cartier “Love bracelet” is adorned with a 0.15 ct round brilliant cut diamond in 18 karat white gold, Retail: $4,595, Our Price: $3,295 e. Vintage David Yurman 11.75mm Tahitian pearl drop earrings in sterling silver and 18 karat yellow gold, Retail: $795, Our Price: $555 f. Vintage David Yurman amethyst bangle with spring loaded flip-lock clasp for extra security, Retail: $1,200, Our Price: $840 g. Vintage David Yurman citrine and 0.18 ctw round brilliant cut diamond pendant on a stunning 46” 18 karat yellow gold chain, Retail: $3,350, Our Price: $2,345 h. Vintage Philippe Charriol cable textured ring with 0.11 ctw diamonds in 18 karat yellow gold and stainless steel, Retail: $1,000, Our Price: $700 i.

Vintage David Yurman round and oval tourmaline ring with 0.20 ctw diamonds in 18 karat yellow gold, Retail: $3,300, Our Price: $2,310 j. Vintage Charriol diamond Celtic Noir ring in 18 karat white gold and stainless steel with 0.10 ctw round brilliant cut diamonds, Retail: $695, Our Price: $480 k. Vintage Cédé modern diamond hoop earrings in black plated stainless steel, Special Price: $1,315

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f. a. Exquisite vintage solitaire ring showing a 0.63 ct emerald cut diamond in platinum, Was: $4,000, Now: $2,500 b. Gorgeous vintage semi mount with 0.78 ctw round brilliant cut diamonds and matching band with 0.30 ctw diamond Euro shank in 14 karat white gold, Was: $1,785, Now: $1,045 c. Inspired from the elegant Art Deco period, this vintage ring shows 0.73 ctw round brilliant cut diamonds in a 14 karat white gold milgrain setting, Special Price $1,690 d. Simply beautiful, this vintage three stone engagement ring features a 0.70 ct round brilliant center diamond accompanied by 0.40 ctw princess cut diamonds in platinum, Special Price: $2,875 e. Timeless antique ring with 0.46 ct transition cut diamond center and 0.06 ctw single cut diamond in platinum engraved setting, Special Price: $1,385 f.

Beautifully feminine, this vintage three row channel and bead set ring features 0.94 ctw round brilliant and princess cut diamonds in 18 karat white gold, Was: $1,795, Now: $1,395 g. Be the envy of all your friends with this vintage ring showcasing an incredible 1.57 ct oval fancy light pink diamond center, 0.28 ctw pear shaped sides and 1.24 ctw round brilliant cut diamonds adorning an 18 karat white gold split shank, Was: $32,495, Now: $27,500 h. A radiant example of impeccable taste, this vintage wedding set features 0.78 ctw round brilliant cut diamonds and a 0.20 ct round brilliant cut diamond paired with a prong set diamond shadow band in 14 karat white gold, Was: $1,785, Now: $1,200 i. Timeless in design and style, this antique Art Deco ring boldly showcases a 0.71 ct round brilliant cut diamond center paired with two 0.62 ctw rectangular blue sapphires in an 18 karat white gold engraved design, Special Price: $3,200 j. A masculine and streamlined men’s band with 0.25 ctw round brilliant cut diamonds and onyx inlay in 14 karat white gold, Special Price: $1,210 k. A delight to the eyes, this antique ring is sure to garner attention with its 0.14 ct old European cut center diamond surrounded by 0.20 ctw blue baguette sapphires in a delicately engraved 18 karat white gold setting, Was: $995, Now: $795 l. The bold lines shine through to reflect a modern style in this men’s band featuring 0.17 ctw round brilliant cut diamonds with a black onyx inlay, Special Price: $975

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Let’s face it many of us are counting our pennies these days but the frugal bride can still have a stunning wedding. With choices in sterling silver and vintage designers like Tiffany & Co. this thrifty bride will be able to score some extraordinary values that will let her sparkle without blowing the wedding budget.

