Bachendorf's: Spring/Summer 2019

BACHENDORF’S

THE MAGAZINE OF LIFE’S CELEBRATIONS SPRING/SUMMER 2019

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A SHORE THING PERFECT PEARL PIECES

THE MAGAZINE OF LIFE’S CELEBRATIONS

STRAP HAPPY BEYOND METAL WATCH BANDS

MAKE MOM’S DAY STAND-OUT GIFTS THAT SHINE

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STORE LOCATIONS:

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PLAZA AT PRESTON CENTER 8400 PRESTON ROAD, DALLAS, TX 75225 214-692-8400 GALLERIA LEVEL 1 13350 DALLAS PARKWAY, SUITE 1415 DALLAS, TX 75240 972-392-9900 SHOPS AT CLEARFORK 5175 MONAHANS AVENUE FORT WORTH, TX 76109 817-806-0303

4 Welcome

40 Over the Moon

8 Employee Spotlight: Big Shoes to Fill

42 How Time Flies

10 Events: In Good Company

46 Drive Time

12 As Seen On: Celeb Bling

48 Point Taycan

14 On the Run

50 Love in the Air

20 Mid-Century Modern

52 Sunset Soirée

24 Stroke of Brilliance

58 ‘I Want It Now!’

26 Shore Thing 28 Make Mom’s Day

0 The Devil Is in 6 the Details

34 The Full Spectrum

62 Rosé Has Its Day

36 For the Graduate

64 Israeli Inspiration

37 Everyday Essentials

66 Gem of Arabia

38 Ellen Watches

72 Flower Power

44 With the Band EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Rita Guarna CREATIVE DIRECTOR Stephen Vitarbo SENIOR EDITOR Daria Meoli SENIOR ASSOCIATE EDITOR Darius Amos LIFESTYLE EDITOR Haley Longman ART DIRECTOR Victoria Beall CONTRIBUTING EDITORS Christen Fisher, Elise Guarna, Donna Rolando, Josh Sens

PUBLISHING STAFF PUBLISHER Shae Marcus ACCOUNT MANAGER Lisa Menghi DIRECTOR OF PRODUCTION AND CIRCULATION Christine Hamel ADVERTISING SERVICES DIRECTOR Jacquelynn Fischer GRAPHIC DESIGNER, AD SERVICES Violeta Mulaj PRODUCTION ART ASSOCIATE Christopher Ferrante ACCOUNTING Agnes Alves, Megan Frank PUBLISHED BY Wainscot CHAIRMAN Carroll V. Dowden PRESIDENT & CEO Mark Dowden

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SENIOR VICE PRESIDENTS Shae Marcus, Carl Olsen VICE PRESIDENTS Nigel Edelshain, Thomas Flannery, Rita Guarna, Christine Hamel

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 Bachendorf’s. Copyright © 2019 by Wainscot Media, LLC. All rights reserved. Editorial Contributions: Write to Editor, Bachendorf’s, Wainscot Media, 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, Wainscot Media, 1 Maynard Drive, Park Ridge NJ 07656, or by telephone 201.573.5541. Advertising Inquiries: Contact Shae Marcus at 856.797.2227 or shae.marcus@wainscotmedia.com.

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WELCOME

to our valued customers and friends, The Bachendorf ’s family history in the Dallas/ Fort Worth area spans more than 100 years and four generations. In 1974, my father opened our first Bachendorf ’s retail store at the Campbell Centre in Dallas. Last fall, we were thrilled to grow our family business with the opening of our newest boutique in Fort Worth at The Shops at Clearfork.

Our family remains committed to maintaining our reputation of creating and delivering the finest jewelry and timepieces with the best service possible throughout our three locations.

My team and I invite you to discover our new Fort Worth boutique at The Shops at Clearfork, where we proudly offer the finest designer jewelry by Roberto Coin, Penny Preville, Phillips House and JB Star, as well as the latest models from Rolex, Breitling, Omega and Tag Heuer.

As always, we look forward to catching up with our loyal customers and meeting new friends. Please enjoy our spring/summer 2019 edition of Accent Magazine.

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Sincerely, Lawrence Bock, President

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WE CONGRATULATE ROY MASON, A STALWART OF THE BACHENDORF’S TEAM, ON HIS RETIREMENT. We are filled with mixed emotions as we announce the retirement of production manager Roy Mason, an outstanding member of the Bachendorf’s team for 23 years who has more than 65 years of experience in the jewelry industry.

As Mr. Mason reflects on how his career turned to the jewelry industry, he recalls his freshman year at what is now known as Texas A&M Commerce. It was 1949 and he was studying Distributive Education, a program that marries classroom instruction with on-thejob training. To fulfill the requirements of his course of study, he worked for a farmer-focused khaki and overalls supplier in the basement of a Paris, Texas plaza.

Recognizing Mr. Mason’s work ethic and dedication, his professor offered him a job—above ground—working for a jewelry store, which he gladly accepted.

Post-graduation Mr. Mason honorably served in the United States Military during the Korean War. Once his service was complete, Mr. Mason joined the team at Sterling Jewelers, where he remained for 42 years working as a diamond buyer and store manager.

While he appreciated his time with Sterling, Mr. Mason had dreams of owning his own diamond business. During his search for an office to call his own, Harry Bock called requesting a meeting. Mr. Mason knew if he was offered a job, he would gladly accept.

For the next 23 years, Mr. Mason faithfully worked as production manager for Bachendorf’s.

Celebrating his 90th birthday this year, Mr. Mason will miss his job while looking forward to meeting new people within his retirement community and spending time with his two children, Mike and Karen, his four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Mr. Mason’s contributions were integral to our success and continuity. His hard work, commitment and dedication are worthy of admiration by all. Filling Mr. Mason’s shoes will be an almost impossible task.

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After a successful career in the jewelry industry, Roy Mason is looking forward to meeting new people within his retirement community and spending time with his two children, Mike and Karen, his four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

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EVENTS

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AT BACHENDORF’S, WE CONTINUE A LONG-STANDING TRADITION OF HOSTING EVENTS TO ENTERTAIN OUR CLIENTS AND TO BENEFIT CHARITABLE CAUSES.

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Cattle Baron’s Ball 2018, chaired by Katy Bock and Jonika Nix, took place on October 20, 2018, and featured country legends Charlie Daniels and the Zac Brown Band. This was a record-breaking year as the event raised more than $4.8 million to benefit the American Cancer Society.

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The inauguration of the Daytona Exhibition on December 5, 2018 at the new Bachendorf’s boutique in Fort Worth.

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Letitia Wright wore diamond and rose gold hoop earrings

by Forevermark to the 2018 Met Gala.

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Allison Williams wore a 40-carat five-strand diamond choker from Forevermark to the 75th annual Golden Globes.

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Vanessa Hudgens wore John Hardy’s triple coil bracelet to The Art of Elysium Heaven gala.

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Taraji P. Henson wore Roberto Coin diamond dolce rings, diamond snake cuff and Cento diamond Pharaoh’s necklace set in platinum to the 75th annual Golden Globes.

