Franck Muller Mater of Complications

Franck Muller watches are of the most complicated and finest watches in the world. The manufacturing was founded in Geneva by Franck Muller and Cartan Sirmakes with a goal of creating exclusive timepieces designed with complicated movements and originality. They have succeeded in boldness and creative designs.

Franck decided to devote his career to create highly complicated watches and started working in his workshop on timepieces that would become exceptional world premieres. In 1991, he met Vartan Sirmakes, who challenged him to turn a small volume production into a prestigious brand and enterprise that Franck Muller is today.

Franck Muller is a Swiss watchmaker and the brand of watches carries the slogan "Master of Complications". Franck Muller's watches are worn by many celebrities such as Demi Moore, Elton John and 50 Cent. 


“Master Banker” is a collection that is drawn from the finance and business world, and the emblematic Vanguard a collection with modern and innovative designs.

Franck Muller is known for the most complicated wristwatch in the world, the Aeternitas Mega. This watch is created with 36 complications and 1,483 components so impressive.

During this Economic Uncertainty, yet Wanting to Celebrate a Special Occasion....

During this time of economic uncertainty, when we are making a purchase more than ever do we want to get the best quality for the money, yet still celebrate the special moments in our lives. So, if you are one of those people, that is fortunate enough to support one of your local jewelers to celebrate an occasion, this might be the article for you to read.

Choosing the right pair of diamond stud earrings can be overwhelming, if you do not know where to start. I suggest starting with the 4C's; color, clarity, cut and carat weight, which are the universal standards set by GIA, the foremost authority in the gemology world today. This is where I went to gemology school and what a fantastic learning experience for me. Living in Southern California while at GIA wasn't so bad either.

Diamond colors range from D to Z, the beginning of the scale is D - F, which is colorless and the latter end of the scale X - Z you will notice a yellow or brownish color. G - H in color, known as nearly colorless shows up beautiful with the right cut and clarity. So, no reason to purchase D - F as you can save a significant amount of money with a G - H, getting a bright nearly colorless white diamond with the right cut and clarity to compliment.

Clarity also known as inclusion or blemishes known as the fingerprint of your diamond. An example would be a pinpoint, cloud, feather or crystal are some examples. Being lower on the clarity scale, slightly included (SI1 or SI2) or Included (I1 or I2) can be a good value and give you the opportunity to spend more on the cut and carat weight. The only way someone will see the inclusions on a diamond earring is if they look with a 10 powered jeweler's loupe and most likely that won't happen.

Cut is a crucial part of the equation in purchasing the right diamond studs because a poor cut will lack brightness even if the color is good, fire and scintillation. The diamonds will look dull and have no life. On the GIA grading scale look for excellent and very good with cut, polish and symmetry.

Carat weight is the size of the diamond. One to two carats total weight is great for everyday and will be noticeable to make a statement. Of course, you can always go bigger if that's in your budget and this is not her first pair. Then, the sky's the limit!!!

Another thing to consider if you would like to make the diamond studs look larger than you can afford, add a halo giving the diamond center stone a larger look. Diamond studs are perfect for every occasion, from the office, afternoon lunch or a sophisticated evening affair. You won't be sorry and she will most likely love the thoughtful gesture of remembering in difficult times you special event!

Please see examples below of what we have in stock at Provident Jewelry and contact me with any questions as I would love to assist you.

PN32063 ~ Platinum Setting 3.60 TCW

PN31861 ~ 18k WG 2.01 TCW

NN22128 ~ Center .72cts with Halo .39cts

They say diamonds are a girls best friend.....

With diamonds being a girls best friend, we have found a collection that every woman will love!

Christopher designs founded in 1981 by Christopher Slowinski, born in Poland and apprenticed under a master jeweler in his native country then in the United States. His created a proprietary diamond cut using his classic training with modern technology to create Crisscut® stones. This patented cut of diamond enhances scintillation, the diamond shows up brighter white and the same carat weight of a classic cut shows up to 50 - 60% larger. And what woman doesn't want her diamond to look impressive. With this collection that is exactly what you get, a diamond that is beautifully cut with a big look.

