DG Magazine – Issue #4

ISSUE 4

DAVID GARDNER’S JEWELERS GEMOLOGISTS

THE ROLEX CELLINI

GOLD IS TRENDING

WHERE AGGIES GET ENGAGED

HEART FOR GIVING

CELEBRATE WELL A COLLECTION OF CELEBRATIONS

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It’s CUSTOM-ary to Celebrate

Celebrating Partnerships

Carol Besler • Assistant Editorial Director Stephen Lewis • Assistant Copy Editor

Todd Tufts • Editor in Chief/Publisher/Creative Director Vence Vida • Production Manager/Designer Kyle Boyer • Art Director Larry Stuart • Designer Ron Saltiel/RSP Media • Select Jewelry Photography

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e have 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

C E L E B R AT I N G LIVED

DEAN WILE

June 9, 1957 - May 7, 2015 D e a n W i l e g re w u p a f a r m b o y f ro m I o w a . H i s y e a r s o n t h e f a r m , a n d i n F FA a n d 4 H d e v e l o p e d h i s l o v e of agriculture and all things mechanical. When his accident left him a paraplegic, it was his mechanical passion that spurred his love of street rods and hay farming. There weren’t many places h e ’ d r a t h e r b e t h a n o n h i s f a r m w o r k i n g o n o n e o f h i s h o t r o d s o r b a i l i n g h a y.

I t g i v e s u s g r e a t j o y a n d c o m f o r t t o b e a b l e h e l p l o c a l F FA k i d s e v e r y y e a r i n h i s h o n o r a n d m e m o r y.

An endowed scholarship fund has been set up in memory of Dean A. Wile for the College Station F u t u re F a r m e r s o f A m e r i c a ( F FA ) a t C o l l e g e S t a t i o n H i g h S c h o o l .

Y O U C A N H O N O R D E A N We a re n e a r i n g o u r g o a l o f r a i s i n g $ 2 0 , 0 0 0 b y t h e e n d o f t h e y e a r 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 1 8 1 2 We l s h , C S , T X 7 7 8 4 0 - o r - y o u c a n d o n a t e o n l i n e a t g i v e t o k i d s . c s i s d . o rg / d o n a t e .

A LIFE WELL

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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 interests.” “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 challenges!!” “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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Roberto Coin of Roberto Coin Jewelry

Roberto Coin with Marion Cotillard.

“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.”

Cuff with woven gold threads and floral patterns set with diamonds, all handfinished, from the Princess collection.

Yellow gold ring from the Golden Gate collection. The design is inspired by San Francisco’s Golden Gate bridge.

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M A R S A L A IS HAVING A MOMENT

PEAR SHAPED ROSE CUT RUBIES WITH C H A M PA I G N D I A M O N D S S TA C K A B L E F L E X BANGLES SET WITH GARNETS, PINK SAPPHIRES, DIAMONDS, OR RUBIES.

L O C A L LY K N O W N AS THE AGGIE W AT C H , R O L E X CALLS IT A 36MM D AY D AT E

WE BLEED MAROON – P L AT I N U M A N D Y E L L O W G O L D RING WITH OVAL RUBELLITE SURROUNDED BY DIAMONDS

MARCO BICEGO CUSHION TOURMALINE AND DIAMOND RING

W I N E PA I R I N G A m b e r G o o d w i n a c c e s s o r i z e s h e r m a r s a l a d r e s s a n d h a t f r o m C h a r l i ’s w i t h p o p s o f b o l d c o l o r, m i x e d m e t a l s a n d l a y e r e d n e c k l a c e s . L a y e r e d p e n d a n t s b y K a t i e Decker combined with Marco Bicego chain. Stacked bracelets by Magerit.

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IS HERE TO STAY TUDOR BLACK B AY W AT C H W I T H BURGUNDY BEZEL AND B L A C K L E AT H E R STRAP

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 L I G H T A M E T H Y S T, CITRINE, AND TOURMALINE S TA C K A B L E R I N G S

A COLLECTOR GEMSTONE, RED ZIRCON AND DIAMOND RING

YELLOW GOLD AND SAPPHIRE BRACELET, IN A SPECTACULAR RANGE OF COLORS

C R E AT E C O L O R C H A O S 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 a n d M a rc o B i c e g o b l u e L a r i m a r r i n g i n 1 8 k y e l l o w.

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.

“I’ve been so thrilled she’s accepted the risk of a more complicated design each time we’ve collaborated,” said David.

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!

H A N D C R A F T E D 1 8 K A N D P L AT I N U M W W W. P R E C I S I O N S E T. C O M MADE IN AMERICA

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The Rolex Cellini SETTING A STANDARD OF LUXURY

When people think of Rolex, they often think of the iconic sports

The 39mm cases in the Cellini collection are made of 18k white

watches that have brought the company global recognition — the

or Everose gold, cast by Rolex in its own foundry. A characteristic

Oyster series of chronographs, regatta timers, and record-setting

feature is the double bezel, domed on the inside and delicately

dive watches. But Rolex has another, more classical side: the Cellini.

fluted on the outside.

