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12 Drop Dead Gorgeous Earrings 14 Ring True 16 Trends: Love Layering 18 Jade Trau: Talent and Luck 20 Staff Picks: Timepieces 22 Watch Out!

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26 Marco Bicego: The Art of Authenticity 28 Bold Bangles

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DAVID YURMAN Collection Show On June 16th, David Yurman stylist Travis Ngo visited Reis-Nichols Jewelers with an incredible selection of jewelry, including an extended collection just in time for Father’s Day. Ngo met with guests to pair the latest styles with the David Yurman jewelry they already owned.

IPPOLITA Spring Preview Lovers of fine fashion jewelry gathered on March 3rd at Reis-Nichols’ Fashion Mall Commons location to view the newest spring collection from Italian designer Ippolita. Attendees enjoyed viewing designs that included colorful statement pieces, all created by hand, using gemstones set in sterling silver and gold.

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HOT SUMMER Nights Reis-Nichols Jewelers hosted more than 200 guests at the home of Dwight Freeney on July 28th. Attendees toured the estate, presented for sale by Encore-Sotheby’s Realty, while enjoying cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, steel drum music by Circle City Steel and an incredible selection of designer jewelry. Representatives from Marco Bicego, Ippolita, Armenta, Zoë Chicco, Stephen Webster, Shinola and Michele each brought extended collections for the evening.

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WATCH EVENT Preview Party Reis-Nichols Jewelers’ 20th annual Watch Event kicked off featuring a “one-nightonly” collection of Breitling watches at a cocktail party on April 28th. Guests enjoyed hors d’oeuvres from Noah Grants, specialty libations and music by local artists Brett Wiscons (guitar and vocals) and Rob Dixon (saxophone).

Attendees also had the opportunity to win a luxury escape package from French Lick Resorts, and have shoes and handbags shined by a pro while enjoying the event.

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events

Rihanna wore Mikimoto at her RiRi fragrance launch.

Alice Eve wore Armenta to attend the Men in Black 3 New York premiere.

Margot Robbie wore Forevermark at The Academy Awards.

As Seen On...

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Krysten Ritter wore John Hardy to receive a Webby Award.

Jennifer Lopez wore Stephen Webster on the American Idol set.

Robin Roberts wore David Yurman at The Academy Awards.

Emma Watson wore John Hardy while lighting the Empire State Building.

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Drop Dead

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Ring TRUE

‘rock’ with styles fabulous for any finger From left: Reis-Nichols, aquamarine, 14K, $825; Reis-Nichols, 14K, $1,495; Ippolita, sterling silver, $795; Reis-Nichols, 14K, $2,585 Stephen Webster, 18K, $2,950; David Yurman, blue topaz, sterling silver, $1,850; David Yurman, sterling silver, $495; Roberto Coin, 18K, $2,500; Reis-Nichols, 14K, $1,195

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Opposite page, diamond bracelets, from top: Reis-Nichols 14K, $2,600; Roberto Coin Pois Moi, 18K, $9,900; My Story, 14K, $2,245 Above, diamond bracelets, from left: Penny Preville, 18K, $5,995; Stephen Webster, 18K, $1,750; Forevermark, 18K, $4,390; Reis-Nichols, 14K, $895 Above, right: Anne Sportun diamond earrings, 18K, from left, $1,175, $1,610; My Story diamond rings, 14K, from top, $1,755, $825, $1,165 Right, diamond earrings, from left: Forevermark snowake, 18K, $3,100; Reis-Nichols ear climber, 14K, $695; Reis-Nichols diamond rings, 14K, from left, $475, $695, $595

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designers

JADE TRAU makes jewelry that wears beautifully and comfortably, with an emphasis on craftsmanship.

BY LAURIE SCHECHTER

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TALENT

AND LUCK

Would you ever consider varying the stones you use?

ade Lustig, founder and creative director of Jade Trau, is diamond royalty. A sixth-generation diamantaire, she descends from the legendary Trau Bros. founded in late-1800s Belgium. She entered the business as an 18-year-old apprentice, enlisted by her grandfather Solomon Trau of New York City’s S. Trau, who recognized her aptitude and interest.

The work led to Forevermark inviting her to create a jewelry line in 2011. It is a collaborative relationship that continues today and became a launching pad for Jade Trau, which she founded in 2013.

I definitely think about it, but for now I am sticking with diamonds!

Who is the Jade Trau customer?

She values practicality and embodies understated style (but with a personality of course!). I love that my customers truly appreciate quality craftsmanship and understand that classic diamond jewelry is something that should be loved enough to feel like an heirloom, and hopefully it will become one!

Are you the first woman in your family to work in the business? What has that been like?

What is your most exciting design moment to date?

How did you know?! I have to say that while at the time it seemed perfectly natural when my grandfather suggested I join the family business, in retrospect it was quite progressive. I remember my grandfather’s diamond banker, a woman, saying, “There is a voice for women in this industry. Be that voice!”

Designing the Jade Trau for Forevermark Exceptional Diamond Cuff bracelet that actress Olivia Munn wore to the 88th Academy Awards. I wanted to make a bracelet that was a true, standalone couture moment, all about the beautiful contour of a woman’s arm. I also love the Rae wrap ring, part of my signature collection, and I used that as my inspiration.

How has your history and training influenced what you do today?

