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ACCENT: THE MAGAZINE OF LIFE’S CELEBRATIONS

FOR THE LOVE OF

G iving

• BRUCE G. WEBER DIAMOND CELLAR • FALL/WINTER 2019

PROFILES IN GIVING Tina Parkhill, Michael Case & The Stephensons

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Welcome Letter Our Bridal Customers Wedding Trends Profiles in Giving Holiday Giving Guide

Extra, Extra: Watch Section Perpetual Excellence: Rolex Collect ‘Em Like Beckham Cool and Collected: John Mayer The Showstopper

Cherry on Top: Food Luxury Reborn: STORE 5a

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BRUCE G. WEBER DIAMOND CELLAR • 1523 East 15th Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74120 | 918-749-1700 • brucegweber.com

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF RITA GUARNA

CONTRIBUTING EDITORS DONNA ROLANDO, EVERETT POTTER

PRODUCTION ART ASSOCIATE CHRISTOPHER FERRANTE

CREATIVE DIRECTOR STEPHEN VITARBO

PUBLISHING STAFF

ACCOUNTING AGNES ALVES, MEGAN FRANK, RANDY TASHJIAN

SENIOR EDITOR DARIA MEOLI

GROUP PUBLISHER SHAE MARCUS

P U B L I S H E D B Y WAINSCOT MEDIA

ACCOUNT MANAGER LISA MENGHI

CHAIRMAN CAROLL V. DOWDEN

LIFESTYLE EDITOR HALEY LONGMAN

DIRECTOR OF PRODUCTION & CIRCULATION SUSAN WINDRUM

PRESIDENT & CEO MARK DOWDEN

EDITORIAL ASSISTANT GIANNA BARONE

ADVERTISING SERVICES DIRECTOR JACQUELYNN FISCHER

ART DIRECTOR VICTORIA BEALL

GRAPHIC DESIGNER, AD SERVICES VIOLETA MULAJ

SENIOR ASSOCIATE EDITOR DARIUS AMOS

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SENIOR VICE PRESIDENTS SHAE MARCUS, CARL OLSEN VICE PRESIDENTS NIGEL EDELSHAIN, THOMAS FLANNERY, RITA GUARNA

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 Bruce G. Weber. Copyright © 2019 by Wainscot Media, LLC. All rights reserved. Editorial contributions: Write to Editor, Bruce G. Weber, 1 Maynard Drive, Park Ridge, NJ 07656. The magazine is not responsible for the return or loss of unsolicited submissions.

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Welcome It’s the season of giving.

A season to give gifts. To give presence. To give gratitude.

In this issue, we celebrate giving by highlighting a few amazing community members who are changing lives by giving their time, talents and treasures to meaningful causes. We are blown away by the generous spirit of this city and by these folks in particular. Thanks to them and the many others who care enough to make our world a better place to live.

Beyond celebrating those neighbors, we also celebrate some more literal neighbors—a few favorite places to grab dinner and drinks near our new Cherry Street space.

And we also, of course, share a bevy of absolutely beautiful items we’ve curated that you could gift to yourself or those you love.

We hope you’ll enjoy diving in as much as we enjoyed putting this issue together.

And we hope you cherish and enjoy this most wonderful time of the year. May we all live to give.

Sincerely,

Michelle Holdgrafer, Store Director

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Sasha Patterson, Store Director

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ROMAN BAROCCO COLLECTION

Bridal Customer Photos

Connor Cass & Emily Points

Connor Cass & Emily Points Marrying October 3, 2020 On knowing this was forever

“The first Christmas we were dating, my parents plotted this full-fledged family NERF gun battle. Connor didn’t hesitate to join in. I knew if he could keep up with my goofy family, he was the one.” –Emily

On the ring

“The diamond was my grandmother’s, and Connor put a lot of time and heart into building the perfect ring that I hope to pass down someday, too.” –Emily

On showing it off

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Scott & Molly Karpe

Burris & Kristen Smith

Shannon Phillips/Imago Vita Photography

Photo by Wendy Bobarikin

Maddie Schaffrin & Jessie Trotter Engaged July 7, 2019 On knowing this was forever

“The moment I hugged her at Starbucks after reconnecting after high school.”

