Kashmir sapphire sells for record figure 17/05/2013
A rare 19.88 carats cushion-shaped sapphire from Kashmir called "The star of Kashmir" has fetched a $3.5 million, breaking all records after selling for the highest per carat price of a sapphire in Geneva.
Christie's launches vineyard acquisition advisory service 13/05/2013
Christie’s International Real Estate, has launched an advisory service for international buyers of vineyard estates following demand in Hong Kong.
Art and collectibles insurance booms, says Stonehage 08/05/2013
Wealthy individuals and families have increased insurance cover for high end art assets, and are spending more time actively managing their collections, as works at the high end of the market have soared in value over the past two years, according to the Stonehage Group, a European multi-family office for ultra-high-net-worth families and entrepreneurs.
London firm to produce £50,000 atomic watch 01/05/2013
A London-based manufacturer of watch movements, Hoptroff, has announced a 'quantum leap in luxury timepiece for connoisseurs'. The Hoptroff No. 10 movement, which is destined for the world’s first atomic-powered pocket watch has started ticking for the first time. The result is a safe way to tell the time with more accuracy than any luxury mechanical or quartz watch ever produced the firm claims.
Old whisky and cognac set for boom, fund manager predicts 19/04/2013
Oracle Capital Group, a global independent multi-family office and wealth consultancy, has launched the Oracle Paradis Wine Fund as a new alternative asset investment opportunity.
NYC penthouse goes on the market for $125 million 11/04/2013
The former home of the late Wall Street financier Martin Zweig has gone on the market for $125 million, $30 million more than the record price for a property in New York.
Pink Floyd drummer takes advantage of UK's SEIS investment scheme 22/01/2013
Foote’s, a historic music shop in the heart of London has been given a new lease of life after Nick Mason, full time Ferrari collector and part time Pink Floyd drummer, took advantage of the UK Treasury’s Seed EIS (SEIS) scheme to back new owners, Rob and Stella Wilson.
High net worths move to grab the Swag 28/08/2012
High net worth (HNW) individuals around the world hold on average just under 10 percent of their wealth in “treasure” assets or, in market jargon, items in the SWAG category – silver, wine, art, and gold - new research claims.
Tax tribunal tackles Fergie and Sven over film tax relief scheme 24/04/2012
New CEO for ABN Amro diamond group 31/01/2012
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