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PRESIDENT & CEO John A. Green CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Cassie Wildman C H I E F O P E R AT I O N S O F F I C E R Doug Higginbotham MARKETING DIRECTOR Sarah Karp Ward DIRECTOR OF STORES Charlie Green GRAPHIC DESIGNER Paden Dickinson

4 A Message from the Green Family 6 Season of Splendor 15 Make a Splash 20 Pearls of the Kimberly: A Journey to the Edge of the World 26 Gift Guide: Marco Bicego 28 Gift Guide: Roberto Coin 30 Gift Guide: David Yurman 31 Cheers! 36 Lux Love Stories 38 Guests Will Be Thankful 42 The Joy of Gifting 44 Make a Wish 46 Westport, Thank You 49 Bricco’s Raw Brussels Sprout Salad 50 At Your Service 53 His Signature Style 56 Cask Confidential 58 Lux Happenings 60 Ski in Splendor 64 Lux Gold 68 The Ancient Meets Hi-Tech 70 Shaping the Future

EDITOR IN CHIEF Rita Guarna C R E AT I V E D I R E C T O R Stephen Vitarbo S E N I O R A S S O C I AT E E D I T O R Darius Amos A S S I S TA N T E D I T O R Kirsten Meehan CONTRIBUTING EDITORS Christen Fisher Everett Potter

PUBLISHER Lizette Chin A DV E R T I S I N G / P R O D U C T I O N SERVICES Griff Dowden Christopher Ferrante Jacquelynn Fischer Catherine Rosario

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Gift Guide: Mikimoto Cheers to the Sun See It All from Up There Secrets of the Seychelles Fall Fun from Our Table to Yours Festive Sparkle The Tiles That Bind Us Good Watch Hunting Lux Locations The Lux Bond & Green Guide

ON THE COVER Cushion-Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, 15.95 cts.; Uniform Diamond Line Necklace, 25.77 cts.; Herringbone Pattern Diamond Bracelet, 16.40 cts. All in 18K White Gold. Prices available upon request.

ACCO U N T I N G Kasie Carleton Urszula Janeczko Steven Resnick PUBLISHED BY Wainscot Media CHAIRMAN Carroll V. Dowden PRESIDENT & CEO Mark Dowden SENIOR VICE PRESIDENTS Edward R. Burns Lizette Chin Thomas Flannery Rita Guarna VICE PRESIDENTS Nigel Edelshain Noelle Heffernan Maria Regan Steven Resnick

Jewelry has been enlarged to show detail. Due to the fluctuating prices of diamonds, gold and platinum, prices are subject to change without notice and may vary depending on size, quality and availability. While we have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information in this magazine, we are not responsible for errors or omissions. ACCENT is published by Wainscot Media, 1 Maynard Drive, Park Ridge NJ 07656, in association with Lux Bond & Green. Copyright © 2026 by Wainscot Media, LLC. All rights reserved. Editorial Contributions: Write to Editor, Lux Bond & Green, 1 Maynard Drive, Park Ridge NJ 07656. The magazine is not responsible for the return or loss of unsolicited submissions. Subscription Services: To change an address or request a subscription, write to Subscriptions, Lux Bond & Green, 1 Maynard Drive, Park Ridge NJ 07656, or call 201.573.5541. Advertising Inquiries: Contact Lizette Chin at 201.571.2077 or lizette.chin@wainscotmedia.com. Printed In The U.S.A. Volume 23, Issue 2. © 2026

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Seasons Greetings The year has flown by, and here we are in November, preparing for the holiday season and the winter months ahead. As we reflect on the year, we feel incredibly fortunate to be in the “happiness business.” Jewelry, watches, and gifts are ultimately about celebrating life’s special moments, and we are grateful for the many new and returning customers who place their trust in our family. We are living in a rapidly changing world, with artificial intelligence and new technologies influencing the way we communicate, work, and do business. Yet through all this change, some things remain constant. Our customers are job No. 1, and our commitment to exceptional service remains at the heart of everything we do. The 100 professionals at LBG embrace the core values that have guided our family for generations: customer service, teamwork, respect, integrity, excellence, and accountability. It is particularly special to have generations four and five working side by side. The fifth generation is actively involved in leading the business, bringing new energy, ideas, and perspective while honoring the traditions that have shaped us for generations. With five locations, an expanding webstore, Store Fifty-Two, and hopes of opening our longanticipated Mystic location in 2027, we continue to grow and adapt while remaining committed to being the premier jeweler throughout the region. This year, we once again traveled around the world in search of beautiful design, exceptional quality, and value. From the finest jewelry, watch, and gift capitals of the world to talented designers and makers closer to home, we are always looking for distinctive products to share with you. We are pleased to have expanded our brand partnerships this year, welcoming Norqain watches and several exciting boutique jewelry designers to our portfolio. We are also expanding our services, investing in our people, and raising the level of professionalism and expertise we provide, always with the goal of exceeding your expectations. We invite you to visit one of our stores or shop online. We value your business, but even more, we value your friendship, conversations, and input. After all, the relationships we build with our customers are what make what we do so meaningful. As we enter this special time of year, we want to thank you for your continued confidence and support. From our family to yours, we wish you a wonderful holiday season filled with happiness, good health, friendship, and many memorable moments.

The Green Family

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n o s a e S OF r o d n e l p S

Celebrate the season in diamonds, gemstones, and pearls, each selected to make gifting feel unforgettable.

Inside Out Hoop Earrings with Diamonds in 18K White Gold, $30,000; Emerald-Cut Diamond Line Necklace in Platinum, $98,500; Diamond and Sapphire Line Necklace in 18K White Gold, $160,000; Mixed Gemstone Bracelet with Sapphires, Emeralds and Diamonds in 18K White Gold, $27,500; Emerald-Cut Eternity Diamond Band in Platinum, $35,500; Oval Sapphire Ring in 18K White Gold, $70,000

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Inside Out Diamond Hoop Earrings in 18K White Gold, $30,000; Uniform Diamond Line Necklace in 18K White Gold, $35,500; Uniform Diamond Line Necklace in 18K White Gold, $63,500, Uniform Diamond Line Necklace in 14K White Gold, $50,000; Diamond Eternity Band in Platinum, $29,500; Oval Diamond Hidden Halo Ring in Platinum, $184,500

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Formed deep within the Earth billions of years ago, these finite and unique natural wonders are the oldest objects you will ever touch. Natural diamonds provide employment, education, and healthcare for local communities from the Northwest Territories of Canada to Botswana in Southern Africa and protect vulnerable ecosystems for the future. Discover Our Natural Diamond Jewelry Collections

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Mikimoto Akoya Cultured Pearl and Diamond Bow Charm Necklace in 18K White Gold, $13,000; Mikimoto Akoya Cultured Pearl and Diamond Rondelle Necklace in 18K White Gold, $9,000; Mikimoto Akoya Cultured Pearl and Diamond Rondelle Necklace in 18K White Gold, $45,000; Mikimoto South Sea Cultured Drop Pearl Earrings with Diamonds in 18K White Gold, $35,000; Diamond Eternity Band in Platinum, $29,500; Diamond Line Bracelet, $34,550; Diamond Accented Ring, $195,500

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Diamond Eternity Band in Platinum, $29,500; Oval Diamond Eternity Band in Platinum, $33,850; Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring in Platinum, $100,000; Emerald and Diamond Halo Bracelet in 18K White Gold, $26,000

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IN GOOD COMPANY Since 1898, we have been providing customized gifting solutions to hundreds of businesses, academic institutions, events, and nonprofits.

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Make A Splash Dial up the drama with the coolest timepieces.

Grand Seiko SLGA026 Atrea Blue 40 Spring Drive 5 Days from the Evolution 9 Collection, $11,000. Available in West Hartford.

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Breitling Limited Edition Chronomat Automatic 36 Victoria Beckham, $30,700. Available in Glastonbury.

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Omega Speedmaster 38 Milano Cortina 2026, $6,800. Available in Glastonbury.

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PEARLS OF THE KIMBERLEY: A JOURNEY TO THE EDGE OF THE WORLD T

here is a particular kind of silence that settles over the Kimberley coast at dusk — the kind that makes you forget, for a moment, that you’ve spent the better part of two days in transit just to hear it. Nineteen hours from JFK airport to Auckland, New Zealand. Another short flight to Sydney, Australia, a quick shower, coffee, and straight back out the door—because when the world’s finest pearls are waiting, you do not waste daylight. My wife Norma Jean and I have chased beautiful gems and minerals across four continents. We’ve stood in diamond mines in South Africa, walked the De Beers trading floors in Botswana, and wandered the ateliers in the USA, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Geneva, Basel, and the Italian hill towns of Vicenza, Florence, and Arezzo— towns where, if I’m honest, I think I first learned to cook, somewhere around a workbench in Valenza in 1989. But nothing quite prepared us for what awaited in the wild, ancient beauty of Northwest Australia, home to the Paspaley family and the South Sea pearl.

By John and Norma Green

A DESTINY BUILT ON NERVE AND NACRE In Sydney, we sat down to lunch with our dear friend Chris Paspaley, third-generation director of the Paspaley pearling family— the undisputed royalty of the South Sea pearl world. Chris walked us through the company’s private vault, black-and-white photographs of his grandfather, a 19-year-old Greek immigrant who arrived with nothing but nerve and set out into the pearling grounds of the northwest coast in the 1930s. It’s easy, holding a luminous strand of pearls under gallery lighting, to forget what it took to get there: divers in cumbersome gear fighting brutal weather and real dangers, decades before anyone thought to farm a pearl rather than simply hunt for one. In the late 1940s, the family petitioned the Australian government to help

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pioneer sustainable pearl cultivation—a gamble that over the past 70 years they now produce the finest white South Sea pearls and mother-of-pearl on Earth. In the Sydney workshop, long-tenured staff sorted recently harvested pearls to match necklaces and jewelry entirely by hand and sight, the same painstaking artistry that first drew Norma to this gemstone decades ago, back when she strung pearls for her family’s jewelry business in Galveston, Texas, and long before we’d even married. Watching it in the Paspaley studio, we understood something that too few people in our industry ever really grasp: The making of a beautiful pearl necklace is not manufacturing; it is art. I first encountered this world of pearls in 1989, on a buying trip for Japanese Akoya pearls in Kobe, Japan, where Kokichi Mikimoto led the cultivation of smaller size pearls. The rarer South Sea pearls were just then trickling into our stores through a small number of wholesalers. Fast-forward almost four decades, and Lux Bond & Green had become the very first American retailer to represent Paspaley—a family and brand that has spent almost a hundred years perfecting the five virtues of the wondrous pearl: luster, complexion, shape, color, and size. This trip, I liked to joke, made me the plusone to Norma’s lifelong pearl obsession.

