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CONTENTS FALL/WINTER 2013

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CHAIRMAN & CEO MARC FINK EVP & CFO WALT GAYNOR VP OPERATIONS

MARK BAIR VP INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES TODD STAFFORD

DIRECTOR OF MARKETING LINDSEY KIRBY

P U B L I S H E D B Y T H E B J I FA S H I O N G R O U P PUBLISHER STU NIFOUSSI EDITOR-IN-CHIEF KAREN ALBERG GROSSMAN DESIGN DIRECTOR HANS GSCHLIESSER MANAGING EDITOR

JILLIAN LAROCHELLE PROJECT MANAGER LISA MONTEMORRA DESIGNERS CYNTHIA LUCERO JEAN-NICOLE VENDITTI PRODUCTION MANAGER PEG EADIE PRESIDENT AND CEO

FEATURES 2 Welcome Letter

42 The Arts: Ballets Russes

4 Fink’s Events: See and Be Seen 6 Fink’s Family Profile: Lisa Harris

44 Spotlight: Mikimoto’s 120th Anniversary

8 Fink’s Family Profile: Joey White

46 Perfect Gems

11 Peek Season: Fall/Winter Jewelry Guide

50 Books: The Art of Fashion

BRITTON JONES CHAIRMAN AND COO MAC BRIGHTON

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30 The Advice

20 Trend Report: Confident Chic

32 The Ring

22 Watches: Icons in Time

35 The Diamonds

24 Red Carpet: Dreamy in Black & White

36 The Dress

26 Profile: Marco Bicego

40 Celebrations

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BRIDAL SECTION

18 Collections: Willow by David Yurman

38 The Memories

The original Fink’s store in Roanoke, VA circa 1930

Today’s Fink’s flagship store in Roanoke

DEAR CLIENTS AND FRIENDS, Recently, we created a TV spot that ran in our hometown of Roanoke, Virginia. The theme highlighted the rich history of my family-owned business. The positive feedback I received from friends, colleagues and the community was truly overwhelming! Not a day went by that I didn’t have someone tell me how moving it was to see a TV commercial show such passion for the heart of my business. The spot panned through my family photo album, showing pictures of my grandparents, my parents, my sister and me as children, and finally Suzy and me on our wedding day. For me, one of the best parts of the spot was the tagline at the end, “Fink’s Jewelers: loving our work since 1930.” That phrase is really important to me because I truly love what I do. Whether it’s helping a young couple choose an engagement ring or showing a proud father a Swiss timepiece for his son’s college graduation, my passion is working with customers when I’m in our stores. Every family has reasons to celebrate and I’m fortunate to be a part of those exciting times. Treating every customer like family is a tradition my grandfather started over 83 years ago… and one I plan on continuing for many years to come. I hope you enjoy our 10th anniversary issue of Accent Magazine. From my family to yours, we wish you a happy and healthy holiday season!

Marc Fink, President and CEO

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FINK’S FAMILY PROFILE

ight years ago, Lisa Harris joined Fink’s as a parttime sales associate. She was with us full time before the end of that year, and four years later she became assistant manager. Now, we’re proud to announce Lisa’s newest position as store manager at Thomas Jefferson Crossings! She attributes her success to the simple fact that she loves her job and her customers. Because she took to the jewelry business right away, it may come as a surprise to learn that Lisa came to Fink’s from a seemingly unrelated field: the antique wood flooring business. “But I was in the fashion industry in New York and LA for 10 years before relocating back to my hometown in Virginia,” she explains. One common denominator between all three: an appreciation for beautiful things, whether found in the home or worn on the body. Lisa likes working closely with her customers to find just the right piece, getting to know some of them on a personal level in the process. “I really enjoy selling jewelry to women buying for themselves!” she adds. “I especially love John Hardy and Stephen Webster. They are both truly unique designers with incredible attention to detail.” She enjoys her job so much that, when asked to describe her perfect day, Lisa automatically talks about being at Fink’s! She says the ideal day would include “being able to work with my great customers one at a time, giving them undivided attention — this is not always possible!” If she wasn’t at the store, her perfect day would begin with a fantastic hunt on horseback, with lots of fox sightings, and end with an intimate fireside dinner shared with friends. If Lisa wasn’t selling fine jewelry at all, her days would be filled with horseback rides and the study of architectural history. “English and early-American architecture intrigue me the most. I've always been interested in what came before us,” she explains. “I really love knowing the influence, even political, on the designs of earlier buildings and homes. You can see it our every day environment if you know where to look.” No matter what she’s doing, Lisa’s mantra is to “not take life too seriously, to keep things in perspective. This helps to keep me focused… most of the time!” she says, with a wink and a smile.

