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Fall / Winter 2011

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Welcome to our fourth generation. e are delighted to introduce our fall/winter edition of Accent magazine. Last year marked a major milestone in Tivol’s history – we turned 100 years old. Throughout the years our priorities have not changed. And to borrow what Patek Philippe says: we never really own the company — we merely look after it for the next generation.

Speaking of the next generation, we are proud to announce that Hunter Tivol McGrath has joined the business and is working as a sales associate at Hawthorne Plaza. We expect him to continue the Tivol tradition of excellence first established by Charles Tivol in 1910.

As we head into fall, colored stones continue to explode in popularity, with the emphasis on plums, ambers, oranges and teals. We haven’t seen such a resurgence of interest in colored stone jewelry, including precious rubies and sapphires, for many years. To satisfy our consummate customer, we have a lovely selection available at our three locations. No painter’s palette can equal nature’s colors: the red of a ruby, the blue of a sapphire, or the green of an emerald. And, when Tivol picks out our colored gems one by one, we keep quality top of mind.

We welcome you into our stores in the weeks ahead as we celebrate the upcoming season. Our warmest wishes for the happiest of holidays.

Warm Regards,

Harold Tivol Chairman Emeritus

Cathy Tivol CEO

Contents fall/winter 2011 TIVOL 800-829-1515 WWW.TIVOL.COM COUNTRY CLUB PLAZA 220 NICHOLS ROAD KANSAS CITY, MO 64112 H AW T H O R N E P L A Z A 4721 W. 119TH STREET OVERLAND PARK, KS 66209 BRIARCLIFF VILLAGE 4131 N. MULBERRY DRIVE KANSAS CITY, MO 64116 CHAIRMAN EMERITUS HAROLD TIVOL CEO CATHY TIVOL GENERAL MANAGER BRIAN BUTLER DIRECTOR OF MERCHANDISING RYANN RINKER

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

FEATURES 1 Welcome Letter 4 Tivol Sales Specialist Denise Baker

32 Everything You Wanted to Know About Gold 34 Speed: The Lady is a Champ 36 Profile: Hit the Links 38 Perfect Gems

8 Q&A with Hunter Tivol McGrath

54 Spirits: Diamond Drams

12 Tivol, TAG Heuer & KCAI

JILLIAN SPRAGUE PROJECT MANAGER LISA MONTEMORRA DESIGNERS CYNTHIA LUCERO

6 An Evening with Penny Preville

10 Cinco de Mayo in the Northland

MANAGING EDITOR

52 Travel: Having it All 56 Art: Sensational Ceramics 60 Crossword: Dazzle & Shine 62 End Page: The Ultimate Gift

JEAN-NICOLE VENDITTI PRODUCTION MANAGER PEG EADIE DIRECTOR OF PREPRESS HUGH K. STANTON PRESIDENT AND CEO BRITTON JONES CHAIRMAN AND COO MAC BRIGHTON

14 Book Review: Vintage Jewelry Design

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15 Recipe: Lasagna all’Emiliana

42 The Rings: Keeping it Real

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What makes Tivol sales specialist Denise Baker so special?

How did you first become interested in diamonds and fine jewelry?

When I was growing up, my mother had a few pieces of fi ne jewelry that she wore only on special occasions. She kept them hidden from me, but not very well! I would sneak them out of the house to wear to middle school. Many years later she gave them to me. I have always been interested in fashion and feel that the right jewelry can make any outfit look like a million dollars.

W hat’s the most important thing you’ve ever learned about selling at Tivol?

The company has been familyowned for over 100 years. Its reputation for quality, integrity and incomparable service is very important.

Tivol customers understand value – they prefer to get the best quality for the price rather than just the lowest price.

How do you feel about being a par t of so m any people’s relationships?

It feels great when you can make someone’s special occasion even more memorable. Whether it is an engagement, anniversary, birthday, holiday, or any other milestone, people will remember that piece of fine jewelry or fine timepiece for a lifetime.

You work with so many couples celebrating anniversaries.

How will you celebrate your upcoming 12th anniversary with Tivol?

I’m working on convincing my husband to buy me jewelry for this occasion at Tivol, of course!

Who are your favorite current jewelry designers?

Penny Prev i l le is a lways a favorite because her jewelry is very feminine and wearable. I also love the larger diamond pieces from Harry Kotlar because they use only the most beautifully cut diamonds available. Their bridal designs are unique from everything else in the market.

Any idea of just how many couples you’ve helped find an engagement ring?

No, but I hope there will be many more! When I sell an engagement

ring, I know it’s the most important piece of jewelry they will purchase in their lives. I have the opportunity to make this a great experience. If I can accomplish this, chances are they will be customers of Tivol forever.

What do you love most about your work?

Since I am not originally from K a n s a s C it y, I v a lue t he friendships I have made with other employees and customers. Also, I get to wear spectacular jewelry and talk to interesting people each and every day.

What jewelry shopping trends are you seeing these days?

Large watches have been popular for a few years now. Some people have remained a little skeptical about purchasing them because they think it may be a trend. But instead of seeing watches get smaller, they have actually continued to get larger. I think people like being able to read the time.

What are the most significant changes to the area you’ve not iced si nce you be g a n working at Hawthorne?

In the 5 years I’ve been at Hawthorne Plaza, so many great restaurants and stores have opened in our area. We now have One Nineteen Plaza just across Roe from our store.

And, Park Place is just a few blocks away with Carmen’s Cafe & Trezo Vino.

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1 mr. & mrs. robert bach enjoy the evening at the capital grille.

In Person & Personable: An Evening with Penny Preville, Friday, April 29 apital Grille on the Country Club Plaza was the setting as Tivol hosted a lovely evening in honor of jewelry designer Penny Preville. As always, Penny was charming and warm, spending time visiting with everyone.

In addition to dinner and conversation, the evening was an opportunity to preview pieces from her latest collection.

1 cathy tivol with dear friend and designer penny preville.

7 store managers david behnke and robert girard pose with dr and mrs. alan weide.

3 tivol’s aj paddack with janet meisinger. tivol’s tammy mahaney with randy and 7 leslie treas.

Q& A Hunter Tivol McGrath: The Family Business Welcomes Its Fourth Generation

Q: Fill us in on where you were, and what you were doing before starting at Tivol.

A: After undergraduate school, I received a Masters in Accounting from UMKC before beginning my career at local accounting firm MarksNelson in Overland Park. I liked accounting in college, and MarksNelson gave me a great chance to see what it was like professionally. I was there for about a year and a half, preparing tax returns during tax season, and the rest of the time doing business valuations for litigation, among other things. I loved it there because they have a wonderful work/life balance and they didn’t pigeonhole me…so I was fortunate to learn a lot, and work in many different areas.

But now I’ve decided to enter the family business. It’s a challenge, but exciting and fun.

Q: You started working at the Hawthorne store on May 16th. So far, so good?

A: It’s been wonderful. There’s so much to learn, especially about the depth of jewelry and timepieces we offer. Just as important, I really love getting to know the people who come into our store…who they are, their interests and personal histories, everything.

Q: What else have you been doing to get oriented?

A: I’m learning a terrific amount from the other sales associates, and am also studying to get my graduate gemologist degree from the GIA. I meet as often as possible with my grandfather, Harold. I just want to be a sponge and learn about the history of our family’s business, along with the technical aspects of diamonds, colored stones and precious metals.

And I attended the jewelry show in Las Vegas this past May – a very big industry event – where I met many of the world’s top jewelry designers and suppliers. I was amazed at the breadth of the Tivol reputation across the country and around the world.

Q: What’s been your biggest challenge so far?

A: Tivol carries so many designers and at so many price ranges that it takes a great deal of time and work to familiarize myself. But the more I know about our inventory, the better I can match up the right piece of jewelry or timepiece to each customer’s needs.

Q: Getting married and switching careers all in one year: What’s that been like?

A: It’s been a wonderful dream. My wife, Gloria, is the most amazing person I’ve ever met, and I’m incredibly lucky to be married to her.

