To be lucky, you must believe in luck – Van Cleef & Arpels Palais de la Chance

  “Pour avoir de la chance, il faut croire en la chance” (To be lucky, you have to believe in luck)”. In order to celebrate Jacques Arpels’ famous expression, in 2012, Van Cleef & Arpels opens the doors to the palace in which it has brought together 150 unique High Jewelry pieces. This Palais de … Read more

Clutches worth grabbing: Astor Crystal Lion Minaudiere

So clutch: Astor Crystal Lion Minaudiere Judith Leiber, the American luxury brand synonymous with minaudieres and flawless hand-craftsmanship, hasre-defined the accessories category with products that are on the cutting edge of high fashion, while always remaining timeless classics. For 2012 prefall season, the master of minaudieres’ turned the attention to the great and imposing Astor, … Read more

De Beers Imaginary Nature high jewelry collection

All forms of nature are dependent on light. The transformative journey of earth to air holds particular significance for diamonds that, formed millions of years ago, are only now making their way to the light. The new Imaginary Nature creations from De Beers harness the energy of the natural world, producing a collection that exudes … Read more

Cartier ID Two concept watch: world’s first “energy efficient” timepiece

Cartier unveils ID Two high efficiency watch Since the dawn of time, progress draws its essence in a better use of available resources. Efficiency optimization is the foundation of major industrial and technological progress. Cartier is pushing back the boundaries of watchmaking with a new ID Two concept watch, the first high-efficiency vacuum watch, offering … Read more

Ulysse Nardin Freak Diavolo revealed

Luxury Swiss Watchmaker Unveiled Limited Edition Boutique Exclusive “Freak Diavolo”  Swiss watch manufacturer Ulysse Nardin (founded in 1846) unveiled the exclusive limited edition Freak Diavolo timepiece, specifically made for the South Florida watch enthusiast inscribed with the name of the city, “Miami” or “Boca Raton.” The Boutique Freak Diavolo is part of the iconic and … Read more

Fake Swiss watches from China more difficult to spot than ever

The counterfeiters have now mastered ultra-complex watch movements Counterfeiting costs the watchmaking industry billions each year, as China has perfected the art of forgery and fake Swiss Watches reach new levels of sophistication. Flaws and inconsistencies with the original product can be seen only with magnifier. “That was one of the first times I’ve held … Read more