The bonus is that these jewels will transfer to everyday wear quite nicely. a. Delightful vintage small circle pendant with 0.35 ctw round brilliant cut diamonds in 18 karat yellow gold on an 18” 14 karat yellow gold chain, Retail: $890, Our Price: $745 b. Vintage Everlon Knot dangle earrings with 0.30 ctw round brilliant cut diamond center and 0.40 ctw round brilliant cut diamonds in 14 karat white gold, Special Price: $1,065 c. Pure elegance is unmistakable when wearing this vintage ring showcasing a 0.25 ct round brilliant center diamond and 0.36 ctw single cut diamonds in a 14 karat white gold milgrain setting, Special Price: $995 d. Convey your love and commitment with this vintage ring featuring 0.52 ctw round brilliant diamonds in 14 karat yellow gold, Was: $750, Now: $595 e. Whimsical Tiffany & Co. by Paloma Picasso daisy bangle in sterling silver, Retail: $195, Our Price: $130

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Vintage Bride

Something borrowed is the theme in this bride’s wedding. Lace, antique details and ornate table settings will rule her day. She is a sentimental romantic and wants jewelry that reflects the timeless traditions of marriage.

Jewelry from the Art Deco and Art Nouveau period will compliment her style.

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f. Late Victorian antique pendant with 0.39 ctw old European cut diamonds and seed pearls in a silver plated gold setting on an 18” cable chain, Was: $1,905, Now: $1,535 g. Antique pendant features 0.89 ctw old European cut diamonds in 14 karat white gold Edwardian filigree dangle design on a 15” chain, Special Price: $3,000 h. Timeless antique ring with a 1.08 ct round brilliant cut diamond and 0.16 ctw single cut diamonds in platinum, Special Price: $6,875 i. The only bridal accessory that could be as radiant as the bride, this antique platinum bracelet boasts 13.20 ctw old European and single cut diamonds in a stunning milgrain setting with safety chain, 6.5” in length, Was: $61,995, Now: $45,000 j. For the romantic bride that prefers something blue is this vintage Art Deco pin set with a 0.07 ct round brilliant diamond and blue sapphires in a 14 karat white gold filigree setting, Was: $775, Now: $615

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This is not your mother’s wedding. The modern bride is more streamlined and contemporary then ever. She is more artistic and has had a hand in all the design elements of her wedding. The jewelry that suits her is simply designer.

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k. Marco Bicego 18” necklace with vibrant mixed gemstones and delicate hues of multicolored pearls, Price: $2,885 l. Marco Bicego bracelet with 0.15 ctw round brilliant diamonds in a beautiful 18 karat yellow gold three coiled strand design, Price: $1,915 m. m. Sleek Marco Bicego Jaipur drop earrings in brushed 18 karat yellow gold, Price: $1,025 n. Hues of yellow compliment this unique vintage ring with 1.07 ct round brilliant fancy yellow center diamond with 0.80 ctw round brilliant cut diamonds, Special Price: $6,495 o. Interwoven “Goa” bands in a contemporary design

by Marco Bicego with 0.41 ctw round brilliant o. diamonds in 18 karat yellow gold, Price: $3,500 p. Marco Bicego diamond “Goa” pendant and 18 karat yellow gold chain, Price: $1,705

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Her second wedding is going to be even more fabulous because her confidence lets her carry off a bolder look. Since the second wedding dress tends to be effortless in design, the complimenting jewelry can be amped up accordingly. Audacious designs in diamonds and precious metals adorning hand, wrist, neck and ears take this look to the next level.