I was trained as a diamond buyer and manufacturer by my grandfather.

Years were spent traveling to De Beers in London and the diamond bourses in Antwerp and Israel, learning the trade. Louping diamonds gave me the attention to detail that, I think, attracts people to my pieces.

What was the best teaching your grandfather bestowed upon you?

Georgian/Victorian jewelry is a favorite of yours. How do you translate that influence into your own designs?

In the Georgian period, they did not have today’s diamond-cutting skills, so jewelry was made to best accent the diamonds. That is a central theme in many of my designs, especially my bridal. Last year, the collection I launched was all inspired by Victorian chatelaines. This year, I added to it with my miniature Stork scissors and my Eyelet collection.

My grandfather is a practical man, but every so often we would have a diamond in our inventory that just wouldn’t sell despite it being a beauty. He would always say, “That stone just has no mazal!”

And I use that in my life.

Everything can be done right, but you need a little mazal to make things happen.

Which pieces do you consider your signature styles?

I think my Kismet rings and Crescent pieces represent my style well. The focus is on the diamond, but I use my signature six-prongs and work with designs that I think flatter.

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timepieces

Our Picks for your

Wrist

With the Midwest’s largest selection of fine Swiss timepieces, there is certainly an incredible assortment of watches to choose from at Reis-Nichols Jewelers. Find out which ones our expert team is currently favoring…

Brent

Vlad

I love the TAG Heuer Monaco This incredible Moonphase

because it is an incredibly

timepiece presents the true

unique watch. TAG Heuer’s

DNA of Patek Philippe. The

racing roots are on display

timeless design characterizes

with this distinctive style. The

75 years of proven style.

blue color really stands out on

The proportions, layout and aesthetics of the round dial are the fundamental expression of Patek Philippe at its very best.

40mm, stainless steel, $5,500

the wrist, with the contrasting silver subdials. It’s also versatile, and can be worn with

Minimalist elegance. Designed

just about anything: casual, to

with precision, balance and

the office, or with a suit.

proportion in mind. The perfect words to describe the Clé de

Cartier. Manufactured in house with a self-winding automatic movement and classic Cartier design, this timepiece is a fantastic addition to any collection.

18K on black alligator strap, $47,970

Therese Stainless steel with blue leather strap, $5,900

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Jacob Stainless steel & rose gold plated, $995

18K, $22,725

The Breitling Transocean breaks the mold with a classic, retro style. The attractive rose gold and luxurious brown alligator strap provide an eye-catching look perfect for the board room.

Tissot really hit the mark with the Luxury

IWC’s Portofino moonphase

Automatic watch. Under $1,000 in classic

stuns in beautiful blue tones

two-tone, this watch is timeless — wear

with diamonds. Supporting

for work, play or party. With an 80-hour

the Laureus Sport for

power reserve, you can wear it all week

Good Foundation, helping

and set it down for the weekend, picking

disadvantaged children around

back up on Monday morning right

the world, this timepiece is

where you left off.

limited to 1,500 worldwide. A thoughtful, meaningful gift.

Fashion meets function with the chronograph and tachymeter, making this timepiece a stylish yet practical choice.

Whitney

This Rolex Datejust truly embodies “The Rolex Way.” The weight of the metal and luster of the mother-of-pearl dial will make you fall in love instantly, while the perfectly selected diamonds capture the light in their precise settings. A musthave on my list!

Aaron

Rachel 31mm, 18K, $42,050

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37mm, stainless steel with Santoni blue alligator strap, $8,650

timepieces

WATCH OUT! Why buying and servicing your

belongs to the previous owner, an authorized dealer or the insurance company,” says Dzeletovic. Either way, “It does not belong to you.”

Authorized retailers provide a clear paper trail of a watch’s history, can ensure that a watch comes with a manufacturer’s warranty and that parts are available should it need repair, and provide a trustworthy resource if the customer is dissatisfied for any reason. You’re also dealing with someone who’s intimately familiar with the brand. “You have the ability to speak with someone who has received the proper training on the brand you are considering,” says certified master watchmaker and our watch shop manager, Dan Wesenberg.

Wesenberg says the Reis-Nichols service center sees thousands of watches each year, and the main issues are attractive fakes, genuine cases with fake movements, watches that were originally genuine but have been altered with non-genuine parts, genuine watches with fake warranty papers, watches reported stolen, and finally, watches that are genuine but without proper import documentation and duties paid, which leaves them subject to confiscation.

“The bottom line is, unless you are buying from a retailer explicitly authorized by the watch brand, it’s ‘buyer beware,’” says BJ Nichols.

“Whether from an auction house, website, non-authorized dealer, or anywhere else, there is always the looming question of whether something is genuine.”

Authorized dealers are also imperative when having a watch serviced, as an unauthorized repairman could use counterfeit parts and turn your genuine, papers-and-all watch into a Frankenstein without your knowing it. “Some say authorized service centers are too expensive and take too long,” says Nichols.

“We say you get what you pay for. You may take your Mercedes to the corner garage for a minor adjustment, but not when major parts are needed. With watches, you want them serviced correctly with a guarantee.”

timepieces with an authorized dealer is more important than ever.

