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10 Gifts-to-Me and Shopping Finds for the Holidays

We know the holidays are the time to think about your loved ones and surprise them with thoughtful gifts… But, before the holiday season truly kicks into high gear, why not treat yourself to a little something this holiday season?

We round up our favorite items—further discounted during TrueFacet’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales—to nab for yourself!

Cartier Love Bracelet Cuff

Cartier Love Bracelets are a deeply sentimental gift idea, symbolic of devotion and faithfulness thanks in large part to the screwdriver your partner holds to open and close the bangle. But, if you love the look of the bracelet and are indifferent to the meaning behind it, the Cartier Love Cuff is a smart choice. You’ll get the iconic look of the Love collection but without the cumbersome locking screw system.

Panerai Luminor

The Panerai Luminor is an intriguing conversation piece that stands out for its crisp and clear dial and elegantly-shaped watch case. The Panerai Luminor’s unconventionally cool design makes it an excellent choice if you’re looking for a premier-quality watch that expresses your personal style.

Rolex Explorer

While less universally recognized compared to the Submariner or Datejust, the Rolex Explorer is a quintessential Rolex model. As its name suggests, the Explorer was designed to honor renowned adventurers Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay, who were the first climbers to successfully summit Mount Everest in 1953, during which Hillary wore a Rolex watch. This is the type of watch model that belongs in every collection but may be skipped over as a gift idea in favor of more romantic-feeling Rolex models like the Datejust or Cellini. Therefore, the Explorer is the ideal rugged gift-to-me.

CHANEL Brooch

Instantly elevate any outfit—from your office-appropriate shift dress to your weekend sweater and jeans—by pinning on a CHANEL brooch. These playful statement pieces immediately add luxe appeal to any ensemble and make for a strong addition to your jewelry repertoire if you’re looking for a bold wardrobe workhorse. Plus, because they come in a wide variety of designs (from classic quilted C&C’s to avant-garde styles with miniature Coco Chanel figurines), it’s a good gift to shop for yourself since you know your style and wardrobe best!

Omega Speedmaster

The Omega Speedmaster has a very impressive history: it was the first watch to be NASA-certified and ultimately became the first watch on the moon.  (Learn more about the fascinating origins of the Speedmaster here.) The Speedmaster is, to put it simply, a very cool watch—historically, aesthetically, and mechanically. If you don’t have one in your collection yet, treat yourself to a Speedmaster because it is truly a must-own.

Bulgari B.Zero1 Ring

Inspired by Rome’s Colosseum, the Bulgari B.Zero1 ring boasts a sleek and clean-lined look. We love how the weight and banded design makes the B.Zero1 feel impressive without being cumbersome or too bling-bling-y. For that reason, the B.Zero1 ring makes for a luxe everyday ring to add to your usual jewelry line-up.

IWC Portofino

If you’re not yet a full-fledged watch collector but are eager to lean into this growing hobby, buy yourself an IWC Portofino. IWC ranks as one of the most respected watch brands, marked for its precision engineering and no-frills designs, and the Portofino is its elegant entry-level model. With the Portofino, you’ll get all the tradition of Swiss watchmaking with a distinctly modern and on-trend minimalist look.

David Yurman Albion Collection

The David Yurman Albion Collection was a total game changer when it debuted; the Albion Collection took all the stuffiness out of precious stones that historically were reserved for evening or formal occasions. Through this breakout collection, Yurman ushered in a new outlook and reintroduced gemstones as an option for everyday wear. So, if you’re looking for something to add a little pizzazz to your wardrobe, we recommend a piece from the Albion Collection, set with a colorful gemstone.

Michele Signature Deco WatchIn the past few years, the Michele Signature Deco Watch has quickly grown into a favorite watch among bloggers and street style stars. The Signature Deco balances an Art Deco-inspired square case with luxurious details (think diamond bezels and mother-of-pearl dials) for an impressive watch—without an impressive price tag. Pick up this Michele watch for yourself if you’re looking for a watch that feels luxurious while leaving you with budget left over for the rest of your holiday shopping!

David Yurman Crossover CollectionWith an incredible breadth of cable weights and colored gemstone caps, each of David Yurman’s signature collections has an undeniable collect-them-all appeal. While we love the look of Yurman bangles stacked together, if you’re looking to jumpstart your layered look, pick up a cuff from David Yurman’s Crossover Collection. This newer Yurman collection plays upon the brand’s signature cable motif but weaves together cabled and sleek bands so it looks like multiple bangles in one.

