(Photographer: Brendon Thorne/Bloomberg) Storied French fashion empire Christian Dior, which first opened its doors in 1947 in the heart of post-war Paris, easily remains the planet’s largest retailer focused on clothing, shoes and accessories, according to Forbes’ Global 2000 list. The high-end retailer saw sales rise by double digits last year to a record-breaking 44 billion euros ($49 … Read More →
A 34-kilogram pearl, uncovered by a fisherman 10 years ago off Palawan Island in the Philippines, could be the largest natural pearl in the world, according to a recent report. The pearl was discovered after the fisherman’s anchor became stuck on a giant clam on a windy day, a report on the Philippine Daily Inquirer … Read More →
The largest colour flawless diamond ever to be auctioned is expected to sell for nearly £20 million. The pear-shaped gem weighs 101.73 carats and is one of the most perfect diamonds in the world, according to Christie’s, which will hold the ‘Magnificent Jewels’ auction in Geneva, Switzerland. Christie’s head of jewelry, Rahul Kadakia, says the … Read More →