BIRTHSTONESWhat they say about you? ESSENTIALS

Looking good in your jewellery

BANDS OF GOLD FOR YOUR WEDDING

DIAMONDSare a girl’s best friend

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Colours may vary due to treatment and natural variations. diamond weights are approximate. prices correct at time of going to press. Items photographed are larger than actual size and subject to availability. VAT is included but may be subject to change.

8 A band of gold (or platinum, or palladium)As a symbol of everlasting love and the bond that joins a couple in wedlock, the wedding ring has a long history.

10 Ten essentials for your jewellery wardrobeThese ten staples are a must for every woman’s jewellery wardrobe - what’s missing from yours?

14 Tears of the Godspearls have long been considered the most magical and feminine of gems and with so many colours and shapes of pearls available, don’t just stop at owning just one classic strand in your jewellery collection.

18 What does your birthstone say about you?Everyone has their own birthstone and each gem can reveal a lot about the person who loves to wear it.

28 Watch your wordsThe specialist words used by watch manufacturers can be confusing when deciding which watch to buy. Our simple A to Z guide takes you through the most common watch words and explains what each one means.

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Hoppers of Watergate11 Watergate, Grantham, lincolnshire nG31 6nST: 01476 563053

Hoppers Jewellers30 High Street, Grantham, lincolnshire nG31 6pHT: 01476 566164

Hoppers Jewellers35 north Street, Bourne, lincolnshire pE10 9AET: 01778 423816

www.hoppersjewellers.co.uk

Welcome to Hoppers Jewellers.We are fourth generation family jewellers serving the people of lincolnshire, and further afi eld, for 85 years. Here we present a small selection of some of the exciting products we have in our shops.

What’s on your wish list this year? We are showcasing contemporary jewellery from the renowned pandora collection, jewellery from Ti Sento and Guess, to our new exclusive Mastercut diamond range, coloured gemstone jewellery and antique pieces.

For something completely individual talk to our friendly and experienced staff about having a piece designed, or restored, in a different style especially for you. Our professional staff include qualifi ed Gemmologists and Registered Valuers of the national Association of Goldsmiths. This year we have added more watch brands to our collection which includes Citizen, dKnY, Guess, Swatch, Rotary and Seiko.

Thanks to our reputation and position in the jewellery world we are able to hold exciting events. An Opal Week at our Watergate shop, a pandora event at the High Street in Grantham and a diamond day at our Bourne shop. Join us for the special events and promotions we will be hosting for you this coming year.

We hope you will enjoy browsing through these pages and we look forward to your visit (or fi nd us at www.hoppersjewellers.co.uk) – you can be sure of a very warm welcome, at Hoppers, Jewellers of lincolnshire!

Russell Orrey, director. Paula Paris, Manager.Fiona Hopper, Managing director.

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A diamond is a rare gift of nature, but does not come out of the ground in a perfect state. All diamonds have to be cut to make them sparkle, and the type of cut is very important when it comes to making the stone shine and sing when you wear it.

A Mastercut diamond has a very special symmetrical cut that has been developed to bring out the maximum sparkle in the stone. It has been developed by one of the world’s leading diamond-cutting experts, Jean-Paul Tolkowsky. Each stone is a perfect combination of this rich Tolkowsky heritage, stemming from a family who have cut diamonds for generations, along with benefi tting from the very latest technological advances that can give Mastercut diamonds maximum sparkle.

So what is so special about a Mastercut diamond? For a start, it has 89 facets (or sides that sparkle) that is 32 more than a traditional round brilliant diamond. It is also cut with a unique star pattern that can be seen in the stone, which gives it phenomenal brilliance and beauty. You can see this unique star for yourself, by looking through the ‘StarGazer’: a special viewer that allows you to see the inside of the diamond up close.

Mastercut is also incredibly good value and means that the most luxurious precious stone in the world can be an affordable investment. And besides being one of the most beautiful and affordable diamonds available today, it is also one of the most ethical. All Mastercut diamonds are sold with certifi cates that prove they are genuine and confl ict-free.

Mastercut diamond jewellery is available within our shop in a number of different collections, from the elegant and romantic Vintage collection, to the contemporary three-stone Simplicity range. And there is also the classic and completely timeless Mastercut collection.

All three of these collections combine a sparkling array of engagement and right hand rings, diamond earrings and pendants.

So if you are looking for the perfect engagement ring or the beginnings of a fabulous diamond jewellery collection, take a closer look at the Mastercut star.

A Mastercut diamond makes light perform in breathtaking ways

VINTAGE Inspired by Art deco and Edwardian estate jewellery with a contemporary interpretation, the Vintage collection has a full range of beautiful pieces. The period reference and modern usage translates into rings, pendants and earrings, including studs that can be worn with or without their diamond surround.

CONTEMPORARYA modern sculptural story with clean elegant lines. The full rubover set brings a strong contemporary design feature – with the striking V shape clearly showcasing the Mastercut diamond.

