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Catch the Rays This Summer with Ebel’s Brasilia “Ray of Light”

By Cathy Vangieri • Jun 19th, 2008 • Category: Ebel, News

 Blending contemporary with classic The Architects of Time present the “Ray of Light”.New to the Brasilia Fashion Line, this luminous timepiece is perfect for the summer.

The dial is bursting with beams of light emanating to the edges of the case.  The white mother-of-pearl face sparkles with 10 diamond hour markers (0.160ct) framed by a sunburst [...]



Chopard and Ferretti Light up Cannes Film Festival with a One-of-a-Kind Jewelry-Gown

By Cathy Vangieri • May 15th, 2008 • Category: Chopard Jewelry, News

From Left to Right, Alberta Ferretti, Bar Refaeli, Caroline Gruosi-Scheufele



Rihanna Takes a Bow Wearing Piaget

By Cathy Vangieri • May 13th, 2008 • Category: News, Piaget

 

 
 

 
 Okay ladies and luxury watch lovers, if you’re not a Piaget fan already you just may become one after you watch Rihanna’s latest, smash hit music video “Take a Bow”.  Witness the Barbados beauty keeping an eye on the time, by catching glimpses at her classic yellow gold Piaget “Polo” timepiece.

 
In this musical story, the star is also seen with [...]



Author Celebrates Italian Hideaways Book Release

By Cathy Vangieri • May 13th, 2008 • Category: Books, News

 
Planning that perfect Italian getaway?  Start by picking up Travel Journalist and author Meg Nolan’s ultimate guidebook Italian Hideaways: Vacationing in Private Villas and Enchanting Rooms.
 

 
 After combing Italy, Meg reveals the most luxurious, off-the-beaten-path locations, the crème de la crème of luxurious places. With plenty of fabulous interior and exterior images captured by photographer David Cicconi, the [...]



Diamonds (and Pearls) are a Girl’s Best Friend, Thanks Chanel!

By Cathy Vangieri • May 9th, 2008 • Category: News

                                  Diamonds and pearls from Chanel, what more can a lady ask for?  
Pearls! Pearls! Pearls!  What piece could be more representative of classic Chanel than the “Mademoiselle?” With a bracelet of five strings of Akoya pearls mounted on five woven white gold strings, this timeless timepiece is simply elegant.  The watch dial is entirely pavé-set with 168 [...]



Zenith’s Starissime Collection, Magic Numbers

By Cathy Vangieri • May 9th, 2008 • Category: News, Zenith

 
As each woman is unique, Zenith offers the answer to expressing individual tastes through a customized timepiece.  On the dial, the diamond numeral of choice, from 1 to 99, is mounted over a sky of black mother-of-pearl.  Joining the constellation is the star-shaped opening, set by hand with diamonds (0.10 -0.15ct), in which the pulse [...]



Louis Moinet and the “Chronovintage”

By Cathy Vangieri • May 8th, 2008 • Category: Louis Moinet, News

Here’s a name the watch enthusiasts will be hearing more of…Louis Moinet. Currently preparing to launch U.S. distribution, the Swiss watch brand is no newcomer to the watch world. Here’s a piece worth noting.
The “Chronovintage” is a timepiece of understated sophistication typical of artistic master, Louis Moinet. The eminent watchmaker and author [...]



Yeah I’m Free…Free Falling with Bell & Ross

By Cathy Vangieri • May 6th, 2008 • Category: Bell & Ross, News, Watches

Putting the Bell & Ross BR 02 timepiece to the ultimate test of extreme conditions is 62-year-old Michel Fournier, experienced parachutist, pilot and former military officer.  Sometime between May 24-28, in North Battleford, Canada, Michel will particpate in what’s been coined the “Big Jump” and dive from a balloon-carried gondola in an attempt to set [...]



Be Bold with Hublot’s Big Bang “Red”

By Cathy Vangieri • May 5th, 2008 • Category: Hublot, News, Watches

 
Bright, bold and beautiful, this piece is perfect for the summer!  In true Hublot fashion the timepiece is a fusion of red gold, red rubber and sparkling diamonds.  The mechanical chronograph with automatic winding is housed in a 41mm case set with 114 round diamonds (approx. 1.22k) and six titanium screws, sunken and polished.  The [...]



Shean Leane “Double Lily Ring”

By Cathy Vangieri • May 2nd, 2008 • Category: News, Shaun Leane

British award-winning couture jewelry designer, Shean Leane offers a colorful display of gemstones in his hand crafted Double Lily Ring.  The pear-shaped Amethyst pistil is surrounded by a spray of pink sapphires, rhodalite and white diamonds.  Set in 18k white gold this bouquet is priced around $8,000.




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