Fink's Jewelers: Fall/Winter 2018

ACCENT The Magazine of Life’s Celebrations • Fall/Winter 2018

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FINK’S JEWELERS ACCENT THE MAGAZINE OF LIFE’S CELEBRATIONS

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Statement Pieces You’ll Love

FALL/WINTER 2018

Gift Guide THE SEASON’S BEST BAUBLES

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FINKS.COM CHAIRMAN & CEO Marc Fink PRESIDENT Matthew Fink VP OPERATIONS Mark Bair VP INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES Todd Stafford DIRECTOR OF MARKETING Lindsey Sinozich EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Rita Guarna CREATIVE DIRECTOR Stephen Vitarbo ART DIRECTOR Kymberleigh Davis SENIOR EDITOR Daria Meoli SENIOR ASSOCIATE EDITOR Darius Amos CONTRIBUTING EDITOR Donna Rolando PUBLISHER Shae Marcus ACCOUNT MANAGER Lisa Montemorra Menghi DIRECTOR OF PRODUCTION AND CIRCULATION Christine Hamel ADVERTISING SERVICES DIRECTOR Jacquelynn Fischer ACCOUNTING Agnes Alves, Megan Frank PUBLISHED BY Wainscot CHAIRMAN Carroll V. Dowden PRESIDENT & CEO Mark Dowden

6 Welcome Letter

44 Love Stories: Happily Ever After

10 Employee Spotlight

46 Wedded Bliss: The Perfect Party

14 Service Awards

52 Rosy Outlook

18 Gatherings: In Good Company

54 Detail Oriented

22 Holiday Gift Guide

56 Out of Africa

32 Designers: David Yurman

58 18: A Very Good Year

34 From the Runways

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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, 110 Summit Avenue, Montvale, NJ 07645, in association with Fink’s Jewelers.

Copyright © 2018 by Wainscot Media, LLC. All rights reserved. Editorial Contributions: Write to Editor, Fink’s Jewelers, 110 Summit Avenue, Montvale, NJ 07645. 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, Fink’s Jewelers, 110 Summit Avenue, Montvale, NJ 07645, or by telephone 201.573.5541.

Advertising Inquiries: Contact Shae Marcus at 856.797.2227 or shae.marcus@wainscotmedia. com. Printed In The U.S.A. Volume 16, Issue 1. ©2018

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38 Bare Essentials

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENTS Shae Marcus, Carl Olsen

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Happy Holidays to our valued customers and friends!

First, we’d like to thank you for your ongoing support and patronage. As the holiday season approaches, we strive to make your jewelry buying experience more convenient and engaging. In today’s world, we know most major purchases begin online. At Fink’s, we want to provide you with a comfortable and seamless online shopping experience so that finding that perfect gift for your loved one is quick and easy! In doing so, we are upgrading our website to provide the same experience you’ve come to expect at Fink’s Jewelers. You will notice an inventory that is more consistent with our stores, an abundance of beautiful images and more informative content.

In addition, we soon will connect our sales associates to the website so that you may shop with your preferred trusted professional at your convenience—via email, text or live chat.

Many of you have expressed your love for the Sabel Collection—our private label brand. You said you want more, and we listened! This fall, you can see an expanded selection of the Sabel Collection, including colorful gemstone creations as well as an expansive selection of diamond fashion jewelry.

The Sabel brand is a perfect mix of trendy and classic designs that makes it a perfect gift for all ages at an exceptional value. We’re also expanding our engagement ring and bridal offerings by continuing to redesign and re-engineer timeless classics. Every engagement ring is set with a Fink’s diamond to ensure optimal beauty and value. By curating our selection in-house, we are able to offer a wider assortment of highquality diamonds at unbeatable prices!

Lastly, we continue to be very appreciative of our network of knowledgeable store associates and the team supporting them. We have always believed in empowering excellent, skilled professionals with an unsurpassed collection of the finest jewelry and timepiece brands the industry has to offer.