SIMPLICITY The Simplicity collection offers the ultimate in timeless and elegant design. The star-cut diamond is set in four claws to allow the maximum amount of light to refl ect through the diamond. All the rings are designed to allow a wedding band to fi t perfectly next to an engagement ring..

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Blazing with fi re, brilliance and beauty, every Mastercut diamond captures an exquisite star within its depths.

A star that is as unique as the woman who wears it and she will always know that this is the perfect expression of love.

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A String of cultured pearls. £695

B 18ct white gold brilliant cut diamond earrings. £895

C 18ct white gold diamond line bracelet. £3750

D 18ct white gold pave set diamond pendant. £720

E 9ct yellow gold pearl and diamond pendant. £269

F 9ct yellow gold pearl and diamond earrings. £285

G 18ct white gold tanzanite and diamond pendant. £915

H 18ct white gold tanzanite and diamond earrings. £1295

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The first wedding rings were used by the ancient Egyptians nearly 5,000 years ago. These rings were usually made out of woven hemp or reeds, and lasted only a year or so before they had to be replaced. The rings were worn on the third finger of the left hand, as is the custom today, due to a belief that a vein in this finger ran through the body and directly to the heart.

The Ancient Romans also placed the wedding ring on the fourth finger of their wives’ hands, but the practice had little to do with love. Rather, wives were a possession to the Romans and the ring was a sign of ownership. Once the women were captured and “ringed,” they were married.

In the Middle East, men had a unique way of ensuring that their brides remained faithful. They created “puzzle rings,” which were rings that were collapsible. If a wife tried to remove her ring, the ring would fall apart – it could be put back together, but only if you knew the correct arrangement. If the husband had to travel away from home, the puzzle rings were supposed to keep the wife true.

WEDDING SUpERSTITIONS Wedding rings have all sorts of superstitions attached to them. In Victorian times and until quite recently, it was thought to be bad luck to be married with anything less than a gold ring. And as most young couples couldn’t afford the more expensive gold bands, the church would lend them a gold ring just for the ceremony itself.

Another widespread myth, which still persists today, is the idea that the wedding ring must fit absolutely perfectly. It was believed that a band that was too tight would hint at an oppressive marriage that would be filled with jealousy and suspicion, while a ring that was too loose would lead to carelessness and infidelity.

RINGING THE cHANGESThe first metal wedding rings were often awkwardly made. The Romans used iron in their wedding bands, but this meant that the rings would rust and degrade over time.

In the middle ages, silver and gold rings were rare and often only appeared on the hands of royalty. They were sometimes set with rubies and sapphires to represent the caring heart and endless sky.

By the 17th century, wedding rings were made of silver and covered with engravings of love poems. These bands were known as posy or poesy (a term for a “love poem”) rings. In time, these posy rings were effectively forgotten in favour of gold and precious stones. Gold, unlike silver, does not tarnish or corrode easily, and because of its rarity is considered a more potent symbol of love.

As technology advanced and newer, more workable metals like platinum arrived on the market, design and craftsmanship began to play a bigger role in wedding ring creation. Styles became more delicate and the modern idea of a wedding ring as a couple’s symbolic “tie” to one another began to take shape.

Today, wedding rings are given as symbols of eternal love to one’s intended life partner. Wedding rings have evolved from simple loops made of plant material to elaborate creations wrought from the hardest metals known to man. We set them with gemstones, engrave them with intricate detail, and they can be made in whatever size you need. The wedding ring has a long history, but today wedding bands stand as more potent symbols of devotion than ever before.

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As a symbol of everlasting love and the bond that joins a couple in wedlock, the wedding ring has a long history

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TenEssentialsThese ten staples are a must for every woman’s jewellery wardrobe - what’s missing from yours?...

1 pEARLSFeminine pearls are the perfect trend-proof accessory for every season, but especially in winter. Wear grey pearls with black for a sexy tonal look or choose layers of creamy white pearls worn with a simple little black dress for a perfect cocktail outfi t. pearls can be pretty and yet classical enough to wear with a business suit. Think Audrey Hepburn, Coco Chanel and Jackie Onassis – all the most beautiful of fashion icons loved to wear pearls.

2 cHARM BRAcELETBracelets bursting with charms have a vintage look and the more packed they are the better. If you want a unique bracelet, buy a plain one and collect individual charms, although there are also plenty of ready made charm bracelets available and why wear just one?

Charm bracelets are the main attraction, so keep any other jewellery to a minimum. They are also an accessory classic, so don’t be afraid to splurge – you’ll wear it forever.

3 EVERYDAY pENDANT AND cHAINEveryone should have a favourite necklace that can be worn all day and into the evening, with jeans or a cocktail dress. But fi rst decide which length and style works best for you.

