Elite Traveler Jewelry Review

As the magazine of the world’s super rich, Elite Traveler showcases the most exclusive and coveted designer merchandise in the world. Distributed on private jets, mega-yachts and the like in over 90 countries, the publication reaches a lofty audience. Their award winning content covers watches, jewelry, fashion, automotive, spirits and travel, making it an essential guide for wealthy individuals.

Recently, Elite Traveler released it’s new “Jewelry Review” profiling the finest designer jewelry brands in the industry. The review covers every nook and cranny of the jewelry world from natural fancy colored diamonds to white diamonds, semi-precious gemstones, luscious gold designs, and stunning Haute Couture collections. Familiar names like Chopard, Henry Dunay and H.Stern are juxtaposed with rising stars such as Marco Bicego, Di Modolo and de GRISOGONO. This comprehensive overview of fine jewelry provides a concise and colorful description for each brand which serves as a tantalizing introduction to the wonders created by these top-notch craftsmen. Continue Reading… »

Elton John and Chopard Celebrate the 11th Annual White Tie & Tiara Ball

Once again this year, Sir Elton John, and luxury brand Chopard, paired up to host the White Tie and Tiara Ball to benefit the Elton John Aids Foundation. Elton John and Chopard have a long history together: He and Chopard co-President Caroline Gruosi-Scheufele are longtime friends and together have raised nearly $45 million dollars for the charity, through these events.

As the theme of this year’s ball was “Contemporary Art”, Elton John and David Furnish transformed the grounds of their Windsor mansion into an open air art gallery and sculpture garden. Works of art on loan from leading London galleries were displayed throughout the grounds, along side Chopard creations, which were exhibited in Andy Warhol’s “Brillo Boxes”. Continue Reading… »

A Plethora Of Watchmaking Seals: Geneva Seal, Patek Philippe Seal, Fleurier Seal, And More

With authenticity and substance becoming ever more important in the messages that watch companies seek to convey to their customers, exclusive seals promising performance, finishing standards, and more are multiplying rapidly.  From Bedat & Co with their AOSC certificate covering the Swiss origin of parts and assembly, to Patek Philippe, which created waves at Baselworld 2009 with their announcement that the Poincon de Geneve (Geneva Seal) is being ditched for a new, and more demanding in-house Patek Philippe Seal, its clear that brands want to differentiate themselves from their competition more than ever. Continue Reading… »

Chopard Mille Miglia Gran Turismo XL Power Reserve Watch: Car-Themed Luxury Timepiece With A Gas Gauge

A great attribute of the Chopard Mille Miglia watch collection is the wonderful array of models it offers, each presenting an appealing variation on the automotive theme.  Among the most attractive of these sportily elegant Chopard timepieces is the Mille Miglia Gran Turismo XL Power Reserve, which cleverly plays upon the similarity between an automobile fuel gauge, and the mainspring barrel of a watch.   Continue Reading… »

Chopard L.U.C Twist Watch Gets Solid Black Or Silver Dial In 2009

Chopard’s exquisite and eye-catching L.U.C Twist watch is one of my all-time favorite modern dress timepieces.  During the time I owned the white gold version, it drew a considerable amount of complimentary attention from knowledgeable watch lovers–both for its superb Chopard 1.96 caliber movement, and the striking presence of its black dial with a guilloched white gold center.  If one desired a more austere look, however, they were out of luck.  In 2009, all tastes are accommodated with the impending introduction of solid monochrome dials in either black or silver, in both the white and pink gold models.   Continue Reading… »

Golden Globes Double Winner Kate Winslet Shines in Chopard

The Reader supporting actress and Revolutionary Road star Kate Winslet won the honor of two Golden Globes on Sunday night, marking a dual win from five previous nomination losses. Winslet, a gracious and humbled winner, acknowledged her fellow nominees in each of her acceptance speeches, while jittering to get out her thank you’s- showing her extreme surprise by both wins. Continue Reading… »

Chopard Two O Ten Chrono XL: A Finely Detailed And Fashionable Chronograph Watch

A person seeking a fashionable, yet finely crafted mechanical luxury watch would do well to have a look at the Chopard Two O Ten Chrono XL.  Presented in finely polished stainless steel or 18-karat gold, the Two O Ten has some very substantial wrist presence and a copious amount of fine details to admire.

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Chopard L.U.C Pro One: The Range Rover Of Dive Watches

The Chopard L.U.C Pro One is a dive timepiece whose primary design focus is elegance and refined workmanship.  In contrast to archetypal tool-oriented dive watches like the Rolex Submariner, the L.U.C Pro One seems designed under the assumption that the bottom of the swimming pool is probably the deepest water its owner will experience.

This is not in any way a detraction of the L.U.C Pro One.  Nor is it an assertion that this Chopard watch isn’t fully capable of undertaking demanding dive duties; it is pressure-tested to 300 meters, after all, and features both a protected screw-down crown and a unidirectional bezel–all essential elements Continue Reading… »

Penelope Cruz in Vicky Cristina Barcelona – A Chopard Fanatic?

Here is the lovely Penelope Cruz at the Los Angeles premiere of her new movie Vicky Cristina Barcelona, the latest Woody Allen film co-starring Scarlett Johansson, Rebecca Hall and Javier Bardem. The film follows two friends, Johansson and Hall, on a trip to Spain, where they become interested in the same painter, who has a mysterious and rumored-to-be-dangerous past with his ex-wife, played by Cruz. Continue Reading… »

Penelope Cruz and Rebecca Hall Mesmerize in Chopard at Cannes Film Festival

Looking cool and calm at the Cannes Film Festival premiere of “Vicky Christina Barcelona,” directed by Hollywood veteran Woody Allen, are two actresses of the film, Penelope Cruz and Rebecca Hall. Adorned in Chopard jewelry, Penelope looks the part of a Spanish Grecian princess in her white draped gown. Her Chopard jewelry totaled 61 carats and included fancy-shaped diamond earrings with pear-shape drops (12-carats), a fancy-shaped diamond bracelet (43-carats) and an oval-shaped diamond cocktail ring (D color, internal flawless, and 6 carats) on her left hand. Continue Reading… »