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RUNWAY INSPIRATION A GOLDEN AGE OF JEWELRY DIAMONDS DO GOOD

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CONTENTS

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10 Welcome Letter 14 Get Social 16 Behind the Scenes 18 Community Events 24 Paved in Jewels 26 Sloane Street 28 From the Runways 34 Blogger Picks 36 Golden Age 42 Patek Philippe 44 Hyde Park Watch Report 46 A Masterpiece in Time 48 Breitling Jet Team 50 The Rolex Central Park Horse Show 52 Forevermark 54 Diamonds in the Rough Spotlight: The Denver Health Foundation 56 A Diamonds Do Good Story 58 Weddings: Bridal Bliss

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62 Book Review: Gold Struck

by Stephen Webster 64 Statement Earrings

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Model Katarina Filipovic (Elite Miami) in Etho Maria Royal Blue collection bracelets and Sharp collection rings and earrings.

Photography and creative by Edwin Santa. Styling by Jennifer Ferkenhoff. Makeup and hair by Michelle Ortega. Makeup assistance by Ariel Palma. Photo assistance and videography by Daniil Mironenko.

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THANKFUL

An Unexpected 40-Year Journey I have been very lucky throughout my life: blessed with an amazing family, good health, exceptional friends and colleagues, and a company that has continued to grow for 40 years. The journey began in 1973, during the spring of my junior year at the University of Denver. As fate would have it, a classmate introduced me to a couple of guys from Queens, New York, who were in the jewelry wholesale business specializing in the newly emerging turquoise and American Indian jewelry craze. Sometimes in life, it’s what you don’t know that can lead to endless possibilities.

And so it began. Full of exuberance, naivety and youthful confidence, I sat on the front lawn of the general classroom building and displayed my goods. While much has radically changed over the years, so much has remained the same. Jewelry, precious gems and fine timepieces are acquired for celebrations, achievements, self-adornments, investments and legacies. While today’s consumer can choose to engage and shop with us in a wide variety of ways, at the end of the day, the foundation of a shopping experience is a relationship. Extraordinary customer service and building trust are key.

We continue to seek highly curated collections based on quality, design and craftsmanship. Our philosophy has always been based on taste and value. We want to nurture our clients through their own journeys. Whether providing a $100 sterling silver pendant or a $1,000,000 rare colored diamond, your patronage on your individual journey is never taken for granted.

This year we celebrate 40 years of what started so simply on the lawn of the University of Denver, but has become so much more. We would not be here today celebrating this important milestone if it weren’t for the communities we serve in Denver, Phoenix, Las Vegas and Newport Beach. While giving back has always been one of our core values, this year, in celebration, we are committing to giving back in an even bigger way with a program we are calling 40 Acts of Kindness. We look forward to sharing these acts with you throughout the year, and to seeing you soon.

Warm Regards,

Michael Pollak CEO, Hyde Park Jewelers and Traditional Jewelers mpollak@hpjewels.com

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OUR COVER SHOOT Behind the scenes of our Miami shoot

GLOW GETTER Makeup artist Michelle Ortega created an irredescent golden glow for our cover look using Artist Couture highlighter powder in Gold Digger and Illuminati.

GOLDEN ELEGANCE Creative artist Edwin Santa took inspiration from the spring 2016 runways, featuring romantic, eye-catching details to create a style all his own. Gold embellished bodices were designed for model Katarina, and custom gold headpieces were added to complement the looks.

ROBERTO COIN’s new Princess collection in 18K gold and diamonds was an on-set favorite.

ARTS HUB Shooting took place at a studio in the Wynwood Arts District of Miami, home to over 70 art galleries, retail stores, antiques shops, eclectic bars and one of the largest open-air street-art installations in the world.

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One of the items hand-selected for the shoot was this ETHO MARIA Royal Blue collection bracelet, the Couture Las Vegas Show Design Award Winner for Best in Colored Gemstones.

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Photography and creative by EDWIN SANTA Model KATARINA FILIPOVIC (ELITE MIAMI) Styling by JENNIFER FERKENHOFF Makeup and hair by MICHELLE ORTEGA Makeup assistance by ARIEL PALMA Photo assistance and videography by DANIIL MIRONENKO

EVENTS

Gretzky and members of the Colorado Rapids

WAYNE GRETZKY PERSONAL APPEARANCE

BREITLING BOUTIQUE, DENVER, CO

A fan poses with Gretzky and his signed jersey

Les Shapiro and Woody Paige interview Gretzky

Hyde Park Jewelers and Breitling celebrated the expanded collection of Breitling timepieces at a special evening with friend and fan of the brand Wayne Gretzky. Guests came from all over Denver to see the newest Breitling watches and to pose with the hockey legend while enjoying canapés and cocktails.

“It was a pleasure to host The Great One at our Breitling Boutique in Denver,” says Hyde Park CEO Michael Pollak.“Denver has a large hockey fan base and we were thrilled to celebrate the anniversary of Wayne Gretzky’s first NHL goal with our partners at Breitling.” Wayne Gretzky’s first NHL goal was scored on October 14, 1979.

Guests were able to view pieces from Breitling’s latest collection, including the Breitling Emergency, the Breitling for Bentley B06 and the Breitling Cockpit B50.

“I’ve been a huge Breitling enthusiast for many years, so it was wonderful to join them to see the new collection of watches and meet some of my fans at Hyde Park Jewelers. Denver is a great hockey town and I know they are looking forward to some great games this season,” says Gretzky, whose storied NHL career includes four Stanley Cup wins, nine NHL League MVP awards, 60 NHL records and 18 All-Star Games played.

The Breitling Boutique Presented by Hyde Park Jewelers opened its doors just over a year ago. The store offers a selection of over 200 high-precision timepieces from many of Breitling’s different collections, as well as boutique-exclusive models.

