Belperron, Bulgari, Cartier and more lead New York auctions

The buzz surrounding jewelry auctions tends to focus on the big, investment-grade gemstones, but auctions are also a prime source of unique, design-focused finished pieces of jewelry, many of them signed by prominent makers. The December sales of Sotheby’s, Christie’s and Phillips in New York are treasure troves of one-of-a-kind jewels, and this season is […]

Fox sisters and basketball legend sweep Sports Australia Hall of Fame awards

Canoeists Jessica and Noemie Fox sail home with the Sports Hall of Fame’s Don Award. Opals and WNBL powerhouse Lauren Jackson slam-dunked The Dawn Award. The two most prestigious awards in Australian sports went to gold medal-winning athletes who recently returned from the Paris Olympic Games. It is the second year in a row that […]

Rolex, Cartier, Patek & Breguet featured at rare Geneva Watch Auctions

Despite a decline in luxury sales, the recently held watch auctions in Geneva by Phillips, Sotheby’s and Christie’s show that there is still demand for exceptional timepieces from important watchmakers. Phillips and Bacs & Russo held two sales over a three-day period that totaled more than $57.9 million and recorded several record-breaking sales. In addition, […]

Forbes Travel Guide’s 25 most anticipated hotel openings of 2025

From Montana to Melbourne, here are the hottest new luxury getaways for the coming year. Every year, Forbes Travel Guide rates the finest hotels, spas, cruises and restaurants in the world, but its editors and ratings team are always scouring the globe for the most anticipated luxury hotel openings. For 2025, the emphasis is on wellness getaways, […]