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CONTENTS+ 6 26 8 38 18 44 Celebrate a Life Well Lived Celebrate Style Celebrate Aggie Love It’s CUSTOM-ary to Celebrate Time to Celebrate Celebrating Partnerships
Wehave been blessed to help celebrate so many significant moments in your lives...weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, graduations, professional milestones, exciting family additions...the list is endless.
Even this year as we collectively mourned the sudden loss of Dean, his life was celebrated through notes, emails, phone calls and personal visits. It seemed that throughout the community everyone had a “Dean story” to share.
We view David Gardner’s as the community’s jewelry store, so we are involved. We join in your volunteer efforts. We embrace the opportunity to be a part of our customer’s lives, personally and as a part of this community, and we join in the celebration of these events and accomplishments.
As Aggies, we celebrate the completion of the Kyle Field renovation with our Aggie community. We celebrate the vision and teamwork to complete a task that only Aggies could accomplish.
Yes, we have had the opportunity to design, create, give, encourage and help... but now we want you to see what the DG team gets to experience through the opportunities you give us to celebrate!
Our prayer is that we “Celebrate Well!”
Julia and David
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LIVED CELEBRATING
It gives us great joy and comfort to be able help local FFA kids every year in his honor and memory. An endowed scholarship fund has been set up in memory of Dean A. Wile for the College Station Future Farmers of America (FFA) at College Station High School.
YOU CAN HONOR DEAN We are nearing our goal of raising $20,000 by the end of the year for the scholarship to be endowed. If you are interested in donating, you can make checks out to the CSISD Education Foundation, write "Dean Wile Memorial Scholarship" on the memo line and mail to 1812 Welsh, CS, TX 77840 - or - you can donate online at givetokids.csisd.org/donate.
DEAN WILE June 9, 1957 - May 7, 2015
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This year, your words have been our comfort. Thank you for your love and support.
We consider Dean as a friend and appreciate the help he has given us in the past to design memories for each other Every time I look at jewelry Dean has crafted for us it brings back many times we have spent with Dean as an advisor and a friend.” “I will always remember Dean for his continuous upbeat attitude. He was a joy to be around. He made us feel as though we were in his home, not a jewelry store! God blesses us by having people like Dean in our everyday lives.” “His winning smile and genuine interest in customers and friends will be greatly missed.” “Mac especially enjoyed his friendship, their conversations and lunches which I think happened on a regular basis. Dean could talk to anyone and make them feel special. He had such a wonderful memory of others “Dean touched all of us in one special way or another special way. He just brought out the best in humanity...and by inspiration, challenged each of us to be the best we could be in spite of limitations or “As Dean entered the Kingdom of Heaven, no doubt, he is busy at work serving His Lord (Our Lord) bringing smiles and joy and wonder to His Creator's face...Dean was a man like no other and he touched all those who had the pleasure of knowing him.” Smiling face and friendly spirit. “Dean was inspiration. He was handicapped but never let that define him. Great jeweler. Great friend. Great partner for 34 years. We will miss him greatly!” “Mere words are slight comfort when facing the loss of a long time friend and an astute business associate. He was always a friendly and engaged presence in the store. His face would light up with a big grin whenever I would come in. He will be deeply missed by us all and especially by the two of you.
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POIS MOI COLLECTION ®ROBERTOCOIN
Roberto Coi n
“Inspiration is one of my favorite words. It usually comes to me in different ways from my travels, from my own culture and from my curiosity. I pay attention to all fashion shows and the way women dress in different countries. I pay attention to arts and to nature and the animal world. I am always very attentive to understanding what is missing in the market and moving my creativity towards that but always following the fashion world. During 2014 and this year, the custumers were looking for innovative total gold look collections with a fresh style and an antique soul. This has been my mood of inspiration for many of the most important current collections like Pois Moi, Golden Gate, Princess and New Barocco. They are all extremely modern in design but with a retro touch in the overall look.”
by CAROL BESLER
of Roberto Coin Jewelry
Designer Profile:
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Yellow gold ring from the Golden Gate collection. The design is inspired by San Francisco’s Golden Gate bridge.
Cuff with woven gold threads and floral patterns set with diamonds, all handfinished, from the Princess collection.
