Marie de Rabutin-Chantal, better known as the Marquise de Sévigné, was born in Paris 400 years ago in the mansion of her grandparents. French aristocrat, avid letter writer she is regarded in […]
Inside 17th Century Paris with the Marquise de Sévigné
A Gourmet Gazette Fine Wear Find: A World Cup Commemorative Ring
If the Spain FIFA World Cup 2026 Champions Ring, the first official champion’s ring in FIFA history, is a little too pricey at US$12,000 or no longer available (highly likely as only […]
The Splendours of Silla: The Royal Treasures of Ancient Korea Revealed
Paris, France — Their lifestyle was lavish and luxurious, filled with gold and power. This was the life and times of the aristocracy of the ancient Korean kingdom of Silla, which thrived […]
Moments in Time: Bianchet’s Maserati Trident Birthday Time
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the famed trident emblem of the Modena-based Italian house of Maserati, the haute horlogerie Swiss house of Bianchet has brought out a limited edition of just […]
Moments in Time: Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Odyssey Time
It is one of the greatest journeys of all time and now it is the subject of one of the most awaited films of the summer of 2026. It premiered in London […]
Critic’s Choice: The Klinko Files
Paris, France — Once again our Critic’s Choice eyes are riveted towards the Galerie Gadcollection in the eclectic Marais neighborhood of Paris. Classical musician, director and award-winning photographer Markus Klinko is turning […]
Collector’s Corner: Monaco Auction Week
One of our summertime favorites is about to kick off in the Principality of Monaco. Because every summer Monaco becomes a unique destination for lovers of art, exceptional objects, dazzling jewels and […]
Lebanon’s City of Millennia: Byblos, Beautiful and Bountiful
Paris, France — Elaborate jewelry, superbly crafted rings of gold and amethyst. Fine figurines. It was one of the first great civilizations, regarded as one of, if not the oldest port in […]
A Passion for Porcelain
Paris, France -There was Sèvres, precisely The Manufacture nationale de Sèvres, one of the world’s leading porcelain manufactures which has been turning out indelibly elegant prices for over three centuries. Then there is […]
A Celebration of Franco-American Friendship at Versailles
Where there was a cake, beautiful and bold and surrounded by gold. Versailles, France— When the American Friends of Versailles organized the “A Legacy of Light” gala in the magnificent castle of […]
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