A jewelry store worker said she was able to spot men cheating on their partners from what they spent their money on. Sarah Renn, from Virginia, began working in sales at a jewelry store after she finished her postgraduate degree. Within a month, she claimed to have made a discovery about men cheating on their … Read more
Each week, Alexa is rounding up the buzziest fashion drops, hotel openings, restaurant debuts and celeb-studded cultural happenings in NYC. It’s our curated guide to the very best things to see, shop, taste and experience around the city. What’s making our luxury list this week? Van Cleef & Arpels makes Fifth Avenue bloom, two new … Read more
Luxurious engagement jewelry boutique Two by London has a brand-new look. Set within London Jewelers’ dazzling Manhasset flagship, the 2,200-square-foot shop is “fresh and bright, and not a bit intimidating,” explains Scott Udell, a fourth generation member of the 98-year-old family-owned business. “This is Two by London 2.0,” he says. “The old space was beautiful … Read more
Consider this a sign to unearth a truly heavenly treasure this spring. Van Cleef & Arpels has re-created its iconic zodiac medals, which were first introduced by the storied French jewelry house in the 1950s and pay homage to the emblems of Western astrology. Inspired by both nature and astronomy, the latest Zodiaque pieces have … Read more
Cartier has expanded its innovative and luxurious Coussin de Cartier pliant design from watches to fine jewelry. Jeffrey Westbrook Like the cushion it’s named after, Coussin de Cartier can be soft and oh-so-supple. Developed over 2½ years using new technology and 3D printing, a distinctive design was unveiled in 2022 in the form of a … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. After 13 years as a fashion influencer — recently reaching coveted FOC status (that’s Friend of Chanel) — Charlotte Groeneveld has realized she’s a minimalist with a quality-over-quantity mindfulness. Except when it comes to jewelry. “In that case, … Read more
Who runs the world? Ask Candy Udell, president of London Jewelers, and she doesn’t hesitate. “Moms do,” she says. “They wear so many hats, and they’re the women who make us who we are. That’s why Mother’s Day has always been incredibly special to me — as a daughter, mother and grandmother. I truly want … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. What’s Erin Andrews’ secret? Simple: “I’m a superfan myself,” says the famed sports reporter. “I love football so much. I love reading about these guys. I love what they put into this.” It’d be hard to name someone … Read more
A 99.9% discount has a nice ring to it, no? Dripping in diamonds is a luxury often enjoyed by the mega-rich. But thanks to a glitch on Cartier’s website, one bargain-hunting shopper struck gold — literally. “I took advantage of the opportunity and even ordered two pairs,” bragged Rogelio Villarreal, from Mexico, on X of the $14,000 … Read more
Diamonds are a girl’s best friend— but they’re this scientist’s best creation. Researchers have discovered a faster method to making diamonds in a laboratory without the extreme conditions usually required to yield the precious stone. Lab-grown diamonds can take up to 10 weeks to create in regular circumstances, but materials scientist Rodney Ruoff and his … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Anna Sawai can relate to the old saying that beauty is pain. “It took two ladies 40 minutes to dress me — on a good day!” Sawai tells Alexa about the stunning-but-cumbersome kimonos she wore to play Toda … Read more
He stumbled upon a gold mine. A 12-year-old UK boy is sharing how he discovered a rare gold Roman bracelet while walking his dog in a field in the Pagham area of England. Rowan Brannan was with his mom, Amanda, 44, two years ago when he spotted a band that dates back 2,000 years. “Rowan … Read more
The word “divorce” certainly doesn’t have a nice ring to it. And when Lauren Boc’s ex-husband unexpectedly demanded one in October, just four months after they’d tied the knot, the heartbroken Brooklynite found herself in a painfully dark place. But rather than sulk into the gloominess of sudden singleness, the artsy millennial decided to brighten … Read more
Each week, Alexa is rounding up the buzziest fashion drops, hotel openings, restaurant debuts and celeb-studded cultural happenings in NYC. It’s our curated guide to the very best things to see, shop, taste and experience around the city. What’s making our luxury list this week? A new see-and-be-seen hotel in Tribeca, the ultimate sexy-surfer men’s … Read more
It’s a charmed life. Millennial and Zoomer women with lots of extra time on their hands and a desire to put cute, shiny things on their wrists are lining up for hours to make inexpensive charm bracelets and necklaces at Brooklyn Charm. “Some of my friends who I consider to be trendy Gen-Z girls came … Read more
Notorious former NFL superstar Antonio Brown is giving the finger to a judge who threw the book at him for refusing to give a pair of $1 million finger “covers” back to a celebrity jeweler. Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Kerry Bensinger recently ordered Brown, now a rising rap artist, to pay Shuki International $1,095,000 … Read more
Eat your hearts out, smartwatches. Researchers from the University of Washington created thermal earrings that measure skin temperature. The baubles are “first-of-its-kind smart earring that enables a reliable wearable solution for continuous temperature monitoring,” the UW study stated. Each earring has a built-in Bluetooth chip, 28-day battery life, two temperature sensors, and an antenna. The dimensions of high-tech … Read more
Brace yourselves, parents — some children are receiving crisp $100 bills and fancy jewelry, à la Louis Vuitton, from the Tooth Fairy. “That was her first baby tooth that she lost, and the process was uncomfortable for her, so we decided to give her the extra Tooth Fairy experience,” UK mom Chidera Nig, 32, told … Read more
An anesthesiologist who accidentally sent her diamond ring through the wash is rejoicing after her treasured piece of jewelry turned up at another hospital. Dr. Radhika Ramasamy, a consultant anesthesiologist at the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust in the U.K., put her diamond ring in her scrubs pocket in mid-December while she was doing an anesthetic procedure. … Read more
From drug stores to diamonds. Not only are cold sores annoying, but the tiny blisters around the lips can lower one’s self-esteem and be a source of embarrassment. A 2022 survey by Abreva found that two-thirds of young people admitted that their self-esteem and confidence decline when the viral infection becomes visible around their mouth. … Read more