Video: Ralph Lauren explains the craftsmanship behind his watches

Video: Ralph Lauren explains the craftsmanship behind his watches

Ralph Lauren watches are highly regarded for their superb design and quality
Elizabeth Taylor, Wallis Simpson and a glistening future for jewellery in 2012

Elizabeth Taylor, Wallis Simpson and a glistening future for jewellery in 2012

Our last 'favourite festive collectibles' piece looks at a big year for Taylor, Simpson and rare jewellery
Video: Elizabeth Taylor jewellery sets $115.9m auction World Record

Video: Elizabeth Taylor jewellery sets $115.9m auction World Record

This week, our video is a news report on Christie's $115.9m Elizabeth Taylor jewellery auction
Rare Waltham girandole clock is '$40,000' star at Gordon Converse auction

Rare Waltham girandole clock is '$40,000' star at Gordon Converse auction

Gordon S. Converse & Company's auction will star around 100 clocks, including this rare Waltham model
Gent's gold Rolex Oyster stars in Michael Bowman's watches and jewellery sale

Gent's gold Rolex Oyster stars in Michael Bowman's watches and jewellery sale

A gent's gold Rolex watch and unique butterfly brooch were among Michael Bowman's highlights
Elizabeth Taylor's wedding rings for her marriages to Richard Burton bring $1m

Elizabeth Taylor's wedding rings for her marriages to Richard Burton bring $1m

Elizabeth Taylor's wedding rings rounded out Christie's $137.2m record-setting jewellery auction
George Daniels car collection speeds into Goodwood Festival for Bonhams auction

George Daniels car collection speeds into Goodwood Festival for Bonhams auction

Led by a Bentley supercharged single-seater, the George Daniels car collection will turn heads
'Christie's bidder paid $1.8m - but this can be yours for $78 in time for Xmas'

'Christie's bidder paid $1.8m - but this can be yours for $78 in time for Xmas'

While Christie's latest auction total hits $116m, you can buy the same 'Hollywood glamour' for just $78
Elizabeth Taylor's La Peregrina pearl necklace makes World Record price

Elizabeth Taylor's La Peregrina pearl necklace makes World Record price

This La Peregrina pearl necklace owned by film star Elizabeth Taylor made a $11.8m World Record
Historic Patek Philippe watches help Sotheby's New York to 'highest total'

Historic Patek Philippe watches help Sotheby's New York to 'highest total'

Two historically important Patek Philippe watches each sold for $482,500 at Sotheby's New York auction
Vacheron Constantin platinum watch counts up to $218,500 at Antiquorum auction

Vacheron Constantin platinum watch counts up to $218,500 at Antiquorum auction

Antiquorum's closing auction of an excellent year was led by a Vacheron Constantin platinum watch
Emerald-cut diamond platinum ring shines at Leslie Hindman Auction

Emerald-cut diamond platinum ring shines at Leslie Hindman Auction

A brilliant art-deco brooch and an emerald-cut diamond platinum ring beat all expectations in California

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