**WOMENS** Fancy vivid 10-carat purple-pink diamond fails to find a buyer

The 10.09-carat cushion cut, fancy vivid purplish pink diamond, which we listed in our list of most important upcoming auctions for 2011, has failed to sell at the Christie’s Magnificent Jewels Auction on April 12. This rare diamond was earlier expected to sell for up to $15 million, but unfortunately, it remains unsold. Tuesday’s auction brought in a total of $31.8 million, with 75 percent of the lots sold. Radul Kadakia, Christie’s head of jewelry in New York, said…

We were disappointed that the 10-carat purple-pink diamond did not find a buyer, but top-quality white, blue, pink and yellow diamonds fared very well.

A Fancy Vivid blue diamond that fetched $3.67 million, or more than $1 million per carat, thereby exceeding its high estimate. The highlight of the auction was a cut-cornered rectangular cut diamond, which went for $4.4 million. A rectangular-cut Fancy Intense Pink 6.61 carat diamond fetched $3.5 million.

However, the 10.09-carat Fancy Vivid cushion-cut was thought of to be the head turner at the auction, it failed to do so. The value of pink diamonds has increased by large in recent years. Kadakia further said…

The transaction is still alive, and though the diamond did not sell in the room last night, perhaps we’ll see something take place in the coming days.

Via: Reuters

**WOMENS** Fancy vivid 10-carat purple-pink diamond fails to find a buyer

**WOMENS** Mouawad unveils the world’s most expensive handbag worth $3.8 million

The House of Mouawad has now introduced what the Guinness World Records has labeled as the world’s most expensive handbag, valued at a whopping $3.8 million. Called “The Mouawad 1001 Nights Diamond Purse,” the luxurious handbag was unveiled by Fred and Pascal Mouawad, the co-guardians of the House of Mouawad. Pascal Mouawad said that the Mouawad 1001 Nights Diamond Purse has been designed to mesmerize with its lavish attention to detail and elaborate workmanship incorporating thousands of diamonds. The heart-shaped purse, handcrafted from 18kt gold, incorporates 18kt gold and 4,517 diamonds (105 yellow, 56 pink and 4,356 colorless) with a total weight of 381.92 carats.

The most valuable handbag in the world was designed by Robert Mouawad and handcrafted by 10 artisans over a period of 8,800 hours. Pascal Mouawad, said…

Just as the tales of Scheherazade have captivated readers with their intricately woven plots of uninhibited passion and daring. ‘The Mouawad 1001 Nights Diamond Purse’ is designed to mesmerize with its lavish attention to detail and elaborate workmanship incorporating thousands of diamonds.

Fred Mouawad commented…

This breathtaking creation is a unique masterpiece. [It’s] not only is it one of a kind but it is also the world’s most valuable, intensifying its power to enchant those who have the privilege of wearing it.

Back in 2003, House of Mouawad, in collaboration with Victoria’s Secret, made the “The Very Sexy Fantasy Bra,” the most expensive bra ever made worth $11 million. The Mouawad 1001 Nights Diamond Purse was unveiled at the Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition, and will be displayed until Sunday.

**WOMENS** Mouawad unveils the world’s most expensive handbag worth $3.8 million

**WOMENS** New Bulgari Serpenti collection hisses back

If you thought you saw the last of the Serpenti collection from Bulgari way back in 2009, then Baselworld 2011 has a reason for you to cheer! The Italian luxury brand is all set to add five more precious nuggets to the stunning collection that includes a one in yellow gold or steel with two loops and can be picked up with and without diamonds But the highlight really is the pink gold version with seven loops that can wrap your arm, and is very reminiscent of Cleopatra. The snake patterned watches spot a silver dial that compliments its sunburst pattern and resembles the head of the reptile and spots a cabochon rubellite pink crown.

I know someone that would love this!

