A Plethora Of Watchmaking Seals: Geneva Seal, Patek Philippe Seal, Fleurier Seal, And More

With authenticity and substance becoming ever more important in the messages that watch companies seek to convey to their customers, exclusive seals promising performance, finishing standards, and more are multiplying rapidly.  From Bedat & Co with their AOSC certificate covering the Swiss origin of parts and assembly, to Patek Philippe, which created waves at Baselworld 2009 with their announcement that the Poincon de Geneve (Geneva Seal) is being ditched for a new, and more demanding in-house Patek Philippe Seal, its clear that brands want to differentiate themselves from their competition more than ever. Continue Reading… »

Happy 25th Anniversary Scott Kay!

As he celebrates 25 years in the jewelry business, Scott Kay can truly be called one of the industry’s top artisans. Blending creative talent, innovative mediums and great business sense has made Scott Kay one of the gold standards and best known names in jewelry today.

Since graduating from New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology, Scott Kay has been blazing his own trail in the world of jewelry. With just $5000 in his pocket, and few connections, he set out to create his own brand.

Scott began in the late 1980’s working with platinum; a medium largely abandoned in the industry in the previous 60 years. Scott persevered, presenting beautiful and artistic platinum pieces, and the market responded. Today Scott Kay is well known for incredible platinum work and for his unique use of platinum and yellow gold in tandem – a combination not traditionally found together. This is just one of the many appealing and creative specialties of the Scott Kay brand.

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