Betty Fiechter would become the first woman to head up a watch house. This house was Blancpain and the house would go on to several firsts for women’s watches. From the first […]
Moments in Time: Colorful Ladybird Time from Blancpain
A Scintillating Spring with Cindy Chao
Cutting-edge craftsmanship and Colombian cabochon diamonds cone together in this springtime collection of jewelry from the house of Cindy Chao The Art Jewel. The Taiwan-based high jewelry maker has brought out its […]
Jewelry Fit for a Princess
Customized jewelry has always been a favorite for everyone, even royalty. The Franco-British house of Merci Maman (Thank You Mummy) was founded in 2007 and rapidly became a hit when Pippa Middleton, […]
Moments in Time: Met Gala Time with Jaeger-LeCoultre
Scottish actor James McAvoy of X-Men fame and myriad other film and stage fame and his wife Lisa Liberati hit the red carpet at the star-studded Met Gala whose theme this year […]
Graceful Gold from Giberg
It is literally gold with a new twist. Giberg, the Swiss house of fine hand-crafted watch and jewelry making, has created a world first, AuroTwist, flexible 14 carat gold. At Giberg, the […]
Moments in Time: Billionaire Timeless Treasure Time
Geneva, Switzerland — The Geneva Watch Week, which drew to a close last April 2nd, was a showcase for splendid wonders. Countless wonders. And among them, the house of Jacob & Co’s […]
Chopard Hits the Champagne Carpet
Story in Pictures Los Angeles, California — Often sparkling brighter than the stars are the jewels that hit the red carpets of the world. In a new twist this year the Academy […]
Stones of the Spirit from Chopard
Paris, France — Diamonds, rubies, sapphires and tourmalines all from the heart of the good earth came to Paris at the house of Chopard for the High Jewelry season presentations last January […]
Moments in Time: Radiant Rihanna Super Bowl Time
When Rihanna, the superstar singer, revealed she was pregnant during the halftime show at this year’s Super Bowl last February 12th, she also revealed a stunning red watch on her left wrist. […]
Curating Kahlo, Frida Kahlo, the Quintessential Mexican Artist
Left: Frida Kahlo revealing her medical corset that she painted under her huipil by Florence Arquin, ca. 1951. Huipils are loose fitting traditional tunics or blouses worn in Mexico and Central America. ©DR, […]
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