Slim a round face by picking a slightly longer necklace that forms a V pointing toward your waist to elongate your face. Offset an angular face or a square jaw with a shorter necklace with round beads that forms a semicircle to frame your face.

Show off a petite frame by picking out a necklace that isn’t too long. Your necklace should hit no longer than fi ve inches above your waist. And show off your cleavage for an evening out by wearing a drop-style necklace with a pendant that hits slightly above the bust line.

4 STUD EARRINGSStud earrings are an absolute must for every woman and can be worn as the simplest jewellery accessory or to accessorise a statement necklace (wearing a big necklace with big earrings is a defi nite no-no). Classic diamond studs add sparkle and frame the face, while gold or silver studs go with anything, for anytime.

5 HOOp EARRINGSFeminine, sassy and fashionable, hoops come in all sizes and colours and can be worn ultra big for a hip hop look (or should that be hip hoop?) or smaller in a grown up, elegant style. And diamond-set hoops are the ultimate red carpet show stopper.

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6 STATEMENT NEcKLAcEA big necklace is a must for a special occasion. Bib necklaces, long necklaces that can be layered, or oversized beads or pearls all have the wow factor. Wear with a simple dress (avoid busy prints or embellished tops) or even with jeans and a T shirt or polo necked jumper to bring instant high fashion styling.

7 A DIAMOND RINGEvery woman really ought to wear a diamond on her hand – and it doesn’t have to be an engagement or eternity ring. A diamond right hand ring can be worn to celebrate a promotion, the birth of a child or a special anniversary. diamonds can be worn discreetly (some rings even have hidden diamonds) but they make a woman feel very, very special and are sexier than the slinkiest of lingerie. If you don’t own a diamond ring yet, don’t wait for a man – celebrate and buy it for yourself! (And if you are given one always remember, as Zsa Zsa Gabor once said, “I never hated a man enough to give the diamond back).

8 STAcKING BANGLESBangles are always on trend and have the beauty of being able to be mixed and matched in many ways, with colours and styles to complement every kind of dress style. diamond bangles are elegant, while slim bangles can be stacked all the way up the arm for a funky Boho look.

9 cHANDELIER EARRINGSThe chandelier earring is the ultimate party jewellery. The best chandeliers have briolette faceted stones for extra sparkle and plenty of movement to draw every eye in the room to your face. And don’t be afraid to wear big chandeliers – as long as they are comfortable to wear, the longer (and more sparkly) the better. no other jewellery will shine so bright on the dance fl oor.

10 cOcKTAIL RINGno ordinary piece of jewellery, a cocktail ring can bring instant glamour to whatever you are wearing. It is hard to defi ne what exactly transforms an ordinary ring into a cocktail ring but to qualify, it should be fairly big – large enough to fi ddle with or attract attention. These are rings that don’t have a lot of sentimental attachment so aren’t something you should feel naked without, as you might with other items of jewellery. They can be any price and any colour, but importantly, a cocktail ring should look at its very best next to a champagne fl ute. Cheers!

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A 18ct white gold raindance ring. £1790

B 18ct white gold pavé set diamond pendant with chain. £2030

C 18ct white gold pavé set diamond earrings. £1630

D 18ct white gold princess cut ruby and diamond ring. £975

E 18ct white gold princess cut ruby and diamond pendant with chain. £975

F 18ct white gold princess cut ruby and diamond earrings. £975

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B Yellow gold earring set with a cushion shaped golden citrine. £231

C Yellow gold ring set with a cushion shaped golden citrine and diamond shoulders. £359

D White gold earrings set with a barrel shaped amethyst. £263

E White gold pendant set with a barrel shaped amethyst. £258

F White gold ring set with a barrel shaped amethyst. £223

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Pearls have long been considered the most magical and feminine of gems and with so many colours and shapes of pearls available, don’t stop at owning just one classic strand in your jewellery collection

pearls have been a source of fascination for centuries and have a warmth and glow not found in other gems, due to their unique beginnings.

pearls are found in pearl oysters but exactly how they are created had mystifi ed humans for centuries. Many theories were put forward and the ancients even thought they were the tears of the gods fallen to earth. It wasn’t really until the turn of the twentieth century that the true origin of pearls was discovered.

pearls are created when a foreign body of some sort, such as a grain of sand or a parasite, fi nds its way into a pearl oyster. The oyster reacts by coating the irritant with layer upon layer of the pearly substance known as ‘nacre’, that gives the pearl its unique appearance and iridescent beauty.

long ago, natural pearls were harvested by pearl divers and were the most expensive gem on earth. But by the beginning of the 19th century, natural pearls were harder to fi nd (and today are extremely rare). So the cultured pearl was created as a way of guaranteeing a steady supply. Cultured pearls are formed with a helping hand. In this case, humans rather than nature introduce the irritant. A bead or nucleus is inserted into the oyster to create a pearl, which turns out every bit as natural as one that originated in the wild. pearl farms are found in many countries in the pacifi c, including Japan, the philippines, Tahiti, Indonesia and Australia.

pEARL TYpESToday, pearls are available in many shapes and colours. The most expensive and fi nest are the South Sea pearls, which come in two basic groups of white and black, but pearls also come in many different shades, including pink, gold, blue and green. The coloured Tahitian pearl comes from the atolls and lagoons of the South pacifi c. Tahitian pearls can be black, silver, dark or light grey. The most highly prized is peacock green, which displays the iridescent colours of a peacock feather.