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q. A stunning choice for lasting memories, vintage platinum ring with a 3.05 ct bezel set pear shaped diamond surrounded by 1.70 ctw round brilliant diamonds, Was: $17,950, Our Price: $15,500 r. Dazzling vintage ring exhibits 4.00 ctw round brilliant cut pave diamonds in 18 karat white gold, Special Price: $6,250 s. Vintage dangle earrings with gorgeous 1.64 ctw emerald cut center diamonds framed by 1.10 ctw round brilliant cut diamonds in 18 karat white gold, Special Price: $8,745 t. Hearts On Fire Reflection mini pear pendant with adjustable 18 karat white gold chain, Price: $3,830 u. For an event that reflects renewed hopes and dreams this beautiful vintage 7.5” bracelet featuring 2.50 ctw round brilliant cut diamonds in 18 karat yellow and white gold, Was: $14,995, Now: $12,000 v. The finishing touch for the perfect day and new beginning, Hearts On Fire 6.5” bracelet with 1.36 ctw round brilliant cut diamonds in an 18 karat white gold whimsical designed setting, Price: $7,000

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a. A stunning vintage piece with a show stopping 322.00 ct faceted oval smoky quartz in 14 karat yellow gold on a twisted 14 karat yellow gold cable chain, Special Price: $1,245 b. Unique vintage Didisheim-Goldschmidt Fils & Co. 15” necklace in sterling silver and black enamel with a round watch pendant featuring an exhibition back, Special Price: $750 c. The engaging look and feel of this vintage necklace wonderfully presents 0.25 ctw old European and rose cut diamonds and pink spinel that frame a naturally beautiful Mississippi River pearl all forming a delicate flower design for a feminine look, Was: $3,795, Now: $2,995 d. Delightful vintage three ring key pendant in 18 karat yellow gold on 18” 14 karat yellow gold chain, Special Price: $360 e. Vintage Fluer De Lis pendant with color-enhanced yellow diamond and 0.60 ctw round brilliant cut diamond pave on a 16” 14 karat white gold chain, Retail: $1,090, Our Price: $875 f. Vintage necklace with 0.27 ctw round brilliant cut diamonds in a cluster design, Special Price: $765 g. Intricate and charming vintage brooch/pendant containing 1.26 ctw round brilliant cut diamonds and twelve gorgeous oval opals surrounding a unique filigree encased onyx in 14 karat yellow gold, Was: $2,560, Now: $2,045 h. Dazzle in this stunning vintage bracelet showcasing 23.63 ctw of round and square cut blue topaz and 0.25 ctw round brilliant diamonds, Special Price: $995 i. Dress to impress with these vintage 18.34 ctw emerald cut aquamarine cufflinks in 14 karat yellow gold, Was: $1,150, Our Price: $895

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a. This Tiffany & Co. vintage 7.5” bracelet dazzles the eye with its 2.00 ctw round brilliant cut citrines set in an 18 karat yellow gold intricate bead design, Was: $4,250, Now: $3,500 b. Vintage Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti “Open Heart” hoop earrings in 18 karat yellow gold are the perfect way to express the beauty of your love, Retail: $1,000, Our Price: $680 c. Vintage Tiffany & Co. Elsa Perretti “Open Heart” pendant in 18 karat yellow gold.

Select a chain separately, Retail: $500, Our Price: $300 d. Delightful vintage Tiffany & Co. sterling silver bracelet with “Note” charm, “Heart” charm and pink enamel “Cupcake” charm, Retail: $550, Our Price: $340 e. Vintage Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso “Loving Heart” pendant in sterling silver.

Select a chain separately, Retail: $175, Our Price: $125 f. Vintage Tiffany & Co. Elsa Perretti “H” pendant in sterling silver. The perfect gift from him to her, Retail: $175, Our Price:$115 g. This vintage Tiffany & Co. Elsa Perretti letter “G” pendant in sterling silver is a great signature piece. Select a chain separately, Retail: $175, Our Price: $155 h. Celebrate the unbroken circle of love with this vintage Tiffany & Co. Elsa Perretti “Eternal Circle” pendant in sterling silver. Select a chain separately, Retail: $175, Our Price: $125 i. Vintage Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso earrings in sterling silver are a “must have” for any wardrobe, Retail: $300, Our Price: $195 j. A recognizable classic, the vintage Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso sterling silver “X” pendant. Select a chain separately, Retail: $175, Our Price: $105 k. Vintage Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti “Open Wave” ring in sterling silver, Retail: $225, Our Price: $135

