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Thursday 23 August 2012

Meta Luxury Jewels - The Most Elegant Jewellery in the World


To own a piece of Jewellery that is an example of amazing craftsmanship, rarity and timeless elegance is testimony to a truly meta luxurious lifestyle.

Jewellery that invokes lust, desire and wants. The pieces shown below are the ones that you should work towards owning, and if you already do own some of them, enjoy and cherish them.
The most sought after works of art, the rarest of the rare stones, and meta luxurious brands that have catered to the most discerning buyers for centuries.

The Blue Diamond Crossover Ring- Bulgari   

The Blue Diamond Crossover Ring by Bulgari

One of Bvlgari's finest pieces- the Blue Diamond Crossover Ring


This magnificent ring is a perfect example of the amazing craftsmanship of Bulgari, well known for its unique and intricate designs. The piece is studded with two crossover diamonds — rare blue and vivid white. The blue diamond used in the ring has been rated as highest grading for a colored diamond that weighs 3.72 and SI2 clarity. The white diamond weighs 3.93 carats, D color and is certified as VS2 clarity.

Last known price: US$ 2.9 million.

The Blue Diamond Ring – Chopard

The Chopard Blue Diamond Ring



Chopard, as already mentioned, is one of the most famous names in making artistic and attractive jewelry.
Chopard’s Blue Diamond is an oval shaped massive blur diamond mounted on top of a white gold ring with a support of glowing small white diamonds.

Chopard’s Blue Diamond Ring costs around US$16.26 million

Diamond Drop Earrings – Harry Winston

The Platinum mounted Diamond Drop Earrings by Harry Winston


Diamond Drop Earrings by House of Harry Winston are known to be the best and the most expensive earrings ever made. The earrings consist of total 4 pear shaped diamonds, weighing almost 60 carats, are mounted on platinum in such a way that the prongs are not visible unless you have a closer look at them.

The estimated price is US$8.5 million.

Three Diamond Ring – JAR of Paris

Internally flawless D color Three Diamond Ring by JAR of Paris


An exquisite three-diamond ring from JAR as shown.
It consists of a 10.67-carat D color, internally flawless, oval-shaped diamond at its center is flanked by two D color, internally flawless diamonds of 6.07 and 6.04 carats.

The estimate price US$2.9 million.

A Magnificent Ruby Ring – Bulgari

The romance and elegance of a Burma Ruby only by Bvlgari

 The cushion-cut ruby weighing 8.62 carats to the rectangular-shaped diamond bombé mount, mounted in 18k gold, ring size 3¼.
The ruby is of Burmese origin, no indications of heating.
As the saying goes “When a ruby exceeds 5 carats, and is perfect, it is sold for whatever is asked for it.” In this case estimated price US$ 3.6 million.

 Rubies have since times immemorial commanded the highest prices.
  Their great scarcity is underlined by the fact that most rubies on the market have undergone certain enhancement, such as heating.
The 8.62 carats ruby on this ring, on the other hand, does not show indications of heating and is a unique stone in all its aspects. Truly a collector’s item.

The Royal Wedding Ring - Cartier

The Ultimate Wedding Ring- Cartier


Princess Grace of Monaco’s personal jewellery – a 10.47-carat emerald-cut diamond ring embedded with two baguettes set in platinum. If you are not royalty, this ring will make you feel regal.  Value: Unknown


Panthère Bangle - Cartier

Craftsmanship,History,Rarity and Focus- Cartier Truly Meta Luxurious


 The Cartier panthère diamond bangle, stripe of panthère was inlaid with rubies, emeralds and sapphires. Its design is exquisite and timeless. Truly meta luxurious and can be called a masterpiece.


The Ludo Hexagone Bracelet – Van Cleef & Arpels

The Highly detailed classy Ludo Hexagone Bracelet by Van Cleef and Arpels 


A truly magnificent bracelet in the form of an articulated ribbon of small hexagons, usually in yellow gold but sometimes in platinum. Depending on the model, the hexagons may have a diamond, ruby, sapphire or emerald at their center, in a star setting. The clasp is made up of a stylized buckle motif, encrusted with gems. Like this yellow gold bracelet with rubies, whose buckle motif features rubies in Mystery Setting.