Other popular pearls include Akoya pearls, which are round or oval in shape and are cultured in southwestern Japan and China. Their colours range from pinkish white to creamy shades and silvery blue. Seedless keshi pearls are small freeform pearls, which make fascinating necklaces in colours ranging from silvery white to silvery grey.

less expensive Chinese freshwater pearls are grown in an amazing variety of delicate shapes ranging from round and oval to button, drop and baroque. Their colours vary from pure white to orange and rosy violet. And the Kasumiga is a new type of pearl that comes from a lake northeast of Tokyo. The mussels are a crossbreed between Japanese and Chinese freshwater mussels, and are implanted with round or fl at seeds. Kasumiga pearls glow in rosy hues of pink.

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HOW TO cARE FOR YOUR pEARLSproper care of pearls is not diffi cult, and it is merely a matter of remembering that these gems are organic by nature, grown in water from living cells of a living creature. like the oysters that formed them, they require moisture, but because they usually are worn on a silk string that will deteriorate when wet, the pearls will need to be re-strung more frequently if they are taken for a swim in salt or fresh water. never expose to chlorinated water. pearls are prone to damage from pollution and injury. They can’t stand the heat, and they should defi nitely stay out of the kitchen.

1 STORE pEARLS SEpARATELY from other jewellery, in a cloth bag or jewellery

pouch. Storage in slightly damp linen will help prevent pearls from drying out in low-humidity atmospheres including central heating.

2 AppLY cOSMETIcS, pERFUME AND SpRAY pRODUcTS FIRST, before putting pearl

jewellery on. (Remember although sun creams and insect repellents are good for you, pearls need to be protected from these protectors.)

3 REMOVE SpILLS IMMEDIATELY if pearls come in contact with food acids. use a soft

cloth moistened in fresh water, and then dry pearls with another soft cloth.

4 WIpE pEARLS AFTER WEAR, using a soft cloth. Avoid commercial jewellery cleaners

unless specifi ed on the label.

5 RE-STRING pearls regularly, for the sake of the pearls as well as to avoid a broken

string. Makeup, powder and grime will form a soft, gluey paste on the string, attacking both the silk and the pearls.

6 REpLAcE INDIVIDUAL pEARLS when a competent pearl-stringer recommends it.

pearls which always lie against the neck when worn will absorb acid from the skin and eventually lose lustre as well as their spherical shape.

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A necklace and bracelet set with 9mm freshwater pearls, interchangeable with silver magnetic clasps. £176

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C Matching stud earrings in gold 585 with 9mm freshwater pearls. £65

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A Victorian diamond set brooch. £2200

B Brilliant cut diamond solitaire ring. £3950

C platinum ruby and diamond cluster ring. £1950

D 18ct gold 3 stone diamond ring. £9750

E 18ct gold sapphire and diamond cluster ring. £2750

F 9ct gold cameo brooch. £235

G 9ct gold charm bracelet £495

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GARNET JanuaryGarnet is a far more versatile and valuable stone than many people may think. Although dark red garnets are often used in jewellery as a less expensive alternative to rubies. Garnets can come in many colours and some stones can be as valuable as sapphires. Garnets are considered to channel faith, consistency and virtue to the people born in January.

Garnet girlsKate Bosworth, Shirley Bassey, Kate Moss, dolly parton, Alicia Keys

AMETHYST FebruaryThis is an extremely popular gemstone in all shades of purple, from light lavender to rich violet. It is said to possess miraculous powers and bring good luck during wars or hunts. It is also believed to ward off evil spirits and to have medicinal and healing properties. Amethysts are believed to give sincerity to the people born in February.

Amethyst A-listersJennifer Aniston, Kelly Rowland, paris Hilton, Charlotte Church, Elizabeth Taylor

AQUAMARINE MarchAquamarine can be found in hues of sea green, sky blue and dark blue. It is supposed to foster feelings

of sympathy, trust, harmony and friendship when worn as a birthstone.

Aquamarine artistesJessica Biel, Rachel Weisz, Sharon Stone, Eva longoria, Reese Witherspoon, Sarah Jessica parker, Mariah Carey, lady Gaga

DIAMOND Aprildiamond is the most precious and expensive gemstone. It is the most desirable stone because it is extremely luminous and rare. diamonds symbolise true love, commitment and passion.

