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By Zahra Al-Kateb Contemporary fine jewelry artist Cindy Chao, well known for her intricate designs featuring rare and colorful gemstones, has collaborated with actress, entrepreneur and philanthropist Sarah Jessica Parker. Together they have created the 2014 Black Label Masterpiece “Ballerina Butterfly brooch”. The brooch, estimated to be in the region of $750,000 – $950,000, will... View Article

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By Cicek Erel Following a four-year restoration of a Parisian architectural jewel, The Peninsula Paris opened its doors to guests on August 1. A joint venture between Katara Hospitality and The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited, Paris’s latest luxury hotel brings a new level of opulence to the leading tourist destination in the world. As... View Article

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By Alanna Lawson With movie star Mila Kunis at its helm and a recent acquisition of luxury jewelers Fabergé, things have never looked better for leading colored-gemstone supplier Gemfields. But it is the company’s first-ever ruby auction that has investors, buyers and suppliers in a clamor. Gemfield’s CEO, Ian Harebottle, says the ruby auction in... View Article

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Richard Mille is delighted and proud to be associated with the Chantilly concours d’elegance, a contest which has breathed new life into a French tradition that first emerged in the 1920s and had threatened to disappear until now, that is… Founded by Peter Auto, the show takes place in the Chantilly gardens, close to Paris and showcases... View Article

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Perhaps Carelle’s most ambitious creation to date, this truly bespoke piece exhibits the brand’s superior craftsmanship and gemstone expertise to perfection. At the center lies an 8.52 carat vivid green emerald that shines with rare, unmatched brilliance. This extraordinary gem is surrounded by 200 flawless diamonds individually set by hand in platinum for an additional 1.82 carats of sparkle.... View Article

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All eyes will be on the stunning El Camaleón Golf Club the week of November 10-16, 2014 for the OHL Classic at Mayakoba when the world’s top PGA TOUR players will have the opportunity to compete on the Greg Norman designed, 7,000-yard, 18-hole championship course. El Camaleón (The Chameleon) is aptly named for the diverse... View Article

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By Zahra Al-Kateb Rolls-Royce has officially announced that it is to launch a new convertible model which will be released by mid-2016. It will be built on the success of the Phantom, Ghost and Wraith by continuing to deliver effortless, open-top touring through the perfect marriage of modern Rolls-Royce luxury, style and elegance with an... View Article

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By Jerry R. Landress On a recent visit to a region of Mexico known as Rivera Nayarit, which shares the airport with Puerto Vallarta, I had the opportunity to see and experience firsthand the diversity of the region and the amazing variety of luxurious accommodations available to the discriminating traveler. The goal of this review... View Article

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Quintessentially Lifestyle, the global private members club offering lifestyle management services to the world’s most discerning individuals, has partnered with British Airways to provide complimentary business-to-first class flight upgrades and special offers to members of Quintessentially Lifestyle and Quintessentially Travel. From today on, Quintessentially Members and clients of Quintessentially Travel who book flights to Europe... View Article

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San Sebastian is a well-known food destination, and Bilbao also has some establishments of merit, but in between these two Basque cities is a very interesting restaurant. In a little fishing village called Getaria is a restaurant that specialises in just one thing: the grilling of turbot, the king of fish. Along the side of... View Article

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The renowned Nihiwatu Resort on Sumba Island, East Indonesia is pleased to welcome professional waterman Mark Healey and his newly formed company Healey Water Operations (HWO) to their extraordinary list of activities. Healey, founder and head of operations, is an internationally recognized professional big wave surfer, free diver, awarded spear fisherman, and dedicated conservationist. A... View Article

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By Zahra Al-Kateb (This article originally appeared on the Spear’s website.) From the catwalks to the high street, brands from Saint Laurent to Zara all appear to feature the cozy and the comfortable for this season. With sweatpants from Rick Owens and stylish sneakers from Jimmy Choo, it’s all about making a statement with bold checkered... View Article

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