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Jewelry of Italian Actress Gina Lollobrigida Sets Records at Sotheby's Auction

05/17/2013 by Alexa Mangrum

Jewelry once owned by Italian actress, photojournalism, and sculptor Gina Lollobrigida sold for nearly $5 million on Tuesday at Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels auction in Geneva. ... (Read More)

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New World Records Set for Patek Philippe and Rolex in Geneva

05/14/2013 by Jared Paul Stern

Luxury watch collectors took note this week as new world records were set for ultra-rare Rolex and Patek Philippe models over the magical million-dollar mark. Christie's Important Watches sale in Geneva racked up the most impressive results, with $22.6 million gained in total with buyers from 40 different countries across five continents. ... (Read More)

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Hublot Creates a Timepiece Worthy of LaFerrari

05/12/2013 by Noah Joseph

While it may seem trivial to some, buyers of high-end sports cars have actually come to expect a luxury wristwatch to accompany their fancy new wheels. To that end, Bugatti has partnered with Parmigiani Fleurier, Aston Martin with Jaeger-LeCoultre, Bentley with Breitling, McLaren with TAG Heuer, Pagani with Cvstos and Koenigsegg with Quinting. ... (Read More)

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Fine Jeweler Harry Winston Gets a New CEO

05/13/2013 by Nicolle Keogh

Shortly after Swiss watch company Swatch acquired Harry Winston Inc. back in January, Frédéric de Narp made a quiet departure from his post as president and CEO of the luxury jewelry brand. Rumors swirled for weeks that Nayla Hayek would take over de Narp’s position, but now The Swatch Group Ltd. confirms that Hayek has indeed been appointed to chief executive officer of Harry Winston. ... (Read More)

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Stunning Tiffany Pendant Exceeds Expectations at New York City Auction

05/10/2013 by Nicolle Keogh

An antique women's pendant from luxury jewelry brand Tiffany & Co. exceeded expectations and blew bidders out of the water by selling for nearly twice the estimated price. Held May 8 in New York City, it’s safe to say that this year’s historic Joseph DuMouchelle Fine Jewelry Auction was a great success. ... (Read More)

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Bringing Artistry to Her Designs: A Moment with Jewelry Designer Holly Shannon

04/25/2013 by Carly Zinderman

Although Holly Shannon didn't always dream of being a jewelry designer. With a background in painting and sculpting, today Shannon creates beautiful and unique fine jewelry that is ahead of many current trends. Shannon brings elements of sculpture and painting into her work to create pieces that are both beautiful and accessible. ... (Read More)

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Breitling Unveils World's First Wristwatch With Dual Frequency Transmitter

04/27/2013 by Jared Paul Stern

At the Baselworld watch expo that wrapped up yesterday in Switzerland, luxury timepiece brand Breitling unveiled a real-life James Bond gadget: the world’s first watch with a dual frequency locator beacon. Better yet, the stylish luxury timepiece does double duty as a high-tech search-and-rescue instrument. The Emergency II, with a steel case and yellow dial, is priced at $15,750 and is fully compliant with the Cospas-Sarsat international satellite alert system which serves to both issue alerts ... (Read More)

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Chopard Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Iconic Wristwatch

04/29/2013 by Jared Paul Stern

Chopard, the Swiss-based luxury watch, jewelry, and accessories brand, was founded in 1860 by Louis-Ulysse Chopard when he was only 24. Today, the brand is celebrating the 20th anniversary of one of its most coveted timepieces with a new model and customization options. The Happy Sport collection, as the name implies, is designed to be elegant, sporty and playful. To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the first model in the collection, Chopard is releasing a women's version of the model, called t ... (Read More)

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Get Your Gatsby On In These Inspired Collections From Swarovksi Crystallized

04/24/2013 by Deidre Woollard

Just about everyone these days is releasing products that have a Great Gatsby tie-in, and who can blame them? The Gatsby film by Baz Luhrman starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Carey Mulligan exquisitely represents the suave and swanky style of the 1920's, and we're thrilled that the anticipation of the film's release is setting a trend in fashion and jewelry. Because let's be honest, who doesn't enjoy having the opportunity to throw on a fringey flapper dress or getting to see a man styled in a dapp ... (Read More)

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Raymond Weil Helps Kick Off Baselworld 2013 With New Video

04/25/2013 by Nicolle Keogh

The luxury watch and jewelry world’s most prestigious and anticipated event of the year commences today for a week-long exhibit that is sure to be fantastic. Held in Geneva each spring, the fair features around 1,800 companies who wish to showcase their timepieces, jewelry, and precious stone pieces along with the latest developments and innovations within their respected industries. This year, one brand whose selections we have been particularly looking forward to seeing is Raymond Weil, and it ... (Read More)

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'20s Style Jewelry We Love Inspired By The Great Gatsby

04/18/2013 by Nicolle Keogh

As the upcoming release date of The Great Gatsby remake approaches, (May 10 for those of you who are out of the loop) the film is having more of an affect than just sending Leo-hungry fans into overdrive— it’s also setting the grounds for a tizzy of Gatsby-esque trends in everything from hand-crafted cocktails to theme parties (and don’t even get me started on the weddings!) One undeniable movement is the Gatsby-inspired jewelry that has recently emerged— and with an array of diamond, pearl and ... (Read More)

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Christie's to Offer World's Most Expensive Rolex Made at Upcoming Sale

04/10/2013 by Jared Paul Stern

Famed auction house Christie’s will offer their most valuable and historically important selection of vintage Rolex wristwatches ever, including the world’s most expensive Rolex, at their Important Watches sale in Geneva on Ma ... (Read More)

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IWC to Auction One-Of-A-Kind Tribeca Film Festival Timepiece

04/05/2013 by Jared Paul Stern

Swiss luxury watchmaker IWC Schaffhausen, the Official ‘Festival-Time’ Partner of the star-studded Tribeca Film Festival in New York, will auction off a one-of-a-kind platinum timepiece in support of the event at Antiquorum on April 10. The unique Portuguese Automatic “TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL 2013” Edition is estimated at up to $25,000 but could fetch much more at the auctioneer’s NYC sale of modern and vintage timepieces. ... (Read More)

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5 Interactive Apps That Make Buying a Luxury Watch Fun

03/21/2013 by Annalisa Solari

There are many aspects of the Internet that are simply fabulous— Grumpy Cat GIFs, retail therapy at our finger tips, photo sharing (and inevitably over-sharing)— and now we can add luxury watch apps for our iPads and iPhones to that list. We've compiled a list of the stellar digital apps that have recently become available thanks to the world's top timepiece brands. ... (Read More)

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New Watchmaker 88 Rue du Rhone Has its Roots in Generations of Swiss Craftsmanship

03/13/2013 by Annalisa Solari

As grandsons of the renowned Swiss watchmaker Raymond Weil, brothers Elie and Pierre Bernheim were raised surrounded by master craftsmen, developing a passion and in-depth knowledge of watchmaking early on. With timepieces constructed with the upmost excellence and exquisite designs, these young brothers have successfully created a Swiss luxury watch brand for a new era of collectors. And now, for the first year ever, the Bernheim brothers and co-founders of 88 Rue du Rhone will be presenting t ... (Read More)