LISA HARRIS

Store Manager Thomas Jefferson Crossings Forest, Virginia

FINK’S FAMILY PROFILE

ince graduating from North Carolina State University 22 years ago, Joey White has never wavered from his commitment to a career in the jewelry business. He’s spent the last 13 years here at Fink’s, where he says the best part of his job is the smiles he helps to inspire. “My favorite part is seeing how happy and excited people are when they walk out of the store with a new piece of jewelry,” Joey reveals. “The look on their face says it all.” He particularly enjoys selling fashion jewelry, especially anything from David Yurman. “I’ve always loved the brand. It’s a traditional, timeless style that goes from casual to dress. The Thoroughbred and Color Classics collections have always been my favorites because they can be the foundation for any jewelry collection.” The best piece of career advice he’s ever received is to spend less time talking, and more time listening to his customers. Spend just a few minutes with him in the store, and you’ll see that his number one priority is figuring out what you need and how he can help. In addition to selling, Joey enjoys — and has a knack for — arranging product displays within the store. “My second love is merchandising,” he reveals. “I spend a great deal of time making sure that all of the Fink’s stores have the best possible displays for our fine jewelry.” He credits his success in all aspects of his job to being detail oriented and hardworking, and also mentions that it doesn’t hurt to “work for a great organization like Fink’s. I love having the great group of people that I work with in my store.” If Joey wasn’t in the jewelry business, he says he would still be in sales: real estate sales. “It’s my hobby. It’s fascinating to me, so if I weren’t already selling jewelry with Fink’s, I’d be selling homes.” When he’s not working or keeping up with the real estate market, Joey loves to spend time with his friends and family, “especially traveling, whether it’s a day trip to the beach or longer trips to places I’ve never been before.” His most recent trip was to San Francisco, where the highlight was the view of the city from the Golden Gate Bridge, all the way to the vineyards and wineries of Sonoma and Napa Valley. We’re happy that he gets to see the world, but always even happier when he returns to Fink’s!

JOEY WHITE

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PEEK SEASON A S N E A K P E E K AT FA L L / W I N T E R J E W E L R Y T R E N D S

DAVID YURMAN Intricate yet simple—David Yurman’s fascination with knots inspired the Labyrinth™ collection. The knot’s natural tension and inherent connectivity are captured in these rhythmic and elegant GHVLJQV 7KH FROOHFWLRQ LV WKH ÀUVW FUHDWHG in collaboration by the Yurman family: David, Sybil, and their son, Evan. From the Labyrinth™ collection, designs with diamonds in sterling silver and 18k yellow gold. Single-loop bracelet, $3,800. Pendant, $2,500. (Chain sold separately.) Hoop earrings, $2,450. Triple-loop ring, $3,800. Single-loop ring, $1,950. The Classic® Timepiece in stainless steel and 18k yellow gold with white mother of pearl diamond dial and bezel on a steel and gold bracelet, $7,600.

MIKIMOTO The Akoya Special Edition Set features an 18” strand with 18k white gold clasp together with matching bracelet and stud earrings, $3,400.

FINK’S EXCLUSIVE Oval sapphire and diamond “picture frame” pendant in 18k white gold, $1,650. (Chain sold separately.) Inside-out diamond hoop earrings, $1,195. Cushion-cut sapphire ring in 18k white gold with round brilliant-cut diamonds, $2,975. Diamond tennis bracelet, $4,375.

IT’S A FINK’S DIAMOND From left to right: Elegant cushion-cut diamond ring surrounded with round brilliant-cut diamonds, $19,500. Classy natural pink oval diamond ring accented with half-moon and round brilliant-cut diamonds, $120,500. Stunning natural pink cushion-cut diamond ring surrounded by two rows of round brilliant-cut diamonds, $85,000.

MARCO BICEGO A sophisticated and elegant statement of everyday luxury, the Siviglia Drops collection combines delicate gold chains ZLWK Ă&#x20AC;QHO\ HQJUDYHG GHVLJQV LQ 18k yellow gold. Single-drop earrings, $1,020. 47â&#x20AC;? necklace, $3,980. Cascade earrings, $1,490. Ring, $1,680.

ROBERTO COIN Pois Moi, the newest collection from Roberto Coin, fuses impeccable precision, linear design and elegant style to create a truly iconic collection. 18k yellow and white gold single-row bangles, each $3,900. 18k rose gold singlerow bangle with diamonds, $4,300. 18k yellow gold square earrings with diamonds, $3,300. 18k yellow, white and rose gold round stack rings, each $980.

JOHN HARDY A signature anchor collection, the Dot motif is generated by the traditional granulating method; head designer Guy %HGDULGD GHFLGHG WR WKHQ Ă DWWHQ DQG VPRRWK WKH VPDOO PHWDO EDOOV ZKLFK DUH Ă&#x20AC;QDOO\ SDLQVWDNLQJO\ KDQG DSSOLHG E\ D WHDP of Balinese artisans. The rich architectural rhythms and highly polished surfaces present throughout the pieces convey a controlled, high-powered glamour. From the Dot collection, designs in sterling silver and 18k yellow gold. Medium hoop earrings with citrine, $495. Double-drop pendant with smoky quartz on an 18â&#x20AC;? chain necklace, $675. Small hoop earrings, $695. Slim band ring with smoky quartz, $595. Bangles, top to bottom: Flex cuff, $1,895. 6OLP FXII 7KUHH VWDWLRQ Ă H[ FXII ZLWK FLWULQH

STEPHEN WEBSTER From the Superstone collection for women, designs featuring white and black mother of pearl inlays and sterling silver. Ring, $550. Collar, $2,695. Tassel earrings, $795. Three-row scale bracelet, $1,995.

