Celebrity Life

The black diamond specialist talks to us about his new brand, his illustrious career and why he’s obsessed with Amber.

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Our insatiable desire to track, and even harness, time leads to an even greater craving for timepieces that distinctively and precisely do the job. This year marks the fifth anniversary of the Elite Traveler Top Watches feature: the journey to track time, or timepieces, on an annual basis. Little could we have known that we... View Article

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Mickey Mouse is a symbol of innocence for many but for John Paul, it represents the temptation of a hedonist lifestyle.

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Patek Philippe drops three new chronographs on an eagerly waiting world: Ref. 5204R-011; Ref. 5905/1A-001; and Ref. 5930P-001.

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The auction market for rare Scotch whisky has continued its strong pandemic-era growth and is anticipating a record number of bottles sold in 2021, with demand shifting away from the highest price bottles to a mid-tier rare investment. New analysis by Rare Whisky 101, which tracks global sales and auctions of single malt whisky, has... View Article

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As the past decade has seen people demand more information and assurances that their diamonds are ethically sourced, or even opting for lab-grown or crystal alternatives, where does this leave the natural diamond industry? Far from the huge growth at the beginning of the 21st century, the past decade has seen a decline in demand... View Article

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Family-run Brooklyn Home Company, a development firm of artists and builders known for creating innovative design-forward living spaces, has announced the launch of 488 Sterling Place in Brooklyn’s Prospect Heights neighborhood. The boutique eco-friendly condominium consists of 25 bespoke one- to four-bedroom homes and is located between the buzz of Classon and Washington Avenues, just... View Article

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As New York came back to life earlier this Spring, chef John Fraser was finally able to open the doors to his Aegean-inspired Midtown restaurant, Iris. In the works for over two years, the new eatery from one of America’s most vegetable-forward chefs takes diners on a voyage through a culinarily rich and distinctive region,... View Article

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Touch. I’m craving it. Having experienced the first part of a pandemic that hasn’t quite expired and having forgone my frequent spa habit for so many months, I’m inclined to agree with the words of chess champion Bobby Fischer who wrote: “Nothing eases suffering like human touch.” As the world heals, and the best spas... View Article

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Having been in the business for nearly 275 years and supplied every successive British Monarch since King George III, fine wine and spirit merchants Justerini & Brooks has earned a reputation for unrivaled expertise. Now, the historic purveyor is offering aspiring Scotch connoisseurs the chance to step into its world and gain unique access to... View Article

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Robust and reliable timepieces that perform flawlessly for every season and reason.

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As people think seriously about their lifestyles following perspective-altering lockdowns, they are focusing on upgrading their primary residence with space, nature and wellbeing at the top of their list of priorities. A new report from Knight Frank surveyed over 900 high-net-worth individuals across 49 countries and found that 19% have moved since the pandemic began,... View Article

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