We’re rolling out a new feature here on the blog: Auction Action. Considering that our discerning customers love a good auction, we decided to keep everyone abreast of the best luxury auctions happening at the major auction houses each week. While scouring eBay and 1st Dibs for the next great find is always a fun…
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We’re rolling out a new feature here on the blog: Auction Action. Considering that our discerning customers love a good auction, we decided to keep everyone abreast of the best luxury auctions happening at the major auction houses each week. While scouring eBay and 1st Dibs for the next great find is always a fun…
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Even in criminal escapades, we tend to view thieves as somewhat romantic. This is particularly true of jewelry thieves. The movies have portrayed jewel thieves as intelligent, patient in planning, and exquisite in execution. Jewel thieves are thought of as athletic men dressed in black, smarter than alarm systems, and stealth in nature. A perfectly…
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Since 2010 Sotheby’s has being leading the market in phenomenal diamond sales, in New York. The highest jewelry sale reached more than $460,000,000. One of the diamonds that helped put Sotheby’s over the limit, at their auction was an exquisite blue ice diamond ring. Included in the multi-million dollar sales were diamonds and gems from…
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Sotheby’s had a record year in 2012 for timepiece sales. The auction house recently reported reaching $85 million in total sales for last year. This is a whopping 43 percent increase from the total sales of luxury watches and clocks in 2011. The record includes hitting $26.5 million in North America, showing year-over-year sales up…
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Acquired by LVMH in October, 2011, Bulgari started as a Greek firm. Adapted later as an Italian manufacturer and distributor of luxury goods and jewelry, Bulgari is known today for it’s contributions to the jewelry world, watches, handbags fragrances, accessories and hotels. Bulgari, or sometimes written as Bvlgari, was founded by Greek jeweler Sotirios Voulgaris…
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Before we get into details of the eye popping case being offered by the Natural Sapphire Company, we need to share a few words about the Apple IPad Mini. They iPad Mini is the latest hot Apple creation that sold old in on-line pre-orders recently. The Mini is half the size of the original iPad,…
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Making plays or setting trends? It’s not easy having the spotlight following you with every move you make on the football field, and for the quarterbacks of the NFL, the spotlight doesn’t stop at the once they’re off the field. These men are more celebrities than athletes when it comes to the public eye. We…
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Jewelry and fashion designer Rachel Roy is preparing to team up with the Chopra Foundation to create charitable jewelry and clothing. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the charity LIFE Camp. And Rachel Roy isn’t the only big name doing good! According to Coco Perez, “On top of that, Moroccanoil co-founder, Carmen Tal presented LIFE…
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Once upon a time, Brooke Astor was the queen of New York. The high priestess of high society was one of the original Ladies Who Lunched, but reigning over the Upper East Side was not all that Brooke Astor was passionate about. The society hostess pioneered and promoted civic service and philanthropic giving as a…
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Work Wear Trends From sophisticated to casual, these are the hottest work wear trends to keep you fashionable year long. Fall Whenever I think about fall weather, I think of work wear. Am I alone? The fall colors of dark brown, burgundy and teal are perfect for a fashionable day at the office. It’s a…
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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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Giants Super Bowl Rings Tiffany & Co. presents the Super Bowl XLVI rings to the world champion New York Giants in Manhattan The Giants’ Super Bowl XLVI Championship rings have finally been unveiled. Wednesday night, the team, coaches & staff gathered at Tiffany & Co. in New York to be presented with their brand new…
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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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Recognise Rare Diamonds in New York Diamonds have two superlative titles to their name. They are not only the hardest substance known to man, but also the most precious of all gems. Their value is due to two facts, one because of their incredible beauty and second because of their rarity. One can find these…
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