Chuck Anderson, Wayne Gretzky, Shereen and Michael Pollak, Damon Gross

Breitling Cockpit B50

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THE 29TH CAROUSEL BALL BENEFITING THE CHILDREN’S DIABETES FOUNDATION DENVER, CO

JaegerLeCoultre Reverso Grand Taille

Jaeger-LeCoultre president Philippe Bonay and actor Mark Ruffalo

In October, the Children’s Diabetes Foundation held the 29th Annual Carousel Ball at the Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center. Nearly 1,100 people attended to enjoy an elegant and entertaining evening while raising $1.1 million dollars to benefit the Barbara Davis Center. The event honored John and Paige Elway with the High Hopes Tribute Award and included entertainment by Usher, David Foster, Ruben Studdard and more!

The audience experienced an incredible lineup of knockout entertainment. David Foster, the master of ceremonies and music director, kept the surprises coming throughout the night. He invited John Elway to join him on stage and sing a song for the crowd. He also walked through the audience to get three ladies to take turns singing their song of choice, including Madeline van Orman, a Barbara Davis Center patient.

The headlining entertainment for the evening was Usher. Not only is he a talented artist, he also is an inspiring advocate for diabetes. As a parent to a child with type 1 diabetes, he understands what diabetics must go through to manage their health. He took a tour of the Barbara Davis Center earlier that day and was blown away by the state-of-the-art center and the passionate doctors and staff. This cause is close to his heart and he reminded everyone that we all need to get involved so we can eventually find a cure for diabetes.

Hyde Park and Jaeger-LeCoultre donated an extraordinary live auction package of a trip for two to the 2016 New York Film Festival and Jaeger-LeCoultre private dinner event. The winners also received two stunning Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Grand Taille timepieces.

The Carousel of Hope 2016 event will be held on October 8 at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California.

John Elway, Barbara Davis, Shane Hendryson, Dana Davis and Paige Elway

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Film Society of Lincoln Center

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning and Barbara Davis

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38TH ANNUAL CHILDREN’S GALA BENEFITING CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL DENVER, CO

Rachel Platten woos the crowd

Super Diamond headlined the event

One of Denver’s premier annual black-tie events, the 38th annual Children’s Gala at the Hyatt Regency Colorado Convention Stephen Webster in Center, brought together generous his London studio donors and courageous patients from across the Rocky Mountain region for an incredible evening in support of the hospital. As the only comprehensive non-profit children’s hospital in the region, Children’s Colorado relies on generous community support to provide expert, compassionate, family-centered care to every child who needs it— regardless of a family’s ability to pay. Headlining this year’s event was the crowd-pleasing cover band Super Diamond. Opening for Super Diamond was the beautiful and talented Rachel Platten.

One generous auction winner walked away with an incredible live auction package from Hyde Park and jewelry designer Stephen Webster.

The winner and a guest will travel to London, where they will receive a private tour of Webster’s design studio. The winner also received a pair of Stephen Webster Turquoise and Diamond Bow earrings set in 18K white gold. Through the generous support of the community, $2.1 million was raised for Children’s Colorado, the most ever raised at a single Children’s Gala event. For more information, visit childrenscoloradofoundation.org.

BE BEAUTIFUL BE YOURSELF FASHION SHOW BENEFITING GLOBAL DOWN SYNDROME FOUNDATION DENVER, CO

Terrence Howard and Jamie Foxx escort models down the runway

A record $2 million was raised at the Global Down Syndrome Foundation’s annual Be Beautiful Be Yourself Fashion Show. Power celebrities Jamie Foxx, Terrence Howard, Beau Bridges, Minka Kelly, John C. McGinley, Jamie Brewer and more showed up to escort models with Down syndrome during the fashion show and to support G l o b a l ’ s research and medical care initiatives. Hyde Park and Omega Watches teamed up to donate a once-in-a-lifetime Ryder Cup experience to this incredible event. The package included a trip to the 41st Ryder Cup at Hazeltine National Club in Minnesota as well as a pair of Omega timepieces.

Terrence Howard, Anna and John Sie, Minka Kelly and Beau Bridges

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o use a sports analogy, awards season is the playoffs of the red carpet. Generally beginning with the Gotham Awards in November and picking up speed at January’s Golden Globes, awards season is a special kind of sprint, typically featuring the same competitors appearing at multiple ceremonies until the championship: the Oscars. Finding out what the stars are wearing, from gowns to hairstyles to, of course, the bling, is often more anticipated than finding out who wins.

The impact of stars’ jewelry choices should not be underestimated; the high-voltage attention on what celebrities wear can enhance a jewelry designer’s name recognition—and their bottom line. It can also catapult an unknown onto the radar. Actresses may make the final result appear effortless, but the task of putting together a red carpet look is anything but. It takes creativity, flexibility, talent, hard work, nerve, gratitude, and most

important, good relationships with the right people.

The tradition of loaning jewelry pieces to celebrities for awards show red carpets began in 1943, when Harry Winston decorated Jennifer Jones at that year’s Academy Awards. Today, as soon as the nominations are announced, a complex system of stylists, celebrity public relations reps, and fashion and jewelry designers kicks into gear. Some actresses let their stylists guide them, while others spearhead the efforts themselves. Still others have contracts with jewelry houses precluding them from wearing anything else. Pieces can be custom designed or pulled from existing archives and collections.

Designers like Roberto Coin, known for his use of bold materials including gold and diamonds, are red carpet favorites. “I love working with celebrities,” says Coin, “as they usually know what they want. When I am asked to create from a drawing, I translate the look into

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TIME TO SHINE Left: Roberto Coin Unique diamond collar necklace.

Right: Roberto Coin shares a laugh with The Danish Girl’s Alicia Vikander.

my language—the language of gold.” The most frequent request is to give the celebrity something that makes them feel unique. “I always add my personal interpretation. The best moments are those in which a woman is surprised and pleased at a result that was not expected.”

The most sought-after stylists, whose talents are displayed in fashion editorials and red carpet work, develop a wealth of resources to pull from and acquire the most influential clientele. The celebritystylist relationship has proven to be a game changer.