And then joining in the Tivol family business, started by my great-grandfather, working with my grandfather and my mom — what an honor and a joy.

Q:Are you excited about the changes coming to Hawthorne?

A:I was only 11 years old when Hawthorne opened in 1995, but 16 years later, it’s time for a big change. Besides updating the cosmetics of the space, we’re growing the size of the store significantly, so there’s room for even more different styles and designers. And as far as I know, there are only a very few stores in the country with so much space devoted solely to Rolex – it’s very special.

Q:Thoughts about the Johnson County area?

A:Gloria and I love being part of Johnson County, and are so pleased with how it’s grown and continues to grow. There are wonderful stores and restaurants now where there were cornfields not long ago. And if Gloria and I are blessed with children, we know there’s no better place to raise a family.

Q: Thoughts about working with your mom, Cathy Tivol?

A:I’ve always just known her as my mom, so it’s interesting to suddenly see her in a whole new light. But she’s great to work with and work for. She has very high standards, expects the best from everyone – including me – and s h e ’s a l w a y s p r o fessional and fair. Best of all, she’s fun.

1 tivol’s dominic quintero (left) poses with kathryn holmboe and chris delong.

Tivol brings a south of the border celebration to the Northland.

1 guests from the greater kansas city area stopped by to enjoy the savings.

inco de Mayo 2011 was a very special day for Tivol at Briarcliff Village. In conjunction with Briarcliff Village’s Ladies Night Out Fiesta, our Northland location celebrated Cinco de Mayo with refreshing margaritas, deliciously authentic food from g of 20% on select jewelry j y Gladstone’s Latin Bistro, and storewide savings and timepieces.

Special discounts were available throughout the Briarcliff Village retail shops, where attendees also had the opportunity to attend a , 6-8 p.m. lovely fashion show. & October 23 October 22

1 the new tivol campaign adapted perfectly to the evening’s theme.

7 harold tivol and hunter tivol mcgrath enjoy their first tivol event together since hunter joined the company.

Tivol & TAG Heuer help drive success of KCAI annual event. aturday, June 25th, Tivol proudly participated in the Art of the Car Concours® event, the largest vintage car show in the Midwest. This annual benefit raises money for Kansas City Art Institute scholarships. The special Tivol preview event was held in front of our Country Club Plaza store and featured 10 incredible car exhibitors. The event also served as a launch party for the new TAG Heuer Carrera 1887 timepiece, sold exclusively in Kansas City at Tivol.

KCAI volunteers were in store throughout the day, selling tickets to Sunday’s main event, where Tivol presented one exceptional car exhibitor its crystal “Jewel of a Car” award.

Every $20 donation to KCAI earned a registration in the prize drawing for a TAG Heuer timepiece, which Tivol was happy to award to the lucky winner.

7 tivol’s director of communications molly smola presents the tivol “jewel of a car” award to ron portland for his 1955 ford thunderbird. 3

tivol store manager gary pener, jacqueline chanda, ph.d kcai president, and marshall miller, founder and chairman of the art of the concours. 5

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tunning photographs and comprehensive information on some of the world’s most beloved jewelry designers are just part of the magic of a wonderful new book, Vintage Jewelry Design: Classics to Collect & Wear, by Caroline Cox (Sterling Publishing Co. NYC, 2010).

By illustrating the history of jewelry as it pertains to lifestyle, the reader is transported through the decades, presented with an informative account of how jewelry has evolved from 1890 until the present. The book beautifully describes the meaning behind jewelry styles of the past and explains how specific items connect to the beloved celebrities of each era.

The bottom line: Jewelry is art. And like art, it reflects the social and political circumstances of a particular time and place.

Like art, it causes us to view the world in a whole different light.

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BOOK REVIEW

Lasagna all’Emiliana prep time: 20 minutes

Recipe courtesy Chef Massimiliano Bartoli, Miss Wlliamsburg Restaurant

cook time: 5 hrs 35 minutes

serves: 10-12

ingredients Fresh lasagna, recipe follows Kosher salt Bechamel sauce, recipe follows Ragu, recipe follows 3 cups freshly grated Parmesan

asagna has always been one of my goto com for t food dishes, especially in the fall or winter. It’s defi nitely not a throw-together dish. It’s easy, but it’s time-consuming with all the steps it takes to layer the lasagna and make the sauce. There’s something so satisf y ing when t he fragrance fi lls the air during the baking – and then when you t a ke t he bubbl i n g, browned lasagna out of the oven – yum. I’ve learned by m y m i s t a k e s t o w a i t 20 minutes before cutting it so it stays together better.

directions Preheat the oven to 300° F. Cook the pasta, boiling salted water until just tender; drain and refresh in ice water. Put a thin layer of bechamel in the bottom of a shallow baking dish or a jelly-roll pan. Cover the bechamel with a thin layer of ragu and a little cheese. Top the sauces and cheese with a layer of lasagna noodles. Repeat six times ending with a layer of bechamel, ragu and cheese. Bake the lasagna until it is warm at the center and the cheese topping is golden brown, about 45 minutes.

(Cover with aluminum foil if the lasagna browns before it is fully heated.) bechamel sauce: ingredients 3 ounces butter 3 ounces all-purpose flour 1 quart milk Freshly ground nutmeg Kosher salt bechamel sauce: directions In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Whisk in the flour and cook until the mixture is creamy and no longer smells floury. Set the flour mixture (a roux) aside and rinse the pan. Place the milk in the saucepan, add the grated nutmeg and bring to boil over medium-high heat. Whisk the flour mixture into the milk. Whisk constantly as the sauce returns to a boil and simmer until the sauce thickens sufficiently to coat the back of a spoon. Season the bechamel with salt and reserve it in a water bath until ready to use. continued on next page 3

ragu: ingredients 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 6 tablespoons finely chopped onions 6 tablespoons finely chopped carrots 6 tablespoons finely chopped celery 1 pound ground veal 1 cup white wine 1 pound canned or fresh tomatoes (pureed and passed through a strainer) Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper ragu: directions Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat in a large pot. Add the onions, carrots and celery and cook, stirring occasionally until the vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes. Add the veal and brown, breaking up any big chunks of meat. Add the wine, increase the heat and simmer until the pan is once again dry, about 10 minutes. Add the tomatoes and enough water to cover. Bring the sauce to a simmer then reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is deeply flavored and no longer watery, about 4 hours. Season the ragu with salt and pepper and keep warm or refrigerate until ready to use. fresh lasagna: ingredients 5 eggs 1 pound high gluten flour (recommended: 00 flour) Pinch salt 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

I most often use my favorite store-bought noodles and follow the printed directions.

fresh lasagna: directions Mix the eggs, salt and olive oil with 2 tablespoons of water in a mixer using the paddle attachment. Add the flour and mix until the dough comes together, then knead the dough using the dough hook until it is smooth and elastic. (Alternatively, combine the flour with the salt and mound in a large bowl or on a clean work surface. Make a well in the center of the flour mound. Combine the wet ingredients in the well, then gradually incorporate the flour. When the dough comes together, knead it until it is smooth and elastic.)

Divide the dough in thirds. Roll each sheet of dough through the machine starting at the widest setting then graduating to thinner settings and stopping when the sheets of dough are a medium thickness. Place the sheets of pasta on a lightly floured surface and set aside until ready to use.

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New “Tivol &” campaign fits us to a “T” 1 photographer ron berg, art director jon simonsen and cathy tivol review shots during the “tomorrows” shoot. the entire crew on set for the “texting” shoot.

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fter a successful 5-year campaign, Tivol d e c i d e d t o r e f r e s h i t s a d v e r t i s i n g.

So far, we’ve had wonderful feedback.

The campaign combines “Tivol &” words that start with the letter “T” – using alliteration to tie in Tivol with all the activities and passions of today’s modern and traditional consumers. From foreign “Travel” to exotic “Take-out” meals and from an early “Tee-time” to the most time-honored “Traditions,” we’re showing that Tivol has the perfect piece of jewelry or high-quality timepiece to complement moments in your life.

