History &
Philosophy
Bernhard H. Mayer® was founded more than a
century ago and has since been built on the principles of
excellence in design and quality in standards.
Established in 1871 in Pforzheim, Germany’s City of Gold,
Bernhard H. Mayer® has steadily grown in the luxury industry
and has provided premium items that are products of more
than a hundred years of knowledge and experience in the
crafting and manufacturing of precious metals.
Inspired by a vision to enrich the eternal value of precious
metals and gemstones and render quality jewellery and
timepieces for discerning customers, we commit to offering
an exclusive variety of products created with the
exceptional skills and passion of our specialised designers
and craftsmen.
Our collections range from classic to contemporary styles,
presenting exquisite sparkle, colour and design.
Manufacturing Excellence
The exclusive timepieces and jewellery
designed by Bernhard H. Mayer® uphold the highest standards
of product quality and craftsmanship.
Established traditions are respected in the creation, design
and production of all Bernhard H. Mayer® products. Brilliant
timepieces are manufactured in accordance with Swiss
watchmaking traditions and standards, whilst gems and
precious metals are chosen and crafted into jewellery based
on guidelines set by premier jewellery institutions.
Authenticity in the quality of Bernhard H. Mayer® products
is part of a continuing commitment to product excellence.
Watch Showcase
What
began more than a century ago continues successfully in the
decades to come. Bernhard H. Mayer® offers selections of
timepieces designed to suit the personal tastes of its
wearers. All Bernhard H. Mayer® watches are Swiss made in
accordance with Swiss standards of quality and assurance.
Both technical and aesthetic designs are ensured by the
specialised craftsmanship and exceptional skills of
watchmakers that render a tradition of excellence.
Jewellery Showcase
From
classic styles to contemporary renditions, Bernhard H.
Mayer® offers selections of fine jewellery that present
exquisite sparkle, colour and design. Gems and precious
metals are chosen and crafted into jewellery based on
guidelines set by premier jewellery institutions.
Each jewellery piece is lovingly and expertly designed and
made by skilled jewellers.
Watch Care
If you have a hand-wound watch, it is
advisable to wind it every morning. Mechanical watches must
be serviced at least every three to five years to have the
mechanics checked and relubricated. The tiny parts inside
the watch are under tremendous strain, so friction is their
greatest enemy. Lubrication prevents the bearings from
drying out and grinding away the steel parts.
Exposing your watch to high temperatures, such as placing it
on the dashboard of your vehicle or submerging it in a hot
tub, may cause the watch to malfunction, may shorten battery
life, or may damage its internal components. Leaving the
watch in extreme cold temperatures may cause irregular
timekeeping.
Do not expose an analogue quartz watch to magnetism. If you
do, it may temporarily stop operating or may show gain or
loss in time.
To ensure that it maintains its water resistance, make sure
the crown of the watch is always pushed against the case.
You should have your watch checked once a year for water
resistance. Condensation inside your watch is an indication
that its water resistance has been affected.
For maximum performance, regularly wipe your watch with a
clean, soft cloth. Stains, water spots and dirt that have
accumulated on the case, crystal or bank may cause premature
wear. If you use your water-resistant watch in the shower,
chlorinated water or saltwater, rinse it with fresh water
and dry it thoroughly afterwards.
Care
for the Crystal Surface
■ A watch may have a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal face,
but that doesn't mean
you should toss your watch on top of the
dresser or into a drawer at the end of the
day. It is better to store or wrap it in a
soft cloth before placing it down.
■
Replace
broken or scratched crystals immediately. Even a hairline
crack can bring
dust or moisture into the mechanism,
affecting the accuracy.
Care for Metal Bracelets
■ If you participate in activities that cause you to sweat
excessively, you may want to
consider getting a watch with a metal
bracelet or rubber strap, rather than
a leather strap.
■ Since the metal bracelet is worn next to the skin, it
collects dust and perspiration,
which becomes soiled if not cleaned
regularly. This is particularly true of the
inner mesh of the bracelet.
■ When soil and rust are present in a bracelet, they are
dissolved by perspiration and
can cause staining of the cuffs and, in
some instances, irritation of the skin.