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l. For a bold and recognizable statement try this vintage Tiffany & Co. Venetian box link 19� necklace in sterling silver, Retail: $350, Our Price: $245 m. Perfect for day to night, the vintage Tiffany & Co. black onyx bracelet with sterling silver toggle clasp, Retail: $275, Our Price: $195 n. Complete the set with this vintage Tiffany & Co. block onyx 18� necklace with sterling silver toggle clasp, Retail: $475, Our Price: $335 o.

A stunning example of the timeless Legacy line from Tiffany & Co., a beautiful vintage 1.18 ct modified cushion Legacy diamond with 0.42 ctw round brilliant cut surrounding diamonds in platinum, Retail: $16,500, Our Price: $11,550 p.

Vintage Tiffany & Co. 0.21 round brilliant cut center diamond surrounded by a whimsical flower design featuring 0.23 ctw round brilliant cut diamonds in platinum, Retail: $3,925, Our Price: $2,250 q. Vintage Tiffany & Co. modern link bracelet in sterling silver, Retail: $995, Our Price: $700 r. Vintage Tiffany & Co. 0.125 ct round brilliant cut diamond twist ring in 18 karat yellow gold, Retail: $1,400, Our Price: $980 s. Be all the buzz with this vintage Tiffany & Co. 0.04 ctw ruby bee pin in 18 karat yellow gold, Retail: $900, Our Price: $630

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Watch Gifts for Father’s Day a. Bertolucci Bella Costa with black and white dial, stainless steel bezel, quartz movement and black rubber strap, Retail: $1,250 b. Preowned Omega Speedmaster Chrono Day/Date with silver dial, automatic movement and stainless steel bracelet, Retail: $3,500, Our Price: $2,200 c. IWC Aquatimer with white dial, black and white bezel, automatic movement, black rubber strap, and stainless steel bracelet, Retail: $4,400 d. Tissot PRC 200 chronograph with blue Arabic dial, smooth bezel and stainless steel bracelet with deployment clasp, Retail: $475 e. Tissot has been pioneering craftsmanship and innovation since its foundation in 1853.

This T-One has a silver dial, sapphire crystal, smooth bezel, automatic movement and stainless steel and gold PVD bracelet, Retail: $675 f. Ball Engineer Master II Aviator Dual Time with black dial, plain bezel, automatic movement and stainless steel bracelet, Retail: $2,699

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“Superlative function deserved to be elevated to superlative art;” these are the words that define the William Henry Studio Collection of exquisite tools.

Hand-crafted in a small shop in Oregon, each piece offers a seamless blend of the state of the art, the exotic, and the timeless classics.

Each studio creation averages 8 months of production time, across more than 800 individual operations by 30 or more master artisans. When finished, the piece belongs equally to the most rugged daily tasks and refined environments, from the frontier to the boardroom.

a. Special edition Tudor pocket knife with stainless typhoon damascus blade, hand engraved titanium and 24 karat yellow gold, mammoth tooth inlay, 0.10 ctw diamonds, thumbstud and lock button with brown leather cord, Price: $4,000 b. Persian pocket knife with typhoon damascus blade, titanium frame, mammoth bone inlay, 0.10 ctw spessartite lock button and black leather cord, Price: $800 c. Mind Melt pocket knife with wave damascus blade, etched “Mind Melt” damascus pattern frame, hand carved mother of pearl inlay, 0.10 ctw sapphires with black leather cord, Price: $1,250 d. Limited edition Ventana pocket knife with wave pattern damascus blade, heat-blued crocodile skin damascus frame, desert ironwood inlay, 0.05 ct spessartite lock button and leather cord, Price: $900 e. Limited edition money clip with aerospace grade titanium body and clip, abolone scale inlay, 0.05 ct white topaz and stainless steel fittings, Price: $270 f. Merlot ball point pen with zebrawood cap and barrel, etched damascus and mokume accents, sterling silver “WH” medallion and damascus pocket clip with 18 karat yellow gold and 0.05 ct sapphire, Price: $800 g. Special edition Cabernet fountain pen with aerospace titanium cap and barrel with mokume ebonite and damascus accents, 0.05 ctw ruby and damaskus pocket clip, Price: $950