BY CHRISTIAN CHENSVOLD

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t’s not hard to avoid obvious knockoffs when it comes to luxury watches. Just be careful you’re not ambushed by a Frankenstein. “Frankenstein” is a new watch industry term rapidly spreading among consumers, who are right to be leery. The term refers to watches that have been spliced together from some parts that are genuine and some that are counterfeit. Typically made in Asia, they can easily fool the eye— especially of a buyer blinded by the prospect of getting a great deal.

The emergence of Frankenstein watches underscores the importance of buying a fine timepiece from an authorized dealer. “Buying a watch online is like gambling,” says Vladimir Dzeletovic, director of watches at Reis-Nichols Jewelers.

“Sometimes you win, but mostly you lose.”

And when you lose, you lose big, because these fakes often mimic very expensive models. A consumer spotted a $80,000 Audemars Piguet timepiece priced at a mere $40,000, Dzeletovic recalls. But when the buyer sent it to the manufacturer for servicing, it never came back. In its place was a letter explaining that the watch was not genuine and had been confiscated for infringing on the brand’s trademark.

The buyer has no recourse, and even a seller with 100% positive feedback could claim he didn’t know the watch was a Frankenstein. For Dzeletovic, this all comes down to the perennial problem of not knowing a watch’s provenance when buying from an unauthorized dealer. The same thing applies for watches that are stolen. The seller may not even know it, he explains, but once again, as soon as the watch is taken in for servicing, a company such as Rolex will immediately check the serial number against a database of stolen watches. If it comes up as stolen, you’ll never see it again. “According to Rolex, the watch either

True luxury timepieces, like the Patek Philippe Ref. 5205R shown here, can only be purchased from and serviced by authorized retailers.

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designers

The Art of

MARCO BICEGO’s unique

A UTHENTICITY “T approach to jewelry, food and life.

he Marco Bicego woman has a tremendous sense of personal style. She is not afraid to experiment with jewelry in unconventional ways,” explains Bicego.

After many years working with his father, a successful Vicenza jewelry maker who specialized in gold chains, Marco Bicego launched his own collection of handcrafted fine jewelry in 2000. Famous for its multi-colored gemstones in exclusive faceted cuts, its hand-twisted coils and hand-engraved gold, his collections (crafted in Italy) are inspired by the nature and the architecture of his extensive travels around the world (Africa, Cairo, Jaipur, Murano and other fascinating locales).

Here, we speak with this passionate designer about his craft, and his life.

You’ve traveled extensively: what’s your favorite place in the world to visit?

It’s hard to choose. Most recently, my travels to East Africa inspired my Masai collection. The Masai people wear incredibly detailed ornaments that organically hug the body’s natural shape. My Masai collection follows this same accentuation, with each piece delicately hand-coiled with yellow and white gold, accented by stations of diamonds.

BY KAREN ALBERG GROSSMAN

hundreds of fine lines into our pieces. Our jewelry is still hand-crafted, now by second-generation goldsmiths, giving each piece a unique, imperfect quality.

What’s still on your bucket list?

There is so much of the world that I still hope to see. I think it is fair to say that my collections are a beautiful way to catalogue my travels, from my Masai collection to my Jaipur collection, which was inspired by the “pink city” in India, where stone-cutting has been perfected over the ages. I want to continue traveling, transforming those inspirations into timeless pieces.

What would you be doing if not jewelry?

Without a doubt, cooking. Growing up in Italy, my mother was always cooking and I would help her in the kitchen. We always used fresh ingredients sourced locally. As I would help her, I’d begin interpreting her recipes as my own. I love cooking for family and friends and now have a nostalgic list of recipes to pass down to my children.

Describe your favorite meal?

My favorite meals would absolutely be with my family and friends, whatever we eat and wherever we come together. They are my greatest supporters and are incredibly important to me. I love cooking with mushrooms, which I hunt for during truffle season, so I love making Fettuccine ai Porcini—it’s both simple and delicious!

Who do you most admire and why?

What’s your favorite place in the world to live?

It would have to be Italy, of course! My heritage is the foundation of my work and has formed my identity. You can see the skills of old-world Italian craftsmanship through our use of the bulino technique to etch

I’d have to say my father, Giuseppe Bicego. The gold chain business he founded in Vicenza evolved into a very successful company. Without his expertise, encouragement and guidance in my formative years, my art would never be where it is today. For that, I am forever grateful.

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o Fl ating diamonds

A unique addition to the Reis-Nichols Collection, the new Aero Floating Diamonds showcase earrings and necklaces with pierced diamonds, a unique way of setting to add inďŹ nite sparkle. These delicate, feminine designs are distinct and contemporary, but will remain a classic staple for years to come.

From top left: mixed shape diamond necklace, $3,375; single-diamond wire earrings, $1,630; triple-drop wire earrings, $2,135; diamond tassel necklace, $3,825; bar earrings, $4,500. All in 18K gold.

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spotlight

ROUGH IN THE

FOREVERMARK’s focus on helping women in need and strengthening mining communities.

BY JULIANNE PEPITONE

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hen famed National Geographic photographer Annie Griffiths visited a South African diamond mine for the first time in 1981, she was surrounded by burly male guards who kept eyes on her as they strained to hear the radio report of Princess Diana’s wedding to Prince Charles. But when she visited again in July 2015 to chronicle women’s advancement programs, she found herself instead greeted by proud female entrepreneurs and mining workers.