INTO THE KIMBERLEY From Sydney we flew five hours west to Broome, a centerpiece of Australian pearling, where divers first hunted natural pearls and mother-of-pearl in the 1800s. There, we boarded the Paspaley Pearl—a private vessel built for exactly one purpose: to carry a small group of guests into one of the most remote and untouched coastlines on the planet. Our fellow travelers were mostly Australians, full of warmth and wonderful turns of phrase, and our evenings were spent over Michelin-caliber dinners and delicious wines, many from the family vineyards, while the ship cut quietly through the dark. By day, the Kimberley unveiled itself in magnificent pieces: first with sunset cocktails on the pristine, uninhabited sands of Silica Beach, and the Indian Ocean dissolving into tranquilizing colors as the sun dropped below the ocean’s horizon. We anchored next at Kuri Bay, one of the first sites ever approved for South Sea pearl cultivation, and watched technicians perform a kind of surgery—seeding 4-year-old oysters with the skill of master jewelers and the patience of scientists, knowing it would be two years before they’d learn whether a single gem-quality pearl had formed inside the oyster shell. Later, aboard the mothership near Hummock Island, we cracked open these massive Pinctada Maxima oysters in a “pearl reveal,” better understanding how a tiny crab protected the oyster from predators and tasting the fresh pearl meat—and came away with a sobering statistic: not one pearl in that particular group of eight oysters met the supreme standards to ever carry the Paspaley name. After holding a number of loose pearls in Sydney ranging from a delicate 10mm to a staggering 20mm, in every shape from perfect rounds to elegant keshis, it hit home just how rare true perfection is. continued...

THIS PAGE: Norma outside Paspaley’s Sydney flagship store; examining and sorting recently harvested pearls; Norma and Chris reviewing a selection of Keshi pearls. OPPOSITE: John and Norma Green with Chris Paspaley.

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“It is, in the end, a symphony—nature, hard work, science, technology, and generations of a family’s accumulated craft, all working in concert to produce something astonishing. ” JOHN GREEN

THIS PAGE: Learning about ancient Aboriginal rock art; an oyster revealing its pearl; an oyster cleaning vessel in Broome; a crocodile along the Hunter River; a Paspaley pearling vessel in Kuri Bay. OPPOSITE: John and Norma Green with their fellow travelers.

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CROCODILES, ROCK ART, AND A REEF THAT BREATHES The Kimberley region does not let you forget you are a guest in something much older and wilder than yourself. At Prince Frederick Harbour and the Hunter River, we set out by Zodiac in search of saltwater crocodiles, our naturalist recounting—with visible relish—how the reptile swims invisible just beneath the surface until the instant they strike. We spotted two during our journey, seeing nothing but three armored eyelids breaking the water, and then a third sunning itself, utterly unbothered, on a muddy bank. At Bigge Island and Wary Bay, we walked in a freshwater cove with members of the Uunguu Aboriginal people showing us Aboriginal rock art and ceremonial sites left by their ancestors and recounting stories of their ancient culture. Later we dressed in the ochre and rust tones of the Kimberley, before a Zodiac landing delivered us to a hidden cave for lunch that none of us will forget. Nothing, though, prepared us for Montgomery Reef—one of the largest tidal reef systems on Earth, a place Sir David Attenborough himself once called a natural wonder. The tides here swing an almost unbelievable 30 feet, and as we motored out by Zodiac, we watched the reef seem to rise up out of the sea in real time, waterfalls cascading off its edges into the channels around us, sea turtles and fish darting beneath us, and birds wheeling overhead. Our final outing about the Pearl, near the Lacepede Islands, turned into something almost primeval. A short Zodiac trip to spot a rare booby colony became an encounter with scores of fresh turtle tracks—the green sea turtles that don’t breed until about age 20 and can live half a century, having crawled ashore that very night to lay their eggs on the same beach they return to, year after year. Blue- and white-faced boobies wheeled above us; sea turtles surfaced and dove alongside our Zodiacs; a lone crocodile watched from a distance; a manta ray shot past like a shadow with wings. It was, without exaggeration, thrilling from the first minute to the last.

We watched the meticulous and relentless work of clearing “biofoulers”—barnacles and marine growth that compete with the oyster for nutrients and choke off the very water flow that lets it slowly and patiently build the incredible nacre thickness unlike any other pearl in the world—and learn of the pearls journey to harvest. They handed us two shells from the adjacent pearling boat, and the sheer weight of a living oyster took us both by surprise. Prying one open is no easy task, and every single crack carries a small jolt of anticipation—because the prize is not only the South Sea pearl. The shell itself, or the mother-of-pearl, might eventually be cut and polished for jewelry and for the dials of the world’s most internationally recognized jewelry houses and watch brands. And when a pearl has finished its full cycle—eight to 10 years in the ocean—the oyster yields one final gift: a rich, scallop-like meat. “Pearl meat” is nothing like the oysters we eat back home, and absolutely a delicious delicacy. It is, in the end, a symphony—nature, hard work, science, technology, and generations of a family’s accumulated craft, all working in concert to produce something astonishing. Standing on that boat in the Indian Ocean, watching a hundred years of family history unfold in real time, we understood exactly why Norma and I had traveled to the far side of the world to see it for ourselves. The Paspaley collections of South Sea pearl strands, Lavalier, Cicada, Dive, Wild, and Kimberley are the reason to shop with our family for the unparalleled quality, value, and beauty that the Paspaley family has created with South Sea pearls, mother of pearl, Keshi pearls, and other gemstones generated from the inspiration from Australia with the master goldsmiths and designers that have manufactured their incredible jewelry. Thank you, Chris, Mick, Honey, and your incredible family and team for an adventure like no other. Your beautiful country and business create wonders of the world!

BACK TO BROOME, THE PEARL FARM AND THE PASPALEY BRAND After one last spectacular sunset and a final gourmet dinner with the friends we had made along the way—the kind of friends you hope will show up on your doorstep one day—we sailed back into Broome. We spent a quieter day exploring the town, visiting the Paspaley store, and having dinner with Chris, his charming mother, and her husband. Our last stop before our trip home was the real engine room of it all: a trip to the Paspaley Broome pearl farms and facilities. They have another large facility in Darwin, Australia, and this is all part of the third-largest fleet of boats in Australia, spanning a stretch of coast roughly equivalent to the distance from Moscow to London. How cool it was to witness the red ochre dirt of the region painting the landscape the orange red hue as our amphibious craft maneuvered into the Indian Ocean with Will and Pouchy, seasoned Paspaley staff, who educated us on the floating farms that hold more than a million oysters was very cool.

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Inspired by the rich colors of India, the Jaipur Color Collection transforms gold and precious gemstones into wearable works of art.

For more than two and a half decades, Marco Bicego has cultivated a design language that is both distinctive and enduring. Sinuous and architectural, harmonious and sensual, each creation is defined by an effortless elegance and a thoughtful use of color that invites both admiration and imagination. This season, color takes center stage in the Jaipur Color Collection. Inspired by the storied city of Jaipur in northern India—renowned for its rose-hued palaces, vibrant bazaars and centuriesold gemstone traditions—the collection pairs luminous gold with an array of vivid gemstones. Topaz recalls the shimmer of water, peridot evokes sunlight filtering through leaves and citrine glows with the warmth of a setting sun. Crafted with the timeless artistry of Italian goldsmithing, each piece is designed to bring a sense of beauty, color and sophistication to everyday wear. Clockwise from top left: 18K Gold and Blue Topaz Necklace, $7,950; 18K Gold and Blue Topaz Bracelet, $3,800; 18K Gold and Blue Topaz Band Ring, $2,450; 18K Gold and Blue Topaz Hoops, $3,300; 18K Gold and Blue Topaz Five-Drop Earrings, $2,900; 18K Gold and Turquoise Band Ring, $2,300; 18K Gold and Blue Topaz Band Ring, $2,450; 18K Gold and Peridot Band Ring, $2,700; 18K Gold and Citrine Band Ring, $2,300; 18K Gold and Garnet Band Ring, $2,300; 18K Gold and Amethyst Band Ring, $2,300. All prices are subject to change.

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roberto coin For 30 years, the iconic jewelry brand has been creating wearable works of art. Which masterpiece will you own next?

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Great art begins with a spark of inspiration. Sometimes it springs from history, from nature, from the rich culture that surrounds the artist—and sometimes from all of these, woven together with a dream. In 1996, Roberto Coin experienced such a dream, one so compelling that it inspired him to establish the jewelry house that bears his name. For nearly three decades, the Roberto Coin brand has cultivated a creative identity rooted in that original vision, where intuition becomes artistry, imagination becomes beauty and every dream dances into reality. The milestone is being celebrated with Meraviglia—Italian for “Wonder”—a breathtaking high jewelry collection, along with an opulent gala in Venice,

Coin’s hometown. As Coin reflects, “For me, wonder is never something static. Wonder lives in change, in the ability to look beyond what we have already created. It is in this constant evolution that I find the truest expression of creativity.” That spirit of innovation is woven throughout Roberto Coin’s signature collections. Celebrate Roberto Coin’s anniversary and explore Love In Verona, its four-petaled flower motif, a homage to the celebrated Italian city. Embrace a shimmering take on heritage with Venetian Princess Carnival, which glows with iridescent mother-of-pearl. Or reach for the delicate Princess Flower, glowing with gold and glittering with the perfect touch of diamond—an ode of feminine refinement and beauty.

Opposite page: Brand founder Roberto Coin at his eponymous jewelry house’s 30-year anniversary gala in Venice. Product, clockwise from top: 18K Yellow/White Gold Princess Flower Small Open Frame Diamond Necklace, $2,850; 18K Yellow Gold Venetian Princess Carnival Mother-Of-Pearl Flower Station Necklace, $4,950; 18K Yellow/ White Gold Princess Flower Medium Diamond Stud Earrings, $4,900; 18K Yellow/White Gold Princess Flower Small Open Frame Diamond Stud Earrings, $3,600; 18K Yellow/White Gold Princess Flower Alternating Diamond Bracelet, $15,950. This page, product, clockwise from top left: 18K Yellow Gold Venetian Princess Carnival Mother-Of-Pearl Flower Station Bracelet, $3,350; 18K Yellow/White Gold Princess Flower Pavé Diamond Lariat Necklace, $5,350; 18K Yellow/ White Gold Princess Flower Diamond Ring, $6,350; 18K Yellow Gold Love In Verona Wide Ridged Diamond Hoop Earrings, $6,150; 18K Yellow Gold Love In Verona Ridged Diamond Bangle, $13,700. This page, below: Held in Venice in June of 2026, the Roberto Coin 30th Anniversary Gala was a celebration of art, creativity, wonder and beautiful jewels.

