TrueFacet's Fine Jewelry and Watch Guide
Chopard and the Palme d’Or: A Retrospective
The Cannes Film Festival’s Palme d’Or is considered one of the most prestigious awards in the film industry and a strong predictor of who will take home the equally illustrious...
What is a Swiss Quartz Movement?
A “quartz” watch is one that is powered by a quartz movement, complete with electronic circuit board, synthetic quartz crystal and battery, as opposed to mechanical moving gears, wheels and...
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak vs. Royal Oak Offshore
Two of the most beloved collections from Audemars Piguet are the Royal Oak and the Royal Oak Offshore. Sometimes, though, it can be difficult to distinguish one from the other....
5 Watch Brands that Millennial Collectors and Insiders Love
Thanks to the Internet, recreational watch collecting has really caught on in a big way. For decades there have been “insider” watch groups consisting of long-time, heavy-hitting collectors that meet...
Longines’ Historic Arctic Explorations and Aviation Breakthroughs
Longines has a fascinating history that is intertwined with some of the world’s most significant Arctic explorations, Antarctic scientific research, and aviation breakthroughs. We review three adventurers who chose and...
What Does 100% Ethical Gold Mean?
As of July 2018, Chopard has been using 100% ethical gold in the creation of its fine jewelry. Such a major jewelry brand committing to using only ethically sourced gold...
All About Sapphire: The September Birthstone
The primary birthstone for the month of September is the typically blue variety of the mineral corundum that goes by the name of sapphire. The Origins and Cultural Significance of...
TrueFacet’s Top 10 Fall 2018 Must Haves
Lean into the spirit of back-to-school shopping with one of these fall must-haves, guaranteed to be a cool and standout addition to your wardrobe. 1. Bulgari B.Zero1 Ring Defined by...