It’s a TV stand to behold. We are talking in the language of Horgan Becket, which is a Brooklyn based architecture and design firm. Well, this ‘not so much heard of’ company has grabbed everyone’s attention thanks to a spectacularly television unit created by their extremely talented team. The concept works well for it blends the traditional with the modern to give a fine aesthetic expression never seen before.

Horgan Becket has made use of cast iron insteadof the wood venner which seems to be a more popular choice in the present day decor requirements. And that is just the reason why they are winning kudos from all over. Well, at least someone is daring to be different and pleasing at the same time!
That said, the company also offers the option of complete customisation. So just in case cast iron stand mounted on wheels does not work well for you, do not fret because you can choose from other components too. All this is done while maintaining Horgam Becket’s art of designing and crafting. At a price of $12,000, you deserve nothing but the best from this brand.

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Fashionistas appreciate the asymmetric diamond layouts in their watches. That assured, they will definitely fall for the one attempted by Montblanc. Come January and the watch world will witness the all new Star Pluie d’Etoiles luxury watch for women. And from the looks of it, one can safely expect something truly extraordinary. The design is such that the case and the dial work in synergy for an overall harmonious effect.

The frame holding the watch has been made from 18 carat white gold and is 36mm wide. Several baguette cut diamonds line the bezel on the outside while the inside has been done up with what looks like to be round cut diamonds. And mind you, all of these 298 dimonds are top Wesselton.

As for the dial, black Tahitian mother-of-pearl has been used to craft it. It also bears an engraving of the Montblanc star ‘falling’ with diamonds. The movement is in sync with the Swiss ETA automatic. The signature Montblanc “12″ stands out. With it’s stylish alligator strap, this one makes for a chic winter watch for the fashionable ladies out there.

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Ring watches are not a novelty anymore. The pattern has been done several times before but we do feel that none have been as good as the one attempted in the Digit Watch. This one is aimed to steal the hearts of both men and women alike with such a generous an option of customization that you will be nothing short of being ‘floored’. Manufactured in London, this one is already being celebrated as one that even surpasses brands like Rolex and its much celebrated peers.

So much about the aura of the ring watch, let us tell you what keeps it ticking. An 18 carat white gold ring with an Aquamarine jewel face decorated with 142 diamonds holds the watch complete with a crown that can be manually wound.

A rather nifty style for women who always look for something unique for themselves, this one works pretty OK for men who do not mind wearing bling on their pinky finger. The watch makes use of 17 jewel manually wound movements that have been carefully inserted into the watch. The price tag reads 8,000 British Pounds.

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We have seen enough of the U.S. flag’s customisation in fancy clothes, stylish cars and even sporty bags; it really is practically everywhere. But something that hasn’t been witnessed before is a jewelry designed in the shapes of various American states. It is Maya Brenner who brings you the option of wearing your home turf around your neck. Well, you can always substitute it with your favorite one too.

So, you get pendants forming the outline of the state made from solid gold (14 carats) and silver, the choice is yours. Also, you have the option of adding a small diamond mount anywhere along the outline. We think it would work wonders if you are lucky to have your native place marked out like that. These pendants are suspended from 16-inch gold chains.

The pictures here feature a pendant shaped after Texas and it is already a huge hit with famous Texas natives like Eva Longoria Parker and Jessica Simpson. Eva goes on to admit that she wears it because “no matter where I am, my heart is in Texas”. The price is pretty affordable too. $300 isn’t much when you can wear your home, not on your sleeve, but around your neck!

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If plastic is way out of your league, then you might like the feel of the tailor made handsets that make use of the finest materials available today. And these would be some real athentic stuffs like walnut, elm, Zebrano or even Wenge. It is brand Bellperre that prides itself for creating a luxury phone series that none can match. Its latest offering too combines taste and lifestyle extremely well with the newest in technology.

The Bellperre phones weigh 120 grams and have dimensions to the effect of 100 x 44 x 15.3 mm. This is more than enough to support a tri-band GSM connectivity 900/ 1800/ 1900. Among other features, you can easily spot the 2-inch sapphire crystal scratch-resistant display, stereo Bluetooth, email as well as a version of Windows Mobile.

Bearing a price tag of $2,000, the Bellperre phones can be customised with hand-polished steel, yellow gold, rose gold or even platinum. Again, the brand offers 110 types of genuine exotic leathers like shark, buffalo, alligator and even lizard for you to choose from. Diamonds and gemstones can also be added to form initials or company logos at a extra price, of course!

