Saturday, 31 December 2011

Most expensive Louis XIII miniature is studded with gold and diamonds

 The purveyor of fine drinks knows that everything about a bottle of classic wine holds value. Though, the content inside it holds prime importance, many people including bottle collectors seek decanters to serve as a collectible. And, if it’s an Rémy Martin Louis XIII decanter, exotic luxury is guaranteed. The French cognac brand is well known for its pristine decanters in its Louis XIII de Rémy Martin range. While it was Louis XIII Le Jeroboam created by Cristallerie de Sèvres, which was making headlines the world over, this time it’s the Louis XIII miniature, which has been given a dazzling makeover by Mike the Jeweler from M&J Jewelry.

Hotel Rates in New York City skyrocket ahead of NYE


New York may be officially the most popular place in the US to spend New Year, but travelers will still be paying through the nose for the privilege.

CTX, the Cadillac of lawn tractor heads to Detroit Auto Show

Sun-Drop Diamond – The World’s Largest Yellow Diamond

A 110-carat yellow jewel called the Sun Drop Diamond, thought the biggest of its kind in the world, sold for a record $10.9 million at Sotheby’s auction in Geneva. Including commission the unidentified telephone bidder paid almost $12.4 million for the gem, putting it within the $11 million to $15 million range Sotheby’s had estimated before the sale.
 Gemologists rate the 110.3 carat diamond as fancy vivid yellow – the highest possible colour grading. The colour in yellow diamonds is caused by nitrogen impurities trapped within carbon molecules and hardened over the course of millions of years. The gem was discovered in South Africa in 2010 and wowed visitors to London’s Natural History Museum where it was displayed earlier this year, and also in Hong Kong.

Friday, 30 December 2011

Fan di Fendi Limited Editions

 Fendi have released two limited edition versions of their fragrance Fan di Fendi. The first, priced at £120, is a 50ml bottle placed in a leather case with a zipper.

Morgan introduces 75th Anniversary edition of its 44 sports car

Since 1936, when the iconic 4/4 sports car was introduced, Morgan Motor Company never really looked back in terms of fan following, for the sheer iconic status of the vehicle. It might not have created as many waves as the Ferrari's and Lamborghini's from the Italians, and Bentley from Britain itself, but the loyal fans of the car still swear by it till date. So, to celebrate the 75 years of the particular model, Morgan has reintroduced it as a special 75th anniversary edition. Using the traditional frame, with some minor twitches and modern customizations, the 4/4 has come alive yet again for the niche vintage automobile lover.
 Morgon 4/4 sportscar 75th anniversary edition front view

World's most expensive casket takes it really far with an adjustable headrest, all for $36,400

Nilai Memorial Park and the solid mahogany wood casket

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