–Jessie

On the ring

“Maddie and I actually picked out the ring together. I thought of a creative spin on the ring and added moissanite as the center stone. She loved it!” –Jessie

She can’t wait to be wearing her ring when...

“We are hanging out in the beautiful Santa Fe mountains!” –Maddie Madison Schaffrin & Jessie Trotter

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© Forevermark 2019. Forevermark , from De Beers Group.

With this ring…

We promise to love, honor and cherish the people and wildlife touched by our diamonds.

Forevermark, as part of The De Beers Group of Companies, supports women and helps protect the natural world. This is our promise of beauty, rarity and responsible sourcing.

Bridal Customer Photos Nick & Jaime Wood Married June 29, 2019 On the proposal

“It was at our favorite place in the world, where we spent many weekends together—Grand Lake. And it was the perfect surprise!” –Jaime

On choosing the ring

“I picked the ring all by myself. I didn’t want Jaime to know anything. I wanted to do this for her and get her something I knew she would love.” –Nick

We knew it was forever because...

“We were apart, and the world just kept bringing us back together!” –Jaime and Nick

Nick & Jaime Wood Tabor Warren Photography

Callie Brumble & Danny Wilson

Callie Brumble & Danny Wilson

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THE SWEET STUFF

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Sugar and spice and everything nice? It’s not a wedding without it! Here, the experts at Antoinette Baking Co. share this season’s top trends.

SIMPLICITY Weddings no longer require the massive five-tier cake.

Instead, elegant single cakes or subtle two-tier cakes create a minimalistic beauty that leave room in the budget for couples to serve other fun styles of dessert alongside the cake. We are seeing a resurgence of the understated-yet-classic naked scraped cake. It can be dressed up or dressed down—accented by greenery or flowers, or simply standing all on its own.

MACARONS This simple and elegant cookie has become a cult classic.

These sweet layers of perfection are beautiful cascading down a wedding cake or nestled on top. Or, ditch the cake completely and treat guests to a macaron tower. No matter which way you serve them, this sophisticated finger-food elevates any event and offers a fun pop of color.

CRÊPE CAKES This is the hottest new cake for fall. Unique and delicious, with flavors like salted caramel and vanilla brûlée, it’s the showstopping dessert you need for your next shower, party or dessert table.

TWO-TONED Many brides are looking to have more non-traditional colors in their cakes. Dramatic, rich colors add an element of the unexpected and can be beautifully over-the-top. Make it twotoned for the eye-catching color with an unexpected twist.

Unconventional cakes are an easy, unforgettable way to carry out a bride’s vision.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: 207 N Main St. 918.764.8404

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PROFILES IN

G iving

Thousands of generous community members invest their time, money and talents in contributing to the greater good in Tulsa and beyond. Here, we celebrate a few noteworthy neighbors making a difference in the city we love and talk giving with each.

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PROFILES IN GIVING

Michael case Michael D. Case is CEO of Case and Associates Properties, Inc., which controls more than $3 billion in assets, including more than 30,000 apartment units in six states. Known for his philanthropy as much as his business, Case has given millions to the community and served on noteworthy boards of directors, including those of the Metropolitan Tulsa Chamber of Commerce, The University of Tulsa and St. Francis Health System. He contributed to and developed the Michael D. Case Tennis Center at The University of Tulsa, which John McEnroe called the greatest collegiate tennis facility in the country.

Philanthropic philosophy

With my father being a minister, I was taught at an early age that benevolence is one of the most important gifts that you can give. My father would say, “If your heart is right, the gift you’re giving should make you happier than the person who’s receiving your gift.” And we find that to be true.

stay in Tulsa and get a great education here in our own city at The University of Tulsa. It’s good for the university, good for the kids and good for our city. Helping keep our best and brightest in our own city is invaluable. This funding has given us more satisfaction than any of the buildings we’ve built.

Most meaningful gift I’ve ever given

Most meaningful gift I’ve ever received

Being a developer and builder, by nature, I like to see progress through new buildings or hard assets. However, most recently, Pat and I donated money to The University of Tulsa to start the Mike and Pat Case Tulsa Talent Initiative Scholarship Program. This scholarship fund currently supports nearly 100 Tulsa-area kids with their tuition, which allows local kids to

Number one, the love of a mother and father who taught all seven children the importance of work ethic, kindness and charity. And number two, my wife, who gave me the best gift of all, three wonderful children who have given us 15 grandchildren.

