Luxury Timepiece/Jewelry Maddaloni Blog

The economy and the surge for eco-friendly products have influenced a lot of spring trends, including those for high fashion jewelry. The influence is seen in both the inspiration for the accessories and the materials designers are choosing to use. Regardless of the motivation behind the jewelry trends for summer 2010, one style is being emphasized across the board: arm candy.  This year everyone will be wearing cuffs, bangle bracelets, and leather bands.

In high fashion jewelry, cuff bracelets have always been prominent arm candy and this year’s spring trends are no different. One refreshing change is the use of stainless steel, bronze, and titanium in many designs, giving an updated look to traditionally loved styles. Most of the cuff bracelets are crafted with patterns or cutouts, bringing subtle yet eye-catching attention to the piece. Because they are being crafted as beautifully subtle statement pieces, cuff bracelets are becoming the most popular, yet affordable, of this year’s jewelry trends.

Bangle bracelets are also showing up in many collections and, in most cases, emphasizing colors with semi precious gems or tinted metals. Many of the fashion trends for spring 2010 coincide with this idea, as bold colors are highlighted in many designs. The ability for designers to introduce various tints through semi precious gems has enabled the pieces to be worn with both elegant outfits or with casual attire. As opposed to the chunky style of cuffs, bangle bracelets can traditionally be found in both thick and narrow widths, adding to their appeal. The arm candy can either be the focal point of an outfit or a loveable accessory helping to add color. The versatility of bangle bracelets will help jewelry trends transition for spring into summer.

Lastly, leather bands will be staying in style in high fashion jewelry trends. For spring 2010, the bands will be seen more as thick wristwatch bands for both men and women. And, to play off of the resurgence of highly demanded leather bags, many women’s styles will also incorporate the idea of wearing layers of thin leather bands, often in various colors. The craze of leather will continuously be seen throughout designs the spring, trends for the summer, and will even carry into fall collections.

If you’re looking for a statement piece or a subtle addition to your outfit, you’re bound to find something fashionable within the designs of arm candy. Look for a pop of color for your wrist with the playful tinted metals, semi precious gems, and died genuine leather and always look for the pieces that convey your personal style.

Apple has done it again! Word on the street is 800,000 iPads have already been sold to date and Apple expects to sell 2 million! New and future iPad owners will surely want to beautify and protect their coveted techno toy with the ideal, elegant and tasteful Montblanc 4810 Westside Notebook- Ident # 101865- complete with a notepad, credit card pockets and a loop for a fabulous new Montblanc writing instrument.

This is a marvelous new reason to reach out to your customers and yet another new and wonderful reason to buy something from Montblanc- sure to provide lasting pleasure. Many of your clients are already either a proud owner or a soon-to-be owner of the iPad, or they know someone who already is or who will be!

Talk about the ideal gift for yourself or for that new or soon-to-be owner of an iPad. Invest now to gift immediately or hide away until the holidays. The model is on order and hopefully will be received before the end of April. Given the popularity of Apple products, get your orders in quickly…

Attending a timepiece event is an opportunity to learn more about the luxury watch brands that collectors know and love. Even if you are not an established watch connoisseur, you can gain valuable insight from visiting a timepiece event at your local jeweler or fine watch dealer.

You’ll See The Newest Trends: A timepiece event is an opportunity for luxury watch brands to show off their upcoming collections. You’ll be able to view and experience the newest timepieces before they are debuted in stores. You’ll also get the first preview of the most recent advances in fine watch technology.

You’ll Feel The Timepieces: Because they are not yet available in stores, the timepieces that are displayed at a fine watch event will give you the chance to touch and feel the next products to be released. One of the best parts about attending an event at your local jeweler or fine watch distributor is the knowledge that you’re purchasing an authentic watch. You’ll never be presented with replicas or knockoffs, only the products of a well crafted, authentic watch.

You’ll Get Questions Answered: Attending a timepiece event will give you the chance to ask questions about your favorite timekeeper and be presented with more insight about how it’s made. You’re knowledge about purchasing an authentic watch will grow within minutes.

