Fancy vivid blue diamonds of more than 10 carats are among the rarest gems in the world, and Sotheby’s is set to offer one in its Geneva High Jewellery sale on May 13. “The Mediterranean Blue” is 10.3-carat fancy vivid blue diamond (the highest grade for a blue diamond) with a VS2 clarity grade, according […]
Alexandra Gucci Zarini, granddaughter of Aldo Gucci, has launched AGCF, a luxury fashion brand with a mission to set a new standard for ethical, sustainable, and purpose-driven luxury. Gucci stands alongside other elite names in the luxury pantheon, such as Louis Vuitton, Dior, Hermès, Chanel and Cartier. However, under the ownership of luxury conglomerate Kering, […]
Weighing 150 kg and featuring 96,762 Swarovski crystals, Alin Le’ Kal’s creation was valued at $1 million in 2019. Like everything else in this inflationary environment, the price has since gone up, he tells Forbes Australia. It took nine months for Alin Le’ Kal and his Parisian team to complete the exquisite gown closing the […]
Boucheron, Chopard and Bulgari stole the attention on the 2025 Oscars Red Carpet, dressing the most stars including some of the biggest Oscar nominees and winners at the 97th Academy Awards ceremony held Sunday at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Boucheron The French high jeweler saw its jewels on a diverse group of Oscar […]
With just days remaining in the Oval Office, President Joe Biden has awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 recipients, including Ralph Lauren. Lauren, now the first fashion designer to receive the nation’s highest civilian honour, was celebrated in a White House ceremony on January 4 for his contributions to American style and philanthropy. […]
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 […]
A stained glass Tiffany window depicting blooming trees and a rolling river in vibrant colors could become the most expensive Tiffany Studios piece ever to appear at auction when billionaire owner Alan Gerry lists the Danner Memorial Window with Sotheby’s next month. Key Facts What To Watch For The Danner Memorial Window will be on […]
The once-highly anticipated fashion event and television ratings juggernaut, the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, will take place in New York tonight for the first time since 2018, after the annual event went on a hiatus amid a series of controversies that rattled the lingerie brand and declining viewership. Key Facts Who Is Participating In This […]
Luxury jeweller Cartier has opened a new boutique in Perth – its first in Western Australia. Cartier has expanded its presence in Australia with a new, luxury boutique in Perth CBD. The jeweller, owned by the $125 billion Switzerland-based luxury goods holding company Compagnie Financière Richemont, already has locations in New South Wales, Victoria and […]
With a spin on the colourful and iconic Cartier Tutti Frutti high jewels, the French luxury brand is set to unveil a new collection called, “Tutti Tutti.” It will be available September 1. The collection arises from Cartier Libre, a branch of Cartier that creates watches, jewellery and accessories that are known for their innovation […]