Chinese cities are backing a record three yachts in the 12th Clipper Race, with the Sanya entry looking to defend its title from 2017-18.
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Zhang Minghao has some unfinished business to complete in the Clipper 2019-20 Race, which features record Chinese participation with 48 Ambassador Crew
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The first Sanlorenzo SL102 Asymmetric into Singapore will be followed by the arrival of an SX88 crossover yacht later this year.
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In a 20 year study of 850,000 automobile accidents, researchers found black cars 47% more prone to incidents, is this Vantablack BMW SUV the brand's most dangerous car?
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Striking harbour views and top-notch amenities make One Barangaroo, Crown Residence a property gem to own.
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A completely unrestored 1969 Lamborghini Miura P400 S once featured in "The Italian Job", was recently unearthed in a quiet German barn.
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Clipper CEO WILLIAM WARD talks about how the race’s long relationship with China has produced record involvement in the 2019-20 edition - plus Clipper China.
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1. Which is the Best – White Gold or Platinum?
There are a lot of myths surrounding platinum. So, here are the facts. Platinum is about 34% denser than white gold. This means it will be better wearing than white gold. While this makes platinum a better choice, it doesn’t mean that white gold is a wrong choice for your engagement ring. If you are choosing white gold then go for 18ct, as it is the most wearable of them all. When it comes to maintenance, Platinum engagement rings don’t need to be rhodium plated every few years like white gold, but they are not maintenance free. They will need to be polished if you want to keep them looking good. Remember going for a platinum engagement ring will mean that you need to go for a platinum wedding ring and platinum eternity ring as well.
2. Should I Choose a mined diamond, or a laboratory created diamond engagement ring?
Technology is moving at a crazy pace, with new innovations happening every day. Scientists have now worked out how to replicate the exact conditions that happened below the ground more than a billion years ago that led to the creation of diamonds. They have done this by taking a small mined seed crystal and growing it in special chambers infused with Carbon gas which helps the small crystal grow into a larger diamond in a matter of months, so creating a laboratory created diamond.
Whether or not you are looking at a mined diamond or a created diamond, will come down to whether you would like a significantly larger diamond for the same budget (around a 40% bigger diamond) that is created with a sustainable and socially responsible method or a diamond that was created below the ground a billion years ago. You can find out more about created diamonds here.
3. How do you guess the size for your partners engagement ring?
There are a couple of popular methods when it comes to sizing an engagement ring. The easiest method is pinching a ring that she wears on her ring finger on the other hand. The second is looking at her hands. The average finger size for most ladies is L to M. From there you can go one size either side of that if you think her fingers are a little larger or smaller than standard. It is always better to go a touch bigger to make sure it goes on, for the proposal. You can see some more tips on choosing the perfect ring size here.
4. Should you go with your fiancée to choose an engagement ring
This is a personal question. It depends on how long you have been together and how specific your partner has been in the hint dropping department. Most partners will love the fact that you have gone to the effort of choosing something for them. However, if your partner would like to be involved in the process of having their engagement ring designed, you can still maintain an element of surprise by proposing with the diamond. Your jeweller should be able to have everything included in the price so your partner need not be any the wiser and just enjoy the experience of having the engagement ring designed with sipping champagne or have a glass of whisky.
5. How much should you spend on an engagement ring
There is no point starting your journey to happily ever after with an argument over finances. So, whether it is one month or three months’ salary, choose a figure that you are comfortable spending, but remember this is something that you are going to have for the next 60 years or so. These days as most couples have shared bank accounts; they will often have a joint discussion over how much the ring budget should be. For those that like to keep things separate squirrelling money away can still be challenging.
There is no such thing as a set amount of money that you should spend. Although for most couples this is usually more tied to the size of the diamond they are looking at. If you are looking at a good one carat diamond engagement ring, then as a rough guide, budget on around $10,000 – $14000.
There are a few options like Xennox Pay, Zip Money, TLC and Humm that can help you keep the element of surprise and yet still give your partner the ring you think they have been dreaming of. Try and make sure that the weekly repayments are within comfortable limits.
6. Round brilliant cut vs a fancy cut diamond
Currently about 80% of the worlds production for polished diamonds is round. So, if your partner hasn’t given you a preference to the shape of the diamond they want, then it is best to go for the traditional round brilliant cut diamonds. Emerald cut, marquise cut, and heart shape diamonds are extremely personal preferences. Only choose these styles if your partner has expressed a significant interest in them, and ideally tried a few rings on with this cut type.