TAG HEUER

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LONGINES

Ladies’ Aquaracer watch in stainless steel with a mother of pearl diamond dial and bezel on a steel and rose gold bracelet, $6,100. 0HQ·V &DUUHUD FHUWLÀHG FKURQRPHWHU ZDWFK in stainless steel with a silvered dial on an alligator strap, $3,900.

Men’s Movado LX watch in stainless steel with a black dial and signature concave dot on a stainless steel link bracelet with deployment clasp, $1,295.

From the Saint-Imier collection, timepieces in stainless steel and 18k rose gold. Ladies watch with a mother of pearl diamond dial and diamond bezel on a steel and rose gold bracelet, $4,575. Men’s automatic column-wheel chronograph watch with a silvered dial on a steel and rose gold bracelet, $4,525.

STEPHEN WEBSTER From the menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s collection, designs in sterling silver. Bull and bear FXIĂ LQNV ZLWK UHG JDUQHW H\HV +LJKZD\PDQ FROOHFWLRQ FXIĂ LQNV in white mother of pearl, lapis, and black mother of pearl, each $425. Thorn collection bracelet with lapis inlay, $450. Highwayman collection rubber bracelets with magnetic clasps, each $295. %XOOGRJ FXIĂ LQNV ZLWK red enamel backs, $250.

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Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Seamaster Aqua Terra â&#x20AC;&#x153;Golfâ&#x20AC;? watch, in stainless steel with a black dial decorated with the Teak Concept pattern and a date window on a stainless steel link bracelet, $5,500.

Tank Anglaise watch, small model, in stainless VWHHO ZLWK D VLOYHUHG DQG ODFTXHUHG Ă LQTXp GLDO on an 18k pink gold and steel bracelet, $7,600. Tank Solo watch, extra large model, in stainless steel with a silvered opaline dial on a black alligator strap, $3,500.

Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Super Avenger II watch in stainless steel with a volcano black dial and silver subdials on a stainless steel professional bracelet, $5,550.

IPPOLITA From the Wonderland Rainbow collection, designs in sterling silver and colorful gemstones. Large teardrop pendant necklaces in raspberry, mint, denim and indigo, each $495. (Also available in blush and mother of pearl.) Lollipop bangles in indigo, denim, mint, mother of pearl, blush and raspberry, each $950.

FINKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S EXCLUSIVE Black and white diamond hoop earrings, $1,495. Emerald and round brillant-cut diamond band, $3,595. Three-row black and white diamond band, $2,195.

HONORA From the Plum Crazy collection featuring ringed cultured freshwater pearls in varying shades of purple. Set of three stretch bracelets, $100. Dangle earrings, $60. 36â&#x20AC;? necklace, $190.

COLLECTIONS

ORGANIC HARMONY

David Yurman’s new Willow collection is all about energy, enchantment and enduring magic.

“Like everything in nature, it’s perfectly asymmetric.” —David Yurman

t David Yurman’s country home is a pond, a peaceful place where willows arch over the water. An early evening walk to this spot inspired Willow, a new jewelry collection he created with his wife, Sybil. The graceful designs interpret David Yurman’s iconic cable motif in a feminine way, and effortlessly layer with his existing collections. Like fronds dancing on a light breeze, there is a kinetic energy in Willow. Each strand of cable is carefully placed to create a natural effect, with pavé diamonds shimmering like evening light on velvety, soft buds. “There’s a bit of

organic harmony,” says Yurman. “Like everything in nature, it’s perfectly asymmetric.” Willow also takes a cue from the classics. As with all David Yurman collections, ancient art and symbolism shape each design. In mythology, the willow is the tree of enchantment. Now, in precious metal and sparkling diamonds, you can also be captivated by the Willow collection’s enduring magic. The range of styles includes bracelets, rings, necklaces and earrings in sterling silver and 18 karat gold with pavé diamonds.

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NORTH CAROLINA Greensboro 1951 Battleground Avenue...........................................336.292.8355 Charlotte Northlake Mall ................................................................. 704.927.4888 SouthPark ..........................................................................704.366.3120 Raleigh North Hills........................................................................... 919.881.8247

Durham The Streets at Southpoint ................................... 919.281.8407

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TREND REPORT

CONFIDENT

CHIC

Daring designs make this a season to celebrate! LORRAINE DEPASQUE

n jewelry and fashion, the attitude this season is all about self-assured style. As the year has unfolded, designers of both have been showing us collections that focus on strong silhouettes, sculptural shapes and bold color. “In fashion, we’re seeing a new highly polished adult elegance — finally!” says David Wolfe, creative director of international fabric, color and style forecasting agency The Doneger Group in New York City. “Pantsuits are practical and polished, dresses have simple and sophisticated lines, and accessories have strong shapes with refined detailing,” he explains. And the jewelry? “It’s classy, not flashy — even costume jewelry!” This fresh “confident chic” style frequently channels the Fabulous Forties: lots of cinched waists, full circular skirts, and good-taste

glamour like you see on film stars in all those post-war era films, where everyone was dressed to the nines. For us this season, that 1940s spirit lives side-by-side with style evoked by the two decades that preceded it, too. Says Cindy Edelstein, president of the Jeweler’s Resource Bureau, marketing and trends specialist in contemporary fine designer luxury brands, “Often it takes more than one cultural wave to create a major trend tsunami, and this year we had the Downton Abbey craze crash into The Great Gatsby. The romanticism of flappers and moonshine speakeasies inspired many goldsmiths to create geometricshaped jewels that borrowed from the silhouettes and symmetry of Art Deco.” Given the new Forties flair that’s recently entered the scene, there are