The women were part of De Beers’ Forevermark programs that support career training and development for women in the communities where it mines. It’s part of a larger sustainability focus aimed at “building forever”—that is, building up communities to be socioeconomically strong even after the local mines are eventually tapped.

“We tend to think of diamonds as something frivolous or symbolic,” admits Griffiths. “I’ve been working in Southern Africa for years and it never occurred to me until I saw it that the diamond business could be a real force for good in the local community.”

She met scores of women including Sophia Mphuthi, an entrepreneur who started her own driving school in Kimberley, South Africa, using money from De Beers’ Zimele fund. De Beers says the fund benefited over 62 South African businesses in 2014, creating over 1,175 jobs in farming, jewelry design and other areas. More than one-third of the people who benefited directly from that funding were women.

Overall De Beers has spent about $28 million on socioeconomic development programs, according to Nicky Black, the company’s head of social performance. Nearly 50,000 people have benefited as a result of the programs, which focus on education, entrepreneurship, health care and

other core concerns. Through the initiative, Forevermark has trained women for careers as miners, geologists, engineers, craftspeople, managers and more. “For the consumer, [forever] connotes these intense eternal emotions,” explains Black. “But for the community, it means sustainable development.

Where will we be in 20 years?”

De Beers is acutely aware that mining communities are dependent on a finite resource, and investing in women and girls ensures a possibilityfilled future. “The science shows that women play a remarkable role as connectors and foundation stones of their communities,” Black says. “When you support a woman you are in turn supporting her family, the community and society.”

It makes business sense, too, Black insists, citing studies that show “if you spend a dollar on a woman’s development you get more bang for your buck than almost any other intervention, including inoculation and sewage.

The actual outcome is greatest, and that’s what ‘forever’ means to us.”

The efforts in South Africa mirror De Beers’ larger focus on building up its female workforce across the world. Women comprise nearly 24 percent of global employees, compared to 16 percent in the mining industry as a whole. “We’re outperforming the industry and we’re pleased by that, but I think everyone would say that’s still not enough,” Black says. “We’re working to change it.”

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It’s a long journey to become the one.

In our constant pursuit of absolute beauty, every Forevermark diamond undergoes a journey of rigorous selection.

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Capture the MOMENT

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Engaging

styles

Designed & Created

by Reis-Nichols Jewelers Exclusive styles made start to ďŹ nish right inside our store.

14K, $3,995 14K, $1,295

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14K, $995 18K, $3,495 *center diamonds sold separately

Band Together Break the mold by popping the question B with a stunning diamond band.

Reis-Nich hols, 2.52 ctw, 18K, $11 $11,000 000

JB Star, 2.24 ctw, platinum $12,990 platinum, $12 990

JB Star, 2 2.90 ctw, platinum $19,490 platinum,

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Propose with Rose Rose gold accents add unforgettable style in the Reis-Nichols Collection.

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Two is Better than one

Forevermark 18K, $5,080

Celebrate your life together with the Two-Stone Ever Us Collection.

Fore evermark 18K, $3,200

Reis-Nichols 14K, $2,866

Color Me Beautiful sapphires and other precious stones.

Reis Nichols, Reis-Nichols, platinum, $11,500 *center diamond included

Reis-Nichols, Reis Nichols platinum, platinum $2,700 *center diamond sold separately

JB Star, platinum, $28,790

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bridal

Out of THE BOX

Personalize your special day by throwing away the rule book.

BY JULIANNE PEPITONE

THE PARTY DOESN’T STOP HERE

ALTERNATIVE TREATS TAKE THE CAKE Artfully arranged cupcake towers became the trendiest way to ditch the wedding cake a few years ago, but now all kinds of alternatives exist—many of which don’t include cake at all.

Donut towers: Like a Little Black Dress, this cake alternative can be dressed up or down: stacks of apple cider donuts with milk for a cozy-casual fall wedding, or carefully constructed towers of ganache-iced confections alongside espresso at more elegant affairs. Donut towers can look more traditional, too: Philadelphia-based Federal Donuts constructs displays of its treats on a tiered stand and adds decorative elements like flowers and ribbons, if desired.

Ice cream: Think DIY sundae bars packed with toppings like decadent fudge and buttery toffee bits. Or build-it-yourself ice cream sandwich tables with loads of flavor options and gooey cookies to mix and match. For a pricier but super-fun treat, hire a good old ice cream truck to roll up as the celebration winds down. Tipsy Cones is a grown-up version of the Mr. Softee truck, offering alcoholic flavors like whiskey mash, drunken French toast and watermelon mojito ice.

Throwback treats: Yes, weddings are about joining together as adults, but dessert inspires pure childlike joy. Los Angeles’ Cake Monkey specializes in gourmet versions of childhood faves like Ho Hos, Oreos and Little Debbies, whipped up with high-quality ingredients like bittersweet chocolate and fleur de sel.

The wedding was perfect, the reception was a blast… and now, the DJ is packing up as the venue staff turns on all the lights. It’s a bummer when the party comes to a close, but the fun doesn’t have to stop there. Planned wedding after-parties are on the rise, but informal post-nuptial hangouts are an easy way to keep the revelry going past midnight.

A simple option: Rent space at a bar that’s within walking distance of the reception venue. Beach brides and grooms might invite guests to a post-bash bonfire, while winter couples can host a cozy s’moresroasting session with spiked coffee.