Look for our “Tivol &” campaign in magazines and billboards all over town – and on TV this holiday season.

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1 photographer ron berg and art director jon simonsen discuss the “true love” scene. jon simonsen and tivol director of communications molly smola between takes on the “take out” set.

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HOLIDAY 2011 GIFT GUIDE

T BE B E Sf o r t h e T S

BR IDE You ll want to spend You’ll p the rest off yyour life with each dazzling piece.

a penny preville 18k c tivol Platinum and diamond e tivol Platinum solitaire white gold, diamond and pearl drop band, $3,345 mounting*, $1,850 earrings, $2,840 d penny preville Platinum f tivol Platinum and diamond and diamond mounting*, $5,800 band, $4,400 b tivol Platinum and diamond mounting*, $4,030 * Center stones sold separately. * Pricing subject to change.

g harry kotlar Platinum and diamond ring, $54,890 h penny preville 18k white gold, diamond and pearl necklace, $2,940

T BE B E Sf o r t h e T S

GROOM All the essentials for today’s well-groomed new hubbies.

a novell 18k white gold band, $1,995 b tivol Palladium band with hammered finish, $995

c novell Palladium and diamond e tivol Men’s 18k white gold band, $2,495 diamond band, $2,820 d tivol Sterling silver cufflinks f novell Platinum band, with sky blue topaz over malachite, $4,145 $845 g scott kay Palladium band with milgrain detail, $1,310

h tivol Sterling silver cufflinks with sky blue topaz over hematite ,$855 i baume & mercier Stainless steel Classima Executive, $1,600

HOLIDAY 2011 GIFT GUIDE

T BE B E Sf o r t h e T S

COL L EG I A N There’s The never been a classier way to show up for class.

a aaron basha 18k white gold and diamonds Evil Eye necklace, $1,300 b roberto coin 18k white gold and diamonds Peace necklace, $1,900 * Pricing subject to change.

c anna beck Sterling silver and gold plated earrings, $140 d lagos Sterling silver Caviar bracelet, $395 e mikimoto 18k yellow gold pearl stud earrings, $210

f david yurman Sterling silver ring with morganite and diamonds, $895 g david yurman Sterling silver ring with black onyx and diamonds, $590

h david yurman Sterling silver ring with blue topaz and diamonds, $625 i tag heuer Stainless Steel Formula 1 watch, $1,100

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CEO Here’s how to be all business without ever being boring.

a tivol 18k white gold and diamond necklace, $21,670 b tivol 18k rose gold band with black diamonds, $5,500

c rolex Oyster Perpetual Day e tivol Platinum bracelet with Date 41mm 18k rose gold watch, diamonds and rubies, $93,100 $34,700 f tivol Platinum and ruby earrings, $20,850 d tivol 18k rose gold cufflinks with black diamonds, $7,260

g cartier Ladies’ 18k white gold Tank Americaine with diamonds, $39,300

HOLIDAY 2011 GIFT GUIDE

T BE B E Sf o r t h e T S

FA SH ION I S TA Keep your reputation as a trendsetter ter going strong.

hen webster a di modolo Sterling silver ring c stephen with rock crystal and diamond, Sterling silver Les Dents De La $695 Mere necklace, $975 b di modolo Sterling silver ring d penny preville Sterling with pearl and diamond, $695 silver and gray sapphire earrings, $6,020 * Pricing subject to change.

li y Sterling Sterling e david yurman St g david yurman silver and 18k yellow gold bracelet silver bracelet with black onyx and with black onyx, hematite, and hematite, $550 ruby, $2,600 f penny preville 18k white gold and diamond earrings, $3,685

T BE B E Sf o r t h e T S

HIPSTER Who says the latest styles can’t also be the greatest?

a stephen webster Sterling silver ring with black onyx and diamonds, $1,195 b david yurman Sterling silver shark tooth necklace, $275

c david yurman Sterling e david yurman Sterling silver g stephen webster silver wolf claw necklace, $400 chain bracelet, $1,100 Sterling silver and yellow gold plated cufinks,$450 d david yurman Sterling silver f tw steel Stainless steel and Armory necklace, $525 yellow gold plated watch, $925 h david yurman Sterling silver and leather bracelet, $650

HOLIDAY 2011 GIFT GUIDE

T BE B E Sf o r t h e T S

T R A DI T IONA L IST There’s something wonderful for every woman who appreciates the classics.

a roberto coin 18k yellow gold and diamond hoop earrings, $2,200 b tivol Sterling silver pyramid cufinks, $385 * Pricing subject to change.

c anna beck Sterling silver e mikimoto Pearl bracelet with and gold plated necklace with blue 18k white gold clasp, $1,170 chalcedony, $315 f roberto coin 18k white gold and diamond hoop earrings, d penny preville 18k white gold diamond necklace with purple $1,640 sapphire, $6,995

g jaeger-lecoultre 18k rose gold Reverso with diamonds, $17,200 h tivol 18k white gold pearl earrings with diamonds, $6,000

i tivol Platinum and 18k yellow j jack kelege Platinum and gold ring with sapphire and diamonds, 18k rose gold band with diamonds, $14,160 $21,120

k tivol Platinum ring with emerald l tivol 18k white gold diamond cut diamonds,$22,995 bracelet, $21,175

Tivol helps in nationwide launch of Carelle’s Brooke Leaf Collection. riday and Saturday, June 17th – 18th, Tivol proudly celebrated the introduction of the Brooke Leaf Collection from popular New York-based jewelry leader, Carelle.

C Carelle’s collection of leaf-themed jewelry honors its former Mark Marketing Director Brooke Tivol McGrath, who died unexpectedly of a rare blood infection earlier this year at the age of 28.

T The focus piece in the Brooke Leaf Collection, designed by Chan Chana Regev, features the curved outline of a leaf gently supporting a translucent tra stone — a reminder of the delicate balance of life. A port portion of every Brooke Leaf Collection sale was donated to the Carelle Scho Scholarship, in partnership with the Women’s Jewelry Association (WJA (WJA), in honor of Brooke Tivol McGrath. The scholarship will be awar awarded annually to an up-and-coming woman who wants to pursue a caree career in the jewelry industry.

1 the brooke tivol mCgrath leaf pendant, available exclusively at tivol.

3 cathy tivol with carelle owner and designer chana regev.

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hether out on tour or singing on her home stage, Carrie Underwood is always polished to perfection. At American Idol’s finale results show, the cute country star rocked in a long-sleeved mini dress. Her Art Deco diamond and raspberry tourmaline drop earrings play off the geometric pattern of her dress and add a pop of color.

Classic: the definition of Paula Patton at the 2011 Simon Wiesenthal National Tribute Dinner. In a simple black spaghetti strap sheath, she let her 18K yellow gold and diamond earrings steal the show, proving she knows how to accessorize Just Wright.

If anyone can convince us that bronzer is overrated, it’s this light-skinned lady. Rachel McAdams looked anything but bland for the premiere of Sleeping Beauty at the 64th Annual Cannes Film Festival. Fierce red lips and an armful of diamond bangles added a feminine touch to her menswear-inspired neutrals.

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Olivia Wilde

Erin Andrews

Jennifer Morrison knows how to make an entrance! At Comic-Con 2011 in San Diego, she clearly dazzled the crowd in simple but stunning 18 karat yellow gold hoop earrings, an understated accent to her multi-colored accessories. Olivia Wilde is reputed to be one of Hollywood’s most confident leading ladies. To the premiere of Universal’s “Cowboys and Aliens” she appeared as elegant as ever in stacked rings and an intricate white gold and rose cut diamond bracelet. A sure showstopper!

Erin Andrews is always radiant! While her beautiful smile is brilliant on its own, it is further enhanced by sparkling earrings. Here, for the 36th annual Gracie Awards Gala at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, Andrews wears amazing diamond chandelier earrings with pavé diamond accents. WOW!

