Authenticity is what separates a forgery from a masterpiece. At TrueFacet, our team of experienced appraisers takes extreme care in providing customers with pre-loved authenticated luxury jewelry and statement pieces for a fraction of the original cost. Transparency is our business model, and we believe in providing more than just an exchange of goods and services. Our TrueFacet team believes in providing exceptional quality care of the pieces we maintain, so when you open that little blue Tiffany & Co. box, you’ll be sure to know you’re getting the real deal.

Looking for the perfect timepiece to give her this Valentine’s Day? Our assortment of authentic watches ranging from brands like Cartier, Rolex, and Omega will help you discover the perfect watch.

Give the Gift of Love

Valentine’s Day comes but once a year, and to show your Valentine how much you adore her, consider getting her an original timepiece that she can wear ever day from our selection of authentic watches. Take the Rolex 68273 18K Gold and Stainless Steel DateJust timepiece. With its blue vignette and diamond-studded face, this watch will be the perfect compliment to their everyday collect.

Authenticate, Appraise, Refurbish

When our appraisers examine a piece, they consider a host of factors before giving it the TrueFacet stamp of approval. Not unlike your lady love, the piece that you deem worthy of her should be an original. An exquisite Hermes bangle bracelet with its multi color printed enamel of reds, blues, and grays is sure to inspire. Each jewelry item has its own history, and at TrueFacet we want the piece you choose to be celebrated. Any one of our authentic watches was at one time the prized possession of its previous owner, and we work tirelessly to uphold the integrity of its story.

During our authentication process, our watch experts determine the integrity of the piece through a meticulous review of case reference number, watch hands and features, and its case-back. We then compare our findings with an authentication watch database. If any of our checkpoints are compromised, we will discontinue our efforts to authenticate and sell the watch.

After authentication and during inspection, we study the condition of the ornament. After comparing the condition of the piece with its current market value, we make a fair offer to the seller who then accepts the estimated sum.

Once we get the piece in our hands, our experts begin the refurbishing process. This includes a deep clean of the setting, link, or face of the item. We replace faulty dials, hands, or clasps and other parts while making other adjustments to the item as necessary. Our step-by-step process guarantees that you get the watch you ordered in the condition as it was advertised on our website, so when you see that Philippe Charriol Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel watch on our site, you know that you are going to get it in perfect condition.

Find the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for her today!

On the runway this January, accessories for men were bigger than ever. Our favorite fashion designers, including Gucci, Valentino and Prada, did not hold back with men’s jewelry. If you are looking to step up your fashion game this year, then get inspired by these latest men’s accessory trends.

1. Chain Link Bracelets

At Milan Men’s Fashion Week we saw this trend from Bottega Veneta, Prada and more. This is a simple way to start with the men’s accessory trends that are becoming increasingly popular as of late. A chain link bracelet can be worn as a large link on a leather band or a straightforward chain. It’s also the prefect added touch to compliment your favorite sports watch.

2. Layered Necklaces

Last year, layered necklaces were one of the biggest trends in women’s jewelry, and this year a version of this has found its way to the runways for men’s fashion weeks in Milan and London. Bottega Veneta, Coach, Alexander McQueen and Topman Designs were among the many major fashion designers who chose to accessorize with layered necklaces. This is a simple look that can be achieved by layering two to three simple, silver pendant necklaces.

3. Lots of Rings

Ring in the new year with this trend spotted on the Valentino and Gucci runways. This is a look than can be interpreted to fit your personal style, whether it’s monochromatic or bright and energetic. Simply choose your favorite rings and wear multiples. On the runway, three fingers were chosen with one to two rings on each finger.

4. Colored Watch Dials

Finally, a watch trend did find its way to the runway. The Gucci and Armani fashion shows brought us colored dials and leather straps for a vibe that’s either casual and vibrant or a sporty cool. If you prefer the casual look of a leather band, then combine it with a vibrant colored dial to coordinate with your outfit as seen on the Gucci runway. If you like to dress more formally, then you can combine a blue dial with a stainless steel case and bracelet.