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a. Vintage Hamilton with silver dial, 0.20 ctw round brilliant cut diamonds, automatic movement and beige patent strap, Was: $1,695, Our Price: $1,400 b. Dance the night away in this preowned limited edition Mille Miglia Elton John Chopard with pink mother of pearl dial, polished bezel, and pink alligator strap, Retail: $4,450, Our Price: $3,200 c. Preowned IWC Spitfire Chronograph with black dial, stainless steel case, automatic movement and black strap, Retail: $4,400, Our Price: $3,100 d. Preowned Patek Philippe with white Roman dial, 18 karat yellow gold hobnail bezel, automatic movement and black leather strap, Retail: $11,700, Our Price: $9,150 e. If you’re the adventurous type why not own a watch that could actually save your life: the preowned Breitling EMERGENCY in titanium is a multifunction chronograph plus it has a micro-transmitter that enables close-range location of its wearer.

Initially this watch was available only for licensed pilots. The average range of its signal reaches 90 nautical miles for a search plane flying at 20,000 feet. This one will go quickly. Retail: $6,215, Our Price: $4,250 f. Dive up to 200 meters with the preowned Tag Heuer Professional Diver with blue Arabic dial, rotating bezel quartz movement and stainless steel bracelet with fliplock foldover clasp, Retail: $1,495, Our Price: $1,100

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Rolex Gifts for Father’s Day There are three reasons why Rolex stands the test of time - the movement, the craftsmanship and the innovation. In over 100 years this company dedicated to masterful timepieces has not only thrived but their watches have become a symbol of status and wealth throughout the world.

If you are looking to invest in a heirloom that is known for quality Rolex may be the statement piece for you. Unlike other unstable investments a Rolex tends to hold its value over time. Because Rolex carefully monitors the supply of their timepieces these watches are one investment that can be used for years and still give a return, a big benefit in times of inflation.

a. Preowned Rolex GMT Master with black dial, 24-hour rotating bezel, automatic movement and 18 karat yellow gold Jubilee bracelet, Retail: $25,550, Our Price: $14,150 b. Preowned Rolex Submariner with black dial, black bezel, automatic movement and stainless steel Oyster fliplock bracelet, Retail: $6,450, Our Price: $4,800 c. Vintage Rolex with oval silver stick dial, manual movement and 14 karat yellow gold bracelet, Retail: $1,850, Our Price: $1,395 d. Preowned Rolex President with champagne Roman dial, diamond bezel and 18 karat yellow gold President bracelet, Retail: $19,800, Our Price: $10,500 e. Preowned Rolex Datejust with rose Roman dial, polished bezel, automatic movement and stainless steel bracelet, Retail: $5,250, Our Price: $3,650 f. Preowned Rolex Day/Date President with rose gold Roman dial, fluted bezel and 18 karat white gold bracelet, Retail: $27,350, Our Price: $19,400

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Leo’s Pick Over 30.00 ctw of bright amethysts and 1.55 ctw of vividly colored sapphires are combined to create a stunning and memorable piece. This vibrant antique-style 16 karat yellow gold necklace dazzles with elegance. Pair it with earrings set with 15.50 ctw of amethysts and 8.10 ctw of sapphires and this complementary collection is sure to impress.

Was: $18,500, Now: $15,500