Soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is the new face of watch and jewelry maker Jacob & Company (Jacob &Co.). “As a collector of the world’s finest watches, it’s obvious [to me] how much passion Jacob & Co. has for quality.” explained the Portuguese soccer superstar. The campaign will hit all mayor magazines in May. Check out the exclusive, behind the scenes video after the break

Liverpool-based designer Stuart Hughes has created the world’s most expensive smartphone – iPhone 5 Black Diamond. The custom made iPhone 5 took nine weeks to create and boasts a massive circa of 135 grams of 24ct gold; encrusted with 600 precious stones, out of which, 53 are housed in the Apple logo and the home button was replaced by a 26ct flawless black diamond. The device’s screen is “of course” [...]

A pure gold replica of Lionel Messi’s left foot valued at $5.25 million, was unveiled in Tokyo. The 25-kilogramme statue, was created by renowned Japanese jeweler Ginza Tanaka to commemorate the player’s achievements. Tanaka is also offering a “Golden Foot Plate” for the convenient price of $94,500 (limited to 50 pieces) and a miniature version of the solid gold foot that is available for $42,000 (limited to 100 pieces). Part [...]

Victoria’s Secret Angel Candice Swanepoel shines in Swarovski’s Spring Summer 2013 campaign. Lensed by Nick Knight of SHOWstudio, the 2013 collection aptly titled ‘All Things Extraordinary’ features the South African supermodel posing with a crystalised helmet, dumbbells and ski goggles. “I saw a common thread between the natural beauty of flowers, which need light in order to grow and be seen and the finely crafted beauty of crystals which come [...]

Meet the world’s most expensive iPhone 5 case “Uunique London Lotus” priced at £189,000 ($302,985). Inspired by the exotic Water Lotus this case is made of 18 carat rose gold, adorned with a multitude of rare pink and white diamonds, and accented with intricate mother of pearl inlay. Mischa Barton presented the bling-accessory at an exclusive event held at Kensington Road Gardens, London; while showing off her own, reasonably-priced iPhone [...]

We’ve all seen Yayoi Kusama’s collection for Louis Vuitton, and now the collaboration between the Japanese artist and French fashion house continues with the launch of a limited edition bag, the Kusama Pumpkin Minaudière. Handcrafted by Louis Vuitton artisans, in the shape of a pumpkin, covered with the artist’s dots, and made from resin, metal and pure gold. Limited to only just 5 examples, this is undoubtably a really chic [...]

Renowned British manufacturer Geoffrey Parker has introduced the “Silver Jubilee Edition Chessboard”, one of the most expensive chess board in the world. This classic Geoffrey Parker board is actually the re-introduction of the 1960s classic Geoffrey Parker board which was originally created to celebrate Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth’s Silver Jubilee. Priced at £48,728 (approximately $77,880) the set is offered in Sterling silver, Sterling silver-gilt and even solid Gold. Available in [...]