“Helping keep our best and brightest kids in our own city is invaluable.”

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Tina Parkhill Raised by a single mother in New Mexico, Parkhill learned early in life the value of hard work, determination and humility. Now the owner of Parkhill’s South Liquors & Wine, she is passionate about contributing to organizations that help the community’s most vulnerable people. Her favorite cause is Family & Children’s Services.

Why I support Family & Children’s Services

I’ve had the privilege to evaluate many worthwhile causes to support, and F&CS was at the top of my list. F&CS is a comprehensive service provider that supports and strengthens behavioral health for adults, children and families. With over 50 programs, they provide hope and healing to one out of every six Tulsans, which was over 150,000 clients last year alone. Their evidence-based therapies and practices have a proven track record of positive outcomes, which is critical in making our community healthier. The drive and passion in the hearts of the more than 700 employees who perform their jobs tirelessly is overwhelming. I have been so moved by the testimonials

of many of the F&CS clients and have witnessed their impact first-hand. It is for these many reasons that I remain engaged in supporting their mission.

Most meaningful gift I’ve ever given My time, loyalty and passion in service to our local community.

Most meaningful gift I’ve ever received My children, Dillon and Julia.

“I have been so moved by the testimonials of many of the F&CS clients and have witnessed their impact first-hand.”

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PROFILES IN GIVING

The STephenSonS High school sweethearts Peggy and Charles Stephenson grew up in Antlers, a small town in southeastern Oklahoma, before Mr. Stephenson’s petroleum engineering career took them through the oil fields of Oklahoma, North Dakota, South and West Texas, and back to Tulsa—where they’ve settled for 50 years. Mr. Stephenson helped start Samson Resources and Andover Oil Company before founding Vintage Petroleum. The Stephensons are honored that their philanthropic efforts can help further advance education, health and religion. Mr. Stephenson has given his time to many boards, including those of The Salvation Army, Indian Nations Council of the Boy Scouts and The Philbrook Museum of Art. Mrs. Stephenson serves as executive director of the Charles and Peggy Stephenson Family Foundation and co-manages their personal philanthropic activities. She is known for her volunteer work with the First Presbyterian Church, American Red Cross, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, American Cancer Society, The Salvation Army, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts and she has also served on the board of Goodland Academy. She was twice honorary chairwoman of Tulsa Project Woman, which provides breast cancer screenings and education for women with limited financial resources. A few of their significant contributions include the renovation and expansion of Tulsa’s First Presbyterian Church, the renovation of the 8:10 Building, Peggy’s Pond and Wilderness Area at Mr. Kaiser’s Gathering Place, Stephenson Hall at The University of Tulsa (which houses classes for petroleum and mechanical engineering) and the Stephenson Cancer Center at the University of Oklahoma Medical Center in Oklahoma City.

Our philanthropic philosophy

We have been partners in life for more than 60 years, and the work we do is so fulfilling. Giving back is so important, not only in money, but in gifts of talent and serving our community.

The center provides the same service patients would receive at other prestigious hospitals, so they don’t have to travel out of state to receive the best care and treatment in the country.

Most meaningful gift we’ve ever given

Why we support the Stephenson Cancer Center

Research is a vital part of treating cancer. Clinical trials help advance research results, and the Stephenson Cancer Center is leading the way. The Stephenson Cancer Center not only offers the latest treatment, it also offers compassionate, patient-centered care, as the center aims to meet each person’s emotional as well as medical needs.

The Stephenson Cancer Center.

Most meaningful gift we’ve ever received

Thanks from people we don’t know who are being helped at the Stephenson Cancer Center. What a blessing.

“Giving back is so important, not only in money, but in gifts of talent and serving our community.”

