2017 GEM Awards Winners

Jewelers of America Announces 2017 GEM Awards Winners. Jewelers of America (JA), the national trade association for businesses serving the fine jewelry marketplace, held their 15th annual GEM Awards in New York. The winners in the categories of Jewelry Design, Marketing & Communications, Media Excellence and Watch Excellence were revealed live to an audience of … Read more

Luxury spending trends of the past year. Report

The beauty, fine wines and spirits, and fine food segments all grew, reflecting a redirection of luxury spending away from goods and toward personal pampering and experiences. Last 12 months, the luxury consumption shifted away from goods and toward experiences such as travel and gastronomy, which grew faster than luxury goods by at least 5 … Read more

This $250 million home was curated for the ultimate billionaire

 This $250 million home is setting a record for the most expensive home ever listed for sale in the U.S. Having spent a significant amount of time on mega-yachts and large private jets that can sell from $150 million to $500 million, luxury developer Bruno Makowsky identified a colossal opportunity to develop luxury real estate that … Read more

Real estate investment habits of the world’s wealthiest people. Report

 London, New York and Tokyo Top List of World’s Leading Luxury Real Estate Markets. 10% of UHNW individuals own five properties or more, according to The 2017 Global Property Handbook unveiled by Wealth-X, Warburg and Barnes. The handbook detailing real estate investment habits of the world’s wealthiest people cites Cuba as a top emerging luxury … Read more

Italian Luxury: Emerging Brands Awards. Altagamma’s 7 winners are …

Benedetta Bruzziches, MORE, Delfina Delettrez, Frantoio Muraglia, LOVEThESIGN, Evo Yachts and Venissa are the winners of the second edition of the Altagamma Foundation award. The “EMERGING BRANDS AWARD – Believing in the Future” supports emerging Italian cultural and creative businesses in the various sectors represented by the Italian luxury body. The Award also aims to … Read more

One-of-a-kind properties to meet the luxury lifestyle buyers dream of

This lineup of one-of-a-kind properties — all of which are located in distinct parts of the world — are sure to meet the luxury lifestyle buyers dream of. The lineup compiled by New York City-based luxury real estate marketplace Concierge Auctions spans two US states, Costa Rica, Israel, Italy, and the United Kingdom The properties … Read more