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ON THE RUN

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2 1. Lisa Nik 18K yellow gold Sparkle chevron necklace with diamonds, $2,310 2. Wellendorff 18K yellow gold Brill Sun Quintet rope bracelet with diamonds, $15,500 3. David Yurman lemon citrine stud earrings, $850 4. Tag Heuer Aquaracer 18K yellow gold and steel diamond bezel MOP diamond dial on two-tone bracelet, $4,700 5. Chimento 18K yellow gold Stretch Nuvola wavy ring with diamonds, $2,970

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1. JB Star platinum necklace with 28.52ctw. cushion-cut emeralds with 3.76ctw. princess cut diamonds, inquire for price 2. Phillips House 14K yellow gold four drop earrings with 336 round tsavorites, $6,500 3. Robert Procop Platinum heart shape 12.04ctw. emerald and 1.81ctw. diamond ring, inquire for price 4. LAGOS sterling silver and 18K yellow gold stacking rings green tourmaline with diamonds, $625

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5. David Yurman 18K yellow gold Cable Renaissance cuff bracelet with emerald, $3,900

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1. Robert Procop Bella Blue Ocean earrings in platinum with 2.94ctw. marquise diamonds and 2.09ctw. marquise blue sapphire, inquire for pricing 2. Penny Preville 18K yellow gold blue sapphire ombre bangle, $5,995 3. Goshwara 18K yellow gold Gossip London blue topaz and diamond pendant, $6,500 4. JB Star Platinum sapphire and diamond halo stud earrings, $44,990

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5. Robert Procop Bella Blue Ocean Grand Bracelet in platinum with 41.82ctw. marquise blue sapphires and 7.70ctw. marquise diamonds, inquire for pricing

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ART

Considered a trailblazer who ushered in a movement of storytelling in the genre of fashion photography, Norman Parkinson worked outside the box. He took female models away from the static poses and outside well-controlled studios common in pre-war photography and into the real world. His shoots often took place in exotic, glamorous locations where his subjects interacted with the environment. In a career that spanned from 1931 until his death in 1990—while shooting on location in Singapore—Parkinson’s work reflected our evolving society.

Model Pilar Crespi reclines on a beach in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka. Photographer Norman Parkinson shot the image for Town & Country magazine in 1980.

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BRITISH PHOTOGRAPHER NORMAN PARKINSON CHARTED THE CHANGING FACE OF FASHION THROUGH THE 20TH CENTURY.

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In 1956, Parkinson traveled across India on a photo shoot for British Vogue. Upon seeing the exotic photos, notable fashion editor Diana Vreeland remarked, “How clever of you, Mr. Parkinson, to know that pink is the navy blue of India.”

Opposite page: Fashion model Anne Gunning in a pink mohair coat by Jaeger was photographed outside the City Palace in Jaipur, India.

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This page: This image of statuesque model Barbara Mullen appears monochromatic save for the beautiful pop of “navy” provided by a smiling child.

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COLLECTIONS

stroke of brilliance

Love’s Duet Varieté necklace shimmers with gold ropes made with two different textures.

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Some timeless designs are the results of beautiful accidents. Case in point: The goldsmithing technique used to create the sparkle of Wellendorff ’s Brilliance of the Sun rope necklace was inspired by a necklace brought into the Wellendorff manufactory for repair 12 years ago.

As Georg Wellendorff and one of the goldsmiths examined a necklace that had been caught in a jewelry box door, light fell on the damaged area and was reflected. The pair were fascinated and spent the next two years trying to recreate that shimmering effect. Eventually, they succeeded and the Brilliance of the Sun collection was born.

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the launch of the Brilliance of the Sun rope and it has influenced many of the creations in Wellendorff ’s latest collection. The Brilliance of the Sun Magic rope necklace features a freely moving roundel that glides smoothly over a strand of rope, which for the first time can be worn as a single strand or in a contrasting combination. Another highlight of Wellendorff ’s 2019 collection is Love’s Duet Varieté necklace. Sparkle meets smooth in this design that combines Brilliance of the Sun and Pure Delight ropes. The pavé heart charm is fully set with diamonds and a personal message can be kept inside.

As luminous as the brightest star in the sky, the Brilliance of the Sun rope will continue to make Wellendorff designs shine bright in the decades to come.

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Clockwise from top left: Innovative Pearl 18K white gold south sea pendant with diamond 0.18 ctw. and yellow diamond 0.25 ctw., $3,740. 18K white gold south sea with diamond 0.23 ctw. and yellow diamond 0.48 ctw., $7,260. South sea and golden ombre opera necklace, $13,200. South sea baroque necklace, $18,700. 18K yellow gold south sea bangle with diamonds, $2,530.

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From top: 18K white gold sapphire 122 ctw. and south sea baroque necklace, $56,100. 18K white gold south sea with sapphire 2.00 ctw. and diamond 1.44 ctw. earrings, $7,920.

18K white gold south sea and sapphire ring, $6,600.

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GIFT GUIDE

ON HER SPECIAL HOLIDAY, GIVE HER A SPARKLING PIECE FROM ONE OF THESE STELLAR DESIGNERS. Flowers for Mother’s Day? Sure, their fragrant, ephemeral beauty makes them a popular choice. And chocolates are wonderful too—even if they require her to suspend her diet just for the day. But this year the holiday could be your chance to make a gesture as enduring as your love—for your kids’ Mom, your own or another special mother in your life. When you’re ready, the following designers can help turn your giving impulse into an enchanting keepsake.

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DAVID YURMAN No woman is ever going to turn down a piece of jewelry on Mother’s Day, that’s just a fact. But gift-givers need to keep in mind the wearer’s personal style before making a purchase. Is her taste in jewelry classic or trendy? Does she prefer dainty or oversized? That’s why David Yurman is the perfect choice.

The brand’s ever-expanding line of masterpieces can appeal to every woman’s preference and has staying power. After all, Yurman jewels—created by David Yurman, his wife, Sybil, and now son, Evan—have been adorning women’s wrists, necks, fingers and earlobes for almost 40 years.

David Yurman jewelry is made with gold, silver or mixed metals; gemstones, diamonds or pearls. The brand offers pinky rings for risk-taker moms, statement sparklers for fans of the classics, hoop earrings that’ll become a special-occasion staple and simple studs for everyday wear. But no matter what item(s) you choose for Mom, each unique piece has the Yurman signature cable design she’ll instantly recognize and adore. The motif is used in innovative and beautiful ways, such as on a cuff, surrounding a pendant or on the inside of a ring where only the wearer can see it. Elegant and timeless, David Yurman is the Mother’s Day present the busy mom in your life deserves.

From top left: Cable Collectibles Sculpted Heart Necklace with diamonds in 18K gold, Cable Collectibles I Love You Pendant with 14K gold, Cable Collectibles Initial Necklace with diamonds, Amulets Heart Pendant with diamonds in 18K gold, The Crossover Collection Cuff bracelet with diamonds, Pearl Cluster rings with diamonds.

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ROBERTO COIN Why not give Mom a piece of jewelry from the City of Gold itself? Roberto Coin’s eponymous brand was born in 1977 in Vicenza, Italy’s capital of gold. Soon after its official inception in 1996, Roberto Coin became world-renowned and celebrity-adored, and it’s easy to see why—each piece is unique and handcrafted in 18K gold, some with gems and some without.

Every piece in Roberto Coin’s collections also features his signature: a tiny ruby hidden inside that is the designer’s gift to his customers. Ruby is a “…romantic way to wish the best to all the people wearing my pieces,” Coin has said. The ruby also represents health, happiness and long life, and no Mom can say no to all that.

From top: Charm Bracelet in 18K yellow gold with Sun charm, Heart charm and Butterfly charm, each in 18K yellow gold; Pois Moi Luna single row diamond pavé ring in 18K white gold, Pois Moi Luna wide ring in 18K yellow gold, Pois Moi Luna wide ring in 18K rose and white gold with diamonds, Pois Moi Luna wide diamond pavé ring in 18K white gold; Pois Moi Luna single row bangle in 18K yellow and white gold with diamonds, Pois Moi Luna 2-row bangle in 18K yellow and white gold with diamonds, Pois Moi Luna wide diamond pavé bangle in 18K white gold.

