Posted in Designer, Diamond, Jewelry, Pearl on 31 October 2009
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.
Posted in Designer, Diamond, Gold, Jewelry, Luxury on 30 October 2009
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.
Posted in Fashion, Jewelry, Products, Shopping, Swarovski on 27 October 2009
You can trust Swarovski to go to any magnanimous lengths to come up with anything you can imagine, in its crystals.
After a line of interesting products for its 20th anniversary, the brand has unveiled, not a clutch purse or shoes, but a Corsage in Swarovski crystals. The figure hugging garment has been a rage ever since Sex and The City star Sarah Jessica Parker adorned it.
For those with that money to splash around, this one may be the ultimate wanna-grab thing around. The difference now though is that it looks stunning with the crystals avatar by Ukrainian designer Verlingieri Lesya. The new label she has created it for is by Lever couture. The designer is 26 years young and got her degree at Modedesigerin, in mid-2007. The young designer is known to create exquisite design and processes with high-quality material such as Jacob Swarovski Schlepfer substances. Her effort in detail shows in this material.
The strapless Swarovski studded corsage is enhanced with 41,000 Swarovski crystals for that grand appearance. It costs $10,000, which makes it perhaps the most expensive of such pieces in the world.
Via: Richtigteuer
Posted in Concept, Designer, Jewelry, Luxury, Technology, Watch on 24 October 2009
It’s a rather regular phenomenon for brand Gerlad Genta to blow their customers away with their collections of super-stylish watches. But their newest offering Arena Metasonic is even more. One look at it and you will realise the many years they must have spent developing this concept. This timepiece is symbolic for holding the company’s obessession with giving their watches a musical twist. We have seen some that repeat time at your command and even those that chime at regular intervals. If we hear correct, you get both and some more in the Arena Metasonic watch.
The frame is 46mm wide and has been made in titanium as well as other special metal alloys to achieve a superior sound quality. The case indeed must have taken a long time to design what with the highly stylized construction that includes technical looking pushers and levers. Even the manually wound movement is very complex since it can be seen through the dial and caseback right behind the sapphire crystals. You can see the cute little hammers too that beat playfully when the sonnerie is activated. We have a sneaky feeling that you might need to wind this watch quite often.
Posted in Designer, Diamond, Fashion, Gold, Jewelry on 24 October 2009
Choosing between diamonds and chocolates is a real toughie. So how about putting the two together and save oneself from making the heart-wrenching decision. Hershey’s (Perhaps one of the most loved brands) has decided to make things a tad easier for the diamond loving chocoholic women. Come to the Hershey’s Kiss Jewelry Preview and Cocktail Party and you will know just what we are talking about.
From what we hear, the famous Hershey’s Kisses chocolates have been diamond-ised in their sterling silver and white gold avatars. So for a change, you would really want to wear it than eat it. Again, this isn’t bubblegum fashion either for the pendant exudes a classy elegance that the most refined women would like to wear.
Posted in Crystals, Designer, Fashion, Jewelry, Luxury Brands, Precious Stone, Swarovski, Worlds Most Expensive on 22 October 2009
Innovative design, technique and precision have been the hallmark of Swarovski crystals for ages.
Swarovski has been around since 1895. But its innovation in design has touched heights in the last two decades. Daniel Swarovski collection of couture jewellery and accessories celebrates its 20th anniversary, in true Swarovski style. It has brought out 20 new bags and 20 new pieces of jewellery. The collection has oversized rings, necklaces, gorgeous clutches and evening bags.
Swarovski’s latest innovation, is the Pointiage® technique, involves a method of hand-setting, enhances the crystal and illuminates its sparkle. Celebrity, Precious and Star rings by Swarovski are examples of this technique. Besides the anniversary collection, are old stones that you could find on several Swarovski necklaces, and other Swarovski products.
For a brand of crystals in accessories and practically everything around, the fan following is huge across the world. It is established, with even societies being formed in the name of Swarovski.
Posted in Diamond, Jewelry, Pearl, Precious Stone, Watch on 19 October 2009
Timepieces have earned their place in the jewelry category over the last hundred years (or even more), especially with the womenfolk. Supported by that logic, the stunning new Vicomte Watch Pendant Necklace aspires to be a huge hit with the fashion conscious with a few extra bucks to spare. Coming from the house of Van Cleef & Arpels Les Jardins, this rather unique necklace is part of a 140 piece collection.
We are told that the jewelry designers in the workshop were influenced by English, French and Asian gardens, the fountains of the Château Vaux-le-Vicomte included. The Vicomte Watch Pendant Necklace has a manual winding case that is lined with baguette diamonds that will impress you with their pure sparkles.
Posted in Auctions, Celebrity Shopping, Crystals, Designer, Jewelry on 14 October 2009
He continues to fetch in those millions. In life he suffered, but there was no dearth of riches in his prime. In death his personal belongings rake in millions, auction after auction. For, his global fan following sets him a class apart. The iconic crystal-encrusted glove of Michael Jackson that became a symbol of luxury and a rage among fans, is gone under the hammer for for £44,300, which is approximately $70,144.
Michael Jackson had worn the white glove with tiny lights at his 1984 tour selling in the Profiles in History auction at Calabasas, near Los Angeles, for £44,300, approx $70,144.
The piece was one of the two made for the singer by Ted Shell, with shinning bugle beads and Austrian crystal rhinestones. It had as many as 50 tiny lights drawing power from nine volt battery in the cuff.
Posted in Art, Auctions, Display, Jewelry, Luxury, Outdoor, Precious Stone, Products on 14 October 2009
What could be the limit of luxury? Surpassing all barriers in giving that touch of luxury to things worldly, an anniversary gift by her husband left Digi Foo-Kune floored. A Mughal Emperor once got an entire tomb built in marble for his wife, albeit posthumously. Luxury holidays, cruises, and diamonds are the order of today in anniversary gifting. Digi Foo-Kune’s husband took her to the Cycle Show 2009 and gave her an ultimate, yet unusual surprise – a custom built titanium bicycle.
What’s more, it has inset diamonds and 18ct gold parts. It wears this sleek look but that is just part of it. A lot of hard work went into building the bike. Jeweller Nicholas James of Hatton Garden to customize the bike. Not so surprisingly, building the bike took several months of labour to complete.
Would someone ever want to take this bike out into the open and ride it among people? The dazed wife cannot too, for a while, because the magnificent piece will be on display at Nicholas James’ showroom in Hatton Garden till December end.
Posted in Designer, Gold, Jewelry on 11 October 2009
The picture above features the delicate set of wings crafted from 14 carat rose gold resting on a burgundy cord. This bracelet is part of the ‘You’re An Angel’ collection sold under the brand Dyanne Belle. No that is not the name of the jewelery designer. Deb Schecter has dedicated her collection to her aunt Dyanne who was one of the founding members of SHARE, a non profit organisation meant to help people suffering from breast or ovarian cancer. Dyanne herself was diagnosed of breast cancer when she was just 28, back then in 1970.
The ‘You’re An Angel’ range of bracelets is aiming to raise funds as well as awareness about breast and ovarian cancer during this month of October.
