Category: Art
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Kiss superstition Goodbye: Penelope Cruz x Campari Calendar 2013
Actress Penelope Cruz is the latest star in the iconic Campari Calendar, one of the world’s iconic artistic calendars distributed in international limited edition of only 9,999 copies. Cruz joins some of the world’s moststunning women who have adorned the pages of previous Campari Calendars including, Salma Hayek, Eva Mendes, Jessica Alba and Milla Jovovich. Internationally celebrated…
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Cultural Christmas: Montblanc’s Augmented Reality art exhibition and pop-up store
Montblanc adds a cultural experience to its Pop-Up Store in Harrods before Christmas. From 11th to 24th November 2012, Montblanc opened a ‘virtual’ exhibition of art and a selection of exclusive items. By simply pointing your smartphone or tablet at a specific image displayed in one of the Montblanc Harrods windows on Brompton Road, you…
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Best of luxury -The most expensive gifts
Incredibly expensive gifts When love steals your minds, it makes chaos in the bank accounts. Whether expressing love, appreciation, or gratitude, this incredibly expensive gifts were offered on very different occasions, but all were noticed by the media. When it comes to gift giving, the pleasure grows exponentially, therefore our list of most expensive gifts…
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Historic Archduke Joseph fetches record price at Geneva auction
One of the world’s most famous and historic diamonds, the Archduke Joseph, sold at Christie’s Geneva for record $18.8 Million. The Archduke Joseph, an awe-inspiring 76.02 carat D color, Internally Flawless Golconda diamond, was the grand finale of Christie’s sale of Magnificent Jewels, held at the Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues. One of the largest…
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Jewels of Titanic to show the wonder of exploration
A mini-exhibit with jewelry recovered from the wreckage of the Titanic opened its doors in north Atlanta to offer a glimpse on the Edwardian Period’s jewelry: diamond and sapphire rings, brooches, necklaces, cuff links and a pocket watch. The treasure comes from a single purser’s bag found during a 1987 research and recovery mission.…
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James Bond’s Omega, Aston Martins, suits, swimming trunks and the complete works of Ian Fleming, all sold for charity
The London auction “50 Years of James Bond–The Auction,” raised $1.2 million, with proceeds going to charity. It was estimated at $9,000 to $10,000, but the James Bond Omega watch featured in the new movie Skyfall fetched more than $200,000 at Christie’s latest auction of James Bond memorabilia. The titanium Omega Automatic Seamaster Professional “Planet Ocean”…