Rare Burmese rubies, highlighted by a beautiful “Pigeon’s Blood” necklace are being highly anticipated in Christie’s upcoming Hong Kong Magnificent Jewels auction on November 27. Diamond, emerald, and sapphire jewelry will also be available at the auction, which has a pre-sale estimate of $70 million for the jewelry to be sold. Photo courtesy of Christie’s…
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Officine Panerai are crafters of fine, Italian watches and they are known world wide for being a leader in the watch industry. They were established over 100 years ago and in 2012 celebrated ten years of business at their Hong Kong location. The Landmark Prince’s boutique first opened its doors in 2002 and it was…
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Mark November 13th down on your calendar. Just in time for your holiday shopping, that’s the date Christie’s will put up for auction one of the world’s most famous diamonds. The Archduke Joseph Diamond, named after one of its previous owners, is an eye-popping 76 carats. What may be most impressive however is that the…
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For centuries women and men alike have believed the quote, “Diamonds are a girl’s best friend” and Sotheby’s cannot help but to agree. According to the infamous onscreen beauty and famous actress Elizabeth Taylor “Diamonds are forever.” These selections of rare and exquisite diamonds are meticulously designed and hand crafted. Sotheby’s specialize in selling one…
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Luxury in Bangkok We’re itching for a quick jaunt across the globe to Asia, and considering our next trip to Hong Kong isn’t for two more weeks, we’re jetting to Bangkok for today’s Where/Wear. Last time we were in Thailand, the relaxing islands beckoned, but today we’re feeling adventurously urban. Bangkok’s spicy mix of nightlife,…
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Martian Pink Diamond The Martian Pink diamond much discussed in auction circles over the past few months finally sold at Christie’s – for an amazing sum. The pink diamond fetched $17.4 million at auction in Hong Kong this week, more than double its estimated going price. The Martian Pink went up for auction for the…
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Diamond Jubilee Crown As England celebrates Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee, some of the globes most prominent designers do as well. Amongst them is De Beers, who has designed a commemorative Talisman crown for HRH. The crown, wrought in yellow gold and sapphire blue velvet, boasts 974 diamonds – 797 of which are polished. The rough…
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Blue and Pink Diamonds There is always something exciting going on in the world of diamonds and jewelry. Take for instance, within the past week two diamonds, one blue and the other pink, exceeded expectations when it came time for auction. Christie’s made the announcement that the Clark Pink Diamond fetched a record 15.7 million…
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