We hope you’re as excited about the newest offerings as we are, and we look forward to celebrating the holiday season with you at one of our many in-store events!

Warm wishes for a safe and happy holiday season, Marc and Matt Fink

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SPECIAL PROMOTION

2018 MARKS THE 55TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ICONIC TAG HEUER CARRERA COLLECTION. Since its debut in 1963, this model has become synonymous with motorsports timekeeping.

The collection takes its name from the legendary week-long Carrera Panamericana road race held in Mexico during the 1950s, a thrilling competition revived in 1988 as an annual rally for pre-1955 collectors’ vehicles, for which TAG Heuer serves as both partner and Official Timekeeper.

TAG Heuer has recently unveiled two new stylish, vintage-inspired timepieces featuring the TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 16 chronograph with a 41mm diameter. The black version is adorned with a magnificent perforated black leather strap with red stitching, and the blue version features a steel

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bracelet for maximum comfort. With touches of red, the colors, contrasts and position of the counters are all clear references to motorsports.

The two sporty models feature a vintage signature produced by the three white counters, which stand out starkly against a dial featuring a white flange with a 60-second scale. The seconds counter is at 9 o’clock, the minute counter at 12 o’clock and the hour counter at 6 o’clock. The bezel is made from ceramic and features a tachymeter scale—a crucial component on an automotive chronograph.

Both models are beautiful additions to the TAG Heuer Carrera collection.

DIAL Black opaline dial White flange with 60-second / minute scale Three counters Rhodium-plated alternate finishing applied Indexes with beige Superluminova® Rhodium-plated polished, faceted hour and minute hands with beige Superluminova® Red-lacquered central hand CASE 41mm diameter Steel polished case Ceramic black polished tachymeter fixed bezel Domed, beveled sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective treatment Alternate finishing steel screw-down case back with special stamping Water resistance: 100 meters MOVEMENT TAG Heuer Calibre 16, Swiss made Automatic calibre, rapid date correction Diameter: 26.2mm (2”), 21 rubies Balance frequency: 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz) Power reserve: about 42 hours STRAP Black calf skin strap with red lining Alternate finishing steel folding clasp with double safety push-buttons

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EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT

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Birkdale Village, Lake Norman, NC Christopher DiPietro has been in the jewelry industry for 10 years, but his love for watches is one that runs in the family. “My father worked in the jewelry and timepiece industry my whole life and sets an amazing example,” he explains.

Christopher joined Fink’s in April of 2018 and is loving all that the Lake Norman area has to offer. “My ideal day would be spent with the roof off of my Jeep on the way to the mountains or the lake on an outdoor adventure with my family,” says Christopher.

Prior to moving to North Carolina, Christopher and his family lived in South Florida where he worked for multiple large jewelry and watch brands and earned several awards for his leadership. “I would never have had the success I’ve found without my wife Brooke,” he explains. “Watching her overcome a stage three breast cancer diagnosis while continuing to raise our beautiful family has been nothing short of inspirational.”

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I love what I do. I get to make lasting relationships with people in my community and help celebrate life’s momentous occasions!

Christopher’s primary passion is selling timepieces to help clients mark big milestones or develop their personal collections, but he also enjoys the excitement of searching for the perfect engagement ring. His dedication to serving others and participating in their proudest moments is at the very core of his being. “I like to motivate my teammates and celebrate their successes,” says Chris. “If I were not selling fine jewelry and timepieces, I could imagine myself as a coach or educator. Making a difference for a youth program would be very fulfilling!”

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EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT

maria miller MARKETING COORDINATOR AND E-COMMERCE SALES Fink’s Jewelers Home Office, Roanoke, VA

Maria Miller has only been in the jewelry industry for two years but says her past jobs prepared her for her role at Fink’s Jewelers. “I joined Fink’s right before the holidays in 2016, and I’m pretty sure I have one of the best jobs here,” she says. “I could be working on a marketing report one minute and the next, I could have a desk full of diamonds and jewelry for an online order or to photograph for social media.” In addition to assisting the marketing team with advertising and social media content, her role has expanded to include fulfilling all of the online sales and inquiries.