From top: Stephen Webster Forget Me Knot necklace, Stephen Webster Fly by Night collection stacking rings with black and white diamonds

Clockwise from top left: Roberto Coin bangles and rings in high-polished 18K rose gold from the Pois Moi collection, Roberto Coin snake bangle with diamonds, Roberto Coin rings in 18K rose gold from the Black Jade collection, featuring green chalcedony and black jade, John Hardy Naga dragon head ring, Stephen Webster hexagonal silhouette earrings of green agate and the designer’s signature faceted quartz crystal, from the 1920s-inspired Deco Haze collection

many jewelry collections being done in bold yellow or rose gold. Cocktail rings are one key to Forties fabulous; as you may recall, the mammoth rings came into fashion in the Thirties but grew in popularity in the 1940s and 1950s. Some of the best new cocktail rings — also known as “dinner rings” back then — are rose gold. “It’s great to see rose gold back in the spotlight again,” says Edelstein. “Gold in general is coming on strong, warming up the big ‘white out’ that we saw in metals for the past few years.”

many innovative looks with these special gems. Opal, not incidentally, comes in a spectrum of shades — black, pink, pale green — and that’s part of the excitement of new contemporary opal designs. October girls may claim opal as their birthstone, but it’s a gem so mesmerizing that every woman should have something special in opal.

Fashionable Shades

In the coming months, as you add to your colored gemstone jewelry wardrobe, consider blue, pink, green and black. Some of the best blues in the new collections are aquamarine, lapis, tanzanite, blue sapphire and blue topaz. There’s a great deal more lapis and tanzanite fashion jewelry this year than last, so definitely ask us to show you some new pieces in these stunning gems. In pink, some of the hottest looks come in tone-on-tone, rose gold jewelry set with one or more of these pink-hued gems: pink opal, pink sapphire, rose quartz, pink tourmaline, or pink-hued mandarin garnet. With Emerald being the 2013 Pantone Color of the Year, finding something with emeralds that’s exactly to your taste is easy this year. But because of Pantone’s brilliant choice, luxury brands have some other great greens in their new collections too, especially opal, green chalcedony, chrysoberyl and green agate. Vivid green gems were popular during the Art Deco period, so again, with jewelry designers beautifully obsessed with the retro aesthetic, you’ll find some dazzling greens in new jewelry that echoes that glamorous era in particular. Finally, rounding out our fab four of important gem colors this season... black is back. Of course, as David Wolfe says, “Black never, ever really goes away.” Not in clothes, and certainly not in jewelry. What tends to trend, however, are the different varieties of black stones, so this year, be sure to look at new noir statements in black jade, black sapphire, black diamond and black onyx.

Stacking for Style

Dramatic ring looks can also be created through the art of stacking. For holiday 2013, being in vogue — for daywear and evening — often means stacking on rings and bangles and layering in pendants with necklaces. “With all the clean lines and pure shapes in fashion — sans the details of seasons past — fall/winter ready-to-wear and couture is perfect for layering on jewelry,” says Wolfe. Especially with gifting season coming up, jewelry that stacks and layers should definitely be a part of your wish list. No woman can ever have too many bands, bracelets, necklaces or pendants! “While stacking has been popular for awhile,” says Edelstein, “a new added trend this year is putting on multiples of tiny bands, ultra-thin bangles, and wispy chains for a more delicate, yet still very interesting, layered look.” Many of the newest uber-long chains have stations of gem slices that impart pops of color. Because light passes through the two-dimensional sliced gems, much like when sunlight shines through a stained glass window, the jewels always have a liveliness to them.

On-trend Gems

Without a doubt, both emeralds and opals continue to shine as some of the most “in” gems this season.. Both stones began propelling back into fashion popularity in early 2012, but now you’ll see

WATCHES

ICONS IN TIME ROBERTA NAAS

THE DAYTONA Rolex has been an auto racing sponsor since it first became involved with the Daytona International Speedway races in 1959. It wasn’t until several years later, around 1963, that the brand unveiled its now much-coveted Daytona watch, a favorite of the legendary Paul Newman. Over the past 50 years, the much-clamored-for Rolex Daytona has naturally evolved, as has Rolex’s involvement with auto sports. The brand continues to sponsor the Rolex 24 at Daytona endurance race, as well as other events. It also continues to unveil autoinspired Daytona pieces, like this Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona in 18K Everrose gold, with a fixed engraved black ceramic bezel and gold Oysterlock clasp.