7. Are claw set engagement rings safe.
Any ring made well will be safe, likewise even the most secure setting made poorly will not hold your stone. The old tale about claws catching on clothes is nothing more than an engagement ring in desperate need of some TLC. Gold or platinum does not have an elastic memory. When a stone gets bumped or knocked the claw moves ever so slightly off the stone creating a little gap for a thread or hair to catch on the claw, which can pull the claw even further away from the diamond. All that a jeweller needs to do is push down on a claw to secure the stone. (this is not something that you should try at home).
When claws become sharp it is because you have worn the top of the claw down leaving a sharp edge. If you are finding that you are scratching yourself with your claws, then it just means the jeweller needs to round the edges to smooth them off again. All your jewellery that you wear daily should be checked by a qualified jeweller, to check the position and health of your claws. If you do this on a regular basis you will never have a problem with your engagement ring claws.
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NextWave Charters represents over 50 charter yachts in Hong Kong including a stunning Sunseeker 131, which despite its size is mainly hired by the day.
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Sitting in the scenic location of Koh Samui is the Villa Suralai that boasts numerous amenities including an infinity pool and a private balcony
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TAG Heuer and Porsche have a long heritage of motorsports, the revival of this partnership heralds a new era for both brands in Formula E's sixth season
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Sitting in the heart of Southeast Asia, Singapore has superb marinas and impressive yachts, although charter activity remains focused on day trips.
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Singapore hospitality group Fullerton Hotels and Resorts has built a reputation as one of Southeast Asia's premier hotels. Now, for the first time, the company is expanding overseas to Sydney, Australia. General Manager Giovanni Viterale tells LUXUO all about the new launch in this one-on-one.
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Yacht Style’s 2019 Charter Special ventures just outside of Asia to Papua New Guinea, where the 115ft powercat Spirit offers a remarkable 10-day ‘seafari’.
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There’s so much choice out there that sometimes it’s hard to know which metal is best for your dream wedding rings, especially when it comes to choosing for the groom. So to help you out, below is a brief description of some of the more popular metal types with a focus on metal that works really well when it comes to designing your man’s wedding ring.
9-Carat Gold: This is probably the most common gold type you will find if you walk into a suburban mass-market jewellery store. The ring will be stamped either ‘9ct’ or ‘375’. Essentially this means that for every 1000 grams of metal, only 375 grams of it are pure gold. The rest is made up of silver, copper and other minor elements.
I would argue that this is not really a gold ring – how can you call something a gold ring when nearly two-thirds of the metal is made up of something else? Sales staff in stores selling these rings may try to tell you 9-carat gold is a better wearing metal compared to its 18-carat counterpart.
However, this is not the case. If you search online to compare the hardness of each using the Vickers hardness test, you will actually see that 18-carat gold is actually a harder metal (with a Vickers score of 230) than 9-carat gold (at 170).
The second important element to take into account is colour. Because a 9-carat ring only has 37.5 percent pure gold, the metal has a more washed out and sometimes coppery colour – which is likely not what you associate the colour of gold to look like.
14-Carat Gold: While this metal type is more commonly seen in countries like America, it is starting to gain popularity in Australia. Seen as a halfway point between 9-carat. and 18-carat gold, 14-carat gold’s formula is 585, which means it has slightly more gold than alloy metal. So while it might not be as great as 18 carats in wearability, it is still a much better option and has a nicer colour than 9 carats.
18-Carat Gold: This is the best wearing metal, particularly if you’re going for a yellow gold band. The metal is much denser than 9-carat gold and has a much nicer colour. Due to its density, it is also about 35 per cent heavier than 9-carat gold, so you will definitely feel the difference when you hold it in your hand.
If you are looking at white gold, the colour differences will not be noticeable because all white gold rings are rhodium plated. However, hardness differences will remain.
For a long time, platinum was seen as the ‘Rolls Royce’ standard for wedding bands, prized for its weighty feel, hypoallergenic properties and luxury tag. It has a slightly grey colour and doesn’t have to be rhodium plated.
While platinum is certainly a great metal, however, a few misconceptions need to be cleared up:
Advancements in metallurgy mean new metals are coming on to the market all the time. Platinum 600 is one of the latest, which has been alloyed with tungsten – a very strong and scratch-resistant metal.
Tungsten on its own is not an ideal metal, because it cannot be resized. So if something should happen and you need to change the size, you will have to buy a new ring.
