Infamous for guessing the winner of the past World Cups, the psychic octopus Paul has been immortalized in a 22-karat gold figurine.
From Kolkata, India’s Shree Ganesh Jewelry designers comes this luxurious figure that was recently presented at the 2010 India International Jewelery Show.
Made entirely of 22-karat gold, Paul the Octopus weighs in at 7.27 pounds and is being valued at around $171,650. Wow, I bet Paul wished he was still a trim 7 pounds.
/>To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the classic cartoon character Snoopy by Charles M. Schulz, a Hong Kong jeweler has created a 207-carat Diamond Snoopy.
Infamous luxury brand TSL has given Snoopy the grand treatment with a whopping 207-carat Diamond Snoopy. At 5.5 inches, this luxury Snoopy features 9,917 diamonds, 783 black diamonds and 415 rubies. It took TSL’s designers over eight months to create this sparkling Snoop and if you have a spare $427K lying around he can be yours!
As many a chauvinist would say, the engagement ring is your downpayment for world of hurt. But for many guys, the process of procuring a ring alone is already a world of hurt.
The whole three-month’s pay rule is basically a marketing ploy but that’s how rings are viewed these days. And how much you earn in a month would dictate the kind of ring (based on color, clarity, and carat) that you can afford.
Here’s one of the most expensive engagement rings out there – the De Beers platinum ring. The diamond on this one’s 9 carats. Not really the biggest but is almost flawless and tops in clarity.
It’s valued at $1.83M.
Now that’s how many decades of work before Mr. Average Joe can buy this ring?
Say hello to the new and luxurious John Hardy Kali collection.
Created with Bali in mind, these silver and woven leather designs are the perfect gift idea for your valentine this year.
At the same time comfortable and chic, this luxury jewelry collection will work for both play and work.
British jewelry company BR Republic has recently launched their latest luxury line and it’s sure to impress your inner Spartan.
The line includes a sterling silver Spartan pendant and the sapphires and black rhodium Spartan mask ring that Beyonce gifted Jay Z with.
Live like a warrior this year!
The Salon Privé, Europe’s finest and largest dedicated display of supercars, exotics, classics and luxury goods set up English garden party style, will return to the refined lawns of London‘s famed
Salon Prive' to take place in late July 2010.
Hurlingham Club on 21st – 23rd July 2010.
An exclusive selection of jewelry, watches, boats and more will be on offer alongside a seven-category Concours d’ Elégance, to be sponsored by Chubb Insurance. Organizers say 2010 promises to be Salon Privé’s most popular year yet and a motoring and social occasion unlike any other.
Entry to the event is by advance ticket purchase only. Individual tickets as well as private hospitality marquees are available to reserve now; visit www.salonprivelondon.com for more info.
The 35.56 carat Wittselsbach diamond that has been recut to 31.06 carats will soon see a public display come early 2010.
The infamous diamond will be sitting near the 45.52-carat Hope Diamond at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History starting January 28, so you’d better start making plans now!
During a recent Christie’s auction, bidding went rampant when it came to this impressive 5 carat Vivid Pink diamond.
When all bets were counted, this amazing diamond ended up selling for a whopping $11.7 million, making pink the new luxury gem of choice this year.
Speaking as a Texas girl, I must confess that the common mindset here is “American by birth, Texan by the grace of God“. So with that in mind, what better Christmas gift could there be than a state necklace from Maya Brenner?
State necklaces from Maya Brenner.
The necklaces are available in 14k gold or sterling silver and feature 16″ chains and have the outline of the state of your choice. For enhanced personalization, you can add a small diamond mounted anywhere you choose along the outline (sucks for those in Austin but cool for those of us in Dallas or Houston).
The pieces are available in 14K gold or sterling silver, with or without the small diamond. The Texas necklace shown at sells for $300 and is a favorite with Texas natives Eva Longoria Parker and Jessica Simpson.
You’ve got to hand it to Louis Vuitton because they do conjure up some unique concepts for luggage and bags. As you
Louis Vuitton provides luxury cases for timepieces.
may recall, Vuitton recently entered into the luxury timepiece market — and what better way to carry you stylish accessories than in one of their prestigous cases.
One case is trunk style, and suitable for 8 watches ($4,070). While the other is more like a roll case, and sized for 3-4 watches ($620). Each are made in France, with the brand’s usual style and noticeable exterior.