Wearing an Omega watch isn’t just about having the ability to tell time, each piece is beautifully crafted with amazing details. When you gift an Omega watch on Valentine’s Day, you know you are giving the perfect gift. Omega watches are more than a stylish timepiece. They are a gift they can truly enjoy forever.

With TrueFacet’s vast selection of Omega watches to choose from this Valentine’s Day, you can find your perfect token of affection. Check out these finds below.

Omega Seamaster

“A gentleman’s choice of timepiece says as much about him as does his Saville Row suit.” An important piece of advice said by a brilliant author who invented the man among men, James Bond. What makes British spy James Bond the best secret service agent around? His gadgets. With the Omega Seamaster, your adventurous deep-sea diver can not only explore the depths of the ocean with a reliable and accurate waterproof timekeeping tool, but he can be stylish too—sporting this brushed stainless steel timepiece with its scratch-resistant sapphire crystal face and unidirectional rotating bezel.

Omega Bullhead

One of the most recognized timepieces in the world, the Omega Bullhead watch is powered by an automatic Co-Axial caliber 3113 and outfitted with a column-wheel chronograph mechanism making for a reliable timepiece with a fashionable finish. With its leather strap and bold brushed stainless-steel face, this watch works perfectly for anyone outdoorsy.

Omega Constellation

With it’s automatic self-wind stainless steel finish, the Omega Constellation Classic watch is an amazing pick. The watch’s rounded face and Roman Numeral bezel features will elevate any outfit to the height of sophistication. This makes the Omega Constellation one of our top picks for Valentine’s Day.

Omega De Ville

The Omega De Ville watch is the ideal romantic gift for the man in your life. With its simple design and sleek lines, the Omega De Ville watch works seamlessly with fitted suits and dapper accessories. The De Ville watch has power reserve indicator equipped on its silver two-zone dials. Not only will the De Ville watch add a debonair element to your stylish man’s wardrobe, it will finish his look with flawlessness and keep him trendsetting while he’s jet-setting.

Omega Speedmaster

The Omega Speedmaster watch transcends time with its classic design and lustrous stainless steel execution. Made for the man who is always on the go, the Omega Speedmaster has a 12-hour and 60-minute counter built into the same sub-dial. The Omega Speedmaster is an original, just like the great love of your life.

At TrueFacet, gifting Omega watches are just one of the ways to showcase your unwavering affection. Check out all our luxury pieces on our authentic jewelry marketplace today!

It’s a new year and you may be looking to update your jewelry or watch collection. There’s no better way to make room than cleaning out the clutter and earning the most for your items in the process. We took a look back at 2015 to determine the fastest-selling jewelry and watches of the year to help you decide what items to list. Check out our listing page for more information.

1. Cartier Love Collection

It comes as no surprise that items from the Cartier Love collection were the fastest-selling items of 2015. As we enter 2016, this is still true and we don’t see it slowing down any time soon. Not only is the collection the fastest-selling, but it’s the best-selling overall. We’ve seen the most from white and yellow gold love bracelets and white gold Love rings. Though those particular shades are the best-selling of Love bracelets and rings, all gold tones of the Love collection sell better than most other non-Love items.

2. David Yurman Cable Bracelets

The cable motif is the signature of David Yurman and we can’t seem to hold onto cable bracelets. These gorgeous bracelets are the perfect accessory for a simple touch or stunning stack. We see the 5mm cable bracelets with colored stones sell the fastest, followed by the 10mm Renaissance cable bracelets. Though the cable bracelets sell the fastest, other items featuring the cable motif sell quickly as well. You’ll have the best luck with Albion pendant necklaces and the Albion and Chatelaine rings.

3. Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Collection
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This dainty clover necklace has a lot of selling power. This Alhambra jewelry from the French jeweler is a highly-coveted and classic collection. No matter what form the clover takes, these items always go quickly. We see the 10-motif onyx Alhambra necklace sell the quickest. However, single pendant Alhambra necklaces sell the most. The mother of pearl bracelets are also reliable sales.