Massachusetts teacher Jessica Dougherty and her husband Kerry opted to plan a post-wedding bowling session, complete with custom “Team Jerry” shirts, for their special day. They chose Point Lookout Resort in Maine specifically because the complex offered loads of fun options on the grounds, and they wanted to help create a full weekend getaway for their guests.

“It was so funny to see the pairings—my high school friend’s husband bowling with Kerry’s friend from Italy,” Dougherty said.

“But the real point was to have some downtime with the people who mean the most to us. I know it sounds a little corny, but we wanted the love, the moment, to last as long as possible.”

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ANYTHING GOES Rigid wedding-party rules once required matchymatchy dresses and an equal number of ’maids and ’men. But selecting the party is meant to honor the people in your life, regardless of gender, age or any centuries-old guidelines. Now, anything goes: a “bridesman,” “best woman,” or “man of honor,” and the 89-year-old who served as a bridesmaid in her granddaughter’s Pennsylvania wedding last year.

Burberry employee Katelyn Venezia, 30, opted to forgo the traditional wedding party altogether for her July 2016 nuptials—but she still honored her closest friends, sans fuss.

“I didn’t want them to feel pressure or strings attached,” Venezia explains. “I felt the practice of getting everyone together to try on dresses and then having them spend hundreds on something they won’t wear again was outdated.”

So she wrote 10 girlfriends letters thanking them for their friendship and explaining her plan: she wanted the group to get ready together the morning of the wedding, but there would be no formal procession down the aisle and no matching gowns. The cards included an inspiration board, and Venezia invited each woman to choose her own dress for the wedding in one of those colors.

“I wanted to let the girls know they are so special to me,” she says. “That’s what’s important— the friendships, not the bridesmaid dress.”

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Carcaramo, who also styles celebrities for editorial and television appearances, always encourages brides to consider textured updos or half-up styles for longevity purposes. “But for those brides set on wearing their hair down, go for natural-looking waves. And no matter how thick your hair is, I suggest adding extensions so the volume translates for your photos and doesn’t fall flat halfway through the festivities.”

Angelo David, who styles hair on-location for celebs like Coco Rocha and Christie Brinkley as well as in his eponymous NYC salon, couldn’t agree more.

“Many women wish they had thicker hair, and on their wedding of all days, they should feel like the best version of themselves. We can match Couture Extensions to your hair so you look like yourself, only better, and your style will hold up all day.”

While messy, piecey hair can look great in photos, brides getting married outdoors should avoid having too many loose strands. (Same goes for brides who have outdoor photo sessions scheduled before or after the ceremony.) You never know when a gust of wind might come along and turn your style from boho to bedhead.

In! Natural Texture Out: Pageant-Perfect Ringlets In! Over-Ear Embellishments

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LEAVE IT TO THE PROS Though “undone” hairstyles may look effortless, they’re often anything but. Many actually comprise several intricate steps and are best left to a trained professional. Even if you consider yourself a whiz with the hot tools, this is one time you should call for backup.

Kate Middleton famously did her own makeup for her April 2011 wedding to Prince William, but she knew enough to trust the pros with her tresses on that allimportant day.

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hiladelphia-based Hannah Becker is one of the jewelry industry’s most fun-tofollow Instagrammers, brightening our days with lighthearted, pop-culture inspired gem art. Here, she talks about her creative process and how she turned a passion into a business.

industry. I got a job doing production work for Gumuchian, working one-on-one with the jewelers who manufactured the pieces. During this time I started regularly posting what are now known as Diamondoodles.

When did you decide that Diamondoodles was taking off enough that it had the potential to become a business?

What kind of career were you originally planning when you enrolled at GIA? I studied art history at Bard College, and my senior thesis was about glitter as a material in contemporary art. (I like to tell people that I’ve always liked shiny things; I just upgraded from glitter to gemstones!) I wasn’t interested in museum or gallery work, so I ended up starting a branding, social media marketing and web design business with a friend.

One day I went with my brother to pick out an engagement ring for my now-sister-in-law. We visited the jeweler who had sold our dad our mom’s engagement ring, and he was very

BY JILLIAN personable, telling us all about the diamonds and how they are certified. That’s how I learned that GIA had educational programs.

Even though I was enjoying my small business, I still felt that I hadn’t 100% hit on what I wanted to do career-wise. I had always been fascinated by fashion and accessories, jewelry in particular. It seemed like this path combined my passion for gems and sparkles with my art history education.

Within six months I was at GIA and eventually earned my Graduate Gemologist certification; I also did the CAD Jewelry Design program. I wanted to design and I knew this would be a great access point into the

My assignment with Gumuchian ended after nine months because I had been filling in for someone on maternity leave. I was interviewing for other jobs, but I realized I was passionate about trying to build something of my own. The jewelry industry is full of small family businesses, and though I don’t come from a family business, that idea resonated with me. Since I had marketing experience, I was able to soon get a project for a large gem company, designing their trade show materials for the Tucson Gem Show. I picked up a few other small clients— creating original artwork and window LAROCHELLE displays, doing graphic layouts—and began officially working for myself in January 2015.

Most people have a company before they have to brand it, but I had a brand before I really knew what I was going to do with it. It’s been a process deciding what types of projects I want to take on.

A discussion with HANNAH

BECKER, the talented GIA Graduate Gemologist and artist also known as Instagram’s Diamondoodles.

