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$2.7 Million Patek Philippe Watch Stars in Christie's Sale

Filed under: Timepieces / Watches, Auctions

An extremely important white gold Patek Philippe single-button chronograph from 1928, undoubtedly the only one of its kind, is expected to fetch up to $2.7 million at Christie's Important Watches sale in Geneva on May 16.

Created in 1928 on the eve of the stock market crash, the unique and complicated 1928 chronograph was a bespoke commission from one of Patek Philippe's most important patrons, though his exact identity is unknown.

The cushion-shaped wristwatch, with vertically positioned registers and Breguet numerals, is the only known example extant of a single-button chronograph by Patek Philippe made in white gold.

As such, it's perfectly possible that it could end up selling for more than $2.7 million, especially with the buoyant market for such horological masterpieces at the moment.

[via JustLuxe]

Tags: auctions, bespoke, Christies, chronograph, Geneva, gold, most expensive watches, Patek Philippe, watches, white gold

Junghans Max Bill Gold Chronoscope Anniversary Watch

by Ariel Adams (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Timepieces / Watches

The Max Bill watch is one of a few classically recognizable designs that has endured the test of time and still presents a timepiece you'd want to wear today. Produced by Junghans, the Max Bill collection was brought back (again) last year in a few really nice renditions of the classic that enjoyed a lot of modern conveniences - though the crystals are still curved plexiglass. For 2011 Junghans offers the Chronograph (Chronoscope) version of the Max Bill watch in an 40mm 18k gold case. The thin case frames the dial really well, and there are matching gold hands. Inside the watch is an automatic chronograph calibre J880.2 movement (so happy it is an automatic). In true 1960's style, the gold case with silvered dial is matched to a thin calfskin leather strap. All in all a perfect classic. Junghans will produce just 150 pieces in the limited edition Max Bill Chronoscope Gold Anniversary piece set. Price is 6,990 euros each. Now I just need to figure out what anniversary the watch is celebrating.

Ariel Adams publishes the wrist watch reviews site aBlogtoRead.com.

Tags: chronoscope, gold, junghans, limited edition, max bill, watch

Gold: How to Shine in Style

by Marsha Reid (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Apparel, Handbags, Jewelry, Shoes

Gold is a color that exudes opulence and contributes sophistication to an outfit. Whether its packaged through jewelry, a handbag or a piece of clothing, a touch of gold can instill elegance without being ostentatious.

As with any prominent color or print, to maximize its impact and make a fashionable yet classic statement, less is more. Otherwise, an abundance of gold can easily cross the line over to Vegas showgirl.

Tags: Elie Tahari, Emma Cook, gold, heels, jewelry, Lanvin, Levis, Shaesby, shoes

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World's Most Expensive Poker Set for $7.5 Million

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Filed under: Gadgets, Men's Style, Wealth

World's Most Expensive Poker Set for $7.5 Million

Talk about high stakes – Geoffrey Parker, London-based maker of the finest games on the globe, is offering the world's most expensive poker set for $7.5 million. The bespoke set comes housed in a genuine alligator skin case finished in any color the client chooses, fitted with 18k white gold combination locks and hardware. The case' suede lining features an 18k gold and diamond frame holding 384 18k white gold chips, each inlaid on both sides in shagreen (stingray skin). The chips can be in any currency and denomination the client desires; the display set features chips marked €100,000 – or about $140,000 at today's rates.

The edge of each chip is set with precious stones – white diamonds for the white chips, sapphires for the blue, rubies for the red, emeralds for the green and black diamonds for the black. The dealer button is be a larger 18 karat white gold chip set with two rows of diamonds to the edge. The set will feature an estimated 22,364 stones in all, totaling 1,012 carats. Finally there are four platinum-plated decks of poker cards. Orders are now being taken with an expected delivery time of six to nine months; the price may go up if the precious stones and metals market fluctuates.

[via JustLuxe]

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Richard Nixon's Gold-Inlaid Browning Shotgun at Auction

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Filed under: Auctions, Sports

Richard Nixon's Gold-Inlaid Browning Shotgun at Auction

In addition to Ernest Hemingway's safari hunting rifle that we wrote about on Wednesday, a rare gold-inlaid Browning 12-gauge automatic shotgun that was presented to president Richard Nixon in 1970 will be offered at James D. Julia Auctioneers' Important Firearms sale in Fairfield, Maine on March 14. The gun, estimated at $50,000 – $75,000, is also historically significant in that it was the two millionth Browning shotgun made. At one time destined for the Smithsonian, Nixon returned the gun to Browning Arms where it resided in their archives until it was given to the National Shooting Sports Foundation.