4. Rolex Submariner

Rolex, just behind Cartier, is one of the best-selling and fastest-selling brands at TrueFacet. Rolex watches are the go-to for many avid watch collectors and even those whom have just started their watch collection. Though most models sell very well across the board, the Submariner with a black dial and bezel is the fastest-selling and most popular of all models. Other popular models include the Day-Date, Datejust, Daytona and Yachtmaster.

5. Breitling Superocean

In the past few months we’ve seen a surge in Breitling sales. It seems as though the hottest watch is the Breitling Superocean because we can’t hold onto one for long. Of all Breitlings, this watch, more reasonably priced than a Rolex, is perhaps a new favorite among watch admirers and aficionados. Aside from the Superocean, the Chronomat and Navitimer are also consistent sales if you are looking to list.

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Rolex watches aren’t a status symbol; they are a way of life. Celebrate this Valentine’s Day with the classic timepiece that is the Rolex watch. With their commanding features and striking faces, Rolex watches epitomize the best of the watch world.

Learn more about this classic brand so you can compare Rolex watches to find the ideal piece for your Valentine.

An Enduring Legacy

The founder of Rolex, Hans Wilsdorf, was a man with grit. Brimming with ideas and having a taste for style, Wilsdorf developed his first classic timepiece at the young age of 24. With vision and execution, Wilsdorf created one of the first tasteful and resolute wristwatches of the 20th century. Not only this, but Rolex’s founder designed the first accurate chronometric wristwatch to earn the Swiss Certificate of Chronometric Precision. After earning this degree of recognition, Wilsdorf made it his life’s work to make a wristwatch that was self-winding, water tight, and as functional as it was beautiful.

In the years that have since followed Wilsdorf’s first timepiece, Rolex watches have evolved to fit with the lifestyles of their owners. The Rolex watch is the ultimate functional tool watch, withstanding the extreme rigors of your partner’s professional and personal life. Rolex watches aren’t just for aesthetics—they’re functional.

Timeless Style, Functional Use

Founded in 1905, the Rolex watch brand steered design and fashion in the 20th century. Handcrafted and built to perfection, the Rolex watch is identified by three key features: precision, durability, and craftsmanship. Ever trend setting, Rolex watches are the epitome of aesthetic beauty. President Eisenhower remarked on his own Rolex timepiece, “This attractive Rolex watch has become one of my proud possessions. I have been highly pleased by its accuracy and reliability as well as its beautiful appearance.” When you look at the Rolex DateJust with its white gold silver and oyster band, it’s no wonder Eisnerhower took such pride in his timepiece.

Powerful men of the modern age wore Rolex watches as more than statement pieces, they wore Rolexes specifically for their multi-faceted functions. Whether they were aviators, deep-sea divers, speed racers, or military leaders, stalwart men like Paul Newman and Dwight D. Eisenhower wore the classic timepieces at work and while at play.

When a man wears a Rolex watch, he is demonstrating to the world the importance of his life’s work. Actress Johanne Woodward recognized this when she bought her husband Paul Newman his first Rolex watch in 1972. Understanding that her husband needed a reliable watch to mark his racing times when he was embarking upon his racing career, Johanne went with the Rolex company instead of another watch maker because she knew a Rolex watch would serve the function her husband needed while also working as an elegant statement piece. Today’s Rolex Daytona would no doubt be what Newman himself would have worn had he continued racing.

View Rolex watches on sale at TrueFacet’s authentic jewelry marketplace today!

If you’re thinking about selling your Cartier jewelry or watches, then read this first. We’ve gathered the data and determined the best-selling Cartier items so you don’t miss out on the Cartier craze. See what Cartier items sells the most often and the quickest.

The Love collection is the most popular, mostly Love bracelets and rings. Though they are the best Cartier items to list, you will have a better shot with certain sizes and colors. The most popular color and size combination was the yellow gold size 17 Love bracelet, followed closely by the size 16 yellow gold bracelet.

White gold size 16 and 17 white gold bracelets are the next highest-selling Cartier items. Though less popular than its yellow gold counterpart, white gold Love bracelets tend to retain value slightly better than other shades of gold.