Creating doodles with gems seems like an expensive endeavor! Where do the gems come from?

A vast majority of them are on loan from clients, and I usually only have a small rainbow on hand to work from. One thing people are surprised to

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learn is that Diamondoodles are very temporary. As soon as I finish a piece and photograph it, the gems all go back to their homes.

least every other day, and some days my brain just isn’t working creatively. I’ll send out a group text begging, “Send words to me! I don’t even care if they’re great ideas!” Maybe it’ll take my mind somewhere. When I hit 20,000 followers I asked for suggestions on what people wanted to see; the Hawaiian shirt was an idea from a follower and I really love that one.

Does it make you a little sad sometimes to destroy all your hard work?

Yes! But because it’s been part of the process from the beginning, I’m pretty used to it at this point. I never realized how alarming it was to other people until I took one apart in front of a friend. He was horrified! It’s not as glamorous behind the scenes. I don’t have hundreds of pieces of art sitting around my house, but I do keep the “skeletons”—the little doodles that the gems go into—for my own records.

Do you stumble upon inspirational gems and want to build something around them, or do to get ideas for a finished doodle first and then wait for the right gems to come along?

Do you create sponsored posts on your Instagram feed?

It’s less that I create sponsored content, more that if I’m hired to do a project, I’m happy to share it with my followers. I only take on work that I’m excited to share! I consider Instagram to be my portfolio, in a way.

Are there any stones you particularly like working with?

A little bit of both. There have been times when I wanted to do something and had to wait a really long time until I came across the right stones for it. And other times I’m inspired by the gems in front of me. I like working with smaller stones in general, because they give me more control over creating forms.

I recently did a tennis ball made of chrysoberyl, and that was cool because it’s got a neon, citron character. That stone is unfamiliar to the greater world. I also did a lemonade stand made of yellow diamonds with grass made out of green diamonds. That was exciting, because natural color diamonds are rare and hard to come by. I’ve been trying to include more information about the stones in my posts; I think gemstones are fascinating and it’s fun to let people know what’s special about a stone.

Beyond the fact that it’s crazy that the Earth makes these things!

How has your work evolved in the two years you’ve been creating Diamondoodles?

Do you think of yourself as being in the art world or the jewelry world?

The most noticeable change is I’ve gotten so much better at photographing them. It’s difficult to photograph gemstones, and to get a clean background. I usually take about 30 to 40 photographs of each one, just to get the angle and the lighting right.

At the beginning the world was my oyster, but now it’s harder to come up with ideas. I try to keep my Instagram fresh with a new post at

I tend to think of myself as being in the jewelry industry. I did a lot of fine art in high school, but it was never as refined as my classmates’ work. My drawings were always a little wonky, which is where my aesthetic is even now. Everything looks like what it needs to look like, but never the most pristine version. So I always felt a little bit off in that regard. But I do think what I do is artistic. I’m starting to realize I’m an artist in my own right.

HANNAH’S PICKS

“Bold and colorful tends to be my jewelry style,” says Becker. “I gravitate toward big pieces and I love a mix of colors. Playful jewelry that can be formal but also dressed down is worth the investment.”

Left to right: MY STORY colored stone rings, from $795 MARCO BICEGO Jaipur earrings, $845 JOHN HARDY pink opal ring, $895 IPPOLITA Rock Candy turquoise drop-shaped necklace, $9,595 ARMENTA tassel necklace, $1,100

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ince its launch in 2012 (with a red bezel), TUDOR’s Black Bay model has become a watch that conjures some serious street cred amongst watch collectors and enthusiasts given its strong nod to the historical watch references of TUDOR’s rich past. The essence of the Black Bay dates back to the 1954 TUDOR Oyster Prince Submariner, reference 7922. This was the technical dive watch that spawned future iterations, which became the preferred tool watch of the Marine Nationale and the U.S. Navy beginning in the ’60s. Throughout this time, TUDOR Submariners evolved, showcasing new and subtle design details with each model update. Ultimately, the culmination of these refinements directly inspired the 2012 Black Bay model as it exists today. So much so that the Black Bay took home the coveted Revival Prize at the 2013 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (often dubbed The Oscars of watchmaking).

As of 2015, the Black Bay model was offered with a red, blue, or black bezel. In 2016, all colorways in the Black Bay line were fitted with new in-house manufacture movement MT5602, boasting an impressive 70-hour power reserve. There is no doubt as to why collectors are clamoring for these iconic, highly recognizable and historically important timepieces.

The expansion of the Black Bay family in 2016 doesn’t end there; three entirely new models were introduced as well: Black Bay Bronze, Black Bay Dark and Black Bay 36.

The Black Bay Bronze is TUDOR’s first-ever high-performance dive watch with bronze aluminum alloy case. The alloy was designed to patina over time, producing a variation of complementing warm tones. With its 43mm case, the Black Bay Bronze is now the largest case size available in the popular Heritage collection, housing TUDOR manufacture movement MT5601.

The Black Bay Dark offers a fresh take on the stealth-like black aesthetic. With an all-over black PVD-treated steel case and bracelet, The Heritage Black Bay Dark has an entirely satin finish, reminiscent of military utility equipment. Like the Black Bay Red, Blue and Black, it features TUDOR movement MT5602. And, like every Black Bay and timepiece in the Heritage collection, this model comes with an additional fabric strap with purchase.

