When was the last time you had Robin Leech’s voice in your head? The answer is always, unequivocally “too long.” We’re here to help you out, by checking out the lifestyles of the rich & famous – or at least their favorite toys and trinkets. The title Most Expensive gives any object – from cheeseburgers…
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Hunting down limited-run or no longer available luxury watches can be a bit of an adventure. For those with a eye on watches and which ones serve as good financial investments, there are some real winners out there, and the list is slowly growing. Again, all of the items are no longer in production, which…
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Christie’s held its James Bond online auction earlier this week, selling many a collectible piece of memorabilia. One stood out among the rest. The Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Gold 50th Anniversary of 007 Goldfinger Watch won the auction’s title for most expensive. The watch, created in honor of the classic Bond movie, sports an 18…
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So it’s September. And yes, we are fully dedicated to the sapphire. But any time we lay eyes upon a gorgeous, rich green emerald, we can’t help but fall at least a little bit in love! The gems are somewhat cousins, after all, both hailing from the precious gem branch of the jewelry family tree.…
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There was an epic battle of auction houses this week in Geneva and diamonds were the weapons of choice. Sotheby’s and Christie’s held auctions that garnered world-wide attention one day apart, on May 13th and May 14th respectively. When most think of Sotheby’s they think of England, and for good reason. That is where the fourth longest continuously…
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International auction house, Christie’s, is known for big ticket items. Even so, the amount Christie’s sold last year in 2013 raised more than a few eyebrows with a new record. Christie’s surpassed all previous sales records, selling a whopping $678.3 million in jewelry sales. Diamonds (and Gemstones) Are a Girl’s Best Friend Demand for gemstones is…
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Military body armor will continue seeing design fluctuations just like changes in weaponry and technology will also see advancements. These advancements are about to see some more headway, according to what some experts are saying in the area of body armor. One of the greatest benefits to the advancements of body armor’s designs in addition…
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How does someone find the most exquisite jewelry collection of one of the richest women in the world, valued at over 20 million dollars, locked away in a bank vault for 70 years? There are many deep questions surrounding the half-billion dollar estate, including three incredible mansions and some of the most brilliant diamond jewelry…
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The Golconda Diamond Known as the “Golconda Diamond“, this stunning gem cashed in at a whopping $10.9 million at a recent Christie’s auction located in New York City. According to Forbes, ” The final jewelry auction of the year for Christie’s ended with the sale of a rare 52.58-carat, D-color, internally flawless Golconda diamond for…
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If you’re in the market for a natural pink diamond, now might be the time to act. The Argyle Diamond mine that yields more than 90 percent of the world’s supply is rumored to close in 2020. In fact, the cost of colorful diamonds is rising across the board as collectors scramble to invest in…
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In the United States and most other Western countries, owning and wearing a watch is one of the most common accessories for men to have. While women typically can choose from a variety of rings, bracelets, necklaces, and earrings, most men tend to wear one piece of jewelry: their watch. Because of this, watches have…
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While Rolex watches certainly command a high price. Christie’s mid-November 2013 auction has set a new record for how much money such a watch can fetch. While many never-before-seen items were put up for sale at this auction, it is the Lot 23 1969 Paul Newman Stainless Steel Chronograph that has watch lovers talking. This…
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Diamonds are one of the most magnificent items money can buy. Every year, diamonds capture the hearts and minds of millions of men and women around the world. Diamonds have become synonymous with the institution of marriage, and there are a myriad of diamond ring styles for everyone from the working class to Hollywood superstars.…
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Although the economy is still struggling across the globe, collectors jumped at the chance to invest in a watch created by one of the oldest, family-owned watchmaking businesses in Switzerland. Christie’s International Auction sold a 1957 Patek Philippe pink-gold watch for $2.1 million dollars on Tuesday, November 12, 2013. This watch is one of only…
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Tuesday saw a record number of weddings, even if it had not a work day. According to the Los Angeles Times, 3,320 couples tied the knot in contrast to the 371 on the second Tuesday of November last year. That’s because brides, looking for a way to make their wedding stand out from all the…
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