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Baccarat x Flos reveal Bon Jour Versailles designed by History and Philippe Starck

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This lamp unveiled at 2017 Milan Design Week wants to solve the paradox between industrial precision and artisanal know-how. Baccarat, legendary crystal manufacturer and Flos, legendary lighting manufacturer, reveal their new collaboration with internationally renowned creator Philippe Starck: BON JOUR VERSAILLES, “a collection of lamps born from History and Human Intelligence.” The heir to an … Read more

The groundbreaking Emerald Paternity Test is a true game-changer for the coloured gemstone industry

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A new level of transparency for the gemstone trade: Gübelin Gem Lab announces the groundbreaking Emerald Paternity Test at 2017 Baselworld. The Gübelin Gem Lab, one of the world’s leaders in the analysis of precious gemstones announced the Emerald Paternity Test at. This new technology uses customised DNA-based nanoparticles enabling traceability of emeralds back to … Read more

A guide to Rome’s best-kept secrets

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The numerous treasures that Rome has to offer extend far beyond its most famous monuments and landmarks. For those curious enough to go in search of these hidden gems, there are countless little known but nonetheless spectacular sites to be seen. Thanks to the help of Segway Roma team, local experts in guided tours by … Read more

Bulgari is introducing the most important jewelry manufacturing facility in Europe

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Bulgari inaugurated its new jewelry manufacturing facility in the cradle of goldsmithing. Set in a former farmhouse in Valenza, it has been completely overhauled with the latest in sustainable manufacturing features for a cutting edge combination of old and new. The Valenza site joins the network of Italian manufacturing facilities where Bulgari luxury products are … Read more

Bovet Fleurier 1822 Virtuoso VIII – a 10-day flying tourbillon big date

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“What timepiece could be better suited to celebrating the 195th anniversary of BOVET than a Big Date Tourbillon?” asks Bovet 1822 watchmaking manufacture. With three major new timepieces, Bovet sets its course on a successful 2017. What they have in common is Bovet’s main concern : exceptional quality. Virtuoso VIII, Récital 19 Miss Dimier and … Read more

Guerlain Mitsouko x Arita Porcelain Lab

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A new interpretation of the Mitsouko perfume bottle.  In 1919, Europe was fascinated by Japan and the culture of the Far East. This was the moment when Jacques Guerlain named his new fragrance Mitsouko. Mitsouko, the mythic Guerlain perfume whose name means “mystery” in Japanese. Composed in 1919 by Jacques Guerlain, Mitsouko is known as … Read more