Leading haute horology brand Audemars Piguet and Art Basel, the world’s premier international art show for modern and contemporary works, kicked off their visionary collaboration during Hong Kong’s Art Basel in May of 2013 with a celebratory cocktail party at exclusive restaurant-cum-gallery Duddell’s. The swank list of partygoers included guests of honor Louis Koo, who…
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If you’re looking for a romantic getaway later this year, one that you’ll be best-advised to book well in advance would be the upcoming ballet piece entitled “Reflections.” The ballet will be the end result of a partnership between choreographer and dancer Benjamin Millepied, and Van Cleef & Arpels. Van Cleef & Arpels debuted on…
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In July of 2012, Versace launched a high-end “works of art” jewelry line, featuring pieces dripping with gems, encased in flourishes of luscious precious metals. Truly luxurious, the line is certainly in step with the design house’s sensibilities, and jewelry and fashion lovers alike have flocked to the line, thanks in no small part to…
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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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It’s always a great start to the weekend when we add more Van Cleef and Arpels Alhambra to the showcase! This week, we’re shining the spotlight on a classic vintage Alhambra necklace in turquoise and 18kt yellow gold. With 20 clover motifs, this Van Cleef and Arpels Alhambra necklace is a considerable 34″ long. It’s…
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Feature Friday is Fashion Friday and TGIF! We’re featuring one of our favorite pieces from the showroom fashioned two ways for whatever your weekend holds. Today’s featured piece is one of our favorites – the Van Cleef and Arpels Alhambra necklace, also known as the Van Cleef and Arpels clover necklace. The Alhambra collection was…
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What do you get when you cross astrology with high jewelry? Results that can best be described with imaginary adjectives invented by Rachel Zoe. If you follow VCA on Twitter (if not, then you should!) maybe you’ve caught their photos of the zodiac sign pieces they showed at the 26th annual Biennale des Antiquaires. Each…
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It’s no secret that Jay Z is a devoted luxury watch fan and collector (he even has is own Royal Oak Offshore L.E.) And Kanye West’s fashion obsession is well documented (his front row fashion week presence consistently makes headlines, not to mention his own foray into the fashion designing world). So when these two…
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Louis Vuitton is probably best known for his impact on the fashion and accessory industry. However, Louis Vuitton jewelry is one of the most desired additions to the line of fashionable high-end items he designs. Jewelry lovers everywhere can now rejoice—there will now be a place to check out all the different Louis Vuitton jewelry…
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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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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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Art deco is an eclectic style that reflects a mixture of cultural movements and artistic designs from around the world and throughout history. Paris, forever a mecca for artists and designers is the birth city of art deco. The art deco style originated during the 1920s, a time when modern transportation begin to move the…
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LOVE is just a four-letter word until it is given meaning. Founded in 1847 in Paris, Cartier gives love meaning as it stands as one of the world’s most esteemed companies in the luxury goods industry. Today, the Maison is renowned worldwide for its high jewelry creations and watches, perfumes and prestige accessories – symbols…
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Today we’re taking a step back to an era that holds a lot of historical value in the U.S.; many know it as The Roaring Twenties. A moment in time that gave a new personality to the country, the 1920’s were clad with flashy flapper fashion and foot-tappin’ jazz music. It was during this time…
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This month, we’re back with our top 5 July fashion trends. These are the must have items for this month, the pieces your closet is incomplete without! White Jeans: they scream summer, they set off your tan, and the right pair will make legs go on for long summer days. MiH Jeans Paris cropped mid-rise…
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