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GIFT GUIDE

MIKIMOTO If it’s a strand of pearls Mom is hoping for, Mikimoto is the obvious choice. The namesake behind the brand is Kokichi Mikimoto, who revolutionized the pearl industry when he cultured the first pearl and patented the process in the early 1900s. And now, more than a century later, Mikimoto is still refashioning how women wear pearl necklaces by introducing versatile new designs, innovative clasps and unique styles, from multi-layered strands to lariats laced with diamonds. The collections, which also include earrings, bracelets, brooches and rings, are timeless yet contemporary, classic yet cutting-edge—but universally coveted and stunning.

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Clockwise from top left: Akoya Cultured Pearl Necklace, 8x7mm in 18K white gold; Akoya Cultured Pearl Necklace, 6-6.5mm in 18K white gold; White South Sea Cultured Pearl Earrings, 10mm with 0.70cttw diamonds in 18K white gold; Akoya Cultured Pearl Earrings, 7.5mm with 0.24cttw diamonds in 18K white gold.

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MARCO BICEGO Marco Bicego jewelry makes 18K gold look as smooth as silk. Each piece in the various collections, many of which are named after and inspired by luxurious destinations such as Jaipur and Marrakech, are handcrafted at the designer’s atelier in Italy by goldsmiths who manipulate the metal in unique ways. Bicego has said he wants his designs to be shown off rather than stashed away in a vault somewhere, and in fact, pieces from his multiple collections are meant to be layered and worn together. But with bracelets, necklaces, earrings and rings this beautiful and wearable, that won’t be too hard for Mom, right?

From top: Jaipur bracelet in 18K yellow gold with diamonds and London blue topaz; Africa Constellation bangle in 18K yellow gold with diamonds; Africa Constellation drop earrings in 18K gold with diamonds.

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PENNY PREVILLE If Mom’s taste in fine jewelry is defined by femininity and wearability, a piece by Penny Preville is surely what’s on her wish list. The famed jewelry designer’s necklaces, bracelets, rings and chandelier- and hoop-style earrings for which she’s known are defined by their intricate details and their flawless marriage of old-school techniques with a modern sensibility.

Colored stones and gems can be found in many of Preville’s designs, but each collection features the girl’s best friend, diamonds, as the main component.

“Diamonds are the fairytale stone,” Preville has said. We’re sure the late Jackie Kennedy Onassis agreed—the iconic former First Lady was one of Penny Preville’s first and most notable customers.

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Clockwise from top left: Diamond Unit pearl and moonstone lariat, Round and Leaf hoop earrings with diamonds, Cushion Cut Watercolor Cluster bangle, all in 18K gold.

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From left: 18K white gold ring with one 16.60 ct. oval shaped blue topaz and 180 round diamonds weighing 1.99 ctw., $4,800. Platinum and 18K white gold with one 5.84 ct. cushion natural sapphire, 98 round sapphires weighing 6.30 ctw., 187 round diamonds weighing 6.30 ctw., $29,500. 18K white gold with one 11.53 ct. kunzite, 6 diamonds weighing 0.23 ctw., 48 pink sapphires weighing 2.55ctw., $5,500. 18K white gold ring with one 22.70 ct. marquise shaped amethyst, 92 round amethyst weighing 1.91 ctw. and 56 diamonds weighing 0.68 ctw., $4,800. 18K white gold ring with one 8.30 ct. green tourmaline and 118 diamonds weighing 0.97 ctw., $6,150. 18K white gold ring with one 1.72 ct. emerald cut tourmaline, black diamonds weighing 3.39 ctw., baguette diamonds weighing 0.50 ctw. and round diamonds weighing 0.47 ctw., $8,200.

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SPRING AND SUMMER ARE THE PERFECT SEASONS TO ADD SPLASHES OF COLOR TO YOUR JEWELRY COLLECTION. (REMEMBER ROY G. BIV, THE MNEMONIC THAT HELPED US REMEMBER THE COLORS OF THE RAINBOW—RED, ORANGE, YELLOW, GREEN, BLUE, INDIGO AND VIOLET?) NOW IS DEFINITELY THE TIME TO LIVEN UP YOUR LOOK WITH A NEW HUE OR TWO (OR THREE OR FOUR)!

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The entrepreneur owns several of the Rolex GMT-Master timepieces, including the 1675 Blueberry, the “Pepsi” red and blue bezel and the 40MM GMT-Master II in ceramic steel, shown here.

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A DEGENERES TIMEPIECE TRIO Comedian and talk-show host Ellen DeGeneres seldom leaves home without a Rolex or Patek. Here are three standouts from her enviable collection:

OBSERVING CAREFULLY BOTH HER GUESTS AND THE TIME HELPS THIS TALK-SHOW HOST KEEP HER HUMOR SHARP BUT GENTLE. SHE’S A WATCHFUL COLLECTOR TOO. It’s about more than laughs—that’s the deal with comedian-turned-talk-show-host Ellen DeGeneres.

Her generous, benign spirit is another key to her success, and her style of gentle self-mockery takes the sting out of her sendups of absurdity—hers, ours and the world’s.

While some comics make us guffaw but inwardly recoil, DeGeneres is the one we want to hang out with in our daytime living rooms. Who else could have shattered barriers as she did by coming out on her sitcom back in the ’90s (both her character and the comedian herself) while leaving us laughing and liking her so darn much?

While DeGeneres, now 60, wrestles with an exaggerated rep for being “nice,” she does achieve apparently effortless rapport with everyone who sits in the guest chair. That takes sensitivity. But each of us has an aggressive demon somewhere inside. Where’s hers?

Maybe a clue is on her wrist. There seems to be nothing demure or stammeringly apologetic about DeGeneres’ acquisition of luxury watches. She collects.

And no one doubts that her bank account is good for every tick on every dial.

Oh, she’s casual enough, letting the luxury jewelry peek out beneath her left sleeve during episodes and appearances and interviews, but never actually showing it off. “I have both vintage and new models,” she remarked about a little Swiss brand called Rolex. She has, to name a wristful, the Rolex Submariner with a blue dial and ceramic bezel, the Rolex Yacht-Master Everose with an Oysterflex bracelet, the collectible Rolex Explorer II “Steve McQueen” 1655 and—her personal favorite— the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona. DeGeneres, the wife

of actress Portia de Rossi, is photographed frequently wearing this classic design—she even wore one during her 2018 Netflix standup comedy special, ironically titled Relatable—and has at least seven of them.

One of the comedian’s most valuable Daytonas is surely the $175K rare 1969 Rolex “Paul Newman” Daytona Reference 6241, which she debuted on a 2018 episode of Jerry Seinfeld’s Netflix series, Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee. (It’s OK to be jealous of both her watch and her famous pals, we promise.)

But any true collection needs variation, which is why she has also splurged on a few Patek Philippes, including the Perpetual Calendar Chronograph 5271, the Nautilus Ref. 5711 and the Nautilus Annual Calendar Chronograph. She keeps her wry perspective, though.

“For centuries we’ve checked the time by looking at our phones,” she tweeted after Apple announced the Apple Watch in 2014. “Having it on your wrist? Genius.”