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Everything you ever wanted to know about the world’s most precious metal.

3 Gold is the most malleable of all metals.

A single gram can be beaten into a sheet of one square meter, or an ounce into 300 square feet.

3 Gold has been used by artisans since the Copper Age, more than 7,000 years ago. Gold artifacts have been found in Central Europe from the Bronze Age. 3Ancient writings from as early as 2600 BC (more than 1000 years before King Tut) describe gold as “more plentiful than dirt” in Egypt. In fact, the world’s earliest

known map shows the plan of a gold mine in Nubia.

3 The Mali Empire in Africa was known for its large amounts of gold. When Mansa Musa, ruler of the empire, passed through Cairo in July 1324, he reportedly gave away so much gold that it depressed the price in Egypt for over a decade.

3 The Aztecs regarded gold as literally the product of the gods, calling it “god excrement” (teocuitlatl in their native Nahuatl language).

3 Historically, gold coins were widely used as currency. When paper money was introduced, it was actually a receipt redeemable for gold coin or bullion.

3 The largest gold depository in the world is that of the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank in New York, which holds about 3% of the gold ever mined, as does the U.S. Bullion Depository at Fort Knox.

3 It has been estimated that all the gold that has ever been refined would form a single cube 22 yards on each side.

For what it’s worth: How the price of gold has changed.

Gold has long been considered the most desirable of precious metals, and its value has been used as the standard for many currencies — hence the Gold Standard. The price of gold is determined through trading in the gold and derivatives markets, but a procedure known as Gold Fixing in London, which originated in 1919, provides a daily benchmark price to the industry.

Back in 1910, when Tivol was founded, the price of gold was a modest $20.67 per ounce. That remained the price until 1934 when it rose to $35.00 and remained there for the next 34 years, through two wars and six U.S. Presidents.

Then, it rose in 1968 to a whopping $38.94. Shortly thereafter, more dramatic increases became the norm, until prices skyrocketed in 1980 to a mind-boggling $850/oz.

The price promptly fell back below $500, and to a low of $252.90/oz on June 21, 1999. The 1980 high was not reached again until January 3, 2008, when a new maximum of $865.35/oz was set. Another record price was set on March 17, 2008 at $1023.50/oz. From then on, gold continued its upward momentum, hitting new highs in May 2010 after the European Union debt crisis prompted further purchase of gold as a safe asset. On March 1, 2011, gold hit a new all-time high of $1432.57, based on investor concerns regarding ongoing unrest in North Africa and the Middle East.

Since April 2001, the gold price has more than quintupled in value, hitting a new all-time high of more than $1,500.00.

When and where it will go from here is anybody’s guess.

Harold Tivol offers some sage advice for anyone considering selling their gold.

1 Even if something is stamped as 14 karat gold, there’s no guarantee that it really is. Not all manufacturers are equally stringent in assuring their gold casting is stamped correctly.

2 If you’re waiting to see if the price of gold goes even higher, you’re taking a risk and missing out on the highest price gold has ever been.

3 Keep in mind that Tivol buys gold as a special service to our customers.

That’s why I believe we pay the highest prices in town. If buying gold were our only business, then the prices we offer would definitely be lower.

4 Tivol offers a safe, secure way for you to exchange gold for cash, or to use toward the purchase of jewelry and timepieces. The process is simple, and as soon as it’s complete, you’ll receive cash value for your gold on the spot.

SPEED

“WITHOUT ORIGINALITY, THERE’S NO JOY.”

The Lady is a Champ JANET GUTHRIE, ROLE MODEL EXTRAORDINAIRE BY DAVID A. ROSE omen’s liberation was barely a pipedream when a little-known young woman fulfilled a dream of her own. Pilot, flight instructor, aerospace engineer, technical editor and PR rep for some of America’s big corporations, Janet Guthrie became the first woman to compete at both the Indianapolis 500 and the Daytona 500 (where she was Rookie of the Year in 1977). Here, in an exclusive interview, she speaks with Accent magazine about speed, style, and life without jewelry.

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Celica racecar with the help of some friends (which I won Sebring with a couple of times) but it wasn’t enough. After four and a half seasons, things were pretty bleak: I had no job, no money, no jewelry, no husband and I was in debt. At that point I received a phone call from someone I didn’t know who asked me if I would test a car for the Indy 500. Thanks to my reputation as a racecar driver known for finishing well, this opportunity came out of nowhere and my life took a dramatic turn for the better.

How does a nice young girl from Miss Harris’s Florida School for Girls find herself flying around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway?

I was always adventurous. I was always riding my bicycle improbable distances; I made a parachute jump and soloed an airplane at age 16, got my private pilot license at 17 and my commercial and flight instructor license by the time I finished college. I guess you could say flying was my first love. When I graduated college with a physics degree, I went to work as an engineer in the aerospace industry. I needed a car so I bought a 1953 Jaguar XK 120 Coupe, just because it was beautiful. Then I found out what I could do with it! Besides the pleasure of exercising sohisticated machinery, racing added the element of door handle-todoor handle competition. That was a very compelling combination and I got hooked.

What would you consider your most memorable achievement?

I would have to say qualifying a car at Indianapolis in the era I raced in, where there were 90 other cars with some of the world’s greatest drivers trying to be among the fastest 33 cars to take the field. It’s a moment I will remember until my dying day. I have to add that finishing in the top 10 on a very low budget was quite memorable as well, as was setting the fastest time at the opening day of practice in 1977.

You had a B. S. in physics from the University of Michigan, a great engineering job at Republic Aviation and you were a candidate for the early astronaut program; why give it all up for racecars?

I realized that I was clever in my profession as an engineer but I wasn’t original, and I felt without originality, there’d be no joy in this vocation. I spent some time jobless while I worked on the Jaguar and built a Toyota

Any regrets?

In 1978, when I was at the top of my sport, I was asked to lunch at the University Club in NYC with Rolex executives to discuss appearing in a Rolex advertisement. Although the offer was exceptional, I felt I had to decline since I’d been in contact with Timex for sponsorship of my upcoming race season. I’d say turning down Rolex was regrettable!

What are your days like lately?

I live in Colorado and love hiking in the mountains there. When I’m in Florida I do a lot of bicycling. I do some volunteering and for a long time I’ve been an officer at a group that supports the arts in Aspen. I spent a good bit of time writing my book, A Life At Full Throttle, which came out a few years ago.

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PROFILE

Hit the Links DICK TRACY’S RADIO WATCH HAS NOTHING ON TAG HEUER’S NEW LINK LUXURY SMARTPHONES. BY ROBERT HAYNES-PETERSON

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t’s been a busy year for TAG Heuer, with new releases like the limited edition Monza Chronograph evoking (and updating) 1930s Italian race culture, the introduction of the Carrera Heritage Collection, which harkens back to the 1960s, and landing the official watch and eyewear partnership for the 2011 Monaco Grand Prix. With an eye to the 21st century, the company also released the ultra-high frequency Microtimer Flying 1000 concept chronograph, which it says is the first mechanical chronograph precise to 1,000th of a second.

Perhaps the most intriguing innovation for the company this year is the recent introduction of the TAG Heuer Link, an Android-powered luxury smartphone. This marks the company’s second foray into high-tech electronics, following the 2008 launch of the Meridiist mobile phone.

The Link, billed as “the first Swiss luxury touchscreen smartphone,” combines elements of TAG Heuer’s emphasis on watchmaking precision and design with avant-garde technological prowess.

The hand-assembled phone features Android’s 2.2 OS, eight gigs of built-in memory, a five-megapixel camera with auto focus and flash, 480x800 pixel/16 million color screen resolution, MP3 player (with available apps for FM radio and DivX video, and eventually video conferencing), along with all the usual niceties like Bluetooth tech, WiFi/WAPI

connectability and 3.5G download speeds (where available). The entire Android library of apps is at your fingertips, but the phone also comes preloaded with a host of TAG Heuer-themed add-ons.