THE CARRERA This year marks the 50th anniversary of the legendary TAG Heuer Carrera. The first was introduced in 1963, and it has since been worn by legendary drivers and celebrities. Jack Heuer, who conceived of the watch, was inspired by the Carrera de Pan American races. “That was the most dangerous race. Drivers would travel at speeds of about 160 miles per hour over rough terrain. In five years, 35 people were killed; they had to stop the races,” explains Heuer. “But that was the first I had heard the name Carrera — I knew I had to use it for a watch. It was sexy. It meant something. It was a perfect name.” The first Carrera was an incredibly legible chronograph, and while the line has evolved, it has remained true to that creed of legibility. This 50th Anniversary Jack Heuer Carrera, in stores this October, features the house-made 1887 caliber and is stopwatch inspired, with crown at 12:00. It also offers pulsometer and tachymeter scale.

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Red Carpet

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DREAMY IN BLACK &WHITE Bling shines bright against fashion’s timeless palette.

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MIREILLE ENOS at the London premiere of World War Z

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PROFILE How has your design sensibility changed over the years? My jewelry is always something of an evolution: every season I add new elements. For example, in my new Murano Link collection, an extension of my Murano collection launched last year, I mix my signature hand-engraved links with polish-finished elements. The balance of these two textures is the collection’s hallmark. Are your designs still focused on gold? Yes. We will always design using 18K yellow gold since it’s intrinsic to our brand DNA and my personal goldsmithing heritage. But I like to balance my offerings by adding in pops of color: semi-precious stones or sometimes sapphires. I strive to combine rich color with hand-crafted 18K yellow gold so the pieces remain timeless, classic and true to the brand heritage. How are American women different from Italian women in their jewelry preferences? American women have perfected the art of layering, of interpreting my jewelry in a way that’s more personal. Italian women are more traditional, less trend-conscious. They’d never go into a store asking about the newest collection; instead, they buy jewelry for special occasions, birthdays, anniversaries… How would you describe yourself to someone who doesn’t know you? I consider myself the classic Italian man. I married my beautiful high school sweetheart. I love to cook for my family and one of my favorite ingredients is mushrooms; I go hunting for them during truffle season in the mountains by my home in Asiago, Italy. I also play on a soccer team every week (midfield position). Then after the game or practice, I enjoy dinner and a few beers with my friends. It keeps me young!

BALANCING ACT

Who are your heroes? My father. I grew up working in his goldsmithing factory, where I would watch the artisans at work and try my hand at making pieces of my own. In 2000 I ventured out on my own and started Marco Bicego. But my father remains a tremendous inspiration. . What in your life are you most proud of? Thirteen years ago when I started my company, my dream was to create something unique and expand the brand internationally. Today, we are present in more than 500 of the best stores around the world. My designs are recognizable, yet discreet enough to be worn on many occasions by many types of stylish women. So I am most proud that my dream has become a reality!

Marco Bicego’s design philosophy matches his life philosophy: find your passion and run with it! KAREN ALBERG GROSSMAN

How do you manage to balance your passion for work with your passion for living? My family is and will always be my top priority. Lucky for me that my family is a huge part of my business. I feel so fortunate that I have the best of both worlds… and there’s always time for Franciacorta, my favorite wine! What life lesson do you most want to teach your children? I always tell my three kids that the secret to happiness is to do what you love, so you can wake up in the morning and be excited about the day. So my wish for them is that they discover their passion. (And if it happens to be jewelry, I’d be really happy!)

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Rethink your setting, refresh your ring! metals. Add diamond eternity bands (prong set or channel set), or try more colorful gemstones for a change. Mix modern with vintage. Whatever combination you choose, creating an outline on either side of your original rings will often enhance their importance.

Re-setting your diamond will give your rings a brand new look while holding on to the sentiment of your original commitment. One caveat: If it’s an old family heirloom, we will need to have our jewelers carefully inspect your gemstone to be sure there are no imperfections or flaws that could affect remounting. Assuming it’s fine, you have several options: adding baguette side stones, creating a halo of smaller diamonds around the center stone (a popular option these days), or working with our experts to custom design a unique and original setting. If you don’t want to re-set your stone, a current trend is to stack on additional bands for a layered effect. Add as many as you like: the only limitation is the length of your finger! Mix

Platinum is known for being the strongest metal; is that my best choice for bridal jewelry? Platinum is definitely a great choice because of its strength; white gold has also been popular for the past few decades. But yellow gold is making a big fashion comeback and there’s no reason it can’t also be used for bridal jewelry. In fact, stylish celebrities from Jennifer Aniston to Miley Cyrus have recently chosen yellow gold for their rocks! The perception that yellow gold is soft is true only in its purest form: 24 karat. The most popular form is 14 karat, a blend of pure gold with an alloy

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Nothing gets my diamond rings clean like a visit to the store for a professional polish. But how can I get the same sparkle between cleanings? Google “how to clean a diamond” and you’ll read about home steam cleaners, ultrasonic cleaners, toothpaste, baking soda solutions, denture-cleaning tablets, ammonia and warm soapy water. Bottom line: it’s always best to visit us for a complimentary inspection and cleaning whenever you think it’s needed. We also carry some excellent cleansers and ultrasonics that can be safely used at home between professional cleanings if you so desire. Your diamond is precious: why mess around with home remedies?

