Cars, jewels, wine and watches have been good investments

DIAMONDS, they say, are for ever. They can be pricey, too. On December 5th 173 lots of jewels auctioned by Sotheby’s raised $ 54m. They included several pieces belonging to Sean Connery, known for playing James Bond. The following day a car favoured by Bond, the Aston Martin DB5, was auctioned for $ 2.7m. It […]

Staff Picks: Run the Jewels’ “Don’t Get Captured” Video, ‘Joshua Tree’ Anniversary Tour, More

Need a great book to read, album to listen to, or TV show to get hooked on? The Flavorwire team is here to help: in this weekly feature, our editorial staffers recommend the cultural object or experience they’ve enjoyed most in the past seven days. Scroll through for our picks below. Big Little Lies I’m […]

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle ENGAGEMENT? Royal 'to propose' with Princess Diana's jewels

Prince Harry, 32,  and Meghan Markle, 35, began dating a year ago but it seems the young royal is ready to take the relationship to the next level.  It’s believed the Prince has enlisted royal jeweller Harry Collins to create an emerald engagement ring ahead of a special proposal.  The £100k engagement ring is said […]

These are the British monarchy’s most dazzling crown jewels

The British royal family’s crown jewels aren’t just crowns and jewels.  “Crown jewels” is really just a catchall name for a suite of artifacts and regalia the royals use for coronations and other special events. The collection — now housed at the Tower of London — includes everything from gigantic diamonds to swords to an 18-inch […]