This, however, is where the Link phone diverges from the average, minimalist smartphone. Luxury touches begin with the battery cover, available in calfskin, 3D carbon leather, alligator or white lizard. Watch elements—a beveled face, watchband-inspired leather covers, a Carrerainspired crown and an etched TAG Heuer logo—draw on TAG Heuer’s 150year heritage.

A variety of models offer up unique stitching, trim and housing: The “3D Carbon Leather” (in red or brown) is as sleek as a security briefcase, with satin-brushed stainless steel housing and contrast stitching. “Prestige” (in black or brown) is wrapped in alligator leather and features rose gold highlights on the loudspeaker, earpiece and crown. The exclusive “White Lizard” model (just released in September 2011) is encased in white lizard skin, with polished stainless steel sides and rear cover, set with over 1,000 VS-1 clear diamonds (2.53 total carat weight).

Like TAG Heuer’s watches, the Link smartphone is designed for the most up-to-date functionality, but also to impress. In both cases, it crosses the finish line far ahead of the competition.

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PerfectGems

EXPLORE THE LITTLE LUXURIES THE WORLD HAS TO OFFER.

BY DONALD CHARLES RICHARDSON

PRIVATE VIEW Not far from Missoula, Montana a wide stretch of foothills and hay meadows surrounds The Ranch At Rock Creek, a new, very luxurious guest ranch. Along with comfortable rooms, an impressive selection of wines and excellent food, there’s a full spa on site; activities in the area range from fly-fishing to skiing.

For the guest who wants to experience nature in private without sacrificing creature comforts, the ranch offers the Trapper Luxury Canvas Cabin.

Sequestered in a wooded area next to the creek, two miles from the main buildings, this suite has a king bed, gas fireplace, wine cooler, kitchenette stocked to your specifications, and even a Jacuzzi on the front porch. Perfect for the greenhorn who wants to get back to nature.

VICTOR HUGO ATE HERE This autumn, the hottest souvenir in Paris is a copy of the newly released Les Contemplations Gourmandes by chef Florian V. Hugo. A direct descendant of the legendary writer Victor Hugo, Chef Hugo’s new book contains 55 traditional French recipes enjoyed by his ancestor, with rare pictures, drawings, documents and quotes from Victor Hugo, and from other writers about the Les Misérables author and the culinary aspects of life. Instead of photographs of yourself in front of the Eiffel Tower, you’ll dazzle your friends with boeuf bourguignon, soufflé au fromage, biszue de homard, and macaron à la rose.

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PerfectGems RÉPIT On any given evening during the “season” on the island of St. Barths, there are glamorous and very chic social events. Sometimes even the most indefatigable partygoer can use a break.

During your vacation on this most perfect Caribbean island, get a reservation (you really will need one) at Bonito. This remarkable restaurant, where chef Laurent Cantineaux's French cuisine is influenced by his 10 years in Venezuela and has a decidedly South American flavor, is where all the island’s movers and shakers go for a delicious and stress-free evening. The ambiance is perfect with stunning views of the sea and a lovely French countrydecorated living room. The perfect place to recover from (or prepare for) a party.

THAT’S A GOOD LOOK FOR YOU

FROM THE TERRACE In the 17th century, a charming Byzantine church was built on the cliffs of the caldera above the Aegean on the lovely Greek island of Santorini. A very exclusive neighborhood of small houses grew up around the church. With terraces jutting out over the sea offering magnificent views of the legendary volcano, these were the residences of the wealthy for nearly three centuries. Now a Yades Historical Hotel, the Aigialos Luxury Traditional Settlement comprises 16 neoclassical houses, restored by master masons, retaining the original shapes and schemes. The comfortable rooms have marble floors and handsome furniture, there’s a restaurant and swimming pool…all the modern conveniences. But the sense of history remains, along with the views, which offer one of the most superb sunsets in the Mediterranean.

There’s a lot to see at the very fashionable Hotel Zaza in Houston, Texas. It’s often possible to spot visiting celebrities like Billy Idol, David and Victoria Beckham, and Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony (before the breakup they stayed in one of the Zaza’s “Magnificent Seven” suites: crystal chandeliers, gold bed covers, Persian rugs and terraces with soaking pools). Then there’s the extraordinary artwork. Owner Charles S. Givens regularly installs pieces from his private collection, by artists including Simon Procter, Isack Kousnsky and Helmet Newton, throughout the hotel. For guests who want to learn more about the art, the Zaza will arrange a private tour of the current exhibits with expert Steven Thompson. Sommelier Alex Aland opens a bottle of Châteauneuf-du-Pape to complete the artistic ambiance.

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WEDDINGS

TheBigDay

THE RINGS

BY KAREN ALBERG GROSSMAN

Keeping It Real WHY THE WORLD GOLD COUNCIL HAS ADDED A DOSE OF HUMOR TO THEIR NEW MARKETING CAMPAIGN.

he fact that almost 78 percent of women in the U.S. purchase gold wedding bands (according to a study

by The Knot Market Intelligence) should keep the folks at the World Gold Council pretty happy. But according to Michael Pace, VP of marketing for the U.S. at the World Gold Council, there is no reason to get complacent. In fact, by adding some levity to their ad campaign, this organization is reminding both brides and grooms that gold plays a central role in a happy marriage.

“We’re changing the tone of how we speak to younger consumers who are searching for their marriage bands, so the ads really engage them and stand out in the bridal category,” Pace explains. “The ‘Gold Makes it a Marriage’ campaign is also backed up big time by a new Facebook page with videos, ads and some very interactive features.”

There’s even a ‘Makes it a Match’ app that takes information from your Facebook page and your partner’s, comparing them to show what you have in common.

The main message of the new campaign, according to Pace, is that most of the intricate details of your wedding (no matter how special) don’t last, and even the memories eventually fade, but the rings remain with you always. A gold marriage band is a symbol of a timeless and precious relationship and should therefore be a priority in your list of purchases for your wedding. “Your great uncle nearly breaking a hip to Bust a Move makes it a wedding; gold makes it a marriage” is a typical headline from the campaign. Then there’s a wonderful video, in which real married couples of all ages are asked about specific aspects of the big day. As might be predicted, their memories are vague and inconsistent; their responses are thus highly comical, especially some of the details that young couples obsess over (e.g. “We argued about the exact angle to set up the chairs…”).

“Gold is the original and authentic metal of love and was used for marriage bands by the Romans as far back as the 2nd century A.D.,” explains Pace. “Our new campaign focuses on this intrinsic value: your relationship is genuine—make sure your ring is too. Our goal is to create an emotional connection with both brides and grooms…”

And speaking of grooms, Pace says 97 percent of married men in the U.S. wear a wedding band, according to The Knot Market Intelligence study, and that most often it’s the only piece of jewelry they wear.

So we say to those brides-to-be: You want him to keep the ring on his finger? Make sure it’s fabulous and make sure it’s real gold!

THE MESSAGE IS THE MESSAGE A key advantage of using gold for wedding bands is that it’s highly malleable and thus engravable. In fact, throughout the ages, messages printed on gold bands have revealed many wonderful secrets of adoration and adulation. For those who can’t get beyond ‘I luv u’, here are a few suggestions: To the moon and back • Worth waiting for • A deal’s a deal • A lifetime of happiness • You jump, I jump See www.facebook.com/gold for more information about how ‘Gold Makes it a Marriage’ B R I D A L

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THE JEWELS

BY HANNAH ROTH These platinum, sapphire and diamond rings are very similar to the engagement ring worn by Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge.

Shine On CHOOSE THE METAL THAT’S HOT WITH THE STARS.

latinum has long been heralded as the crème de la crème of jewelry settings. Not only is the metal durable and resistant to corrosion, but platinum is also rare and eternal, much like the qualities of love. Most celebrities choose platinum for their rings because they want their large diamonds (20.5 carats in Kim Kardashian’s case!) to be as radiant and beautifully showcased as possible.