Prior to working at Fink’s, Maria served as a digital marketing and public relations manager at an upscale resort in Florida and as a meteorologist and news reporter for three different TV stations. “One of my coworkers jokingly calls me ‘Career Barbie’ because of all the jobs I’ve had, but when it comes down to it, I’ve always wanted to work somewhere where I could be creative and help others make great memories or have a good experience with the company I work for. I get to do both here, and working with jewelry is the biggest perk of all!”

Maria says her drive to work hard and to exceed expectations comes from her father. “My dad moved to America in his 20s and learned English while in medical school,” she explains. “He went on to become the president and chairman of the Board of Anesthesiology at the hospital in the city where I grew up. I always admired his dedication to his job and his desire to stay on top of his field with the latest research and studies.”

Outside of work, Maria enjoys days spent hiking, fishing or engaging other outdoor activities with her husband Norman and their two dogs.

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I think it’s easy to forget there is a personal touch involved with every order we place online.

Clients will often request photos of the jewelry on someone or next to a familiar object so they can see it better, and I enjoy answering their questions and helping them select the perfect piece.

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PRINCESS & VENETIAN PRINCESS COLLECTIONS

SERVICE AWARDS

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FROM ENGAGEMENTS TO BIRTHDAYS TO ANNIVERSARIES, EVERY MILESTONE IS WORTHY OF RECOGNITION. We would like to congratulate the following Fink’s employees for their length of service with the company.

Nothing is more important than the people who help make our business a success. We offer our sincere gratitude for their loyalty and dedication to the company.

1. Dan Schaffer, 20 years 2. Dave Saller, 10 years 3. James Pridgen, 10 years 4. Ann Miller, 10 years

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breitling’s navitimer 8 A TRIBUTE TO ONE OF WATCHMAKING’S GREATEST LEGACIES. Breitling, famous for its chronographs and its strong link to aviation, has just launched a new pilot’s watch collection: the Navitimer 8. The 8 in its name is a nod to the Huit Aviation Department, which was set up in 1938 to produce cockpit instruments as well as classic pilot’s watches for civilian and military use. At the time, Willy Breitling chose the name “Huit,” the French word for eight, as a reference to the eight-day power reserve offered by its storied cockpit instruments.

Georges Kern, Breitling’s CEO since the summer of 2017, is particularly excited about the new product line. “With the Navitimer 8,” he says, “we are honoring not only our rich heritage but also our pioneering role in building chronographic instruments. But while the Navitimer 8 pays tribute to our past, it also does something considerably more important. It opens the door to a very exciting future.”

The Navitimer 8 family introduces five distinct models that are worthy heirs to watchmaking’s richest aviation tradition, drawing heavily on Breitling’s design DNA and the technical features of the first board clocks and pilot’s wristwatches as well as on the Huit Aviation Department’s commitment to quality.

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Each of the five new models in the collection expresses a design code —conceived down to the minutest detail—with a high recognition value.

Guy Bove, creative director at Breitling, who fully immersed himself in the design of the board clocks and wristwatches created by the Huit Aviation Department, described the inspiration behind the Navitimer 8’s exterior design cues as follows: “With the Navitimer 8, we wanted to create a watch that was in line with our vision for the brand’s future, but which would also pay tribute to the great Breitling watches of the early to mid-20th century.

From a design perspective, it occupies a unique position between Huit’s onboard clocks and the Navitimer.”

The new watches resurrect some of the design values of the Huit Aviation Department’s onboard clocks—especially in terms of the dials and bezels—as well as Breitling’s iconic pilot’s watch, Reference 768, with the rotating bezel and distinctive triangular pointer that made it a favorite among pilots. Just as important were the luminous hands against black dials, a combination that offered easy readability in any lighting conditions, and which also contributed to Breitling’s aviation heritage. The Navitimer 8 watches recall the uncompromising flair of that earlier era.

