Takin’ It To the Tweet!

It seems the latest celebrity obsession is Tweeting about themselves! Ashton Kutcher caused a near meltdown of social media site Twitter when he challenged Larry King of CNN to see who could get a million Twitter followers first. Ashton won, and continues to tweet about his day to day happenings, photos of his wife, and about charitable causes he feels passionately about.

Isn’t it curious in this day and age of paparazzi becoming stalkarazzi, and celebs claiming their privacy is endlessly invaded, that they would become hooked on Twitter? Sending out messages about themselves, essentially BEGGING to be followed? Is this their way of controlling the situation, or is it ultimately narcissism? Continue Reading… »

Bell & Ross BR 02 1000M Watch: Escaping The Dive Watch Paradigm

With their rugged, virtually indestructible construction, legible no-B.S. dials and alluring size and mass, dive watches are some of the coolest sports timepieces out there.  And among comparative newcomers to the scene,  few have the presence and pleasing originality of the Bell & Ross BR 02 1000M.  While I know it won’t unseat such smashingly popular classics as the Rolex Submariner or Omega Seamaster, there’s no question this head-turner is a real option for those wanting to escape the established dive watch paradigm. Continue Reading… »

Gurhan Gives Back

The world of designer jewelry is one of glamour, extravagance and opulent marvels. Existing in this lofty atmosphere, it’s all too easy for designers and their patrons to lose sight of the everyday. However, some members of this elite community choose to lend a hand to those less fortunate than themselves. One such person is world renowned gold jewelry designer Gurhan Orhan.

This summer, Gurhan partnered up with charitable organization God’s Love We Deliver, helping in their mission to provide healthy meals and nutritional counseling to individuals afflicted with life-altering illnesses. Gurhan was able to contribute in two ways. Firstly, the brand donated a gorgeous aquamarine “Slice” necklace to be included in an auction bennefit. Secondly, memebers of the Gurhan staff volunteered together in the GLWD kikitchen helping to craft nutritious meals for over 3,000 people.

In these times of economic hardship, it’s doubly important for those endowed with wealth and privilege to open their hearts and share what they have with the disadvantaged. It’s encouraging to see that a successful and talented jewelry designer like Gurhan Orhan has made it a priority to persue such ambitions.  This is just one more reason why Gurhan is one of our favorite jewelry brands.