It has been sought after since Antiquity, at least, for its deep, intense blue color. Typically it is used in jewellery making but it has been carved into myriad objects including game […]
Moments in Time: Zenith’s Limited Edition Lapis Lazuli Time
Fabulous Figurines
Versailles, France — They have been with us since Antiquity and probably before. Figurines have been an integral part of cultures the world over. These small figures of a person, animal or […]
Gourmet Fare: The Creative Catering Competition
Paris, France — It looks too good to eat. And that is the essence of professional catering, one of the most exacting of the culinary professions. Caterers also have to adapt to […]
An Artful Auction at Artcurial of Musical Chairs
Paris, France —It is one of the most essential objects of our day, the humble chair for sitting, reading, writing, eating, lounging, the list is endless. And next March 4th, the Parisian […]
A Man of Minerals
Paris, France —An astonishing world of agates, quartz and crystals emerges displaying the poetic and colorful language of minerals, a world that was captured in a collection and words by the great […]
Made in France : Scintillating Sapphires
Deep blue and other colored sapphires evolve in faraway places they like Ceylon, today known as Sri Lanka, the island nation of Madagascar, the mysterious Kashmir. So it does come as somewhat […]
A Gourmet Gazette Fine Find: A Rare Rum
In what appears to be a first, the fine jewellery house of ODACE and the Longueteau distillery have come together to create a unique and historic object: an exceptional bottle of exceptional […]
Manga Mania
Paris, France — It is a mysterious universe populated by monsters, ghosts, ghouls, demon slayers and grotesque characters. It is an art and literary form that demonstrates the scope of Japanese narrative […]
Critic’s Choice: A Beguiling Bestiary
Paris, France — From funky bears to spindly snakes, a golden winged pig, a quizzical owl, this is a fun-filled, feel-good fairytale-like exhibition that is clearly a show stealer which is no […]
Valentines
Sacred Works of Nature The lovebird or rather lovebirds, for there always seems to be two of them popping up together. This animal represents Valentine’s Day like no other. This small brightly […]
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