No one knows this better than Ginnina D’Orazio, president and founder of the Beverly Hills based D’Orazio & Associates. A 4,000-square-foot showroom with maximum security that represents over 20 jewelry houses, D’Orazio insists it is the first and the best of its kind. “We do it right and we don’t cut corners,” she explains. The showroom was established when D’Orazio, a certified gemologist, saw a need for a red carpet and fine jewelry-focused showroom that would go “above and beyond PR.” When asked whether some celebrities are paid to wear certain designers and brands, D’Orazio replies, “None of [our] brands pay. We don’t even gift.” Relationships and the best selection are what drives D’Orazio’s business. She counts A-listers like Jennifer Lawrence, Rihanna, Taylor Swift, Amal Clooney and Lady Gaga among her clients.

And Sofia Vergara popped in—no stylist needed—to pull jewelry the week before her wedding to Joe Manganiello.

“Celebrities’ styles are followed by many women,” adds Roberto Coin.

“When a celebrity wears a piece, the same piece is often immediately requested [by customers].” Coin has taken his awards show involvement one step further, as a sponsor of The Hollywood Reporter’s Nominees Night party in Beverly Hills, one of the most anticipated evenings of the season. It’s an opportunity for Coin to mingle with Oscar hopefuls and show off his designs in lavish displays. This year’s event attracted Alicia Vikander, Sylvester Stallone and Jennifer Jason Leigh, who were among the guests treated to a performance by Grammy- and Oscarwinner Sam Smith. So far the extra exposure has paid off: Meghan Trainor, Elisabeth Rohm and Laverne Cox have all been spotted in Roberto Coin at recent high-profile events.

Forevermark is another red carpet favorite. “From the start, we have been seeking celebrity relationships and red carpet placements,” a

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company spokesperson reveals. Its pursuit was met with immediate success. “Forevermark launched internationally in 2008, with Nicole Kidman wearing Forevermark at that year’s Academy Awards.” Other highlights include Michelle Obama in Forevermark

by Kimberly McDonald diamond bangles at the 2013 Inaugural Ball, and Kate Hudson at last year’s Golden Globe awards in Forevermark earrings designed in collaboration with Slane. The earrings featured Forevermark “exceptional” diamonds totaling over 22 carats.

Forevermark also notes that its ear cuffs—a new style that has exploded over the past year—have been embraced by Chloe Grace Moretz and Olivia Wilde. While the brand enjoys creating jewelry specifically to be worn on the red carpet, celebrity dressing is not without its challenges. One of the biggest: “the last minute dress change!” says the spokesperson. “Luckily, Forevermark diamonds are featured in a wide range of jewelry styles, so we can

Go-to choices among celebrities and stylists include large diamond studs, cocktail rings and diamond line bracelets; stacking them with diamond bangles is a recent trend.

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BRING ON THE BLING Chloe Grace Moretz and Kate Hudson in Forevermark.

Melissa Etheridge in Roberto Coin.

accommodate a request pretty seamlessly.” The payoff for this flexibility is seeing Forevermark diamonds sparkling on all the biggest awards show red carpets.

One of Coin’s most memorable payoff moments came in 2007, when he worked with Melissa Etheridge as she was coming through her battle with cancer. Nominated for a Best Song Oscar, “she was looking for something very minimalist,” says Coin. “We gave her one of our Haute Couture rings that was as unique and as spectacular as Melissa. She won her only Oscar that year, and we are part of her incredible moment.”

It’s this type of moment fans are sure to remember when shopping for their next statement splurge.

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here is something so special about a mother-daughter relationship, but when that relationship becomes more than just an everlasting love and turns into a powerful business partnership, you have a serious recipe for success.

Joining forces in mid-2014, Frances Gadbois, former designer and co-owner of JudeFrances Jewelry, and her daughter, Charlotte, have mixed their love of color and elegant design expertise to create a fresh and vibrant new luxury jewelry line, loaded with one-of-a-kind stones and signature gold texturing.

Frances’ European heritage, architectural inspiration and design talents make her one of the most intriguing fine

jewelry designers in the industry. And now partnered with her daughter, who is also “the face” of the brand, the duo has revolutionized the world of colored jewelry. Frances and Charlotte, or the “Sloane Rangers,” as they call themselves, travel the world in search of rare, luxurious stones to star as the centerpieces of their uniquely classic designs for the three collections that make up the line. With something for everyone, the Classic, Spectrum and Caviar One-of-a-Kind collections make up this undeniably elegant brand.

There’s much to look forward to in Frances’ collaboration with Charlotte. Together, the two designers capture the past, present and future to create an aesthetic that appeals to a

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broad range of personal styles, all with one thing in common: a love for exquisite jewelry.

FROM FRANCES AND CHARLOTTE: TIPS AND INSPIRATION FOR DEFINING YOUR PERSONAL STYLE Hyde Park Jewelers: As a designer, where do you draw your inspiration?

Frances Gadbois: My background is very architectural. I could be in a hotel lobby and I’ll find a design in the carpet or in the ceiling within the cornice work. And it’s interesting: now that I’m not in Europe all the time, when I go back I see so much more design in everything—in the gates, the doors, the walls and the paneling. I see design everywhere.

Charlotte Gadbois: She was an interior designer for 13 years, so that’s definitely where her eye for that comes from. She’s definitely more of the artist between the two of us.

HPJ: Tell us more about your personal design style.

FG: I would say, in general, I’m very classic. I am drawn to the timeless yellow gold and diamond look, but I also like to layer in color and feel that it should all be worn together. As I go through the design process, I envision the whole look—not necessarily who its “mate” is, but how I would wear it. The Sloane Street collection as a whole is very heavy in interesting color combinations paired with classic elements.

CG: I’ve always had a kind of “wise beyond my years” style, but I would say I bring a more “on-trend flair” when we collaborate on design. The generational gap allows for different perspectives, while still being on the same page as far as our general style.

wearing a big pair of earrings with jeans, and also rocking them with a gown. Sometimes too many diamonds make pieces feel more dressy.

HPJ: What advice would you give ladies looking to define their personal style with jewelry?

FG: I think a lot of people are nervous about having anything that draws attention. Don’t be afraid to step outside that box, because once you do, you will crave it.