You will have to come in to see the collection in person at Provident Jewelry, as the jewelry is stunning. Any girls who loves diamonds, this is a must!

See below photos of Christopher's beautiful designs that are in store now.

Panthère de Cartier

The Cartier Panthère watch was initially launched in 1983 and in production until the early 2000's when the company decided to discontinue the watch. It's a classic and chic style that every woman can wear from your grandmother to your daughter. Truly one of the rare watches that has that versatility.

In 2017 they reinstated the watch in 32 models to choose from.  There is a range of metals and finishes. The square case has a screwed-down bezel and a brick-lay link bracelet with hidden folding clasp. All options are quartz movements, which in my experience most woman prefer a battery operated watch over.

Do stop into Provident Jewelry to see our selection, I would love to work with you!

The most amazing pink diamonds recovered this year.....

The Argyle Mine in the East Kimberly region of West Australia is famed for 90% of the worlds most desired pink and red diamonds, the pink are known as "Prized Pink". It's most famous pinks sold at Southerby's auction in April of 2017 for $71 million, known as the "Pink Star" and was a whopping 59.6 carats.

The Argyle mine is the worlds biggest diamond mine and is preparing to close in 2020. It has been operating for four decades. In 1983 they began operating supplying gems for brokers and banks.

The mine also has the largest volume of lower valued brown diamonds. In the below photo you will se the diamonds from this years annual tender. An annual tender is held by miners, which is invitation only way for diamond buyers to see the mines showcasing of the 50 - 60 of the years most valuable diamonds.

The following photos below are Provident Jewelry's most prized possession pink diamonds that we are offering for sale. Stunning pink diamonds that are breath taking and will make any woman feel like a princess! Please reach out to me if you have any questions about any of these items or the perfect pink you desire.

Buccellati 100th Anniversary

Buccellati is celebrating it's 100th anniversary by offering a limited edition gemstone Opera necklace in 18k Yellow Gold designed with colorful gemstones as well as diamond accents. The necklaces are an offspring of the Opera collection which are extremely sexy in design and fashion forward. It's a dynamite necklace that will compliment any wardrobe.

Milan, Italy where the company began in 1919, is known as Italy's most metropolitan city. In 1951, Buccellati became first Italian jewelry designer with a location on Fifth Avenue in New York City.  in 1954 another location on Worth Avenue in Palm Beach, Florida in 1958. In 1949 Mario Buccellati was commissioned to create an icon by Pope Pius XII for Princess Margaret to mark the extraordinary power of the first visit of a British Royal to Vatican City in hundreds of years. This magnificent work of art can be admired today at the Chianciano Art Museum in Tuscany.

The Buccellati tradition of precision and quality continues today. Let me help you find the perfect one for your jewelry wardrobe.

Miseno

The Miseno jewelry line is a modern day collection of fine jewelry that is fashion forward. Brand founder, Antonio Cardamuro, previously was with jewelry houses such as Bulgar, Bedat and Buccellati. Buccellati is where I met Antonio approximately a decade ago. Our paths have continued to cross over the years and I have always enjoyed him as a person and to see him expand in the jewelry business with his own collection.

Antonio is from Miseno, Italy himself, the line pays homage to the town's storied past, undeniably neptunian influence pervades over the collection. Miseno's name derives from the mythical famed trumpeter Misenus, who lost a famed musical battle to the sea God Triton. A point of fact is that the Roman's believed that entering the city of Miseno through the ancient Roman arch,  Arco Felice, one would find love and happiness. What a beautiful thought!

Antonio's vision began to take shape with such rich history and incredible landscape as his muse. The collection is extremely feminine  and fashion forward with a modern twist. Diamonds, pearl and semi-precious gemstone embellishments, beautifully capture the influences of the ocean and other nature elements. 

Below are several photos of the line and you will see the soft feminine lines as well as modern look in Antonio's designs. 

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