Everything looks better in pink – especially diamonds. No diamond sparks excitement and admiration like the pink diamond. As the creme de la creme of gems, it bestows an aura of wealth, luxury and status to its owner. It should come as no surprise, then, that some pink diamonds have fetched the biggest dollar figures…
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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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With all the recent buzz about the most fabulous new engagement rings in Boca Raton, we just want to reach out to all of our watch lovers and let you know our horology obsession is still kicking (or should we say ticking? No? Terrible pun? Ok, retracted.) We adore the history behind the world’s oldest watch…
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We’ve talked before about your wedding budget, and how to save on your wedding. And while the costs of a wedding can and certainly do add up quickly, so much of it will be gone as soon as the night ends. In the case of the delicious food you’re serving your guests, before the night ends! Your flowers,…
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Every year, thousands if not several thousand are affected by Draggius Feetoccopolous, more commonly known as Male Procrastination Syndrome. Adult couples throughout the US, and even worldwide, suffer from the devastating effects of this widespread issue. Male adults figure they’ve got plenty of time to a) propose b) find the perfect ring and c) have the dream…
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A pink diamond is not often the first thing that comes to mind when someone asks about a luxury jewelry piece. However, when that colored diamond is the Sotheby’s Pink Diamond that just sold for a cool $17.8 million, pink becomes fashionable in the high end circles. For comparison, a blue and pink diamond ring…
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One of our favorite luxury watch brands, Jaeger-Lecoultre, is going good again. You know we love to see fellow jewelers and watchmakers giving back to causes they believe in, and Jager LeCoultre has a long history of corporate giving. After supporting the RED foundation for a Sotheby’s fundraising auction, JLC is turning its gaze towards…
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And this time, it’s flawless. Now that the hullaballoo over the Pink Star diamond and its delinquent buyer has died down, it’s time for another pink giant to steal the spotlight. The previous record-holder for pink diamond auctions was, of course, the Graff Pink, a 24.76 carat fancy intense pink snapped up by Laurence Graff…
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If you thought $10,000 for a Rolex was a princely sum of money, you haven’t met the Henry Graves Supercomplication, perhaps the most unique and coveted watch in the world of horology. Now, for the first time since it was sold for a record $11 million to an anonymous bidder in 1999, the watch will…
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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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Auctioneers claim that a rare gem stone and the largest blue diamond in the world is going to fetch as much as $25 million at the auction in Geneva at Christie’s world renowned global auction house. On display currently at Christie’s New York City, this unusual diamond is pear shaped and a cobalt color. It…
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When it comes to gems, the big ones make the news. A 28.18-carat emerald-cut Kashmir sapphire set a record within the industry, selling for $5.1 million. Critical Acclaim and Acquisition It acquired $180,731 per carat, and it set a world record for auction price per sapphire carat. The giant and untreated gem is situated upon…
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For a mere $15 to $20 million, you could be the new owner of one of the largest fancy yellow diamonds in the world. On May 13, Sotheby’s of Geneva will auction the 100.9 carat Graff fancy yellow diamond, along with an Egyptian themed sapphire and diamond necklace inspired by Elizabeth Taylor’s Cleopatra. The Graff…
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Luxury Watches with their own Stories, Tracing the History of a Vintage Gift During the last eight years, an undeniable movement toward collectible pre-owned, vintage luxury watches has become a fierce competition among collectors on both Western and Eastern parts of the globe. Rolex, Patek and Cartier Vintage watches are favorites leading the way, but…
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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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