■ Wipe dirt and perspiration off with a soft, dry, lint-free
cloth. If the watch is water
resistant, you can occasionally clean the
bracelet with a soft brush and warm
soapy water. Dry the bracelet completely.
■ A toothpick can also be used to clean any dirt that has
built up in the bracelet or
casing of the watch.
Care for Leather Straps
■ Straps that are made of natural and genuine leather will
gradually deteriorate with
constant exposure to perspiration. If not
cleaned, perspiration can wash out the
natural oils and cause the leather to
become dry. Any moisture should be blotted
with a soft cloth or paper towel and the
strap should be allowed to dry naturally.
■ Salt residue and soil can be removed from leather straps by
cleaning it with a
dampened soft cloth and mild soap (or
saddle soap, which is special leather soap).
■ Wear the strap slightly loose, with an allowance of one
finger space between the
wrist and strap. This invites air
circulation and allows any moisture to evaporate.
Care for Rubber Straps
■ Rubber straps should be washed frequently with mild soap
and warm water using
a soft brush.
■ Solvents, oils, perspiration, tanning lotions and salt can
cause rubber to deteriorate
if not removed.
Jewellery
Care
■ With the proper care, precious
jewellery should last for decades and remain a valuable
possession. By taking good care and
applying practical advice, you can safeguard
your jewellery and ensure it stays with you
forever.
■ Protect your jewellery from sharp
blows, scratches, chemicals, sunlight and extreme
temperatures. Store your jewellery in a
soft-lined box or pouch. Try to keep your
jewellery pieces apart, so that they don't
rub against each other or get tangled up.
■ Wear jewellery for appropriate
occasions. Avoid wearing rings when doing household
chores or engaging in sporting activities.
Stones can be knocked loose and jewellery
may come in contact with abrasive elements,
which discolour the metal.
■ Don't let your jewellery come into
contact with nail polish removers, perfume or
hairspray. This may discolour gold or make
pearls turn yellow. Put jewellery on only
after you have applied cosmetics or sprays.
■ Settings can become clogged with soap
and hand cream. Take rings and bracelets off
when washing your hands. When using a
public lavatory, secure hand rings to your
necklace or place them in a pouch inside
your handbag or purse.
■ Heat and hot water can loosen jewellery
settings in which an adhesive has been used.
Pearl rings, earrings and pendants have
this type of setting, so take extra care with
them.
■ Never go swimming with your jewellery.
Chlorine in swimming pools can cause
extensive damage.
■ Clean your jewellery periodically. Use
a soft toothbrush and warm soapy water to
get into any difficult nooks and crannies.
You can also purchase a professional
jewellery cleaning product. Make sure to
read the manufacturer's instructions.
Gold, Platinum and Silver Care Tips
■ Like all jewellery, gold should be
periodically cleaned and checked for wear and
breakage. You can clean it with warm, soapy
water or let your jeweller repolish it.
■ Platinum jewellery should be cleaned
using a prepackaged jewellery cleaner,
or have it cleaned professionally by your
jeweller. As with all precious jewellery,
store pieces separately to avoid
scratching.
■ Sterling silver will tarnish with time
and wear. Polish it by rubbing or buffing with a soft
cotton cloth or sunshine cloth. If you
store your silver in a plastic bag with an
interlocking seal, it will be less prone to
becoming tarnished. Some silver jewellery
pieces are coated with rhodium, which is
designed to make it tarnish resistant. Clean
rhodium-coated sterling silver with a soft
polishing rag or a fine silver cleaner. Do not
use silver dip as it may cause potential
damage to the rhodium finish or any inlaid
gemstone.
Diamond Care Tips
■ Many people think diamonds are
indestructible, but special care is still required to
protect them from loss or damage.
■ While they are resistant to heat,
scratches and can be cut only by another diamond,
strong impact against a diamond's girdle
can cause chipping or abrasion.
■ Make sure your diamonds are safely
secured in their settings, especially those with
claw-set rings. Do not use soft metals like 24k
gold. Jewellery with loose stones
should be repaired by a jeweller before being
worn again.
