An iconic watch for a legendary athlete

LeBron James unveils his namesake Audemars Piguet timepiece: The Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph LeBron James.  Four-time NBA MVP LeBron James, Audemars Piguet’s global brand ambassador from 2011 and one of the world’s best basketball players, unveiled his namesake timepiece – Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph LeBron James. The selfwinding chronograph with date display and small seconds … Read more

US$100m Antique Pavilion at the inaugural Singapore Jewellery & Gem Fair

  From 12 to 15 October, the inaugural Singapore Jewellery & Gem Fair will display more than US$100 million (S$120 million) worth of fine antique pieces at its Antique Pavilion, the first such showcase in Singapore. Some of these antique pieces date back more than a century, with the oldest being a Victorian diamond tiara … Read more

The world of Perlee in gold

  Van Cleef & Arpels unveiled the first Perlee  jewelry in yellow gold, inspired by one of the Maison’s emblematic know-how from the 1920s: golden beads. Beaded border sparkles in a multitude of variations from the simplicity of a single line to multiple rows. Embellished by hand, each bead adds a distinct note of delicacy to … Read more

“Elementary, My Dear” exhibition of Sherlock Holmes debuts at OMSI

The International Exhibition of Sherlock Holmes debuts in Portland with an Exclusive Getaway at TheGovernor Hotel.          Seemingly trivial clues whose true meaning are unlocked by the powers of observation will lead modern day investigators through The International Exhibition of Sherlock Holmes, an interactive exhibitionmaking its world debut October 10, 2013 at … Read more

A New York Holiday by Shawn ‘JAY Z’ Carter and Barneys

  There’s just something about New York City. It’s been immortalized in literature, in movies, in music. It’s got an attitude, a style, an ethos that’s impossible to imitate. This holiday season, Barneys New York and Jay Z will take the slickness, energy, and innovation of New York City and will translate that into quality, … Read more

Venice’s Palazzo Ducale in a pen

    “Ducale” or the Palazzo Ducale, the famed Doge’s Palace, is one of the symbols of Venice and a masterpiece of the Venetian Gothic design. The palace was the residence of the Doge of Venice, the supreme authority of the Republic of Venice, opening as a museum in 1923. Located in Piazza San Marco, … Read more