The latest introduction from the world’s most renowned watchmaker is a watch that comes from their Advanced Research program. It bears the name Aquanaut Travel Time Ref. 5650G. It is the first Patek Philippe Advanced Research that doesn’t have a…
Watches & Jewellery
Yoko London – the pearl jeweller Michelle Obama is crazy about
Hidden in the heart of Knightsbridge, on the quiet alleyway between the luxurious Bulgari Hotel and the famous Buddha Bar, Yoko London is a pearl lover’s gem. Lux Afrique had the pleasure of meeting one of its owners Mandy Namdar, an…
From Paris with the stylist
Her iPhone is how she displays her photography skills, her unending love for photography. Charmaine King is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Fabourg and Figueroa based in Paris, having moved to France more than 15 years ago from…
ULYSSE NARDIN’S LADY DIVER TIMEPIECES
The timepieces from the Ulysse Nardin Lady Diver Collection is a combination of fine jewelry watches and reliable diving instruments. A favorite among women who demand exquisite style and superb performance. The pieces create embody the spirit of innovation, quest…
RALPH LAUREN INTRODUCES WOMEN’S RL888 TIMEPIECE COLLECTION
For 2016, Ralph Lauren introduces the new RL888 timepiece collection, featuring an elegantly chic and modern round case. Ralph Lauren’s first round watch designed exclusively for women, the RL888 collection is named in honor of the women’s flagship store at…
10 DAZZLING AFRICAN DIAMONDS – PART 2
Welcome to Part 2 of our list of precious African Gems, we continue to look into the continent most dazzling diamonds. #6. PREMIER ROSE Found in the late 70s in De Beers’ Premier Mine in South Africa, the Premier Rose is…
A closer look at some of the continent’s biggest and best diamonds
From the 3,000-carat Cullinan Diamond in South Africa to Tanzania’s rare Queen of Kilimanjaro tanzanite stone – Africa is known to be home to some of the largest and most radiant precious gems ever found. #1. THE CULLINAN The Cullinan diamond…
DIARIES OF A WATCH ADDICT: NEXT WATCH FOR THE COLLECTION #d33oh
The good people at Lux Afrique wanted me to write about my next watch purchase. The problem with collectors, any collector, is that they never stop collecting. It’s not about having a bottomless bank account, but they will read, talk…
ULYSSE NARDIN TO TRAIN YOUNG NIGERIANS IN WRISTWATCH MAKING
In partnership with the Nigerian Zakaa Luxury, the Swiss watch company Ulysse Nardin is to train young Nigerians in the making of luxury timepieces. Believing that opening a mono-luxury wristwatch boutique in Abuja will provide Luxury Company with the perfect…
TAG HEURER FORMULA 1 RED BULL RACING TEAM WATCHES
Two special series in honour of the famously unconventional Formula 1 team A landmark agreement back in December 2015 saw TAG Heuer become the Official Timekeeper & Official Watch of the Formula 1 Red Bull Racing team. The two brands…
