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Restoring a painting is one of life’s great pleasures
2+ hour, 40+ min ago (271+ words) Art has many enemies. There are the obvious ones like fire or violent protest, which can destroy a painting in seconds. And then there are those that creep up more slowly, including dust, damp and soot. They don't so much…...
Henry Pearlman assembled a trove of modernist masterpieces. This is your last chance to see it in its full glory
2+ week, 2+ day ago (349+ words) Edelman's creative solution to the long-term future of the works aims to "impact three collections, three very different audiences, with this one-and-done gift, he explains. "We came up with a way to encourage movement of the works that would reunite…...
It’s the year of the horse – and jewellers are champing at the bit
2+ week, 5+ day ago (110+ words) Boodles platinum and diamond Lucky Horseshoe Stock pin Annoushka gold, rhodium and diamond Riding Helmet charm Harry Winston rose-gold, diamond, mother-of-pearl and lacquer Chinese New Year Automatic Vintage art nouveau gold, platinum, sapphire and diamond brooch Gucci white-gold, diamond and…...
Designers must carry the flame of friendship and co-operation
3+ week, 4+ day ago (123+ words) Designers must carry the flame of friendship and co-operation'Financial Times Save over 40% on Standard Digital Save now on essential digital access to trusted FT journalism on any device. Savings based on monthly annualised price. - Stay informed with global news & in-depth…...
Gold and silver tumult triggers ‘pandemonium’ in New York’s Diamond District
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (149+ words) It is noon on Thursday in Manhattan's Diamond District and dealer turned social media influencer "Moses The Jeweler" can only guess at how much the gold bars in his hands or the silver rings on his ... Save over 40% on Standard…...
The Year of the Horse and the economics of symbolism in luxury
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (245+ words) As the Lunar New Year approaches, luxury brands are returning to the Chinese zodiac despite uneven demand and subdued consumer sentiment in Asia. With the Year of the Horse beginning on February 17, watchmakers and jewellers are once again creating tribute…...
Paraíba tourmaline: the gemstone outpacing gold and inflation
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1196+ words) It took squatters just three months to wreck the Mozambican mine that Kevin Ferreira's uncle had spent a decade getting up and running. "Everything has been ruined," says the 33-year-old gemologist. "They've completely destroyed the wash plant. We've lost two…...
For architect Kulapat Yantrasast, the point of a building is the experience
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (125+ words) For architect Kulapat Yantrasast, the point of a building is the experience'Financial Times Save over 40% on Standard Digital Save now on essential digital access to trusted FT journalism on any device. Savings based on monthly annualised price. - Stay informed with…...
How to be smart when buying vintage luxury
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (9+ words) How to be smart when buying vintage luxury'Financial Times...
If Wes Anderson did a stationery shop...
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (788+ words) If Wes Anderson did a stationery shop...Financial Times Getting a card in the post is in itself a happy surprise. But opening a card from The Regional Assembly of Text is an occasion. The stationery shop and studio, which…...