**WOMENS** New Bulgari Serpenti collection hisses back

Another @myfabolouslife jewerly located - Black diamond bead bracelet

@avianneDiamonds has another winner in my book.  If you haven't noticed this fad, or have, and didn't realized these simplistic bracelets were actually gold, platinum and diamond encrusted, they are!

This isn't Francesca's, you will need some bread to pick on of these up.

14K White Gold Ball Bead Mens Diamond Bracelet 29.00 Ctw - $ 12,499.00.

Get yours here!

Another @myfabolouslife jewerly located - Black diamond bead bracelet

Dunhill London Lantern diamond-studded cufflinks for your man this V-Day

Cufflinks have always been a wise choice of gift for the man, especially so if he is very serious about looking smart in his corporate suit. Dunhill has unveiled its London Lantern cufflinks which is just that, cufflinks shaped in the form of the traditional gas lantern that used to be found on London’s streets and which has carried on its heritage even to this day. The $11,800 diamond-studded cufflinks are created from solid 18 ct pink gold and features the Dunhill iconic shape. For this Valentine’s, Dunhills cufflinks is, undoubtedly, a wise option. [Dunhill]

Dunhill London Lantern diamond-studded cufflinks for your man this V-Day

Pretty unique peice from @avianneDiamonds - Ruby Tennis Bracelet

I've shown you a few nice peices from one of my favorite designers Avianne & Co, and here is yet another one.

Exclusively designed by Avianne&Co., this one of a kind mens diamond bracelet is handcrafted in 10K gold and plated in black PVD. 23 large beautiful red rubies are placed all the way across the frame and total to 70.00 carats. Each prong is detailed with small round cut black diamonds which total to additional 5.00 carats. The frame measures to 8 1/4 inches in length and 1/4 inches in width. Weighing approximately 52 grams, this bracelet securely locks with a durable slide in clasp and one safety latch from the opposite side.

Marked down from$51,875 to $17,299, get yours here.

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Pretty unique peice from @avianneDiamonds - Ruby Tennis Bracelet

Crooks & Castles X Good Wood – Medusa Medallion

Crooks and Castles recently got together with Good Wood to turn their signature Medusa graphic into a wooden medallion. It is available now in black or red at the Crooks and Castles online shop. More pictures after the jump.

Source: crooksncastles.com

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Crooks & Castles X Good Wood – Medusa Medallion

@myfabolouslife rocked this in the BMF remix with Flex.

Peep here.

This glamorous mens diamond ring is handcrafted in 14K gold and plated with PVD. The ceterns set with one large round cut black diamond which is surrounded with additional smaller round cut channel set black diamonds. The outside frame is detailed with small round cut white diamonds. The band is also channel set with black round cut diamonds and small white round cut diamonds. The center measures to 1 inches in width and the frame weighs approximately 25.4 grams. Detailed to perfection, this uniquely designed mens diamond ring is an ideal accessory which guarantees any onlookers attention.

Price: $ 10,839.00 - Get yours here.

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@myfabolouslife rocked this in the BMF remix with Flex.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s $11,000 black diamond cufflinks for Asprey

The celebrity duo Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s high-end jewelry line “The Protector” with Asprey has got its first men’s item, $11,000 black diamond cufflinks featuring the collection’s signature serpent emblem. The cufflinks crafted in 18k white gold with black diamonds and emeralds are available in a strictly limited edition like the other pieces in the collection, and the proceeds will benefit one of Angelina’s charity organizations, the Education Partnership for Children of Conflict. The collection features limited edition gold jewelry and silver accessories including rings, bracelets, spoons and cups, all with the snake motif.

