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57,000 Carat Emerald, Called “World’s Largest,” Up for Auction
What is being described as the “world’s largest cut emerald” was auctioned in Canada by Kelowna-based Western Star Auctions on Jan. 25.
The 57,500 ct. oval stone weighs around 25 pounds and is the “size of a watermelon,” Western Star Auctions owner Mike Odenbach tells JCK.
The stone, named Teodora (or “God’s Gift”), has been appraised at [...]
James Bond 007 50th Anniversary Collector’s Piece
To celebrate fifty years of James Bond films, Omega is releasing a special update of the popular Seamaster Diver 300m James Bond watch which has been worn by 007 in every adventure since GoldenEye. The James Bond 007 50th Anniversary Collector’s Piece has been created in two sizes, 41 mm and 36.25 mm. Find wallpaper [...]
Gucci Flora by Gucci Garden Collection
The prestigious Italian fashion house of Gucci launches a new collection of fragrances under the creative director of Frida Giannini. It comes out in May 2012 and is named Flora by Gucci Garden Collection. The collection includes the five most important blossoms outlined on the legendary Gucci scarf designed by Vittorio Accornero for Princess Grace [...]
End of the Mayan world as we know it
Guatemala
Doomsayers could be right: the world will indeed end on 21December 2012 – at least for the Mayans. The calendar of the Mesoamerican civilisation, which began more than 5,000 years ago, finally comes to an end this year. And travellers can visit the temple complex in Guatemala where a record of the earliest date in [...]
Recon Instruments Supports Contour Cameras
If you are the sort that is really into action sports, you will probably really like the Recon Instruments goggles. These goggles have a little display integrated so you can get all sorts of detail on the ski or snowboard skills you have at any given time.
The Android based electronics has an app that lets [...]
De Bethune and the Ninth Mayan Underworld
De Bethune tells us that the ninth step of the Bolon Yokte Ku, the cosmic pyramid of the Mayan civilization, symbolizes the advent of a new world, the ninth underworld, according to which the evolution of consciousness is believed to reach its highest level. The brand marks the occasion of humankind’s symbolic passage into this [...]
Diesel Only The Brave Tattoo
Only The Brave collection by Diesel receives another edition in 2012, which arrives for sale in March. The new Only The Brave Tattoo is available in the characteristic flacon (a glass fist), in dark shades, with inscribed Only The Brave Tattoo in “La Graffiti” style. The outer packaging goes great with the design of the [...]
Valentine’s Break in London
We should Coco
Things are getting spicy at the Mercer Street hotel. Couples staying on Valentine’s Day are treated to a gift box of goodies by upscale erotic brand Coco de Mer, including a blindfold, tickler and massage oil. Off Seven Dials near Covent Garden, the hotel is surrounded by many of the capital’s best [...]
Sony laptop gets the steampunk treatment to the delight of brass lovers
the steampunk mods, no? Nahh. John Dunn originally made this steampunk laptop for Sony, but can now be yours.
Made from birch plywood, pine wood, copper and brass, Dunn’s steampunk laptop modifies a 16-inch Sony Vaio F, while maintaining its usable ports, backlit keyboard and serviceability.
Strictly speaking, the “eCog Mercury” is really only an exterior mod [...]
Armani Suit Is Actually A Pyjama Suit. Why?
So… this exists. It’s a suit. And a pyjama. It… is this like a men’s version of a maid’s outfit? Like… is that what’s going on here? I hear some women like men in suits, so, uh… I mean, why else?
There’s no price or availability at the moment, but these have been sold in the [...]