As anyone who’s been to the Kentucky Derby will tell you — it’s so much more than just a horse race. For the 170,000 people streaming into Churchill Downs on Saturday, the “most exciting two minutes in sports” will take place against a backdrop of big personalities — and even bigger hats. From flamboyant fascinators, … Read More →
This fragrance attracted a modicum of praise, mostly about its “pleasant” nature, and one judge rhapsodized about the drydown. But the general feeling was a sense of disappointment. “Built to be a blockbuster — this scent has intrigue, broad appeal and a lingering, heady sillage.” Artistic score: 5 Technical score: 7 “Clone of a clone … Read More →
The independent perfume house Aroma M has just released Geisha Vanilla Hinoki, the first addition to its Geisha collection since 2011’s Geisha Amber Rouge. (Just for reference, my personal favorites from this line are Geisha Violet, Geisha Marron and Geisha Noire.) Vanilla Hinoki includes notes of vanilla, bergamot, clove, cardamom, nutmeg, cedarleaf, lavender, leather, patchouli, amyris and … Read More →
Five men have been arrested after police responded to a smash-and-grab jewellery raid at Brent Cross shopping centre in north London. Officers were called to the raid at about 2.30am on Wednesday and later found sledgehammers and pick axes. Scotland Yard said at least a dozen suspects had smashed windows and stolen items from Goldsmiths … Read More →
Hong Kong-based luxury retailer Emperor Watch & Jewellery Ltd recently presented two new collections – “Love is All,” which commemorates Mother’s Day, and “PAIO,” which celebrates love and marriage. According to the company, Love is All is a collection of pendants, earrings and rings representing a mother’s profound and everlasting love. Dominating the collection are … Read More →
ewellery designers are encouraged to submit their finest work to the 2016 edition of the JMA International Jewelry Design Competition. Organised by the Hong Kong Jewelry Manufacturers’ Association (HKJMA) and Hong Kong Jewelry Express, the 2016 competition centres on the theme “Unity,” which can hold multifold meanings: The harmony of different shapes and forms in … Read More →
Fancy blue diamond prices increased by 1.7 percent in the first quarter of the year, according to data gathered by The Fancy Color Diamond Index. During the same period, fancy yellow diamonds saw price declines of 1.8 percent while fancy pink diamonds saw a 0.3 percent price increase. The Fancy Color Diamond Index is published … Read More →