From 12 to 15 October, the inaugural Singapore Jewellery & Gem Fair will display more than US$100 million (S$120 million) worth of fine antique pieces at its Antique Pavilion, the first such showcase in Singapore. Some of these antique pieces date back more than a century, with the oldest being a Victorian diamond tiara … Read more
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
Bulgari debuted in Portofino the new Diva Collection inspired by the movie stars who wore Bulgari jewels during the Dolce Vita epoch and beyond. Diva pieces feature the rarest coloured gems, a trademark of the renowned Italian jeweller. Bulgari’s newest muse, Carla Bruni Sarkozy, dazzled Portofino as the guest of honour at the gala launch. … Read more
“The Art of Bulgari: La Dolce Vita & Beyond, 1950 – 1990” Approximately 150 pieces created by the luxury house of Bulgari highlight jewelry that defined a pivotal period in Italian design in an exhibition announced by The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco. The museum has a strong track record of fashion and design … Read more
The Ultimate Gold Collection Fashion Show Live from Cannes Top international models, fresh new faces and a parade of celebrities will be on the catwalk at Carine Roitfeld’s Ultimate Gold Collection Fashion Show at the 20th edition of amfAR’s world-renowned Cinema Against AIDS live auction, held on May 23, 2013, during the Cannes International Film … Read more
Ponte di Rialto in jeans Greatly in need of repairs, Venice’s 48-metre (157 foot) long Ponte di Rialto, one of the most beautiful bridges in the world and a true reflection of Venetian style, will be restored by “OTB”, a Company from Breganze (Vicenza, Italy) owned by Renzo Rosso (Diesel clothing company), popularly known as Italy’s … Read more