Via: Just Luxe

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Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s $11,000 black diamond cufflinks for Asprey

New All Carbon Fiber Rings: Try These on for Size

Typically when you see a carbon fiber ring, you think it’s combined with another type of metal such as stainless steel or titanium…in fact, all of the carbon fiber rings we’ve sold so far have been stainless steel and carbon fiber.  Now we’ve got something brand new that we think you guys will absolutely love!  We’ve teamed up with Ultra to bring you four new rings made completely out of carbon fiber.  There is one thing to see pictures, but just wait until you hold one of these…they feel virtually non-existent, weighing in at just 1 or 2 grams depending on the ring.  Here’s the four styles we’re currently selling:

Original Style / Polished

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New All Carbon Fiber Rings: Try These on for Size

Rare blue diamond auctioned for $6.4m at Sotheby's

When this brilliant sky-blue colored diamond made its appearance in the fascinating realm of natural color diamonds last month, it was expected to fetch around $5.8 million. However, this exclusive rarity comfortably exceeded the top price estimate but fell short of the 2009 record. Once part of the legendary De Beers Millennium collection, the 5.16 carat, pear-shaped internally flawless Fancy Vivid Blue gem is the first diamond of its kind to appear at any auction.

Via: Telegraph

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Rare blue diamond auctioned for $6.4m at Sotheby's

Headphones have come alive with first ever commercial crystallized headphones

Headphones have really come alive with the first ever commercial crystallized headphones. The headphones with Swarovski crystals are the result of CrystalRoc teaming up with Audio Technica. The Crystal PRO700s are adorned with over 5000 individual Swarovski crystals to give them the sparkling look and most importantly the heightened detail. Apart from the incredible crystal looks, the crystal clear sound quality on the broadest range of frequencies, from 5 to 30 000 Hz gives another reason to love them every day. The headphones with Swarovski crystals are honestly as if a veil is finally lifted from the audio gear.

Headphones have come alive with first ever commercial crystallized headphones

Interesting ring. Kinda Dope.

By Betony Vernon.

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Interesting ring. Kinda Dope.

Bell & Ross BR Minuteur Tourbillon Watch.

Bell & Ross’ BR Minuteur Tourbillon is born from a desire to combine a chronograph function with a high-precision mechanism, a genuine challenge for any real technical innovation. The Tourbillon, the most noble of complications dressed in gold, compensates the differences in precision due to the earth’s pull. Priority was given to reading the hour functions in this luxurious model. An independent small second counter and a three-day power reserve complete the time information. The timer on the left of the dial is a second, dual scale timepiece (sixty and ten divisions) that measures time in hours and minuted from a chosen moment. This stand-alone timer is fitted with a Flyback, a system for resetting to zero and quickly relaunching the measurement. The Flyback optimizes the precision and rapidity in measuring several successive times. Only 30 pieces were created in this new design with further information available through the official Bell & Ross website.

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Bell & Ross BR Minuteur Tourbillon Watch.

Arena Metasonic redefines watch-making .

In a quest for identity and sense of belonging, horology manages to impress audiences with its exceptional combination between tradition and engineering. Gérald Genta is one such brand that has preoccupied loyal connoisseurs for the last 15 years with its Arena Grande Sonnerie, only to extend the realm to perfection wit its new masterpiece - the Arena Metasonic. Launched in 1994, it has improved into a number of exceptionally complex wristwatch models ever since and only 61 in all have emerged from the Gérald Genta workshops since then. Accumulation of functions with the intrinsic complexity of the movement to be assembled and cased up takes almost a year’s work to craft just one such masterpiece. Measuring 46mm in diameter at the case middle and 50mm overall, the Arena Metasonic features a combination of vertical-polished and horizontal satin-brushed surfaces. It is fitted with an ostrich leather strap. Priced at $900k, this exceptional watch has merged with cutting-edge technology by providing a glass security box which renders it invisible until the owner pushes the biometrically programmed button that will respond to no other touch. Gérald Genta also provides it with a tailor-made case specifically developed to exalt its musicality.

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Arena Metasonic redefines watch-making .

Eccentric Parmigiani Fleurier Bugatti Type 370.

If the design of this watch fails to amaze you and keep you stunned for a while, then the price will definitely will leave you tongue-tied. The Parmigiani Fleurier Bugatti Type 370 watch is being sold in the market at a price of $280,000.