This collection of dress watches is a contemporary interpretation of

Vintage features include the slightly domed caseback and the

classic watch design that combines the best of Rolex know-how and

flared shape of the screw-down crown. The dials are either lacquered

the refinements of timeless design. The name of the collection is

or embellished with a black or a silver-plated classic “rayon flammé

inspired by Italian Renaissance artist Benvenuto Cellini, who was a

de la gloire” guilloché motif and adorned with gold applique hour

goldsmith and a sculptor to the popes. The designs pay tribute to the

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clean lines and harmonious proportions of monumental architecture.

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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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TUDOR North Flag A tough watch deserves an exceptional movement

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

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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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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, officially certified 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

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Rolex

Reaches New Heights 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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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 The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Pearlmaster in yellow gold with 48 baguette-cut sapphires in a blue to green gradient of colors.

shocks and magnetism, and reliability.

The new movement is being used in the latest iteration of the

gold (Everose, as Rolex calls its proprietary alloy) with a ceramic

brand’s most prestigious model, the Oyster Perpetual Day-Date,

(Cerachrom) bezel. Previously, the Yacht-Master was available

known as the “presidents’ watch” thanks to the well-known and

only in stainless steel, with a platinum bezel. It is also the first

eminent figures who have adopted it. The new Day-Date models,

Rolex with a black dial. But even more surprising is the elastomer

in platinum or 18k gold, are available with a variety of new dials.

(synthetic rubber) strap, another first. It’s called Oysterflex, and

The dials on the platinum versions of any Rolex are always ice-blue

is made of a very soft, flexible elastomer with an internal cushion

in color, and this one is no exception.

system that makes it extremely well fitting and comfortable. The

A similar new movement is being used in the latest gem-set

rubber is fitted over metal blades made of a titanium and nickel

models of the Datejust Pearlmaster for ladies in a new 39 mm

alloy, so you get the strength of metal and the comfort of rubber.

size, in 18k yellow or white gold. The bezels of these models are

The Yacht-Master 40 has the same cyclops window and Mercedes

set with a color gradient of 48 baguette-cut sapphires — blue to

hands, as well as the same movement, Caliber 3135, as the previous

fuchsia pink, blue to green, or orange to yellow.

Yacht-Master.

The new Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master in 18k gold with a black

The Oyster Perpetual Lady-Datejust was also updated this year,

dial was the talk of the Baselworld fair, where it was introduced

with a redesigned case, enlarged to 28mm, and a new movement,

earlier this year. The Yacht-Master has been in the Rolex line since

the automatic Caliber 2236, which is fitted with a Rolex-patented

1992, but this model is a first in three ways. The case is 18k rose

Syloxi hairspring in silicon for superior chronometric performance.

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.

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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.

Rolex has introduced several new versions of the Oyster Perpetual, with new dials and new sizes.

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Signature Scintillation

David Yurman’s Albion collection brings out the beauty of unique gemstones

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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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.

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Marco Bicego’s yellow gold jewelry is natural, understated, and seductive

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.

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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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Bold gold jewelry is making a glittering comeback, with modern designs and an anything-goes attitude

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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 and diamond earrings by Katie Decker.

Yellow gold necklace with hand-engraved gold boules, from the Africa collection by Marco Bicego.

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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 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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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.

Five-strand ring in yellow gold, handtwisted and woven, with the top layer set with diamonds, from the Cairo collection by Marco Bicego.

Roberto Coin Double row bangle with Roberto Coin Classic Crossover ring.

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We love it when the designers do the stacking for you. Gumuchian Nutmeg ring.

Links

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 of room for setting diamond accents.

Italian designed white gold and yellow gold oval link bracelet and Roberto Coin large oval link yellow gold bracelet.

Marco Bicego brushed circle bracelet.

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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.

Margerit blackened silver and gold pendant.

Roberto Coin yellow, rose and white gold with diamonds Poi Mois bracelets.

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Roberto Coin yellow and white gold earrings with diamonds.

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.

Yellow gold and diamond ring inspired by architectural silhouettes in Paris.

Gumuchian yellow gold and diamond Cloud Nine ring.

Cuff with woven gold threads and diamond accents, all handfinished, from the Princess collection by Roberto Coin.

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The Miracle of Pearls “My dream is to adorn the necks of all women around the world with pearls.”

KOKICHI MIKIMOTO, FOUNDER

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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the beauty behind the mystery 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.”

This beautiful ring features the shared passion of a woman and a panther in the Instinto collection.

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

Lovers of large cats will appreciate the majesty of the leopard perched on this pendant in the Babylon collection.

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

The spirit of the wild horse is displayed in this ring in the Wild Spirit collection.

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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