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Holiday

Giving Guide

ROBERTO COIN Venetian Princess motherof-pearl and diamond flower brooch $6,200

PENNY PREVILLE

Diamond bow pendant $3,225 Bar necklace with baguette diamonds $6,230

ROBERTO COIN

ROLEX

Byzantine Barocco Paisley drop earrings $3,150

Yacht-Master 37 $11,050

PESAVENTO

18KRG Flex Diamanti bracelet with champagne diamond dust $1,930

ELIZABETH LOCKE

19KYG Emperor ring $3,700

DAVID YURMAN

DAVID YURMAN

DY Classic black titanium band $375 Beveled grey titanium band $350

Petrvs lion black leather bracelet $1,000

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STORE 5a

Pre-owned Chanel Maxi classic flap bag was $5,900 now $3,100

DAVID YURMAN

Madison chain bold necklace $5,900

Novella blue topaz and diamond statement pendant $8,600

KWIAT

Pavé diamond bangle $9,700

MIKIMOTO

Akoya pearl and diamond earrings $2,700

TUDOR

Black Bay Chrono S&G $5,600

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ARMENTA

Old World ring with champagne diamonds $2,390

ROBERTO COIN Pois Moi Luna bangle $13,500

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Holiday

Giving Guide

DAVID YURMAN

Moon and star amulet $450

IPPOLITA

Cherish bypass ring in Chimera $595

ALESSANDRA DONÀ

Black South Sea pearl and diamond earrings $3,445

ELIZABETH LOCKE

19KYG Perugia link necklace $10,150 Goddess on a boat pendant $4,000

ROBERTO COIN

Diamond Princess Flower outline bangle $11,500

ROLEX

GMT-Master II $9,250

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TUDOR

Bronze Black Bay $4,050

ROLEX

Datejust 31 $15,950

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TUDOR

Black Bay 32 $2,800

PENNY PREVILLE

Diamond bow earrings $5,990

PESAVENTO

5-station Diamanti necklace with grey diamond dust $1,320

DAVID YURMAN

Diamanti pendant necklace with grey diamond dust $1,650

Chevron woven bracelet with black diamonds $1,250

ARMENTA

Old World bangle $1,390

MARCO BICEGO

Paradise iolite and blue topaz drop earrings $955

PESAVENTO

Jolie Diamanti ring with grey diamond dust $950

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IPPOLITA

Jet Set post earrings in Chimera $1,195

ROBERTO COIN

Byzantine Barocco diamond band $2,950

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Holiday

Giving Guide

FOREVERMARK

Diamond necklace $1,198

DAVID YURMAN

The Cables Collectibles diamond necklace $1,350

PENNY PREVILLE

Diamond and blue sapphire necklace $4,150

ARMENTA

Old World open circle disc earrings $1,525

MIKIMOTO

White South Sea pearl and diamond necklace $10,500

MARCO BICEGO

Lucia diamond dome ring $2,490

ROLEX

Datejust 41 $9,350

TUDOR

ROLEX

Black Bay 36 $2,850

Cosmograph Daytona $16,900

TUDOR

Pelagos LHD $4,400

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ARMENTA

Old World tourmaline and champagne diamond necklace $1,790

PESAVENTO

18KRG Diamanti hoop earrings $1,600

DAVID YURMAN

Helena diamond bracelet $2,950

IPPOLITA

MARCO BICEGO

Classico Hammered disc necklace in Chimera $2,495

Lucia earrings $1,400

DAVID YURMAN

Anchor station Maritime blue nylon bracelet $375

STORE 5a

Pre-owned Gucci Small Marmont Matelasse bag was $1,290 now $1,025

ROLEX Cellini Moonphase $26,750

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Holiday

Giving Guide

KWIAT

ALESSANDRA DONÀ

Eclipse marquise diamond earrings $13,900

Black South Sea pearl and diamond ring $2,820

MARCO BICEGO Paradise iolite and blue topaz three strand bracelet $2,400

ROLEX Milgauss $8,200

DANA REBECCA

Opal and diamond cluster studs $465

ELIZABETH LOCKE

19KYG diamond link bracelet $7,575

DAVID YURMAN

Châtelaine tourmilated quartz, black orchid and tanzanite drop earrings $1,600

PENNY PREVILLE

Knot diamond bow ring $2,995

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ROBERTO COIN Palazzo Ducale pendant $1,100 Palazzo Ducale station necklace $5,750

DAVID YURMAN

Maritime compass cufflinks with black diamonds $550

ROLEX

Yacht-Master 42 $27,800

TUDOR

Steel and Gold 41 $4,150

ROLEX

Day-Date $34,850

TUDOR

Black Bay Blue $3,725

DAVID YURMAN Beveled band $1,450

DAVID YURMAN

Origami crossover cuff bracelet $2,900

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FOOD

Cherry on Top

One major bonus to our new Cherry Street digs? The delicious eats surrounding us. Here, we highlight a trio of favorites.