CG: And that being said: Don’t be afraid to not be on trend. Like what you like and wear it and own it. Because if it’s something you love, you’re going to feel good in it, and that is going to shine through. So many women worry about being “trendy” but fine jewelry isn’t really about the trends; it should be classic and timeless.

HPJ: What type of woman do you see wearing your jewelry?

FG: A confident woman, somebody who is not afraid to take risks. The majority of the color combinations are not traditional, but the overall design is classically elegant.

HPJ: How would you transition your jewelry from day to night?

CG: I think women are scared of wearing nice jewelry during the day, as well as at night. The wonderful thing about our product is that almost every piece is very transitional from day to evening.

We tend to use a lot of colored stone halos instead of diamond halos, which makes it easier for women to feel comfortable

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Ippolita Glamazon Collection sterling silver and diamond disc pendant Yoko London Duet Collection 18K white gold freshwater pearl double-stud earrings Phillips House Infinity Love Always Collection 14K rose gold and diamond wide bangle Hyde Park Collection 18K yellow gold oval ring Movado Sapphire Collection 38mm stainless steel bracelet watch with Museum dial

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BLOGGER PICKS Style is in the details. Discover the perfect accessories to complete your look, chosen by bloggers we love.

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LEAH BEHR IMAGE BY BRANDON BEHR. RANTI ONAYEMI BLANCHARD IMAGE BY BEN BLANCHARD. LACEY SPRUCE IMAGE BY BRANDON HILL.

Mixed metals and industrial pieces are trending for spring 2016.

And, with Rose Quartz being one of Pantone's colors of the year, you can expect to see a lot of this stone popping in everything from clothing to accessories, like in this stunning Stephen Webster collection. Keep an eye out for statement earrings and collar necklaces, too.”

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– RANTI ONAYEMI BLANCHARD 5 1. A. Link Flex Forte 18K White & Rose Gold Diamond Bracelets 2. Phillips House Infinity 14K Yellow Gold & Diamond Chain Ring 3. Adolfo Courrier I-POP 18K Rose Gold & Daimond Ring Stack 4. Tag Heuer Carrera 39MM Stainless Steel & Rose Gold Watch 5. Adolfo Courrier Winter 18K White & Yellow Gold Ceramic Ring Stack

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1. Marco Bicego Lunaria 18K Yellow Gold & Diamond Hand-Engraved Necklace 2. Penny Preville Deco 18K White Gold & Diamond Double Triangle Ring 3. Yoko London Blue Rose 18K Rose Gold Diamond & Tahitian Pearl Cuff Ring 4. Stephen Webster Magnipheasant Pavé Multi-Bracelet 5. Hyde Park Reserve 18K Yellow Gold & Cognac Diamond Fan Earrings 6. Hyde Park Reserve 18K White Gold & Marquise Diamond Band

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GOLDEN AGE Discover an era in which shining gold, lustrous pearls and statement pieces reign supreme.

Photography and creative by Edwin Santa

SHINING ARMOUR

Hyde Park Reserve Collection earrings, rings, cuff and bracelets.

FLOWER CHILD

Roberto Coin Princess Flower Collection diamond earrings, necklace and rings.

PEARL PERFECTION

Hyde Park Reserve Collection pearl necklace and diamond-inlay pearl bracelets and rings; Yoko London earrings, rings and bracelet from the Pendulum, Blue Rose and Novus Collections.

IN BLOOM

Hyde Park Reserve Collection diamond floral set.

GLITTERING GOLD

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Generation A new horology

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ccording to Patek Philippe U.S. president Larry Pettinelli, there is watchmaking, and then there’s Patek watchmaking. “A few years ago, we realized we were behind the eight-ball finding qualified watchmakers, since hiring from other brands is not always ideal. So we founded a school in NYC that teaches watchmaking the Patek way.”

Pettinelli acknowledges that finding the right students is not easy. “Even very smart kids often lack the concentration and/or the mental stability to do this kind of work. Think about it: these kids grew up clicking from one social media site to the next; they think in two-second blips. Watchmaking, on the other hand, is a slow, painstaking process that requires infinite patience. The first time you fix a watch, it might not work so you need to begin all over again.”

Starting with 400 applicants, Patek eventually brought in four groups of 20 students who they thought had the appropriate levels of skill and passion (passion being every bit as important as skill). They went through intensive interviews, dexterity tests, a two- to three-hour written test (that Pettinelli describes as “ridiculously hard, i.e. finding areas of bizarre

shapes with multiple arcs and angles”), logic tests and more. (A final exam takes place at corporate headquarters in Geneva.)

“Finalists also have to sit at a bench and, using a loop and tiny tools, take a watch completely apart and put it back together,” Pettinelli adds.

Out of 80 finalists, six candidates and one alternate were ultimately chosen. “We found some wonderful people,” Pettinelli confirms. “They were working as musicians, baristas, dock workers, all looking for a life path. We teach them the watch business, what constitutes quality, complicated movements, high-level finishing and more. When they get done with our school, they’re qualified to work anywhere. But their acquired sense of pride in Patek Philippe is the overriding factor.”

And why not? A fourth-generation Stern family business (one of very few not owned by a conglomerate) boasting beautiful Swiss watches with unparalleled investment value (as evidenced at auctions; the Sterns are careful not to manipulate the market by buying back their own pieces), Patek Philippe is luxury watchmaking at its very finest.

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A Masterpiece in

TIME H

yde Park Jewelers is known for our exquisite gems, a rare selection of premier jewels and the world’s finest timepieces, for many of which Hyde Park is the exclusive distributor in the Colorado area. But one of Hyde Park Jewelers’ greatest treasures can’t be found in the cases, but behind the scenes in The Watch Service Department, where you’ll find the unparalleled craftsmanship and expertise of our watchmakers.

Meet Igor and Arthur Bodin, Hyde Park’s master watchmakers. With a combination of almost 50 years of experience between them, their dedication and passion have earned both Igor and Arthur recognition as two of the finest independent watchmakers in the United States, reinforcing Hyde Park as one of the foremost independent leading service centers.

