The Hamilton Journal
Jewelry and watch know-how, designer news and a century of stories from the Hamilton family.
*Originally published May 2015 On Friday, May 29, and Saturday, May 30, we are bringing the best of the best in watches with our Annual Watch Fair, coming to our Nassau Street, Princeton location. At our “Time of Your Life” Watch Fair, not only will...
Read the story: G-Shock Goes the Distance... for Speed, Timing and MoreWe have discussed some of the biggest watch trends emerging from Baselworld. One of those trends revolves around diving watches, as more and more people get involved in active sports. Understanding what constitutes a great diver's watch...
Read the story: Understanding the Key Functions of a Diver's Watch*Originally published May 2013 Clark Gable was the King of Hollywood, amassing tremendous fame and notoriety as the stuff of Hollywood legend and the epitome of the Golden Age of film. Yet,...
Read the story: Clark Gable: Ultimate Movie Star, Ultimate Watch CollectorPearls have been a staple in women's wardrobes for hundreds of years and one tradition that continues today is passing down these precious strands from generation to generation. The passing on of...
Read the story: Caring for Your Precious PearlsWith Meadowlark Yellow and Ultra Violet leading the color trends for 2018, according to the Pantone Color Institute, we have seen an interesting resurgence of yellow and blue/purple this year on the...
Read the story: How to Spice Up Your Wardrobe With the Pantone Colors of Summer 2018An exciting exhibit about telling time in Medieval days is on display until April 29 at the Morgan Library & Museum in New York, and if you are in town, you won't...
Read the story: Planning to Be in New York This Month? Visit the Medieval Time Exhibit at the Morgan*Originally published April 2013Everyone loves a good mystery. Throw in glamorous players, far-away locales, and of course, exquisite and stunning gems, and you have a story that will garner rapt attention.But, these...
Read the story: Hamilton Series: Tracking Down the World’s Most Infamous Diamonds – The Jones Diamond*Originally published March 2015We have gotten a lot of questions from customers about why rubies are used inside watches as part of the watch movement, so we thought it was high-time we...
Read the story: Have You Ever Wondered Why Jewels Are Used Inside Watches?*Originally published March 2015 For those who really love high-end luxury watches, you know how meticulously watch brands work to finish not only the watch case and dial — seen by all, but...
Read the story: A Look at the Cotes de Geneve FinishingIf you watched last night's 90th Annual Academy Awards, you may have noticed a stunning jewelry trend on this year's red carpet. Many starlets opted for beautiful diamond drop earrings, the longer...
Read the story: Diamond Drop Earrings: 2018 Academy Awards*Originally published March 2015You've found the one, now it's time to find the ring...but where do you start? To get you on the right path, we have put together our top five...
Read the story: 5 Things to Know Before You Pop the Question*Originally published February 2012Everyone loves a good mystery. Throw in glamorous players, far-away locales, and of course, exquisite and stunning gems, and you have a story that will garner rapt attention.But, these...
Read the story: Hamilton Series: Tracking Down the World’s Most Infamous Diamonds – The Spirit of de Grisogono*Originally published February 2017The Swiss Federal Council recently approved a partial revision of its "Swiss made" ordinance for watches, effective as of January 1, 2017. The revision strengthens the label requirements for watches and movements and...
Read the story: A Look at the Stricter 2017 Guidelines on 'Swiss Made' Watches