The Manchette Bracelets – Van Cleef & Arpels

The Manchette Diamond Bracelets - Van Cleef and Arpels

The Manchette Bracelets join together to make a stunning Necklace - Van Cleef and Arpels


The studied simplicity of these incredible emerald bead and diamond fringed Manchette bracelets is breathtaking.
The two bracelets could be worn together as a stunning choker necklace showing the innovation of the jewellers.

The Elizabeth Taylor Collection – Bulgari

Love is Everlasting - The Taj Mahal Necklace by Bvlgari


What could be better than owning a piece of historic jewellery that exudes class and good taste and is acknowledged all over the world as being part of the finest collection of rare gems ever.
The pieces include the Taj Mahal Necklace estimated at US$ 9 million engraved with the “Love is Everlasting” quote in Persian and rumored to be the inspiration behind the Taj Mahal.
As everlasting as the iconic 33.29 carat white diamond ring also valued at US $ 9 million. The highest per carat price ever paid for such a diamond.

Or the gold spring band designed to look like a coiled serpent with various cut Diamond Head and tail, enhanced by circular cut emerald eyes. It opens to reveal a watch mounted in gold and platinum and signed by Bulgari. Valued at US$ 100000.

The Coiled Serpent Watch  - Bvlgari
The Diamond Coiled Serpent Watch - Bvlgari



There are other pieces like the ultra luxurious diamond and emerald necklace and the Sapphire Sautoir Necklace by Bulgari and La Peregrina necklace which bring up the value of her estate jewels to exceed US$ 130 million.
   
The Elizabeth Taylor Collection Diamond Necklace - Bvlgari

The Sapphire Sautoir Necklace by Bvlgari for Elizabeth Taylor

La Peregrina Necklace from the Elizabeth Taylor Collection


Saturday 4 August 2012

Meta Luxury Dreams : The Ferrari 250GT California Spyder SWB That Possesses You


How would you like to own a car that’s a luxurious work of art. A piece of history, an example of exquisite craftsmanship from a company that has a proven pedigree of focusing on high performance cars.

A Lot of people own a Ferrari, but only 55 in this world own a Ferrari 250GT California Spyder SWB. It really is extremely rare. It truly is meta luxurious.  
The Ferrari GT250 California Spyder

The Spyder from the Back


The 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB (Short Wheel Base) California Spyder was designed by Pininfarina and built by Scaglietti, power came from 2,953cc Colombo V12 engine pumping out 280bhp. It has a top speed of 150 mph, a 2400mm wheel base, and looks to die for. It was also the first batch of Ferraris that had disc brakes.

It has been repeatedly named as the most beautiful car ever made. Like Faberge eggs, California Spyders combine rarity and timeless, eye-searing beauty that's perfect in proportion.

It is also highly unlikely that any two of the above 55 cars will ever be the same as they were factory customized and hand crafted for their owners.
A Truly Elegant and Timeless Ferrari

The Most Beautiful Car Ever Made


Ferrari's were custom built cars. They were not mass-produced. Ferrari provided the engine and chassis while Italian coach builders provided the body. This meant the specifications varied. Engines also varied in horsepower rating, torque, and displacement. This was no different for the 250 GT which saw many different variations in body style and body types.

On May 18, 2008, 1961 250 GT SWB Spyder California chassis GT 2377GT was sold by RM Auctions in association with Sotheby's for 6.4 million Euros, or $10,894,400 (at then-current exchange rate, including bidder's premium), setting a new world record for the highest price ever paid for an automobile at auction. The buyer ? U.K. radio personality Chris Evans.

The question is not whether you should have this car but, whether you can ever manage to get hold of one…. 

The Red GT250

276bhp Powerhouse

Classy Retro Interiors