And now, that you’ve regain your composure and hopefully your breathing, be it known that the Parmigiani Fleurier Bugatti Type 370 watch is high-class all the way, from the price, design and function. This will respond to the opulent taste of people who can match that with a fat wallet.

The Parmigiani Fleurier Bugatti Type 370 watch is such an exclusive timepiece that it was supposed to be made available only to those who can afford to buy the Bugatti Veyron supercar. Thanks to exceptional demand among those who could afford the watch, but could not spare some for the supercar, the watch is now openly sold in the market.

This watch has a queer movement they call transverse, making it possible for the dial to rest on the side of the wrist and not on top. This design, which took three years to complete, was inspired by old watches which were worn by motorists on the sides so they can still tell the time while holding the steering wheel. You need to wind the mechanism every ten days, but make sure you have the pen-shaped electric tool to be able to rewind the watch in just five seconds.

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Eccentric Parmigiani Fleurier Bugatti Type 370.

Nekta Empire SS & Diamond Mens Watch Pleasing To The Eye.

Diamonds should not be made exclusive to women only because unsurprisingly, men would like their own diamonds too! The Nekta Empire SS & Diamond Mens Watch is proof that men these days are no longer concerned being labelled as “soft” when they were bejewelled watches,

Take a look at the Nekta Empire SS & Diamond Mens Watch and see if any man can resist such a temptation. The watch comes in a stainless steel case measuring 2-inch wide and 13/4 thick, with an interchangeable leather strap.

What keeps the watch eye catching is however the diamond-filled case and diamond-studded bezel. The watch has a Guilloche engraved dial with Arabic numerals in a cool yellow green color. The face of the watch reveals three metallic sub-dials to indicate the day of the week, alarm and the date.

The Nekta Empire SS & Diamond Mens Watch has luminous hands and numbers. There is a date display at 4 o’clock. It is powered by a Swiss Quartz movement.

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Nekta Empire SS & Diamond Mens Watch Pleasing To The Eye.

$10,000 Swarovski corsage is for an elegant yet sexy look .

The corsage has been one of the hottest fashion trends ever since Sarah Jessica Parker worn one in Sex and the City. What gives this figure hugging piece of garment a rarefied status is its Swarovski makeover by Ukrainian designer Verlingieri Lesya for a brand new label, by Lever couture. This most expensive strapless corsage is embellished with about 41,000 Swarovski crystals for an elegant look. This custom couture corsage is priced at a dazzling $10,000.

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$10,000 Swarovski corsage is for an elegant yet sexy look .

New Linde Werdelin SpidoLite Watch Models Available.

British watchmaker Linde Werdelin has added to their SpidoLite collection with new exquisite watches for today’s man. The new Linde Wedelin SpidoLite models come with a skeletonized Biformeter case clad in high quality grade 5 titanium with either an all black or rose gold finish. Along the same lines, this thoroughly modern timepiece houses a 1970s NOS automatic movement by Swiss manufacturer Svend Andersen and blends on your wrist with a sporty Spido alligator strap. Starting from $14,600 on the all-black model and $23,600 for the golden version. [via Selectism]

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New Linde Werdelin SpidoLite Watch Models Available.

Tag Heuer – Calibre 16 Day-Date Automatic Chronograph Singapore Limited Edition.

Following the release of their wildly popular Calibre 8 timepiece, TAG Heuer recently unveiled the second watch in their Carrera series, the Calibre 16. The Carrera series pays homage to TAG Heuer’s history of motorsports affiliation, particularly with Formula One. Accordingly, the Calibre 16 incorporates a carbon fiber-look face and green accents that reference the glowing green borders of the Formula One night track. The face integrates three secondary dials and a day/date window. A titanium case and black leather strap complete the race-inspired look. TAG Heuer will produce 250 examples, all of which they expect to sell within days of the release.

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Tag Heuer – Calibre 16 Day-Date Automatic Chronograph Singapore Limited Edition.