Penhaligon's Bath Oil

Penhaligon's Bath Oil is an opulent preparation which transforms the water into an opaque and heavily scented bath. The Bath Oil is attracted to the body leaving it scented and smooth and leaves no residue in the bath.

Robert A. Rosania champagne auction

Acker Merrall & Condit is auctioning off a fraction of champagne collector Robert A. Rosania's,immense collection of vintage bubbly at New York’s Cru restaurant. The 1,346 bottles, 303 magnums and 11 jeroboams include legendary champagne like 1914 Pol Roger (estimated at $8,000 to $15,000 a bottle), 1966 Krug Blanc de Blancs ($10,000 to $15,000) and 1964 Salon ($7,000 to $10,000). The Rosania sale, which also includes red gems like Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, could top $5 million, Acker says.

Empress Eugénie’s Brooch returns to The Louvre

The Louvre has acquired a diamond brooch originally planned for auction at Christie's New York April 15. The auction was canceled at the final hour due to court order. Empress Eugénie’s Brooch had a pre-sales estimate of $4 million to $6 million and was one of numerous lots for sale in Christie's Rare Jewels and Gemstones The eye of a connoisseur. The Louvre paid EUR6.72 million (almost $11 million.)

After the sale was canceled, a private sale of the brooch was negotiated to the Louvre by François Curiel, president of Christie’s Europe, with the agreement of the owner.

CHANEL JEWELRY

One of the most visible personalities of her era, Gabrielle Chanel invented a style synonymous with modernity and chic. What is perhaps less well known is that the ‘grand dame’ of 20th century fashion also worked with silver and diamonds to create an exceptional collection of the finest jewelry - a collection that is both classic and contemporary, in keeping with the tradition of one of the great names of the 20th century. In this volume, Chanel’s foray into the world of jewels is told.

VENETIAN LIBRARY

Designed for the most discerning bibliophiles, Assouline’s contemporary library features a fine selection of 139 books, grouped according to collection and series. The sleek, metal and wood structure is hand-crafted in Italy and metal plaques distinguish the feature titles. Three Assouline candles distill the atmosphere of this very special “bibliotheque.”

VENETIAN LIBRARY - $ 30,000.00

BEADIFUL Jewelry by Catherine Howe

BEADIFUL is a luxury jewelery line by the talented Catherine Howe. Catherine started off making her own custom pieces, before coworkers begged for her to make them pieces. The collection for spring 2008, is fun and chic, playing off the colored stone trend. BEADIFUL also offers a custom service to bridal clients.

Henk

10 years in the making the "Henk" is an exotic & elegant mix of materials and engineering from mastermind Henk van de Meene in collaboration with Frog Design. Price- 20,000.

Each case consists of 500 separate parts (more than 22 of them moving), fashioned from Italian burl, black ebony, horse hair, magnesium, aluminum, titanium, carbon fiber, parachute fabric and the finest leathers.

$20,000
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Coffee Server Set

Sylvie Coquet has designed this five piece porcelain set that includes two trays, a creamer, a sugar pot and a small bowl. Features include an engraved, rippled surface finished with a metallic glaze; a featherweight sugar pot with an unglazed lid and a 24 karat gold coated handle.The porcelain is refined and delicate and should be handled with care.

This coffee server set has been hand-made exclusively for CoutureLab, in Coquet's small atelier in the famous porcelain region of Limoges, France.