Another admirable quality of platinum is its natural white color, which flawlessly sets off the brilliance of the diamond and enhances the wowfactor. Here, some sparkling examples of why platinum is a gorgeous option for highlighting a gorgeous rock: Emily Blunt’s engagement to John Krasinski was made even more special by the addition of her three-carat Edwardian diamond and platinum ring. The custom-designed ring features side-scalloped detailing of alternating diamond and platinum ripples, emphasizing the

flawless cut and clarity of the center stone impeccably.

The unique engagement ring given to Katherine Heigl by nowhusband Josh Kelley boasts a three-carat pear shaped diamond flanked by rows of pavé diamonds. The everlasting quality of platinum jewelry is apparent in this design—half of the platinum band is actually from Heigl’s mother’s own engagement ring!

Beyonce and Jay-Z, the power-couple to rival all power-couples, exhibit their love in an equally powerful fashion. Beyonce’s 18-carat emerald-cut diamond set in platinum is reportedly worth $5 million and is a prime example of the brilliance and clarity a diamond can project when properly displayed.

FAST FACTS:

This brilliant cut diamond with pavé surround is comparable to Natalie Portman’s platinum and diamond engagement ring.

This three-stone ring closely resembles Kim Kardashian’s 20.5 carat stunner.

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IMAGES COURTESY OF PLATINUM GUILD INTERNATIONAL

• Platinum is naturally white, so it won’t cast any color on a diamond.

• Platinum will never fade or change color.

• Platinum is the strongest metal, making it the best option to securely hold large diamonds.

• Platinum is eternal, with everlasting radiance and durability.

• Platinum won’t chip or scratch.

• Platinum is the most precious of metals.

THE PROPOSAL

BY AUSTIN DIAS

Setting Sail

fter searching for weeks, I finally stumbled across the perfect ring. The center stone appeared to float among the tiny diamonds that surrounded it. Next, I went to visit her parents to ask them for their blessing. They were excited and shared their wisdom with me.

Her Mom asked if she could see the ring, but I politely declined since I didn’t want anyone to see the ring before Jessica.

I had been planning to propose on a weekend that was over a month away, but couldn’t stand having the ring, since I knew it belonged on her finger. I had a few ideas for what the ultimate proposal would be, but I finally settled on one that involved our love of sailing and was going to take a large amount of preparation, teamwork and secrecy.

The plan involved borrowing a sailboat and organizing a crew of friends to sail the boat. I worked with a friend from a local sail making company to put “Marry Me?” on the spinnaker sail. Meanwhile, I was also contacting some of my best buddies to help crew the boat on this special mission. I created a plan for them that detailed multiple possible locations for the proposal: all depended upon the day’s wind direction and even included a “no wind” plan that involved putting the sail up and motoring backwards to make the spinnaker fly! The final piece of the puzzle was to have a professional photographer taking paparazzi-type photos while the proposal was unfolding.

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last minute to make it seem like it was nothing special, until I found out her roommate had already made plans with her! I spent the next day scrambling to contact her roommate to convince her to cancel.

Now the plan was in place! I met the crew at the boat and they all looked sharp in their khaki pants and white polos. They told me that I needed to leave! I was pretty nervous as I reviewed the plan over and over again.

Finally, after what felt like the longest day of my life, I picked up Jess and headed down to the bay. I asked her if we could go on a walk and she agreed that it would be nice. The ring was burning in my pocket! Then we noticed a boat dangerously close to the rocks…

“What is that boat doing?!” she asked, concerned. “I don’t know, let’s watch,” I replied.

The big white spinnaker sail flew up and in large red letters she read, “Marry Me?” She turned around to find me on one knee and the ring sparkling in the sunset. She cried with excitement and said, “YES, YES, YES!” My ultimate proposal came together perfectly, with my friends cheering wildly, and I held my fiancée in my arms as she wore the ring of her dreams.

The Jewelry Information Center’s second annual Ultimate Proposal Contest invited couples to submit their special proposal stories at www. JIC.org, and asked America to vote for a favorite amongst 10 Top Finalists. More than 6,000 people cast their vote to choose the winner. Austin Dias and his fiancée, Jessica Williams, won a seven-night Caribbean cruise from Norwegian Cruise Lines and a pair of platinum and diamond wedding bands. The story has been edited for ACCENT. S E C T I O N

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THE STORIES

BY JILLIAN SPRAGUE

Brooching the Subject

t a charity event about six months before my wedding, my mother’s best friend Deborah was approached by a woman she’d never seen before. “I’m sorry to bother you,” the stranger said sheepishly, “but is someone in your family about to be married?”

“No, why do you ask?” Deborah replied. The woman insisted; she was convinced she had the right person.

“Are you sure? Someone whose name starts with an L?” “Well…my best friend Laura’s daughter is getting married this fall.”

“Yes, that’s it! Laura’s mother has a message for her.” Since my grandmother passed away over 20 years ago, this came as quite a surprise. But Deborah was intrigued by the mysterious woman. “She would like the bride to wear her gold brooch at the wedding.” The stranger started to walk away, but turned and added, “I’m sorry to have to say this… She also mentioned that she isn’t too happy with the hors d’oeuvres they’ve chosen.”

The next day, as my mother and I listened to the story, we found ourselves believing the woman’s claims.

She wasn’t looking for money, after all, and there were details it would have been impossible for her to know. My grandmother did in fact leave a brooch to my mother, a beautiful gold swirl set with tiny diamonds. Not only that, but my mother had recently been thinking of the pin: days earlier while looking through her jewelry box, she had B R I D A L

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taken it out and set it in a visible spot so she would remember her mother each time she walked by.

In a few weeks, as I walk down the aisle surrounded by family, I know those who have passed will be there in my heart. But for a more tangible presence, my bouquet will be wrapped in lace cut from my mother’s wedding dress, held together by my grandmother’s brooch. And as I float through the cocktail hour, proudly displaying my other new piece of jewelry—and my new husband—guests will be nibbling on caviar instead of chips.

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GOOD ADVICE FROM BEYOND THE GRAVE…

TRAVEL

Having It All WHY SACRIFICE INTIMACY FOR VARIETY WHEN YOU CAN HAVE BOTH? BY LENORE RICH

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adore the warmth and sophistication of a small ship (why should I dine with thousands?) yet hate to forego the myriad activities of a large one. Wanting both options, and unsure if I’d be craving a burger bar or a sushi bar, a pomegranate martini or a double chocolate milkshake,

I set out to discover a “luxurious and healthful small ship experience” aboard a mega-ship.

Just to be safe, I booked two one-week cruises aboard Celebrity’s award-winning Solstice Class ships, each easily housing 2,850 passengers

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and touted by Frommer’s as “the most fragrantly beautiful mega-ships ever built.” Venues include a spa (with treatments like bamboo massage, acupuncture, Botox, and 14K gold facials), a fitness center with spectacular water views, and state-of-the-art theaters (one equipped for “cirque-type” aerialists). Lounge options include a martini bar with frosted counters and a molecular bar tended by lab coat wearing mixologists who create tantalizing smoking concoctions with liquid nitrogen. Consider the “Lawn Club”, a half-acre of real grass on which you can play bocce, hone your putting skills, sunbathe, picnic or sip chardonnay under the stars. And—to satisfy the newly-emerging cruise demographic of 30 to 50 year olds—a fabulous nightclub! y mission was to have it all, but without the lines, crowds and 5,000-plus calories a day (despite my husband’s desire for all of this!). So here’s what I found: Booking one of 130 coveted “spa-inspired” AquaClass staterooms grants exclusive entry to “Blu”, a signature dining room that “puts a spin on spa cuisine.” Here, open-seating breakfasts (smoothies and frittatas included) and healthful dinners are available in a serene, intimate setting.

Unlimited access to the relaxation room and “Persian Gardens” (a peaceful enclave within the spa), Frette robes, Hansgrohe shower panels, and a spa concierge are among the enhancements. If spa-inspired is not your thing but pampering is, consider Concierge Class or a Butler suite.

