Geneva | the CITIZENS of FASHION

The largest pink diamond in the world sold for 74,1 million dollars

November 14, 2013 by The CoF

Yesterday the auction house Sotheby’s was lucky to not only set a record price for the work of the American artist Andy Warhol , but also to sell the most expensive diamond in the world . Such a large amount was never gave at any auction before for just one gem , as for the ” Pink Star ” .The diamond was auctioned in Geneva for 68 million Swiss francs (74.1 million dollars). According to the head of the European […]

Categories: News • Tags: Andy Warhol, Christie, Diamond, Geneva, Pink Star, Sotheby

Savelli-Geneve : The first luxury smartphone specially for women

September 4, 2013 by The CoF

The jewel of tomorrow. Created specially for women. Imagined by Alessandro Savelli. Bringing together technology and elegance. Revealing something truly new… White diamonds, exquisitely set. Sculpted rose gold, hand-polished to perfection. Ultra-Bombé sapphire crystal, stunning in its clarity. The first luxury smartphone specially for women, handmade in Switzerland as a precious piece of jewellery. Face of the brand is the daughter of Carine Roitfeld , Julia Restoin Roitfeld who was shot by the famous french fashion photographer Patrick Demarchelier . Prices […]

Categories: Design, Fashion, News • Tags: Alessandro Savelli, Diamonds, Geneva, Jewellery, Jewelry, luxury, Savelli-Geneve, smartphone, Technology

Gina Lollobrigida , Jewels Auction

April 15, 2013 by The CoF

Twenty three Bulgari jewelry belonging to the legendary Gina Lollobrigida will be auctioned at Sotheby in Geneva on May 14th 2013. The proceeds from the sale will be donated to the Stem Cell Research association which promotes and foster the research and innovation in the field of stem cells. source vogue.it

Categories: Fashion, News, People • Tags: Bulgari, Geneva, Gina Lollobrigida, Jewelry, Sotheby, Stem Cell Research

Vacheron Métiers D’Art Florilège Collection For SIHH 2013

January 28, 2013 by The CoF

Since it’s founding in 1755 Vacheron Constantin has endeavored to build an identity on the pursuit of excellence. A Vacheron watch is not merely a timepiece but instead a reflection of the culture and era to which it belongs. In an effort to pay tribute to women, Vacheron Constantin is all set to dedicate most of its new watches to women in 2013. The Métiers d’Art Florilège collection is collaboration between watch manufacturing and artistic crafts, together combining to represent Vacheron’s fundamental […]

Categories: Fashion • Tags: Geneva, Robert John Thornton, Vacheron Constantin, Vitreous enamel, Watch

The Best Of Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (part 1)

January 22, 2013 by The CoF

The world’s leading watchmakers have come together in Geneva this week, for the 22nd installment of the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH), the premier platform for groundbreaking timepiece design. As the houses unveil their latest innovation, pushing the boundaries of technical function and precision even further, we take a look at the first pieces to take to the stage. The Grande Reverso Lady Ultra Thin Duetto Duo watch by Jaeger-LeCoultre For the 22nd installation of the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie, […]

Categories: Design, News • Tags: fashion accessories, Geneva, IWC, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Rafael Nadal, Richard Mille, Sébastien Loeb, Switzerland, Yohan Blake

Swatch Acquires Harry Winston

January 14, 2013 by The CoF

Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes: the song Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend made jeweller Harry Winston famous. Photograph: Sunset Boulevard/Corbis The Swiss company said it would pay up to $1 billion for the Harry Winston brand and its jewelry and watches business, which includes 535 employees and a production company in Geneva. Memorialized in song by Marilyn Monroe in the film “Gentlemen prefer Blondes,” Harry Winston (HWD)became the first jeweler to lend jewels to an actress for […]

Categories: Fashion, News • Tags: Geneva, Gentlemen prefer Blondes, Harry Winston, Hope Diamond, Marilyn Monroe, New York Stock Exchange, Swatch, Swatch Group