DeGeneres and her shows have amassed at least 30 Emmys, and she has voiced a fish in Pixar’s Finding Nemo and Finding Dory, written some books, hosted the Grammys, the Oscars and the Emmys, made Spectrum commercials and launched her own production company, record label, lifestyle brand and a series on HGTV. She was a spokesmodel for CoverGirl and even served as a judge on a season of American Idol. Most important, though, DeGeneres has championed generosity and kindness throughout her career, ending each show by saying, “Be kind to one another.”

If she’s as kind and generous as all that, couldn’t we borrow just one watch?

DeGeneres wore this Patek Philippe Grand Complications Ref. 5204 on a 2018 episode of her talk show. And she’ll never forget the date or time with this baby, as its functions show hours, minutes, seconds, day, date, month, moon phase, a leap year indicator and a perpetual calendar. Its price tag? Over $275K.

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 40 is one of the comedian’s go-tos, with its elegant platinum smooth bezel and glacier blue patterned dial.

The Rolex Yacht-Master 40 Everose was introduced in 2015 and features the brand’s Oysterflex bracelet, which allows for increased comfort and mobility.

DeGeneres wore this during an appearance on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon.

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over the moon The Omega Speedmaster has a long history of out-of-this-world accolades. Space junkies and watch aficionados alike believe this timepiece has “the right stuff.”

The very first Omega Speedmaster launched in 1957 and soon was adopted by many airmen in the U.S. Air Force. As the space program was heating up and more Air Force flying aces were recruited by NASA, the Speedmaster also became the “astronauts’ choice.” One of these pilots—Walter Schirra—wore his own trusted Speedmaster CK2998 on the Mercury-Atlas 8 mission in 1963. Schirra and the rest of the Mercury-Atlas crew orbited the Earth six times, and his Omega became the first watch worn in space.

The following year, NASA was on the hunt for an official wrist-worn chronograph to be issued to astronauts on manned space missions. Several brands, including Omega, submitted their timepieces for testing that included thermal, shock, vibration and vacuum examinations. The Omega Speedmaster survived and was stamped “flight qualified for all manned space missions” on March 1, 1965.

Then, in July 1969 Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to walk on the moon. On their wrists were two Omega Speedmasters. Once they returned to Earth, the Apollo 11 astronauts were presented with a very special Omega—the Speedmaster BA145.022. This model was crafted in 18K yellow gold, had a rare burgundy bezel and the caseback was inscribed to read, “To mark man’s conquest of space with time, through time, on time.”

Whether you plan to be one of the first humans aboard a Space X moon-bound rocket or if you prefer to remain in stratospheres closer to home, the latest Omega Speedster is worth a look.

Marking the golden anniversary of the first moon landing, Omega produced a new limited edition (1,014 pieces made) Speedmaster Apollo.

The design is similar to the famous Speedmaster BA145.022, but with some technical updates. This chronograph is made in Moonshine gold, a unique new alloy whose color was inspired by the shining moonlight in a dark blue sky. The Speedmaster Apollo is powered by a new manual-winding Master Chronometer calibre 3861 movement.

The 42 mm case of this timepiece features the asymmetrical caseband and, like the 1969 model, this Speedmaster has a burgundy bezel ring. Around the wrist, the brushed-polished bracelet bears the fivearched-links-per-row design and a grooved clasp with a vintage Omega logo.

The Speedmaster Apollo is both a nod to the golden age of the space race and a fitting timepiece for a modern man.

From left: The Omega Speedmaster Apollo 11 has a unique caseback that features markings that read “Apollo 11 – 50th Anniversary” and “The first watch worn on the moon.”

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TO CELEBRATE THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF MANKIND’S FIRST WALK ON THE MOON, OMEGA LAUNCHED A SPEEDMASTER THAT HAS A VERY SPECIAL CONNECTION TO THE APOLLO 11 MISSION.

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TAKE TO THE SKIES WITH THE ROLEX GMT-MASTER II AND SKY-DWELLER, TRUSTED WINGMEN TO THE ELITE WORLD TRAVELER.

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tennis legend Roger Federer, basketball great LeBron James and soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo, the Sky-Dweller boasts dual timezone displays and an annual calendar. For the dual time-zone feature, local time is read using center hands and a reference time display in 24-hour format on a rotating off-center disc visible on the dial. The annual calendar, called Saros after the astronomical phenomenon relating to the eclipse cycle, displays the date at 3 o’clock and the month using 12 apertures around the circumference of the dial.

For ease of use on the go, the Sky-Dweller is equipped with a Ring Command bezel that allows the wearer to select the watch’s different functions through an interface between the movement and the case. The bezel can be turned to one of three positions to select the function to be set: date, local time or reference time. The selected function then can be adjusted in either direction, forward or backward, using the winding crown, which has only one setting position. At first it was offered only in precious metals, but Rolex introduced two Rolesor versions of the 42mm watch in 2017. It is now available in solid Everose gold, Oystersteel with white gold and Oystersteel with yellow gold.

Keeping track of the time, knowing where you’ve been, where you are and where you’re going—whether it’s back home, to the next meeting or to an undiscovered corner of the Earth—is a necessary “luxury” for the devoted traveler. If you find yourself spending much of your time navigating friendly or unfriendly skies, Rolex’s GMT-Master II and Sky-Dweller will help you keep an eye on the horizon and a foot on the ground.

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Whether your 2019 travel plans include “bleisure” trips (mixing business and leisure) with the family in tow, an epic solo adventure into an unexplored or hard-to-reach territory, or both, chances are you’re going to fly. You’ll be in the air, but not above caring what time it is. So know this: As the jet set takes flight more frequently than ever before, its wingman of choice continues to be Rolex.

In 1959, when Pan American Airways made the first nonstop flight from New York to Moscow, Rolex was in the cockpit. The historic flight’s captain wore an Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master to aid him in navigation. Since its original launch in 1955, the GMT-Master has remained a true “tool watch,” its ever-evolving technical performance keeping pace with the rapid growth of intercontinental travel during the second half of the 20th century. In 1982, Rolex introduced a new movement that allowed the hour hand to be set independently. Models fitted with this optimized movement were named the GMT-Master II. In the past 60 years, a lot has changed: Pan Am no longer exists, and flights from New York to Moscow are a daily occurrence. Yet the GMT-Master II continues to evolve to meet the needs of elite world travelers, including celebrity devotees such as Brad Pitt, Ellen DeGeneres and Sylvester Stallone.

At Baselworld 2018, Rolex introduced three new versions of the iconic GMT-Master II with a new movement, the caliber 3285. Available in Oystersteel, Oystersteel and Everose gold and solid Everose gold, the 40mm GMT-Master II is equipped with a bidirectional rotatable bezel and a 24-hour graduated two-color Cerachrom insert in red-and-blue ceramic, known to watch aficionados as the “Pepsi” bezel. The lugs and sides of its Oyster case have been redesigned and fitted on a five-link Jubilee bracelet. Designed to display the time in two different time zones simultaneously and waterproof to 100 meters, it is an ideal watch for crisscrossing the globe in style.

Launched in 2012, GMT-Master II’s much younger sibling, the Oyster Perpetual Sky-Dweller, is one of Rolex’s most complicated watches. A favorite among globe-trotting athletes like

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SURE, YOU STILL LOVE YOUR METAL BRACELETS (WE ALL DO). BUT SPRING AND SUMMER ARE THE PERFECT TIMES TO TRY A WATCH THAT FEATURES A STRAP IN A NEW COLOR, TEXTURE OR MATERIAL.

This page: Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch “Dark Side of the Moon” model with black zirconium oxide ceramic dial, ceramic 44.25 mm case and coated nylon strap.