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1. TISSOT Generosi-T stainless steel, $370 2. ROBERTO COIN Afrikan Jade Collection diamond ring, 18K, $3,900 3. IPPOLITA Glamazon Cherish chain, sterling silver, $995 4. ROBERTO COIN Chic and Shine earrings with diamonds, 18K, $3,000 g silver, $1,950 5. STEPHEN WEBSTER Jewels Verne BonaďŹ de cuff with moonstone, sterling 6. ROBERTO DEMEGLIO Aura Diva bracelet, gold-plated ceramic, $980 RUNWAY IMAGES COURTESY OF ACCESSORIES MAGAZINE

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Driven by her belief in a universal language of shape and form, Toronto jewellery designer Anne Sportun looks to nature for inspiration. Anne translates the subtle beauty of organic asymmetry into her work. The combination of traditional gold-smithing techniques with Anne’s design sensibility brings a sophisticated dichotomy to her pieces.

In her work and in her life, she strives to combine the precious with the everyday. Awarded for her excellence in craftsmanship and contemporary design, her work is collected by those who share Anne’s vision.

When Jackie Cohen of Timeless Fine Jewelry adopted her daughter Julia, she knew she wanted a piece of jewelry to commemorate that unforgettable moment. Jackie created a ring she could wear everyday featuring Julia’s birthstone and had it engraved with the child’s name and birth date. Jackie found that the ring sparked conversation wherever she went. As Jackie began to share her personal journey and unconventional road to motherhood, what she received in return were other people’s stories and struggles, a connection to them, and more than a few special orders!

What started as a simple ring to celebrate the adoption of her daughter has become a complete collection by Timeless Fine Jewelry. Celebrate birthdays and anniversaries, layer your personal milestones, congratulate a grad, welcome home a soldier or just stack your favorite colors. My Story VHQWLPHQWDO ¿QH MHZHOU\ LV GHVLJQHG WR EH collected and loved across all generations.

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Gift guide New arrivals to timeless classics... all perfectly giftable.

Pretty in Pearls

Stacking Rings

Honora Open Link Collection sterling silver, earrings, $85; necklace, $125

ZoĂŤ Chicco, 14K with diamonds, from top, $320, $255, $860

Bamboo Orb rings, sterling silver $495 each

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Representing longevity & new steps in life.

Sterling silver with diamonds, $250 each

Officina Bernardi beaded hoop earrings, 18K gold plated sterling silver $90 each

Shinola CanďŹ eld watch, stainless steel $850

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FRESH FOCUS Daily specials and server recommendations are nice, but wouldn’t it be grand to pick the chef’s brain when ordering at a restaurant? Wouldn’t you like to know which dishes are their favorites and perhaps uncover something you would have never tried before, or unearth the menu’s unsung hero?

Here’s the next best thing: we asked some of Central Indiana’s top chefs to dish on their favorite menu items, what to pair them with, and a few things they hope you’ll try. Bon appétit!

BY LESLIE BAILEY

Jonathan Brooks, Milktooth

534 Virginia Ave., (317) 968-5131, milktoothindy.com

In October 2014, Jonathan Brooks opened a neighborhood breakfast spot to “feed friends and neighbors.” As former chef de cuisine at Recess, he certainly stood out on the scene, but no one could have anticipated the mass of accolades from the likes of the James Beard Foundation and Food & Wine, (who named him one of the Top 10 Best New Chefs in 2015) in the two years that followed.

The breakfast-only spot is unlike any other joint in town — no omelets, no eggs benedict and no modifications. Brooks admits it’s challenging for some people, but he plays on his strengths of tweaking classic dishes to make them more interesting with the best interests of the dish and the customer in mind.

“I feel a responsibility to create dishes that are as simple as they can possibly be — just a clean, simple expression of the season.”

Customer favorite: Grilled cheese, Dutch baby pancake and pearl sugar waffle.

Chef recommends: Squash blossom bucatini — locally made bucatini, tossed with crème fraîche infused with charred corncobs, briefly cooked corn kernels and squash blossoms folded in.

Pair it with: Domaine Gueneau Sancerre Chavignolet Rose or Domaine Labbe Abymes. “I think they pair really well with Milktooth’s food in general.”

He wishes you’d try: “Our porridge. It’s not a really sexy word, but it has the texture of a risotto — black rice, spelt berries pre-cooked and finished in spiceinfused coconut milk, topped with hemp seeds and pistachios. It’s an unsung hero.”

What’s next: A fine-dining restaurant with a wine-driven menu is in the works. The location is yet to be determined, but expect doors to open “somewhere in the outskirts of Downtown” mid-to-late 2017.

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Braedon Kellner, Tinker Street Restaurant and Wine Bar 420 E. 16th St., (317) 925-5000, tinkerstreetindy.com It was in the kitchen of Oakley’s Bistro where Braedon Kellner says he found his “true calling” — a kitchen he would unknowingly end up running as chef for a short time some years later.

After studying at the Culinary Institute of America in New York, Kellner worked those in-between years at The Ocean Room in The Sanctuary Hotel at the Kiawah Island Golf Resort — where he was once locked in the five-star resort’s kitchen with President George W. Bush and the First Lady during a Secret Service sweep — before moving back to his hometown of Indy. After helping to open The Alexander Hotel, Kellner made his brief return to Oakley’s before joining restaurateurs Peter George and Tom Main to open Tinker Street in January 2015.

