June 2026

Wilton Concours Des Légendes

We are delighted to announce that Franses Jewellers will be exhibiting at Wilton Concours Des Légendes from the 19th–21st of June 2026.

May 2026

Patek Philippe 2026 Collection

At Watches and Wonders 2026, an impressive new collection was released by Patek Philippe, celebrating both re-imagined and brand new timepieces in the collection.

March 2026

Discover our latest front cover appearance in Sandbanks Life magazine

Discover our latest front cover appearance in Sandbanks Life magazine, accompanied by an editorial on James Franses and the craftsmanship behind some of Franses's most iconic pieces. Followed by an interesting story about how Franses became the business it is today, this is a read you don't want to miss.

February 2026

Love Stories at Franses

Valentine’s Day is often associated with grand gestures and romantic moments, but at Franses Jewellers, love is something witnessed every day. Discover some of our customers' romance stories.

January 2026

Patek Philippe Calatrava The Art of Timeless Minimalism

The Patek Philippe Calatrava has come to define what timeless elegance truly means, as one of the most recognisable and respected expressions of watchmaking.

October 2025

We’ve got something truly special to share with you

Franses Jewellers is thrilled to unveil our newly transformed boutique in the heart of Bournemouth — and with it, a stunning, dedicated Patek Philippe showroom that we can’t wait for you to see.

August 2025

Craftsmanship And Community Celebrating Our New Showroom

We are entering an exciting new chapter, and we wouldn't have reached this milestone without the loyalty of our valued clientele. This is why we wanted to share our journey towards the final opening with you.

May 2025

Patek Philippe Cubitus

New Blog! Discover the Cubitus Collection here, and uncover new insights as you read about the mastery of these incredible pieces.

April 2025

Patek Philippe New Models 2025

New Blog!

April 2024

Patek Philippe New Models 2024

March 2024

Patek Philippe Twenty-4

In 1999, Patek Philippe unveiled its new Twenty-4 collection, responding to the expectations of a modern, dynamic generation. It quickly became an iconic model, the epitome of timeless feminine elegance.

March 2024

Patek Philippe Annual Calendar

Discover the Patek Philippe Annual Calendar

March 2024

Celebrate Mum with Timeless Elegance: Patek Philippe Watches for Women

Mother's Day is around the corner, and it's time to celebrate the incredible women who have shaped our lives with love, care, and wisdom. This year, why not surprise her with a gift as timeless and elegant as she is? At Franses Jewellers, we've got just the thing: Patek Philippe watches for women.

February 2024

Love is in the air

November 2023

Gala Ball 2023

Franses Jewellers Reflects on a Night of Impact and Elegance

June 2023

Pearl June Birthstone

Discover the birthstone of June - Pearls.

May 2023

The Patek Philippe Annual Calendar

Discover one of Patek Philippe's most iconic complications.

May 2023

Creating The Flame Collection

Discover the process of creating the Flame.

May 2023

Haute Jewellery by James Franses

Comprising some of James' most unique and mesmerising pieces, created using only the very finest diamonds and gemstones.

April 2023

Patek Philippe New Models 2023

October 2022

April 2022

Patek Philippe New Models 2022

Patek Philippe unveils 12 new models at the Watches & Wonders show in Geneva.

August 2021

March 2021

New Twenty-4 Models

Patek Philippe unveils three new Twenty~4 models designed to share the lives of modern active women

January 2019

Twenty-4 Automatic

Patek Philippe has launched a brand new self-winding mechanical ladies watch, designed to set the pace of life in style for the modern, active woman.

November 2018

Mikimoto Fortune Leaves

Discover the Mikimoto Fortune Leaves Collection

June 2018

Patek Philippe

50th Anniversary of the Golden Ellipse

April 2018

Baselworld 2018

Patek Philippe Novelties from Baselworld 2018

November 2017

Christmas Inspiration

At Franses Jewellers we have seleceted some of our most beautiful and unique jewellery, most of which is designed & created by James Franses to help give some Christmas inspiration.

November 2017

MIKIMOTO

Creating the world's finest pearls

October 2017

Designed & Created By James Franses

Discover what makes James Franses' jewellery so special.

September 2017

Happy Hearts

With their new creation, Chopard's Happy Hearts Collection is making it's way to us very soon. This collection takes iconic design elements from cassic Chopard pieces with the addition of beautiful hearts in an array of magnificent colours to suit your personality.

August 2017

Baselworld Patek Philippe Highlights

Discover our highlights from Patek Philippe's latest novelties.

July 2017

Patek Philippe Advanced Research Aqauanaut Travel Time

Patek Philippe Advanced Research opens up a further chapter with the launch of two important innovations in the field of horological design. One of them is the new Spiromax® balance spring made of Silinvar®; apart from the patented terminal curve (Patek Philippe boss at the outer end), its geometry now also features an inner boss near the integrated collet. The second one is a compliant (flexible) mechanism crafted from conventional horological steel that is used to set the second time zone in time-zone watches. To welcome these innovations, the manufacture is launching the sporty and elegant Aquanaut Travel Time Ref. 5650 Patek Philippe Advanced Research in a limited edition of 500 watches, the first ones to be endowed with both of the avant-garde developments.

June 2017

Looking for something truly unique?

James Franses has been hard at work creating these stunning pendants which display his creativeness and passion for jewellery design. These new ranges made using only 18ct yellow, white and rose gold and the finest round brilliant cut diamonds are truly unique and only available at Franses Jewellers. It would be our pleasure to welcome you into our Boutique showroom to view and try these pieces over a glass of champagne, alternatively follow the link below to view the full collection online.

May 2017

Hulchi Belluni Available Exclusively in Bournemouth at Franses Jewellers

Franses Jewellers are proud stockists of the beautiful Hulchi Belluni Collection that has taken the industry by storm, here's a little more about them. The exclusive Hulchi Belluni jewellery line, founded on October 15th 2001, started as a real classic collection. Thanks to its diversity as well as its innovative skills, Hulchi Belluni has become a line of genuine, high quality jewellery: renowned for its eye for detail and exquisite finish, it has already gained admiration from all over the world. In the spring of 2006 Hulchi Belluni proudly announced the birth of “BELLUCCI”. The success with models of our “invisible setting” line has been so unexpectedly big that we were asked repeatedly to develop this line. Out of this enthusiasm BELLUCCI was born! Hulchi Belluni’s endearing jewels will soon be whispering your name…

April 2017

Patek Philippe Nautilus - 40th Anniversary

In 2016, Patek Philippe is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its casually elegant Nautilus collection. For many aficionados and connoisseurs of classic watchmaking artistry, this is a memorable occasion as well. A look back to 1976 not only shows how quickly and dramatically the world has changed since then but also illustrates how well the Nautilus has stayed its course across four decades in terms of design, dependability, and popularity. With two limited-edition Nautilus 40th Anniversary models, the manufacture manifests its ability to keep pace with the times while preserving the key facets of a legend.

March 2017

The Tulip Ring

December 2016

James Franses Releases New 'Ribbon Collection'

The all new 'Ribbon Collection' is crafted from solid 18ct white or rose gold and completely hand-finished by James Franses.

November 2016

Something Special this Christmas

A selection of beautiful jewellery to give some much needed inspiration this Christmas.

January 2016

Romantic Jewellery for Valentines

Planning on making a romantic proposal or giving a special gift to a special someone? We've put together a selection of James Franses' heart-shaped jewellery and engagement rings to give you some inspiration.