Though rose gold love bracelets are less popular in the common sizes, size 16 and 17 are still more popular than the larger sizes (19-21) in yellow and white gold. Yellow gold was the most common in sizes 19 and up.

Despite being the least common gold choice, rose gold Love bracelets were the most common choice for bracelets studded with precious stones. The rose gold with full diamonds was the most popular selection for the bejeweled bracelet, especially size 16. Yellow gold was the least common choice for diamond Love bracelets. Half diamond was most popular with white gold Love bracelets.

Love rings were the second most popular category for Cartier jewelry. White gold was by far the preferred tone, more than rose gold and yellow gold combined. Second most common was yellow gold followed by rose gold. A plain band without stones in the standard width was the most common style. Bands featuring precious stones was second followed by the mini version of the Love ring.

Other popular styles include the Trinity ring and Cartier watches. The most popular Cartier watch was the ladies Tank followed by the Ballon Bleu. Behind these are the Roadster and Santos in mens.

When selling your Cartier jewelry, you will have the best luck in the staples of Cartier like the Love bracelets and rings and the iconic watch models. However the rare pieces are listed less frequently and still deserve mentions. Items from the Panthere collection are always favorites, but at a higher price point and lower availability, these items do not sell as frequently.

If you list your Cartier jewelry on TrueFacet you can earn up to 80% back! You can start listing here! Want us to do all the work? Consign with TrueFacet and we will value, authenticate, refurbish, photograph and ship your item for you. Learn more about our consignment concierge here.

Sometimes selling your old watches and jewelry pays off in a big way. In the past year, we have seen so many amazing items come through TrueFacet HQ in New York City. From heavily-bejeweled icons to limited edition timepieces from the top jewelers and watchmakers in the world, there’s always someone who wants their own. Check out 7 of our most expensive items sold and find out what your valuables are worth.

7. Breguet Classique Le Reveil du Tsar — $31,900

This timepiece is from the Breguet Classique collection, a collection that highlights elegance and tradition in its designs. This model, Le Reveil du Tsar featured several complication, including a self-winding movement, seconds subdial, date, second time-zone indicator, alarm function, alarm time and power-reserve indicators and more. All of this is enclosed in a round, 18K gold case with a brown crocodile leather strap. The watch retails for $39,600, but sold on TrueFacet for $31,900. You can view it here.

6. Patek Philippe Nautilus in White Gold — $37,750

Patek Philippe watches always top off the most expensive watch lists and this rings true for TrueFacet as well. The Nautilus is a Patek icon and solid timepiece for any collection. This model featured a white gold case with a leather strap. The piece includes several typical Patek complications like moonphase, date and power reserve indicators. This watch retails for about $43,000 but sold, never worn, on TrueFacet for $37,750. You can find more here.

5. Rolex Day-Date 40 in Platinum — $44,950

This edition of the Rolex Day-Date, commonly called the President, was unveiled at the 2015 Baselworld last March. This is a beautifully updated version of the Rolex icon. The new edition is called the Day-Date 40 due to the 40mm case size. One of the most apparent changes is the dial which comes in a blue tone with a criss cross pattern, very different from Rolex dials of the past. The bracelet has also been updated to protect wear and stretch, improving durability. This model is the platinum edition, the most expensive offering. This piece retails for $62,500, but sold on TrueFacet, never worn, for $44,995. You can find more here.

4. Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra in Lapis Lazuli – $49,000

The Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra line is the most recognizable VCA line and also the most popular. The dainty clover motifs, inspired by the Alhambra palace in Grenada, Spain, are a sound investment. The Alhambra sells quickly and frequently, typically for more money than the item was purchased for. This 20-motif Lapis Lazuli station necklace from the ’90s, sold for $49,000. You can find more here.

3. Bulgari Serpenti 2-Row Diamond Bracelet — $73,000

The Serpenti motif from Bulgari represents wisdom, elegance and livliness. The two-row, pave diamond bracelet is the definition of true luxury and excellence. This stunning and bright piece features full pave diamonds set in 18k white gold. The bracelet retails for $96,000, but sold on TrueFacet for $73,000. A similar bracelet can be found here.

