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Paula Mendoza Luxury Ring Collection

March 18, 2010 | Posted by Allison as Jewelry at 10:48 am | Comments »

This Thursday morning you need to steer away from the usual routine and check out this Paula Mendoza Luxury Ring Collection.

Designed with chunks of emeralds and various other precious stones, this jewelry line is more primitive that polished which leaves you with a feeling of genuine realness if that makes any sense.

From almost ugly to stunningly misshapen these 24kt gold pieces range in price from $300 to $700.

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster Leaked

March 16, 2010 | Posted by Allison as Fast & Furious Cars at 8:55 am | (1) Comment »

Guess what was leaked from the patent office?  A luxurious Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster.  Talk about a tasty tid bit for Tuesday!

This latest flagship supercar will certainly keep Mercedes at the top of luxury supercar lists everywhere and we can’t wait to learn more specs on this baby.

Sherry Stringfield’s Luxury Estate For Sale

March 15, 2010 | Posted by Allison as Estate of the Day at 8:46 am | Comments »

Known for playing a doctor on ER, Sherry Stringfield has just put up her luxury home on the market.

This Beverly Hills home features 6 bedrooms, hardwood flooring, formal dining room, library, spacious master bedroom with sitting area and it’s within walking distance to the infamous Beverly Hills shopping areas.

Asking price, $2.895 million.

Franz Joseph I-Commissioned Neo-Gothic Terracotta Chimney Piece Auction

March 9, 2010 | Posted by Allison as Auctions at 9:51 am | (1) Comment »

At the center of an upcoming Sotheby’s auction is this amazing piece of antiquity, a rare Franz Joseph I-commissioned Neo-Gothic Terracotta Chimney Piece.

Made in the late 19th century, this 8.5-ft. tall chimney frame was built to stand guard at one of the many large fireplaces in the Hapsburg family palaces.  This antique piece is expected to fetch around $700,000 in the upcoming Sotheby’s’ Origines, Architecture & Heritage, Decoration and Garden Statuary auction in Paris.

Padma Lakshmi’s New Luxury Jewelry Collection

March 8, 2010 | Posted by Allison as Jewelry at 11:06 am | (1) Comment »

Top Chef’s stunning Padma Lakshmihas a new luxury jewelry collection out and you’re going to love it.

Inspired by her life in India, Padma has created a stunning new line that embraces the colorful culture.  The new mom explains, saying, “I love the rich heritage and beauty of traditional Indian jewelry, but I wanted something more modern and delicate. I also wanted to create something that women would love to wear everyday; pieces that work with jeans and cocktail dresses, jewelry that highlights the myriad sides of a woman’s personality without upstaging her.”

Well, color us sold!

No One Loses At the Oscars, $85,000 Gift Baskets

March 5, 2010 | Posted by Allison as Luxury Gifts at 10:21 am | (1) Comment »

While some Oscar nominees will indeed walk away with the coveted gold trophy, some will walk away with something even better, an $85K gift baset!

Distinctive Assets has been put in charge of getting together these $85,000 gift baskets for the nominees for best actor, best actress, best supporting actor, best supporting actress and best director.  Each basket is filled with Chocolatines by Sweet Endeavours, a Serta HGTV Green Home Mattress Collection, Victorinox $4,000 limited edition luxury Leather Travel Bag and a private island vacation at Turks & Caicos Sporting Club.

Now if that isn’t worth starring in a movie, we’re not sure what is.

Gem-Studded Viva Luxury Chair

March 4, 2010 | Posted by Allison as Furniture at 11:10 am | (2) Comments »

Not your Herman Miller Aeron chair for sure, this gem-studded luxury chair by Pietro Lovato is now the apple of our luxurious eye.

Named the Viva luxury chair, this stylish monster of a chair has been upholstered in crocodile leather and embellished with rubies and diamonds and of course, solid gold.

Price tag, $273,080.

Rare 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast Coup Up For Auction

March 3, 2010 | Posted by Allison as Auctions, Fast & Furious Cars at 9:49 am | Comments »

Honestly, there’s nothing sexier than a fine, silk suit and a luxury vintage car, is there?  That’s why we’re all hot and bothered over Gooding & Company’s upcoming auction March 12.

The auction will feature a stellar collection of Pininfarina-styled Ferraris, including the most sexy of the pack, a very rare 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast Coup.  One of only 36 ever made, this extremely rare vintage vehicle will probably go for close to $1 million if not over.  Only wish it was me shouting numbers that day.

The Worth Of An Olympic Gold Medal

March 2, 2010 | Posted by Allison as Jewelry at 9:52 am | Comments »

With the cost of gold rising and rising, we’re all pretty curious about how much an Olympic gold medal is actually worth, and we have the answer!

So, each gold medal is made with 550 grams of silver covered by 6 grams of gold which balances out to around $500 per gold medal, whereas a silver medal is worth around $260 and sadly the bronze only $3.

Luxury Downtown Seattle Condos Discounted Auction

March 1, 2010 | Posted by Allison as Dream Homes, Estate of the Day at 11:01 am | (3) Comments »

Mark March 28 on your calendar, because you’re going to be up to your eyeballs bidding on luxury Seattle condos at the Grand Hyatt Seattle that day.

Up for auction are 18 luxury condo units located in downtown Seattle at 5th and Madison Street.  These units will be auctioned off at starting bids from $235K, well below their market worth.  Features of the luxury properties include guest suite, fitness center, concierge, dog walk and garden terrace.  Sounds like a dream, doesn’t it?  Well, see you at the auction!

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