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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Behind the scenes of Gucci's creative director Alessandro Michele

The global brand Gucci's creative director Alessandro Michele appointed to his current position in 2015, has taken the Gucci line to new heights. The line was stagnant for sometime, yet since Alessandro has brought his flair for costume design to the brand, we are seeing sexy with a twist of chic trendiness.  I personally love some of the new Le Marche' des Merveilles jewelry, which loosely translates to The Path of Wonders.  

He's an avid collector of many things, such as he has over 360 pairs of shoes in his closet, 35 different copies of the childhood story book Alice in Wonderland and collects miniature Meissen porcelain pugs. So, the whimsical style makes sense as his mother was in cinema and his fascination with Alice in Wonderland as well as his love for costume design.

In 2015 he was awarded the "International Designer of the Year" at the British awards held at the London Coliseum. The New York times called him, fashion's modern mastermind! Alessandro Michele a relatively unknown name in the design world before 2015. And, since on the scene has introduced "gender equality" by dress male models in an unconventional fashion. The 2016 Spring/Summer women's wear collection was largely appreciated and documented as "something more eccentric and bohemian". 

Now in 2019, such a short time for his success he is known as one of the top global influencers! Quit a cry from no one knowing who he was.... To see the newest eclectic, feline motif fine jewelry Gucci collection do come visit me at Provident Jewelry at 766 5th Avenue South, Naples, FL 34106 or call me at 239.784.2682. I look forward to working with you!

2018 jewelry collection from the runway

Le Merche' des Merveilles Collection

A photo of Alessandro Michele

Timeless treasures.....

Milan, Italy in 1967 Pino Rabolini, the heir of a goldsmith legacy, founded the jewelry line Pomellato. It was a time characterized with great creative visions and a more avant-garde way of living compared to today.

The line is known for it's sophisticated color palettes, peculiar shapes and innovative designs, making the jewelry distinctive in it's own right. The name Pomellato comes from the deep fascination Pino had for horses. Pomellato is an adjective referred to a dappled horse. Dappled meaning spotted or patches of color on the animal. As you view the color, that is exactly what you will see, spots as well as patches of beautiful and distinctive color.

The brand has become in international luxury must have because of it's modern, yet unconventional look. The designs are robust in gold weight with seamless lines and colors that make a bold statement. The eight different collections tells a story of it's own, with it's richness in history, luxurious appearance and timelessness of design.

Each and every design is a masterpiece of history, craftsmanship and innovation that any woman would love to wear.

Spring/Summer 2019 Colors

Straight from New York fashion week, the team from the Patone Color Institute creates an overview of the top catwalk colors we will be seeing for the next season. Here are some of the upcoming colors you will be seeing in fashion for the spring and summer 2019. Which leads me to my passion, the jewelry that will be needed to compliment the clothes you will be wearing. Just some of my tips and suggestions on how to utilize these colors in your wardrobe to be current!

Red Jasper - Rich in color and depth for the Urbanites. For this color, I have chosen to go with a monochromatic look making a bold statement with the red coral, pearls and diamonds ensemble.

Princess Blue - The majestic royal color for the next generation of royalty. This Baroque Pearl, Tanzanite and Diamond Pave necklace can be worn as one long strand or doubled making it a chunkier look. This necklace would look great with jeans and a white shirt or a fitted blue dress making the wearer look completely chic!

Pink Peacock - Bright and bold as the peacock. With this color I am going with the multi colored gemstone pre-owned necklace designed by Seaman Schepp. This necklace will add a pop of color, yet not compete with your color statement in clothing. Adding gold earrings and several gold bangles with this will complete your look.

Thank you for reading and love to hear what you think of these colors for your personal jewelry wardrobe! * Make it a pearl of a day.....

Green the Color of Life!

Since it is the month of August I figured I would touch on the birthstone peridot for my blog article. Peridot is olive green in color and can vary from yellow to brownish-green. Peridot is one of the few gemstones that only comes in one color.

Green is the color of life, renewal, nature, energy, safety and fertility. It is the color of healing and is understood as being the most restful and relaxing color for the eye to view. You will find three-carats and smaller in jewelry on the market today. A fine eight-carat stone is extremely rare and beyond eight carats would be collectors or museum pieces.

Below are some fabulous green including peridot gemstones by Jordan Alexander. Theresa Harper Bruno is the designer behind the brand, her style challenges the norm of classic jewelry and she brings something a little less ordinary to what are certain to be future heirlooms!