The benefit of alloying tungsten with platinum is that it makes the platinum 20 per cent harder than regular platinum while still allowing it to be resized. A by-product of taking out some of the platinum and adding tungsten is that it is also more affordable.
At the time of writing, Platinum 600 rings are sitting in the range of $1600 to $2200.
Palladium belongs to the platinum family of metals and shares a lot of similarities. Firstly it has the same slightly greyer colour, which some guys find appealing – especially if they don’t want to have something too white and shiny.
Secondly, it never has to be rhodium plated. The colour that you see is the colour that it will always be. Thirdly, it is a great wearing metal, which for most guys means low maintenance.
Mokume-gane (which translates as ‘burl metal’) is a mixed-metal laminate with distinctive layered patterns and a great style for the guy who really wants his wedding ring to look unique. The name was borrowed from a type of pattern created in the forging of swords and other edged weapons, which most guys find pretty cool.
First made in 17th-century Japan, the mixed-metal was used only for sword fittings until the Meiji era when the decline in demand for swords forced artisans to create purely decorative items instead.
The traditional components were relatively soft metallic elements and alloys (such as gold, copper and silver), which would become fused with one another without completely melting. The different coloured metals are used to create amazing patterns that can sometimes look like wood grain or fingerprints.
Mokume-gane rings are always unique – while the metal mix and patterns may be similar, no two rings are exactly the same.
Hope this information has been helpful
If you want to know more about choosing a metal type for your wedding rings, why not come and speak to our experts at our showroom? We can help you choose the perfect metal for your wedding rings and help make your day unforgettable.
Join us for a drink at our in-store bar while you get a one-on-one Discovery Session with our expertly trained staff who can answer any questions you might have about ring design.
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There are many decisions you need to make when you are about to get married and we can help make everything run smoothly.
One decision you might not be thinking about at the moment is about protecting that investment for the future.
Now, I know you already have a million things going on and you are excited about the wedding day but the last piece of advice I’d like to give you is about getting your rings insured just in case something happens.
Maybe you think it’s something that can wait until after the big day. However, you should really think about taking out insurance straight away. An engagement ring and your wedding rings are a major financial investment and without being too pessimistic, anything can happen.
But choosing the right insurance policy to cover the rings is the most important thing. Insuring your ring under your basic house insurance is not going to be good enough.
Let me ask you this: would you insure your car with a boat insurance company?
Well, insuring your ring under household contents insurance is essentially the same thing. Household contents insurance, as the name suggests, is specifically tailored to the contents that normally reside inside the house. The wording of the policy rarely takes into account the complexity and difficulty of insuring jewellery.
The reason jewellery is so hard to insure is that a ring can be melted down, stones taken out and reused in a number of other rings. If you want the best insurance cover and peace of mind, it is best to insure with a company that is specially designed to insure jewellery and only jewellery.
These types of policy are written by a jeweller, especially for you, the wearer and means your ring is not lumped together with car or house insurance items. It also guarantees your jeweller will be the one who will take care of you if the worst happens.
It is widely known that insurers don’t understand jewellery; they have little to no respect for the bond between you and your jeweller. However, insuring with a certified jewellery insurance company is about securing and building on to that bond, to make sure that the items you hold dear are well and truly protected.
Find out more recommendations about which insurance broker we recommend for jewellery specific insurance and get help choosing the perfect wedding rings for your special day by booking a Discovery Session with our Diamond Experts.
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How do you feel about shopping for wedding rings online? Have you considered the option?
Buying stuff online usually works out cheaper because many vendors online don’t have to pay store site rental, warehouse fees and the general overheads of a regular store, so those savings often go back to the customer.
Browsing through the many great money-saving deals online retailers offer can be overwhelmingly tempting to save a few hundred dollars.
But before you even consider shopping online for your wedding ring, even if it’s from a certified vendor, I strongly suggest you read this.
Despite the guarantees and returns policies an online company may have, it doesn’t mean squat because most courier companies will not accept any jewellery with diamonds for transit because doing so would violate their dangerous goods policies for the security of their delivery drivers.
This leaves it up to you to somehow find a way to return the ring within a limited time frame and if you bought the ring from outside your home country, the chances of returning it successfully are even slimmer.
You are stuck with a dud ring and no money to go to a real store and get a new one. Even if you somehow manage to find a courier service that will ship it, you are risking a huge investment being lost or stolen.
All it takes is one dishonest postal worker to take away the ring and all the money you sunk into it.