Even if you’re not a fine watch collector, there are plenty of reasons to attend a timepiece event. Not only will you get a preview of what’s to come from fine watch brands, but you’ll get to feel and experience the timepieces, too. Once you attend a timepiece event, you’ll be convinced that this luxury watch preview is the best way to learn about your favorite watch brands.

The countdown has begun for the big event. 38 Days until September 13th,…Nick Stellino, Maurice Lacroix and Macari Wines all together at Maddaloni Jewelers. Join the fun, Here is Nick’s latest recipe, Happy Grilling.

JASPER’S TOMATO, GRILLED ASPARAGUS AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD WITH GRILLED CHICKEN                

SERVES 4

Coat the chicken breasts with the extra light olive oil and season with cracked black pepper and kosher salt. Grill on a charcoal grill or in a grill pan until the chicken is cooked through, approximately 5 to 7 minutes per side, depending on thickness. Remove the chicken breasts from the heat and slice each into 6 to 8 pieces.

To prepare the grilled asparagus:
Marinate the asparagus in the extra virgin olive oil and season with cracked black pepper and kosher salt. Grill over an open flame for 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and serve warm.

To prepare the roast shallot-black pepper vinaigrette:
Cut off the top of the head of garlic and peel the shallots. To roast the garlic and shallots, brush with extra virgin olive oil and place in a baking dish in an oven preheated to 375 degrees. Roast until soft, approximately 35 to 40 minutes

In a medium bowl, mix ½ cup extra virgin olive oil and both vinegars. After the garlic and shallots cool, squeeze the garlic cloves out of their skins, and chop and mash them into a paste together with the shallots. Add the garlic-and-shallots paste to the rest of the ingredients, mix, and season with kosher salt. 

To serve:
On each plate lay out the tomato slices with the grilled asparagus in a nice arrangement. Arrange the slices of chicken breast on the plate next to the tomatoes. Sprinkle the Maytag blue cheese over the top of the salad, and garnish with the red-onion rings and basil. Drizzle 2 ounces of the vinaigrette over each salad

Love luxurious, fine wine but can’t find a local vineyard that satisfies your needs? As a Long Island wine vineyard that offers delicious, on-site winemaking from fresh ingredients, Macari Vineyards is the perfect solution. You don’t have to spend a fortune to experience the locally grown, hand pressed wine from a Long Island winery; your desires will be fulfilled when you visit Macari. Vineyards across the state cannot compare to the sustainable technology and crafted viticulture found at this winery in Mattituck, Long Island. Maddaloni Jewelers believes in Macari wines and has exclusively parternered with them for there upcoming 2009 events. The wines offered at the events embodies the perfect balance of dry and fruity or crisp and acidic flavors which exemplify the knowledge of winemaking experts at Macari. Even the most sophisticated palates will be surprised and pleased by the excellence of the fine wine they will provide, all served by friendly, knowledgeable experts.

The products of the Long Island wine vineyard are reminiscent of the cultivation of Italian grapes. Growing up in Palermo, Italy, the traditions of southern Italian cooking and drinking were engrained into the childhood of celebrity chef Nick Stellino. Wine, especially fine wine like that bottled at Macari Vineyards, has since become part of Stellino’s lifestyle and cooking repertoire. Along with using the ingredient in some of the critically acclaimed recipes compiled by Stellino, wine proves to be the perfect pairing for his Italian inspired meals. Apart from food, Stellino prides himself on being a watch collector and a Maurice Lacroix ambassador. When given the chance to exemplify his passion for both, Stellino quickly jumped at the opportunity to partener with Macari Vinyards and Maurice Lacroix for the upcoming Maddaloni event.

Maddaloni will be  showcasing delicious food, enticing wines and luxury watches. It is the perfect opportunity to meet Long Island wine and Italian food experts who also have an apparent enthusiasm for luxury watches. Not only will you be impressed with the collective love fine dining, but you will also discover the significance of going to a trusted, knowledgeable jeweler for all of your watch and jewelry needs.

Macari Vinyard will be joining the Maddaloni’s as hosts for the September 13th event!!! Critics have called them “beguiling” and “complex.” Experience all the different wines for yourself at Maddaloni’s. Food by Nick Stellino and wines from the Macari family…life is good!

