For better, or worse, Vogue’s fashion editor Anna Wintour rose to mainstream fame thanks to the movie inspired by her life, The Devil Wears Prada.  As the long-standing editor of... [view full entry]

Crown Jewels of Persia   One of the largest diamonds in the world, Darya-ye Noor weighs 182 carats and was mined at the Golconda province, where the Koh-i-Noor probably also comes from. The name means "River... [view full entry]

Marilyn Kirschner, from the Daily Fashion Report, is one the veteran fashion editors in the business who has moved completely to the online sphere. Some compare her knowledge and influence to Anna Wintour. Up front and... [view full entry]

The original weight of the Koh-i-Noor diamond was a stunning 186 carats.  It is now set in a British Royal crown.  The name Koh-i-Noor means "Mountain of Light" and its history is violent and fascinating.... [view full entry]

Although Gevril has been making fine Swiss watches for 265 years, you may have only heard of them in the recent past.  Gevril was acquired in 2001 by Samuel Friedmann in his desire to fulfill a dream.  Friedmann... [view full entry]

Jewelry: Lost or Stolen   Most of us fantasize about the expensive jewelry we see the celebs parading, but for the more criminally-minded, they can be an irresistible temptation. Here are two famous celebrity... [view full entry]