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david yurman This season, celebrate the ones you love with signature designs from one of America’s most iconic jewelry houses.

When a jewelry house’s story is also a love story, its spirit resonates through every creation—and no brand illustrates that more beautifully than David Yurman. Founded by sculptor David Yurman and his wife, painter Sybil Yurman, the iconic design house has long championed the idea of jewelry as effortlessly wearable art. The iconic Cable motif remains its defining signature, evolved in modern Sculpted Cable designs by David and Sybil’s son, Evan Yurman. Embrace the energy of New York City—the Yurmans’ hometown— with the DY Mercer® Collection, inspired by the creative pulse of SoHo, or Madison®, whose sculptural chain links echo the rhythm and vitality of Manhattan. For a more romantic expression, discover the Starburst Collection, inspired by a magical moment David and Sybil shared beneath the Paris sky. Clockwise from top left: Starburst Pendant Necklace in Sterling Silver and 18K Gold with Diamonds, $1,950; DY Madison® Smooth Hoop Earrings in Sterling Silver and 14K Gold, $1,950; DY Mercer® Three-Row Hoop Earrings in Sterling Silver and 14K Gold with Diamonds, $1,550; DY Mercer® Color Stone Ring in Sterling Silver and 18K Gold with Sky Blue Topaz, $795; DY Mercer® Multi-Row Ring in 18K Gold with Diamonds, $9,400; DY Madison® Chain Bracelet in 18K Gold, $5,900; Sculpted Cable Chain Bracelet in Sterling Silver, $675. All prices subject to change.

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Cheers!

Raise a glass to celebrate the season with these spectacular adornments.

David Yurman - DY Mercer® Circular Drop Earrings with Diamonds in 18K Yellow Gold, $9,200; DY Mercer® Chain Bracelet with Diamonds in 18K Yellow Gold, $24,000

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Lux Bond & Green Estate Collection - Diamond Flower Motif Brooch in Platinum, $11,000; Diamond Art Deco Geometric Bracelet in 18K White Gold, $37,500; Diamond Station Bracelet in 18K White Gold and Black Enamel, $2,000

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Engineering Dreams. Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 Le Petit Prince, Ref. 3881 The spirit that leads the Little Prince beyond his asteroid continues to inspire us at IWC Schaffhausen: driven by curiosity, courage, and the pursuit of new horizons. Powered by the IWC-manufactured 69385 caliber, this 41-millimeter stainless steel chronograph pays tribute to Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s beloved tale. The deep blue, sunray-finished dial recalls the vastness of space – created for those who never stop exploring what lies beyond the horizon.

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Diamond Stretch Bracelet in 14K Yellow Gold, $18,900; Diamond Stretch Bracelet in 14K White Gold, $18,900; Diamond Five Row Eternity Ring in 18K White Gold, $18,500

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preferred financing program The Lux Bond & Green card, issued by Wells Fargo Bank N.A., is part of our Preferred Financing Program*, designed to offer you the flexibility to make your dreams a reality. With a quick and secure application process, you can easily apply in-store or learn more online at LBGreen.com. Experience our exceptional selection, service, quality, and value, and let us earn your trust for a lasting relationship. *Subject to credit approval. Minimum monthly payments required. Initial account activation in-store only.

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LUX stories Lux Bond & Green has been helping couples say “I Do” since 1898.

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Hannah & Ryan, July 2026; Joy & Dominic, May 2026; Justin & Nina, June 2026; Alex & Lindsey, June 2026; Joey & Stephanie, June 2026; Eric & Alyssa, August 2026; Roy & Viktoriia, May 2026; Patrick & Griffin, August 2025; Gary Striewski & Abbey Carnivale, July 2026 . OPPOSITE PAGE: Gary Striewski & Abbey Carnivale, July 2026 (Photo by Move Mountains Co.)

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guests will be thankful Elegant yet relaxed, the harvest season’s finest gatherings celebrate comfort with cultivated style.

“My thanksgiving,” wrote Henry David Thoreau, “is perpetual.” Granted, you may think of that three-syllable word as something less perpetual and more capitalized. For many of us, Thanksgiving is a specific day in late November in which we join with our guests to freely indulge. Its origins come, of course, from a bountiful harvest. But the gratitude that lies at the holiday’s heart can be your guiding spirit in this rich, suggestive season whether your dinner party is on that special date or not. As the air sharpens and evenings lengthen, entertaining becomes less about performance and more about plenty—it’s the quiet elegance of guests lingering over pie and wine long after the fire has burned low. The most memorable autumn tables, whether or not for a capital-T Thanksgiving feast, are layered, never overly styled. A palette drawn from the season itself—burnished amber, moss, tobacco and soft cream—creates immediate depth. Ribbons tied around linen napkins, smoked glassware, candlesticks and bowls of

miniature gourds or wild pears lend a sense of ease. And reflect a flair for the unique. “I light a lot of candles and never set the table the same way twice, whether we have a house full of guests or it’s just the two of us,” says renowned interior designer Barry Darr Dixon in Margot Shaw’s latest book, Flowering Outdoors: Gardens & Parties (Rizzoli New York). “Some treasured pieces travel from table to table and year to year, but I never want a repeat performance.” For a Thanksgiving get-together at their Edwardian manor in Virginia, Elway Hall, Dixon and Will Thomas, a senior vice president of TTR Sotheby’s International Real Estate, let their creativity guide them as they prepared for the event. Dixon handled décor, and Thomas took care of the menu. “The duo’s respective talents make an invitation to Elway a coveted one,” Shaw writes in her book. The result was a baroque-inspired feast juxtaposed against the estate’s rustic barn, a gathering that was both elegant and relaxed, just like the season they were celebrating.

Natural elements found on a farm or in one’s own yard can be used to create a perfect autumn tablescape. “I cut branches from the maple trees, the ginkgoes and the oaks, with their leaves all offering different hues,” says interior designer Barry Darr Dixon. “Branches of berries add another texture to floral arrangements and help out as tall, vertical elements on tables.”

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This page, from left: Dixon and Will Thomas, a real-estate executive, host parties at Elway Hall, their Edwardian estate in Virginia. For a fall feast, a massive grapevine from Napa Valley is used to anchor the dessert table. Dixon commissioned the tea service from a silversmith during a trip to Argentina. Dixon and Thomas with their dog, Dinah. Opposite: A chalkboard mounted behind the buffet table displays the menu for the day (including roasted acorn squash) and subtly reveals the hosts’ efforts in the kitchen.

All images are reprinted with permission from Flowering Outdoors: Gardens & Parties by Margot Shaw, © Rizzoli New York, 2026. Photography by Erik Kvalsvik.

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Simon Pearce Bubble Twist Evergreen Trees, available in 6”, 10” and 14”, $205–$375.

Herend Tropical Snowman, available in Blue and Black, $295 each; Skiing Snowman in Rust, $350.

Oak Forest Glitter Candles return for the season, handrolled in natural beeswax with a festive shimmer, $32 per pair.

William Yeoward Crystal Iris Candlesticks, set of 2, $300; Baccarat Mille Nuits Candlesticks, set of 2, $660; Simon Pearce Small Hartland Candlestick, $190; Major Molasses Ornament, $65; Sterling Santa Ornament, $35; Herend Medium Simple Christmas Tree in Key Lime, $645; Herend Simple Christmas Tree in Raspberry, $450.

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THE JOY OF GIFTING Explore the pieces that light up the season and become part of family traditions.

his holiday season, invite extra beauty into the everyday. Look to gifts for the home that feel thoughtful, decorative, and ready to become part of the celebration. Sculptural candlesticks bring warmth to the table, while hand-finished ornaments and whimsical Herend figurines add personality to mantels, trees, and displays. Seasonal serveware makes even a quiet morning or casual toast feel more special, while handblown evergreen trees from Simon Pearce bring a luminous touch to winter décor. These are the pieces that make the home feel dressed for the season, whether given to a gracious host, a close friend, or someone building traditions of their own. Made to be enjoyed year after year, each gift brings a sense of occasion to the rituals that make the holidays feel like home.

Aria Holiday Collection: Rectangular Platter, $66; Cocktail Plate, $32; Mug, $46 each. Santa Delivering Gifts Nutcracker, $600; Nostalgic Santa Claus Nutcracker, $342.

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Limited Edition Birthday Cake Plate, $68; Mariposa Number Candle Holder 10 Piece Set, $61; Birthday Bear Plush Toy with Gift Box in Pink and Aqua, $45 each.

MAKE A W ISH

Celebrate life’s sweetest beginnings with thoughtful gifts for little ones, chosen to be cherished for years to come. From first birthdays to the little milestones in between, some gifts just feel extra special. For the little ones, we love pieces that are sweet, personal, and made to be enjoyed now and remembered later, from tiny jewelry to keepsakes and playful treasures. A delicate necklace may mark a meaningful first, while the birthday plate and a new plush toy bear adds a personal touch to the day. Soft companions and hand-finished objects bring warmth and charm without losing the joy of gifting something special. The best choices feel considered, beautifully made, and suited to the child they are given to. Whether selected for a first birthday, a christening, or another milestone, these pieces offer more than a moment of delight. They become part of the stories, photographs, and traditions families return to year after year, giving each occasion a sense of permanence and making the gift itself part of the memory. Explore our picks made to make every birthday wish feel a little more special.

Herend Birthday Bear in Key Lime, $395; Herend Cupcake in Raspberry, $185; Herend Birthday Cupcake with Candle, $215; Reed & Barton Sweet Dreams Waterglobe, $84; Charm Bracelet with Christmas Charms in Sterling Silver, $95; Baby Cross, $70; Cross with Diamond Center in 14K Yellow Gold, $355; Blue Topaz Pendant, $150; Blue Topaz Stud Earrings, $100. All jewelry in Sterling Silver unless otherwise noted.

