Bold, audacious, elegant, scintillating. The new collection of rings from the French house of Isabelle Langlois is opulent and charismatic. Even its name glows in the dark, Scheherazade, the bedtime story teller […]
The Sparkle of Scheherazade
Moments in Time: Bucherer New York Time
New York, New York — It was one of those grand openings that New York loves. The Swiss house of Bucherer, a luxury jewelry and watch maker and retailer of high end […]
Perfume Perfection from the House of Alex Simone
Indian summer is finally upon us and the gourmet way to take it in is on a lush terrace overlooking the Mediterranean Sea on the French Riviera. Scents of citrus, lavender and […]
Moments in Time: Bond Time, James Bond Time
It all began back in 1995 with GoldenEye, when it was decided that the world’s best known spy, diver and dapper dresser, James Bond, should wear a Seamaster with a blue dial. […]
A Gourmet Gazette Birthday Tribute: 100 Years of Habanita
Paris, France — It’s all about a family owned house, a heady perfume, luxurious ingredients and the world of the Roaring Twenties. Habanita, the celebrated perfume of the house of Molinard is […]
Moments in Time: Chiming Time from Jaeger-LeCoultre
This complex, beautiful and resounding timepiece is a marvel of what the hand of man can fashion. It was ninety years ago in 1931 that the house of Jaeger-LeCoultre launched a timepiece […]
A Sparkling Stone: Sharon Stone in Chopard
Monte Carlo, Monaco — It was the 5th Monte Carlo Gala for Planetary Health under the aegis of the Monaco Foundation. Hosted by Prince Albert II of Monaco at the Prince’s Palace, […]
She Wears a Rainbow
Paris, France — This is everyday luxury. The house of Gaya Joallerie, named for Gaia the early Greek deity that personifies Mother Earth, is a Parisian house of fine jewelry founded by […]
Sparkling Venice
It is one of the oldest and one of the most venerable of film festivals. The 78th Venice Film Festival is underway until September 11th with 21 films being shown in competition […]
Moments in Time: Iridescent Time
Icy diamonds and iridescent mother-of-pearl join their natural forces on the outstanding dial of Harry Winston’s sophisticated Emerald collection of watches. Enhanced by colorful cabochons, the house has brought out a new […]
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