Society

Built on food and fellowship, Society set out to create a restaurant known for incredible burgers and friendly vibes. It accomplished both. From a 16-tap bar highlighting Oklahoma brews to a pet-friendly, all-seasons patio, Society hits all the high notes.

Can’t-miss dish The Theta Burger.

Drink to toast

One of the ever-rotating Oklahoma beers or the Cherry St. special cocktail.

Best staff secret

~ cheddar tots with Order the jalapeno a side of BBQ sauce. This unlikely combination has become a staff favorite that is savory, sweet and addicting.

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Hideaway Pizza

Come for the massive exterior mural painted by Owasso resident Kristin Davis; stay for the famous fried mushrooms and build-yourown pizzas made with locally sourced ingredients.

Can’t-miss dish The Big Country.

Drink to toast Peach Bellini.

Best staff secret

The fried hand-tossed dough with powdered sugar on top tastes just like a funnel cake.

Prossimo Ristorante

Inspired by the food of Italy’s Amalfi Coast, Prossimo offers light, artful pasta and a memorable experience.

Simple, elegant, exceptional.

Can’t-miss dish

Fettuccini alfredo made at the table.

Drink to toast

The Scroppino with citrus vodka, lemon sorbet and prosecco.

Best staff secret

The pink chairs and couch up front offer an abundance of natural light and an Instagram-worthy photo spot.

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ONE-OF-A-KIND

Luxury Reborn

Luxury is reborn at STORE 5a, which buys and sells pre-owned luxury accessories. The store offers jewelry, watches and handbags from brands like Cartier, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Rolex and Yves Saint Laurent—all hand-selected, authenticated and restored by the long-trusted Bruce G. Weber Diamond Cellar brand.

Each Thursday, the store releases its popular “new and noteworthy” collection, which online buyers nationwide clamor to buy. As it gains popularity, so does the store’s need for upscale pre-owned inventory.

Have a piece you’re ready to part with?

STORE 5a wants to take a look and will offer cash for its most-needed jewelry, watches and handbags. Here are the store’s most-wanted brands.

Rolex Cartier David Yurman Louis Vuitton Chanel Hermès Yves Saint Laurent

Gucci Patek Philippe Prada Roberto Coin Oris Tag Heuer Omega

Store 5a Locations

EASTON MARKET 3985 Morse Crossing Columbus, OH 43219

SHORT NORTH 765 North High St. Suite A Columbus, OH 43215 DUBLIN (INSIDE DIAMOND CELLAR) 6280 Sawmill Road Dublin, OH 43017

EASTON TOWN CENTER (INSIDE DIAMOND CELLAR) 3960 New Bond Street Columbus, OH 43219 TULSA (INSIDE BRUCE G. WEBER) 1523 East 15th Street Tulsa, OK 74120 ONLINE STORE5a.com

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V I S I T US I N - S TO R E AT B R U CE G . W E B E R

1523 East 15th Street, Tulsa, OK 74120

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All trademarks appearing on the STORE 5a site or ad are the property of their respective owners unless otherwise explicitly stated. STORE 5a has no affiliation with the owners of any non-STORE 5a trademarks.

Your Diamond Does Good in the World DIAMONDS, FORMED BILLIONS OF YEARS AGO, ARE IMPROVING THE PRESENT AND CREATING A SPARKLING FUTURE

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efore there was life, there were diamonds. In ancient Greece, they were known as “tears of the gods.” Created by rare natural conditions billions of years ago, they are the oldest thing a person will touch or own.

However, diamonds are not simply a connection to the distant past. Today, modern diamond mining supports the livelihoods of 10 million people around the world. Through skilled jobs, improved access to healthcare, and direct investments in local communities, diamonds strengthen communities across the globe as they travel from mine to jewelry box.

Kesego Jarona is one of the millions of people for whom diamonds tell a very personal, life-changing story. The first female electrical apprentice at the Debswana company in Botswana, Jarona saw first-hand that modern diamond mining offers opportunities for personal and community growth.