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WESTPORT, THANK YOU Celebrating 30 years on Main Street and a community we're proud to call home. By John A. Green

THE SEARCH Just over thirty years ago, we started driving around the beautiful community of Westport, Connecticut. Back then, expansion didn't happen with a click of a mouse—-there was no internet full of statistics, visuals, and real estate listings to study from a desk. You had to go and see it in person. Lux Bond & Green was lucky to have many customers shopping with us from all over Fairfield County, and quite a few of them told us the same thing: This is a great town that needs a luxury generational family-owned jeweler. I started exploring, visited several times, sat and watched the traffic along with the customers, so I could report back to my father and brother.

FINDING MAIN STREET After many more trips meeting everyone in the area offering jewelry or watches, I suggested that Main Street—not Route 1—was the right direction for a future Lux Bond & Green. We'd always believed location, location, location was the smartest business move when expanding, and back then Brooks Corner had an empty storefront, tucked next to Crabtree & Evelyn and Brooks Brothers, which was once home to a workout studio called Fitness Source. It felt like the perfect spot to show our family. Everyone was excited about the opportunity to become the jeweler for this growing community.

THIRTY YEARS OF ROOTS Fast forward to 2026, as we celebrate 30 years in town. We remember joining the Rotary Club, partnering with Save the Children, and beginning our Westport journey. Today, with our relationships with the Westport Playhouse, Westport Library, Westport Police Department, and many others, we understand how great communities share and give back. We have been fortunate that so many of our brand partners were just as excited to be here. Rolex, David Yurman, Mikimoto, and Roberto Coin were early adopters to be part of our collections. We have renovated twice and continue to evolve as a recognized leader with natural diamonds, international brands, custom design and great watch brands.

OUR TEAM, OUR FAMILY Today our amazing team—Trish, Lisa, Simon, Marita, Aqui, Jess, Bob, Oscar, and Peter—are involved throughout the town, which is so important to our family business. Thank you to all of you, as we are blessed with generational relationships throughout the community as we continue to grow as a family and a business. To our thousands of customers, local businesses, and supporters for our past, present, and future success. Cheers to Westport and our dedicated team! From the entire Lux Bond & Green family.

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Restaurant Bricco and Chef Billy Grant's Raw Brussels Sprout Salad pairs Parmesan, toasted nuts, dried fruit, lemon, truffle pecorino, and truffle honey. INGREDIENTS

PREPARATION

10 oz. Brussels sprouts, preferably medium to large 1/4 cup Parmesan Reggiano, grated 4 Tbs. fresh lemon juice, approximately the juice of 2 lemons 4-5 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil

1. SHAVE THE BRUSSELS SPROUTS Using a sharp knife or Japanese mandolin, slice the Brussels sprouts very thinly. The sprouts should be shaved into delicate ribbons, similar in thickness to cabbage prepared for coleslaw.

4 Tbs. toasted nuts, such as: Almonds Pistachios Pine nuts Hazelnuts 4 Tbs. toasted pumpkin seeds 4 Tbs. dried cranberries or golden raisins Kosher salt, to taste Freshly ground black peper, to taste Freshly grated truffle pecorino, for finishing Truffle honey, for drizzling

2. COMBINE THE INGREDIENTS Place the shaved Brussels sprouts in a large mixing bowl. Add the grated Parmesan Reggiano, lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, toasted nuts, toasted pumpkin seeds, and dried cranberries or golden raisins. 3. SEASON AND TOSS Toss all ingredients together thoroughly until the Brussels sprouts are evenly coated. Season to taste with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. 4. PLATE AND FINISH Divide the salad among four serving plates. Generously grate fresh truffle pecorino over each portion and finish with a light drizzle of truffle honey. Serve immediately.

CHEF'S NOTES This quick autumn salad pairs with grilled chicken or fish. Make it your own with blue cheese, stuffed dates, prosciutto, bacon, or a mix of nuts, dried fruit, and cheese for balanced flavor and texture.

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AT YOUR SERVICE For over 125 years we have been a one-stop destination for all your jewelry, custom design and watch servicing needs.

At Lux Bond & Green, we offer a comprehensive range of services. Our skilled Master Goldsmiths specialize in jewelry repair, restoration, custom design, and fabrication. We are also very fortunate to have our own pearl and bead re-stringers. Our experienced service technicians provide complimentary jewelry cleaning and inspection services. For watches, we proudly serve as a Rolex Authorized Service Center, employing Certified and trained watchmakers. Our service team excels in watch cleaning and restoration, strap replacement, battery replacement and resealing, bracelet sizing, as well as polishing. In 2023, we added a laser engraving machine; we now offer machine, laser, and hand engraving on metal, as well as etching glass with our trained engravers in addition to restoration, repair, and replating services.

Our team of Certified Gemologist Appraisers holds accreditation from the Gemological Institute of America and the American Gem Society. This, combined with the expertise of our silver appraisers, ensures reliable assessments for insurance, replacement, and estate protection purposes. Additionally, we offer trading and purchasing of estate jewelry, gold, silver, diamonds, and watches. We offer wedding and gift registries (available online), personalized wish lists for all our customers, Crane invitations, corporate gifts, and incentive rewards. Our professional, noncommissioned staff is here to assist you, and we’re pleased to provide complimentary gift-wrapping with every purchase.

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T H E F I R S T B R I T I S H WAT C H B R A N D TO GO TO THE MOON

SUPERNOVA CHRONOGRAPH 41MM INTEGRATED BRACELET 904L STAINLESS STEEL CASE WITH BLACK CERAMIC BEZEL BC77 AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPH MOVEMENT CHRONOMETER RATED / 62H POWER RESERVE

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Lux Gold Box Chain in 14K Yellow Gold, $2,430; Lux Gold Spiga Wheat Chain in 14K Yellow Gold, $2,950; NORQAIN Limited Edition Wild ONE Skeleton 42mm, $9,390; Montblanc Writers Edition Homage to Bram Stoker Limited Edition Rollerball, $1,380.

King Baby Curb Link Chain Bracelet, $695; King Baby Buffalo Skull Cufflinks, $335; King Baby Brown Tiger Eye Bracelet, $195; King Baby Lapis Bracelet, $195; Flex Bangle in Titanium with Black Diamonds, $2,700. All in Sterling Silver unless otherwise noted.

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Black Titanium and 14K Yellow Gold Flex Bangle with Black Diamonds, $2,525; LAGOS Anthem Two-Tone Octagon Ring, $1,250; Signet Ring in Sterling Silver with Black Agate, $185; William Henry “Hot Lava” Knife with Lava Rock, Copper and Turquoise Inlay, $1,350.

HIS SIGNATURE STYLE Fine jewelry and watches for the guy who makes every detail his own. King Baby Tiger Eye Beaded Bracelet in Sterling Silver, $195; Montblanc Meisterstück Classique Fountain Pen, $870; TUDOR 1926 Luna 39mm, $3,000; William Henry “Amphora” Wine Opener with Woolly Mammoth, $1,850.

A well-chosen gift says something about the man who receives it. For the one who favors bold detail, King Baby Studio brings a confident edge with gold chain necklaces, bracelets, and distinctive shirt cuffs. Montblanc offers a more refined expression through limited-edition writing instruments designed for collectors and everyday use alike. William Henry adds craftsmanship to the ritual of entertaining with finely made knives and wine openers that feel as considered as they are functional. For the watch enthusiast, NORQAIN delivers modern Swiss performance with an adventurous spirit, while Tudor pairs strong design with a heritage rooted in precision. Whether his style leans classic, contemporary, or somewhere in between, these gifts offer a thoughtful way to celebrate the details that make his style his own. Each selection balances personal style with lasting craftsmanship, making it a fine choice for the season of giving.

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Oyster Story It was born of Hans Wilsdorf’s vision. The founder of Rolex sought to make the wristwatch an integral part of the technological innovations transforming society at the turn of the 20th century. One hundred years after revolutionizing the watchmaking world, the Oyster continues to expand, helping every wearer to pursue their personal goals.

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The challenge of precision

In 1910, a Rolex watch was awarded a certificate of chronometric precision from the Official Watch Rating Centre in Bienne, Switzerland. This wristwatch was therefore proven to be as precise as a pocket watch, the benchmark at the time. A few years later, in 1914, the watchmaking world was astounded once more when another Rolex wristwatch received a ‘Class A’ certificate from Great Britain’s Kew Observatory. This distinction had hitherto been generally reserved for hefty marine chronometers. Through these achievements, Rolex made a major contribution to the credibility of the wristwatch, which had previously been regarded as mere jewellery and highly unreliable in terms of accuracy. Having overcome the challenge of precision, Rolex turned its attention to designing a flawless armour to protect its movements. A living laboratory

‘Performance under pressure’: such was the philosophy of Hans Wilsdorf, who, in the wake of Mercedes Gleitze’s achievement, entrusted Oyster watches to various explorers, scientists, athletes, pilots, seafarers, mountaineers and divers. These men and women were to test the reliability of Rolex watches from the highest peaks to the deepest oceans, turning our planet into a living laboratory. Their feedback allowed the manufacture’s engineers to perfect Oyster watches and constantly improve them.

From Oyster to Oyster Perpetual

A collection driven by innovation

Enhanced resistance to pressure and strong magnetic fields,

The invention of the Oyster in 1926 was a major breakthrough

graduated rotatable bezels, a second time zone... From the

in watchmaking. The case, which was to lend its name to a

mid-1940s onwards, models multiplied, becoming increasingly

wristwatch, was entirely waterproof and dustproof thanks

specialized to meet a wide range of requirements. And so,

to its system of screwing down the bezel, case back and

from the first Oyster, a whole family of watches emerged.

winding crown against the middle case.

Each has set the standard in its category, and many have been hailed as icons of watch design.

This watchmaking revolution would be put to the test in 1927 when Englishwoman Mercedes Gleitze swam the Channel between France and England, spending over 10 hours in freezing seas. The watch that she wore – a gold Oyster – remained in perfect working order. The development in 1931 of a groundbreaking self-winding system, the Perpetual rotor, further enhanced the performance of Rolex watches. Precise, waterproof and now autonomous, the Oyster had become ‘Perpetual’.

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cask confidential Rare, aged and exclusive, five bourbons command attention on the top shelf.