2. Patek Philippe World Time 5575G-001 Limited Edition — $120,000

For Patek Philippe’s 175th anniversary, the watch company released several limited edition timepieces, including the World Time Moon. This model commemorates Patek’s innovation in world time. This timepiece displays the time in 24 timezones at once as well as the phases of the moon. For this piece, the watchmaker developed the ultra-thin movement, calibre 240 HU LU. With only 1,300 made, this piece is a true rarity. The piece sold in never worn condition for $120,000. You can view it here.

1. Patek Philippe World Time Cloisonne Automatic — $127,495

The Patek Philippe World Time Cloisonne is a beautifully crafted model of the World Timer. The watch displays 24 timezones and 24 world cities. The most distinct feature of this model is the hand painted map of the world on the dial. The Cloissone technique was used. Due to the handcrafted nature of each piece, only a limited number was produced and each can be considered unique. This watch sold unworn for $127,495. You can view it here.

Founded in 1833, Jaeger-LeCoultre has firmly established its reputation for producing high-quality watches. Their impressive craftsmanship makes Jaeger-LeCoultre watches difficult for counterfeiters to convincingly replicate. However, if you’re questioning the authenticity of a Jaeger-LeCoultre watch or online listing, here are the biggest red flags to watch out for that will tip you off to a fake.

1. Low-Quality Metals

Jaeger-LeCoultre produces some of the finest luxury watches available and has rigorous standards for its production. To that end, Jaeger-LeCoultre uses only high-quality materials like 18K gold or stainless steel. So if you see any discoloration or scratches that reveal a different metal beneath the plating, this is an immediate red flag the Jaeger-LeCoultre watch in question may be fake.

2. Glue Residue
Jaeger-LeCoultre does not use any glue to assemble their fine watches. However, counterfeiters rely on inexpensive glue to quickly cobble together their imposter Jaeger-LeCoultre watches. So inspect the watch’s edges for any adhesive residue as that is a sure-fire sign of a forgery.

3. Quartz Movement
If you are able to safely open the back of the Jaeger-LeCoultre watch, look at its movement. If the movement is quartz, it’s an immediate indication that it’s not a real Jaeger-LeCoultre watch. Authentic Jaeger-LeCoultre watches have a mechanical movement.

4. Jumping Seconds Hand
Finally, the seconds hand on the Jaeger-LeCoultre watch should move in a sweeping motion. If the seconds hand “jumps” or has a loud ticking sound, then the watch is most likely fake.

5. Messy Brand Markings

Read the watch’s engravings. The metal content and Jaeger-LeCoultre’s name should be legibly and cleanly stamped. If the watch’s stamps look sloppy (i.e., the letters run together or the lines are crooked), it’s a strong indicator the piece is not real.

And, this may seem like an obvious sign, but double-check the Jaeger-LeCoultre spelling. It’s surprising how overlooked this crucial red flag is by forgers and unsuspecting shoppers alike.

The face of every Jaeger-LeCoultre watch is stamped with “Swiss Made.” But if you have a watch that reads, “Japanese Movt,” it’s undoubtedly a fake.

6.  A Sketchy Online Seller

Protect yourself from online scam artists selling counterfeit Jaeger-LeCoultre watches by thoroughly researching any potential seller before shopping with them. Read their online reviews. Cross-reference the website on watch forums which frequently post scam warnings or can verify the seller’s credibility.

Comb through the seller’s website and look for a clear return policy and warranty page. Their site should also include their address, contact information and an About Us page. If the website looks incomplete (i.e., pages that say, “Coming Soon” or error pages), it’s best to move on and find a different seller.

The only way to know with absolute certainty if your watch is a fake is to bring it to a trusted jeweler who specializes in watches and ask them to authenticate your Jaeger-LeCoultre watch. For a nominal fee, they will appraise and valuate your watch so you can rest assured the Jaeger-LeCoultre watch is genuine.

If you have more questions about how to spot a fake Jaeger-LeCoultre watch, feel free to e-mail us at support@truefacet.com and a concierge associate can walk you through our rigorous authentication process.

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