“Mining inspired me when I was a schoolkid growing up in the mining town of Selebi Phikwe,” she says. Mining jobs are often highly skilled and are supported by extensive investments in worker training and education.

The industry provided Jarona with educational opportunities that gave her control over her future. “I rose from being an artisan in a male-dominated field to become a fully-fledged mining engineer,” she says.

In addition to providing tens of thousands of safe, well-paying jobs that often become lifelong careers, modern diamond mining creates $292 million of benefits annually for social programs, such as funding local hospitals and education. And considering most diamonds are discovered in remote regions—from the edges of the Kalahari Desert to Canada’s far north—where sustainable development resources can be scarce, these opportunities are often vital to communities writing their next chapter.

Supporting the future of these communities also means aiding their children today. Around the world, families from remote regions often have to travel long distances to obtain the care their children require.

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“The diamond industry is not just a fixture in our community. It is a part of our lives. Diamonds to me represent more than natural beauty. For us, they symbolize a future of possibilities.”

DR. MOKGWEETSI E. K. MASISI, PRESIDENT OF BOTSWANA

In the Siberian city of Yakutsk, Russia’s ALROSA provided critical funding for the construction of a children’s rehabilitation center in 2014. The $12 million center now provides therapy for 3,000 children each year with a range of physical and psychiatric disorders. The center includes a hotel for those families that need to travel from other regions to receive care. For the mother of three-year-old Sasha, who has cerebral palsy and hardly walks or talks, the center is invaluable. “Today my son waved his hand to me for the first time in his life,” she said on a recent visit to the center.

“The diamond industry is not just a fixture in our community. It is a part of our lives,” explains Dr. Mokgweetsi E. K. Masisi, president of Botswana. “Diamonds to me represent more than natural beauty. For us, they symbolize a future of possibilities.”

For centuries, humanity has been captivated by diamonds. They connect us across centuries and nations; they communicate beyond language and between generations. Today, these links are stronger than ever, and are building a better future for all.

For more information on how your diamond does good, visit total-clarity.com.

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Where on Earth Did Your Diamond Come From?

Know with certainty.

Introducing the GIA Diamond Origin Report.

Learn more at 4Cs.GIA.edu/Origin

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Extra, Extra!

Hold the presses: Before you choose another watch, check out this newsworthy number.

Rolex Datejust 41

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TIMEPIECES

Perpetual Excellence The Datejust is a watch for the ages, reflecting its maker’s commitment to longevity, reliability and continuity. By Christen Fisher When you look in the mirror, what do you see? It seems like a silly question, but our reflection evolves over time, and we don’t always stop to think about how we’re changing. Rolex is a brand that perpetually checks its proverbial reflection, recognizing itself as it is, and asking what it can do better with regard to its product offerings—such as the Oyster Perpetual Datejust 36. As a result, Rolex has pushed beyond the usual understanding of what it means to be a luxury company.

First introduced in 1945 at a jubilee celebration of the company’s 40th anniversary, the Datejust was the first selfwinding waterproof chronometer wristwatch to have an automatically changing date window at 3 o’clock on the dial.

It was the culmination of every major innovation Rolex had contributed to the modern wristwatch until that time, but Rolex wasn’t satisfied. In 1953 it pushed the boundaries of innovation again by introducing a Cyclops magnifier over the date window in the crystal to increase readability. While the Datejust was first offered only in a yellow gold Oyster case with matching jubilee bracelet, Rolex continued to refine the Datejust’s classic aesthetic and superior engineering, offering this groundbreaking watch in myriad combinations and sizes for almost 75 years. The Datejust is a testament to the brand’s core values of longevity, reliability and continuity.

This year Rolex debuted two new variations of the Oyster Perpetual Datejust 36, both in white Rolesor, a proprietary combination of Oystersteel and 18-karat white gold. The first version has a black sunray finish dial and fluted bezel, while the second combines a white mother-of-pearl dial with 10 diamond hour markers in 18-karat white gold settings and a bezel set with 52 brilliant-cut diamonds. Thanks to a patented Twinlock screwed-down crown, a hermetically screweddown caseback and a middle case crafted from a solid block of corrosion-resistant Oystersteel, the Oyster case of the Datejust 36 is guaranteed waterproof to a depth of 100 meters. As it has since 1955, the watch’s sapphire crystal is still fitted with a Cyclops lens at 3 o’clock for easy reading of the date. The latest versions of the Datejust 36 are equipped with the new, entirely in-house 3235 caliber movement and have a power reserve of approximately 70 hours.