There was a time when the ultimate flex in spirits was simply securing a reservation at the right distillery or tracking down a coveted bottle before it disappeared behind velvet ropes and private client lists. Today, the world of luxury bourbon has evolved into something even more rarefied: a culture of whispered allocations, invitation-only releases

• Woodford Reserve Bourbon Baccarat Edition. Finished in XO Cognac barrels and presented in a handcrafted Baccarat crystal decanter, this ultra-luxury release transforms classic Kentucky bourbon into a refined and worldly sip. On the nose, it offers aromas of baked orchard fruit, toasted oak, cacao and warm baking spice. The palate unfolds with rich layers of dried cherry, vanilla cream, caramel and citrus, while the texture is velvety and exceptionally smooth. Its long, elegant finish carries lingering notes of spice and sweet oak. Enjoy it neat in fine crystal, ideally paired with dark chocolate or savored after a decadent steakhouse dinner.

and collectors who’d go out of their way for the privilege of a pour. In penthouses, private clubs and candlelit bourbon rooms from Manhattan to Mayfair, these bottles have become liquid status symbols, displayed with the reverence once reserved for vintage watches or bluechip art. Limited-edition expressions

• Booker’s 25th Anniversary Edition Bourbon Whiskey. Created to commemorate 25 years of Booker’s legendary small-batch bourbon, this release was crafted from some of the final barrels personally laid down by Booker Noe, Jim Beam’s grandson. It opens with aromas of toasted oak, caramel, cinnamon and roasted nuts. The palate is rich and layered, revealing dark toffee, vanilla, leather, baking spice and hints of dried fruit, all carried on a texture that is notably silky for such a powerful whiskey. Its long, warming finish lingers with oak, pepper and sweet spice. Try it neat—perhaps sitting on a leather chair with a cigar and dark chocolate after dinner.

• Blanton’s Straight from the Barrel Bourbon. Drawn from individual barrels and bottled at full cask strength without dilution, this bottle delivers an experience that is both potent and polished. The bouquet leans deep and decadent, offering waves of sugar, charred oak, baking spice and candied orange. On the palate, notes of maple, roasted pecan, dark caramel and clove unfold with richness, balanced by a weighty, mouthcoating body. The finish is intense and enduring, leaving traces of pepper, smoke and sweet-barrel char long after the final sip. A whiskey of this caliber is best poured neat and lingered over.

from heritage houses now generate loyalty among generations of enthusiasts who value craftsmanship, scarcity and story. For those fortunate enough to sip them, the appeal of today’s most exclusive bourbons isn’t merely about taste—it’s about the “ABCs” of access, belonging and cachet in a world where rarity is the ultimate luxury.

• Double Eagle Very Rare 20-Year-Old Bourbon Whiskey. Aged for two decades and presented in a hand-blown crystal decanter inspired by the American eagle, this bourbon represents the pinnacle of patience and craftsmanship. Time has softened and deepened the spirit, revealing an aromatic profile of antique oak, tobacco leaf, caramelized fig and orange oil. The palate is layered, offering notes of dark honey, leather, toasted vanilla and baking spice wrapped in an exceptionally satin-like texture. Its finish lingers, unfolding slowly with hints of maple and cedar. Reserve it for unhurried evenings and sip it neat.

• Jefferson’s Presidential Select 16-Year-Old Twin Oak Bourbon Whiskey. Originally released in extremely limited quantities, Jefferson’s Presidential Select 16-Year-Old Twin Oak Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is revered among collectors for its extended aging and distinctive “Twin Oak” finishing process, which imparts extraordinary depth and character. The nose is rich, revealing aromas of oak, brown butter, dried cherry and tobacco. On the palate, butterscotch, vanilla bean and fruit are released with elegance, while the finish is long, leaving impressions of toasted wood, maple and soft pepper. Relax with this sip neat during a slow evening by the fire.

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1. Charlie Green presents a LAGOS Caviar bracelet to Hartford HealthCare Women’s Championship winner Christine Wang. 2. John, Norma, Charlie and Dan Green celebrate Charlie’s recognition as one of Jewelers of America’s 20 Under 40 in Las Vegas. 3. Kara of Wandering Blossoms and her vintage flower truck at our Mother’s Day Trunk Show in Westport this past May. 4. Guests try on watches during our Frederique Constant Trunk Show in Westport this past June. 5. Aqui of our Westport team joins our client James at the Travelers Championship after he won tickets through our raffle. 6. Marita and one of our clients enjoy a treat from the Good Humor Ice Cream Truck during our Father’s Day Trunk Show in Westport.

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10. 7. Norma, John, Cathy and Cassie celebrate Cathy’s retirement after 23 years with Lux Bond & Green. 8. Celebrating the annual Wellesley in Bloom celebration in May. 9. Mark and Lily from our Glastonbury team at a local bridal show. 10. Norma presents a check to Sharon, Cecily and Mary of the West Hartford Garden Club, with funds raised during our Mother’s Day trunk show in May. 11. Glastonbury Manager Mark’s daughter, Ali, with friends Nora and Emma at a Connecticut Sun game in June. 12. West Hartford Store Manager Annie and Norma Green presents a check to Friends of Feeney following a special event with Oris benefiting the organization. 13. James from our Mohegan Sun team hands out refreshments to longtime Connecticut Sun season ticket holders. 14. Vinay and Ranga with Lily from our Glastonbury team after winning our bridal show raffle.

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Top: skiing in San Cassiano; Italy; below, clockwise from left: dining at Aman Rosa Alpina, San Cassiano, Italy; poolside at The Brecon, Adelboden, Switzerland; room at Eriro, Ehrwalder Alm, Austria; spa at Experimental Chalet Val d’Isere, France; bar at Hôtel Saint-Georges, Megève, France

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ski in splendor For skiers, five European resorts promise the ultimate in luxe comfort. By Everett Potter In the past few years, European ski resorts have welcomed a handful of new luxury lodges that cater to those who prioritize design, beauty and privacy. These luxury lairs are being built in long-established resort towns where good skiing, fine dining and chic inhabitants are a given. Considering the limited space to build, most are dramatic transformations of older properties. And some are exclusive indeed, with rates that are eye-watering, ensuring the kind of discretion some of their clients are actively seeking when they arrive from Paris, Munich or Moscow. Here are five newly opened European hotels to make your ski plans around this winter if you’re aiming high:

• Hôtel Saint-Georges, Megève, France. Megève in the French Alps is a rarefied resort town that has long been the winter home of the Rothschild family and the choice of well-heeled Parisians. It’s a storybook version of a French Alpine town, with cobblestones, exclusive shops and stylish skiers. While it treasures the wooden chalet look, it also appreciates a high-design twist. The latest such hotel is the Hôtel Saint-Georges, a Relais & Châteaux property. This venerable Megève hotel has been transformed by the British artist and interior decorator Luke Edward Hall, who moonlights as the design columnist for the Financial Times. Hall took the Alpine vocabulary and made it even cozier. There are fabric headboards depicting 1930s skiers, brightly colored geometric tiles in the bathrooms, frilly patterned bed skirts, English club chairs, deco-inspired fabric on the couches and drapes that look as if they were sourced in the 1940s. There are 29 rooms, including five suites, and no two are alike. The spa features hot and cold pools, along with a sauna. La Table du Trappeur is the restaurant, with checkered, cloth-covered chairs, mirrored ceilings and antique tableware. The menu offers French bistro classics, and the walls throughout the hotel are hung with vintage Alpine photos. The Piano Bar, shrouded by velvet drapes, looks like a place that might have welcomed Noël Coward. • Experimental Chalet, Val d’Isère, France. Val d’Isère is one of the world’s greatest ski resorts, thanks to a staggering amount of challenging ski terrain paired with a town that is deeply charming. This establishment is set in the center of the old town, with 113 rooms, suites and lofts, along with two restaurants, a bar and a spa with indoor pool. It’s the 11th location

of the Experimental brand (you can find others in nonski destinations such as Biarritz and Menorca), which is known for its slightly quirky modernist take on hotels. There are headboards that look like snowboards, plain walls but brightly patterned couches, and ceilings painted a glossy off-white, the better to reflect the mountain light. Opting for a mountain-view room of the Vanoise Massif is the smart choice here. The rooms are on the small side, a not-so-subtle suggestion that you’ll be spending your non-ski hours in the hotel’s public areas. Experimental kept the vintage stucco walls and the Savoyard stone fireplace from the previous hotel, L’Aigle des Neige. It added a below-ground spa and a bar called the Experimental Cocktail Club, which is redolent of the 1970s, with a color scheme of orange and burgundy and plush couches waiting for the A-list crowd to arrive. There are also two restaurants, the brasserie L’Aigle d’Or, a glorious and well-lit space serving classic bistro fare, and L’Aigion, where an open-fire oven turning out fondue and raclette is the centerpiece.

• Eriro, Ehrwalder Alm, Austria. It’s a tough call, but I think that the Austrians do the ski vacation better than anyone else. Their slopes are among the best in the world, and their hotels exude gemütlichkeit, that nearly untranslatable word for welcoming hospitality. Eriro is all of that and more. It’s surrounded by forests and pastures, so don’t expect much in the way of nightlife, since it’s reachable only by a cable car followed by a snowmobile ride. At just nine suites, it epitomizes the concept of a “boutique hotel.” Wood is the dominant material, much of it unadorned and truly rustic, with huge, single-pane windows capturing the mountain views and an overall minimalist aesthetic. Mattresses are suspended on rows of simple timbers, bathtubs are carved from wood, and balconies have daybeds to soak up the lingering winter rays. It’s not log-cabin cute, more like an art installation. The primary mountain view is of the Zugspitze in neighboring Germany. Located at 9,718 feet in the Ehrwald/Tyrol, it’s a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World and an all-inclusive, which takes care of your ski passes, drinks and meals. Dinner is typically a tasting menu using many preserved wild mountain plants and local game. “Eriro” means “entry to the forest” in High German, and this off-the-grid hotel is just that, a place for mountain purists. The spa has three onsen pools, and you can

elect to snowshoe on those days when you need to rest your ski muscles. There’s no Wi-Fi or TV, though there is a record player and vinyl library. The place is all about disconnecting. • Aman Rosa Alpina, San Cassiano, Italy. The Rosa Alpina was already a well-established five-star hotel, nearly a century old, with a three-Michelin-star restaurant in the heart of the Dolomites, Italy’s coolest ski region. That’s when Aman Resorts stepped in to partner with it, manage it, and infuse it with a $69 million renovation. Located close to the glamorous resort of Cortina, co-host of the recent Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games, the hotel is now the Aman Rosa Alpina, and as an Aman resort it automatically has status for self-described “Aman junkies,” people who will stay nowhere else when they travel. You can see why: There are three infinity pools, an 18,000-squarefoot spa and access to more than 700 miles of ski runs. The spacious lobby has wall murals of the Dolomites; the 51 guest rooms and suites are more minimal-chic than Alpine fusty. Dining options include the Michelinstarred Heritage Room, the Japanese Enju, the Grill on the terrace and the pizzeria Il Salotto. You could easily check in and forget all about skiing. • The Brecon, Adelboden, Switzerland. Adelboden has long been one of my favorite Swiss ski resorts. The place teems with picturesque chalets, the clientele tends to be Brits and Swiss, and the Adelboden-Lenk ski region has about 130 miles of ski trails to explore. The Brecon gently breaks the Alpine mold. It’s a quietly sophisticated, all-inclusive, adults-only hotel with 18 rooms and four suites. It has something of a mid-century modern feel, an older hotel upgraded and redesigned by Amsterdam-based studio Nicemakers. Après ski, there’s a steam room, a sauna and an outdoor thermal pool with views of the Adelboden Massif. There are cozy seating areas in the Living Room, with comfortable couches, wood-paneled ceilings and panoramic mountain views from the floor-to-ceiling windows. The hotel is owned by two Welsh brothers, while Welsh chef, Bryn Williams, oversees the menus. Dinner is typically a four-course menu with wine pairings. The artwork is thoughtful, the bedrooms are comfortable and the vibe is relaxed hipster. There are more famous ski resorts in Switzerland but few quite as charming and none with a hotel quite like this. Lux Bond & Green

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Open Teardrop Pendant Necklace, $1,150; Rectangular Hinged Hoop Earrings, $400; Teardrop Earrings, $825. All in 14K Yellow Gold.