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WOULD I CRAVE A POMEGRANATE MARTINI OR A CHOCOLATE MILKSHAKE?

Don’t Leave Home Without It! • Pack sample sizes of suntan lotions, insect repellent and cosmetics. Consider ear plugs, chargers, a mini flashlight, crazy glue, baggies.

• An over-the-door shoe caddy or organizer is a space saver in the cabin and a catch-all for small items.

• Duct tape, now in an array of colors and patterns, can save the day. Repair a torn hem or handbag, secure rattling hangers or drawers in rocky seas, secure your favorite cap to the deck chair or personalize your black luggage for easy identification. Turquoise? Leopard? Go for it!

• Copies of passports, credit cards, tickets and prescriptions (including eyeglasses) should be left with a contact and also carried with you. Or why not email them to yourself for easy access?

• Cross pack with your travel companion. If one bag is lost or delayed you’ll each have something to wear!

And seriously consider travel insurance for those unexpected problems.

• Alert credit card companies, particularly if traveling out of the country, and find out which of them assess (hidden) foreign purchase fees, often 3%.

• A current passport with an expiration date well beyond your travel return date is crucial. Check the expiration when booking your trip. Need a visa?

Injections? Plan ahead!

Specialty restaurants were well worth the surcharge. In Murano, five (gorgeous!) servers treated our party of four royally, flambéing, deboning and tossing contemporary French cuisine tableside. Qsine, one of the most innovative restaurants on land or sea, was a culinary adventure. Forewarned that this venue is best experienced with others, our table of eight newfound friends perused menu offerings on iPads and Rubics-cube-likegizmos. The internationally-themed food was creative, delicious and outrageous, evoking much good cheer for the duration of our four-hour meal. (Although we missed the evening’s scheduled entertainment, we created our own.)

To avoid the elaborate lunch buffet on sea days (a tough task since the aroma is hard to resist), we opted for lunch at the more sedate creperie, conveniently located near the gelateria! (Those in the know head here as soon as they board.)

Celebrity has designed on-board programs categorized as Savour, Discover and Renew. I can hone the art of wine pairing or choose to detox for health and weight loss. I can learn a new language with Rosetta Stone or practice it in the iLounge. An urge to tango? Prepare a gourmet meal?

How about a Smithsonian lecturer? The possibilities are overwhelming... so I head to the spa to de-stress!

Clearly, there’s something for every taste on the high seas and I know I’ll be back to try it all! Or I can just sink into the closest cocoon chair with a pineapple caipirinha and do absolutely nothing!

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WITH LIMITED STORAGE AND NEW AIRLINE WEIGHT REGULATIONS, PACKING LIGHT IS KEY. • Create a wardrobe based on solid neutrals. (Yes— sage is a neutral!) Fabulous accessories are key. Will your tablemates remember that you wore the same “column of black” on multiple evenings, or will they remember your gorgeous leopard scarf, red belt, or statement necklace?

• Men: Good time to come out of your comfort zone with great belts, ties and watches. Try that pink or lavender shirt you won’t wear at home and prepare for compliments.

• Note: Several cruise lines have relaxed their dress code to Country Club Casual. Those who lament leaving their gown or tux at home, play up the accessories. Diamonds and gemstones spell instant black tie glamour.

• Consider the purchase of a new camera or laptop on board. Celebrity, an authorized Apple reseller, gives lessons in the iLounge—you’ll have the entire cruise to get advice from the experts.

SPIRITS

Diamond Drams MAKE YOUR NEXT COCKTAIL WITH THESE JEWELRY-THEMED LIQUORS.

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or me, the diamond dawns are set in rings of beauty,” wrote 19th-century American author John Townsend Trowbridge.

Gems are everywhere if you look for them. Now you can adorn your home bar with boozy diamonds, pearls and platinum.

Vodka is often passed through charcoal during the distillation process to remove impurities and enhance smoothness. What is charcoal but unfinished diamonds? As a result, many brands are opting for swankier filtration methods. Russian Diamond runs its vodka through quartz, “coconut” charcoal and crushed diamonds, while the new organic (and kosher) Croatian vodka Akvinta filters its elixir five times, through charcoal, marble, silver, gold and platinum.

No need to limit your gemstone bar to vodka: Maestro Dobel tequila, a funky mix of various aged tequilas (12, 24 and 36 months) is “diamond distilled” (we think they mean filtered) and follows the “Four Cs” of alcohol: Clarity (filtering), Crispness, Complexity and Craftsmanship. Meanwhile, Armazem Vieria Cachaças (similar to rum) from the Brazilian island of Santa Catalina are barrel-aged and fractionally-blended using a solera system (like Sherry), and bottled as Emerald (4 years), Ruby (8 years) and Onyx (15 years, about $100) varieties. You can also pick up Platinum single malt

whisky in Scotland and Double Diamond (a skiing reference) whiskey from Colorado’s Downslope Distillery.

For jewel-tastic spirits, it’s hard to beat the new Precious Vodka from Jewel Lines. The six-times distilled, three-times filtered liquid is encased in diamond-shaped carafes, each bearing a real gemstone—sapphire, emerald, ruby, topaz or peridot—in the stopper. Does all the fanfare make it taste any better than, say, Belvedere? Probably not, but it will kick-start some entertaining cocktail talk.

ROSITA RUBY MARGARITA

by Victoria D’Amato Moran, San Francisco • 1.5 oz. Artá Reposado Tequila • 1/2 oz. Aperol Italian liqueur • 1 bar spoon orange marmalade • 3 oz. fresh ruby red grapefruit juice • 1/4 oz. fresh lemon juice Build in a mixing glass, add ice and shake well. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a thick lemon slice.

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ART

Radiolaria Grid

by Nuala O’Donovan

Sensational Ceramics FROM MUD TO MARVELS BY JACQUELIN CARNEGIE to see how this history informs even the most contemporary pieces by today’s ceramists.”

Irish Inspirations “The Clay Girls” is how these three supremely talented artists jokingly refer to themselves. Each one takes inspiration from nature and then, in a uniquely distinctive way, pushes the technical boundaries of the clay.

SARA FLYNN It’s hard to believe that Sara Flynn’s pieces are solid material—they have the contours of shapes still in the process of forming.

Flynn’s hand-thrown pieces—sculptural, decorative vessels—are meant to highlight movement and volume. Her husband, Stuart Poole, develops all

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orget candy dishes and coffee mugs: today’s potters are creating museum-quality work. These artists in particular—Sara Flynn, Frances Lambe and Nuala O’Donovan in Ireland; Felicity Aylieff in England; and Daphne Corregan, an American in France—are producing pieces of “material poetry.”

“Clay has a history that stretches back to the beginning of man’s creativity,” explains Brian Kennedy, curator and arts consultant for the Crafts Council of Ireland. “As a material, it occupies that great position between functional and artistic. Over the ages, artists have used clay to create everything from cooking vessels to religious effigies. It’s fascinating

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Clockwise from left: Butterfly Season (Hú Dié Ji Jié) and a stunning collection of seven-foot high “vases” made in China by Felicity Aylieff; Nuala O’Donovan’s porcelain Teasel Chrysanthemum; Daphne Corregan’s Communicating Vessels; Spiny Indented Form by Frances Lambe the glazes, many based on ancient Chinese ones whose ingredients and firing methods remain the same today.

“Initially, I went to the Crawford College of Art in Cork to be a painter,” Flynn explains. “But I got my hands on clay and was hooked. I’m also intrigued by the history of the material, and my own work is influenced by 20th-century potters such as Hans Coper and Joanna Constantinidis. In 1998, I began working with porcelain and instantly fell in love with it. Hand-throwing demands focus and calm; it’s an amazing way to spend one’s ‘working’ day!”

FRANCES LAMBE Perhaps because Frances Lambe’s studio at Allardstown in County Louth is in a renovated cowshed, her pieces look as if they have been “birthed” by Mother Nature.