Internet shopping is fine for inexpensive purchases like clothes or electrical goods. The worst that can happen is that you lose out on a few bucks but a wedding ring is special so is not a smart online purchase.
Buying directly from a respected and trustworthy jeweller is really the way to go when choosing a wedding ring. You will always know where your wedding ring came from and where to take it back if anything should happen and be protected by a valid guarantee and warranty policy.
Set up a Discovery Session with us and let us help you choose a truly beautiful wedding ring at a price that suits you and have the peace of mind that we are with you before and after your purchase.
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Are you ready to start looking at possible wedding ring choices?
Choosing the right jeweller can be just as important as the rings themselves and with so much choice available you might be stuck even before you start.
Your options range from branded chain stores to more exclusive customized bespoke jewellers, but one thing is for sure if any of the jeweller’s you walk into show you any of these 5 warning signs…you might be best off looking elsewhere.
Bad Service: Pay close attention to how you are treated from the moment you walk through the door to the moment you leave. Bad service is the first sign that the people you are dealing with have no interest in giving you any advice, help or guidance no matter how good their product looks.
The Experience: Does the store make you feel good, do the team that work there make you feel relaxed? Are you offered a drink on arrival? Will they go above and beyond to deliver what you need?
Make sure whoever you purchase your dream ring from treats you like royalty. After all this is one of the most important times of your life and you deserve it!
Sales Pressure: No one likes a pushy salesman, especially when it comes to picking an expensive unique item like a wedding ring. Being pressured by a high powered salesperson means they are more concerned about their commission check than whether or not you walk away with the right wedding rings for your needs.
Take your time and choose a jeweller that offers a fair price that doesn’t depend on you making hasty decisions you will regret later.
Not Listening: A good salesperson should listen to you if they really are going to be able to help you choose the perfect ring. Knowing which wedding rings are going to be right for you comes partially from listening to your likes, desires and more importantly your dislikes.
If the salesperson attending you insists on showing you things that are out of your price range, that don’t fit the tastes you describe or just looks like they are trying to offload a discounted piece, then leave the store right away. They are never going to help you find what you’re looking for.
Poor Store Culture: As soon as you walk into the store, get an instant vibe for the place. If you feel like an alien in a foreign land being observed by the superior beings who look down their noses at you, then you are probably in the wrong place.
Some jewellers have this air of superiority about them because they sell beautiful expensive items. This is a strong indication that they probably think more about their commission than actually giving you great client service.
At Xennox Diamonds we believe that every client that walks through our door deserves great service and special attention and all the help they need to find the perfect wedding rings.
We want to help make your special day as unique and unforgettable as you which is why we want to invite you to book a Discovery Session with us at our luxury showroom.
Come and visit us with or without your partner and we will listen to your thoughts and ideas about your perfect wedding rings before showing you our selection of unique diamond rings.
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Brisbane jewellers who conduct their manufacturing on the premises are an excellent place to start when you are looking for your wedding rings.
Wandering from shop to shop, looking for “the one ” that matches your engagement ring perfectly or one that the husband-to-be simply loves can sometimes be a very draining experience.
Having your ring hand made on the premises, allows you to be as involved at every stage of the manufacturing process as you would like to be. Our clients are able to come and have a look at the rings at every stage, to make sure they are 100% happy with the way the ring is progressing.
If there are changes that you would like to make, this is the perfect time to do it. Don’t worry If you can’t make it in to see the piece, we can send you pictures. Best of all, there is no charge for any minor changes you would like to make.
Our aim is to handcraft a piece of jewellery that you are going to love forever, and we will do almost anything to make that happen. After all, this is a ring you are going to have for a very long time.
Custom making a ladies wedding ring means that we can make it match the engagement ring perfectly. So the diamonds line up, the profile is the same and the width is the same. This means it will look as if your wedding and engagement rings are made to be together.
At Xennox Diamonds, our Brisbane jewellers believe hand-making amazing pieces of jewellery is something that is really special, and something that we are really passionate about.
Our diamond consultants are waiting to help you and your partner get the perfect wedding rings you will truly love forever.
Reserve your Discovery Session with us right now by clicking here.
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# 1 When is the right time for Wedding Rings?
Your wedding is such a special day, and one you may have planned in your mind for years. It is an occasion to be shared with family and friends and marks a new chapter in your journey together.
If you are reading this then you are probably the bride, and let’s be honest you are probably going to do the lion’s share of the organising. When planning a wedding there are so many things to take into account, not to mention budgeting for them.
