The J12 Moonphase from Chanel Horlogerie is a women’s watch that offers a classic femininity with a complication blue stone dial that presents each stage of the moon to the wearer. The price for the standard model is $9,400. It is a new version of a previously released timepiece that is now available in white…
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A Quest for Beauty: the Art of Van Cleef & Arpels: Lasting from October 27, 2013 through February 15, 2014 visitors to The Bowers Museum in Santa Ana, California will be treated to a one of a kind exhibit entitled “A Quest for Beauty: the Art of Van Cleef & Arpels. The items exhibited will…
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Will accusations of racial profiling hurt Barney’s launch of Jay Z’s Shawn Carter Hublot watch? Or, will the launch of the watch collection help Barney’s reputation in light of the scandal? After two young black shoppers accused luxury retailer Barney’s of racial profiling, eyes and ears are turning toward Jay Z, whose Shawn Carter Hublot…
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Kara Ross First Lady Michelle Obama has discovered a new accessories designer to adorn her with one of a kind jewelry. Kara Ross, a 20-year veteran of the jewelry business was called in for an interesting assignment last year. Ross said, “The Chief of Protocols’ office saw we did wood jewelry, and they wanted to…
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Diamonds are forever expensive. Planet Earth’s insatiable appetite for diamonds continues to go rampant. Despite the increase of annual diamond production, prices for gem-quality diamonds are still soaring higher and higher. DeBeers, Alrosa, Rio Tinto, Diavik, and other diamond mining companies are having a hard time producing enough supply to keep up with the world’s…
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Deep in Southern India tales of stones growing in the ground like carrots or turnips surfaced among the merchants. Using carob seeds as a counter weight merchants would weigh glimmering stones in the Indian sun and determine worth by the unit of measure carats as is still done today. So began the diamond trade across…
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Despite speculating at the DOB of future U.K. royal children being the all the rage these days, these watches were designed to commemorate “The Little Prince” one of the most beloved children’s books written by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. The story was written in 1943 but still has a dedicate following and its own website. There are…
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The James Bond favorite mode of transportation, Aston Martin, especially Aston Martin DBS and Aston Martin Rapide might not be the most expensive automobile in the world, but Aston Martin Rapide and DBS definitely flaunt a most expensive car accessory. Aston Martin has been the favored car of the heartthrob Spy James Bond, and Aston…
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If you’ve always thought engagement rings were “sacred” items, only to be purchased new, you may want to think again. In today’s society, the idea of buying a pre-owned engagement ring is becoming more acceptable all the time. Family heirlooms offer a perfect example of how couples can “re-use” an engagement ring with pride. It’s…
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Famous watchmaker Vacheron Constantin has recently featured his newest creation from his Patrimony Contemporaine Collection: a watch that has the thinnest minute repeater out there on the market. Vacheron Constantin has a rich history of watches and this newest one took many years to develop. Known as the Caliber 731, the movement of the model…
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Reality TV star turned lifestyle brand Lauren Conrad said “yes” to boyfriend William Tell over the weekend. The former Laguna Beach and The Hills star turned what could have been her 15 minutes into several years of sustainable success, with several retail ventures, a few bestselling books and a few websites under her belt. After…
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At the American Astronomical Society Division for Planetary Sciences conference in Denver, research was presented about other planets containing diamonds. These planets’ atmospheres contain the right temperatures and pressure to have carbon in the form of diamonds, according to Mona Delitsky of California Specialty Engineering in Pasadena California, and also Kevin Baines of the University…
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How much would most people pay for a cupcake? A couple dollars? Some might spend more if they stopped by their favorite bakery for a homemade dessert, but most consumers are going to be hard-pressed to spend more money than that. This is why it’s so shocking to realize that someone makes a cupcake that…
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A 14 Carat fancy vivid orange diamond is being auctioned by Christie’s. It is the world’s largest orange diamond. It is set to lead their Magnificent Jewels auction in Geneva, Switzerland on November 12. The estimated sale price is between $17 million to $20 million. That comes out to be around $1.3 million per carat.…
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