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Roberto Coin with Marion Cotillard. DAVID
MARSALA IS HAVING A MOMENT PEAR SHAPED ROSE CUT RUBIES WITH CHAMPAIGN DIAMONDS LOCALLY KNOWN AS THE AGGIE WATCH, ROLEX CALLS IT A 36MM DAY DATE WE BLEED MAROON –PLATINUM AND YELLOW GOLD RING WITH OVAL RUBELLITE SURROUNDED BY DIAMONDS
BICEGO CUSHION TOURMALINE AND DIAMOND RING
PAIRING Amber Goodwin accessorizes her marsala dress and hat from Charli’s with pops of bold color, mixed metals and layered necklaces. Layered pendants by Katie Decker combined with Marco Bicego chain. Stacked bracelets by Magerit.
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MAROON IS HERE TO STAY
TUDOR BLACK BAY WATCH WITH BURGUNDY BEZEL AND BLACK LEATHER STRAP
YELLOW GOLD AND SAPPHIRE BRACELET, IN A SPECTACULAR RANGE OF COLORS
What Aggies have known for years, the fashion world is embracing. Maroon (also known as Marsala) is the new neutral. Virtually seasonless, it combines dramatically with jewel tones for a more vibrant look or keep it classic with taupe and grays.
COLOR CHAOS IS ALL THE RAGE. MARCO BICEGO AMETHYST AND RHODOLITE DANGLE EARRINGS AND LIGHT AMETHYST, CITRINE, AND TOURMALINE STACKABLE RINGS
A COLLECTOR GEMSTONE, RED ZIRCON AND DIAMOND RING
CREATE COLOR CHAOS
Burgundy remains the most important color in the jewel tone palette. We can’t get enough of combining it with bright blue tones like aqua and turquoise. David Gardner Aqua Chalcedony drop earrings, Roberto Coin Martella 18k yellow gold ring and Marco Bicego blue Larimar ring in 18k yellow.
Aggie Ring Redux
Meet the Bethancourts
It’s safe to say that the entire country has been watching with bated breath as the opening of the new Kyle Field went off without a hitch. The new stadium “redux” got us thinking about one of our favorite Aggie ring redux.
As a top Chevron executive, John Bethancourt, wife Debbie and their four children lived in many large cities across the country. When it came time to retire, they knew College Station was it. “If you have season tickets your kids will come visit you,” Debbie joked.
For Debbie and John Bethancourt, their love of A&M is truly a way of life. The die-hard Aggie supporters have a rich family history with A&M beginning with John’s father, Raoul, class of ’31. Along with numerous aunts and uncles, John, class of ’74 and Debbie, class of ’76 and their four children and each of their children’s spouses graduated from Texas A&M. With 14 grandchildren, the oldest a set of 12 year-old triplets, they are hopeful the legacy continues with as many of them as possible.
David and Julia got to know the Distinguished Alumni and his wife through A&M events. Their love of family is evident in all aspects of their life, an endearing quality David and Julia admired right away. Debbie will tell you, during football season their house is always ready for a crowd. “It is always a party at our house,” said Debbie.
John enjoyed celebrating Debbie with thoughtful jewelry purchases. Introducing Debbie to the custom jewelry process and knowing her tendency to choose conservative pieces was a risk when working with David. To his surprise, the couple has consistently given David freedom in designing pieces for her.
Although the shop was working with her 25th anniversary marquise diamond, the parameters were clear, Debbie did not want it to resemble a wedding ring in any way.
David determined the subtle approach of pulling in the A&M color scheme using garnets and diamonds would make a stunning Aggie right-hand ring. Design and setting of the diamond was also a first for the shop as the marquise is safely set in a custom semi-bezel setting. Debbie was thrilled with the results and wears her A&M right-hand ring whenever her outfit calls for a flash of Aggie spirit!
“I’ve been so thrilled she’s accepted the risk of a more complicated design each time we’ve collaborated,” said David.
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The Rolex Cellini
SETTING A STANDARD OF LUXURY
When people think of Rolex, they often think of the iconic sports watches that have brought the company global recognition — the Oyster series of chronographs, regatta timers, and record-setting dive watches. But Rolex has another, more classical side: the Cellini. This collection of dress watches is a contemporary interpretation of classic watch design that combines the best of Rolex know-how and the refinements of timeless design. The name of the collection is inspired by Italian Renaissance artist Benvenuto Cellini, who was a goldsmith and a sculptor to the popes. The designs pay tribute to the clean lines and harmonious proportions of monumental architecture.
