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Van Cleef & Arpels’ Pont des Amoureux. The actual Pont des Amoureux is a French bridge going over the River Thiou in Annecy, a town known as the Venice of France. The fabled bridge earned a reputation throughout the years as a rendezvous point for couples in love.

Ulysse Nardin El Toro. No one said that luxury watches had to be conservative in their design, yet there is a fine line between something that is avant-garde versus a piece that comes off as trying too hard.

Inspired by Miami’s brilliant landscapes, dress in chic separates and glitzy jewels.

Uptown beats downtown in these opulent styles from the Spring collections.

While 2009 may have been a season for understated elegance due to economic pressures (and the backlash against appearing to enjoy too much of a lavish lifestyle, à la Bernard Madoff), I am proud to report that in 2010, jewelry trends are indicating that big, bold, statement pieces are back.

President and CEO of Audemars Piguet, North America, Inc. Francois-Henry Bennahmias has leaped bounds to up the ante of the Swiss watchmaker.

Giampiero Di Persia, CEO of Poltrona Frau Miami and Cappellini Miami, is dedicated to
his quest of sharing the very best of his home country with residents of North America.

If you think entrepreneurs have no time to play, meet five high rollers who pour their passions into unique hobbies.