As luxury watches become dearer and harder to lay one’s hands on, the second-hand market is on a rollThere has been a sharp increase in the prices of both new and used luxury watches. However, that has been far steeper for pre-owned watches...
04 Nov, 2023, 11.11 PM IST
Smuggled Russian sapphire-diamond brooch, ear-clips fetch $900K at Geneva auctionBesides the smuggled jewels, the biggest-ticket item was a pair of square-cut diamond earrings.
11 Nov, 2021, 04.33 PM IST
Lost & found: When a missing crescent-shaped emerald from Maharaja of Kapurthala’s collection surfaced at auctionThe crescent-shaped emerald was owned by Anita Delgado, the ex-wife of the Maharaja Jagatjit Singh.
19 Dec, 2019, 02.34 PM IST
From Las Ramblas to Bahnhofstrasse: A shopaholic's dream itinerary around the globeBargain for the finest local crafts or get bedazzled by luxury boutiques. Browse for decor souvenirs and support the local economy. The wor...
14 Jun, 2018, 08.06 AM IST
How Ruby Lane, Engrave, Eltify are helping bring a touch of vintage to one's houseUpcycled brands are big, especially in categories like home décor, with a host of dedicated collectors and connoisseurs in Delhi and Mumbai...
21 Apr, 2017, 01.08 PM IST
India’s nine treasured artists: Can Christie’s create a market for their masterpieces?Christie’s is going by the logic that some of the art collectors here could take to the works of these nine artists motivated by a sense of...
29 Sep, 2013, 07.54 AM IST
High-end customers not perturbed with rally in gold prices; No demand from mass marketDemand for gold jewellery has been largely restricted to the high-end customers who are not perturbed with the rally in gold prices.
23 Aug, 2013, 10.06 AM IST
- Black money case: ED uncovers Hasan Ali's business links to Russian billionaire, Suleiman Kerimov
Russian billionaire Suleiman Kerimov's main business interests are in oil exploration and has some businesses in Central Asia.
07 May, 2011, 11.06 AM IST
Budget 2011-2012: Speech of Pranab Mukherjee, Minister of FinanceOur growth in 2010-11 has been swift and broad-based. The economy is back to its pre-crisis growth trajectory.
28 Feb, 2011, 07.11 PM IST
- Vintage value: Picking offbeat stuff is in
Collecting vintage cars is ho-hum. Pick offbeat stuff like the valve radio, the kerosene fan or the 1917 Ford ad in Gujarati.
13 Jun, 2010, 05.29 AM IST
- Art as an investment amid volatile financial mkts
Today, amid the growing volatility of financial markets, there is a new respect for art as investment. Major FIs and HNIs are looking at th...
26 May, 2008, 02.00 AM IST
- Indian artwork to be showcased in Dubai
Indian jewellery and related works of art will feature at the debut of 'Art and Antiques Dubai' early next year.
21 Dec, 2007, 01.30 PM IST
- Plunging bullion takes sheen off old jewellery
They adorned the well off decades ago. Now, they go to those who don’t just flaunt them but also value them.
07 Aug, 2007, 06.01 AM IST
- Portable road
Cutting through the centre of London’s Notting Hill, Portobello Road is a beacon for dynamic individuality, typified by its world-famous ma...
21 Jun, 2007, 12.00 AM IST