At the young age of 10 in Odessa, Ukraine, Igor Bodin would visit the shop of his grandfather, a jewelry and watchmaker who also specialized in clocks. This was a time when clocks were an integral part of daily life and considered fine instruments. People depended on clocks to dictate their

daily routines. When Igor’s grandfather noticed his curiosity and growing interest, he began to present Igor with increasingly complex projects, such as fixing clocks.

Intrigued by the mechanics and the overall craftsmanship of the watches and clocks, at 15 Igor enrolled in a school that taught jewelry and watch making. Igor was on his way to following in his grandfather’s footsteps. Military service being a requirement in the Soviet Union, Igor chose to attend a military school in the Ukraine instead of going into the army. After military schooling, Igor was assigned to an “ultra-secret” base in the Bokonur region. Throughout his military assignment, Igor kept his passion for watchmaking alive.

After military service, Igor went to work in a factory and was educated in the fine art of hand engraving. After marrying his high-school sweetheart in 1972, their son Arthur was born in 1973. Spending several years in Europe, the Bodins obtained their visas and immigrated to the United States.

When first moving to Denver, he studied micro-

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mechanical engineering and how to work on watch complications under Archie Perkins, one of the world’s greatest watchmakers. In 1980, Igor joined Hyde Park Jewelers and added a state-of-the-art fine watch department to maintain and service the fine timepieces for which Hyde Park was gaining recognition. In the ensuing years, Igor traveled frequently to train in the art of watchmaking. Since joining Hyde Park, Igor has traveled consistently to Switzerland to participate in trainings and seminars at the factories of such watch manufactures as Patek Philippe, Cartier, Breitling, Omega, Tag Heuer, Ebel and Blancpain, as well as multiple visits to Rolex.

Igor is recognized in the industry as being one of the finest independent watchmakers in the United States.

Several articles about Igor have been written in Chronos, a magazine that specializes in the finest and most luxurious goods and services.

In 2000, Arthur graduated from college and joined his father at Hyde Park, in a business position handling materials inventory and databases. But feeling the pull of family ties, Arthur decided to follow in the tradition that began with his great-grandfather, and become a watchmaker himself. Under the guidance and instruction of his father, Arthur followed a comparable path. In 2003 he also started traveling to train at watch manufactures, including Rolex, Omega, Longines, Cartier and Panerai. Some of the trainings, such as the trip to Omega, Art completed with his father, Igor.

Although he’s quite comfortable behind the jeweler’s bench, Arthur takes just as much pride and joy in discussing fine timepieces with Hyde Park’s clients as he does in servicing watches.

CRAFTMANSHIP & EXPERTISE The world of the watch is an art. An instrument that does not require a battery, a fine watch relies on the complex engineering and intricate details of each and every piece, making it run by the natural motion of the wearer (with the exception of a manual winding watch).

Arthur adds, “These timepieces are pure: purely mechanical, pure technology and purely brilliant. No computer and no fuel, yet they run every day for years—if they are maintained.”

A fine timepiece has a life of its own. As the father-and-son team explains, you must “keep the life” to maintain the quality for the watch to properly function. There is a large amount of complexity behind the mechanical movements of these treasures. Due to the intricacy of a watch’s mechanics, it is imperative that timepieces are maintained by a highly trained individual. An average Swiss watch has 200 to 300 parts in what is the size of a quarter and the thickness of two quarters. These parts need to be adjusted to smoothly work together. To the Swiss, the watch is considered a “national treasure.”

Clients are often surprised at how much effort it takes to maintain a fine watch. Igor and Arthur enjoy taking the time to educate clients on the importance of maintaining a fine watch. Igor often compares watchmaking

and care to the fine-tuning of a rare musical instrument or the precision of a fine sports car: the maintenance of a fine piece of machinery, including a fine watch, is part of owning it. For all of its majesty, a Porsche requires regular oil changes and a Steinway must constantly be tuned as well. Fine things need fine-tuning.

HISTORY & HERITAGE Watchmaking is looked at as a historical institution. A watch can tell history.

A watch can begin history. In some cases the prestigious watchmakers are brands that have been in business for over a century. Their workshops practice watchmaking and engineering techniques that have been handed down through multiple generations and are still in practice today.

The end of the 20th century saw a trend toward computerized, technologically advanced watches. It was the time when the consumer mindset was that of a “throw-away” culture. You bought a watch, it broke, it was thrown away and you bought a new one.

Consumers became disinterested in the heritage of a fine watch. Arthur explains that they are now seeing a shift back to the watch holding sentimental value.

The Bodins understand the unsurpassed expertise in keeping life in a watch, and are pleased to bridge the heritage of traditional craftsmanship with the tastes of the new generation.

As Hyde Park Jewelers has grown, so has our Watch Services Department. Hyde Park is a Factory Authorized Watch Service Center for the following brands: Breitling, Panerai, Cartier, Tag Heuer, Baume & Mercier, Movado, Omega, Longines, Rolex and Tudor. Hyde Park also holds the honor of having relationships with other watch manufacturers that allow us to service their watches using genuine parts, including Jaeger-Le Coultre, Patek Philippe, IWC and Gucci. The shop services approximately 6,000 timepieces annually.

Hyde Park Jewelers’ mission is “to celebrate life’s special occasions by providing the finest products, staff and service to our community while exceeding expectations of quality, value and integrity.” Our core values of commitment, integrity, quality, teamwork and value make Hyde Park Jewelers one of the finest independent jewelers in the country. As one can see, we are honored to have Igor and Arthur and recognize their special place in our mission. Join Hyde Park in celebrating our 40th birthday this year, and see why our watch department is one of the most prestigious in the country.

Text has been edited for space and content. Original article was published

by The Scout Guide Denver, written by Lisa Bookman. denver.colorado.thescoutguide.com Photo credit: The Scout Guide Denver, photographed by Jennifer Olson

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BREITLING JET TEAM

RETURNS TO THE SKIES IN 2016

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reitling, the independent Swiss watch brand, is pleased to announce that the Breitling Jet Team will be extending its highly successful North American Tour into 2016. The prestigious aerobatic display team is the first and largest of its kind, comprised of seven pilots flying L-39 C Albatros jets in a sophisticated demonstration of precision and speed, at times reaching speeds of 565 MPH and flying within just a few feet of each other. Their acclaimed 2015 North American Tour took the Jet Team from coast to coast across the United States and Canada—something they will repeat in 2016.