Opposite page, clockwise from top left: Breitling Superocean Héritage II Chronograph 44 Outerknown on blue Econyl strap, a material made from reclaimed fishing nets; Rolex Cellini Date 39mm in 18K white gold with blue guilloche dial and leather strap; Rolex Yacht Master 40mm in Everose gold with Oysterflex bracelet; Longines Heritage 1945 40mm on a nubuck leather strap.

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THE RESERVOIR SUPERCHARGED COLLECTION WILL REALLY REV YOUR ENGINE.

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Calling all motor heads, speed demons and gear guys: The Supercharged collection by Reservoir takes luxury drivers watches to a new—and very literal—level.

The design was inspired by the materials and details found in the elegant cars of days gone by. The collection includes four different models—Supercharged Sport 3, Supercharged Sport Red Zone, Supercharged Classic and Supercharged Classic Red Zone—and all stay true to a clean modern aesthetic.

Reservoir was founded in 2015 by Francois Moreau, who dreamt of crafting timepieces that married modern timekeeping with the aesthetic of vintage speedometers, fuel gauges and other instruments of measurement. This relatively young, French brand with a cache of cool has the unique ability to make quirky feel positivity luxurious. The Supercharged’s dial, available in black with white hands or vice versa, mimics a 1960s analog dashboard, taking the wearer’s accessory game from 0 to 60 in an instant. While unconventional, the clear nod to motorsports is both legible and wearable.

The collection’s timepieces have 43mm, 316L stainless steel cases with satin and polished finishes, opened case-backs and screw-down crowns and are water resistant to up to 50 meters in depth for 10 minutes. Each piece has self-winding mechanical movement and a 37-hour power reserve. The watches come on a black calf leather strap with stainless steel butterfly folding clasp with an additional NATO strap provided.

Sporty and modern with the charm of a classic British roadster, the Reservoir Supercharged models will inspire wearers to don a thick pair of leather driving gloves and hit the open road.

The Reservoir Supercharged Sport 3 features the brand’s automatic movements with a proprietary jump-hour module. The hours are displayed at the “6 o’clock” mark and the minutes are displayed along a gauge-like, 240-degree dial.

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PORSCHE ELECTRIFIES THE GREEN VEHICLE MARKET WITH ITS FIRST ELECTRIC SPORTS SEDAN. By Darius Amos

Careful what you wish for—right, Elon Musk? The Tesla chief took the auto world by storm when he rolled out his line of luxury electric cars, but little did he know his call for the globe’s other leading automakers to manufacture competitive “green” vehicles would be met head-on by Porsche. The German company, with a nearly 90-year history of producing high-end sports cars, has more than stepped up to Musk’s challenge. It is launching a new high-performance sports sedan, the Taycan (pronounced TIE-con), that will stand toe-to-toe with Tesla’s iconic Model S. The Taycan—a Eurasian word that translates loosely to “lively young horse”—is Porsche’s first all-electric vehicle. With a starting price in the $90,000-to-$100,000 range, it aims to become the leader in a market that’s been ruled by Tesla.

So what makes this colt run? For starters, it boasts two electric motors that generate a whopping 600 horsepower, which Porsche says muscles 0 to 62 mph in 3.5 seconds. Not bad considering Porsche’s legendary 911 Turbo S does that sprint in roughly 2.5 seconds. Early track results show that the

Taycan has an electric range of about 310 miles. The car’s power source is an 800-volt supercharger battery—plug in the car for just 15 minutes and it will have enough juice to travel 248 miles, or New York to Boston, without stopping.

The Porsche power on the Taycan is tamed by all-wheel drive traction, though a rear-wheel drive version is an anticipated option for the future.

Inside the cabin, you’ll find all the luxurious amenities typically associated with the Porsche name. The driver’s position resembles a 911, with plenty of gadgets and gizmos within reach. Two touchscreens (one a 10.1-inch display) provide controls for everything from the premium infotainment system to seat adjustments. If you’re hauling family, friends or co-workers, they’ll ride in comfort—there’s ample room for them plus space for luggage in the front and back.

An old adage suggests that sometimes less is more. Without an engine, the Taycan offers fewer mechanical components for a driver to interact (play) with. No worries. Welcome to the new generation of electric sports cars.

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The Porsche Taycan will be the luxury sports car manufacturer’s first electric car when it hits the U.S. later this year. Engineers say the sports sedan can travel about 310 miles on a fully charged battery—a range that eclipses the industry leader, Tesla’s iconic Model S.

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GEOFF’S PROPOSAL TO SARAH ATOP A SCENIC SUMMIT WAS A VAIL FAIRYTALE COME TRUE. How did you meet and how long have you been together?

Sarah: We met in April 2011 at a concert in Los Angeles. I was a Texas girl studying at USC and Geoff was an Oregon boy about to start law school. We came to the venue as complete strangers. We made eye contact halfway through the show and slowly gravitated toward one another. By the end of the night, we were standing face-to-face holding hands. It was love at first sight. I moved back home for the summer and Geoff moved to the Pacific Northwest to start school, but we were determined to make it work. We dated long distance for three years, keeping track of every occasion we got to see each other: concerts, birthdays, ski trips and family vacations. We counted 58 dates until the day I moved to Geoff ’s hometown. It’s eight years later and we’re now living in Portland, Oregon and newly married!

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How did you propose?

Geoff: We’re both avid skiers and spend our winters trying to ski as many resorts as we can. Sarah grew up skiing in Vail, Colorado, and we take a trip there every year with her family. I knew it was the perfect place to propose. We were headed up for our first run of the day and after we got off the chairlift, I pointed to one of the Vail Resort photographers and asked if we could get a picture to send to my parents. The rest of the group continued on for a warm-up run while we went over to the photo area. As we were taking pictures, I turned to Sarah and got down on one knee. She started crying and said yes! I actually hired that photographer in advance to pose as a Vail Resort photographer and Sarah’s entire family knew I planned to propose. After we had a few moments to ourselves, Sarah’s family skied over with a bottle of champagne. I pulled off the most epic surprise!

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Tell us about the proposal from both points of view.

Sarah: Geoff and I knew we were going to get married from the very start of our relationship. It was just a matter of when. He’s all about surprises, though, and had led me to believe it was not going to happen during our trip to Vail. I should have realized what was happening when he wanted to get a picture instead of ski untracked snow.

It was zero degrees on the mountain and the photographer’s card reader froze. I asked Geoff if we should go on and come back for a photo later, but he wanted to wait, which was another missed hint. The equipment issue was resolved and we headed toward the overlook. After we took a few photos, Geoff turned to look at me and I knew then he was about to propose. I remember saying “Is this really happening?!” before he got down on one knee, asked me to marry him and pulled out the most beautiful ring. My tears froze on my cheeks! I heard my family skiing toward us and Geoff revealed that he hired the photographer and my family had been in on the surprise. Geoff also arranged engagement photos without our ski gear in Vail Village the next day. He thought of everything.

How was it working with our sales associate Deb? Geoff: Deb is fantastic and was a pleasure to work with. She’s knowledgeable, kind and extremely helpful. We have since worked with her on our wedding bands as well as turning a sapphire necklace I gifted Sarah years ago into a ring that she now wears daily. We look forward to working with her again. nervous and excited that I didn’t sleep a wink the night before the engagement. As the sun started to shine and I got ready to propose, I truly did feel like the luckiest guy in the world.

It sounds like the engagement was perfectly planned.

Did anything unexpected happen?