■ Diamonds scratch other jewellery, so
keep them wrapped or store them separately,
especially from other diamond jewellery.
■ Diamonds can be covered by a greasy
film caused by dead skin, dust and grit. There
are several ways to clean your diamonds,
depending on the metal mount it is set in.
■ Most diamonds set in gold or platinum
can be cleaned in a detergent bath consisting
of warm water and a mild household detergent.
Gently scrub with a soft, non-metallic
brush and rinse in warm water. Wipe with a soft,
lint-free cloth. Avoid using cleaning
agents that contain abrasives, such as
toothpaste.
■ Diamonds set in gold alloys with high
karat (18k and above) will not be damaged by
household chemicals. However, lower karat
alloys (14k and below) are subject to
stress corrosion by chlorine-based bleach
and other cleaning chemicals. Avoid
contact between these chemicals and your
jewellery.
■ Ultrasonic cleaners perform the job
with liquids, usually a mixture of ammonia and
detergent. It is best to have a
professional jeweller clean your diamonds, but for
a quick homemade remedy, you can prepare a
solution consisting of one-part
ammonia to six-parts water.
Gemstone Care Tips
■ To minimise jewellery rubbing together,
use a jewellery box with different compartments
that are well-padded. Or, better still,
keep them in their individual boxes.
■ Use a proper, manufactured solution to
clean gemstones. Such products can be bought
from most jewellery outlets. Hard stones
such as diamonds, garnets, sapphires,
rubies and amethysts can be dipped in a
bowl of warm, soapy water and brushed
with an old, soft toothbrush. Be careful
not to poke under the gemstones as this may
dislodge them from their setting. Amber can
be cleaned in the same manner, as long
as it is dried straight away. Some stones
can be quite porous (such as pearls, jade,
jet, lapis, emeralds, opal and turquoise),
so they should not be dipped in water.
Dipping can strip some of these stones of
their oils.
■
Some stones are also damaged by sunlight. These include:
Amethyst: becomes paler.
Ametrine: may change colour.
Aquamarine: becomes paler.
Aventurine: translucent types often lose colour.
Beryl: brown or orange types may become pale pink.
Citrine:
may change colour.
Kunzite:
becomes pale or loses colour.
Rose Quartz: becomes paler.
Smoky Quartz: becomes paler.
■ Gemstones that are mounted on rings may
become loose or rattle. If this occurs, visit
your local jeweller before it's too late.
It is much cheaper to have the prongs repaired
than to replace a gemstone. Prongs are
easily 're-tipped' by most jewellers in order to
keep the stone secure.
Pearl Care Tips
■ Most pearls worn today are cultured,
but though cultured pearls have thicker coatings,
they are more fragile than other gemstones.
■ Pearls consist of an organic material
called conchiolin, which is susceptible to acidic
substances such as sweat, vinegar, fruit
juices and detergents. These acids cause
discolouration, loss of lustre, and
dissolution of the aragonite crystals that make up the
layers of nacre. Clean your pearls
immediately to counter these damaging effects.
Use a soft, dry, lint-free cloth such as
silicon cloth or chamois to wipe your pearls.
You can dampen the cloth with water as long
as you allow your pearls to air dry before
storing them. Stubborn dirt can be washed
away with a mild soap solution
(try using Ivory Flakes). Placing a drop of
olive oil on the cloth can help maintain lustre.
Do not use abrasive cloths, ammonia-based
cleaners, harsh detergents,
or an ultrasonic cleaner for cleaning your
pearls.
■ Even if pearls are exceptionally
cohesive and shockproof, they rank low on the Mohs
hardness scale. Avoid permanent
scarring caused by contact with sharp objects or
rough surfaces.
■ Pearl necklaces or bracelets must be
restrung at least once a year. Silk or nylon strings
absorb sweat and humidity and will either
stretch, loosen or suddenly break. If there
is space between the pearls, it is an
indication that the string must soon be replaced.
When having pearls customised into a
necklace or bracelet, request the jeweller to
leave a knot between each pearl to prevent
them from rubbing against each other.
This will also ensure that only one pearl
will drop if the string breaks.
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