Show stopping pearl jewellery celebrated at the V&A Museum

Experience the beauty and allure of pearls.     Pearls have long been associated with wealth, royalty and glamour. This autumn London’s Victoria and Albert Museum and the Qatar Museums Authority explore the history of pearls from the early Roman Empire through to present day. The exhibition has dedicated areas for “Pearl fishing in the … Read more

Dedicated to Brazil: Pershing Samba Madeira by Parmigiani Fleurier

The lively Samba rhythm has inspired a new piece to the ranks of Haute Horlogerie. Parmigiani Fleurier’s Pershing collection, elegant and sporty, has added Pershing Samba Madeira to its range. The limited-edition watch celebrates Brazil, with its vibrant colours and Samba effervescence. In 2011, Parmigiani Fleurier signed a unique partnership with the Confederação Brasileira de … Read more

RJ-Romain Jerome Sailor’s grave tattoo watch

Since the 18th century, tattoos have always been considered as a powerful form of protection. Entrusting their fate to the elements, sailors from all over the world, and in general men confronted with the sea, had the ‘weak’ parts of their body such as the heart or arms tattooed with symbols of strength intended to … Read more

For marine and timepiece aficionados: Ulysse Nardin Schooner

Ulysse Nardin’s new Schooner chronograph is limited to 50 units, is coated with navy blue rubber and finished with a sapphire crystal case back. 1851 was a year of greatness for the yachting industry, as a schooner, named “America,” sailed past its competition to win a race with significant margin, due to its innovative new design. … Read more

The greatest white diamond ever to be offered at auction

Discovered in 2011 from the deep mines in Southern Africa, the 299 carat rough of the Magnificent Oval Diamond is one of the largest and most beautiful diamond roughs found in recent years. Carefully and meticulously worked over a period of months, the resulting stone is estimated to achieve US$28/35 million / HK$220/280 million at … Read more

The gardens of the Baccarat House

Baccarat crystal manufacturer celebrated the launch of Paris Design Week by staging the Home, Lighting and Jewellery collections in its gardens and VIP lounges. The new collection include Céleste lamps, ceiling lamps Clochette, Pegase horse, vases and votives Eye in red or black lacquer. Discover a photo selection of the new pieces, available in stores as … Read more