Sarah: Geoff picked the proposal spot for the view but it was not visible at all due to a storm on the mountain. As we started to take photos, the clouds completely cleared! It was straight out of a fairytale. The weather held just long enough for the proposal and celebration with my family after.

Our photographer snapped a picture of the ring against the beautiful backdrop and said, “You have to see this!” It was an unedited photo and the ring was sparkling.

Why did you choose Bachendorf ’s?

Geoff: Sarah’s family has shopped with Bachendorf ’s for years. Being from out-of-state, I

What inspired you to choose this ring?

Geoff: Sarah and I had looked at rings together, so I had a good idea of what she wanted. Her preference was simple, elegant and timeless. After reviewing several loose diamond options with Deb, I picked the one I wanted, and we went to work on a custom setting.

When was your wedding?

Sarah: We got married in Portland on July 28, 2018.

It was perfect.

What are you most excited about in your first year of marriage?

Sarah: As if wedding planning didn’t add enough to our plates, we bought our first house together two months before the wedding! It’s a fixer-upper. We were able to knock out a couple projects before the big day, but we’re excited to focus on making our house a home. It’s hard work but it’s very rewarding.

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Geoff: Sarah’s cousin had been married in Vail a year prior and we loved her wedding photos.

I contacted the photographer and told him my proposal idea. With Vail Resort’s help, we arranged for him to pose as a resort employee to capture the engagement while maintaining the surprise. While traveling from Portland to Vail, I thought about where I put the ring every 30 seconds. I was so

felt comfortable knowing I could trust the quality and service. It was also meaningful to purchase the ring in Texas, where Sarah is from, so that it would remind her of home.

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It could be a wedding gathering at the famous resort Auberge du Soleil in California’s scenic Napa Valley, as featured in Jessica Kerwin Jenkins’ The Art of Entertaining (Rizzoli New York). Or it could be another celebration somewhere far from the vineyards, but where the golden light of just-before-dusk equally illumines the guests’ cheerfully colorful attire and the sparkling Dom Pérignon equally complements the succulent treats from the sea. Here the culinary preparations are by renowned chef Robert Curry; at your event they could be your own or the work of another artist in the kitchen. What matters is the vibe of effortless delight and the way conversation seems to have an extra opportunity to sparkle.

What matters is the moment—and the mood—and the memories you’ll make.

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This page: A raw bar offering oysters, clams and prawns is an irresistible counterpoint to sparkling wine, but keep the menu understated so as not to overpower the beverages. Chef Robert Curry of Auberge du Soleil in Napa Valley recommends serving sparkling wine with salty foods such as oysters or anything that’s fried and/ or cured, or fermented dishes, such as those made with bacon, soy or olives. Opposite page: Seared scallops with zucchini, corn and basil purée exemplify the flavors of the season (and locale); mix Islay dry gin with vermouth and orange bitters for a change-up from champagne.

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This page: This party’s backdrop of verdant vineyards seems perfectly apropos, but the hills of Monterey Bay also have their part to play. Put dessert on wheels, as peach parfait and macarons here make the rounds of the patio on a convenient beverage cart. Opposite page: You can spruce up the balcony bar with candles and greenery in golden urns to maintain a garden feel throughout—and keep champagne flutes at the ready for whenever the bubbly mood strikes.

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Left, from left: 18K white gold with alternating round and baguette diamond straight line bracelet with 21 round diamonds weighing 3.28ctw., 63 baguette cut diamonds weighing 2.49ctw., $14,850. Platinum three row eternity band with 78 diamonds weighing 3.85ctw., $9,500. Platinum Forevermark diamond and sapphire ring with 1 cushion cut diamond weighing 5ct., 40 round white diamonds weighing 0.17ctw., 89 blue sapphires weighing 0.48ctw., $89,000. Norman Silverman platinum diamond halo ring with 1 cushion cut diamond weighing 1.31ct., 48 round diamonds weighing 0.28ctw., $11,500. Platinum split shank diamond halo ring with 1 emerald cut diamond weighing 5.02ct., pavé round diamonds weighing 1.37ctw., $65,000.

Middle, from left: 18K white gold diamond pavé bangle bracelet with 139 round diamonds weighing 2ctw., $3,630. Platinum diamond eternity band with marquise shapes and milgrain edging, $1,360 - $1,800. 18K yellow gold diamond eternity band with marquise shapes and milgrain edging, $1,360 - $1,800. 18K rose gold diamond eternity band with marquis shapes and milgrain edging, $1,360 - $1,800. Henri Daussi 14K rose gold halfway diamond band 13 round diamonds weighing 0.50ctw., $1,540. 18K rose gold emerald cut diamond halo ring with

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WE DON’T BLAME MILLENNIALS FOR GOING AFTER WHAT THEY WANT—ESPECIALLY IF IT’S FINE JEWELRY. MANY OF THESE WOMEN AREN’T WAITING FOR SOMEONE TO POP THE BIG QUESTION. THEY’RE BUYING THEIR OWN BEAUTIFUL RINGS (AND BRACELETS TOO). BUT JUST IN CASE AN ENGAGEMENT IS IN HER FUTURE, WE’VE INCLUDED SEVERAL STUNNERS THAT DO THE JOB NICELY.

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1 emerald cut diamond weighing 2.08ctw., 56 round diamonds weighing 0.39ctw., $11,500. 18K yellow gold diamond eternity band with 21 round diamonds weighing 1.78ctw., $4,200.

Platinum emerald cut diamond eternity band with 19 emerald cut diamonds weighing 5.22ctw., $16,050. Norman Silverman platinum and 18K yellow gold and white diamond ring with 1 radiant cut fancy yellow diamond weighing 4.33ctw., 2 white trapezoid diamonds weighing 0.94ctw., $70,000.

Right, from left: 18K white gold diamond bangle bracelet with 70 round diamonds weighing 6.08ctw., $13,000. Christopher Designs 18K white gold L’Amour Crisscut diamond halo ring with 1 crisscut diamond weighing 1ct., 22 round diamonds weighing 0.65ctw., $8,700. Norman Silverman platinum asscher cut diamond eternity band with 22 asscher cut diamonds weighing 3.21ctw., $10,000. Platinum band with 4 round diamonds weighing 0.22cttw. and 3 baguette diamonds weighing 0.37ctw., $3,480. Norman Silverman platinum marquise diamond ring with 1 marquise cut diamond weighing 5.01ct., 130 round diamonds weighing 0.80ctw., $79,000. Platinum pavé diamond ring with round diamonds weighing 0.66ctw., 2ct. center stone, $22,000.

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DELEÓN WILL TEMPT YOUR PALATE WITH A UNIQUE BLEND OF FLAVORS FOUND IN ITS REPOSADO.

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Rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs notoriously poured and pranced around with bottles of Cristal when music videos were his forte, but as a businessman today, tequila is his drink of choice. Five years ago, Combs partnered with one of the world’s largest spirits distillers, Diageo, to take over and reinvent a small firm, DeLeón Tequila. They rebranded the company’s existing lineup of exclusive tequilas as its Luxury Line (maybe you’ve heard of the $820 per bottle DeLeón Leóna?), and later rolled out a new trio dubbed its Ultra-Premium Line. In the middle of the new threesome is DeLeón Reposado ($60), a refined pale gold tequila that’s aged eight months in American oak and finished in French oak casks. Pour yourself a shot. There’s an immediate and unmistakable woody presence on the nose, but there’s much more going on—you’ll detect notes of caramel, citrus and banana. On the palate, roasted agave and black pepper give way to cinnamon, caramel and oak flavors. In essence, DeLeón integrates sweet and spicy, punchy and peppery throughout—unusual characteristics of typical woody reposados. It’s a unique tequila that Mexican spirits fans should absolutely try.