Diamond divas leona lewis, Emma Watson, Victoria Beckham, Kate Hudson, Maria Sharapova, penelope Cruz, uma Thurman, Kirsten dunst

EMERALD MayEmerald is a fascinating green coloured gemstone. A fi ne quality emerald can be more expensive than a diamond, and was favoured by monarchs of the past, including Cleopatra, who was famous for her emerald mines. The stones are believed to enhance clairvoyance, love and commitment. They are also said to possess healing powers.

Emerald enchantresses lily Allen, Megan Fox, Janet Jackson, Cate Blanchett, naomi Campbell, Kylie Minogue

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PEARL JuneCreated naturally by a living creature over many years, every pearl is unique in its lustre, colour, size and shape. pearls were considered by the ancients to be the tears of the gods and they symbolise beauty, love, happiness and wealth.

Pearly princesses Angelina Jolie, natalie portman, Elizabeth Hurley, nicole Kidman

RUBY JulyThis brilliant gemstone is most famous for its fi ery red colour. It is responsible for bringing peace and prosperity and has certain medicinal and healing powers. It stands for blood, love, romance and passion.

Ruby ravishers liv Tyler, pamela Anderson, Jennifer lopez, Kate Beckinsale, Sandra Bullock

PERIDOT AugustA green gemstone, the peridot is called the ‘evening emerald’, as it resembles emeralds when seen by the glow of lamps. during ancient times, it was taken internally for curing asthma and it is considered as a symbol of power and infl uence.

Sitting pretty in peridot Charlize Theron, Whitney Houston, Halle Berry, Madonna, Cameron diaz

SAPPHIRE SeptemberEven though blue is the only colour associated with sapphires, they do come in other colours and they are one of the hardest of gemstones. Sapphires are supposed to give qualities of clear thinking and wisdom to people born in September.

Sapphire stars Salma Hayek, Beyonce Knowles, Twiggy, Gwyneth paltrow, naomi Watts, Hilary duff

OPAL OctoberFrom translucent to transparent and milky white to dark black, opals can exhibit all the coloursof the rainbow. This birthstone is said to impart hope and harmony to people born in October.

Opal personalities Kate Winslet, Katy perry, Julia Roberts,Winona Ryder

TOPAZ NovemberTopaz is found in delicate shades of blue, pink, white, yellow and brown and is believed to offer long life and fi delity to those born in november.It symbolises beauty, splendour and joy.

Top topaz stars Thandie newton, demi Moore, Anne Hathaway, Scarlett Johansson, Miley Cyrus

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TURQUOISE DecemberTurquoise is highly prized throughout Asia and Africa, and many cultures believe it to possess spiritual qualities. The stone is supposed to bring good fortune and prosperity to those born in december and promises good health and peace.

True blue beauties Britney Spears, Teri Hatcher, Christina Aguilera,Sienna Miller

Sparkling celebrities, clockwise from left: Sarah Jessica Parker, Angelina Jolie, Jennifer Lopez

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B Yellow gold pendant with rhodolite garnet and diamond. £145

C Yellow gold earrings with rhodolite garnet and diamond. £135

D Yellow gold oval pendant with diamond. £400

E Yellow gold charm necklace with amethyst and diamond. £250

F Yellow gold disc drop earrings with diamond. £165

G Yellow gold half hoop earrings with diamond. £285

H Yellow gold scroll earrings with brown and white diamond. £165

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B Silver circles disc earrings with blue crystals. £70

C Silver open disc pendant with pavé cubic zirconia. £90

D Silver triple heart pendant with pavé cubic zirconia. £75

E Silver cascade crystal pearl pendant. £100

F Silver hoop earrings with pavé detail. £60

G Silver circles bangle with blue crystals. £170

H Silver disc and heart charm bracelet with cubic zirconia pavé details. £180

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You never think about your watch strap until the day it breaks. But it is far more convenient to immediately select a replacement of your choice from the Hirsch collection and have it fi tted immediately than order a replacement from the manufacturer, which may take several weeks to be delivered.

A watch is also one of the most frequently used and most visible pieces of jewellery that many people own and is a refl ection of the wearer’s character and status. There is no better way to transform and personalise a watch than to replace the original strap or metal bracelet with a distinctive, eye-catching and colourful leather one instead.

Hirsch is a family owned business based in Austria that specialises in the manufacture of leather bracelets for watches and supplies retailers and most of the leading names in the watch industry.

Here at Hirsch, we always talk about “leather bracelets for watches” rather than “watch straps”. A ‘strap’ is a boring, utilitarian, item of little value. By comparison, bracelets have always been perceived as items of jewellery and things of beauty, made to the highest standard from the fi nest materials, that enhances the appearance of the wearer. And we think this is a far more fi tting

description of the collection developed and manufactured by Hirsch.

Hirsch specialises in using the fi nest leather (usually from Italy) and other luxury materials to produce the most technically advanced, richly detailed and comfortable watch bracelets in the world.