“With the success we enjoyed in 2015, it was an easy decision to bring the Breitling Jet Team back to North America this year,” says Breitling USA president Thierry Prissert. “It was thrilling having them here for their first-ever North American Tour, and the response from American and Canadian audiences has been overwhelming. Their precision, timing and athleticism embodies the spirit of Breitling.”

Breitling established the Jet Team over 13 years ago to celebrate its passion for aviation and share that with fans across the globe. The Breitling Jet Team’s performance mirrors the style, power, precision and elegance of Breitling’s timepieces. The 2015 North American Tour was incredibly well received, with aviation enthusiasts from across North America coming to see the team’s breathtaking performances at nearly 20 air shows in the U.S. and Canada. The team also experienced impressive views of some famous North American landmarks, with iconic flights over the Statue of Liberty, Niagara Falls and Mount Rushmore, among others.

“It was incredible to tour the United States and Canada for the first time last year and we are so happy to be returning in 2016,” Jacques Bothelin, Breitling Jet Team leader, says. “It was a pleasure to return to the International Council of Air Shows annual convention in Las Vegas to announce the 2016 schedule with so many people who were instrumental in 2015’s success.”

BREITLING JET TEAM AMERICAN TOUR 2016 SCHEDULE APRIL 2 – 3 Melbourne Air & Space Show in Melbourne, Florida

APRIL 8 – 10 Sun ‘n Fun Fly-In & International Expo in Lakeland, Florida

MAY 7 – 8: Fort Lauderdale Air Show in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

MAY 14 – 15 McGuire Air Force Base in Burlington County, New Jersey

MAY 28 – 29 Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach State Park in Jones Beach, New York

JUNE 4 – 5 The Great Tennessee Air Show in Smyrna, Tennessee

JUNE 25 – 26 Warriors Over the Wasatch at Hill Air Force Base in Salt Lake City, Utah

AUGUST 5 – 7 The Intel Oregon International Air Show in Hillsboro, Oregon

AUGUST 12 – 14 The Abbotsford International Air Show in Abbotsford, British Columbia

AUGUST 20 – 21 Thunder Over Michigan in Ypsilanti, Michigan

SEPTEMBER 3 – 5 The Canadian International Air Show in Toronto, Ontario

SEPTEMBER 24 – 25 MCAS Miramar Air Show in Miramar, California

OCTOBER 8 – 9 San Francisco Fleet Week in San Francisco, California

OCTOBER 22 – 23 Surf City USA Air Show in Huntington Beach, California

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Town & The ROLEX CENTRAL PARK HORSE SHOW highlights a passion for excellence, the common denominator that links fine watchmaking and equestrian competition. BY DAVID A. ROSE

F From top: Isabell Werth riding El Santo under the New York skyline; Winner Daniel Bluman receiving his Rolex watch after winning the Rolex Grand Prix; Rolex Testimonee Kent Farrington on Uceko.

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or five days last autumn, New York City’s magnificent Central Park showcased a different kind of horse revelation. Unlike the steadfast but weary steeds that pull tourists through the park in period carriages, the second annual Rolex Central Park Horse Show featured world-class mounts participating in multi-discipline competitions that thrilled all those in attendance.

Wollman Skating Rink was transformed in a matter of days to a top-level equestrian facility thanks to Mark Bellissimo’s International Equestrian Group, in partnership with several New York City organizations. “Here we are overlooking the magnificent New York City skyline,“ said Bellissimo.

“This will become one of the greatest show jumping events in the world in a couple of years, and we are excited to see that happen.”

The event was truly international, with competitors from America, Canada, England, Germany, Ireland, Sweden and Spain. Daniel Bluman, a Colombian now living in Florida, won the Grand Prix with his horse Conconcreto Believe. “I’ve been wanting this since I was very young and I have been close a few times,” said Bluman of receiving his firstever Rolex watch as part of his prize package. “To be able to win today in Central Park was a lot of pressure, but I am very pleased tonight.”

Horsemanship requires a quest for perfection, a goal that Rolex shares with the equestrian sport. Like the world’s most finely bred horses, Rolex timepieces have long been symbols of elegance, precision and prestige.

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PROACTIVE Taking a

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At the recent Town & Country Philanthropy Summit, Forevermark CEO Stephen Lussier spoke passionately about wildlife conservation, emphasizing the plight of the white rhino. We caught up with him after the event to find out more.

BY JILLIAN LAROCHELLE

by the Botswana Rhino Management Committee, this program was established in response to the decimation of the rhino population.

Because of poaching and indiscriminate hunting, in the early ’90s, Botswana had an estimated population of between 17 and 27 individual rhinos. Through breeding and protection programs, by 2012 Botswana reestablished an estimated population of 160 to 170 white rhinos. More recently, to protect them from continued poaching increases and to diversify the genetic pool in Botswana, a number of rhinos have been relocated from South Africa.

Tell us why Forevermark places such importance on partnering with mining communities.

How much De Beers-owned land is set aside for biodiversity?

Diamonds are a natural resource and, as a result, form part of the inherent wealth of the nations where they are sourced. That’s why it’s so important that we do all we can, as partners with government, to enable these countries to achieve the maximum benefit they can from this scarce resource. As long-term partners, we have been active in Botswana for over 50 years; we feel a responsibility to the country and its citizens.

Our land-based diamond and coal mining licenses cover 1,135,841 hectares of land, of which only 26,754 hectares (2.4%) is disturbed by our actual operational footprint. We set aside a total area of 195,128 hectares for conservation, which amounts to seven hectares of land for conservation for every one disturbed by our mining operations.

Why the focus on wildlife conservation, and in particular on the African white rhino?

