For the most elegant brooches, the most desired engagement rings and the most stylish watches, there is only one brand you need to think of: Van Cleef and Arpels. The brand, which keeps romance and sensuality at the forefront of its designs, originated out of true love. The brand began in the late 19th century…
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The star-studded cast of “The Expendables 2” knows how to dress, right down to their wrist watches. We picked some of our favorites and called out their style. Sylvester Stallone Sly Stallone has quite the penchant for Panerai watches. Seen here in “The Expendables 2”, he wears a Panerai Luminor 1950 Regatta Rattrapante. He…
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According to JCK Magazine, a recent diamond found in Angola is making headlines. In its rough form, the white diamond found in Angola measures in at 131.5 carats — making it larger than the famed Koh-I-Noor diamond. This impressive stone is being considered a significant find and likely indicates that there is a kimberlite source…
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As summer winds down, the kids are back to school, and the crisp air of autumn TS Isaac approaches, we’ve got a craving for all things fall. And what’s more reminiscent of fall than apple cider? And teachers, an apple treat for you to celebrate the near completion of the first week of school. This Ginger…
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Whether you need a piece for that special anniversary, or you simply enjoy showering the loved one in your life with luxury items, there simply isn’t anything more high class than a Roberto Coin jewelry piece. Between necklaces, watches and bracelets, this jewelry designer has luxury completely covered. Roberto Coin began his jewelry designing business…
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The internet abounds with great ideas and information. It’s also full of ridiculous, impractical and downright dangerous advice (just visit Yahoo answers to get the gist). The full spectrum of crowd-sourced info quality applies to virtually any topic – there will be good advice and terrible advice. Once such subject is how to clean diamond…
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Lately, we’ve had watches on our minds (well, more so than usual). We’ve been working on this week’s web series – to be revealed on Saturday – and it’s all about the nitty gritty of fine timepieces. The fine art of horology began in Switzerland, and many of the most revered luxury watch brands call…
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Today’s Tuesday Shoesday favorites are quite studly. Gucci and Alexander McQueen provide sandals and pumps studded with glamour. And we’re suckers for a good looking stud, so we paired our choices from Sak’s with our favorites from the showroom. The footwear is a little out-of-the-box, so we mixed up our usual classic studs with some…
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They are the Hollywood couple of the decade, and with everyone clinging to the details leaking about their top secret wedding plans, it’s no surprised that word of their custom made wedding rings has leaked to the press. And word on the street is, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have pulled out all the stops…
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That’s right readers, what the fashion world has been guessing for months has finally been confirmed: Gisele is pregnant! The supermodel confirmed to a South American news station that she and husband Tom Brady are indeed expecting their second child. Gisele told the network TV Globo that she and Tom are “very happy” and that…
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The quartz watch is an often underloved member of the luxury watch family. Some horology devotees eschew the “soulless” quartz movement, but we say it’s not quartz’s fault that the Japanese technology started giving fine Swiss a run for its money. The Quartz Watch Movement Wants to Impress Rather, we like to think of a…
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Nothing says luxury watch quite like the name Hublot. Hublot, a Swiss watch maker, has always been a source for the rich and famous to get watches that are stylish and luxurious. In August 2012, Hublot — which once released a watch that was valued about more than $5 million — announced it would continue…
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In 1909, CoCo Chanel opened Chanel Modes, the first millinery shop in Paris. Chief designer until her death in 1971, she revolutionized the world of high fashion for apparel from head to feet. Her elegant taste is seen today in the world of high jewelry. Chanel has combined the technology of chromatic ceramic titanium with…
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There is something about the connection between a powerful man and the timepiece adorning his wrist. Does the wristwatch give the man power, or is it a staple of a man’s wealth and taste? Although you may have a broad collection of luxury wristwatches, this is a list of some of the best for every…
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