With everything happening in-house, which includes design, material purchase, manufacturing and logistics, you can be confi dent that a Hirsh replacement bracelet is equal or better in quality than the original strap supplied with the watch. And Hirsch guarantees all straps for one year.

Every one of the 65 different models has a story to tell, often with unique features. For example Hirsh is the only company that offers genuine 100m water resistant bracelets for sports chronographs, completely waterproof Caoutchouc rubber bracelets, and hypoallergenic models suitable for people with sensitive skin. It also offers all the odd sizes, open ends and special attachments needed for vintage watches and has a unique special order service for one-off designs.

Give your old watch a new lease of life today – with a luxury Hirsh watch bracelet.

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The specialist words used by watch manufacturers can be confusing when deciding which watch to buy. Our simple A to Z guide takes you through the most common watch words and explains what each one means

WATCHyour words!

AnalogueA watch that shows the time using hour and minute hands.

Anti-magnetic The movement of a mechanical watch can be thrown off balance if it comes in contact with a strong magnetic fi eld. Magnetism is common in many household appliances and these days most watches claim to be anti-magnetic. This is achieved by using alloys for certain parts, among them the balance wheel and escape wheel. Electronic watches are not susceptible to magnetism.

Atmosphere (ATM)This term is a measure of the water resistance of a watch. One atmosphere is equal to 10 meters of water.

Automatic windingThis term refers to a watch with a mechanical movement (as opposed to a quartz or electrical movement). The watch is wound by the motion of the wearer’s arm rather than through turning the winding stem. A rotor that turns in response to motion winds the watch’s mainspring. If an automatic watch is not worn for a day or two, it will wind down and need to be wound by hand to get it started again.

BalanceThis is essentially an oscillator that regulates the speed of the movement of a mechanical watch

it must also look good – sometimes to the extent of making a timepiece into a piece of jewellery.

Centre seconds Seconds indicated by a hand at the centre of the dial, along with the hour and minute hands.

Chapter ringThis is the ring on the watch dial that shows fi gures and minute marks. The hour fi gures are sometimes called chapters.

ChronographA chronograph is a watch that includes a built in stopwatch function such as a timer that can be started and stopped to time an event. There are many variations on the chronograph. Some operate with a centre seconds hand that keeps time on the watch’s main dial. Others use sub-dials to time elapsed hours, minutes and seconds, while some show elapsed time on a digital display on the watch face.

Some chronographs can be used as a lap timer if they feature a fl yback hand or split seconds hand. The accuracy of the stopwatch function will commonly vary from 1/5th second to 1/100th second depending on the chronograph. Some chronographs will measure elapsed time up to 24 hours.

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BezelThe ring that surrounds the watch dial. The bezel is usually made of gold, gold plate or stainless steel and is sometimes set with diamonds.

Bi-directional rotating bezelA bezel that can be rotated either clockwise or counter-clockwise. These are used for mathematical calculations in sports and sailing watches such as average speed or distance, or for keeping track of elapsed time.

Calendar A feature that shows the date, and often the day of the week. There are several types of calendar watches. Most calendar watches show the information digitally through a window on the watch dial.

Calibre This refers to the size and type of a design of mechanical movement within a watch. Some watch manufacturers name their calibres or give them numbers to identify the type of movement.

Case The case of a watch must not only protect the mechanism and hold all the parts together but

Chronometer For a Swiss made watch to be called a chronometer, it must meet certain very high standards set by the Swiss Offi cial Chronometer Control (C.O.S.C.). If you have a Swiss watch labelled as a chronometer, you can be certain that it has a mechanical movement of the very highest quality.

Complications One or more features added to a watch in addition to its usual time-telling functions, which normally not only include the hours, minutes and seconds but also date and often the day of the week as well. Complications such as; perpetual calendars, moonphase displays, alarms, repeating mechanisms, quarter strikes as well as stop/start chronograph functions. power reserve indicators are also usually regarded as complications.

CosmographThe cosmograph is a type of chronograph with the tachymeter on the bezel rather than on the outer rim of the dial. This was invented by Rolex to create a more modern look to the watch.

Countdown timerA function that lets the wearer keep track of how much of a pre-set period of time has elapsed. Some countdown timers sound a warning signal a few seconds before the time runs out. These are useful in events such as yacht races, where the sailor must manoeuvre the boat into position before the start of a race.

Crown A crown is the button on the outside of the watch case that is used to set the time and date. In a mechanical watch the crown also winds the mainspring. In this case it can also be called a winding stem. A screw-in (or screw-down) crown is used to make a watch more water-resistant. The crown actually screws into the case, dramatically increasing the water-tightness of the watch.

Crystal This is the transparent cover on a watch face made of glass crystal, synthetic sapphire or plastic. Better watches often have a sapphire crystal, which is highly resistant to scratching or shattering.

Depth alarmAn alarm on a diver’s watch that sounds when the wearer exceeds a pre-set depth.