Rolex and its products are built to last. They are, in a word, perpetual. Having registered for more than 500 patents throughout its history, Rolex perpetually pushes the boundaries of innovation, striving for excellence. When you look in the mirror, see yourself wearing a Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 36 and know you, too, can push beyond your limits.

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The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 36 is not only built to last, it also has timeless style that will be appreciated for generations to come.

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SPOTLIGHT

Style icon and watch collector Victoria Beckham wore a Rolex to the 2017 launch of her Victoria Beckham for Target collection, proving that luxury watches pair seamlessly with designer duds or more affordable ensembles.

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Collect ’em like Beckham

IF WE HAD TO PICK THREE…

Victoria Beckham’s Rolex watches, including these three standouts below, are among the ones true collectors really, really want:

This Spicy celeb’s feeling about luxury watches? You simply can’t have too many. By Haley Longman When it comes to arm candy, Victoria Beckham has the rest of us beat. Often seen on her arm is her husband of 20 years, David Beckham, Britain’s most famous “footballer” (that’s soccer star to us) and America’s favorite male underwear model.

But perhaps the timepieces on her wrist have us even more envious.

The woman formerly known as Posh Spice didn’t start out as a watch aficionado.

She shot to fame as one-fifth of the iconic British ’90s pop group the Spice Girls, the best-selling female group of all time, before this most stylish Spice launched her eponymous luxury fashion line in 2008.

In between and since that time Beckham married the love of her life, had three sons and then a daughter, befriended A-listers like Eva Longoria and Katie Holmes and built a fashion and lifestyle empire, not to mention her own personal closet.

She’s an accessories enthusiast reputed to own more than 100 Birkin bags—and bags aren’t her only bag. “I’m quite obsessed with sunglasses,” Beckham has also said.

“I collect vintage Guccis and Carreras— they can make virtually any outfit look cool.”

Undoubtedly, the same can be said for her vintage watches. Like her husband, who’s been an ambassador for both Breitling and Rolex-owned Tudor, the 45-yearold has a penchant for men’s timepieces, Rolex in particular. She wears her 36MM 18K yellow gold Rolex Day-Date President

almost as often as she wears her signature sky-high heels. Seriously, you’d be hardpressed to find a photo on her self-titled Instagram account in which this piece does not adorn her left wrist. Another gem from her jewelry box that she sports often is her gold Daytona with in-house automatic Caliber 4130, which adds a subtle burst of masculinity to her overall feminine, flirty style.

Then there’s the yellow gold Rolex Datejust with a 36MM case size and a stunning stella green dial, a rare iteration of the DayDate Presidential Rolex. This piece hails from the 1970s and is highly coveted—as are most of the Brit’s appurtenances.

Two of Beckham’s more recent timepiece additions are from Patek Philippe, because doesn’t any legitimate collection require variety? There’s her rose gold Nautilus with a brown dial and another that’s silver with blue, watches she wears when hanging out with her children (the former) or at a fashion show at Paris Fashion Week (the latter).

It’s no wonder Victoria’s vault, as well as her husband’s, is so expansive. Each member of the British power couple is worth a reported $450 million, which means plenty of discretionary income to spend on dozens of multi-thousand-dollar watches (and whatever else their hearts desire). Who knew a collecting hobby could be so…posh?

Though it’s typically classified as a men’s watch, Posh wears her everose gold Cosmograph Daytona beautifully.

In 2011 she even got shoe designer Brian Atwood to make her a custom pair of rose gold heels to match.

Many famous women are proud owners of the Rolex President Day-Date in 18K yellow gold. Beckham’s has a fashion-forward fluted bezel.

The Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph in gold is one of Rolex’s—and Beckham’s— most classic and coveted timepieces.

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SPOTLIGHT

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Mayer is known around Hollywood for his beguiling ways and has used his charms to seduce his famous friends into becoming fellow watch collectors.

Andy Cohen, host of Watch What Happens Live purchased a Rolex and Kevin O’Leary, entrepreneur and shark on Shark Tank, invested in pieces from Rolex and Patek Philippe after consultations with Mayer.