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THE RING

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SomethingBold SomethingYou! TODAY’S BRIDAL JEWELRY OFFERS DAZZLING DETAILS TO EMPHASIZE PERSONAL TASTE.

“Don’t settle for a relationship that won’t let you be yourself” is one of Oprah Winfrey’s most famous and repeated quotes about the bond between two people in love. In the same way, no bride-to-be should settle for wedding rings that won’t let her be herself. How fortunate then that there are so many choices today. White,Yellow, Rose... or Maybe Two-toned? Be open to the possibilities, because the new rule is that there are no rules! White gold or platinum, yellow gold or rose gold — it’s up to you. In an Accent exclusive interview with Colin Cowie, renowned wedding and event planner/design consultant/television personality/author of 11 books and a spokesman for Platinum Guild International, Cowie reminds brides that “just like looking at pictures of your wedding day hairstyle, you never want to look at your wedding rings in 20 years and ask, ‘What was I thinking?’” So whatever your personal style, be sure to choose something that you love now and can see yourself loving for years to come.

Diamond Cuts with Cachet The important thing to remember about diamond cuts is the better the cut, the more brilliant the stone. A strong trend has been rings that evoke past eras, so by extension, the diamonds used in those rings — especially cushion cuts, rose cuts and emerald cuts — are vintage in feel. Cushions, particularly, have had incredible renewed popularity. Another beautiful choice is a ring designed with a halo of small stones around the cushion-cut center stone, giving the center diamond an even bigger look.

Whatever setting and stone you decide on, remember that white diamonds aren’t the only option. You may want to look at blue sapphire (thanks to Kate Middleton’s engagement ring, more brides than ever are selecting this option as a center stone). Even more popular are natural color diamonds: yellow, pink, blue, green... the full spectrum. And did you know that natural color diamonds are actually rarer than white diamonds? So while a diamond engagement ring is, obviously, special unto itself, choosing fancy color diamonds can actually make your ring even more unique. While there are certainly many choices today, if you think a custom design might be more what you’re looking for, discuss the options with your jeweler. Bring in a magazine, tear sheets of ads you’ve seen — the more examples you can show, the better. As Colin Cowie says, “These are your bridal rings, so buy whatever you want. The important thing is this: There’s no such thing as a wedding without a ring!”

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THE DRESS

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DROP-DEAD-GORGEOUS DRESSES FOR THE DISCERNING BRIDE. Disappointed by the lack of options during her own search for a wedding gown, Monique Lhuillier decided to take matters into her own hands. Driven by a lifelong love of fashion and a natural inclination towards bridal and evening dresses, she set out to present a collection of modern and fashion-forward wedding gowns. Lhuillier and husband Tom Bugbee established the brand in 1996, and she showed her first collection that same year to acclaim from buyers, press and consumers.Today, Monique Lhuillier is recognized as one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s foremost bridal and evening gown designers. Based on the success of her couture gowns, Lhuillier has expanded her offerings to a complete readyto-wear collection, bridesmaids dresses and gowns for special events. A red carpet favorite, stars from Jessica Chastain to BeyoncĂŠ regularly show off Monique Lhuillier designs at awards shows and events. Reese Witherspoon, Carrie Underwood and Vanessa Lachey all recently wed in gowns by the designer. Despite the limiting parameters of wedding gown design (of which color is the most obvious), Lhuillier manages to present fresh and inspired designs season after season. This year, look for lots of tulle and texture, overlays and lace. Necklines are tasteful, and sleeves are surprisingly sheer and sexy. Threedimensional embellishments, including delicate butterflies and flowers, add just the right finishing touch. Monique Lhuillier has become synonymous with refined design, meticulous construction and unparalleled glamour. What more could you ask for in your once-in-a-lifetime dress? B R I D A L

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BY ELISE DIAMANTINI

Capturing theMoment A VINTAGE FEEL Super 8 Films creates vintage-looking videos using super 8 film and retro video cameras. “I like the look and feel of older formats,” explains owner Megan Hill. “The final aesthetic is similar to what people like about Instagram filters. You can choose the pretty, soft look, a retro look with color reversal, or traditional black and white.” The goal is not to create long, boring movies that show every detail of the day, but to capture the overall feeling and emotion. Hill tries to “catch the natural moments: nothing is posed, we don’t ask anyone to do anything over. And we’re not ‘wedding paparazzi.’ Our style is to use minimal equipment.” Super 8 is a silent format, so added music plays an important role. (As a former DJ, she has a large selection of options.) The final edit will range from eight to 20 minutes, and prices average around $5,000. SAME-DAY EDITS Imagine your wedding dinner is just coming to a close. The lights go down, a screen goes up and your wedding video begins to play. Same-day edits are becoming increasingly popular, says B R I D A L