Depth sensor/depth meter A device on a diver’s watch that determines the wearer’s depth by measuring water pressure. It shows the depth either by analogue hands and a scale on the watch face or by a digital display.

Dial The watch face.

Digital watchA watch that shows the time through digits rather than through a dial and hands (which is called an analogue) display.

Dual time zone A watch that can display two time zones at the same time by means of a subdial or by an extra hand.

Deployment buckle A type of clasp that can fold under the strap of the watch.

Divers clasp A type of clasp that can be adjusted so it fi ts over the top of a wetsuit.

Elapsed time rotating bezel A graduated rotating bezel that is used to keep track of elapsed time. The bezel can be turned so the wearer can align the zero on the bezel with the watch’s seconds or minutes hand. After a period of time passes, you can read the elapsed time off the bezel. This saves you having to perform the subtraction that would be necessary if you used the watch’s regular dial.

Electronic (quartz) watch A watch, usually battery-powered, which uses an electric current to cause a quartz oscillator to vibrate, normally 32,768 Hz per second but sometimes at much higher frequencies. The vibrations are processed by an integrated circuit that transforms the current into impulses. These are fed into a stepping motor, which drives a train of gears to move the hands. Some quartz watches have solar cells which takes light from any source, natural or artifi cial, and transforms it into electrical energy.

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Kinetic This technology, which has been developed by Seiko, has a quartz movement that does not use a battery. The movement of your wrist charges a very effi cient capacitor that powers the quartz movement.

Lap timer A chronograph function that lets the wearer time segments of a race. At the end of a lap, he stops the timer, which then returns to zero to begin timing the next lap.

Liquid-crystal display (LCD)A digital watch display that shows the time electronically by means of a liquid held in a thin layer between two transparent plates. All lCd watches have quartz movements.

Lugs These are the projections on the side of a case to which the watch strap or bracelet is attached with pin springs.

Luminescence luminous dials fi rst appeared during World War One, when soldiers needed to tell the time in the dark. Early forms used zinc sulphide compound agitated by a radioactive salt. It was painted on the hands and was potentially dangerous to those applying it. Its use was banned in the 1950s, when it was replaced by tritium, a substance with a low radio activity.

Measurement conversion A feature, usually consisting of a graduated scale on the watch’s bezel, that lets the wearer translate one type of measurement into another, for instance miles into kilometres.

Mechanical movementA movement powered by a mainspring, working in conjunction with a balance wheel.

Minute repeaterA complication within a watch that can chime the hours, quarter hours and minutes since the last quarter hour on small gongs inside the watch.

Moonphase display A graphic display by means of a specially shaped window in the dial to indicate the phase of the moon.

Movement The inner mechanism of a watch that keeps time and moves the watch’s hands. Movements are either mechanical or quartz.

Perpetual calendar A calendar mechanism in a watch that displays the date correctly ‘perpetually’, taking into account the different lengths of the months as well as leap year’s day. The internal mechanism will move the date to the next day.

Power reserve indicator This is a feature that shows when the watch will soon need a new battery or will need re-winding. A battery reserve indicator on a quartz watch informs the wearer when the battery is low. This is often indicated by the seconds hand, which will begin moving at two or three-second intervals.

Pushers or push pieces push buttons are usually seen on the case of chronographs. Most are used to stop and start a stopwatch.

Escapement A device in a mechanical movement that controls the rotation of the wheels and the motion of the hands.

Flyback hand A seconds hand on a chronograph that can be used to time laps or to determine fi nishing times for several competitors in a race. Start the chronograph, putting both the fl yback hand and the regular chronograph seconds hand in motion. To record a lap time or fi nishing time, stop the fl yback hand. After recording the time, push a button and the hand will “fl y back” to catch up with the constantly moving elapsed-time hand. Repeat the process to record as many lap times or fi nishing times as needed.

Gear train The system of gears that transmits power from the mainspring to the escapement.

Grande complications The most complex of mechanical watches featuring an abundance of complications.

Guilloche A type of dial that has been textured with engravings.

Jewels Synthetic sapphires or rubies that act as bearings for gears in a mechanical watch. The jewels reduce friction to make the watch more accurate and longer lasting. Most watches with mechanical movements will contain at least 17 jewels.

Jumping hours A digital display where the time in hours is shown in the dial as a number, usually visible through a window. The number changes, or jumps, precisely on every hour.

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Quartz movement A movement powered by a quartz crystal. Quartz crystals are very accurate. They can be mass-produced which makes them less expensive than most mechanical movements that require a higher degree of craftsmanship.

Rotating bezel A bezel (the ring surrounding the watch dial) that can be turned. different types of rotating bezels perform different timekeeping and mathematical functions.

Rotor The part of an automatic (or self-winding) mechanical watch that winds the movement’s mainspring. It is a fl at piece of metal, usually shaped like a semicircle that swivels on a pivot with the motion of the wearer’s arm.

