Discovered in 2011 from the deep mines in Southern Africa, the 299 carat rough of the Magnificent Oval Diamond is one of the largest and most beautiful diamond roughs found in recent years. Carefully and meticulously worked over a period of months, the resulting stone is estimated to achieve US$28/35 million / HK$220/280 million at … Read more
Baccarat crystal manufacturer celebrated the launch of Paris Design Week by staging the Home, Lighting and Jewellery collections in its gardens and VIP lounges. The new collection include Céleste lamps, ceiling lamps Clochette, Pegase horse, vases and votives Eye in red or black lacquer. Discover a photo selection of the new pieces, available in stores as … Read more
Some “Home-spiration”: intelligent functionality and beautiful design. This week, London’s Harrods luxury department store welcomed BK Yoon president of Samsung UK to unveil the Samsung Home Innovation living space. Working with world famous interior designers, Samsung has created a premium showcase of their latest home appliances. Guests are able to experience a premium … Read more
Decanter World Wine Awards 2013. 10th annual Decanter World Wine Awards in London brought a great victory for Australia’s wine producers. Aussie winemakers claimed a host of coveted international trophies at the DWWA gala dinner, alongside a strong Southern Hemisphere showing and wins for Canada, Croatia and Hungary. Australia’s haul of six international trophies eclipsed … Read more
Any wine connoisseur with an internet connection would be able to visit virtually the Bordeaux chateaux. Google’s team of videographers will unveil Bordeaux chateaux secretes and the families behind every estate. Using backpack-mounted cameras videographers are currently capturing behind-the-scenes footage of nine chateaux: Chateau de Malle, Chateau de Pressac, Chateau Lafon-Rochet, Chateau de la Brede, … Read more
On September 26, during the opening of the new Moncler flagship store in Paris, the Italian-owned luxury company Moncler will greet its fans wiht a new line of sunglasses created in partnership with rapper Pharrell Williams, also known simply as Pharrell (an American singer-songwriter, rapper, record producer, and fashion designer). Skiing during the winter and sailing … Read more