“Time stands still when I’m working with clay,” Lambe says. “I work slowly, carefully developing ideas. My inspiration comes from an interest in marine biology, botany, geometry, geography and astronomy, and a deep connection to the place where I live—the glacial-formed ‘drumlin’ landscape and the rocky shoreline, where the land meets the sea.”

NUALA O’DONOVAN Before Nuala O’Donovan went to the Crawford College of Art in Cork to study ceramics, she studied architectural drawing and environmental interior design and construction. It shows. Working in porcelain, she creates structural marvels that reflect the natural world.

“The starting point for my work has always been patterns from nature,” O’Donovan says. “The forms are constructed slowly, over a period of weeks or months, and fired a number of times during the process. The finished forms reflect regular patterns as well as the irregular characteristics found in nature.”

East-West Porcelain Poetry FELICITY AYLIEFF One of the reasons Felicity Aylieff, senior tutor at the Royal College of Art in London, likes working in clay is its long history as a material. Consequently, she spent a six-month residency in Jingdezhen, China, known for centuries as a renowned porcelain center. The specific

project she had in mind was making a series of large-scale vessels, using traditional techniques but applying them in her own innovative way. This resulted in a number of beautiful, seven-foot high porcelain “vases” covered with decorative butterflies, insects and flowers, reminiscent of traditional Chinese vases.

“My fascination with the color palette and patterns of 18th- and 19thcentury Chinese porcelain is a constant source of decorative inspiration,” Aylieff reveals. “At art school I studied ceramics, but my minor was textiles.

It’s from the textiles that I can trace back my interest in color and pattern, which in recent years has become a bit of an obsession in my work.”

Franco-American Flair DAPHNE CORREGAN American Daphne Corregan went to France to study ceramics and never left the region. Today, in addition to doing her own work, she teaches ceramics at the Pavillon Bosio, Superior School for the Visual Arts in Monaco. Her work is usually made from raku clay, hand-built with coils. In the past, the pieces were either raku-fired or smoked. More recently, they’ve been gas-fired. A lifelong interest in fabrics and folk clothing has influenced Corregan’s work, as have extensive travels to places like West Africa, North Africa, China and Egypt.

“Traveling is a great source of inspiration,” Corregan notes. “The art, architecture, design, traditional crafts, textiles, ethnic costumes and jewelry of other cultures are compelling stimuli for me. Teaching is also inspiring. I tell my students that all artists must think and prepare, and be aware of everything happening around them, from economic crises to new scientific discoveries.”

In addition to numerous galleries and museums, Sara Flynn, Frances Lambe and Nuala O’Donovan will exhibit work at dubh—dialogues in black this fall, at the American Irish Historical Society (www.aihs.org) in New York. Felicity Aylieff and Daphne Corregan will have pieces at the International Sculpture Objects & Functional Art Fair, SOFA NY (www.sofaexpo.com) in spring 2012.

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A Fine Jewelry Puzzle

Dazzle & Shine ACROSS 1. This cut has 56 facets and is used on most diamonds today, since it maximizes reflected light (a stone’s natural fire).

2. Ring that features an insignia, monogram, coat of arms, or family crest 4. Method of applying enamel to metal in which the design is first outlined on the metal surface using a metal wire. The space between the wires is then filled with enamel and fired to a glossy sheen.

5. From the French for “lemon,” a rare yellow type of quartz, a semi-precious stone that ranges in color from pale yellow to orange to golden brown 7. Design style (also known as Belle Epoque) popularized during the reign of Edward VII of England (1901-1910), describing jewelry that is delicate and elegant, often featuring bows, diamonds and filigree 8. A stone (usually a diamond) that has been cut into a long, rectangular shape; “stick” or “rod” in French 10. One of the flat surfaces of a cut gemstone or glass 13. Often referred to as the finest of the precious metals 15. Pearls produced by the large oyster Pinctada maxima in white, silver and gold.

These tend to be the largest, rarest and most expensive pearls, coveted for their soft glow and large size.

16. A trinket or piece of jewelry thought to be a protection against evil 18. A mineral, a type of chrysoberyl, which appears to be different colors depending on whether it is viewed in natural or artificial light 21. Gemstone with a rounded, domed surface with no facets; a carbuncle 22. Ring set with a single stone

DOWN 1. The amount of white light that reflects through or from the surface of a gemstone 3. A yellow-green variety of olivine used as a gem; the birthstone for August 6. Intricate metalwork that is often open to the back, frequently flowery with many curves and spirals 9. Form of the mineral quartz, most popular in purple, but can range in color from pale lavender to a deep, reddish purple, to green;

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birthstone for February 11. Popularized during the Victorian era, carvings traditionally done with shell or stone. Popular motifs include a silhouette, bust, or florals, carved in relief with a contrasting color background.

12. Design style popular from 1895 through World War I, characterized by curves, naturalistic designs and sensual art 13. An organic gem grown within oysters and a few other mollusks, formed after a foreign object (like a tiny stone) has made its way into the mollusk’s shell 14. Dark colored pearls produced by the large, black-lipped pearl oyster, a mollusk found in the tropical Indo-Pacific Ocean; also called black pearls

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15. Popularized in the Edwardian era, a very long necklace that showcases either a tassel or pendant. Traditional styles used rope or metal fashioned to look like rope.

17. Japanese word meaning “something as tiny as you can imagine,” such as a grain of sand. Used originally to describe very small pearls, it’s now used to refer to all very small nacre baroque pearls.

19. Translucent fossilized tree resin that comes in many colors, including yellow.

Rubbing this gem produces static electricity.

20. A white precious metal that’s extremely expensive and is often used to plate precious and base metals, giving jewelry a hard, platinum-like sheen

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The Ultimate Gift GOOD HEALTH IS ALL THAT MATTERS, BUT GOOD DIAMONDS CAN’T HURT...

BY HANS GSCHLIESSER

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or better or worse took on significant meaning this year as I watched the woman I love suffer through a medical crisis. It started when, for some unknown reason, Janet stopped cooking. This was simply unfathomable to me. She loves to cook! And I love to eat.

As if this wasn’t bad enough, she also stopped eating, saying that the mere smell of food was making her nauseous. She totally refused to go anywhere near the kitchen. As I am a terrible cook, we were both getting thinner by the day. “I know you want to lose a few pounds, but don’t you think this is a bit extreme?” I asked her. No answer. Was this some sort of psychological rebellion against me? It is about me isn’t it?

Knowing something was very wrong, we called in doctors. There were endless tests with endless specialists but still no answers. In a state of helpless confusion I watched as my wife withered away physically and emotionally. I watched as the ambulance took her to the hospital, as she received more tests from more specialists. Then finally, a diagnosis: “Your wife is anorexic, has a brain hemorrhage and Bacterial Endocarditis, which has destroyed her heart valve. She needs open heart surgery.” I sat there white as a ghost as the blood drained from my body. Bacterial what?

By now, Janet was gaunt, exhausted and terrified at the prospect of

surgery, which was to be scheduled after eight weeks of daily IV antibiotics, administered by me, at home. To regain her strength, she needed to eat.

Luckily, supportive family and friends precluded the need for my cooking.

Slowly she regained her appetite as the antibiotic killed off the nasty little Streptococcus Viridans bacteria. But the looming prospect of open heart valve replacement surgery haunted us every minute. Ultimately, the day arrived and we drove to the hospital in a state of disbelief. The surgery was scheduled for Valentine’s Day, which felt like a good omen. After five intense hours, the surgeon came out to inform me that all had gone well. I could finally breathe.

And to celebrate the ultimate gift of my wife getting a new heart for Valentines Day, I surprised her with a pair of diamond earrings. The nurse ran into the room in a frenzy when Janet’s EKG lit up the monitor, but it was only her heart fluttering as she opened the box and saw the earrings.

“I’ve always wanted these; I’m never taking them off!” she exclaimed with joy and gratitude. It was just what the doctor ordered to renew the twinkle in her eyes, the radiant smile, the prospect of normalcy. And how we both craved the monotony of normal routine living! Routine living, with a little extra sparkle.

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