Gallery: Richard Nixon's Browning Shotgun

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Alexander McQueen Four Finger Flower Leather Clutch, Handbag of the Day

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Filed under: Handbags

The Alexander McQueen Four Finger Flower Leather Clutch is a stunning incarnation of McQueen's infamous knuckle duster clutch, which we've seen through patent leather (see: McQueen Knuckle Duster Patent Leather Clutch), lace and even controversy.

This fabulous, gothic, gold leather masterpiece is 6"W X 3½"H X 2"D, just the perfect size to fit delicately over your fingers and make you look like a badass. You'll feel like a badass, too, as you fish around inside its black leather lining for your lipstick and, presumably, your ninja stars.

We love the luxe golden flowers which will surely look even lovelier with wear. We'd pair this with black stilletos or leather boots and a mischievous twinkle.

The Alexander McQueen Four Finger Flower Leather Clutch is available for pre-order from Saks Fifth Avenue for $1,995.00.

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Mido Multifort Bicolor Watch

by Ariel Adams (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Timepieces / Watches

I don't know about you, but I love me a nice two-tone steel and gold watch. Brands like Rolex really made this look popular - but your average two-tone Rolex Submariner will cost you a very pretty penny. For that reason I am happy to see brands like Mido get on the two-tone band wagon. I've always liked the "new" Multifort watch design that debuted a few years ago. Now the sporty watch gets a bit of a "office desk" rework, with a 'bicolor' bracelet and case.

The gold elements on the bracelet links and bezel (as well as the crown and dial) are done in a pink gold toned PVD. This should be relatively wear resistant and will feature a nice high gloss finish. The case itself is 42mm wide in steel, and has a sapphire crystal. The dial of the watch has black hands and hour markers with the face being done in a Geneva stripes-like polish. The black is actually a dark SuperLumiNova luminant. Inside the watch is a Swiss ETA 2836-2 automatic with the time, day, and date. All this comes in at under $1,000. Look for it soon.

Ariel Adams publishes the luxury watch reviews site aBlogtoRead.com.

Tags: bicolor, gold, mido, multifort, two-tone, watch

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Huge Gold Nugget Found In Sierra Up For Auction

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Filed under: Auctions

A rare large natural gold nugget will head to auction in March.The nearly 100-troy-ounce gold nugget, called a "one in a billion" find, is worth about $135,000 at current gold prices but could fetch as much as $400,000 . Large gold nuggets are prized by collectors and while these types of large nuggets are found more frequently in Australia they are rarely found in California (last year an Australian nugget about three quarters the size of this one sold at Bonhams for $109,800). This one, the Washington Nugget, was found in the ground near the town of Washington in Nevada County. Fred Holabird, a mining geologist, received it when a gold prospector brought it into his Reno office in 2010.

Finding this nugget wasn't easy. Holabird told reporters that the nugget was part of an ancient riverbed and that it took heavy equipment to remove this precious metal from its home. The nugget is making the display rounds before it is auctioned off on March 15. It is at a Florida coin show this week, then it heads to the big coin show in Long Beach, California. Holabird's website, holabirdamericana.com has more information on the auction.

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Tesco Supermarkets Will Buy Customer's Old Gold Jewelry

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The business of selling gold has come to the supermarket, at least in the UK. Supermarket giant Tesco launched a gold exchange program online and in stores that allows customers to turn in their gold jewelry and receive cash deposited directly to their bank accounts. According to reports, the program, which began in November, works similar to other mail-in programs which have potential customers sending away unwanted or damaged gold jewelry in a prepaid package. After the package is evaluated the customer receives an offer letter and can choose whether or not to accept. Valuations are not done in the stores.Tesco's website says it will pay £7.81 per gram of nine carat gold. It will also accept gold coins. Like many services, the Tesco service does not compensate for stones in the jewelry so this is best of chains and other pieces that aren't set with stones which could be valuable.

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Johnnie Walker Gold Label Ice Pillar

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Filed under: Spirits

Johnnie Walker has unveiled a stylish new gift set for its Gold Label Scotch whisky designed to serve the exclusive spirit ice cold, stemming from the connoisseurs' practice of freezing their Gold Label to release its true character as the whisky warms in the mouth. Inspired by frosted gold leaves, the outer case of the Ice Pillar opens to reveal a stunning display piece that works as both a chiller and an ice bucket, conceived by top design firm QSLD Paris. Gold Label, the famed brand's Centenary Blend, is crafted from blend of 15 different whiskies, each aged at least 18 years. It's rich and mellow with a creamy, honeyed body and a slight caramel and vanilla nose. The gift set is available at select retailers nationwide at a suggested retail price of $97.