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Cool and Collected

Singer-songwriter John Mayer says his vintage watches keep him sane. No need for the rest of us to be mad with envy. By Donna Rolando Don’t be taken in by John Mayer’s ruse. Yeah, he puts up a good front as a purported singer, songwriter, guitarist, record producer and sometime comedian, columnist and blogger.

And those seven Grammys make persuasive props. But as he confessed to Britain’s Daily Mail in 2010, that’s all just a cover. “It’s like being in the CIA,” he said. “It looks as if I’m touring the world playing gigs, but I’m really on the hunt for watches.”

In truth, no secret life seems beyond the capabilities of this multi-talented, 42-year-old musician. Fans the world over applaud his tunes—even his leadership of a Grateful Dead resurrection band. But there are also a goodly number who look to his wrist for inspiration.

It’s a wrist The New York Times has called “a wonderland”—a nod to his single, “Your Body is a Wonderland,” just one of the hits credited to this often controversial Connecticut native with six studio albums so far. Mayer has said his vintage watches keep him sane. But he values his collection at “tens of millions,” and even Park Avenue psychiatrists don’t charge that.

Like the late movie superstar Paul Newman, known for his rare 1969 Rolex Daytona Reference 6241, and comedian Ellen DeGeneres, who is seldom without a great watch, Mayer has an insatiable mania for a quality timepiece—and a cultlike following eager to see his next choice. It is said that “Talking Watches,” a video interview Mayer did with the watch website Hodinkee, has been viewed almost 2 million times since its 2013 launch, and his collection is big enough for a sequel.

Variety is the spice of Mayer’s life, both in music (his genres range from pop to blues, even touching on country and soul) and in his watch collection. He recently wore the Rolex GMT-Master II “Batman,” so named for its black-and-blue color combo, on Watch What Happens Live—but is also proud to own the self-winding Royal Oak Concept, the ultimate in high-tech watches from the luxe Swiss brand Audemars Piguet.

Another highlight of Mayer’s timepiece treasure trove is the Patek Philippe Ref. 5004G in white gold with salmon dial and luminous hands, about which he says, “This watch has better taste than I do sometimes.”

FACE TIME

John Mayer’s time on the road serves double duty: He performs for millions of fans and hunts for rare and vintage watches. Here, we did our own search for similarly gorgeous timepieces.

The rubber strap on his Patek Philippe Aquanaut is tough—and sexy—enough to wear while jamming all night long.

Mayer admits that he has a special affection for the Daytona, yet he shows his individuality by wearing models that are not Paul Newman.

For example, possibly for nights on the town, there’s the rare Rolex Daytona Ref. 6269 with almost 300 diamonds, or the 6263 in 18K yellow gold, also a collectible, which Mayer says just may be “the coolest gold Rolex ever made.”

During his interview with Hodinkee, Mayer explained why he doesn’t always follow the Hollywood crowd to the Paul Newman: “I remember seeing prices on the Paul Newman Daytonas skyrocket and thinking to myself that it was time to let go of those pieces and focus more on the plain Jane, non-PN versions.

I’m glad I did, for several reasons—the least of which is that I can wear them without any doubt that they’re unquestionably authentic.”

This unblinged-out version of Mayer’s Rolex Daytona Ref. 6269 is still quite Hollywood even without the diamonds.

But no real watch collector can totally resist Paul Newmans, so Mayer’s wonderland does include a black bezel Paul Newman Daytona 6264 with a dial similar to the rare 6263 Oyster Paul Newman.

It’s true that the unmarried Mayer’s love life, which has included names like Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Jessica Simpson and Katy Perry, is what tends to draw headlines. But what many also should know about him is the extent to which he gives back. When wildfire destroyed 12,000 acres in Paradise Valley, Montana, where he lives, he was quick to help raise more than $100,000 for the firefighters. In 2002 he created the “Back to You” nonprofit to boost health care, education and, of course, the arts, and he auctioned off John Mayer items such as guitar picks and T-shirts in support of this work.

Mayer’s prize Patek Philippe is similar to this Perpetual Calendar Chronograph 5970G.

Maybe someday one of his coveted watches will be on the auction block, so start collecting pennies.

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