Unlike most Cognacs, this limited edition release is a genuine single batch

Unlike most Hennessy Cognacs, the newly-announced Master Blender’s Selection N°2 limited edition release is a genuine single batch: blended only once, never to be replicated again.   This is the second in a limited series and the last to reflect former Master Blender Yann Fillioux’s knowledge of the Hennessy eaux-de-vie reserve, the largest of its … Read more

Let the solar aesthetic of the Bouton d’or collection enchant you

Pink and white gold shimmer in the light, setting off an interplay of gentle reflections. Explore the luminous Bouton d’or collection, inspired by the Van Cleef & Arpels’ heritage.   Van Cleef & Arpels announced the opening of its new boutique in Munich at Maximillian Strasse 10. The new luxury jewellery address is also home … Read more

“In a jewel there is a world. Or better, THE world. ” Gianfranco Ferré jewels world premiere at Palazzo Madama in Turin

Gianfranco Ferré. Sotto un’altra luce: Gioielli e Ornamenti  From October 12, 2017, to February 19, 2018, the stately Hall of the Senate of Palazzo Madama in Turin will set the stage for the exhibition Gianfranco Ferré. Under Another Light: Jewels and Ornaments. The new exhibition aims to offer to the public, for the very first time, … Read more

Noble Jewels: The Donnersmarck Diamonds carry with them a fascinating story

 The auction in November will offer the chance for someone to acquire extraordinarily rare jewels imbued  with a fascinating history. The Donnersmarck Diamonds pair is estimated at $9-14 million (CHF 8,810,000 – 13,700,000). To mark 10 years of dedicated Noble Jewels sales in Geneva, Sotheby’s will offer at auction The Donnersmarck Diamonds, a pair of extraordinary … Read more

Bilbao city guide: what to see plus the best restaurants, bars and hotels

In the 20 years since the Guggenheim opened, the Basque port city has not looked back – the museum acting as a magnet for great art and architecture as well as buzzing nightlife and restaurants

Build for the future: tech-enhanced toys for all ages

New toys and gadgets will help children develop the computer-enhanced skills they will be using in the future – and many are fun, absorbing and far more educational than cartoons on repeat