Zugelter. “They’re even better when you surprise your guests. I’ve seen couples surprise their parents; once a bride even surprised the groom. He was speechless!” Couples are encouraged to be introduced, cut the cake and have their first dance before the last edit, in order to include it all in the final version. Zugelter and his team record sound, so vows and speeches can be included in the film if you wish. Studio Z’s same-day edits are about four to five minutes long; prices average around $5,500. POPPING THE QUESTION Proposal films are another recent trend. Justin says they’re lots of fun because they tend to be very creative. “They take a lot of planning and attention to detail, and it’s a collaborative effort between me and the person proposing. The videos are usually more public, but they can also be private and intimate. For example, Luck was a video I filmed about a guy who felt unlucky until he met his wife. The film opens with him talking about his unlucky life, and then cuts to when he met his now-wife. He had filmed a lot of the special moments throughout their relationship, so we use some of his footage and end with him proposing and her reaction; it’s very emotional.” Proposal films can range from two to 10 minutes depending on how elaborate the plan. SAVE THE DATE Save the date videos are an innovative way to get the word out to your loved ones. Couples typically send a postcard or a magnet, but now they’re including a URL directing guests to a website to watch a short film. Justin remembers one couple planning to get married on October 19th: they filmed in NYC on 10th and 19th Streets; they took a cab ride and stopped the meter at $10.19. It’s a cute way to get guests excited, and it will be just as much fun to watch as it was to make. S E C T I O N

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Those tacky, lengthy wedding videos that you may (or may not) have watched before are long gone! Taking their place are artsy, beautifully edited short films that capture the essence of your wedding. “My goal is for people who may not know the bride and groom to walk away feeling like they do,” says Steve Zugelter of Studio Z Films. “When future generations of the family watch the film, they can see how she walked, how she smiled, who she was…” To tell your unique story, “We discuss story points in a preliminary meeting,” explains Michael Justin of Michael Justin Films. “We want to know about the most meaningful people and moments so we’re sure to highlight them.” Here, we explore several of the new cinematic styles.

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A blending of creative talents that forever changed the face of art. DAVID HOWLETT

1. Léon Bakst, Costume for a Beotian Shepherd from Narcissus, 1911, painted cotton. Victoria and Albert Museum, London 2. Jean Cocteau, Vaslav Nijinsky from The Spirit of the Rose, poster for the opening season of the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées, Paris 1913, color lithograph. Victoria and Albert Museum, London 3. Henri Matisse, Costume for a Warrior from The Song of the Nightingale, 1920, felt, velvet, satin and silk with paint, gold tinsel, studs and braid, and brass decorations. Victoria and Albert Museum, London 4. Léon Bakst, Costume design for Vaslav Nijinsky as the Faun from The Afternoon of a Faun, 1912, graphite, tempera and gold paint on laid charcoal paper. Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, Hartford, Connecticut

few years ago, Lady Gaga made a music video in which she sang and danced wearing a hat designed by architect Frank Gehry. This collaboration, however remarkable, pales in comparison to the synergy achieved by the Ballets Russes (pronounced balay roos) in Paris 100 years ago. Impresario Serge Diaghilev brought his dance troupe to Paris in 1909, when unrest in Russia had caused a withdrawal of royal patronage. For the next 20 years, he brought his performers together with the world’s greatest composers, artists and fashion designers in a display unlike any other. Washington’s National Gallery of Art recently devoted two floors to Diaghilev and the Ballets Russes from 1909 to 1929. The show combined sketches for outfits, paintings and photographs of the dancers, set designs and miraculously preserved costumes, original programs and posters, punctuated with short projections of modern companies performing some of the Ballet Russes projects: The Rite of Spring, The Firebird, Daphnis and Chloé, and Petrushka. All 40 of the costumes on display, although a century old, are still in remarkably good condition. Fashion and costume designers who worked for Diaghilev included Coco Chanel (1883-1971), Alexandre Benois (1870-1960) and Léon Bakst (1866-1924). Materials included wool, felt, velvet and printed cotton. The colors are still vibrant and the high quality of the needlework is still apparent. In addition to professional clothing designers, Diaghilev turned to artists of the day for costume ideas. Contributors included Picasso, Matisse and Di Chirico. Artists also treated the Ballets Russes as a subject:

the works include a portrait of designer Léon Bakst by Modigliani, a sculpture by Rodin of mercurial dancer Vaslav Nijinsky, and two sensitive portraits of dancer Olga Khokhlova by Picasso. (The painter and the dancer married in 1918 and remained so until Khokhlova’s death in 1955, although Picasso’s other love interests were legendary.) The composers whose music was utilized by the Ballets Russes included the greatest of the day: Stravinsky, Prokofiev, Debussy and Millaud, among others. One true treasure that remains is the huge stage backdrop for the final act of Stravinsky’s The Firebird (1926), designed by Natalia Goncharova. The tapestry measures an amazing 51 by 33 feet, so the observer is dwarfed by this item and momentarily feels like a dancer on the stage. The importance of the Ballets Russes in its time might be hard for us to understand, given the diminished role ballet has in the arts today. The premiere of The Rite of Spring in 1913 nearly caused a riot, since half the audience loved it and half were scandalized. Nijinsky was a fascinating character who specialized in androgynous roles, the best known of which was based on Claude Debussy’s Afternoon of a Faun. Nijinsky’s descent into mental illness coincided with the slow decline of the Ballets Russes itself. The golden age of the company ended in 1929 with the death of Diaghilev and the onset of the Great Depression. Recently, the New York City Ballet has worked with designers Oscar de la Renta, Valentino, Joseph Altuzarra and Gilles Mendel, so perhaps there is a chance we are entering a new era of partnership among the arts. But for the apex of collaboration between fashion, music, dance, and visual art, history will always point to the Ballets Russes.