At the core of Forevermark is our promise of responsible sourcing, and to us this means far more than doing no harm. It’s about making a proactive contribution to the countries and communities where our diamonds start their journey. Fortunately, diamonds still have a long run in Botswana, the world’s major producer. Current resources should extend into the second half of this century, and of course we continue to explore for new deposits. But in the end, diamonds are a finite natural resource so alternative income resources are required. We understand how important wildlife tourism is to these countries and want to do what we can to help.

As the rhino is a threatened species, it’s a very good place to start.

As a part of De Beers Group, Forevermark is involved in a number of projects, but specifically the white rhino breeding program in Botswana, focused on creating safe havens to repopulate the white rhinos in Botswana, and then repopulate them across the continent. Now overseen

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Why should the general public care about the future of rhinos and other threatened species?

Well, quite simply, we all share this planet, and at Forevermark we believe we have a responsibility to ensure that all of nature’s miracles have the opportunity to survive and thrive.

There is nothing like seeing them firsthand, these practically prehistoric-looking creatures. It’s like a connection to our deep past.

Whether it’s the white rhinos in Botswana or orphan elephants that have lost their mothers to poachers, it’s an instant emotional connection. I recently visited an elephant orphanage in Nairobi and am now the proud sponsor of two baby elephants that were rescued, having been abandoned by the herd when their mothers were killed by poachers. Poaching is just such a senseless and painful waste; it’s fundamentally immoral. And in the African context, these species are part of what makes Africa unique. Losing that when we can do something about it would be a loss beyond description. Imagine your children never having the opportunity to see a rhino or an elephant or a tiger. It need not be like this.

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Diamonds in the Rough

SPOTLIGHT

THE DENVER HEALTH FOUNDATION

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enver Health is stretching the boundaries and paving the way for health care, proving that quality of care should never be determined by life circumstances. This jewel is essential to families and individuals building lives in our beloved city, offering world-renowned trauma, infectious disease and orthopedic care, and supporting a critical network of healthcare resources aiding Denver’s most vulnerable citizens. Here, we highlight three of Denver Health’s causes worth fighting for.

The Patient Assistance Fund: While the foundation provides more than $246 million annually in uncompensated care to uninsured patients, that amount is not sufficient to cover more specific needs such as co-pays, eyeglasses, hearing aids and transportation costs.

All too often the sick, elderly, mentally ill, or uninsured find themselves in fragile or even life-threatening circumstances with a shortage of funds to cover the basics. That’s where the Patient Assistance Fund comes in. This resource provides a safety net in these difficult situations, covering the many needs that cannot be addressed within the confines of a hospital’s operating budget.

Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Services: Denver Health offers the most comprehensive level of care for children and adolescents with behavioral, psychiatric and substance abuse disorders, providing assessment, evaluation and treatment. Three separate services—inpatient, outpatient, and substance abuse treatment—come together to address the behavioral health needs in these individuals, and the new facility provides the most effective and advanced therapeutic programs available by incorporating art, outdoor recreation, movement therapy, music, life-skills training and

a classroom with the latest teaching tools.

Southwest Family Health Center: The passing of the Affordable Care Act means that more Americans have access to health insurance, but unfortunately, doesn’t mean that all Americans are being served. West Denver (and particularly Southwest Denver) is home to some of the most concentrated poverty in our city, but also the highest demand for high-quality health care. The waiting lists for hospitals in this area, coupled with transportation hurdles, may cause seemingly insurmountable barriers to health care facilities and services that should be accessible to everyone. The Denver Health Foundation plans to remodel the current Westside clinic to provide a brand-new clinic in Southwest Denver. This facility, located at the corner of South Federal and Louisiana, will meet patients where they live and work, will be tailored to community needs, and will provide top-notch services (including emergency, dental, mental health, pharmacy and radiology) with drastically increased capacity.

Hyde Park Jewelers’ Diamond in the Rough charity has contributed to all of the programs listed here and many more by partnering with the Denver Health Foundation on events such as the NightShine Gala (a lavish soiree and auction) and the Men’s Night Out event (a swanky cocktail party where men from around Denver gather to learn more about self-care and contribute to the cause). Additionally, CEO Michael Pollak serves as a member of the board of directors for the Denver Health Foundation, and has chaired the summer event Hot Rocks Griller Challenge, a top chef cook-off at Elway’s that raises money for men’s health programs and awareness at Denver Health, since its inception eight years ago.

To learn more about Hyde Park’s involvement in the community or the Diamonds in the Rough Foundation, visit hydeparkjewelers.com.

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“The Denver Health Foundation is the beating heart of our city’s health care system, providing vital care to those who need it most.”

The Denver Health Foundation isn’t all business.

Mark these events on your calendar for a dose of fun and a chance to help a cause larger than life.

MAY 7 CITY’S BIGGEST BABY SHOWER JUNE 15 HOT ROCKS GRILLER CHALLENGE DECEMBER 7 MEN’S NIGHT OUT More details about these events and the Denver Health Foundation can be found at denverhealthfoundation.org.

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A DIAMONDS M DO GOOD STORY IN HER OWN WORDS...

DEF Scholar Mahoro Chantal Uwiringiyimana speaking at the Diamond Empowerment Fund’s Diamonds in the Sky Las Vegas gala this past May.

“AFRICAN LEADERSHIP ACADEMY MADE ME GROW AS A PERSON, AND MOST IMPORTANTLY INSTILLED IN ME A PASSION FOR AFRICA AND THE SPIRIT OF GIVING BACK.” 56

ahoro Chantal Uwiringiyimana grew up in a poor community in Rwanda, but even as a young girl, she saw the value in obtaining an education. “When I first went to school,” Chantal said, “I had one and only purpose: to know how to read and write in Kinyarwanda, my local language.”

This dream to educate herself was reinforced in Chantal everyday. Living with an illiterate mother and aunts who had no say in family affairs, she came to believe that in order to be valued in her family and community, she would need to be educated.

Chantal’s parents agreed to send her to school, under the condition that she would fetch water for the house every day before class. She happily obliged, though she was the only girl in a class of 30 students.