The 39mm cases in the Cellini collection are made of 18k white or Everose gold, cast by Rolex in its own foundry. A characteristic feature is the double bezel, domed on the inside and delicately fluted on the outside.
Vintage features include the slightly domed caseback and the flared shape of the screw-down crown. The dials are either lacquered or embellished with a black or a silver-plated classic “rayon flammé de la gloire” guilloché motif and adorned with gold applique hour markers.
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by CAROL BESLER time zone
There are three models separated according to function. Cellini Time models track hours, minutes, and seconds. The Cellini Date includes an added date window to the mix, in an elegant subdial. Cellini Dual Time models feature dual time zones and a day/night indicator. All contain high-precision automatic movements manufactured by Rolex, and all are chronometer rated, which means they have passed a series of tests that guarantee the ultimate accuracy and reliability.
Nothing about the Cellini line is over-embellished or over-sized. They are available only on alligator leather straps in either black or brown. The dial is restricted to the timeless codes of fine watchmaking, including elongated Roman numerals, stretched applied hour markers, and two-edged, sword-style hands. The minute track has been moved closer to the inside of the dial, intersecting the numerals at the halfway point, to make the time easy to read. All of these elements combine to make the Rolex Cellini the ultimate watch for daily wear.
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T UDOR No rth Flag
The TUDOR brand was launched in 1926 by Hans Wilsdorf, the founder of Rolex, and recently revived for the U.S. market. It has become a sought-after timepiece for its strength and durability, gaining a reputation as a high-value sports watch.
TUDOR introduced its first in-house movement this year, debuting it in the North Flag collection. The automatic Caliber MT5621 has a power reserve of 70 hours, which means its wearer can, for example, take off the watch on Friday evening and put it on again on Monday morning without having to wind it. In addition to the hour, minute, and central second
functions, it provides an instant date display, visible through an aperture positioned at 3 o’clock. It also has a power reserve indicator, in the form of a disk at 9 o’clock. Beating to a frequency of 28,800 beats/hour or 4Hz, the caliber TUDOR MT5621 is regulated by a variable inertia oscillator with silicon balance spring, held in place by a traversing bridge fixed at both sides to improve resistance to shocks and vibrations. Its self-winding system is bidirectional, and, in a first for a TUDOR product, it is certified by the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC). The case is stainless steel, and the watch is waterproof to 100 meters.
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A tough watch deserves an exceptional movement
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METERS BENEATH THE SURFACE
Pelagos is the fruit of more than 60 years of experience in undersea adventure coupled with TUDOR’s peerless technical development. The ultimate tool watch, it encases the first movement developed and produced by TUDOR, beginning a new era in the brand’s history.
PELAGOS®
Self-winding mechanical Manufacture TUDOR MT5612 movement, offi cially certifi ed chronometer, non-magnetic silicon spring, approx. 70 hour power reserve. Waterproof to 500 m, 42 mm titanium and steel case. Visit tudorwatch.com and explore more. TUDOR Watch U.S.A., LLC. New York
Role x
Re a ches Ne w He i gh ts
Rolex unveiled some new-generation models and a new-generation movement this year at Baselworld. The movement, Caliber 3255, exceeds the standard set by the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC), establishing a new level of chronometric performance for Rolex watches. The movement, backed by 14 patents, represents improvements in precision, power reserve, resistance to shocks and magnetism, and reliability.
Rolex thrills collectors with a new caliber and a special Yacht-Master
The new Day-Date 40 model in platinum, with an ice-blue dial. It contains the new Rolex Caliber 3255.
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The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Pearlmaster in yellow gold with 48 baguette-cut sapphires in a blue to green gradient of colors.
The new movement is being used in the latest iteration of the brand’s most prestigious model, the Oyster Perpetual Day-Date, known as the “presidents’ watch” thanks to the well-known and eminent figures who have adopted it. The new Day-Date models, in platinum or 18k gold, are available with a variety of new dials. The dials on the platinum versions of any Rolex are always ice-blue in color, and this one is no exception.
A similar new movement is being used in the latest gem-set models of the Datejust Pearlmaster for ladies in a new 39 mm size, in 18k yellow or white gold. The bezels of these models are set with a color gradient of 48 baguette-cut sapphires — blue to fuchsia pink, blue to green, or orange to yellow.
