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    AUTO: Porsche 963, Manthey PureRxcing wins GT3 class

    March 8, 2024 - By 

    WRITTEN BY: GIUSEPPE MAUTONE It’s no surprise to see Porsche in the winner’s circle, but a triple win by the team is certainly noteworthy. Porsche Penske Motorsport claimed it’s first victory with the Porsche 963 in the FIA World Endurance Championship WEC. Opening the season in Qatar, works drivers Kévin Estre (France), André Lotterer (Germany) and Laurens Vanthoor (Belgium) crossed the finish line first at the wheel of the No. 6 car. The No. 5 sister car wrapped up the 1,812-kilometre event in third place. The customer team Hertz Team Jota triumphantly rounded off Porsche’s second place win overall. In…

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    CHALET ZERMATT

    September 12, 2018 - By 

    Lavish living on the peaks and slopes of the swanky Swiss Alps When starting off a glamorous holiday vacation there’s no better way than a picturesque journey via helicopter over the iconic and majestic Matterhorn to gently land among the grounds of one of the world’s finest luxury resorts, Chalet Zermatt Peak. The 5 star chalet is located in the heart of Zermatt, with views overlooking the village and resting 1620m above sea level. Cosseted in breathtaking natural beauty Zermatt is known for its incredible winter sports, mountaineering and extensive outdoor activities. For the dynamic thrill-seekers you’ll enjoy the rush…

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    GIRARD-PERREGAUX: SUMMER LAUREATO

    August 3, 2018 - By 

    Girard-Perregaux has a splashy, pop art inspired summer timepiece collection for women this year. Their Laureato style is bright and lively, just as is the vibrant woman they had in mind when creating the line. The Swiss luxury watch manufacturer’s muse was a manga-like boldness and the straight up summer fun that fills the catwalks of the fashion savvy. The dial, with its Clou de Paris hobnail pattern and painted finish, is juxtaposed along its octagonal bezel with 56 brilliant-cut diamonds sparkling a fiery border.   Today, being oneself is a real art. It is a matter of taking perfectly…

  • Gate 5 special commission for Design Miami/Basel: Mandala by Johanna Grawunder
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    PREVIEW: DESIGN/MIAMI BASEL

    June 11, 2018 - By 

    This week one of the most prestigious and important art events will be taking place at the DESIGN/MIAMI BASEL exhibition, June 12-17 in Basel Switzerland. Here is a preview of some of the most eye-catching and poignant pieces on display. TO LEARN MORE VISIT: DESIGN MIAMI/BASEL Featured Image: Gate 5 Gallery special commission for Design Miami/Basel: ‘Mandala’ by Johanna Grawunder Photo Credits: Nilufar, Hostler Burrows, Demisch Danant, Ammann Gallery, Guistini Stagetti, Cristina Grajales Gallery, Gate 5 Gallery SUBSCRIBE TO OUR MAILING LIST FOR MORE LUXURY TODAY!  YOU WOULD ALSO ENJOY NEW YORK PALACE HOTEL                 …

  • APOLLO AND ARTEMIS DIAMONDS twin fancy colored diamonds of 14.54 cts and 16 cts, respectively, sold for $57 million at Sotheby’s Geneva auction in May. Photo courtesy of Sotheby’s
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    REVIEW: TOP DIAMOND AUCTIONS

    February 8, 2018 - By 

    In the world of scintillation and fire, colored diamonds proved to be the most crave-able treasures at the auction block during 2017. This past year saw an impressive $1.1 billion worth of exceptional top-tier diamonds, colored gems and jewelry sold. Clearly the most sought after pieces were large, luscious and so very rare pink and blue diamonds, however there were also a few stellar D-Flawless diamonds that rounded out the party. Here is a look at the top earning jewels of the year. The grand prize went to a Hong Kong retail jewelry chain, Chow Tai Fook. The retailer scooped up the…

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    NOMAD: ST. MORTIZ & GIUSTINI/STAGETTI GALLERIA O. ROMA

    January 22, 2018 - By 

    Giustini / Stagetti Galleria O. Roma is delighted to announce its participation at the second edition of NOMAD, the traveling showcase dedicated to collectible design and presented for the first time in St. Moritz. The venue of this edition will be the historical Chesa Planta, built in 1595 as a stately patrician house, then enlarged in 1760, nowadays documents the domestic culture in the Upper Engadin from the XVIII to the XIX century. Particularly known for its sleek and elegant life, St. Moritz is renowned for being the destination of the world’s most stylish holidays in Europe, it hosted two…

  • VACHERON CONSTANTIN: TRADITIONNELLE COMPLETE CALENDAR Collection Excellence Platine
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    VACHERON CONSTANTIN: COLLECTION EXCELLENCE PLATINE

    November 28, 2017 - By 

    In an elegant continuation of their classic line of complete calendar timepieces, Traditionnelle, Vacheron Constantin has added the beautifully handsome and complex Collection Excellence Platine to its prestigious lineage.   “A contemporary expression of the grand Geneva watchmaking tradition, conveyed through a palette of horological complications in a classical design. An “Etagé” case and lugs, a fluted case-back, a railway-type minute track, Dauphine-type hours and minutes hands, as well as “bâtons de Genève” hour-markers: the aesthetic codes of the Traditionnelle collection are all clearly present, complemented by the aura of exclusivity conveyed by the Excellence Platine signature. Punctuated by gold bi-facetted…

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    VACHERON CONSTANTIN: COPERNICUS

    May 8, 2017 - By 

    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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    PIAGET’S SECRETS & LIGHTS

    April 13, 2017 - By 

    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

  • SCLUMBERGER ORANGE ENAMEL GOLD DIAMONDS BANGLE
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    REPORT: CHRISTIE’S IMPORTANT JEWELS

    October 27, 2016 - By 

    Kicking off the international jewelry auction season Christie’s offered their Important Jewels event in New York City, by Rockefeller Center this month where over two hundred and fifty lots were available, with estimates ranging from under $5,000 to $750,000 USD. The sale total came to an impressive $10,526,150 USD. The over all market was choosy yet buoyant as the more spectacular pieces easily soared over expectations. This is the beginning of the highly anticipated auction season which every year offers the general pulse of the marketplace within the jewelry world. Next up Christie’s Magnificent Jewels auction will take place in…