Black Friday: Better Online Than In Line

Black Friday has become a phenomenon known for its doorbuster deals, and crowds of customers. While some people line-up for savings, there’s countless horror stores of Black Friday brick and mortar product sell-outs, rude customers, and even riots. In fact, Business Insider did an article on these cases several years back.

So why wait out in the cold, and at all times of night?  TrueFacet has a better way. At TrueFacet we are kicking off our early Black Friday sale so you can shop at more convenient times, and from the comfort of your own home.

Stay tuned this week for when we announce our official TrueFacet Black Friday sale!

Patek Sells for World Record $31 Million!

One for the Record Books

 

At this years Only Watch charity auction, records were broken once over again. With a hammer price of  $31.2 million, Patek Philippe’s one-of-a-kind Ref. 6300A-010 Grandmaster Chime in hardened stainless steel with a gorgeous black leather band, became the most expensive watch ever sold at such an event.  

 

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Beginning in 2005, the Only Watch auction has grown into a watch industry staple, bringing light to one-of-a-kind timepieces by the highest tier of watchmakers worldwide. If incredible watches wasn’t enough, 100% of its proceeds benefit research on Duchenne Muscular dystrophy, a genetic disorder characterized by progressive muscle degeneration and weakness due to the alterations of a protein called dystrophin that helps keep muscle cells intact. To date, the event has raised more than a staggering $40 million.

 

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This Watch industry staple is hosted in the beautiful Four Seasons Hôtel des Bergues, in the ever fitting Geneva, Switzerland.  The Grandmaster Chime was developed to commemorate the Patek Philippe 175th anniversary in 2014. As one of the most complex timepieces ever built, the Grandmaster Chime is true to its name. With multiple chiming or striking functions among its 20 complications on two dials, it was the pinnacle of Patek’s long standing craftsmanship in striking complications. 

 

A beautiful watch, at a beautiful event, raising upwards to $40 million USD for a beautiful cause. 

Shop pieces like this gorgeous Patek Philippe, without a record breaking price tag. 

Audemars in Autumn

An Autumn Outro in Audemars

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This fortune 500 luxury watch company founded in 1875 by Jules-Louis Audemars and Edward-Auguste Piguet, remains a tight-knit family business to this day. This family run organization, has gone far and away to stay true to their familial, legacy. So much so, that they have never been sold, at any point in history. Both founders come from traditional watchmaker backgrounds, who had established headquarters in Le Brassus in the stunning Swiss Vallee de Joux.

Some would be surprised to know that these founders worked from a somewhat symbiotic relationship– The technical productions of the luxury timepieces were left to Jules-Louis Audemars while Edward-Auguste Piguet was in charge of the business aspects of the company.

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Today the pinnacle watch of the AP brand is the  Royal Oak. The younger relative of the model – the Royal Oak Offshore – bears a higher level of sporty appeal. Enthusiasts of sophisticated watch mechanics are familiar with the gorgeously intricate timepieces and the hefty price tags that come along with them.

Audemars Piguet has gone through more than 130 years acing the development of their watches and multitudes of complications. They pride themselves on creating extravagant multidimensional watches, ready to withstand nearly whatever may occur.

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Audemars Piguet ranks among the exalted “grand trilogy” of Swiss high horology alongside Patek Philippe and Vacheron Constantin. A level of notoriety which spans over more than 140 years. They have changed utilizing new materials, for example, carbon and titanium. The organization is still in the hands of the founding families, enabling the organization to keep on following its very own singular and unique vision.

 

 

 

                                    Come Shop like you’re one of the Family this Fall

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Cardi B in Cartier… A Match Made in Heaven

Cardi B in Cartier

Even though it’s only been a few years, Cardi B has cemented herself as a household name. Anyone within the ‘know’ of current trends, conversations, and the happenings of the times are merely degrees of separation from rapper Cardi B. Whether you love her, hate her, or are indifferent, she remains to be a top tier talent in an ever changing, highly tumultuous industry.

While stars & one-hit-wonders alike seem to fall victim to the ever flaming-out limelight which once shined so bright, Cardi B has surprised, and in some ways infuriated others with her clear sustainability as both a bonafiable musician, as well as a bankable star.