The new Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master in 18k gold with a black dial was the talk of the Baselworld fair, where it was introduced earlier this year. The Yacht-Master has been in the Rolex line since 1992, but this model is a first in three ways. The case is 18k rose
gold (Everose, as Rolex calls its proprietary alloy) with a ceramic (Cerachrom) bezel. Previously, the Yacht-Master was available only in stainless steel, with a platinum bezel. It is also the first Rolex with a black dial. But even more surprising is the elastomer (synthetic rubber) strap, another first. It’s called Oysterflex, and is made of a very soft, flexible elastomer with an internal cushion system that makes it extremely well fitting and comfortable. The rubber is fitted over metal blades made of a titanium and nickel alloy, so you get the strength of metal and the comfort of rubber. The Yacht-Master 40 has the same cyclops window and Mercedes hands, as well as the same movement, Caliber 3135, as the previous Yacht-Master.
The Oyster Perpetual Lady-Datejust was also updated this year, with a redesigned case, enlarged to 28mm, and a new movement, the automatic Caliber 2236, which is fitted with a Rolex-patented Syloxi hairspring in silicon for superior chronometric performance.
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The Oyster Perpetual Lady-Datejust 28 was updated this year, with a redesigned case, enlarged to 28mm, and a new movement, the automatic Caliber 2236.
Many of the world’s top athletes have served as Rolex ambassadors, and the brand is associated with key sporting events, including Wimbledon Tennis, the US Open Golf Championship, and Formula 1 racing. In the equestrian world, the company is a sponsor of the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping: CHIO Aachen, the CSIO Spruce Meadows Masters Tournament, and CHI Geneva. Rolex is also a sponsor of several yachting events, including the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup and the Rolex Swan Cup — both off the coast of Sardinia — the Rolex Fastnet Race in the Celtic Sea, and the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race in Australia. Brand ambassadors include champion golfers Adam Scott and Tiger Woods, racing legend Tom Kristensen, tennis great Roger Federer, yachtsman Paul Cayard, and equestrian Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum.
The new Yacht-Master, with a black dial, ceramic bezel, and elastomer strap.
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Signature Scintillation
The Albion, first introduced in 1994, is one of David Yurman’s most recognizable designs. Albion is a celebration of the beauty of cushion-shaped gemstones with the signature checkerboard faceting that creates a greater play of color and light. Now, David Yurman unveils a refined new iteration of the Albion, with softer, more sensual edges and a setting that holds the stone closer to the skin. The colored gemstones are backed with sterling silver for enhanced brilliance, and diamonds are set in a mosaic pattern, creating a scintillating sparkle.
David Yurman’s wife, Sybil, once told him she wanted a bracelet that told time. This was the starting point for a timepiece collection that combines signature David Yurman design elements with exceptional technology and craftsmanship. Now, playing on the new look of the Albion Collection, David Yurman is introducing a watch that truly combines timekeeping with jewelry. The watch dial is square with rounded corners, taking its inspiration from the collection’s recognizable cushion-shaped gemstones. The linked bracelet makes the design perfect for pairing with a stack of David Yurman bracelets.
David Yurman, one of America’s leading jewelry designers, has become an icon of American style. A former sculptor, David began to design jewelry more than 30 years ago, developing his passion into a global business. His signature pieces have become legends in jewelry design.
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David Yurman’s Albion collection brings out the beauty of unique gemstones
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Albion stud earrings, with gold domes and white diamonds in sterling silver.
The Albion elongated cushion bracelet, with prasiolite and white diamonds in sterling silver.
Softand feminine
There is nothing like the softness of yellow gold. It is the ultimate feminine jewelry statement, classic and timeless. It works with vintage styles, and vintage dresses, which is important today, as vintage-themed weddings are very much in style right now.
Yellow gold is more subtle than other gold colors, and it is also more natural. There is no such thing as naturally occurring rose, white, or green gold. Gold itself is only one color: yellow. Any other color is produced by mixing pure 24k yellow gold with other metals, creating alloys, or mixes of metals. Adding copper, for example, produces rose gold. Adding nickel or palladium creates white gold. Yellow gold is mixed with traces of nickel, copper, and zinc, which make it stronger and slightly lighter in color than pure gold. It is ideal for jewelry.
Marco Bicego’s new Lunaria collection epitomizes the femininity of soft yellow gold. The collection is inspired by the translucent, disc-shaped seed pods of the Lunaria flower. This unique, organic shape is beautifully interpreted by Bicego with petal-like disks of gold linked by chains. The surfaces of the pods are engraved using the brand’s signature Bulino technique, a satin finish that lends itself particularly well to the motif because it creates an organic look, an essential expression of the Marco Bicego style.