So it’s important to make wedding rings a priority, so for decades of happiness to come you want your wedding rings to remind you of your unique love story and the happy memories of your special day.
# 2 When should I organise my wedding rings?
People often ask, “How soon should I organise my wedding rings before the wedding?” My advice is to start the process of wedding rings at least 6 months prior to your day.
Six months may sound like a long time but the selection of wedding ring styles available is extensive and you want to be able to take your time.
Also, you don’t want to be stressed waiting for rings one week before your special day. Having time on your side is also crucial for any alterations that may need to be made.
# 3 How long does it take to make a wedding ring?
For a ladies wedding ring, we usually allow between 2 and 3 weeks – especially if we are custom making the wedding ring to match the engagement ring.
Our Master Jewellers expertly craft the wedding ring to make it look like it was made by the same jeweller, at the same time as your engagement ring. To do this, they will need to keep your engagement ring for at least a week.
For a gentlemen’s ring, the time frame can be a little longer and I would allow a minimum of 4 weeks, as some of the rings are made in Europe.
So what are you waiting for?
While 6 months is a guide, you can really start as soon as you want. Just imagine how great it would be to tick that “To Do” box early! Most reputable jewellers will be happy for you to store your rings in their safe so you can pick them up the week of the wedding. So, find a jeweller who specializes in wedding rings and start the process now!
If you prefer a more personal touch you can come on down to our luxury diamond ring showroom by yourself or with your partner to experience a Discovery Session with our wedding ring specialists so we can help you further to select the perfect ring for you.
Come down to our fully stocked bar, have a smooth scotch on the rocks and enjoy a chat with our experts who are dedicated to making the ring selection process easy and hassle-free.
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An Eternity ring is usually the third ring worn on the engagement ring finger. It usually sits on the side furthest away from you. If your wedding band is a diamond band, it will normally be the same style. However sometimes there can be a few variations. Here are a few of the questions i often get asked about eternity rings.
While your parents might tell you for them it was 10 + years, brides today normally receive their eternity rings after the first year. As much as i would like to take credit for this, it is something that is purely been driven by the ladies. Comments such as “it feels like an eternity already” are not too uncommon.
While normally for symmetry the eternity ring is kept the same size as the wedding band. It is possible to keep the style the same and just increase the diamond size. If you are going to do this it is a good idea to increase the diamond size by more than a few points, so that the variation looks intentional.
Another option for having a larger eternity ring, is if you wish to wear your eternity ring on the ring finger of the right hand. In this case the ring is usually at least twice the width of the wedding band.
Quite simply a full eternity ring is a ring that goes all the way around. Channel set full eternity rings are ideal, as they will generally hold your diamonds more securely. With this style you can have either round brilliant cut diamonds are princess cut diamonds. If you have your heart set on a full circle claw set eternity ring, it is a good idea to have it checked every 6-12 months to ensure that all the stones are tight. With style the diamonds are almost always round brilliant cut diamonds, as the setting is better designed to hold round stones.
Here comes the bad news for the men out there. There is another ring to celebrate the birth of your new baby, and it is called the Maternity Ring or Push Present. Being a father of 4 children myself, i consider it only fair, to buy our ladies some lovely diamonds, in order to NOT go through childbirth, but we will cover more about this in another blog.
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The very private and very exclusive Maldives island resort of Coco Bodu Hithi is the perfect getaway for couples and groups alike.
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Indonesia is a charter paradise, with luxurious, hand-built phinisis and primeval attractions like the Jurassic-like Raja Ampat and Komodo dragons.
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Can't be contained: This unorthodox house, made from two industrial shipping containers, is just as spacious and liveable as any traditionally-constructed abode.
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Simpson Yacht Charter has a network of boats across the globe, but from its home base in Asia, its growing fleet includes several Lagoon sailing catamarans operating all across the continent and beyond.
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Using modern automotive improvements, ICON, a Californian car atelier has made it a mission to revive derelict old classic cars like this 1949 Hudson coupe and turning them into luxurious everyday drives
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Phuket is home to a wide range of charter yachts, with Asia Yacht Agency among companies offering dayboats, motor cruisers, superyachts and sailing yachts.
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There are some hotel rooms whose reputation precede them. The Prestige Suite at the Fachon L'Hotel, facing the world-famous L'église de la Madeleine, is one of them.
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The Italian luxury sports car maker has transformed two of its classics into super road racers.
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The biggest pitfall of renting out your luxury home is that you may get stuck with some truly terrible renters, here's how to vet them
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Thailand is the charter hub of Asia and there are few nicer ways of exploring the Andaman Sea’s islands, beaches and waters than by a 225ft superyacht.
