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Steam room decorated with 300 Swarovski crystals
Hot spa retreat Grand Resort Bad Ragaz in Switzerland is injecting a shot of glamor to the standard steam with a new Swarovski steam room. More than 300 crystals adorn the walls of the steam room. These twinkle like white diamonds under softly changing soothing colored lights to create a therapeutic atmosphere.
This is in fact the first time ever the iconic crystal-makers Swarovski have custom-made their glittering gems for a steam room, maybe to keep the spa allure intact. The spa spans 5,500 square meters, and offers a comprehensive range of beauty treatments and facilities, including aroma cabins, freshwater whirlpools and Roman baths. The new Swarovski steam room is now open and is located within To B. Wellbeing & Spa, and is complemented with a traditional Finnish Sauna, Kneipp Circuit and refreshing Ice Grotto.
World’s thinnest high-tech ceramic watch
Rado has now introduced what it claims to be the world’s thinnest high-tech ceramic watch “” the Rado True Thinline. This beautiful timepiece features an ultra-slim quartz movement with a thickness of less than 1mm. The collection features clear gold coloured indexes, replaced by diamonds on the Jubil version.
Siegelson’ vintage Art Deco clocks
The exquisite and novel techniques have been the highlight of Baselworld with timepieces that have been introduced over several years. And this year watch lovers will have something special to bid for. Siegelson, New York is all set to put a stunning selection of some important Art Deco Clocks dated to 1920s at this year’s Baselworld. Each of these hand crafted clocks were ahead of their times and known to being inventive freshness. The clocks that will go under the hammer include the Dodge clock from Cartier which features ebonite, diamonds, and enamel with two huge citrines on the face of the clock. Dated to the 1920s, there are only two known examples of this beautifully crafted timepiece.
Other watches include a 1929 Ostertag lapis lazuli and diamond clock that is carried on two jade and diamond elephant sculptures, a 1930 Mauboussin enamel clock set in platinum, diamonds, onyx and four rock crystals.
A jewel-studded canopy to go under auction hammer
Indian royalty has kept some manage to stash away some absolutely stunning nuggets, which rarely make a public appearance. This time a beautiful jeweled canopy from India dated 150 years ago has surfaced to be brought under Sotheby’s hammer. Commissioned by the then Maharaja of Baroda, Khande Rao Gaekwar, the canopy encrusted with more than 500,000 pearls, diamonds, sapphires, rubies and emeralds sewn on silk was meant as a gift for the tomb of the Prophet Mohammed in Medina.
Combination of Art & Jewelry
Dior Haute Joaillerie designer Victoire de Castellane has been one of them. With the latest design Fleurs d’exc¨s (“Flowers of Excess”) the artist brings back the magic of intoxicating drugs on floral patterns.
The signature collection with has been crafted with yellow and white gold and spots precious stones like opals, colored sapphires, mandarin garnets, spinels, diamonds and petrified wood. De Castellane’s intricately made hybrids each contain a wearable element, becoming “jewelry at rest, waiting to be worn.
JeanRichard Aquascope Lady Night Watch
2011 JeanRichard Aquascope Lady Night, I wondered who the type of woman to wear this watch might be. It could also be a man – given the fact that JeanRichard used the same 44.5mm wide steel case for this women’s model as the men’s model. The differences are the dial and the bezel also the available black satin fabric strap. Development costs for this watch weren’t high, but it is nice. The most appealing aspect for women will be the diamonds used on the dial for many of the hour markers. The dial is also given a new treatment, having a sort of retro 1960s look to it.
No amount of diamonds or satin straps can take away the fact that this is a dive watch at heart. It has 300 meters of water resistance and a rotating diver’s bezel. Put a rubber or leather strap on it and I think men will take to it in Asia. Inside the watch is the JR1000 automatic movement that JeanRichard uses in most of its three-hand watches.
Fenice Milano’s gold and diamonds fiat
A wealthy Chinese businessman has had a Fiat 500C custom-made for him by Italian tuning firm Fenice Milano. The Italian firm went all out to create the La Dolce Vita Gold and Diamonds 200hp. And yes, the car is gilded in 24-karat gold and adorned with diamonds. It practically takes you back to the time of the Indian maharajas.
On first impression, the Gold and Diamonds Fiat appears to be a white car with gold trimmings. The white paint actually has a golden tinge to it. This is because the paint contains 24-karat gold particles. The hood on top has fabric finished with gold thread.
The interiors of the car have made generous use of teak inserts, diamonds and leather. Teak and leather make up the wheel, with gold embellishments adding to the effect. One of the star attractions of the Gold and Diamonds 200hp is the driving console.
An additional USP of the car is the Apple iPad Supreme Edition designed by Liverpool-based Stuart Hughes. The iPad is placed on the upper end of the central console and is fitted with GPS, an audio system and Wi-Fi connectivity.
The Gold and Diamonds Fiat has had its regular engine upgraded. Car engines modification expert Romeo Ferraris tweaked the engine of the gold Fiat. So the $500,000 car that will be heading to China will be armed with a complete exhaust system, an ECU tune and an engine kit fitted with a new turbine.
Accentuate your kitchen with Alchemy’s gold and silver sinks
It is a known fact that the kitchen of the house talks about the people who live in it. You being a luxury lover would always like to adorn your kitchen with precious metals and dazzling polishes. So accentuate your kitchen with Alchemy Glass & Light’s sink. This sink comes in two variants, the first of which is crafted by “fusing real precious metals to the crackled surface of thick crystal clear glass”. Priced between $5000 and $5400, the sinks shine like real diamonds on a rich slick white metal.
Want to opt for something less in cost and dazzle, then go for the 23 carat gold fused on a ¾ inch thick crystal glass sink. Finished a halogen spotlight, this shining sink is priced between $4500 and $4900. Both the sinks are available in 15 inches or 18 inches diameters.
Skull Cufflinks from Ralph Lauren a perfect gift for Halloween
Want to buy something that would just look like a perfect Halloween Gift for your friend?! Then you should surely try the set of Skull Cufflinks by Ralph Lauren. These shimmering skull designs hace been finished with white gold and diamonds also adorn stones in the eyes section. Each pair is priced at $10,000, and also comes a velvet throw pillow worth $195.
Big Bang One Million $ Lady 38 mm is awarded the Best High Jewelry Watch of 2010
Hublot’s Big Bang One Million $ Lady 38mm, adorned with 880 baguette diamonds weighing 48 carats has recently been honored with the prize of Best High Jewelry Watch of 2010 at 6th edition of the Premier Middle East Watches, Jewelry & Pens Awards. This exquisite timepiece which was revealed at the Baselworld 2010, is cased in white gold, with diamonds being placed by invisible setting technique which makes the dazzling rocks more attractive. This complexely produced timepiece is only make to order.
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