Each delicate, 18k gold petal-like element is surrounded by a carefully forged frame that is given a contrasting high polish for an even closer resemblance to the Lunaria pod of nature. The collection includes necklaces, rings, bracelets, and earrings, some of which incorporate precious gemstones cut in slices to repeat the shape of the flat, petal-like gold elements.
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by CAROL BESLER
Marco Bicego’s yellow gold jewelry is natural, understated, and seductive
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G ol d
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Bold gold jewelry is making a glittering comeback, with modern designs and an anything-goes attitude
Gold is back! The preferred metal of the disco era in all its glittering glory is back in style, particularly in shades of yellow. Designs are more modern, and in some cases more subdued, than they were in the 1980s, of course, with fewer high-polished surfaces and a greater concentration on hand-finishing. The newest way to wear gold is to don multiple pieces at once, mixing sizes, styles, colors, and textures for a look that is as individual as you are. It’s all about mixing, matching, and layering. From several dainty chains to one bold piece of yellow gold jewelry, anything goes. Here are five looks in gold jewelry that are trending right now.
Yellow gold
Soft yellow gold is the ultimate feminine jewelry statement, classic and timeless. It works with vintage styles and dresses, which is important for bridal wear, because vintage-themed weddings are in style right now. Yellow gold can be more subtle than other gold colors, and it is also more natural — gold comes out of the ground in a yellow color. Given a high polish, it is at its most glittering. Gold is set to dominate the red carpet this fall.
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Yellow gold cuff bracelet from the Golden Gate collection by Roberto Coin, constructed by hand to resemble San Francisco’s Golden Gate bridge.
Yellow gold necklace with hand-engraved gold boules, from the Africa collection by Marco Bicego.
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Stacks and layers
The hottest look in jewelry right now is to stack multiple rings or bangles or layers of necklaces. Layering gold pieces in a variety of textures, finishes, colors, sizes, and gemstone accents is a great way to create a look that is a true expression of individual style. The same pieces can be used to change your look on a daily basis, depending on what you’re wearing. This is your chance to be creative and go from bling to delicate or anywhere in between.
Large-linked gold bracelets and necklaces are part of the comeback to big looks in gold. Links are one of the most versatile elements in jewelry, because they can be made in so many different sizes, shapes, and finishes. There is a trend toward square, rectangular, and irregular-shaped links. Hand finishing is important because links are larger, and a bit of texture offers an alternative to a high polish, which is very bold. Fortunately, the bigger sized links also leave lots
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Roberto Coin Double row bangle with Roberto Coin Classic Crossover ring.
Five-strand ring in yellow gold, handtwisted and woven, with the top layer set with diamonds, from the Cairo collection by Marco Bicego.
We love it when the designers do the stacking for you. Gumuchian Nutmeg ring.
Mixed colors
The three most common colors of gold — white, rose, and yellow — are all equally popular right now. You probably already have jewelry and watches in your wardrobe in all three colors, and now it’s acceptable to wear them together. This year, designers are including all three colors in the same pieces or in one collection, with designs that are meant to be mixed together in stacks or layers.
Open spaces
Open-worked pieces have been popular for a couple of years but are now especially important as the trend moves toward larger, often hollow pieces that might be uncomfortably heavy if they were solid. The latest variation on this concept is to design the open spaces with an architectural feel. The Roberto Coin and Ivanka Trump pieces here are inspired by iconic architectural styles in Paris, New York, and San Francisco.
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Yellow gold and diamond ring inspired by architectural silhouettes in Paris.
Margerit blackened silver and gold pendant.
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Cuff with woven gold threads and diamond accents, all handfinished, from the Princess collection by Roberto Coin.
Roberto Coin yellow and white gold earrings with diamonds.
Roberto Coin yellow, rose and white gold with diamonds Poi Mois bracelets.
Gumuchian yellow gold and diamond Cloud Nine ring.
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The Miracle of Pearls
Kokichi Mikimoto made his dream of adorning women with pearls come true in 1893. After years of hard work and experimentation, he cultured the world’s first semi-spherical cultured pearl, the first pearl ever grown by man, cultivated by harnessing natural processes. Kokichi followed up in 1905 with another major achievement, cultivating the world’s first perfectly spherical cultured pearl, and would later also perfect the culturing of black South Sea pearls. Mikimoto’s groundbreaking technique made this coveted gem accessible to women everywhere, carving an everlasting niche in the world of jewelry.