Patterned Hoop Earrings, $750; Paperclip Chain Link Bracelet, $650; Quatrefoil Link Bracelet, $675; Paperclip Link Bracelet, $1,150. All in 14K Yellow Gold.

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Georg Jensen Offspring Collection Pavé Diamond Earrings, $1,225; Cape Cod Tube Hoop Earrings, $105 All in Sterling Silver.

Cape Cod Bead Pendant, $145; Cape Cod Collection Twisted Bead Bracelet, $240; Cape Cod Tube Bangle Bracelet, $240; Open Heart Pendant, $175; Twisted Teardrop Pendant, $250; Georg Jensen Offspring Collection Sculpted Bangle, $690. All in Sterling Silver.

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the ancient meets hi-tech

Tudor’s relaunched Monarch watch is a modern marvel with a classical aesthetic that draws not only on the brand’s history but on the world of antiquity too. By Christen Fisher Herculaneum was an ancient seaside resort town of about 5,000, a haven for Rome’s well-to-do and well-connected until 79 C.E., when Mount Vesuvius erupted, burying it under 75 feet of ash and mud. Almost 1,700 years later, a farmhand on the southwestern side of the Italian peninsula was digging a well and discovered a mosaic tile floor that turned out to be part of an expansive villa. The villa was believed to have been owned by Julius Caesar’s father-in-law; it housed a library of some 800 papyrus scrolls that became known as the Herculaneum papyri. They were carbonized by the eruption and kept perfectly intact. Attempts to read the scrolls, however, proved futile, as unrolling them by hand caused them to fall apart. Then, in 2015, a team of scientists at the University of Kentucky began using X-ray technology and computer vision to read papyrus scrolls virtually—in other words, without unrolling them. The Herculaneum papyri were, however, written using carbon ink; that made the process of deciphering them even more difficult. So in 2023 came the launch of the Vesuvius Challenge: a machine-learning, computer vision, and geometry competition to read the carbonized Herculaneum papyrus scrolls. In 2024, a team of papyrologists won $700,000 for deciphering more than 2,000 characters of a single scroll, setting the stage for all 800 scrolls to eventually be read and added to the great human canon. There is something profound about the way we strive so zealously toward our future only to use what ground we gain to illuminate our past. It is as if to exist in the present moment, we must balance on a pinhead-sized fulcrum by stretching one hand ardently toward the future and one reverently toward the past. So many of our endeavors reflect this balancing act—such as using AI to read ancient papyrus scrolls or incorporating the latest in technology and materi-

als into a mechanical Swiss watch whose aesthetics are meant to evoke the ancient world. To this end, Tudor, now in its 100th year, has relaunched the Monarch wristwatch. Tudor’s new Monarch is a modern marvel with a classical aesthetic that not only pulls from the brand’s own history but from the world of antiquity as well. At 39 millimeters, the Monarch features a sharp, angled steel case and matching two-link bracelet with a T-fit clasp, giving the watch a distinctly sleek and modern feel. In striking yet harmonious contrast with the faceted steel case, the Monarch features a textured, dark, champagne-colored dial designed to be reminiscent of papyrus and to evoke the mysterious allure of the ancient world. It is laid out in the distinctive “error-proofstyle”—known colloquially among watch enthusiasts as a “California dial”—which incorporates two different styles of numerals: Roman from 10 to 2 and Arabic from 4 to 8. A full display caseback frames a movement unique to the Tudor Monarch. The Manufacture Calibre MT5662-2U displays center hours and minutes, small seconds at 6 o’clock. All the finishing hallmarks of traditional watchmaking are present, such as perlage on the mainplate, Côtes de Genève on the bridges and an 18-carat gold inlay on the rotor. The robust and highly accurate movement is anti-magnetic and earned chronometer certification from the Official Swiss Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC). After undergoing a series of rigorous tests, the fully assembled watch received Master Chronometer certification from the prestigious Swiss Federal Institute of Metrology (METAS). The Monarch also has a 65-hour power reserve, making it “weekend-proof ”—the wearer can take the watch off on a Friday evening and put it back on again Monday morning without ever having to wind it. The Tudor Monarch strikes the ultimate balance between the wonders of the past and the very best in forward-thinking design and technology, creating a sporty yet elegant timepiece perfect for the present moment. It begins at $5,875. The Tudor’s reimagined Monarch is the perfect blend of classic and contemporary. It features a 39mm steel case with a striking dark champagne-color dial, a two-link faceted bracelet and a T-fit clasp.

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SHAPING THE FUTURE A conversation with our Lux Bond & Green interns on learning, growth, and the value of a family business.

and community outreach, and replacing an outdated label maker. Their recommendations ranged from broad strategy to practical details, reflecting an important understanding of our business. We must think big, remain guided by our mission and core values, and pay attention to every detail. One especially encouraging takeaway came from an intern who had planned to pursue a career with a large company after graduation. Following their experience at Lux Bond & Green, they gained a new appreciation for the opportunities, relationships, and potential for growth within a smaller family business.

ver the past several years, we have had the pleasure of welcoming a great group of college students to Lux Bond & Green during the summer and holiday seasons. Our interns have contributed across sales, service, marketing, and the business office. Their enthusiasm, curiosity, fresh perspectives, and willingness to engage with our staff and customers have enriched our company as we continue to learn and grow. A recent CNBC interview with the CEO of the Atlanta Falcons, who began his career as an intern more than 30 years ago while attending graduate school, highlighted the potential of internship programs and the ambition of the next generation. This past July, we sat down with Alex from our Westport sales team, Julia from marketing, and Jonathan from the business office to discuss their experiences. Our conversation explored whether Lux Bond & Green is on the right path as an employer and how their internships will support them as they complete their studies and enter the workforce. Each discovered Lux Bond & Green in a different way, whether through our marketing, recommendations from neighbors, or a personal interest in collectability and visiting our stores. Their individual paths offered distinct perspectives on our company and the experience we provide. Their observations reflected both thoughtful curiosity and an appreciation for the details of our business. They took particular interest in our security precautions as a jeweler, the courtesies extended to our customers, our multigenerational customer relationships, and our marketing outreach. As a family and a company, we must remain attentive listeners. We must understand how to evolve successfully, meet the expectations of a changing workforce, and connect with the next generation of customers. A diverse workforce has always strengthened our company, and these talented students remind us of the importance of looking ahead while continuing to support our existing staff and customers. They also shared ideas for improving communication and collaboration across departments, refining marketing segmentation and buyer coordination, enhancing our AI capabilities, strengthening customer

Lux Bond & Green’s Summer 2026 interns. From left: Jonathan from our business office, Alex from our Westport sales team, and Julia from marketing.

As Lux Bond & Green continues to grow and seek the next generation of professionals, our internship programs for both high school and college students must grow with us. If you know someone interested in joining our professional team of more than 100 people across our stores and offices, we would be pleased to receive the referral. To learn more about career and internship opportunities, please contact careers@lbgreen.com.

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mikimoto

For more than 130 years, the jewelry house has shaped the world of pearls. Today, as we embrace that gem in fresh, versatile ways, Mikimoto remains the gold standard, creating timeless pieces to be cherished for generations.

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Since founder Kokichi Mikimoto created the world’s first cultured pearls in 1893, Mikimoto has redefined the world of fine jewelry, transforming pearls from rare treasures reserved for a privileged few into enduring symbols of elegance, craftsmanship and innovation. For more than 130 years, the jewelry house has been pushing the artistry of pearl jewelry to new heights through uncompromising quality and visionary design. Every generation rediscovers and styles pearls in its own way, enchanted by their quiet elegance. Today, the way we wear pearls continues to evolve, as we use a deeply personal lens to create looks that are unexpected and unique. Collections are more than just jewelry—they’re records of a taste refined over time and a celebration of what defines and moves you. Let gemstones in all your favorite colors pop next to a pearl’s gentle luster. Allow diamonds to offer the perfect shimmer for added grace. Combine necklace lengths for a layered look that catches the eye and defines your signature style. On red carpets, Mikimoto continues to stun with high jewelry that celebrates the individual—the same way every pearl celebrates its own uniqueness, no two exactly the same. Celebrities and stylists have embraced layering, with pearl and gemstone bracelets, rings, pendants and necklaces worn in curated combinations that add depth, individuality and sophistication. Actress Emily Blunt recently paired Mikimoto’s Les Pétales Place Vendôme Roses Choker with a dramatic Schiaparelli gown at The Devil Wears Prada 2 premiere. Yet these luminous creations are equally at home with a tailored blazer, crisp white shirt or everyday denim. A balance of timeless

craftsmanship and modern styling defines today’s pearl wardrobe, and Mikimoto has always been the pinnacle of just that—exceptional craftsmanship that transcends trends. Les Pétales Place Vendôme Roses beautifully captures a contemporary spirit. Inspired by flower petals drifting through the breeze, the collection evokes movement and femininity through delicate silhouettes and luminous cultured pearls. Whether worn as a statement or layered with other favorites, these pieces embody the versatility, refinement and artistry that make Mikimoto the definitive name in modern pearl jewelry.

