Why choose a Pre-Owned Breitling from Prestons?

Here, we explore what makes a Breitling a compelling choice for your next pre-owned watch.
Today, sapphires are not just popular in their traditional blue colour but a multitude of unique and vibrant colours.
The traditional sapphire is an exceptional blue. This rich and vibrant blue-violet colour is often associated with royalty, romance and the multitude of celebrities which have chosen to have a selection of sapphires as part of their jewellery collection. These extraordinary creations include some of the most famous jewellery pieces in history, some of which we have explored further below.
In addition to the Royal Family many celebrities, such as Elizabeth Hurley and Victoria Beckham, have famously been seen wearing sapphire engagement rings.
Today, sapphires are not just popular in their traditional blue colour but a multitude of unique and vibrant colours. Sapphires that aren’t this traditional blue colour, black or colourless are known as ‘fancy’ sapphires and are available in every colour you can imagine, excluding red. The levels of iron, magnesium and copper, to name a few, within these corundum crystals are what cause these incredible colours to occur. It is the varying levels of these elements which affect the gemstone’s colour, intensity and shade.
Our new rainbow collection, which is shown across a multitude of our jewellery carousels, from necklace & pendants, to earrings, includes a vast selection of vivid sapphire colours. The jewellery pieces each feature a hand-selected range of fancy coloured sapphires ranging from blue through to pink, through to yellow. In this collection one of our favourite pieces is a fantastic ‘rainbow’ sapphire bracelet. This bracelet shows the true delicacy, accuracy and skill that has gone into selecting stones which blend perfectly from one to the next.
Our selection of coloured sapphires make a wonderful alternative to coloured diamonds, or other coloured stones, due to their hardwearing nature, their incredible sparkle as well as the vast spectrum of colours available.
If you would like further information about the pieces we currently have available, please contact your local Prestons showroom here, or to explore our bespoke design service, please visit our dedicated bespoke design page here.
From detailed interviews with our watch specialists, to advice on choosing the perfect diamond engagement ring, our features page includes a selection of articles and guides for you to explore.
Our four showrooms in Guildford, Leeds and Wilmslow together showcase the world's finest watch houses in Rolex, Patek Philippe and TUDOR alongside exquisite fine jewellery and bespoke design services.
Over the years generations of families have become customers of Prestons and many have become friends. Today, our teams look forward to welcoming you to our showrooms in Surrey, Cheshire and Leeds.