Over the past week, the world of high living has produced its usual mix of spectacle and substance, from storied hotels reopening their doors to auctions where a single digit can command millions. Here’s what caught our attention this week. Christie’s Previews Magnificent Jewels Geneva Auction Christie's has begun previewing highlights from its upcoming Magnificent Jewels sale in Geneva, one of the most closely watched jewelry auctions of the year. Early standouts include exceptional Golconda diamonds, Burmese rubies, and signed vintage pieces from Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels. Geneva remains the epicenter of high-jewelry auctions, where collectors compete fiercely for stones with provenance, rarity, and size, often pushing prices comfortably into eight-figure territory. See the full catalogue here. The Historic Huntington Hotel Reopens in San Francisco After a years-long silence atop Nob Hill, San Francisco’s storied Huntington Hotel has reopened its doors. First built in 1924 and long considered..