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rosé has its day Don’t blush—there’s no need to be embarrassed. Nowadays, it’s perfectly O.K. to like rosé. More than that, it’s cool. It puts you on the cusp of a cultural wave that has swept up wine lovers from coast to coast.

Call it a rosergence.

Jay-Z has rapped about it. Drew Barrymore has reveled in it, releasing her own label of pinot noir rosé. Although pink wine still represents a mere 1.5 percent of the total U.S. table wine market—a proverbial drop in the industry bucket—demand for it is swelling. From mid-2016 to mid-2017, domestic consumption of rosé increased 53 percent by volume, surging to $258 million in sales, according to a report last year by Forbes. Over that same period, sparkling rosé also enjoyed a bump, its sales jumping by nearly 20 percent.

It all adds up to a serious turnabout in reputation for a wine once snickered at by sophisticates.

Starting in the 1970s, and for the good part of a generation, rosé was widely seen as the sweet pink drink of fru-fru cocktail parties, a déclassé concoction for less-than-nuanced palates, much of it sold in jugs by the likes of Gallo and Sutter Home.

White zinfandel was the variety by which many people then came to know rosé, and it was often said that the wine’s very existence owed to an error. According to a broadly circulated story, it was born in 1975 when Sutter Home winemaker Bob Trinchero botched a production, giving rise to a high-in-sugar wine with the saccharine character of a Hallmark card.

To Trinchero’s surprise, consumers loved it. For better or worse, a phenomenon was born.

This, of course, was another era; the American market was just catching on to wine.

“In that sense, those sweet rosés were great for the industry,” says Niki Wente, a fifth-generation vintner at venerable Wente Vineyards in Livermore, California. “They got a lot of people drinking and enjoying wine. And the more people learned, the more excited they became about the possibilities.”

Wente is one of a growing number of young vintners who are unabashed in their embrace of rosé. Just last year, she expressed that fondness through the first release of Niki’s Pinot Noir Rosé, a crisp but complex wine that bears no resemblance to the cloying blushes of decades past.

Dancing lightly on the palate, with notes of cantaloupe and orange zest, this rosé has a closer kinship to the traditionally bone-dry rosés of France, one of several countries where pink wine comes with a rich pedigree.

Wide-ranging in its provenance, with deep roots in Spain, Portugal, Germany and Italy, among other wine-producing powers, rosé is also made in myriad styles, from such varietals as pinot noir, grenache and gamay, to name just a few. It appears in shades that span the pink-hued spectrum, from the reddest raspberry to the palest salmon. But no matter its iteration, rosé, at its best, is bright, refreshing and a delicious food wine fit for all occasions.

Hence the growing popularity of a wine-world catchphrase. Say it with us: Rosé all day!

TASTING NOTES

Domaine Carneros Madame de Pompadour Rose NV, $37 Named after the French King Louis XV’s paramour, Madame de Pompadour, this has a delicate mousse, a lacy texture and aromatics of wild strawberries, ripe peach, apricot, pomegranate, honeysuckle and exotic spices.

2018 Niki’s Pinot Noir Rosé, $30 Brimming with aromatic hints of summer melon and ripe strawberry, this refreshing wine pairs beautifully with everything from rich cow’s-milk cheeses to roasted pork.

J Vineyards Brut Rosé, $45 A vibrant sparkling rosé with a creamy mouthfeel that gives way to lively notes of blood orange and lemon.

Try it with tuna poke or grilled prawns.

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FOR WINE CONNOISSEURS, A PINK PALETTE NEED NOT MEAN A CLOYING SWEETNESS ON THE PALATE. By Josh Sens

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TIRED OF THAI, MEXICAN AND ITALIAN? TRY THE HEALTHY, TASTY FOOD OF ISRAEL.

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cumin, paprika and cayenne, shakshuka is a hearty wake-up call for breakfast or brunch, but don’t be surprised to see it at the dinner table—it’s that versatile. There’s no right or wrong way to serve shakshuka, and plenty of recipes to prove it. Get creative and sprinkle in some feta cheese. Or let a seasonal veggie fare like eggplant introduce fresh variety to the egg core.

If you’re looking for a dish that’s light yet filling at the same time, don’t pass up the chance to taste sabich, a hearty sandwich that can serve as lunch. Loaded atop a pita, there’s fried eggplant and hard-boiled eggs, along with Israeli salad, hummus and tahini.

This popular dish is meatless but you won’t miss it as the sauce called amba wakes up your senses with a blend of pickled mangoes, turmeric and fenugreek. A familiar feature at falafel stands, the Israeli salad rounds out the recipe with a blend of tomato, cucumber and other diced veggies.

For pasta like nothing you’ll find in an Italian restaurant but with winning qualities all its own, there’s Israeli couscous, also called ptitim. Devour this toasted, pearl-shaped pasta on its own with zuc-

chini, tomatoes and peppers. Or enjoy it as an accompaniment to a main dish such as grilled tilapia as the couscous inspires the chef ’s creativity.

But what’s an Israeli meal without the Holy Land’s traditional dessert? Halvah, the sweet, tahini-based candy, gets its name from halwa, the Arabic word for sweet confection. It’s eaten in different variations across the globe but the Israeli version is made with sugar syrup, a sesame base and optional yummy accoutrements like seeds or nuts. It comes in slabs or in packaging, in flavors like chocolate or vanilla or a marble of both, and can be eaten as a dessert or as a companion to an Israeli breakfast. Halvah looks like fudge but is more crumbly in texture, but there really is no way to describe its unique taste. One should just try for himself.

No matter how you indulge your curiosity about the wonderful world of Israeli cuisine, you’ll have no pangs of guilt.

Remember that fresh and healthy ingredients are at the heart of this culinary style as you discover centuries-old taste sensations closer to home than ever.

Clockwise, from top left: Shakshuka, or “tomato eggs,” is a delicious breakfast, lunch or dinner when paired with a fresh salad or bread for dipping; you won’t miss the meat on this ultimate vegetarian sandwich, the sabich, hugely popular in the metropolitan Tel Aviv area; couscous is a versatile, quick-cooking and delicious pasta; halvah is the perfectly sweet ending to your Middle Eastern meal.

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They say everything old is new again, but here’s that truism on steroids. The “new” culinary revolution under way in the U.S. actually comes from traditions as old as time: Israeli fare with its winning combination of healthy ingredients and pizzazz.

Look for it in hot spots like New York and L.A.—or in a neighborhood near you—as celebrated chefs embrace the trend and reap a bounty of awards. And if you know only hummus dip and falafel, it’s time to expand your culinary horizons by becoming familiar with a few dishes that many, many generations have enjoyed.

Don’t let the name shakshuka fool you.

Also spelled shakshouka, it may sound like something complicated, but this savory dish of poached eggs nesting in a spiced tomato stew is a one-skillet wonder that cooks up in a snap. This traditional Israeli meal with North African roots goes from stovetop to oven to table in just 40 minutes. (And, yes, it’s often served right in the skillet, taking simplicity to the max.) Soak up all that hearty goodness with challah or pitas, and you’re dining on shakshuka like a pro.

