Truly a horological UFO, this timepiece is, as Sylvester Stallone says, Ready for action

  RM 25-01 Tourbillon Adventure Sylvester Stallone “blockbuster” watch to conquer the most thoroughly hostile of natural environments. Developed in collaboration with watch aficionado Sylvester Stallone, the new RM 25-01 Adventure tourbillon chronograph attests a desire on the part of Richard Mille and the artist to conquer the most thoroughly hostile terrains. Sylvester Stallone is … Read more

Wish upon a star from Asprey new Cosmic Collection

 

Asprey Cosmic - Gold Rocket Necklace--
Asprey Cosmic ; photo: asprey.com

Asprey’s first foray into space age designs began with the introduction of Asprey’s rocket cocktail shaker. Inspired by discovery and the mystery of outer space, the Asprey Cosmic collection articulates the beauty of the planets, galaxies, and stars, creating a beautiful celestial collection connecting a rich and authentic history to current culture and innovation.

Asprey Cosmic - Gold Rocket Necklace-
Cosmic Golden southsea pearl Rocket necklace; photo: asprey

 

ROCKET

The iconic Asprey rocket motif, with diamonds, enamel and white gold, is now set to launch on a string of black pearls and interspersed star halos. The black Onyx Rocket Necklace (£10,300) is one of the most expansive items of the new collection. Pavé diamond set rocket clasp, with plain body and red enamel detail with a screw fitting and concealed amethyst. The Rocket necklace is highlighted with interspersed diamond set stargazer rondels.

With a Pavé diamond set rocket clasp with black enamel detail with a screw fitting and concealed amethyst, the Cosmic Golden southsea pearl Rocket necklace is surely the most valuable item of the Cosmic collection. The price is availalble on request.

The Cosmic Stargazer necklace-
The Cosmic Stargazer necklace; photo: asprey
Asprey Cosmic collection items
Asprey Cosmic collection items; photos: asprey

 

STARGAZER – A constellation of stars illuminated by diamonds and hand finished gold spheres.

The Cosmic Stargazer necklace (£7,700) representing a constellation of stars, is illuminated by diamonds and hand finished gold sphere with delicately interspersed diamonds, set in 18ct yellow gold (170 diamonds totalling approx. 1.35cts 18ct yellow gold).

SPUTNIK ECLIPSE collection
ASPREY COSMIC SPUTNIK ECLIPSE collection;photos: asprey
Asprey Cosmic - SPUTNIK ECLIPSE ring
Asprey Cosmic – SPUTNIK ECLIPSE bangle; photos: asprey.com

SPUTNIK ECLIPSE

Hand-carved onyx and white gold combinations create geometric shapes with a playful nod to the lunar eclipse. The Cosmic Sputnik Eclipse bangle with hand-carved onyx (£12,850) features a matt textured 18ct white gold and half onyx bangle with bullet shaped cabachons and pierced star liner.

Cosmic Orbit earrings with a pair of Lapis Lazuli and hand finished 18ct yellow gold
Cosmic Orbit earrings with a pair of Lapis Lazuli and hand finished 18ct yellow gold; photos: asprey.com
Asprey Cosmic - Orbit pendant-
Asprey Cosmic; photos: asprey.com

ORBIT

Engraved diamond stars in gold spheres rotate freely, portraying the orbiting planets in a brushed finish with carved lapis. The Cosmic Orbit pendant (£13,250) with a spinning globe of Lapis Lazuli and a hand finished 18ct yellow gold sphere, is set with engraved diamond stars, suspended by a chain and pavé diamond bar.

Asprey Cosmic - Shooting Stars
Asprey Cosmic – Shooting Stars; photos: asprey.com

SHOOTING STARS

Delicate and sparkling stars are enhanced with diamond detail, creating mesmerizing patterns in pendants, earrings, cufflinks and rings. The Cosmic Shooting Stars ball drop earrings (£4,675) with delicate and sparkling diamond are enhanced with engraved stars, set in 18ct yellow gold with post and scroll backs.

Cosmic Ausum Sputnik earrings
Asprey Cosmic Ausum Sputnik earrings; photos: asprey.com

AUSUM SPUTNIK / Cosmic Ausum Sputnik earrings (£5,150)

Bold and modern designs are highlighted with configurations of coloured stones in bullet shaped cabochons in citrine, tourmaline and topaz set in a brushed yellow gold. The matt textured 18ct yellow gold globe shaped earrings with bullet shaped cabochons are suspended from a knife edge bar, terminated with bezel set amethyst studs featuring post and scroll backs.

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Meet the Bugatti of kettles… literally

  Dedicated to revolutionising the ‘simple and habitual’ tasks undertaken daily in the home, Casa Bugatti’s innovative household appliances, kitchenware and tableware is at once functional and desirable. Founded by five brothers in Lumezzane, Italy in 1923, Casa Bugatti started out manufacturing silver-plated cutlery before advancing to the innovations for which it is known today. … Read more

Escheatment: Maltese Cat Book Series. Chapters 33 – 34

“Escheatment”, Book 1 in the Maltese Cat Book Series continues with new chapters. Enjoy: Chapters 1 & 2, 3 & 4, 5 & 6, 7 & 8, 9 & 10, Chapter 11, Chapters 12 & 13, 14-16, 17, 18, Chapters 19 & 20, Chapter 21, 22 & 23, 24, 25, 26, Chapters 27-29 Chapter 30, 31-32. Chapter 33 Roxwell’s Dilemma Carter Roxwell considered himself very lucky. He had a girlfriend who could … Read more

Raymond Blanc: three books that taught me how to cook

The chef arrived in Britain 45 years ago with no English and no idea how to cook. But he quickly learned both – thanks to these greats …