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James Pridgen and wife Christina rubbed elbows with soccer stars Alexi Lalas (left) and Landon Donovan (right) at the TAG Heuer MLS event in Atlanta, GA.

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Jack and Nancy Lynch celebrated 52 years of marriage with a special trip to Fink’s at Short Pump Town Center.

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a personal appearance at the William Henry Trunk Shows at North Hills and Short Pump.

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Roger Harper and team won the OMEGA space training competition during a trip to Kennedy Space Center.

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Derek Mon, Austin Keller, Roger Easton III, Roger Harper, Tim Hannigan and Alex Hofbery at Kennedy Space Center.

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The staff at Fink’s at Dulles Town Center enjoyed hosting Takaya Harikae and Yasukazu Suwa, Chairman of Suwa, at their store. Doug Soper, Takaya Harikae, Yasukazu Suwa (Suwa and Son Inc.), Craig Barnett and Dan Potter.

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Dan Schaffer posed with longtime clients Brian Peccie and his mother Mary Peccie after Brian won a NCAA Division III National Golf Title.

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Astra Houff, Keisha Nakhle and Gina Coleman attended the Puppy Love Ball in Roanoke to help raise money for the Roanoke Valley SPCA.

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Ike Savvas helped 2-year-old George Kelly select the perfect gift for his sister.

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A Tradition of Elegance, Exclusively at Fink’s Jewelers

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GIVING

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2. Sabel Collection yellow gold woven-style ring featuring .19cttw diamonds, $595 3. Sabel Collection yellow gold ring with delicate gold and diamond swirl designs featuring .10cttw diamonds, $450 4. Sabel Collection yellow multi-shape diamond ring featuring .49cttw bezel set diamonds, $1,295

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5. Sabel Collection yellow gold bangle featuring .74cttw diamonds, $2,395

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6. Sabel Collection yellow gold bypass-style bangle featuring .84cttw diamonds, $2,095

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7. Sabel Collection white gold scattered baguette and round diamond ring featuring .76cttw diamonds, $2,150 8. Sabel Collection white gold multi-stone necklace with .25cttw diamonds, $1,095 All Sabel Collection settings in 14K gold unless noted.

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1. Sabel Collection morganite and diamond pendant set in 14K white gold featuring a 6mm cushion-cut morganite and approximately .32cttw diamonds, $1,195 2. Sabel Collection morganite and diamond ring set in 14K white gold featuring a 6mm cushion-cut morganite and approximately .33cttw diamonds, $1,350

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3. Sabel Collection round diamond cluster necklace featuring .48cttw diamonds set in 18K white gold with a rose gold halo, $1,795 4. Sabel Collection oval diamond cluster pendant featuring .28cttw diamonds set in 18K yellow gold, $1,250

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5. Sabel Collection round diamond cluster necklace featuring .48cttw diamonds set in 18K white gold with a yellow gold halo, $1,950 6.Sabel Collection white gold twist bangle featuring .41cttw diamonds, $3,595

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8. Sabel Collection white gold ring featuring 1.43cttw sapphire and .53cttw diamonds, $1,750

10. Sabel Collection white gold twist ring featuring .41cttw diamonds, $995 11. Sabel Collection white gold twist earrings featuring .76cttw diamonds, $2,395

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9. Sabel Collection white gold ring featuring .70cttw sapphire and .50cttw diamonds, $1,695

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1. IPPOLITA 925 Lollipop® Lollitini 3-Stone drop earrings in Eclipse, $395

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2. IPPOLITA 925 Lollipop® Lollitini long necklace in Eclipse, $2,495 3. IPPOLITA 925 Rock Candy mini station necklace in Positano, $550

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4. IPPOLITA 925 Rock Candy mixed stone and metal bangle in Positano, $595 5. IPPOLITA 925 Rock Candy 5-Stone bangle in Positano, $595 6. IPPOLITA Eclipse 5-stone station bangle, $595 All IPPOLITA settings in sterling silver