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Just a stone's throw away from Singapore, this luxury resort offers quite the respite.
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The lakefront estate has played host to some of the 20th century's most celebrated figures, including authors Ernest Hemingway and Thomas Mann, and Nobel laureate Eugenio Montale.
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Only 46 ever produced, models like this 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica Series I Coupe Aerodinamico were famed for their bespoke commissioned editions. This model retains its original finishing and interiors.
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Bond for a week: This luxury sports yacht, featured in the 2006 film James Bond film “Casino Royale”, can be yours for a cool US$72,000 per week.
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Kerry Hill and Michael Graves show to the world how their architectural legacies are relevant and iconic.
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Yacht Style kicks off its annual Charter Special by highlighting the changing profiles and habits of charterers in Asia, the increase in visiting superyachts, plus the challenges for operators – and Kim Kardashian ...
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Somewhere in the Itatiba Valley in Sao Paulo, sits this zen yet modern white house with panoramic views of the Brazilian countryside.
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Victorious at this year’s World Superyacht Awards, the 69m Spectre was John Staluppi’s third Benetti and his ninth superyacht named after a James Bond film.
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Dynamiq is breaking new ground with its daring designs like the Porsche-styled GTT 115 - sexy, spacious and suited to Asia, with a seriously shallow draft.
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Parisian bespoke automotive artisans, Ateliers Diva, is making a name for themselves building classic Porsche 964 better than the original makers themselves. #CompromiseIsNotAnOption
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France’s Jeanneau has raised the bar with its new Sun Odyssey 410, a smartly designed, long-legged cruising yacht that swallows the miles. By Kevin Green.
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Yacht Style profiles TOMMY HO, Founder and CEO of Voyager Risk Solutions, who manages insurance for many of Hong Kong’s new luxury yachts and is starting to expand across Asia.
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Former Citroen Xsara N-Group racer Aljoša Tushek, a Slovenian, founded Tushek Company to make supercars and its latest hybrid hypercar TS 900 Apex with 950 horsepower is a game changer
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Yacht Style reviews the MCY 66, Monte Carlo Yachts’ new entry-level model and among its three ‘second generation’ models launched in 2019. By Mike Ellis.
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Azimut’s Cannes premieres will include the Alberto Mancini-designed Grande S10, the new flagship of the leading Italian builder’s range of sports yachts.
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Built in China and debuted by Multihull Solutions in Australia, ILIAD powercats from 50-90ft have attracted strong interest and sales.
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The monumental achievements of these revered architects continue to reshape the face of architecture and design, as these posthumous legacies attest.
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The lively Penang RendezVous will return to Straits Quay Marina from October 11-13, showcasing luxury yachts, cars, watches, property and fashion.
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Proud owner of a new Sunseeker 76 Yacht, Prizm Group Director KENNETH LAI splits the use of his boat between business meetings and personal time with his family and friends, exploring the islands around Hong Kong. By Lindsay Varty.
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Under Cover Architecture, BDO, and Studio Jencquel are leading the charge in their respective ID and architecture expertise.
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Camper & Nicholsons and Hong Kong-based Nowboat have teamed up to launch a pioneering yachting platform that should be fully developed by the end of 2019.
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Aon's office in Italy has teamed up with Nautor’s Swan to offer specialised insurance advice to Swan sailing yacht owners in Europe.
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Andre Kikoski and Andre Fu demonstrate how they are masters in interior design and architecture.
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A Palumbo Superyachts brand, Italy’s Columbus has unveiled its flagship 80m Dragon, which will have its world premiere at the Monaco Yacht Show.
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Situated in just 1 out of 800 Mergui Archipelago islands in Myanmar, Wa Ale is the country's first luxury resort and the world's most exclusive escape
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Architecture firm Archimatrix understood how to create a cocooning luxury property situated in bustling Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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Designed by Andrew Winch and built by Abeking & Rasmussen in Germany, the head-turning 80m Excellence will display at the Monaco Yacht Show in September.
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Did someone say dream home goals?
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Asia’s yacht industry has witnessed several significant personnel moves in recent months, in Hong Kong, Thailand, Singapore and beyond.
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In the Age of the Influencer, the lines between what is private, what is public, and what is commercial are growing increasingly blurred. Ferrari presents a modern legal challenge for social media
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The 1930s home was designed by Wallace Neff and is valued at USD 49 million.
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