This page, clockwise from top left: Emily Blunt turned heads on the red carpet for The Devil Wears Prada 2; Actress Jenna Ortega adds timelessness to a daring gown with a delicate, glittering necklace from Mikimoto; What makes an icon like Uma Thurman shine even brighter? Strings of beautifully layered pearls. Opposite page: At the 2026 Met Gala, Blunt made her full-body pearl necklace the star of the show.

PHOTOGRAPHY, LEFT PAGE: JOHN SHEARER. PHOTOGRAPHY, THIS PAGE FROM TOP LEFT: JAMIE MCCARTHY, GILBERT FLORES, DIMITRIOS KAMBOURIS/GETTY.

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CHEERS TO THE SUN Honoring more than two decades of basketball, community and Connecticut pride during the CT Sun's Sunset Season.

THANK YOU Lux Bond & Green is proud to have served as the Official Jeweler of the Connecticut Sun. From bringing our jewelry to the team’s Drip Walk and photo shoots to creating a custom piece honoring Alyssa Thomas’s journey to the 2024 Paris Olympics, our partnership gave us many reasons to celebrate. We also enjoyed connecting with the fans and season ticket holders whose support made every season special. As the Sun sets in its final chapter in Connecticut, we’re grateful to have been part of the story.

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Secrets Of The Seychelles These beach-blessed Indian Ocean islands are all gorgeous, but each has its distinctive delights. By Everett Potter About three decades ago, well-heeled British and French vacationers discovered paradise in the Indian Ocean. That’s when they began flying 12 hours to a handful of newly built elite resorts on an archipelago of mountainous, jungle-clad islands collectively known as the Seychelles.

It’s easy to see why Anse Source d’Argent on La Digue Island in the Seychelles is one of the most photographed beaches in the world. The landscape is characterized by its dramatic granite boulders, shallow turquoise waters and lush tropical vegetation.

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From top: Praslin, the second-largest island in the Seychelles, is famous for its dense forests, including the UNESCO World Heritage site Vallée de Mai, and postcardperfect beaches. While strolling those beaches, especially the white sand of Curieuse Island, tourists can encounter massive Aldabra giant tortoises.

A long way to go for a holiday? I can argue that even the 17-plus-hour trip from New York is worth the flying time, having discovered that these islands truly deserve the encomium given them by sophisticated travelers: “edenic.” Lying 1,000 miles off the Mainland Coast of East Africa and comprising 115 dots of granite and coral spread out over a staggering 540,000 square miles, the Seychelles has an appeal that’s elegantly simple. Start with palm-fringed, Robinson Crusoe–style powdery white sand beaches lapped by turquoise waters. Then add exclusive resorts from Four Seasons and Oetker, with seclusion so assured they’ve become quiet cocoons for celebrities and tycoons. And throw in staffs that treat you like royalty. (No wonder—now Prince and Princess of Wales William and Catherine honeymooned here.) The Seychelles lies in the middle of the Indian Ocean, so it’s not surprising that the population is a mélange, the result of many trading nations crisscrossing these waters and intermingling. The locals have roots in Africa, Europe, India, China and the Arab countries, making for an interesting culture and cuisine. Like many Caribbean islands, the Seychelles was settled by French explorers in the 18th century and later captured by the British. The local lingo is Seychellois Creole, but both English and French are recognized as official languages. I island-hopped around by boat—there are fast ferries between some of the islands—and 12-seater plane, while those with deeper wallets choose to go via helicopter. Each of the major islands, as I quickly learned, offers something different. Mahé is the main island hub, where you’ll find the airport, the big hotels and the capital, Victoria, as well as several notable resorts, including Four Seasons. Dramatically located on a steep, jungle-clad hillside, Four Seasons Seychelles opened its doors in February 2009. It includes 67 villas and residences, each with a notable view of the beach and ocean. Each unit here

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is built to foster the illusion that you are utterly alone in paradise. And the illusion works. I glimpsed the honeymooners and couples rekindling romance only at the resort’s restaurants. The rest of the time, I felt like I was in a private, blissfully remote home. You could spend weeks in such isolated bliss, but you’d miss a taste of real island life by not taking a boat over to neighboring La Digue Island. There I could get around by bicycle and lie about on beaches like Anse Source d’Argent, a Lonely Planet “top 10” favorite. It boasts towering lumps of pink granite smoothed into curvy shapes by years of wave action, talcum white sand, palm trees and arguably the clearest waters I’ve ever seen. Suitably blissed out, I was ready for a change of scenery, and that was accomplished in just 15 minutes by fast ferry from La Digue to Praslin, the second-largest island in the Seychelles. There I headed for Vallée de Mai, a nature preserve designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. I had long wanted to see this primeval forest of coco palms because it’s been enshrined in travelers’ folklore as the location of the Garden of Eden. Walking here was slow going, thanks to staggering humidity and sometimes challenging trails that had been cut through the dense growth. Overhead were fan-like palm leaves 10 feet across and pendulous nuts clustered at the tops of the palm trunk, nuts alleged to be the fruit of the Tree of Knowledge. Adam and Eve aside, Praslin has two beaches lauded for their beauty. Anse Lazio, dotted with small boulders, often appears on world’s most

From top: The Four Seasons Resort Seychelles boasts exclusive villas with private pools and wooden terraces. Fine dining at the resort features mouth-watering dishes, such as beef tataki, thinly sliced, lightly seared steak. Four Seasons guests are treated to charming accommodations like rustic wooden ceilings and vibrant purple accent chairs.

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From top: Snorkeling in the tropical waters around the Seychelles gives visitors a chance to get up close and personal with exotic fish. For those who prefer to taste the flavors of the sea, snapper and parrotfish are prevalent in the Seychelles’ waters.

beautiful beaches lists, but my choice would be Anse Georgette, where crowd control is a cinch because getting to its snow-white sands requires a rigorous hour-long walk. On Praslin, the hotel of choice is Constance Lémuria. It has Asian-inspired architecture, multiple pools and that rarity in these islands, a golf course. (It is, in fact, the Seychelles’ only 18-hole championship course.) The resort also shows a high regard for its environment, with lighting kept low so as not to disturb turtles laying eggs on the beach at night. The 96 spacious suites have been designed with natural materials such as wood, marble, limestone and pink granite to blend with their surroundings. Looking for the ultimate in privacy? Private island resorts are a hallmark of the Seychelles, and the most famous of them all is Frégate Island Private, part of the Oetker Collection. Less than one square mile, it’s the resort that started the luxury boom in the Seychelles three decades ago, and it’s set to make a comeback this year following a four-year rebuild. In my most recent visit, I was free to immerse myself in Frégate’s natural world, from the fruit bats overhead to the giant tortoises on the beach. When it reopens this fall, it will retain its much-lauded style, service and size, with just 17 villas. They’re being designed out of glass, stone and lightwood and outfitted with state-of-the-art technology, including solar panels, to minimize energy consumption. Improved roads and infrastructure will make travel on the isle easier and more sustainable. The Seychelles has been called the Galapagos of the Indian Ocean, and that seems apt. But even in the Galapagos you can’t lie, as I did here, on a white linen-clad four-poster looking out at the sand and the sea while keeping an eye out for the elusive Seychelles magpie-robin, one of the world’s rarest birds. Darwin himself never had it so good.

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The Ros Sodyer rock pool is a popular attraction in the Seychelles. The natural tidal pool is carved into granite cliffs on the island of Mahé.

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FALL FUN FROM OUR TABLE TO YOURS A warm, assertive cocktail that encapsulates the seasons changing.

UnprePEARed INGREDIENTS 2 oz. Mad River Revolution Rye 1 oz. St. George Spiced Pear Liqueur 3/4 oz. Lemon Juice 1/2 oz. Cinnamon Infused Honey This cocktail is highlighted by Revolution Rye from Mad River Distillery in Vermont. The rye spice and hints of cacao nibs blend perfectly with the spiced pear liqueur. These ingredients are rounded out by the bite of cinnamon and natural sweetness of honey. All of these intense flavors are balanced by lemon juice to give you a taste of fall in a beautiful Baccarat glass.

Recipe courtesy of Zach O'Brien of Max Fish 110 Glastonbury Blvd. Glastonbury, CT 06033 860-652-3474 | maxfishct.com

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he holiday season invites us to celebrate the people, moments, and memories we hold close. Natural diamond jewelry marks each occasion with a beauty formed over billions of years beneath the earth’s surface. Every stone is unique and finite, shaped by nature with its own color, clarity, and identifying characteristics. Each one is a personal expression of nature, rarity, and history. Natural diamonds carry a story that began long before us and continues through the moments they represent. Ethically sourced and carefully examined, each diamond is selected for its beauty, quality, and character. Expert cutting then brings the stone to life, balancing its proportions and symmetry to reveal its fire and brilliance. From diamond rings and earrings to necklaces and bracelets, these pieces feel personal from the moment they are chosen. Whether wrapped beneath the tree, given at midnight, or selected to mark a new beginning, natural diamond jewelry brings lasting meaning to the holidays and to the new year ahead.

Emerald-Cut Diamond Line Necklace, 18.55 cts., $57,200; Uniform Diamond Line Necklace, 20.85 cts., $60,500; Uniform Diamond Line Necklace, 5.64 cts., $23,250; Cluster Diamond Line Necklace, 8.92 cts., $27,550; MarquiseCut Diamond Engagement Ring, $7,100; Diamond Wedding Band with Florentine Finish, $3,450; Old EnglishCut Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Yellow Gold, $24,500; Solitaire Diamond Earrings in 14K White Gold, $2,775. All in Platinum unless otherwise noted.

FESTIVE parkle S Natural diamonds take center stage this season, with rare beauty, luminous detail, and modern glamour defining every celebration ahead.

Emerald and Diamond Wedding Band, $900; Baguette and Round Diamond Ring, $2,250; Open Band with Marquise and Round Diamond Accents, $990; Bezel-Set Diamond Wedding Band, $2,200; Milgrain Ring with Bezel-Set Diamonds in 14K White Gold, $1,470; Solitaire Diamond Earrings in 14K White Gold, $2,775; Diamond Line Bracelet in 18K White Gold, $5,450; Diamond Line Bracelet in 18K Yellow Gold, $4,450. All in 14K Yellow Gold unless otherwise noted.

