Private jewellery collection smashes world records at auction
Billionaire art collector Heidi Horten's jewels fetched $156 million at auction in Geneva, despite a last minute controversy
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Global art market sales reach $67.8bn, study shows
Outside large sales, overall auction returns were 'subdued' in 2022, the Art Market/UBS report finds
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The enduring power of the signet ring
After thousands of years, the signet ring still sends a strong message
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UK and Ireland’s single malt winners from the 2023 World Whiskies Awards
Two rare and old Scotches were among 18 winning single malts from the UK and Ireland at whisky's answer to…
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Laurent-Perrier impresses with Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature
Champagne Laurent-Perrier gives a nod to both their skill and history with an exquisite Blanc de Blancs expression in Brut…
Are we now in a new ‘Dark Age’?
With global economic and living standards slipping, and cultural output flailing, Daisy Dunn asks if we’re now in a new…
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Book review: Taxtopia
An examination of the UK’s labyrinthine tax system makes some significant points but may struggle to retain the attention of…
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The three finest luxury hotels in Belize
Belize is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a vacation with luxury at its core
Mayfair’s Taku restaurant is a sushi-lover’s dream
Spear's visits the new London omakase restaurant awarded a Michelin star four months after opening
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Horse therapy holidays are the latest in luxury wellness
Lauren Jarvis explores how a new range of equine therapy retreats offer the chance to reflect, reconnect and reset in…
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Michelin Guide 2023: best UK restaurants announced
The UK and Ireland Michelin Guide 2023 now has a total of 188 starred restaurants New stars were born this…
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Vesper bar revival heralds a new era for the Dorchester
The new-look Vesper bar is part of a drive to bring back the Dorchester hotel’s glory days
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Setting a sale for the Gweilo yacht
With a dwindling pool of buyers, can the Okumus family find a buyer for their 47m yacht Gweilo? Edwin Smith…
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Going forward: the new world of designer clocks
The horology world has woken up to the design potential of clocks, with brands flexing their creative muscles to produce…
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Belize: the perfect destination for food lovers
Influenced by a melting pot of cultures, Belize has its own unique food scene that will delight all who visit.…
The Bugatti Chiron makes the jump from supercar to hypercar
Even by Bugatti’s high standards, the Chiron Super Sport stands out, moving from supercar to hypercar. Alec Marsh takes it…
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Superyacht broker Jamie Edmiston on empire-building and a greener future
Yacht broker Jamie Edmiston tells Spear's how he has expanded the family business – and how he chanced upon a…
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Ocean views and designer flip-flops at Rosewood Le Guanahani St Barth
The new-look Rosewood Le Guanahani luxury resort on St Barth has understated elegance in abundance
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Desert dream: the story behind Dubai’s prime property surge
Two years after it was dismissed as ‘Covid Casablanca’, Dubai is now seeing a surge in demand for high-end property
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The Other House London: a (petite) home from home
Spear's takes a look at The Other House, a new project that aims to fill a need for homely living…
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