Take a look at this great recipe from Nick…are you grilling tonight?

GRILLED SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE Chef Nick Stellino SERVES 4 TO 6 

Brush the radicchio, endive and peppers with 4 tablespoons olive oil. Cook on a hot barbecue or under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until they start to color on each side. Place on a cutting board while still hot and cut into 1-inch pieces. Place the arugula salad and the goat cheese in a bowl with the radicchio, endive and peppers, and mix well until the cheese starts to melt. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and the balsamic vinegar, mix well, and serve.

A Maurice Lacroix watch embodies the high quality production and workmanship that is truly appreciated by timepiece collectors. The intricate details and composition of each collection set the brand apart from other luxury watches. Each hand assembled movement displays a thorough knowledge and a true appreciation for perfection in keeping time. 1995 marked the first sale of a Maurice Lacriox watch in the United States and the brand has increasingly been gaining respect since then. The workmanship of the luxury watches has been continuously supported by respected watch collectors, such as the celebrity chef, Nick Stellino.

Before his infatuation with food began, Nick Stellino had a passion for watches. As a child growing up in Italy, Stellino would wait up for his father to come home just for the opportunity to wind his mechanical watch. Because of that childhood memory, watches became one of his hobbies. Today, Stellino proclaims watches to be one of the three things he is truly passionate about, along with family and food.

Over the years, an interest in timepieces transformed Nick Stellino into a watch expert. He has grown to appreciate the details in design that the average person might overlook, but a watch connoisseur can fully appreciate. His obvious passion has brought him into his role as an ambassador for Maurice Lacroix. Masterpiece collection watches, specifically, are a self-proclaimed favorite for the chef, as he loves each hand decorated detail and movement found within. Stellino has owned numerous luxury watches made by the Swiss brand and has declared his current Maurice Lacroix watch a good luck charm for his latest television series. Today, Nick Stellino travels the country promoting Maurice Lacroix. Masterpiece, Intuition, and Sphere are just some of the collections the brand holds, all with deserving representation by the celebrity chef.

Included in his upcoming schedule of events is a September 13 appearance in Huntington, Long Island, at Maddaloni Jewelers. Nick Stellino will not only be showcasing his favorite luxury watches, but will be displaying his gourmet grilling skills and signing cookbooks. At Maddaloni Jewelers, Stellino will be accompanied by a Maurice Lacroix watch technician to answer any questions about the brand and assist you in any timepiece needs. With specifically trained technicians and Swiss-manufactured restoration equipment, Maddaloni Jewelers services and sells watches with the same precision and passion that the luxury watches deserve.

On September 13, 2009 from 12pm-5pm, join Nick Stellino at Maddaloni Jewelers. Listen to him describe the luxury watches and his contagious enthusiasm for the timekeepers will be apparent.

Everything about this fall is layering!!! Necklaces; wearing multiples pumps up your look to a funky elegance.  Go for chunky cable necklaces, stack 4 or 5 graduated in length, wide in width, look for chains with accents that are scattered, set with stones or pearls. For a simpler look, choose thin chains giving an easy sleek look. My favorite are chains with a stone or pearl every inch. Again, layer about 4 or 5 in graduating lengths; the first should be worn as a choker, then descend to the longest being an inch above your naval. As for bracelets and bangles…multiples are key!! Don’t overlook the “Cuff”, fashion houses are showing cuffs with blended metals, they are gorgeous for the fall.

Many jewelry designers are using pastel colored stones set in yellow and rose gold. The stones are primarily large in size, but the gold settings have delicate detail for an understated elegant look. Light blue, pink and a lot of peridot are being shown.

 The three stone ring that began with Rebecca, can be seen throughout jewelry collections. Again, the stones are large in size and married to specific color combinations. This is a statement piece and gives your look bold confidence…Love it!!

Finally, the last big trend for fall are hair ornaments…Using diamond encrusted pendants on headbands is off the charts adorable. You can put this together yourself by purchasing a plain fabric headband and attaching a pendant to the left side, tilted. The hair ornament can give any look a younger feel!

Corum Admirals Cup Chronograph 40 mm.

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