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The Tiles That Bind Us

A timeless game meets ageless style. See how mahjong connects generations through shared strategy and stunning bracelets, watches and rings.

Diamond Five-Row Eternity Ring in 18K White Gold, $18,500; Diamond MixedCut Band in 18K Yellow Gold, $8,000; Diamond Two-Stone Bezel Set Ring in 18K White and Yellow Gold, $15,500; Frederique Constant Art Deco Carrée 28, $1,595; Lux Gold Paperclip Link Bracelet in 14K Yellow Gold, $650

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For almost 30 years, actor Matt Damon has been a consistent force on the big screen, and his watches more than live up to that reputation.

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good watch hunting

From his explosive early success to his turn on The Odyssey, actor Matt Damon knows what he likes and where he thrives. He knows his watches too.

Since his screen debut in 1988, actor Matt Damon is credited with 88 movie roles. Add another 10 or so for projects he worked on only behind the scenes as a producer, executive producer or screenwriter; toss on another dozen if you count television roles. Since 1996, there has been only one year when a movie with Damon somewhere in it didn’t hit the silver screen. That was 2020, when virtually no movies hit the silver screen at all. To call 55-year-old Damon “prolific” is an understatement. Born in Cambridge, Mass., Damon showed his interest in the arts early. He was active in his high school’s drama department, where he met lifelong friend and collaborator Ben Affleck. Damon first appeared in 1988’s Mystic Pizza beside a young Julia Roberts. He attended Harvard University, but left before graduating to embrace an acting opportunity. The turning point: He and Affleck wrote and starred in 1997’s Good Will Hunting, which won the duo the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay. The next year, Damon played a part in Saving Private Ryan that, though it wasn’t the lead, was in fact the title role. And he’s simply never stopped. In the years since, he’s been nominated for three more Oscars and won a Golden Globe. From action hero Jason Bourne in the spy-thriller action series known by that character’s surname to a stranded astronaut in 2015’s The Martian to legendary racecar driver and automotive designer Carroll Shelby in 2019’s Ford vs. Ferrari to the general who oversaw the Manhattan Project in 2023’s Oppenheimer, Damon has added subtle emotional depth, empathy and charm to every role he’s touched— always masculine, never opaque. This summer he took on the role of Odysseus in

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey. He’s married to Luciana Bozán Barroso; together they have three daughters. It shouldn’t surprise anyone that a performer with such a packed schedule reaches for Rolex. His go-to for years has been a vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer Ref. 114270—an all-time classic that’s reliable and eye-catching without being flashy. (That’s also a good way to describe Damon’s acting style.) He’s been seen with it often, not just on red carpets but in his day-to-day life since the early 2000s. And he doesn’t just covet Rolexes for himself; Hollywood buzz suggests it’s also his favorite gift for friends. Stunning watches tend to be seen with Damon on screen as well. In Ford v Ferrari, he nods to a racing heritage by giving Carroll Shelby a vintage TAG Heuer Carrera ref. 7753. With a stainless-steel case, a panda-style dial and legendary precision, the piece is an ode to the 1960s racing scene the movie recalls. And the brand has been seen with him before: In The Bourne Identity, Damon wears a Tag Heuer Link Chronograph. Strong and no-nonsense, it’s the perfect characterization touch for this ruthless spy. A totally different vibe? Look to The Martian, where astronaut-in-peril Mark Watney wears an all-black Hamilton BeLOWZERO (as the company prefers to style it), stealthy and rugged with luminous hour markers and hands—perfect for high-risk, interstellar survival. What’s the next step after you’ve taken on The Odyssey? Damon shows no signs of slowing down. For decades to come, surely, he’ll be a face to watch—and a wrist as well.

WATCHES TO WATCH We don’t know if actor, screenwriter and producer Matt Damon has a favorite character he’s played, but he certainly has a favorite watch: the all-time classic Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer Ref. 114270. Elegantly understated with a solid-line oyster band, this is the focal point of a collection that’s discreet and carefully considered. In the heist movie Ocean’s Twelve, which hit theaters in 2004, Damon plays pickpocket and mastermind-in-training Linus Caldwell. The character rocks a Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref. 6084, a superclassy vintage piece from the 1950s, on a leather strap—an exquisite balance of youth and experience. When he returned to the screen in the sequel, 2007’s Ocean’s Thirteen, Damon-asCaldwell got an even more covetable timepiece: an IWC Portugieser Chronograph. Known for its reliability and bold style, it has precision and finesse oozing from the steel case and white dial. It was a watch that kept up with the breakneck pace of the heist— and with the star who wore it too.

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Just under two hours from Hartford, North Adams offers a more eclectic take on the classic Berkshire holiday getaway. Stay at The Porches Inn, a Victorianinspired boutique hotel, Tourists, inspired by 1960s motor lodges, or nearby Miraval Berkshires Resort and Spa. Spend the day exploring MASS MoCA’s expansive galleries and contemporary exhibitions, then browse the independent shops, galleries, and studios. As the holidays approach, downtown comes alive with LumiNAMA, a seven-week holiday light festival featuring illuminated storefronts and large-scale light installations throughout the city. For a festive evening, enjoy craft beer at Bright Ideas Brewing, infused margaritas with innovative Mexican eats at Casita, or farm-to-table dining at PUBLIC eat + drink. When you’re ready to venture beyond town, the surrounding Berkshire landscape offer pretty winter scenery. With its glowing downtown, contemporary art scene, independent spirit, and cozy Berkshire setting, North Adams is a holiday escape for those looking for something a little more unexpected.

Less than three hours from Hartford, Manchester combines classic Vermont winter scenery with shopping, historic charm, and plenty of holiday cheer. Stay at the historic Equinox Golf Resort & Spa, where you can pair a day of exploring with the spa, seasonal dining, and resort activities, or choose one of Manchester’s many charming inns. After you spend the day browsing Manchester’s boutiques and designer outlets enjoy locally sourced ingredients in a bottle shop turned dining experience at The Crooked Ram, elegant wine and food pairings at Silver Fork, or a comfort meal at Ye Olde Tavern. Manchester’s holiday festivities begin in late November throughout December, including the town’s festive Tractor Parade. Outdoor enthusiasts can take advantage of nearby skiing at Bromley Mountain or Stratton, explore snowy trails, or simply enjoy the views on a Green Mountains winter drive. With its mountain backdrop, elegant lodging, standout shopping, and oldfashioned holiday traditions, Manchester is an ideal destination for a festive Vermont weekend.

A little over three hours from Hartford, Kennebunkport offers a festive holiday escape with a distinctly Maine twist. Stay at an elegant waterfront hotel or historic inn, then head to Dock Square to browse galleries and local shops filled with fashion, home décor, art, jewelry, and one-of-a-kind gifts. Visit during the town’s beloved Christmas Prelude, celebrating its 45th year from December 3–13, when Kennebunkport transforms with tree lightings, caroling, holiday markets, a street festival, fireworks, and one of its most memorable traditions: Santa arriving by lobster boat. For dining, enjoy Maine classics including chowder, lobster, and fresh seafood at family-friendly Alisson’s Restaurant in the heart of Dock Square, or plan a special evening at Earth at Hidden Pond, where a refined seasonal menu highlights local ingredients. With holiday traditions, seaside shopping, exceptional dining, and a little lobster-boat magic, Kennebunkport offers a Christmas getaway unlike anywhere else in New England.

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ENTICING EVENTS Connecticut and Massachusetts transform into winter wonderlands as the temperatures drop. Alongside its traditional programming, like THE NUTCRACKER Dec. 1920, THE BUSHNELL in Hartford, CT, is introducing two unique experiences. On Nov. 29, A MAGICAL CIRQUE CHRISTMAS combines holiday spirit with thrilling acrobatics, music, theatrical performances, and elaborate staging. For a fresh take on traditional Christmas music, don’t miss THE ROCK ORCHESTRA BY CANDLELIGHT on Dec. 5, featuring rock and metal favorites performed by a chamber orchestra surrounded by hundreds of glowing candles. THE BUSHNELL, 166 CAPITOL AVE., HARTFORD, CT; 860.987.5900; BUSHNELL.ORG

Just over the Connecticut border in Woonsocket, RI, the BLACKSTONE VALLEY POLAR EXPRESS brings the beloved holiday classic to life with a magical 90-minute train ride. Guests can enjoy the story, sing festive songs, sip hot chocolate, savor cookies, and visit Santa. The experience ends with a special keepsake: the iconic silver bell. 1 DEPOT SQ., WOONSOCKET, RI; BVTCTRAINS@GMAIL.COM; BVTCRI.ORG

Experience the holiday spirit in Marlborough, CT, one of 25 finalists for Hallmark’s 2026 Merriest Christmas Town. The town’s annual MAGICAL MARLBOROUGH CHRISTMAS light contest brings festive displays, community spirit, and small-town New England charm to the season. MARLBOROUGH, CT; MARLBOROUGHCT.GOV

For a festive night out with a grown-up twist, head to Quincy, MA, for the SOUTH SHORE SIGHTS & LIGHTS HOLIDAY TROLLEY TOUR. This adults-only, 21+ experience takes guests on a holiday lights sightseeing tour aboard a festive trolley, complete with seasonal stops and drinks. It’s a fun way to take in this season’s magic without the kids. WOLLASTON STATION, QUINCY, MA; HOLIDAYTROLLEY@GMAIL.COM; SOUTHSHORESIGHTSANDLIGHTS.COM

Christmas on the Rocks returns to THEATERWORKS this December, offering a witty and heartwarming twist on classic holiday tales. With clever writing and engaging performances, this show has become a must-see holiday tradition in Downtown Hartford, blending humor and nostalgia for a night out. Running Nov. 24–Dec. 23. THEATERWORKS HARTFORD., 233 PEARL ST, HARTFORD, CT; 860.527.7838; TWHARTFORD.ORG

Celebrate the season with your town’s beloved New England-style HOLIDAY STROLL, a festive tradition for families and friends alike. These free, annual events feature something for everyone—snap a photo with Santa and his elves, watch the holiday tree sparkle, and enjoy music and seasonal treats along the way. As you stroll past your local Lux Bond & Green, admire the sparkling window displays and soak in the warmth of the community holiday cheer. WEST HARTFORD, CT: THURSDAY, DEC. 3; WHCHAMBER.COM WESTPORT, CT: SATURDAY, DEC. 5; WESTPORTDOWNTOWN.COM WELLESLEY, MA: SUNDAY, DEC. 6; SHOPWELLESLEYSQUARE.COM

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