October 10th, 2009
Paris-based jewelry designer Lorenz Bäumer, that had designed anonymously for Chanel and Baccarat has designed a fine jewelry collection for Louis Vuitton.
The collection is named L’âme du Voyage (“the soul of the trip”) and connects Louis Vuitton’s travel heritage with Bäumer’s own penchant for going places, in fact he has lived in Bonn, Germany; Amman, Jordan; Montreal; and Tel Aviv.
The collection consists of six sets, a one-of-a-kind necklace the focal point of each, with prices running up to $2.5 million.
October 2nd, 2009
Petra Diamonds has announced the recovery of a 507.55-carat rough white diamond from the famed Cullinan Mine in South Africa.
This spectacular gemstone was recovered on Thursday 24 September and is currently with experts for analysis.
Initial examinations indicate that the stone is of exceptional color and clarity, and is most likely a Type II diamond.
September 18th, 2009
Celebrity couple Fann Wong and Christopher Lee unveiled their bridal jewellery collection: Starbliss, Romantique and Love Lace.
Designed by Wong, the three collections sponsored by Celestial by Goldheart are worth an estimated S$2.5million (US$1.8 million).
A highlight of Starbliss is a 60-carat diamond necklace where each diamond is supposed to represent the different milestones of the couple’s courtship.
September 15th, 2009
After two years of planning, Fabergé, the brand famous for its ornately jeweled eggs, has presented its first jewelry collection in 92 years.
The collection uses hundreds or thousands of tiny gems on each piece to create mosaic effects on rings, brooches, earrings and necklaces.
The collection was designed by Parisian artist-jeweler Frederic Zaavy in collaboration with Faberge Creative Director Katharina Flohr.
September 5th, 2009
The first backstage video of Lily Allen’s Chanel new campaign have finally hit the web.
She was shot by Karl for a new Chanel handbag line, Chanel Coco Cocoon which brings a more fresh and playful mood to the classic French maison.
The bags are reversible and will be out in October.
September 4th, 2009
A harmonious and elegant design is featured in the earrings Luci, the Italian for Lights, by the young designer Francesca Furzi.
Two cylinders, one illuminated by a polished surface, the other enriched by sparkling Pavé of diamonds, accompanying the sinuous and sensual movements of a woman.
Luci are the simplest, easiest, and most convenient way for woman to make her look more polished.
