Van Cleef & Arpels’ Barquerolles Necklace
1971 Barquerolles necklace in yellow gold and diamonds transformable into two bracelets. "This necklace is a gift from Richard Burton to Elizabeth Taylor, who wrote about the moment she first saw the jewels: “I always know when something is right because my heart goes ‘click’ and my heart was clicking like a castanet when I saw this set. Richard loved it →
Rare 15th Century Gold Ring to Sell at Bonhams, UK
MARRIAGE RING A rare 15th century gold ring, discovered by a metal detector in Redditch, Worcestershire is estimated to sell for £4,000 6,000 in the Fine Jewellery sale, taking place on the 25th April at Bonhams, London. The gold, marriage ring is engraved on the outside with the inscription 'iea do re' (Je adore), each group of letters connected by double →
CHANEL Joaillerie, Paris
THE CONTRASTE COLLECTION, CHANEL JEWELLERY Coco believed there was nothing like the 'easy beauty' of white pearls on a black dressNecklace. Read the article here Métiers d’Art Paris, CHANEL Paris-Bombay Collection Coco Chanel’s Paris Flat Above Chanel Boutique Métiers D’Art by CHANEL – From Paris, Byzance to Saint-Tropez 2. This breathtaking chandelier by French artist François Pascal hangs in the middle of the store. It’s use →
“Oiseau Flamboyant” High Jewellery Collection by Van Cleef & Arpels
Van Cleef & Arpels present the exquisite “Oiseau Flamboyant” high jewellery set from the new collection Couleurs de Paradis Precious claps of the “Oiseau flamboyant” necklace. Attention to detail is essential for Van Cleef & Arpels. “Oiseau flamboyant” necklace This High Jewelry necklace, with its flamboyant red hues, features a bird in full flight, spreading its sumptuous wings on a dazzling celestial background. White →
Jewellery Collection from Coco Rocha and Senhoa
In partnership with Senhoa, Coco Rocha designed jewellery collection The budding relationship between Coco Rocha and Senhoa, the organization set up to help human trafficked victims in Cambodia, has been a long time coming. A fan of their jewellery, Rocha took a keen interest in their cause. Collaborating and creating her capsule collection with Senhoa further cemented her involvement and opened a new →
Mixing Gold with Silver for Modern and Glamorous Look
Accessory challenge "Take your look up a notch by layering your jewelry. Right now I love the way tortoise plays off gold–and why not flaunt a few crystals for day? It’s easy to do now that all those rules about not mixing gold with silver or glitz with casual have been tossed out the window. Modern but still glamorous." Michael Kors . destinationkors.com gomoneyways.com
The New Monete Collection, Bulgari Digital Campaign
Exclusive World Premiere: The New Monete Collection, Bulgari digital campaign Be the first to catch a glimpse of the magnificent new Monete Digital campaign. The stunning videos give our inner circle a sneak preview of the soon-to-be-revealed campaign on Bulgari.com. Bulgari
Vintage Jewellery by Susan Caplan
1. 1980s Givenchy necklace £715 2. 1990s Versace cuff £995 3. 1980s Chanel pendant £1,450 4. 1990s Versace Atelier scarf £310 5. 1980s Chanel earrings £695 6. Susan Caplan 7. The original Versace campaign in which Caplan's prized body piece appeared 8. Vintage Versace Body Piece, £4,225 Sales of vintage jewellery are booming, and no one understands it better than the fabulous jeweler Susan Caplan "I got into jewellery →
Rare 18th Century Pistols with Solid Silver Barrels and Locks at Bonhams
Bonhams will sell a magnificent and exceptionally rare pair of silver flintlock holster pistols Estimated to sell for £40,000-60,000 at Bonhams, Knightsbridge, on Wednesday 18 April 2012. Pistols, made by one of Britain's best gunsmiths in the 18th Century, Joseph Heylin of London, are highly decorated with chased silver barrels, locks and mounts. They are hallmarked for 1768 and are part of the Norman Dixon Collection, →
Cartier Christmas Video
Cartier Winter Tale Cartier is intertwining its Fall/Winter 2011 collection with its iconic leopard mascot through a Christmas-inspired online video that encourages ecommerce transactions. More here
Cartier Presents Beatriz Milhazes’ Aquarium
Beatriz Milhazes, commissioned by Cartier, has created an intricate mobile with pearls, precious and semi-precious stones The creation, entitled Aquarium, was crafted by the Ateliers Cartier. Inspired by her roots, the Brazilian artist created a work of art that represented carnival chandeliers and vibrant paintings. The relationship between Milhazes and Cartier has been longstanding, as the artist was initially invited by →
World’s Most Expensive Chocolate With a 3.63 Carat Diamond, Video
For holiday season... a diamond in a praline Collaboration between chocolatier Paul Wittamer and jeweller Fabienne Lascar brings forth a praline (made of dark ganache, caramel with essence of ginger and gold leaf) adorned with a single 3.63 carat diamond The chocolate is priced at $240,000 and there is a cheaper version of the praline, adorned with a Cubic Zirconia, sold for →