With a zesty array of spices such as

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NEITHER A TRAVEL CLICHÉ NOR A TOURIST HOT SPOT, SCENIC OMAN MAY ACTUALLY OFFER THE TRUEST MIDDLE EAST EXPERIENCE. By Elise K. Guarna

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Tucked around the coastal elbow of the Arabian Peninsula under a bright and cloudless sky lies a land of stunning natural beauty with a rich and ancient culture. The sultanate of Oman managed for a long time to elude the eye of the tourist masses—British actress-model Naomi Campbell calls it one of her secret escapes. From rolling desert sands to breathtaking mountain vistas, from grand Islamic architecture to pristine beaches, from world-class luxury resorts to hidden valleys bursting with palm trees, Oman has something magical in store behind every corner.

Does that surprise you? Oman’s neighborhood—it borders Yemen, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates—is one you’ve heard about lately, but not necessarily for beachy serenity. Don’t fret; known as “the Switzerland of the Middle East,” Oman is so quiet and peaceful it was voted the fourthsafest country in the world for visitors by the World Economic Forum in 2017. In fact, I have rarely felt as safe anywhere in the world as I did in Oman, where the parks of any city are full of picnicking families late into the night and “Adi, ma mushkila” (“Don’t worry, no problem”) is the response to any request for help.

You’ll read that Oman is sparsely populated, but take that with a grain of sand. Most of its nearly 4.5 million residents are clustered in the north, while the land to the south is sparse indeed—it’s desert. Oman is actually smaller

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A woman enters the magnificent Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, whose design and architecture pay homage to great Islamic civilizations past and present.

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in area than the state of New Mexico, with more than double its population.

Long the crown jewel of Oman’s capital city, Muscat, the Al Bustan Palace is the place to begin an indulgent journey through this singular Persian Gulf nation. Steeped in modern Omani history, the five-star hotel stands as the embodiment of Oman’s remarkable marriage of natural beauty, tradition and modern luxury. Now a Ritz-Carlton property, this unique hotel is a former palace and a favorite of Oman’s Sultan Qaboos, who has led modernization efforts during his 48-year rule. One certainly feels like royalty upon walking into the famous Bustan, to be greeted by the lobby’s iconic soaring ceilings and the intoxicating aroma of frankincense, native to the southern Dhofar region and the quintessential fragrance of Oman.

Just outside the property, the unassuming beauty of Muscat awaits. Stroll along the Muttrah Corniche, a coastal road, at sunset and sample Omani cuisine at the celebrated Bait Al Luban restaurant, where your meal starts with complimentary frankincense water, said to heal all manner of ills.

Mingle with tourists and Omanis alike as you wander the souq, or traditional market, surveying wares ranging from the kitschy to the strikingly beautiful. Stray off the main path to find famed Omani silver work and gold jewelry, or to admire the selection of khanjars, traditional Omani daggers.

While Oman is widely known for its tolerance toward guests, Omanis view respect as a two-way street. Tourists of any religion or nationality will be warmly welcomed and treated with the genuine kindness and hospitality so central to the Omani identity. In return, locals ask visitors to respect their traditions by dressing more conservatively when outside hotels and resorts.

For both men and women, that means covering shoulders, covering legs down to mid-calf and avoiding plunging necklines.

Nowhere in Muscat is this more important than at the breathtakingly

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Left, the iconic lobby of Muscat’s Al Bustan Palace. Below, dusk falls at Sense on the Edge, the signature cliff-top restaurant at the Six Senses Zighy Bay resort.

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Top, camel racing is done for both sport and leisure. Below, visitors stop to snorkel on a day trip through the fjords of northern Oman.

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elegant Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, the only place in Oman where women will be asked to cover their hair. Incorporating design elements from great Islamic civilizations throughout history, the mosque boasts intricate mosaic work, an Iranian carpet hand-woven by six hundred craftswomen over four years and a 46-foot-tall chandelier of Swarovski crystal, which melds seamlessly with majestic white marble exteriors and fragrant gardens to create a final effect that is as effortless and tranquil as it is awe-inspiring.

Taxis are widely available within Muscat and from all major points of interest, but they are generally not metered and can be quite expensive for tourists. Consider renting a car at the airport for more flexible transportation within the city and to explore the natural playground waiting within just a few hours’ travel from Muscat. The diversity and sheer beauty of the Omani countryside never ceased to amaze me. In just one weekend we could swim in the caves of Wadi Shab, watch the sun set from the top of a sand dune and stop for a lunch of fresh fish in the quiet seaside city of Sur, where turquoise waters wash up on beaches dotted with fishing boats and lined with white-washed houses, and where women wearing face-covering niqabs rolled down their car windows to wave at us as we drove through the narrow streets. Wherever I wandered I was greeted by smiling faces—often with a proffered bowl of dates.

Drive down the coast and hike through one of Oman’s famous wadis (which loosely translates to “valley” but is often mistranslated as “oasis”).

Spend a night in the Sharqiya Sands desert, and wake up with the sun for some dune bashing (off-road vehicle activity) or a leisurely camel ride.

Continue to Jabal Akhdar (Arabic for “The Green Mountain”), with its sweeping canyon views, cooler climate and the magnificent Anantara resort.

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Top, training an Arabian horse, the pride of many Gulf nations. Left, a selection of traditional Omani daggers, called khanjars.

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Akhdar is the secluded mountain Eden you never knew you needed. If you ever tire of sipping champagne in your private cliffside infinity pool, you can join an Omani guide to learn about the culture of the nearby villages, where ancient irrigation systems nourish the mountain’s renowned pomegranate trees, or sneak away to the lookout where Princess Diana once surveyed the Hajar Mountains. It’s perfect for a sunrise yoga session or an evening of stargazing in an unpolluted sky.

For those craving yet another secluded paradise, the Six Senses Zighy Bay resort in the northern region of the Musandam Peninsula is one for the bucket list. Included on Condé Nast World Traveler’s 2019 Gold List, Zighy Bay describes itself as a reimagined fishing village—that’s if a fishing village were made up of private beachfront villas. Like anything worth having, getting to Zighy Bay requires a bit of work. But trust me, it is well worth the effort. Tucked into a tiny inlet between the mountains and the sea in Oman’s northwest corner, the resort is most easily accessible from Dubai, where guests are picked up at the airport and taken by 4x4 on a scenic journey culminating in a drive through a dramatic mountain pass.

To kick off this unique experience the right way, skip the last leg of the drive and opt to paraglide into the resort. Once you’ve arrived, kick back and indulge. Charter a private boat and be whisked through the Omani fjords. Catch a fish, and it will be masterfully prepared for you at any of the resort’s restaurants. Spend the morning crafting a personalized wellness plan or simply being pampered in the world-class Six Senses Spa. Watch the sunset from the clifftop Sense on the Edge Restaurant before diving into one of the exquisite seven-course chef’s menus, or have a meal prepared for you in-villa. Here, as with anywhere else in Oman, the possibilities are endless.

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Clockwise from top left, Omani dates, served to guests as a sign of welcome; a turquoise lagoon with a hidden beach along the Oman coast; marine life, including blue whales, thrives in the waters that border Oman.

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From top, left to right: Carrera y Carrera 18K yellow gold Emperatriz Medium Floral pendant with 3 diamonds weighing .35ctw., $6,150. Carrera y Carrera 18K yellow gold Emperatriz Maxi earrings with 6 diamonds weighing .46ctw., $8,100. 18K white gold flower shaped pendant with one amethyst and 6 blue topaz $1,200.

18K white gold flower shape diamond and pearl earrings, $12,500.

Penny Preville 18K yellow gold diamond flower wraparound ring with diamonds weighing 0.86ctw., $4,690.

18K white gold flower shape diamond and pearl earring as listed above. 18K white gold flower shaped pendant with one blue topaz and 6 amethysts, $900.

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