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And we though all sorts of diamond watches had already been made. Well, almost! Brand Century has come up with a very unique way to do the unexpected. It has come up with a very graceful use of synthetic sapphire crystals that it is known for. Close to 341 diamonds along with nine of these large and clear sapphire crystals have been cast in 18 carat white gold to create the spectacular Century Grace Watch.

As far as the dial goes, it too bears the gentle kiss of the sapphire crystals. This has been cut and polished in hand to complement the 164 baguette cut diamonds on the case. There are dauphine watch hands to mirror the dial.

One look inside the mechanism, and you can easily spot the quartz movement which works quite well for the art deco angularity of the watch. The bracelet strap has been made in 18 carat white gold and sports eight more Century sapphire crystals. We do realise that Century is quite a big name in the Asian markets (Japan and India to be specific). It’s just a matter of time that it will become popular in the west too. Let’s wait and watch.

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We like festivities. First it were the orange pumpkin faces adorning the decorations and now they have given way to the Christmas-sy stuff. It is always exciting to hang that first bauble and if the object in question comes with a $136,000 price tag, then you can actually photograph the event in your memory. Well, a very beautiful bauble made from 18 carat white gold and decorated with one and a half thousand sparkling diamonds is creating a buzz in the luxury markets.

A real treat to the eyes, this spectacular piece will bring a whole new shine to your Christmas with a big hole in your purse, but who cares as long as you can enjoy a festival a bit more than usual. Apparently, diamonds aren’t the only precious stones used atop this one. In fact, there are some 188 red rubies too that shine on the two stunning rings of 18 carat fat gold wire revolving around the bauble.

We are told that it took almost a year to develop, design and manufacture this unique bauble. And all the credit for it must go to 38 year old Mar Hussey, who is the owner of Hallmark Jewelers, for conceptualising this ultra-luxe item.

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The recession might have activated a slowdown in the designer watches market but it could not do anything to dampen the spirits of Christophe Golay. Well, this brand believes that there will always be buyers for ultra-luxury items whether financial hard times or not. In fact, it was with this optimism that it just launched a $350,000 worth super-end timepiece in the U.S markets.

This new range of real stylish and rather extravagant watches comes from Cephee (that’s the name of the product line) and display the finest of Swiss craftsmanship and technology. Among the first ones to be introduced under the new Cephee tag, the watch is called ‘Ether’.

This speciman reflects richness at its purest. 150 precision set baguette diamonds run along its frame while and invisible channel setting lets each stone to reflect all the light that it absorbs. Amidst all the sparkling white ices, the delicate blue-tinted sapphire hands make a very strong impression. As for the strap, it has been made in hand from a very soft and supple leather. Even the buckle is handmade. It’s a limited edition, so what are you waiting for?

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Lately we have seen that jewelry has gradually found its way into the male closet too. But so far, it were the golds, silvers and platinums only with maybe some diamonds to go with. However, male model and reality TV star Marcus Schenkenberg is trying to change things a little. Well, he perhaps is among the first one to come up with a line of pearl jewelry targeted at the metrosexual men out there. This little endeavour (and perhaps, among the first ever) of his has come from his partnership with a German pearl specialist.

Sold under YOU ROCK by Marcus Schenkenberg, this collection has several spectacular pieces in black-silver combinations that have been designed by Mayk Holländer though we would have liked to see Marcus try his hand at it too. Holländer has made use of black brilliant-cut diamonds and highlighted those with vividly colored Fiji cultured pearls.

You can choose from black chokers made in leather, silver, knotted silk or stingray leather. These usually sport real sexy pendants shaped after an anchor, a cross, a skull or just highlight a single pearl. Matching bracelets made from black knotted silk adorned with brilliant cut diamonds and Fiji cultured pearlsare available too.

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We have said it so many times and we do not shy away from saying it again that ‘diamonds are a girl’s best friend’. This is no exaggeration when brands and creations like the Bagues Boule ring are anything to go by. This $16,620 worth ring comes from the workshop of none other than the immensly talented jewelry designer Edouard Nahum. As for the diamonds, you can see several of them in shades of both black and white, all mounted very artisticaly on the white gold ring. We are told that the total worth of the precious ices used to make this ring equal 8.24 carats in total.

The triple ball design of the Bagues Boule ring is very stylish. In fact, it is apt enough to be worn at all your high profile dos. Trust us when we say that all the ladies will be in a state of admiration mixed with a dose of envy.

We like the clean lines of this piece of art jewelry. Nahum has very clevery endowed this one with a series of color. One ball is in the color black with hints of gray, one is silver with hints of black while the third ball is in a clear shade of silver. A must have but yes, go with a loaded purse when shopping for this one.

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