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Dr M'zée Fula Ngenge: Demand for considerable-sized diamonds stronger than ever

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Amplats sees prospects as a standalone company

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WFDB President Yoram Dvash Remains Confident Despite Global Diamond Challenges

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Lyudmila Vysotskaya: Amber is a mystical stone, a living substance

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Marc Coblen to Unveil Customizable Fashion Color Watches at Fashion Week in New York City

06 september 2012

Watches brand Marc Coblen is going to introduce its new innovative line of watches during the upcoming Fashion Week in New York City. The new product can be customized subject to the mood and style of their owner.
As Rough&Polished were reported at Marc Coblen, the sublime concept of new watches revolves entirely around fashion, quality and the ease of change.
Marc Coblen watches can be transformed in three very easy steps into a totally different eye-catcher, from clerk-style accessory to bright and fashionable item which will fit any evening event. The cost of item in base case start at $219.
To further personalize new watch and make it even more original, Marc Coblen also offers separate bezels in an array of stunning styles. The bezels come in 10 different colors, some of which feature Swarovski crystals. Marc Coblen also offers hard-wearing hammered and ceramic bezels in timeless black and white.
Marc Coblen watches will unveil to press for the first time in the US at the GBK Styling and celebrity suites on September 6th and 7th during Fashion Week.

Olga Patseva, Editor in Chief of the American Bureau, Rough&Polished