What is the moment when art becomes a masterpiece or when a person becomes a legend? The fine line in between, from good into extraordinary, is a boundary that few cross into greatness. True masters of an art form are all too often iconic figures from a distant misty past, a few remaining treasured pieces kept in private collections and a museum here and there. Sketch books and diaries are poured over by experts deciphering the inspiration, meaning and motives behind such a precious creation. Hence it is a rare occasion to be in the midst of such talent. This…
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AND THE STARS CAME OUT Italian aristocracy, Parisian panache, Hollywood glamour; these three ingredients made up the recipe for the red carpet decadence that Italian jeweler Fulco di Verdura, a Sicilian duke, became famous for. Growing up on the warm shores of Palermo, Verdura enjoyed the richness of the land and later used his love of the verdant color palette to paint in jeweled pigments. While in Venice he became acquainted with Linda and Cole Porter, an acquaintance that soon became a friendship that lasted a lifetime. During an evening party at the Porter’s palazzo Linda introduced Fulco…
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IT’S IN THE STARS The Métiers d’Art Copernicus celestial spheres 2460 RT collection elegantly expresses the creativity of the Vacheron Constantin master-artisans. Inspired by the great mathematician and philosopher, Nicolas Copernicus, who in 1543 published De Revolutionibus Orbium Coelestium, a revolutionary theory of heliocentrism, demonstrating not only that the Earth spins on its axis and has a satellite, the Moon, but above all that it gravitates around the Sun – truly groundbreaking work of his day given the scientific body of the day believed the Earth was the center of the universe. In his honor Vacheron Constantin have imagined a…
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Bulgari is a master of versatility expressed perfectly with their newest Serpenti timepiece collection. The beautifully designed watch face elegantly interchanges with striking wrap bands created from the Karung water serpent. Sleek and beguiling, it’s Bulgari’s latest twist on time. Unveiled at the Baselworld 2017 as their newest creation this ultra-thin record breaker will become available at their retail destinations later in the year. For More Information On Release Dates Visit: BULGARI Photo Credit: Bulgari SUBSCRIBE TO OUR MAILING LIST FOR MORE LUXURY TODAY! YOU WOULD ALSO ENJOY
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The lights of Samarkand and the secrets of Venice is Piaget’s muse in creating their mosaic of high jewelry filled with vibrant colors and exotic jewels. The Silk Route collection, comprising of 93 high jewelry pieces and 38 watches, takes you on a mythical journey that only the Swiss haute joaillerie maison could. To Explore The Full Collection Visit: PIAGET Photo Credits: Piaget SUBSCRIBE TO OUR MAILING LIST FOR MORE LUXURY TODAY! YOU WOULD ALSO ENJOY
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MOVING AT THE SPEED OF TIME For the connoisseurs who always have to have a look under the hood to see how she ticks, Hublot has unveiled the heart of the MP-05 LaFerrari for the first time ever. Seven blocks of pure transparent sapphire have been sculpted and carved into the most invisible horological encasement yet. Designed by the Hublot team, the LaFerrari series pays homage to the Italian supercar monolith. Collaborating with Ferrari’s design director, Flavio Manzoni, they envisioned a timepiece of the future with the fierce adrenaline filled design elements that scream across the racetrack. The unconventional curves…
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Here is a look at Hublot’s latest collaboration in haute horologerie. Working in unison with Lapo Elkann, Founder and Artistic Director of Italia Independent, and Luca Rubinacci, third generation leadership of the Italian men’s design House of Rubinacci. Together they have created a tailored look for 2017. “We are very proud to be able to continue this partnership with Italia Independent and Lapo Elkann, whose creativity and character never cease to surprise us. This new project was an extraordinary experience for us: putting Hublot’s capacity for technical innovation and willingness to experiment to the service of the House of…
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The design house of Verdura and Belperron will debut both new and vintage jewelry highlighting each maison’s archival designs from the late 1930’s and early 1940’s. This important showcase is being presented at the TEFAF Maastricht in the Netherlands from March 10-19, 2017. TEFAF is famously known as the world’s leading fair for art, antiques and design, providing international dealers the platform to present museum-quality works of all eras and genres to a broad base of collectors and connoisseurs. There will be iconic pieces from both of these groundbreaking jewelry designers from the early twentieth century. The richly colored…
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Nanis Italian Jewels has released their spring 2017 collection from designer Laura Bicego. Infusing modern style into the ancient art of Italian jewelry, large summery colored stones and diamonds are generously set in textured yellow, rose and white gold. Amarcord, inspired by Fellini’s movie, recalls the shapes and colors of nostalgia. Cashemire is the collection created as Ms. Bicego’s tribute to the precious wool fabric. A symbol of complete freedom, to be one with the fresh nuances of spring, Dancing In The Rain celebrates the beauty of you and nature as one. The far off shores of Ipanema…
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The Hublot Maison strives to be on the forefront of innovation in watchmaking. Everything is considered and reconsidered to find the best that it can be. Even gold with its natural timelessness went under the microscope, and, it’s stunning to say, that they have achieved a little something that they like to call MAGIC GOLD; only diamond is capable of machining Hublot’s 18-carat gold, certified by the Central Office for Precious Metals Control. It is the first scratch-resistant gold in the world and demonstrates a hardness of almost 1000 Vickers. Now produced in the high-tech foundry at the Nyon Manufacture,…