Category Archives: Art

Perfection: Jaeger-LeCoultre’s La Rose Blanche Timepiece

Posted on September 23, 2010 by Alfredo Mubarah

There is something about bejeweled timepieces that never fails to attract a woman. And actress Margareth Madè is a beauty who is not afraid of such bespoke creations.  She flaunted her love for bejeweled timepieces as she was seen sporting the exquisite … Continue reading →

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Need it! Swarovski encrusted iPhone 4

Posted on September 21, 2010 by Alfredo Mubarah

I-WANT-IT-NOW! Leave it to Stuart Hughes to re-define luxury and our infatuation with the iPhone 4.  After giving us the over-the-top and bank-account-damaging  diamond edition ($21,000) and the 24ct solid gold edition ($32,000), Hughes re-dressed the iPhone 4 in gold … Continue reading →

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For the fashionable falcon, gem-studded hoods

Posted on September 20, 2010 by Alfredo Mubarah

If discerning falconers are prepared to spend thousands on an elite bird, why not spend a few thousand more on a diamond-studded falcon hood? This is the thinking of Italian jewelry design company Tiroler Goldschmied, which created the hoods specially … Continue reading →

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Princess Diana Necklace to be Auctioned Off in New York

Posted on September 20, 2010 by Alfredo Mubarah

A diamond necklace worn by Princess Diana only once will be auctioned off September 24 in New York. The estimated selling price ranges between $1.5 million to $2.5 million, according to Guernsey’s, the auction house selling the piece. A pair … Continue reading →

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How We Swag: Decoding Hip-Hop Jewelry

Posted on September 19, 2010 by Alfredo Mubarah

Just how did “bling” become a mainstream concept for jewelry? The American Society of Jewelry Historians will present a lecture titled “How We Swag: Decoding Hip-Hop Jewelry” Thursday, September 30, at 6 p.m. at the Fashion Institute of Technology, in … Continue reading →

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Cindy Chao’s Royal Butterfly inducted by National Museum of Natural History

Posted on September 18, 2010 by Alfredo Mubarah

An interesting story about the amazing Cindy Chao (Taiwan) and the induction of her stunning butterfly pin inducted into the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History: Amongst the Earth’s rarest and most beautiful creations are precious stones, in which beauty … Continue reading →

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Sotheby’s auction: Important Jewels

Posted on September 17, 2010 by Alfredo Mubarah

Sotheby’s sale of Important Jewels is planned for  September 28, 2010 in New York.  A number of the key jewels come from a private collection, which features pieces from Harry Winston, Cartier, David Webb and Tiffany & Co. A classic … Continue reading →

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Designer Spotlight: Brevard

Posted on September 16, 2010 by Alfredo Mubarah

I have been in love with the Brevard pieces for as long as I can remember.  Recently, I’ve been introduced to the most beautiful pieces come out of their collections.  I love the hammered charms with inset stones, which makes … Continue reading →

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The Guggenheim Collection by Harry Winston

Posted on September 10, 2010 by Alfredo Mubarah

The House of Harry Winston and the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation announce an exciting new product line – the Guggenheim Collection by Harry Winston. An exquisite series of diamond jewelry and diamond dials for timepieces inspired by the iconic architecture … Continue reading →

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Julianne Moore Nude Bulgari Ad Banned In Venice

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Alfredo Mubarah

Venice, Italy has banned Julianne Moore’s Bulgari ad from being posted as a billboard in the city, the Telegraph UK reports. The photo shows a nude Moore covered up by lion cubs, handbags and jewelry.  Mayor Giorgio Orsoni called the image too … Continue reading →

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