The brand was founded by Yochi, a Japanese woman of American descent, about 20 years ago.
Her collections are always very feminine and diverse.

They have only one thing in common: all the jewelry is made of brass (some with 22-karat gold plating), with the use of semi-precious stones and natural pearls.

The popularity and demand for the brand is evidenced by the fact that Yochi jewelry has been featured in many TV shows and publications, including InStyle, Elle, Harpers Bazaar and People Style Watch.

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The history of the Vulcain watch brand begins in 1858. Its founder, Swiss watchmaker Maurice Ditisheim, opened the company in La Chaux-de-Fonds. From the moment the company was founded, a clear business development strategy was chosen. This strategy was aimed at capturing the market for watches with complications, relying on the knowledge, experience and talent of Maurice Ditisheim.

In 1890, Maurice Ditisheim invented the Vallee de l’Arve pocket watch model with minute repeater, grand and petite strike and perpetual calendar functions. It was this watch with complications that made Maurice Ditisheim famous in the watch world.

Many of Vulcain’s masterpieces have won awards at international exhibitions in La Chaux-de-Fonds (1881), Paris (1890), Chicago (1893), Geneva (1896) and Barcelona (1929). During the Art Deco years, the company presented a series of magnificent watch collections, mainly jewellery models for women.

In 1946, Vulcain developed and patented the Exactomatic system, which works on the principle of equalising the balance oscillations in any position of the watch, resulting in maximum precision and clarity of the balance mechanism oscillations. This mechanism ensures the utmost precision of the Cricket calibre watches and is still used by the company in all Vulcain models. In 1947, Vulcain became the first manufacturer in the world to officially present a mechanical watch with an alarm clock. It was equipped with the legendary Cricket calibre. For the first time, watchmakers and engineers were able to achieve a real effect from an alarm clock in a mechanical wristwatch: it was powerful enough to wake up the owner.

French physicist Paul Langevin compared the sound of these watches to the crackling of a grasshopper, and they were initially called Cricket. Cricket watches were preferred by the first persons of the USA – Eisenhower, Nixon and Johnson, which allowed them to be called “presidential”. Watches of this brand also accompanied the largest sea and mountain expeditions of the 1950s.

In 2002, the Vulcain manufacture gained new life, driven by ambitions to revive and develop completely new variations of the legendary Cricket caliber. The company’s engineers managed to make several interesting improvements, for example, to use the Incabloc shock protection system.

The Exactomatic system, patented by the company in 1946, also brought tangible dividends. Thanks to it, optimal uniformity of the balance oscillation amplitude is achieved.

Already in 2004, Vulcain presented the Cricket Aviator Elapse Time model. It is equipped with the first improved version of the Cricket caliber, contains a large date window, as well as hour, minute, second functions and an original alarm mechanism.

But the company did not stop at using old developments. Thus, in 2005, the exclusive Imperial Gong model appeared for the first time in the world. This creation of high watchmaking art is the first watch in history with an alarm clock and a tourbillon.

The 2007 models can be briefly described in three words: transparency, classicism and femininity. In the Golden Heart model, Vulcain reveals the heart of its famous Cricket V-10 caliber for the first time. At the same time, the Vulcanova collection of women’s watches is created in full accordance with the spirit of art nouveau. Another new product, Golden Heritage, personifies a completely different world, embodies classicism and elitism thanks to the chronometer function.

Finally, Vulcain demonstrates its mastery of the fine art of cloisonné enamel in two limited edition models: The World and At The Races.

The Vulcain brand has an impeccable key combination of success – a rich history and authenticity of products, which opens up wide horizons for it. As the undisputed authority in the production of mechanical alarm watches, Vulcain continues to cultivate the continuity of models through their harmonious development over a long period.

Continuing the tradition of making exclusive watches for each of the newly elected US presidents, the Swiss watchmaker Vulcain has released the Vulcain Anniversary Heart. The watch was created not only to honor the inauguration of the new US President Barack Obama, but also to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Vulcain brand. The case of the Vulcain Anniversary Heart is made in such a way that it reveals part of the 157-part Vulcain Cricket V-18 movement.

The strengths of the famous Vulcain brand are its strong historical roots and traditions, as well as the authenticity and high quality of Swiss watches created in-house, which opens up serious prospects for the further development of the watch brand. Vulcain’s motto has not changed since its foundation – “Be in the right place at the right time.”

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Jeweler Walter Lampl, an example of the American dream, was born in New York in 1895, was a newspaper boy. But as a teenager, he began to make watch chains and key rings himself.

