Anthony DeMarco

Philadelphia

Writer and Editor at Freelance

Managing Editor at The Centurion

Senior Contributor at Forbes

Contributor at Rapaport Magazine

Writer, Editor, Content Strategist

Articles

De Beers To Close Lightbox, Its Lab-Grown Diamond Jewelry Brand

6 days ago | forbes.com | Anthony DeMarco

De Beers Group said Thursday that it plans to close Lightbox, its lab-grown diamond jewelry brand, saying that the closure reinforces its “commitment to natural diamonds in the jewelry sector.”As part of the closure process, De Beers said it is in talks to sell certain assets, including inventory, with potential buyers.
Ben Bridge And Oris Partner To Create A Limited-Edition Dive Watch

6 days ago | forbes.com | Anthony DeMarco

Ben Bridge Jeweler and Oris have partnered to produce the Oris Aquis Date “Ben Bridge Limited Edition” timepiece. The collaboration merges refined design with dive-ready performance and symbolizes a shared commitment to sustainable practices, the two companies said in a joint statement. “It brings together two heritage brands with a shared vision for the future of sustainable luxury,” the two companies said in the statement.
10 luxury gift ideas for Mother's Day

1 week ago | forbes.com.au | Josh Lai |Matthew Catellier |Conor Murray |Anthony DeMarco

With Mother's Day just around the corner, Forbes Australia has curated an elegant selection of luxurious, last-minute gifts to celebrate the women who matter most. Carrière Frères Rose Menthe Diffuser: $119Handcrafted in France, this elegant diffuser by Carrière Frères combines fresh, vegetal notes of spearmint with the delicate, powdery scent of rose, offering a luxurious aroma perfect for Mother's Day. FIELDBAR Drinks Box: $249Fair to say this isn't your average Bunnings cooler.
2025 Met Gala: Luxury Watches That Stole The Spotlight

1 week ago | forbes.com | Anthony DeMarco

For the first time since 2003, the Met Gala held Monday at the Metropolitan Museum of Art had a men’s style theme: “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.” This meant that timepieces played a larger role than normal for the annual fashion event. Men’s and women’s watches were prominent on the wrists of the invited guests who ranged from two members of the Super Bowl champions Philadelphia Eagles to WNBA basketball stars to award-winning actors.
Tiffany & Co. unveils solar-powered Rope watch inspired by Schlumberger

1 week ago | forbes.com.au | Roberta Naas |Mary Whitfill Roeloffs |Samuel Hussey |Anthony DeMarco

In a surprise move, Tiffany & Co. introduces a new chapter in its storied watch design legacy with the launch of the Rope watch - equipped with cutting-edge solar-powered technology. Paying homage to Jean Schlumberger's iconic rope motif-first developed in the mid-20th century-this new jewelry watch deftly blends form and function. Offered in two versions and two sizes, the watches boast a forward-thinking sustainable power source while at the same time embracing heritage-inspired craftsmanship.
Luxury watches that stole the spotlight

1 week ago | forbes.com.au | Anthony DeMarco |Roberta Naas |Matthew Macconnell |Matthew Macconnell

Men's and women's watches were prominent on the wrists of the invited guests, who ranged from two members of the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles to WNBA basketball stars to award-winning actors. For the first time since 2003, the Met Gala held Monday at the Metropolitan Museum of Art had a men's style theme: "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style." This meant that timepieces played a larger role than normal for the annual fashion event.
The Jewels That Sparkled At The 2025 Met Gala

1 week ago | forbes.com | Anthony DeMarco

The Met Gala held Monday featured celebrities from fashion, entertainment and athletics in crisp tailored outfits, mostly eschewing the exuberant extravagance from past years, keeping with this year’s theme of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute: “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.” It is celebration of Black dandyism, described in Vogue by Monica Miller, Professor and Chair of Africana Studies at Barnard College, Columbia University, as “dressing wisely and well” and “a...
The Best Men And Women’s Skeleton Watches At 2025 Watches And Wonders

2 weeks ago | forbes.com | Anthony DeMarco

The skeletonization of a watch is a specialized technique requiring hours of chiseling and metal trimming by a skilled watchmaker to remove non-essential components of the movement. What remains is the “skeleton” of the movement, such as the intricate gears, bridges and other essential parts. The same person often adds decorative engravings or other embellishments. To view this detailed work of artisan craft, the dial is either significantly reduced or entirely removed.
Jacob & Co. creates the world's first four-axis tourbillon

2 weeks ago | forbes.com.au | Matthew Catellier |Anthony DeMarco |Michael Solomon

To mark the 10th anniversary of its Astronomia collection, Jacob & Co. introduces its most technically ambitious creation yet: the Astronomia Revolution Four-Axis Tourbillon. As the name states, this new timepiece adds a fourth axis to the collection's signature tourbillon architecture, once again pushing boundaries in the realm of high horology watchmaking. The standout feature is the high-speed, four-axis tourbillon mounted at the top of a rotating carousel.
Zeekr aims to be first Chinese luxury brand to challenge Rolls-Royce

2 weeks ago | forbes.com.au | James Morris |Suzanne Rowan Kelleher |Monica Mercuri |Anthony DeMarco

Chinese cars are improving in quality all the time, and anyone who thinks their level of engineering is behind Western companies really hasn't been paying attention. But one aspect that doesn't come with technical innovation is a heritage of luxury. Zeekr, part of Chinese giant Geely, hopes to change that. I talked to the company's Vice President of Global Design, Stefan Sielaff, about how far he intends to take Zeekr into the luxury space. He's aiming high.