Sapphire crystal A crystal made of synthetic sapphire, a transparent, shatter-resistant, scratch-resistant substance.

Second time-zone indicator An additional dial that can be set to the time in another time zone. It lets the wearer keep track of local time and the time in another country simultaneously.

Shock resistance A watch’s ability to withstand an impact equal to that of being dropped onto a wooden fl oor from a height of 3 feet.

Skeleton watch A watch with no dial and only a chapter ring. As much metal is removed as possible to allow the wearer to see the mechanical movement within.

Solar powered A watch that uses solar energy (from any light source) to power the quartz movement.

Stepping motor The part of a quartz movement that moves the gear train, which in turn moves the watch’s hands.

Sub-dial A small dial on a watch face used for any of several purposes, such as keeping track of elapsed minutes or hours on a chronograph,or indicating the date.

Tachymeter A feature found on some chronograph watches, a tachymeter measures the speed at which the wearer has travelled over a measured distance.

Telemeter A telemeter determines the distance of an object from the observer by measuring how long it takes sound to travel that distance. like a tachymeter, it consists of a stopwatch, or chronograph, and a special scale, usually on the edge of the watch face.

Tonneau A watch that is shaped like a barrel, with two convex sides.

Tourbillon A device, invented by Breguet in 1801, in which the escapement is mounted in a small revolving cage as a means of overcoming the effects of gravity on the precision of a mechanical timepiece.

Uni-directional rotating bezel An elapsed time rotating bezel often found on divers’ watches, that moves only in a counterclockwise direction. It is designed to prevent a diver who has unwittingly knocked the bezel off its original position from overestimating his remaining air supply. Because the bezel moves in only one direction, the diver can err only on the side of safety when timing his dive. Many divers’ watches are ratcheted, so that they lock into place for greater safety.

Water resistance The ability to withstand splashes of water. Terms such as “water resistant to 50 meters” or “water resistant to 200 meters” indicate that the watch can be worn underwater to various depths.

World time dial A dial, usually on the outer edge of the dial, that tells the time in up to 24 time zones around the world. The time zones are represented by the names of cities printed on the bezel or dial. The wearer reads the hour in a particular time zone by looking at the scale next to the city that the hour hand is pointing to. The minutes are read as normal. Watches with this feature are called world timers.

Yacht timer A countdown timer that sounds warning signals during the countdown to a boat race.

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B Men’s alarm Chronograph, stainless steel case and bracelet, 100m water

resistance, sapphire crystal, 3 fold clasp with push button release. £275

C Men’s chronograph, stainless steel case and bracelet, 100m water resistance,

Hardlex, 3 fold clasp with push button release. £150

D Men’s gold coloured stainless steel case, 30m water resistance, sapphire crystal,

leather strap with buckle. £145

E ladies stainless steel two tone case and bracelet, 30m water resistance,

sapphire crystal, deployment clasp. £275

As the inventor of the quartz watch in 1969 and the analogue quartz chronograph in 1983, SEIKO has decades of experience in fusing high performance with refined design. SEIKO also created Kinetic and many other world-first watch technologies, putting the brand at the leading edge of the art of watch-making. Every SEIKO watch offers a unique combination of innovation, refinement and legendary quality.

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A Rotary ladies Windsor bi-colour stainless steel and pVd yellow gold bracelet watch

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B Rotary ladies pVd yellow gold bracelet watch with white index dial. Waterproof.

lifetime Guarantee. £125

C Rotary gents stainless steel mechanical strap watch with combination skeleton and

silver roman dial. Black leather croco strap. Waterproof. lifetime Guarantee. £149

D Rotary gents Windsor pVd yellow gold strap watch with champagne index dial and

day date feature. Black leather croco strap. Waterproof. lifetime Guarantee. £110

E Rotary Aquaspeed stainless steel bracelet watch with black chronograph dial and

black rotating divers bezel. Waterproof. lifetime Guarantee. £185

F Rotary gents pVd yellow gold automatic strap watch with skeleton complication

dial. Black leather croco strap. Waterproof. lifetime Guarantee. £199

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B Gold plated mechanical pocket watch. £85.00

C Mahogany veneered watch box. £90.00

D Mahogany veneered banjo barometer. £65.00

E Bird’s eye maple veneered jewellery box. £99.00

F Mahogany veneered barometer. £65.00

G Wooden quartz mantle clock. £70.00

H Brass quartz carriage clock. £170.00

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B Sterling silver feature hallmark bookmark with tassel. £49

C Sterling silver feature hallmark money clip. £49

D Sterling silver Georgian paperknife 20cm, 8" long. £94

E Sterling silver traditional oval cuffl ink with post fi nding. £69

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G pair of linear cut 24% lead crystal wine glasses. £55

H linear cut 24% lead crystal wine decanter with sterling silver collar. £189

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