Today, a tiny gold pendant for a bracelet made by him costs about 670-700 US dollars. Silver ones cost about 45-55 US dollars.

There are also rarities – like a soda machine with mechanics. A miniature pendant for a bracelet made by Walter made of gold.

But the main rarity was a Japanese jewelry collection, which included Chinese temple gates, a Japanese groom and bride (two paired brooches, clips for fur and a coat), and a Big Geisha. They were patented on May 7, 1940. I give one of three patents below.

The cost of a Japanese (sometimes called Chinese) pair on the antique market today ranges from 850 US dollars to 2 thousand, depending on the state of preservation.

But the most interesting thing is that Walter adored mechanisms and created unique tiny pendants in the form of various devices, from a film projector to barrel organs. They moved. So Walter introduced the fashion for mechanics in jewelry. Examples of his patents are below.

Walter released hearts for all the months with flowers according to the zodiac, based on his wife’s sketches. And then he received the rights to present bracelets with keychains as souvenirs at the World Fair and on TV shows as prizes.

And if he developed the mechanics himself, then the designs for the brooches and pendants were invented by his wife Sylvia and the women who worked in his factories – often these were Jewish families that Walter took out of Germany during the Holocaust

He also came up with a special pendant to support the British army and donated it to the British military support fund in 1939, there was even a miniature flag on the box with the mechanism.

Walter was loved by all the newspaper boys in New York, because in the cold he bought up all the newspaper editions, just so that the children would not freeze on the streets – he remembered his hungry childhood very well and how he froze, selling newspapers…

He died in the midst of the Christmas holiday at his company on December 25, 1945. His wife and son continued his business, but their ideas were no longer enough for more than replicating pendants for bracelets. They say that his talent as an inventor of miniature mechanisms in jewelry and his generous soul, his defense of the poor and humiliated, lived long after his death. He was 50. And the last masterpieces that Walter made himself are almost 74 years old and more.

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1850 year of the Waltham Watch Company foundation Already in 1870 the company created the “Crescent Street” watch model, which had high precision. At the World’s Fair in Philadelphia, Waltham received a gold medal as “the best watchmaker in the world”.

In 1912 the company began producing its first women’s wristwatch “Lady Waltham”, which revolutionized women’s fashion, and began to successfully promote these models in the markets of different countries.
Almost a century later, in 1954 the company moved from America to Switzerland, where it became a leading watch manufacturer.

Putting on a Waltham watch, you touch and feel the legendary spirit and rich history of this legendary brand. However, to buy a Waltham watch, you will have to pay a lot of money…..

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W E Richards is an American jewelry company founded in Massachusetts in the early 1900s. The company is known for producing costume jewelry, but has also produced high-quality jewelry throughout its history.

The Symmetalic brand was first used in 1936. Many pieces under this brand combine sterling silver with gold plating or gold-filled elements. The Symmetalic line was produced until 1950.

Most of the jewelry produced by W.E. Richards from the early 1900s to the mid-century falls into the costume jewelry category. The company made extensive use of gold-plated metal and sterling silver.

The jewelry company is currently owned by AB Group.

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Bernard Instone (1891-1987) was a very interesting British jeweller, designer and silversmith of the early 20th century. Instone was born in Birmingham and his artistic talent was evident from a very early age. He was only twelve years old when he won a scholarship to the School of Jewellery. His mentor was the famous jeweller and figure in the British Arts and Crafts movement, Arthur Gaskin, with whom he studied silversmithing from 1904 to 1912.

After leaving school, Instone worked for a time in the studio of the famous jeweller John Paul Cooper, and then studied in Berlin with Emil Lettre, court jeweller to Kaiser Wilhelm II. In October 1913, he returned to England and began teaching at the School of Jewellery and at the same time began to produce his first independent works. In 1920, he founded his own jewellery and silversmith workshop, Langstone Silver Works.

This brooch, like other early works by Instone before he found his own distinctive style, shows the influence of his teachers Arthur Gaskin and John Paul Cooper.

Instone’s true inspiration was nature. His brooches often resemble bouquets or wreaths, with gemstones acting as flowers, and the elongated hand-made silver leaves that frame them are now considered his signature. Another distinctive feature of Instone’s work is the use of enamel. Many of his pieces are decorated solely with enamel, without the use of gemstones. And yet, his jewellery “bouquets” have a special charm. His favourite gemstones were citrines and amethysts.