Hanneli Styles Dolce & Gabbana’s Fine-Jewellery Collection
. Hanneli styles three looks around her favourite pieces from the Dolce & Gabbana new fine-jewellery collection . “As a model, you always have to take off your jewelry when you’re working, so I just quit wearing it,” says Hanneli Mustaparta. “I like letting the clothes shine on their own—but I don’t want it to be a habit.” . Dolce & Gabbana’s first fine-jewellery collection →
Two Coloured Diamonds Valued at $408,000 on Sale for Cyber Monday
Among the many items being offered on Cyber Monday are two natural fancy coloured diamonds valued at $408,750 They are available at a discount for the sale day. The items are being sold by natural coloured diamond specialist firm, Leibish & Co. on their website. They are as follows: A 0.67-carat heart-shaped fancy deep blue diamond with a VS2 clarity (An →
Dubai – $25.3bn Diamond Trade in 2011
The world's fourth-largest oil exporter and home to gold trading hub Dubai, the UAE is rapidly becoming a force in trade of another highly valuable commodity - diamonds Dubai handled $35bn worth of rough and polished diamonds in 2010, a leap from an annual figure of just $3m a decade ago, according to Malcolm Wall Morris, chief executive of the Dubai →
Jack Row Architect Pen Made of Gold and Diamonds
Harrods exclusive - Jack Row’s gold, rhodium and diamond Architect Pen The pen is handcrafted from 18kt white gold and studded with 0.90ct diamonds. An inner barrel made of rhodium and 22kt gold plated sterling silver with a solid gold nib. An investment for life, the Architect Pen is handmade in the UK by award winning designer and goldsmith Jack Row. It →
Louis Vuitton Savoir Faire – Atelier de Haute Joaillerie
Each Louis Vuitton product is the embodiment of uncompromising quality and exceptional craftsmanshi From the famous Monogram pattern to the astonishing Louis Vuitton diamond cut, the Maison enchants the world with its unique creations since 1854. Today, Louis Vuitton takes you to a journey through a world of luxury, inventiveness and excellence: the world of Louis Vuitton’s savoir-faire. . Seven crafts performed by →
World’s Largest Pear-Shaped Yellow Diamond Sold for $12.36 Million
A yellow diamond fetched a world record price of $12.36 million at Sotheby’s Geneva auction in Switzerland on Tuesday “We are thrilled with the price achieved by this spectacular daffodil yellow diamond; it is one of the most impressive I have had the pleasure of selling," said David Bennett, Chairman of Sotheby’s Jewellery Department in Europe and the Middle East and →
Erin Wasson for Low Luv by Dan Martensen
Erin Wasson in black and white images shot for her own jewellery label, Low Luv Captured by Dan Martensen, Erin takes to the beach with tousled locks by Michael Long and barely there makeup by Darlene Jacobs. fashiongonerogue
Treasure of the Romanovs: Two Important Imperial Albums Belonging to Ksenia Aleksandrovna, Grand Duchess of Russia at Bonhams Auction
Two lavishly illustrated inventories of jewellery belonging to Ksenia Aleksandrovna, the Grand Duchess of Russia, are highlights of the Russian Sale, taking place on the 30th November 2011 at Bonhams, New Bond Street As the daughter of Tsar Aleksander III and sister of Nicholas II, Grand Duchess Ksenia led a privileged life and the two volumes of almost a 1,000 entries →
Rare Yellow ‘Sun Drop’ Diamond at Auction
A rare yellow "Sun-Drop" diamond is going up for auction at Sotheby's Geneva next week The price is expected to be at least $11 million when it goes up for auction at Sotheby's on Nov. 15, The Associated Press reported. The dimond weighs 110.03 carats and is "mounted in yellow gold as a ring for presentation," according to the Sotheby's Web →
CleoCuff – Crochted Gold Bracelet
Extra wide Cleopatra Gold filled CUFF crocheted with wire 4 inch wide, this glamorous CleoCuff has a double layer and is created using a crochet hook and fine gold filled wire in a rare technique. The clasps are made of quality 14k gold filled. "glamorous CleoCuff Extra Wide Crocheted cuff! I love its delicacy and the talented unique craftsmanship that has gone →
Ritchies to Unveil 50-Ct. Diamond in November
Ritchies to Unveil 50-Ct. Diamond for Auction in November Ritchies Auctioneers in Toronto is preparing for a jewellery auction in November with an exclusive unveiling of a 50.24-carat, VS1, brilliant-cut loose diamond valued at $10 million on October 26. Additional items include an 18-carat, fancy yellow diamond appraised at $1 million, a 78-carat fancy yellow diamond necklace appraised at $600,000, a →
Chanel Vintage Gripoix Tortoise Squares Cleo Necklace
Authentic Vintage Gripoix Tortoise Cleo Necklace from Chanel Pairs of small and large multicoloured gripoix stones are set into each tortoise coloured acrylic panel, all of which are strung together in an arcing curve to conform to the neck. Brass spring clasp secures to any of the links along 2" at the end which is capped with a double gripoix detail →