Is your watch losing time or behaving erratically? Have you had a battery replacement but the problem persists? The movement in your watch is made up of many tiny pieces, which work together continually. Eventually the parts of your watch movement will become worn out or even loose, causing your watch to completely stop working or lose time. It is advised to have your watch serviced every 2 – 5 years to ensure it’s working at it’s optimal best. Time Honored services higher en

Why Jewelry Is a Great Christmas Gift? With the holidays coming up, you’re probably already wondering what to get the that special someone for Christmas. But with so many gift-giving ideas out there, it can be difficult to find the perfect present that truly shows how much you care. Here are some amazing reasons why jewelry is a great Christmas gift! The Wow Factor Let’s be honest here. Nothing drops jaws faster than a stunning piece of jewelry. Don’t believe us? Watch your l

Tanzanite is fast becoming a favorite in the jewelry world. Its violet-periwinkle color is captivating and the sparkle is so much like a diamond it is no surprise that it quickly catches the eye when passing by it in the jewelry case. Here are some fun facts about tanzanite to help you become more acquainted with your new favorite gem! Be sure to shop our beautiful tanzanite pieces this season. Tanzanite is the official birthstone for December. Tanzanite has been attributed w

The history of using watches underwater and making watches that are water resistant goes back to perhaps the 17th century. In the 19th century water and dust resistant watches were usually custom made for a particular customer and described as "Explorer's Watches". Early in the 20th century such watches were industrially produced for military and commercial distribution. Like their predecessors early 20th century dive watches were developed in response to meet the needs of se

Long before we were the "candy" store filled with diamond and luxury treats galore, our building was the well loved See's Candies building. Most of our customers come in and take a deep nostalgic breath before walking us through their fond memories of the candy store past. See’s Candies was a Miracle Mile fixture for more than 50 years from Nov. 6, 1953 to Feb. 28, 2009.The company planned to shut the doors because company demographics called for only two stores in an area th

Mechanical watches are designed to last a lifetime, and if taken care of they can last multiple lifetimes. Normal wear and tear from everyday wear is expected with watches, which is why it is recommended to service them every 3-5 years. While these mechanical watches are designed to withstand normal wear, they are still very easily damaged, requiring extensive (and expensive) repairs, in a few very simple ways. IT’S NOT A MIC, DON’T DROP IT... One of the easiest, and possibly

The Art Deco era (named for the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts was a World's fair held in Paris in 1925) was designed to highlight the new style moderne of architecture, interior decoration, furniture, glass, jewelry and other decorative arts throughout the world. Following the First World War which turned the usual lifestyle of society upside down, Edwardian fashion (consisting of heavy layers of fabrics over a corset) did not meet the prac

The carat system sprouted from a carob seed. The carob seed comes from the locust tree. The seeds grow in pods that are used for flavoring and for livestock feed. Because the small seeds are fairly uniform in size and weight, they provided a fairly consistent basis for gem weight. Early gem merchants and jewelers used them as counterweights in handheld balance scales. Even when more precise weighing methods evolved, carat weight wasn’t constant: A “one-carat” diamond might ha