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7. Shinola Canfield 38mm ladies’ watch with alabaster dial and polished stainless steel mesh bracelet, $800 8. Longines Men’s USA Exclusive HydroConquest Blue with additional NATO strap, $1,800 9. Longines Ladies’ Master Collection Auto featuring a 25mm case in stainless steel, $1,850

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4 3 1. Marco Bicego Lunaria hand-engraved small double drop earrings, $1,680 2. Marco Bicego yellow and white gold hand-engraved Lunaria earrings featuring .05cttw white diamonds, $975

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3. Marco Bicego Lunaria necklace featuring five hand-engraved stations, $1,930 All Marco Bicego settings in 18K gold 4. Breitling NAVITIMER 8 B01 Chronograph 43 with steel case and bracelet boasting a 70 hour power reserve, $8,080 5. FINK’S DIAMOND rings shown are available in a variety of carat weights and prices. Let our diamond specialist help you find the perfect one for her today!

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6. Mikimoto Everyday Essentials pearl strand necklace in either white or yellow gold, starting at 6.5x6mm and 16” in length, starting at $2,490 7. Mikimoto Everyday Essentials pearl stud earrings in either 18K white gold yellow gold, starting at 6.5x6mm, $300 8. Mikimoto Akoya pearl and diamond drop earrings featuring a 3mm A+ Akoya pearl and .20cttw diamonds, $1,750

10. Mikimoto Akoya cultured pearl and diamond drop necklace featuring a 7.5mm pearl and .08cttw diamonds, $1,200

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9. Mikimoto Everyday Essentials pearl and diamond stud earrings in 18K white gold yellow gold, featuring a 6.5x6mm, A+ Akoya pearl and .06ctw of diamonds, $850

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1. Roberto Coin yellow or white gold 5-station diamond by the inch necklace featuring .23cttw, 16-18” in length, $1,080

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2. Roberto Coin yellow gold Venetian Princess mother-of-pearl and diamond necklace featuring .03cttw diamonds, $1,400 3. Roberto Coin yellow gold Venetian Princess mother-of-pearl and diamond earrings featuring .7cttw diamonds, $2,100 4. Roberto Coin Princess diamond bangle, available in yellow, white or rose gold featuring .48cttw diamonds, $5,900

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6. Cartier SANTOS DE CARTIER large automatic watch, shown with a steel bracelet but includes an interchangable leather strap, $6,850 7. Cartier small TANK FRANÇAISE watch in steel featuring a diamond bezel, $7,100 8. FINK’S DIAMOND rings shown are available in a variety of carat weights and prices. Let our diamond specialist help you find the perfect one for her today!

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1. Heather B. Moore Jewelry uses recycled precious metals and vintage tooling to create the finest personalized collection.

Each piece is handcrafted and made to the customer’s specifications. Let one of our sales professionals help you custom design your very own Heather B. Moore piece today!

2. William Henry “Zenith” beaded bracelet on a paracord featuring premium 10mm Baltic amber beads offset by sterling spacers with a rich satin gunmetal finish, $550

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3. William Henry Monarch “Woodridge” knife featuring aerospace grade titanium inlaid with desert ironwood and wave damascus blade with a core in extra-strong ZDP-189 steel, $775 4. William Henry Zurich “Panama” money clip featuring a frame in Twist Mokume Gane and a cocobolo wood inlay with smoky quartz accents, $425 5. William Henry TW1-Chablis pen featuring amboyna burl wood with stainless steel accents, mokume gane and a pocket clip set with red topaz, $595

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7. Citizen, Men’s ECO-DRIVE 49mm watch with yellow gold-tone stainless steel bracelet and champagne dial with three-hand Eco-Drive E111 movement, $221.25

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6. Alex and Ani assorted expandable wire charm bangles, featuring the latest fall and winter collections, prices starting at $28.

Available in Rafaelian gold and Rafaelian silver finishes.