Located in a small building on 16th Street, the restaurant focuses heavily on a produce-driven, seasonal menu with modifications made weekly. “The food only goes through one set of hands before getting to the restaurant,” says Kellner, who hits farmers’ markets twice a week for the kitchen’s haul.

Customer favorite: Pumpkin gnocchi — pumpkin seed pesto, Parisian gnocchi and pumpkin puree, garnished with toasted pumpkin seeds and pumpkin seed oil topped with crispy fried sage and Parmesan cheese.

Pair it with: A crisp white wine, either a Gewürztraminer or Riesling, even light Pinot Noir.

Chef recommends: S’more pot de crème — chocolate pot de crème, with marshmallow, hickory and vegetable hash. “Out of the hundreds of dishes that have been on the menu, it’s the one I’ve never changed.”

He wishes you’d try: Going vegan for the night. “When people see that label they kind of shy away, but sometimes they’re the best dishes.”

What’s next: A sister restaurant serving Mexican food is scheduled to open on East 16th Street this year.

Omar Guzman, Cobblestone Grill 160 S. Main St., Zionsville, (317) 873-4745, cobblestonegrill.com Though his career continues to move forward, every dish Omar Guzman prepares is reminiscent of his past. A native of Oaxaca, Mexico and graduate of The Chef’s Academy, he worked in restaurants such as Iozzo’s Garden of Italy, Sullivan’s Steakhouse and D’Vine the Wine Bar before settling in to his current role as executive chef at Cobblestone Grill in Zionsville.

The cuisine is American, but it’s the Latin and Italian-influenced dishes that often take center stage on the menu, from duck tacos and nachos carnitas to pork tagliatelle and gelato. While seafood is delivered fresh daily and meat and produce are sourced from local farms and markets, Guzman sees to it that as much is done in house as possible, from dry-aging meat to baking bread.

Customer favorite: Osso Buco, served in the fall and winter with a seasonal risotto.

Pair it with: Pinot Grigio or Chardonnay. “Since the meat is already cooked with red wine, that flavor is already there. White is a nice contrast.”

Chef recommends: “Anything braised, like our braised beef short ribs.”

He wishes you’d try: Pork belly. “People hesitate to try it; once they do they like it.”

What’s next: Say so long to the white tablecloths — Cobblestone Grill is expected to get a facelift in 2017 with a more modern, youthful vibe.

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THE CZAR

RACING

OF HISTORIC In conversation with ROLEX ambassador Murray Smith.

BY DAVID A. ROSE

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s a historic race car driver, Murray Smith has raced cars of his own as well as significant historic cars for their owners at iconic race circuits around the world. His membership in some of the sport’s most elite driver’s clubs has connected him with racing royalty. Rolex has entrusted Smith as consultant to its prestigious racing events: the Rolex 24 at Daytona, the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion and other highly respected races. And as chairman of the Lime Rock Park Historic Festival, he has taken a very popular regional event and elevated it to a world-class weekend.

His interest in the sport began at a young age and in a quite unexpected way. “My father died when I was nine years old,” Smith begins. “He was a very good golfer and often played with a Thai prince who was a racing driver in the 1930s. When he died, I wrote an article for my school’s magazine about my father and the prince. The headmaster called me into his study one day and said, ‘Smith, one of our school directors, Mr. Wilkinson, has read your article and would like you to join him and some of his friends at a race at Silverstone.’ He told me I should stand outside the school gate that Saturday and they would pick me up. That day I waited as instructed and along they came in a 20/25 Rolls Royce Woody. At Silverstone we sat on the outside of Abbey Curve, and the first car that went by was David Murray in a 4CLT Maserati; I was very impressed because it made such a great row.

And that was the beginning of my fascination with motor racing.

“My mother lived in England near the Frazer Nash factory in Isleworth,”

Smith continues. “This was where the cars were built and from there they went all over Europe to race in places like the Mille Miglia and Targa Florio. I used to hang about and look at the cars through the window. One day a man came outside wearing a white shop coat and said to me, ‘I see you out here every day. Why don’t you come inside and have a look around?’ So I said thank you and went inside. He came back over to me a little later and told me that he had spoken to the owners of the company about me. They agreed it was okay for me to ‘come around any time, but don’t talk to any of the workers. If you have any questions come and find me.’ It turns out this man was Nelson Ledger, who had been Archie Frazer-Nash’s race car mechanic in the late 1920s and ’30s.”

Over the years Smith became the quintessential historic race car driver, car collector and overall enthusiast. His Rolodex became a who’s who of motorsports greats.

“One day I was contacted by a Rolex executive who asked me if I would do an interview at the Rolex 24 at Daytona,” he says. “I did it and apparently they liked it, because I’ve been doing it ever since. Working for Rolex on these events has been a pleasure and an honor.

“Then the Louis Vuitton company contacted me to do a signature auto event in the USA. I told them I would do an event for them, as long as it was not at a golf club or in a field somewhere. I would put together great cars and show them on a street in Manhattan. For five years we ran an amazing car event in the middle of Manhattan at Rockefeller Center. At one point we had Formula 1 cars running down Fifth Avenue. That event was one of my favorite achievements.”

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