A respected jeweller and prolific designer, Instone became president of the Birmingham Jewellers and Silversmiths’ Association in 1937. In addition to creating his own designs, Instone made jewellery for other jewellers such as Sybil Dunlop. These pieces were marked with Sybil’s mark: “SD”.

Beginning in the 1940s, Bernard Instone’s clientele included Liberty, London’s largest department store.

Instone’s two sons continued the family business when he retired in 1963 and moved to the Cotswolds, where he continued to design.

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Valentin Vidaurreta is a Mexican artist who turned from painting to jewelry making in the early 1930s. He came from a wealthy family and began his career as a painter known in Mexican Cubist circles.

In 1931, Vidaurreta began working for jeweler Fred Davis at Sanborn’s department stores in Mexico City. He traveled frequently to Europe and Taxco, Mexico. In 1936, jeweler Hector Aguilar arrived there and the two became friends. When Aguilar opened his own workshop, Taller Borda, Vidaurreta supported it and worked there from the 1940s to the early 1950s.

Vidaurreta was inspired by the Baroque architecture of Taxco and Art Nouveau trends. He often used floral and natural motifs in his work.

In addition to working in other workshops, Vidaurreta created jewelry under his own brand. He also did architectural commissions in Taxco, including building a hacienda that he eventually bought and called home.

Vidaureta died suddenly of a heart attack in 1959.

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The production of Victorinox Swiss Army watches was inspired by one of the most popular items in history – the Original Swiss Officer’s Knife – a true symbol of Swiss craftsmanship.

The company was founded by Karl Elsner in the town of Ibach, Switzerland, in 1884. Soon the factory began supplying the Swiss Army with its first unique multi-functional knives, which became a revolutionary invention of the late 19th century and brought it worldwide fame in the 20th century.

The brand name was formed from two words: Victoria (the name of the founder’s mother) + Inox (short for the Latin inoxidable, stainless). As a true innovator, the company was one of the first to start working with the newly invented stainless steel in the 1920s, which was reflected in the name.

Today, four generations later, the same family member, the founder’s great-great-grandson Karl Elsner IV, runs the company, which is still independent, and the Original Swiss Army Officer’s Knife is standard issue in more than a dozen armies around the world – and even NASA astronauts. In addition to the knives that have been on display at New York’s Museum of Modern Art since the 1970s, Victorinox also produces kitchen equipment, watches, travel goods, a fashion line, and fragrances.

Each line has its own distinctive features and style, but they all share a philosophy of “practical luxury,” Swiss design at the highest level, reliability, and craftsmanship, all at a fair price. These qualities have made the Victorinox Swiss Army brand a legend. The watches, produced since 1989 at the factory in the Swiss city of Bonfol, are distinguished by unrivaled quality: only Swiss Made, 3-year warranty, sapphire crystals with triple anti-reflective coating and water resistance of 100 m, the best Swiss movements, as well as outstanding case processing and attention to the smallest details – these watches are the true embodiment of the relentless pursuit of quality!

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The Vigneri jewelry brand was created in California between 1982 and 1990 by Frank and Anne Vigneri.

The couple chose plastic – plexiglass – for their sculptural designs. All Vigneri jewelry was individually designed and handcrafted. Frank worked with the plastic material, while Anne started in the studio by polishing and finishing bracelets.

At the peak of production, Vigneri employed twenty workers. Wholesale clients included Macy’s, Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Nordstrom, as well as many smaller boutiques. Vigneri jewelry has also appeared in Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar.

One of their most notable accomplishments was creating twenty unique pieces of jewelry for the third film in the Star Wars franchise, Return of the Jedi.

The Vigneris currently continue to work as artisans in California, although they no longer make jewelry. Their latest venture is a product called “Vigneri Candle Opera”, a wood veneer candle holder hand painted with unique designs.

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Viktoria Hayman is a Russian luxury jewelry designer who founded her business in St. Petersburg in 2002.

She got inspiration for her jewelry designs while visiting the State Hermitage Museum in her hometown. She was particularly inspired by the museum’s collections that originated from ancient Rome.

Since then, the designer has traveled around the world to find unique components for her jewelry. Her work uses a variety of natural materials, from wood to shells and inexpensive gemstones.

In the mid-2000s, Viktoria Hayman’s designs appeared in fashion and women’s magazines such as Elle, Ladies’ Home Journal, and Good Housekeeping. Since the beginning, her jewelry lines have been sold in many boutiques and high-end stores such as Neiman Marcus.

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