Welcome from Julia and David

welcome to David Gardner’s Magazine Julia and David Gardner

We’ve often been labeled as just a team of pretty faces with a serious jewelry obsession, but who knew we could be magazine editors, ad designers, copywriters, fashion shoot stylists, models and creative directors? We’re excited about our first edition of DG Magazine because it gives us a chance to feature some of the most coveted designer collections, diamonds of the highest quality, luxury timepieces, as well as a little bit about who we are and what is most important to us.

We are honored to be a part of this flourishing community. So many things are going on around the Brazos Valley and Texas A&M University: National Championships, Health Science Center, the big move to the SEC, downtown Bryan renovation, retail and restaurant development on our very own University Drive, just to name a few.

Just as our community is experiencing so many changes, David Gardner’s is on the precipice of completing a year that, at times, felt uncertain as the recession continued but held so many wonderful surprises and occasions for celebration for the company and the DG family.We are extremely honored to have been chosen by our community as Best Jewelry Store in both Best of the Brazos and Eagle’s Readers Choice. We couldn’t have done it without the extraordinary team that is the DG family.

Let us offer our sincere gratitude to each and every one of you, our loyal clients, for your patronage and support over the years. We are only in the position we are in, celebrating our 28th year, because of our amazing staff and wonderful customers.

Blessings,

Julia and David

Peridot Blossom Necklace

This 33.58ct. peridot has exceptional color: luminous green with a whisper of mint. It is one of just a few gems of this hue to be cut from an 8 kilogram lot (40,000 carats) of peridot rough from Pakistan.

Set in 18 karat gold in an otherwise all-platinum piece, the gem glows in a dazzling diamond blossom. Total weight of the diamonds in the entire piece is just shy of 10 carats.

It is a one-of-a-kind gem in a quintessential piece from Richard Krementz Gemstones.

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Creating jewelry with quality materials and artisanal workmanship

1 Welcome from Julia and David 6 David Gardner’s Custom 8 DG–A History of Excellence 10 Dean Wile 12 Fashion FOURward 14 DG Events 16 DG and Texas A&M 18 The Mikimoto Mystique 20 One of a Kind–Roberto Coin 24 Accessible Luxury 26 Igniting a Passion for Gold 30 The Yurman Magic 32 Pearl Fashion 34 Surgeon of Time Jerry Zerbe 36 Gumuchian 38 Katie Decker 40 The Exclusive World of Rolex 44 How to Buy a Diamond 46 Social Media at David Gardner’s 48 The DG Commitment

Todd Tufts • Editor in Chief, Publisher Carol Besler • Editorial Director Vence Vida • Production Manager David Gardner’s Magazine is published by Tufts Communications, 1201 E. 5th Street, Suite 1009 • Anderson, IN 46012 T: 765-608-3081 • E: todd@tuftscom.com © 2011, Tufts Communications. All rights reserved. Printed in the USA. All prices subject to change. Classic Tiffany displaying multi-tasking at it’s finest. How she does it all remains a mystery.

DG jewelry stylists at work prepping for photo shoot.

Several hours and a few cups of strong coffee into the day, the girls were wishing for a power nap.

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Photoshoot Day with the DG Girls Special thanks to Miramont Country Club and Charli’s.

DG Girl and Cover Model, Sophie Hays, staying warm while photographer preps.