Gurhan Featured in Elite Traveler

The creative genius and inspiration harnessed by Gurhan Orhan gives birth to some of the most unique and marvelous jewelry in the world. Gurhan’s designs are anything but conventional and have a mysterious element of nostalgia. While the brand has had its fair share of mainstream success, there are few brands that even come close to effectively imitating Gurhan’s style.

The mixture of organic elements, ancient craftsmanship and innovation results in one of the truly extraordinary modern designer jewelry houses. As a constant tinkerer, Gurhan releases an abundance of new designs on a regular basis, and often, these designs showcase exciting new materials. Though Gurhan is known for his use of hand-hammered 24k gold, over the years, he has successfully incorporated a vast assortment of materials into his jewelry, far exceeding what most of his contemporaries choose to explore. Continue Reading… »

Sarpaneva Black Moon iPhone Application: The Charm Of Independent Watchmaking For Your Mobile

With its impossible to mistake lunar indicator that suggests you don’t want to aggravate this particular “man in the moon”, the Korona K3 Black Moon from Finnish watchmaker Stepan Sarpaneva definitely stands out–even in the rarified world of the independent horologists.  For those who are unable to acquire a Sarpaneva watch, but love the idiosyncratic beauty of these watches, there is a new free application that puts the presence and functionality of this melancholic moon phase right on your iPhone or iPod touch.  Come to think of it, fortunate owners of the award-winning Sarpaneva Korona K3 Black Moon watch ( click here to read more about this Sarpaneva timepiece) will surely want it on their phones as well! Continue Reading… »