 

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She is all over our televisions, and as of this past September, she is in womens’ make up cabinets as she adds her name to the products of  Tom Ford. Cardi also had multiple Grammy nominations added to her resume as her debut album Invasion of Privacy scored five nominations. 

This clear an unstoppable force Cardi B embodies, is most reflective in her bold and eye-grabbing fashion and jewelry style. 

Via a ‘Christmas morning’ Instagram Post, Cardi B put on display her gifted wrist full of “mega-carat” diamond Love bracelets, including two diamond-encrusted Cartier watches which retail for $43,000 each. These incredible presents, gifted to her by her significant other, ⅓ of the Migos–Offset, can be purchased at TrueFacet at a fraction of the price. 

Step your game up this Holiday season–shop like a star, save like a pro.

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Come Shop Cartier at TrueFacet 

 

Odell Beckham: Richard Mille Enthusiast

The Cleveland Browns star, and ex-Giants Wide Receiver, Odell Beckham, Jr., has been voiced that he’s been singled out by the NFL for decisions that aren’t dramatically different from his peers. The wide receiver feels that the NFL’s behavior continued when it was reported that the league wants to stop him from wearing his custom Richard Mille watch on game-days.

Odell caught fans attention when he decided to don a $189,500 Richard Mille RM 11-03 McLaren Flyback Chronograph watch during his debut with the Browns.  Conveniently the gorgeous Richard Mille can be flaunted in Cleveland Browns colors: brown and orange, which makes him a fan of the brand.

Despite the hefty price-tag for these highly collectable Richard Mille timepieces, you can find Richard Mille on TrueFacet while staying in-bounds of your budget. Check out our Richard Mille Collection here, or to learn more about collectable Richard Mille timepieces, click here.

Jewelry Buying Horror Stories

The Fear To Buy… Online

 

 We’ve all heard the horrifying stories that come with purchasing “Authentic” pieces from an online store, more than enough to keep you far away buying yourself. With its obscure prices, technical terminology, and indeterminate production practices, the world of fine jewelry is intimidating to step into, to say the least. And,  for a generation that cares simultaneously about value, style, sustainability, and ethics, it is a world that is more than understandably avoided.

Not too long ago, we would sneer at even considering buying luxury jewelry online, but then again, that’s what we thought about mattresses, luxury watches, and wine.

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Customers may have reservations and concerns about purchasing online. Customers may want to tangibly inspect a product before purchase, and want assurance from a product bought online.

 

 

In any case, presently, it is has turned out to be simpler, better, increasingly straightforward and there is greater accountability on the end of the seller as people are more aware of their rights and what action they can take if the product is not what it is supposed to be.

 

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Here at TrueFacet you can shop without any fear of buyer’s remorse. With our expert level authentication and vetted, trusted sellers. We guarantee the authenticity of your purchased item coupled with TrueFacet Valuation Report.

 

This Halloween, come find your treat, without any trick, 

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Red Carpet Recap : Jewelry Trends

Red Carpet Recap : Jewelry Trends

 

The 71st Prime Time Emmy’s commenced awards season this year with looks which extended from the spectacular to enveloping understated elegance. With a motorcade of big name celebs wearing equally noteworthy designers. Here we take a look at a few jewelry trends from last night’s Emmy’s. 

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Viola Davis seen here in gorgeous graduated Diamond Necklace from Rahaminov Diamonds 

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From shimmering graduated pieces to dazzling abridged collars. Diamond necklaces ruled the carpet this year in all shapes and sizes. 

 

 

 

Sophie Turner in Beautiful Louis Vuitton Fine Jewelry diamond collar

 

 

 

 

 

Earrings on the Emmy red carpet came in an array of ways– from near the ear looks – to dazzling and dangling hoops and chandeliers. We likewise see the stark evolution of the ideal straight earrings with rubies and shading gems in a range of color in similar diamond type styles.

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Kristen Bell in Harry Winston Diamond Earrings

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Emilia Clarke in David Webb statement Drop Earrings

 

When it comes to Hollywood baubles, the motto is generally, “Go big or go home.” To compete with couture gowns and Cinderella moments, top jewelers such as Bulgari, Chopard, and Rahaminov– go all out to secure their celebrity endorsements. It’s a lengthy, complicated loaning process, and a chance at worldwide brand recognition. But with these looks they easily set themselves apart.

 

Shop These Red Carpet Styles, Trends, and Designer Names Here At Truefacet