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Dartz's Racy Take on Rolls' 'Spirit of Ecstasy'

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Filed under: Luxury Cars & Autos

Irreverent Russian SUV makers Dartz have already proved themselves masters of mixing the grotesque with the extravagant – you might recall their $1.5 million gold and diamond-trimmed armored truck upholstered in whale penis leather than sent Pamela Anderson into a tizzy. Now Dartz, which also customizes ultra-luxury vehicles from other marques, has come out with a tongue-in-cheek version of Rolls-Royce's famous mascot, the Spirit of Ecstasy. The Dartz version, which is gold plated, is dubbed the Spirit of Xtasy and features a copulating couple, the male member of which bears a striking resemblance to nutty Dartz founder Leonard F. Yankelovich. Dartz is mounting the saucy statuettes on Rolls-Royce Phantoms in place of the original, along with other modifications. The folks at Rolls' UK headquarters in Goodwood will no doubt not be amused.

Tags: custom cars, Dartz, gold, luxury cars, Rolls-Royce, Rolls-Royce Phantom, Russia, SUV

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New '50s-Inspired Shades from Dolce & Gabbana's Gold Edition

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Filed under: Men's Style

New '50s-Inspired Shades from Dolce & Gabbana's Gold Edition

Last winter we wrote about the exclusive new collection of Gold Edition sunglasses plated in pure 18-carat gold from Italian fashion house Dolce & Gabbana. Now the duo has added some new designs to the luxe collection - whose fans include Brad Pitt – including two cool new Fifties-inspired styles (above) for Spring / Summer 2011. The slick shades starred in Dolce & Gabbana's Fall 2010 / 2011 men's fashion show in tribute to the 20th anniversary of their men's collections. There are two versions, one with rounded lenses and one square, available in black or tortoiseshell. Made in Italy, the sunglasses feature polarized glass, and a certificate of authenticity comes with each pair of glasses attesting to the originality, design and quality and the use of 18-carat gold. Each pair is presented in its own jewelry case featuring a plaque with the words "Dolce &Gabbana Gold Edition". Inside there is a portable case in black leather, decorated with a plaque and logo. The Gold Edition models are available at ILORI Luxury Sunglass boutiques with prices ranging from $490 - $580, except for the squared version which will be on sale exclusively in Dolce & Gabbana boutiques.

Gallery: Dolce & Gabbana SS2011 Gold Edition

Tags: Brad Pitt, Dolce Gabbana, eyewear, gold, ILORI, Italian fashion, Italy, mens style, sunglasses

KG by Kurt Geiger Jasmine Heels Sparkle Bright

by Marsha Reid (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Shoes

Can any woman resist the magnetic pull of a shiny and sparkly object? Probably not. Especially if it's jewelry or shoes. I know that I can't. I came across KG by Kurt Geiger's gold shimmering pumps ($157) and fell in love. The Jasmine is in no way practical and will most likely be worn sparingly to maintain its glowing impact but they sure are gorgeous.

The golden beauties would look incredible with a short black shift dress or paired with a stylish yet casual ensemble of slim jeans, loose cotton shirt, blazer topped off with a colorful scarf. The Jasmine is ultra feminine and feature an over-sized bow at the toe box for maximum girly effect and have a 4 inch heel. Also available in black and red.

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18kt Gold Antarctica Snow Globe Ring

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Filed under: Jewelry

Who says snow globes are just for looking at? This one, created as a statement ring and full of its own version of swirling winter magic, is meant to be worn and flaunted anywhere and everywhere except at home on a bookshelf. The Antarctica Snow Globe Ring was designed by Vincente Agor and features an 18kt gold ring bezel topped with a 47.75 carat round rock crystal cabochon centerpiece surrounded by a combination of pave set round brilliant diamonds and Paraiba tourmalines.

Named after the way the crystal resembles an icy landscape frozen and protected in time, the Antarctica Snow Globe Ring is a one-of-a-kind creation and can be yours for $9,700.

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Black & Gold Jewels Shine Bright for the Holidays

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Filed under: Jewelry

Black and gold is a striking combination. The contrasting colors and subtle golden shimmer produce a rocker's edge aesthetic with a dash of sexiness. The color palette allows for versatility and complements a wide array of outfits from casual to formal.

With the onslaught of upcoming holiday dinners and parties, it's the perfect time to showcase some of our favorite black and gold jewels that will complement your holiday attire.

First up is a gorgeous angular dark wooden ring ($2070) by Fern Freeman. This impressive statement ring has a large base and is adorned with a golden sun shaped overlay underneath rhodium silver and a sparkling pave diamond dome. Freeman's ring would be a head turning and dramatic finish to casual chic and formal outfits.

Browse below for additional jewels that will help you shine bright for the holidays. Have tips or suggestions? Contact me @marsha712

Gallery: Black & Gold Jewels Shine Bright for the Holidays