In 1899, the first Mikimoto pearl store was opened in Tokyo’s chic Ginza shopping district, followed soon after by store openings in London, New York, Paris, and Beverly Hills.
By 1907, the company was also making jewelry in its own workshops, using the techniques of European goldsmiths. Today, Mikimoto is not only the world’s foremost producer of cultured pearls, but also a world leader in the design of exceptional jewelry. Mikimoto creations range from traditional fine pearl strands to innovative jewelry that combines pearls with other gemstones in modern designs. Whether it’s the timeless elegance of exceptional pearl strands or designs that represent up-to-the-minute contemporary styles, the quality of the workmanship in Mikimoto jewelry is second to none. Each beautiful piece reflects supreme dedication, passion and care. Amazingly, only the top 5% of all the cultured pearls in the world meet the Mikimoto standards of quality. As Mikimoto says: “To wear Mikimoto is to reflect the purity of the ocean, the mystery of creation, and to know you are adorned with the finest cultured pearls in the world.”
This year, Mikimoto is introducing a bespoke program called “M Customization.” Clients will have an opportunity to collaborate with Mikimoto artisans to create one-of-a-kind pieces featuring Mikimoto cultured pearls. Clients can also choose from some of the world’s finest gemstones, sourced by a team of dedicated procurement specialists. The end result is jewelry that possesses a unique character while retaining Mikimoto’s signature sensibilities of timelessness and elegance.
We are proud to carry an extensive selection of Mikimoto’s products and also to offer customers the opportunity to take part in the “M Customization” program. Our boutique incorporates a special space of honor for the display of Mikimoto’s earrings, rings, bracelets and necklaces incorporating Akoya, as well as natural black, white, golden, multi-color or baroque South Sea cultured pearls.
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“My dream is to adorn the necks of all women around the world with pearls.”
KOKICHI MIKIMOTO, FOUNDER
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The innovative designs of Magerit continually surpass the expectations of even the most discerning clients. It clearly lives up to its tagline, “The Beauty Behind the Mystery.”
When the Madrid-based Magerit brand was established in 1994, it was important to the founders to embrace the essence of Spanish culture. The headquarters were thus based in the heart of Spain, and even the company’s name, Magerit, is an ancient name for the nation’s capital. Like the meaning behind the word, “a place of many streams,” Magerit takes inspiration for its designs from many cultures and regions to create wearable art that is as unique as the women who choose to wear it.
In keeping with these influences, Magerit uses the unlimited ingenuity and savoir-faire of its highly skilled artisans, combined with modern technologies, to develop the brand’s own distinctive and characteristic style in evoking natural and historical motifs. From creating custom-made designs to highly original and refreshing pieces, Magerit makes jewelry in 18k gold, high-quality gemstones, and diamonds. Each individual piece is engraved with a serial number, which guarantees it is a unique, handcrafted item.
One of the most popular of the brand’s award-winning lines is the Babylon collection. Drawing inspiration from the ancient city of Babylon, Magerit uses the majestic wild cat as the focus of the jewelry. Intricate portrayals of the animal’s form within the structure of the pieces, allied with the vibrant colors of gemstones, provide a realism to the jewels and depict perfectly the beauty and dynamic essence of the majestic lion and leopard.
Also remarkable for its natural forms, the Instinto collection is inspired by the relationship between the passions and instincts of the natural world and the feminine world. The exquisite jewels of this collection combine the character, strength, and boldness of an animal — in this case, the panther — with the sensitivity, delicacy, and passion of a woman.
Beauty and prestige in their purest of states are evoked in the Wild Spirits collection. Taking inspiration from the nobility, elegance, and resilient character of the horse, the handcrafted sculptures of these pieces are full of life and movement. These and the many other Magerit collections converge at the point where fantasy serves art, resulting in a unique and special world of fine jewelry.
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the beauty behind the mystery
Lovers of large cats will appreciate the majesty of the leopard perched on this pendant in the Babylon collection.
This beautiful ring features the shared passion of a woman and a panther in the Instinto collection.
The spirit of the wild horse is displayed in this ring in the Wild Spirit collection.
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OYSTER PERPETUAL DAY-DATE IN 18 KT WHITE GOLD