Outperforming investments in gold or the stock market, if ever there was a reason to splurge on that designer handbag, this is it. The Luxury Handbag Report 2020, by Art Market Research, tracked sales at 12 major auction houses over…
Social distancing restrictions might have put a dampener on this year’s Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week with some major fashion houses postponing and shows moving online, however, high jewellery continued to shine. An array of spectacular designs showcased that vibrant…
This week the Phillips Jewels & Jadeite Auction was a marvel for all jewellery lovers. The Hong Kong-based sale showcased an impressive selection of contemporary and antique jewels, as well as rare diamonds and gemstones. While all of the 131…
Since restaurant closures in March, we have had to make do with homemade cooking and takeaways, but the experience of dining out is one that cannot be replicated. Make up for lost time in these restaurants dedicated to providing the…
Despite the undeniable stress caused by the events of 2020, the change of lifestyle has given many people the opportunity to stop, think and re-evaluate. With heightened awareness on the importance of physical and mental wellbeing, here is a selection…
As pride month draws to a close, we take a look back at some of the world’s most vibrant jewels that make up the colours of the rainbow. Red: Wallis Simpson’s Van Cleef and Arpels ruby suite For a woman…
London has a rich and varied history dating back to Roman times and the archaeological records show that jewellery production dates to at least this period, evidenced by the discovery of the Temple of Mithras near the Bank of England.…
Whilst it is true to say that ultra-high net worth individuals are usually the last people to notice a global crisis, it is striking just how robust demand for fine jewellery and fine grade coloured gemstones has remained during the…
June 1912 and a team of workmen were busily demolishing a building on Cheapside, close to St Paul’s Cathedral in the City of London. As the men bashed through the floor of the timber-framed house and into the older brick-lined…
London DE is a fully integrated fine jeweller and gemstone dealer, operating at every stage of the supply chain, from mine-to-market. They focus on the finest grade gemstones and coloured gemstones from around the world, including Colombian emeralds, supplying the…
