Are you one of the many of us who dreams of one day wearing a glamorous gold timepiece? Womens watches come in all shapes and sizes, but when they are crafted from gold they take on a special quality. Our affinity for gold watches dates back to the early days of horology, when the "gold" in a gold wristwatch was solid…and very expensive. I've taken special interest in gold collections, because they are intriguing to me. The very thought that I might own a watch for 30, 40, or even 50 years is an appealing concept and I think that if I am going to invest in an heirloom piece…it should be in gold, don't you?
Having said that, I did break down recently and buy a gorgeous gold Michael Kors Showstopper watch on-line. It was my introduction into "going gold" and it's fabulous. It has all the flash and I didn't have to spend nearly the cash that a real gold timepiece would have cost, so I got to try out the feel of gold without the pain to my pocketbook. It cost only $220 and it makes a very nice addition to my watch collection. If you want to delve into a gold watch, but don't have the means to buy an authentic one, go plated. Gold plating is a process that has been tried and tested. The gold is layered over stainless-steel and the appearance is that of the real gold, without all the added expense. Of course, over time the plating will wear and in some cases you can have a piece re-plated for a nominal fee; it's worth looking into.
Another route you might take is to buy a vintage piece. These are often times easy to find at antiques shops and consignment stores. They will have old world charm, but they won't have that new car smell, if you know what I mean.
The best way to find a great gold watch is to shop on-line. A reputable on-line shop will have many brands to choose from and they will be offered at all price ranges. These pieces will be brand new and come with a warrantee and if you aren't satisfied with the quality, you can usually simply send them back. Watches by Design features gold watches for every budget and your purchases are safe and secure. Check out the glittering gold collections today.
Having said that, I did break down recently and buy a gorgeous gold Michael Kors Showstopper watch on-line. It was my introduction into "going gold" and it's fabulous. It has all the flash and I didn't have to spend nearly the cash that a real gold timepiece would have cost, so I got to try out the feel of gold without the pain to my pocketbook. It cost only $220 and it makes a very nice addition to my watch collection. If you want to delve into a gold watch, but don't have the means to buy an authentic one, go plated. Gold plating is a process that has been tried and tested. The gold is layered over stainless-steel and the appearance is that of the real gold, without all the added expense. Of course, over time the plating will wear and in some cases you can have a piece re-plated for a nominal fee; it's worth looking into.
Another route you might take is to buy a vintage piece. These are often times easy to find at antiques shops and consignment stores. They will have old world charm, but they won't have that new car smell, if you know what I mean.
The best way to find a great gold watch is to shop on-line. A reputable on-line shop will have many brands to choose from and they will be offered at all price ranges. These pieces will be brand new and come with a warrantee and if you aren't satisfied with the quality, you can usually simply send them back. Watches by Design features gold watches for every budget and your purchases are safe and secure. Check out the glittering gold collections today.
