The Count Cagliostro Pen. 321 fine writing instruments of pure Alchemy

The dark figure of Count Cagliostro is inspiring stylish Limited Edition Montegrappa Mysticum Cagliostro. Check out the first collection in Montegrappa’s “Mysticum” series. Here is a pen to believe in the possibility of attaining, insight into mysteries transcending ordinary human knowledge. It is the world of metaphysics and mystery bound to the dark figure of Count … Read more

Piece-unique at Baselworld 2017: Jacob & Co. Astronomia Octopus

Led by Jacob Arabo, a visionary who embodies the American dream, Jacob & Co. continues to revolutionize the world of jewellery and haute horology. Jacob & Co. Founder draws upon the mystery and intelligence of octopus with the introduction of the luxury brand’s entirely new Astronomia model timepiece, the Astronomia Octopus watch. Since its initial … Read more

Feminine Haute Horlogerie: Breguet’s new self-winding Tradition Dame 7038 in rose gold

Baselworld 2017: Breguet unveils new Tradition Dame 7038 timepiece radiantly attired in rose gold. Breguet’s new self-winding Tradition Dame 7038 set to assert itself as a major player on the scene of feminine Haute Horlogerie. The luxury watchmaking house presents a worldwide exclusive glimpse at a new version of its Tradition Dame model, radiantly attired … Read more

The Slim d’Hermès welcomes a new entirely in-housecrafted model in platinum

With its new Slim Quantième Perpétuel Platine presented at 2017 Baselworld, Hermès unites the full spectrum of watchmaking skills. The apparent simplicity of the all-blue-clad Slim d’Hermès Quantième Perpétuel Platine immediately draws the gaze. The numerals with their font specially designed for the Slim collection stand out with light and airy grace. While the date, … Read more

Swiss Gemmological Institute SSEF now offers age dating of natural pearls as a client service

SSEF first gem lab to introduce age dating of pearls The Swiss Gemmological Institute SSEF has become the first gem laboratory worldwide to introduce, as an additional service to clients, age dating of pearls using carbon-14 (14C). This scientific method can provide the pearl industry with new valuable information about the age of loose pearls … Read more

Filthy rich: our tortured love affair with wealth porn

From Fifty Shades to Big Little Lies and Billions, what drives our fascination with seeing how the other half live?