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1. John Hardy women’s Legends Naga silver on 2mm mini rolo chain pull through necklace with gray mother-of-pearl, $595 2. John Hardy women’s Legends Naga silver buddha belly earrings with gray mother-of-pearl, $650 3. John Hardy, Legends Naga silver medium flex cuff with gray mother of pearl, $1,695 4. John Hardy women’s Legends Naga silver pendant on 2mm mini rolo chain necklace in brushed finish with black sapphire, black spinel and blue sapphire eyes, $695

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5. John Hardy Legends Naga silver ring with black sapphire and gray motherof-pearl with blue sapphire eyes, $1,695

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6. John Hardy women’s Legends Naga silver extra-small bracelet 5mm with blue sapphire and blue sapphire eyes, $795

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4. OMEGA Seamaster Diver 300M model featuring a laser-engraved wave pattern dial synonymous with the 1993 original release, a conical helium escape valve and certified Master Chronometer, making the timepiece completely antimagnetic, $4,850

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5. OMEGA De Ville Trésor Quartz featuring a 36mm steel case and fabric strap with diamond paving curved along each side, $5,000 6. Hamilton X-WIND CHRONOGRAPH featuring Swiss-made movement, a 44mm case, H-21, and 60 hours power reserve, $1,595

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8. TAG Heuer Formula 1 featuring a blue sunray dial, 35mm steel case and quartz movement, $1,200

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7. TAG Heuer Special Edition Formula 1 Chronograph featuring the bright colors of Gulf racing with a 43mm steel case, blue calf skin strap with asphalt texture and quartz movement, $1,600

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1. David Yurman Tides 15mm dome ring in sterling silver with pavé white diamonds (0.47 ctw), starting at $1,600.

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2. David Yurman Tides 20mm dome ring in sterling silver with pavé white diamonds (0.83 ctw), starting at $2,400.

3. David Yurman Tides ring in sterling silver with prasiolite and pavé white diamonds (0.39 ctw), starting at $1,700.

4. David Yurman Tides ring in sterling silver with mosaic pavé white diamonds (0.94 ctw), starting at $2,600.

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The World’s Most Breathtaking Diamond Exclusively at Fink’s Jewelers

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DESIGNERS

DAVID YURMAN OFFERS MODERN UPDATES TO HIS BELOVED COLLECTIONS.

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From his early years creating jewelry, David Yurman’s palette has included uniquely cut gemstones in unconventional hues. This season, Yurman revisits his signature designs, on some pieces subtly lowering center gemstones to give a more feminine silhouette, and elsewhere, adding statements of individuality with unique symbols, meaningful motifs or boldly hued enamel.

Of particular note are updated versions of the iconic Renaissance Cable bracelet, which brings together a striking blend of classical and contemporary sensibilities. The trademarked design—one that has appeared on the wrists of celebrities and tastemakers for more than 30 years—conveys casual elegance and merges fashion and sculpture into fine jewelry. The classic returns in new silhouettes that layer and stack with authentic glamour. A new 5mm width is offered in gold with custom-cut gemstones of rich colors that provide fresh ways to express your personal style.

Here, we present three more collection highlights: David Yurman’s newest jewelry that seamlessly layers with the other pieces already in your collection yet makes a statement all its own.

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TIDES The designs in this collection are contemporary, sculptural forms that express the rhythms of ocean tides and the continuous motion of waves.

The blue topaz set in rows of sterling silver and pavé white diamonds evokes the serenity of crystal seas.

PURE FORM This signature collection celebrates metal’s sculptural properties and explores its range of textures. Pure Form pieces have an innovative carving that gives the illusion of the iconic David Yurman Cable bracelet unwinding, widening and dissolving. By juxtaposing sculpted Cable with smooth metal, the designs create dynamic artistic statements. Layer on Pure Form pieces with your favorite classic Cable bracelets.

CHÂTELAINE Châtelaine continues as a celebration of glamour with sparkling diamonds and sterling silver.