Please do not hesitate to contact me about this brand or finding the perfect peridot for your special someone born in the month of August.

From specimen to designer ring....

Just a quick blog article to show a specimen to a finished product. I am still amazed at what mother nature creates on her own, then we as designers create beautiful and interesting pieces of jewelry. Not sure if I have mentioned to you before, yet my design process is shopping for gemstones then design the piece of jewelry, normally it is done the other way around. Yet, those of you who know me, know that I never do anything exactly how everyone else is doing it!!!

Azurite Malachite is a combination of two very distinct gemstones;  Azurite is a deep and rich blue while Malachite is shades of green in botryoidal shapes. They crystallize together forming in masses, crusts and nodules. When Azurite mixes with Malachite a beautiful blue green swirl occurs. It is found in China, yet the best specimens come from the USA. It is found anywhere that copper is present.

I love designing with gemstones such as this one because of it's deep and inspiring color combination.

Azurite Malachite Nugget Specimen

Beautiful Example of Banding.....

Azurite Malachite 18k Yellow Gold Brushed Diamond Ring

 Designed by Maryann Scandiffio Jewelry Design

There is nothing better.....

One of the things I love about my job is that I often deal with people on a happy note. They are interested in getting engaged, upgrading her diamond because they have been together for 25+ years or she's having his first child and he wants to surprise her with a push gift. I hear so many stories of love and commitment that inspire me daily.

John and his now fiancé' Ashlea, came to me with his family heirloom, a round brilliant diamond that was his grandmother's given to his mother and now his mother is giving it to him. Diamonds such as this have significant sentiment, just like Princess Diana's two side stones that Prince Harry had mounted in the ring for Meghan Markle.

We did find the perfect setting for John's family heirloom and Ashlea is overjoyed with it and the history that goes with it. On behalf of myself and Provident Jewelry we wish them a lifetime of happiness!

Photos of their engagement that they have allowed me to share with you. Thank you John and Ashlea, it was a privilege to work with you!

Rare and beautiful, pink diamonds......

Pink diamonds are a type of diamond, which has all the same elements as a white diamond, except that they exhibit pink in color. Where the pink color comes from is the great debate in the gemological world, yet it is most commonly attributed to enormous additional pressure that these diamonds undergo during the formation process.

Pink diamonds are a subcategory of diamonds known as fancy colored diamonds, the generic term for all diamonds that exhibit any sort of color. Just like a white diamond, they range from flawless to included. The most well known is the Pink Star, which Sotheby's named the Pink Dream, originally found at 132.5 carats in the rough and when cut ended up as a 59.60 carat fancy vivid pink by GIA. This pink diamond was bid on at Sotheby's auction house in Geneva for $83 Million by New York diamond cutter Isaac Wolf.

GIA's color grading also known as scale is as follows; faint, very light, light, fancy light, fancy, fancy intense and fancy vivid. Faint being the least expensive and fancy vivid the most expensive. The richer and more saturated the color, the more expensive the diamond will be. Just as white diamonds, they also come in various shapes and sizes. Though, pink diamonds can be found in many mines around the world, yet often in very small quantities of just a few stones per year, and commonly in very small sizes. They are among the most sought after fancy colored diamonds in the world because of their romantic feel ing these diamonds stimulate in people.

In 2002 when Ben Affleck proposed to Jennifer Lopez it was with a 6.1 carat pink diamond. You don't have to be a celebrity to own one of these rare beauties, you just have to know the right place to shop! Provident Jewelry has a selection of pink diamond jewelry in all different categories, including rings, pins, necklaces and earrings with some examples shown below.

For the man who has everything....

For the man who has everything, Provident Jewelry has the perfect gift.... an Admin Strom watch! Armin Strom, the founder which it's names is taken started in 1938. The company motto is simple, "We show what we make",  as they create skeleton watches that are by far the most unique that I have seen.

Since 2009, the movements have all been produced in-house in Biel/Bienne Switzerland, which is located in the canton of Bern.

Of the many unique things about the Armin Strom watches the one I know our customers will find the most fun is that you can configure your own time piece. Armin Strom watches have a made to order process; from the case, to the movement, to the hands and the strap you select each item to suit your fancy. By far one of the most innovative watches on the market today for that guy who has everything.....

With only 40 points of sale world wide and 10 being in the USA, this truly is a unique time piece that will call for attention. These watches are exquisite in style as well as craftsmanship, truly they are a work of art!

Do come in to Provident Jewelry and I will be happy to assist you with the portal to custom create your newest timepiece!