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For over 60 years the Italians have kept Franciacorta pretty much to themselves. This lively and sophisticated sparkling wine from the Lombardy region is not only considered the best in Italy, but many connoisseurs regard it as one of the finest sparkling wines in the world. The most prestigious Franciacorta is produced by awardwinning oenologist M attia Vezzola at Bellavista, a nearly 500-acre vineyard owned by the M oretti family. To help celebrate the season, Bellavista Franciacorta is now available at chic shops across America. (Impress your guests with the top marque, Vittorio M oretti M illesimato Extra Brut 2004.) If you want to experience Franciacorta at the source, visit L’ Albereta, the M orettis’ beautiful Relais & Chateaux villa overlooking the vineyards and Lake Iseo, to taste the wines and wander the picturesque Lombardy countryside.

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The Chicago History M useum is currently presenting Inspiring Beauty: 50 Y ears of Ebony Fashion Fair. Beginning in 1 958 and continuing for 50 years, the Ebony Fashion Fair traveling fashion show blossomed into an American institution that raised millions for charity. The Chicago History M useum presentation, one of the largest special exhibitions in the museum’s history, introduces visitors to Eunice Walker Johnson, who became Ebony Fashion Fair’s producer and director in 1 963 and brought the pinnacle of European fashion to communities that were eager to see new images of black America. The 7,000-square-foot display, with over 60 magnificent garments from designers such as Yves Saint Laurent, Christian Dior, Oscar de la Renta, Pierre Cardin, Emanuel Ungaro, Givenchy, Christian LaCroix and Patrick Kelly, will be running through the winter.

Tache Artisan Chocolate on New York City’s Lower East Side is the creation of Aditi M alhotra, a graduate of the Glion Institute in Switzerland and the French Culinary Institute. Her handcrafted confections, made from Peruvian, Venezuelan, Brazilian and Belgian chocolate (no artificial colorings, flavorings or additives) include gold dusted Champagne truffles, chocolates with imported orange and lemon peel, and the remarkable tequila bonbon, a dark chocolate shell filled with tequila ganache and topped off with fleur de sel and lime. M alhotra also makes and ships personalized chocolates, filled or mixed with just about anything: an abundance of fruit… nuts and spices… a favorite vintage wine or liqueur... maybe even blue cheese. The sky (or at least the M ilky Way) is the limit.

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BOOKS

THE ART OF

FASHION

Coffee table ‘candy’ as tasty to look at as it is to read. JEFFREY FELNER

t a time when it seems our entire world has been digitized, many of us still find it a great comfort to indulge in the luxury of a ‘real’ book. The subjects of these five unique titles range from legendary style icons to some of the greatest designers of the 20th century. For the fashionably curious friends in your life, give the holiday gift that will last a lifetime: the gift of great style. treasure trove of shoe design, reminding us that in the 1950s, among Bally, Delman, Beth Levine, David Evins and the Julianellis, Vivier was the master of them all. His forward-looking designs were the precursors to modern footwear, works of wearable art that graced the shelves of fine shoe salons the world over. He was the innovator, the inventor, the prodigy who inspired an industry.

Audrey in Rome by Luca Dotti is a love letter from an adoring son to his wonderful mother. The book remembers Hepburn in the most endearing, iconic and, at times, melancholy way, though it never descends to the maudlin or schmaltzy. We are treated to candid photographs that celebrate a woman with unrivaled star power and charisma.

Roger Vivier by Virginie Mouzat and Colombe Pringle is a

C. Z. Guest: American Style Icon by Susanna Salk reminds us it’s not about what you wear, but how you wear it. Style, while it can be refined and cultivated over time, must come from an innate inner quality that cannot be bought or passed down genetically. Guest has been compared to a real live Tracy Lord — the part played by

Grace Kelly in High Society — but with more humor, less entitlement, less gravitas and much more pizzazz.

Empress of Fashion: A Life of Diana Vreeland by Amanda Mackenzie Stuart takes the reader on a journey from Vreeland’s childhood through to her death, sharing information that was never before assembled within one volume. This is a full photographic rendition of Vreeland’s life that includes her parents, sister, adoring husband, children and grandchildren. It is a rare and welcome view of her private life, which is so often overlooked in favor of the glossy (and more obvious) aspects of her life as a public figure.

The Master of Us All: Balenciaga, His Workrooms, His World by Mary Blume is as much a series of short stories as it is a biography of this rarely written-about designer. Blume compiles years of interviews with the few intimates who survive one of the greatest international fashion designers that ever lived. Chiefly, she spoke to colleagues Hubert de Givenchy, mentored by Balenciaga and also a friend for many years, and Florette, a vendeuse at Balenciaga’s salon for many decades and the primary source of most of the neverbefore-heard stories. Jeffrey Felner is a fashion writer and critic. Find more of his book reviews at nyjournalofbooks.com.

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FINK’S JEWELERS ACCENT THE MAGAZINE OF LIFE’S CELEBRATIONS

FALL/WINTER 2013