What do you see….a horse or a fly? Stephen Webster makes its debut at Design Miami/ 2018

  Capturing the imagination of curious minds, Stephen Webster presents No Regrets Lounge at Design Miami/ 2018. Expect the unexpected, as pieces are not always as they first appear. Stephen Webster, the London-based contemporary fine jewelry brand, makes its debut at Design Miami/ 2018. For the very first time, Stephen Webster’s emporium of houseware products … Read more

Bucherer USA is expanding in both California and Hawaii with the acquisition of Baron & Leeds

  Bucherer USA, Parent Company of Tourneau, Announces Acquisition of Baron & Leeds Bucherer USA, the parent company of Tourneau, acquired Baron & Leeds, a premier luxury retailer of fine watches and jewelry in California and Hawaii. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 2002, Baron & Leeds is an internationally recognized shopping … Read more

Coromandel screens, the mythical interior design objects, inspired Chanel’s new high jewellery collection

  France, under the influence of Louis XIV, became enthralled with Asian imports, the 18th century emerging as an age of Chinoiserie, French culture conjuring romantic notions of these mythical objects from places afar. The Coromandel screens — of Chinese creation by way of India’s Coromandel coast — were in the highest demand. For Gabrielle Chanel, … Read more

When you handcraft the world’ finest coffee maker, there’s an art to every single step

 

The Royal Coffee Maker from Royal Paris is a handcrafted 24-karat gold & Baccarat crystal balancing syphon brewer. It’s coffee for kings and an objet d’art. Royal effortlessly transforms some of the finest coffee strains in the world with an unmistakable purity and clarity of taste.

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Royal Coffee Maker; photo: royalcoffeemaker.com

Developed out of love for the original balancing syphons seen in European courts during the 1800’s, this vacuum coffee brewer from Royal Paris puts “pomp and ceremony” back into coffee making.

Handcrafted in 24-karat gold or silver, using Baccarat crystal and semi-precious stones, the Royal Coffee Maker evolved through countless sketches and hours of model clay forming.

French artist Jean-Luc Rieutort brings to life the exceptional craftsmanship to the Royal Coffee Maker more commonly seen in fine jewelry. Working alongside a team of skilled sculptors, artisans and engineers, with each machine taking more than 100 hours of workmanship, he has masterfully recreated the historic balancing syphon. Each Royal Coffee Maker is accompanied by two exquisite pieces, both handmade in France exclusively for Royal — the crystal carafe and burner vase. Only eight bespoke Royal Coffee Makers are produced by hand each month.

Brass parts such as the gargoyle, counter weight, oak leaves and finials are created by employing age-old methods of casting using the lost-wax method known as ‘cire perdue’, where more than 5 hours are spent on the spigot’s unique‘chasing dolphins’ closing system alone.

The Royal Coffee Maker from Royal Paris
The Royal Coffee Maker; photos: royalcoffeemaker.com
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The Royal Coffee Maker; photos: royalcoffeemaker.com

After casting is complete, the artist works on each individual detail by hand. Elaborate chiseling, brazing and polishing is involved to meet the exacting standards of the French craftsmen, where each part — no matter how small — is treated with the utmost care for Royal’s fine level of detailing. Each Royal can be finished in gold, copper or silver; with a choice of black obsidian, azurite or malachite to form the machine base.

“Your Royal coffee maker is engineered to create coffee of rare clarity and purity. Every Royal is numbered and is taken through a final test by our Parisian Master Craftsman,” says Royal Coffee Maker.

Royal Coffee Maker is present at the 15th Edition of Top Marques Monaco – The luxury and Supercar show (The Grimaldi Forum Monaco – 19th-22nd April 2018).

The Royal Coffee Maker from Royal Paris-tailored models
The Royal Coffee Maker; photos: royalcoffeemaker.com
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The Royal Coffee Maker; photos: royalcoffeemaker.com
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The Royal Coffee Maker; photos: royalcoffeemaker.com
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The Royal Coffee Maker; photos: royalcoffeemaker.com
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Royal Paris; photos: royalcoffeemaker.com

 

 

The Classic Fusion Carbon Fiber JetSmarter watch unique and exclusive edition

The world’s largest private aviation community has a new treat available exclusively for its members. JetSmarter expanded its experience beyond the premier travel offerings. The Classic Fusion Carbon Fiber JetSmarter is an item that simply cannot be bought outside of the elite community. JetSmarter announced its collaboration with luxury Swiss luxury watchmaker Hublot, to launch a limited edition timepiece … Read more

Inhorgenta Awards 2018. These are the winners of the Inhorgenta Awards 2018

The prize ceremony of the INHORGENTA AWARD is one of the highlights of four eventful fair days.     The Inhorgenta Award 2018 is the „Oscar“ of the jewellery and watch industry and it was awarded in 7 categories for the first time this year. All watch and jewellery brands, designers and manufacturers were eligible … Read more