“Every woman wanted me to write or read for them,” Chantal recalled. Seeing her neighbors’ need, Chantal saw an opportunity to share her education with others, and started a club to teach girls how to read and write.

“At first, most parents never wanted to send their daughters,” she said, “but those who did were amazed by the outcome.” The girls did so well in the literacy club that by the time Chantal was finishing primary school, she was no longer the only female student.

The African Leadership Academy is a program dedicated to fostering Africa’s next generation of leaders through education.

These students are sent to the top colleges and universities in hopes that they will take what they’ve learned and apply it to growing a better economy and life in their respective native countries. Michael Pollak of Hyde Park Jewelers is a proud board member of the Diamond Empowerment Fund, an organization that has supported ALA’s vision since 2009. “At Hyde Park Jewelers, we believe in giving back to the community, whether on the global or local level, and we care that our customers know that we are a force for positive change,” said Pollak. “We know that Diamonds Do Good and want to share this message with our customers.”

Attending ALA was a transformative experience for Chantal. “ALA made me grow as a person, and most importantly instilled in me a passion for Africa and the spirit of giving back,” she said.

Currently, Chantal is a rising sophomore at Barrett, the Honors College at Arizona State University, where she is majoring in Bioengineering. She intends to use her degree “to inspire my fellow young African girls” and “to solve the problem of poverty” in African communities much like the one she grew up in. She is also a co-founder of NAYI (New American Youth Initiative) at ASU, which provides mentorship and youth seminars to students in order to foster a sense of social responsibility, belonging and community integration.

To read more good stories behind diamonds, visit diamondsdogood.com.

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BLISS

Cap Sleeves Between the ubiquitous strapless gown and the full lace sleeves popularized by Kate Middleton, cap sleeves are the perfect choice for warm-weather weddings where sleeves aren’t practical (and a great option for brides getting married in a house of worship where more modesty is required). Nashvillebased designer Olia Zavozina points out that 2016 trends are “all about customizability, allowing a bride to create her own unique look.” So whatever length you’re looking for, consider sleeves that can be removed for dancing late into the night.

Back Details No matter what type of wedding ceremony you’re planning, chances are guests will spend at least a few minutes looking at your back as you say your I Dos. So why not give them something worth staring at? Keyhole cutouts are sweet yet sexy, while lace and tulle insets leave a bit more to the imagination, Satin, pearl or crystal buttons down the back of your dress lend an airy, antique feeling —just make sure your attendants are on hand to assist!

Lace Capes “Lace is always on trend for me,” reveals Los Angeles-based designer Claire Pettibone, “and I’m always looking for new ways to use it to create beautiful, romantic gowns.” One fresh take on lace is the cape, including the shorter, shawl-like version from Olia Zavozina, below, and Pettibone’s trainlength option at left. (When choosing this style, skip the veil and let your train do the talking.)

This ornate detail will grow in popularity for fall and winter weddings, and carry forward as a trend into 2017.

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Vintage touches breathe new life into wedding day dresses.

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book review

GOOD AS

GOLD STEPHEN WEBSTER’s new tome has him flying high.

BY BRIAN SCOTT LIPTON

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tephen Webster’s jewelry doesn’t look like anyone else’s, so it’s hardly surprising that his book, Gold Struck: A Life Shaped by Jewellery, isn’t quite the kind of book that any of his colleagues would put out. “A book on jewelry seemed too dry to me, and I didn’t want something just to be left on the coffee table,” says the 56year-old British designer. Instead, Gold Struck incorporates personal writing, including a poem and a short story, along with photographs, which explore how he feels about this art form and give readers a glimpse into his life.

“I am glad that the book is being very well received, because it is such a personal tale,” says Webster. “I’ve been writing for many years and I like doing it, but I didn’t have a grand plan to do a book. I am always on planes, and I had to find a way to spend all that time. I say the book was basically all written at 35,000 feet.” (And mostly on an iPad!) As Webster admits, he has a bit of a love-hate affair with flying. “I was 16 when I started making jewelry, and back then, nothing else mattered—except girls. Still, you think, ‘This is always going to be my life, being in a room on a [jeweler’s] bench with some men,’” he says. “So when I discovered I had flown over one million miles, I wondered if I was a bad jeweler. But flying has taken me over the world. And the fact is, I need a very small space to do what I do for a day

job. Sometimes, the only need to get up from the bench is to make some tea.”

Webster notes that his jewelry business has changed drastically over the past few decades. “At the beginning, my clients were basically well-heeled people, the type who could buy art,” he shares. But after he gained some notoriety by designing a ring that was worn by Madonna, his clientele changed. “I am happy now because my line is much more creative; it’s bought by people who want to be excited about the jewelry they buy. They want it to be a conversation piece. That works for me, because I am not interested in making just another ordinary diamond ring.”

The designer would also like to attract a younger audience. “I want to educate the next level of consumers, those in their 20s and 30s, and get them to understand the importance of buying fine jewelry and not just buying whatever is on trend,” he says.

As for what’s next for Webster, his spring collection features such unusual stones as red tourmalines and rubellites. “Things that come out of the ground generally excite me, but not always the usual suspects. I like to work with stones that are harder to find.” And while there will always be new jewelry, Gold Struck may be his only book. Or not. “I have no ambitions for a next book, but I felt a bit empty when we finished the last page,” says Webster. “I felt like I closed a chapter of my life.”

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1. STEPHEN WEBSTER Magnipheasant long feather earrings 2. HYDE PARK RESERVE Pear drop earrings 3. MARCO BICEGO Lunaria triple-drop earrings 4. PHILLIPS HOUSE Apogee cage drop earrings 5. SLOANE STREET Caviar long drop earrings 6. JOHN HARDY Dot disc drop earrings 7. IPPOLITA Rock Candy Cascade earrings 8. PENNY PREVILLE Art Deco cut-out earrings

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dazzling STATEMENT EARRINGS!

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Elegance is an attitude

The Longines Master Collection

www.longines.com

Simon Baker

HYDE PARK ACCENT THE MAGAZINE OF LIFE’S CELEBRATIONS

SPRING/SUMMER 2016