It may be the race that ‘stops the nation,’ but the solid gold Melbourne Cup trophy, with its intricate details and opulent materials, deserves its own share of attention. Creating The Cup Crafted by W.J. Sanders since 2016, the making of the Melbourne Cup trophy is a significant undertaking, requiring a blend of traditional skills […]
The always popular fall Geneva jewelry auctions will be held in November and one of the most anticipated gems will be the 17.61-carat “Bleu Royal,” the largest internally flawless fancy vivid blue gem to ever appear at auction, Christie’s said in a statement. The pear-shaped gem will be the top lot in Christie’s Geneva Magnificent […]
Barry Skolnick’s The Ikonick Collection is one of the most renowned car collections in the world, in case you didn’t know. With more than 125 supercars, hypercars and classic-grade vehicles, an Ikonick offering is bound to be something special. For the first time, two vehicles from the collection will be available to the public for […]
The Ariel Atom 4, a street-legal racecar, will launch today – but all fans will have an equal shot at getting their hands on one thanks to a partnership with the team behind the sell-out Nike x Tiffany collaboration. The Ariel Atom 4, designed by UK-based performance motor vehicle manufacturers, Ariel Motor Company, is the […]
For hardcore NBA fans August 24 marks a very important date in their calendar, Kobe Bryant Day. It’s a day where they pay tribute to the late star and his daughter Gianna, who tragically lost their lives in a helicopter crash in January 2020. For collectors it means much more. Key Takeaways It’s been more […]
A pink Givenchy dress worn by Audrey Hepburn in Blake Edwards’ 1961 film Breakfast at Tiffany’s will be auctioned off by Julien’s Auctions in early September. The flamingo pink embellished silk-organza dress worn by Hepburn in her iconic role as Holly Golightly is expected to fetch between US$200,000 (AU$305,000) and US$400,000 (AU$610,000). The Legends: Hollywood […]
The actual Lamborghini Countach that starred alongside Leonardo DiCaprio in The Wolf of Wall Street will be available to buy later this year. Believed to be one of only 12 US specification cars delivered new in Bianco Polo over Bianco – white paint with a matching white interior – the Countach 25th Anniversary is one of two […]
A one-off Magic: The Gathering trading card depicting the “One Ring” from J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of The Rings series has been found, graded and is soliciting offers as high as $2 million from card collectors around the world, following a frenzy to find the one-of-a-kind card that’s expected to soon become one of the most expensive trading cards […]
The Codex Sassoon, a 10th century Hebrew Bible, goes up for sale at Sotheby’s in May and could become the most valuable book ever sold at auction. “It’s one of the world’s greatest treasures.” Sharon Liberman Mintz, a senior Judaica specialist at Sotheby’s, says of the Codex Sassoon, which goes up for auction in May. […]
Maximilian Riedel is RIEDEL’s 11th-generation chief executive officer – the world-renowned luxury glassware business with Austrian roots. Riedel reveals the challenges the 266-year-old business faces – and the opportunities. Maximilian Riedel isn’t a regular CEO – he is a cool CEO. His personal Instagram page, which boasts nearly 230,000 followers (his company, RIEDEL, has about […]