Passion For Luxury

Monday, August 6, 2012

Majestic Pink Diamond 6.053Million Euro

One more impeccable pink diamond has just entered the market, but through a non-auction format. This time, it’s about “Majestic Pink Diamond” – a 12.27 fancy pink diamond, that is being offered by M.S. Rau Antiques in New Orleans. The cushion-cut diamond is mounted on an 18k rose gold and platinum ring, with an asking price of 6.053million Euro ($7.85 million)

Majestic Pink Diamond has characteristics VVS1, Type IIa designation, which make it most sought among collectors. The VVS1 designation translates to “Very, Very Slightly Included,” denoting very high clarity—rare for a colored diamond of this size. Type IIa designation means that diamond is devoid of any imperfections, and is famous for its color.

This 6.053million Euro ($7.85 million) worth pink diamond ring will go on display online on the 1stdibs.com website beginning August 8. For all you who prefer to view it personal, it will be on display at the Baltimore Summer Antiques Show, August 23 – 26.

Saturday, August 4, 2012

Porsche 911 Carrera S PDK

You may not see it when you first cast a glance at it, but the Porsche 911 Carrera S PDK flaunts quite a few design changes. Reinventing the iconic 911 is never an easy task, mainly because all changes have to be made in a manner that allows the new version to stay true to the 911 legacy. With that purpose in mind, Porsche completely upgraded the exterior of the car (almost all components were re-developed or re-designed).

Some of these changes include a new aluminum-steel composite body which is 40 kg (88 lbs) more lightweight than its predecessor’s, a 100mm longer wheelbase, remodeled and re-positioned wing mirrors (on the upper edge of the door panels), slit-eyed LED tail-lights, a lower stance, shorter overhangs, smaller engine cover, and new headlights which even though seem to be round, they have a slightly elliptical shape.

Mini Cooper tuned by CoverEFX 252HP

Mini Cooper Works by CoverEFX with 252 HP

Clearly inspired by Louis Vuitton’s signature pattern, the German tuning company CoverEFX from Erftstadt Fahrzeugfolierer have created a unique tuning package for your otherwise simple Mini Cooper. Covered in black leather and embellished with thousands of gold elements, this is a car for the wealthy. Is oozes luxury and sophistication, and we expect it to come with a prohibitively steep price.

Thursday, August 2, 2012

Kouros boutique hotel Mykonos

The best celebrity chefs of the world

Chefs have recently become increasingly popular. And being a successful chef no longer means just spending several hours in the kitchen, sweating over the hot stove and commandeering an army of obedient staff. So what makes a good chef the best in the world? There is a lot of speculation around this topic, and several culinary experts wish to have a say in who is allowed access to this coveted Olympus. We introduce some of the best celebrity chefs of the world, Alain Ducasse, Beatrice Segoni, Christian Sinicropi, Gordon Ramsay,Heinz Beck, Heinz Winkler, Jacques Lameloise, Jean-George Vongerichten, Joel Robuchon, Lionel Rigolet, Nobu Matsuhisa, Stratos Kalathakis, Sotiris Evangelou and many others the Best chefs in the world. Well, cooking skills aren’t really enough: talent, imagination, creativity and training are all must haves. And those get you Michelin Stars. Greatness is, therefore, elusive, and it has blessed those chefs that had more than whimsy and skills. It blessed those chefs that were able to make food entertainment and passion, beyond the ephemeral experience of food, gaining industry and customer recognitio.

Diamonds are for ever By Benetti yachts

Just like her name says, Diamonds Are Forever is a luxury yacht, inspired by James Bond. Actually, its owner Mr. John Staluppi, who is a big fan of James Bond, christened yacht and made it fit for 007 agent himself. This 61m (200-foot) long Benetti Custom motor yacht, that was built last year,

is now available for chartering!

V8 Car Hotel Stuttgart

When visiting Germany, all car lovers should passy by unique V8 hotel that offers unforgettable experience.

I’m sure we can all agree that the Seychelles Archipelago is one of the most jaw dropping places in the world. The North Island, part of the Farquhar group of islands in the Seychelles, is the location of the magnificent North Island Lodge.

A mere 15-minute helicopter from the Seychelles International Airport, the North Island greets guests with incredible views, a palm-covered mountain to the left and a rocky mountain to the right, as you approach the luxury resort – a magnificent entrance for someone as important as the resort’s guests.

It consists of 11 handcrafted villas, distributed all along the main beach of Ille du Nord eco-reserve. They are raised above the ground, so that tourists can feel the extremely fine Indian Ocean breezes and feature private gardens and miles of pristine beaches. There are plunge pools and outdoor showers available as well, fitting this private corner of civilization with everything you might need.

In addition, you can opt for scuba diving among the gorgeous coral reefs hidden by the waves, take part at deep-sea fishing adventures or embark on a sunset cruise towards Silhouette Island. There’s more, as the villas are equipped with mountain bikes and golf carts, to facilitate access towards other parts of the island.

And, above all, there’s the Sunset Beach Bar, a place of beauty and relaxation, where you can enjoy the finest cocktails in a calm, breezy atmosphere. Brutus, a 160 year old tortoise, is one of the main attractions on the island. Who knows, maybe your grand-grand-grandparents played with it while it was young.

This extremely high-rated resort’s nightly price tags start at €1,835. The tropics await you splendid arrival!