In times of platinum, gold in various colours and the everlasting diamonds, other elements of jewelry really have to be something special to stand out. Expect designer Stephen Dweck, who specialises on big chunky sterling silver jewelry, to do something about it. The man has created a hand-carved turquoise ring with a little bit of coral work on a sterling silver base.

For those who prefer something casual even though big, then this turquoise ring is just for you. Measuring 1″ x 1 3/4″ it surely goes out to make a bold statement and definitely make you different from the rest. If you desire the set that includes a bracelet and matching earrings all carved in a similar floral pattern, you will have have to pay a total of $870. But if you want only one or two items, the price comes down accordingly.

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Melted down is not a painting but an antique bowl that have reached the auction block. This gold Ming Dynasty bowl is anticipated to sell off for $30,000, which is almost two-fold of its estimated price around four years ago. Sotheby’s disclosed that at a scheduled Hong Kong auction on 11 April, this masterpiece w would be inviting bids not less than HK$60 million ($7.7 million). Emblazoned with dragons and fitted pearls, turquoise, rubies and sapphires, the three-legged vessel is bejeweled with 1.3 kilograms of 18K gold, which makes it the highlight of Sotheby’s auction amongst 25 other gold and precious-metal objects. Total auction value expected to be generated from this New York-based auction is d HK$100 million.

Via Bloomberg