It’s one of the brand’s signature collections and a perfect fusion of David and Sybil Yurman’s combined art: the marriage of a sculptor and a painter, which has been on display in some form since the couple began working together in 1969.

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1. Sabel Collection 14K white gold necklace featuring eight floral stations with 1.00cttw diamonds, $2,050 2. Sabel Collection 14K white gold flower necklace featuring .50cttw diamonds, $1,395

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4. Roberto Coin 18K yellow gold Princess Flower triple drop earrings, $3,600 5. Roberto Coin 18K yellow gold small Princess Flower necklace featuring .04cttw diamonds, $870 6. Roberto Coin 18K yellow gold three-layer Princess Flower ring with .03cttw diamonds, $2,250

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3. Sabel Collection 14K white gold diamond flower earrings featuring .50cttw diamonds, $1,295

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STYLE REFINED, QUALITY UNMATCHED

RUNWELL CHRONO This luxury men’s chronograph combines classic style with versatile function. Fitted with a polished stainless steel case, this 47mm Runwell Chrono features a black dial punctuated with two sub dials and a calendar aperture. For work or play, it’s a watch you can rely on to keep you on time and up to date.

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1. Shinola Ladies’ Birdy 34mm two-tone mother-of-pearl dial watch in silver-tone and gold-tone stainless steel, $525 2. IPPOLITA 18K yellow gold Classico oval link necklace, $5,995 3. Sabel Collection 14K yellow gold three-row diamond ring featuring .50cttw diamonds, $1,495

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4. Fink’s platinum engagement ring featuring a 2.01 cushion-cut center diamond and .85cttw diamonds in the setting, $39,650

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5. IPPOLITA 18K yellow gold Classico Large Jet Set earrings, $4,495 6. Sabel Collection 14K yellow gold twist oval link bracelet, $2,900

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EL AINE & TRAVIS HAVE BEEN TOGETHER FOR FIVE YEARS. HER DIAMONDS HAVE SPENT TWO BILLION YEARS BENEATH THE EARTH’S SURFACE.

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MEET THE WOMEN BEHIND CANADA’S BOOMING DIAMOND INDUSTRY. the effort. Diamond mining operations have boosted Many people begin their day with a car, bus or subway the economy and offer a true living wage to many. ride to the office. But for workers at the Gahcho Kué With its cold climate and high cost of living, Balsillie Diamond Mine in Canada’s Northwest Territories remembers when the area offered far fewer employment (NWT), chances are they’ll go by plane. It’s a 200opportunities. Then came the discovery of diamonds, mile journey from city to mine and the route is easily and things changed for the better. accessible by air or, for two of the coldest months of The mining industry is committed to hiring local and the year, via an ice highway where truckers ferry vital indigenous Northern residents. Kelly Lafferty-Norn, supplies over frozen lakes. Mine workers take a chartered a 35-year-old Métis, works for Diavik Diamond Mine. flight from Yellowknife, the capital city of this vast Though she once worked an hourly office job in nearby northern region of Canada, arriving on a landing strip Hay River, Lafferty-Norn—a mother of four—now 250 miles south of the Arctic Circle. There, they board drives trucks and earns an extremely competitive wage. school buses to the mine’s modest campus—their last leg An employee at Gahcho Kué Diamond Mine sorts through a handful of rough She is one of Diavik’s haul-truck operators, moving of the journey before work begins. diamonds, tracking and weighing each ore from mine to processing facility. Women now But travel time isn’t wasted. Kimi Balsillie, a Gahcho stone before they are sent on to the next phase of their journey, ultimately account for nearly 30 percent of the workforce. In the Kué environmental officer, uses it to update workers on becoming a piece of jewelry. history of diamond mining, women have always played on-site safety. Balsillie personifies how diamond mining significant roles: Two women geologists discovered the has changed the region for the better. With a position first kimberlite deposits in Russia and Australia, and geologist Maureen that focuses on employee safety and environmental standards, her work is Muggeridge discovered the massive diamond deposit near Western a testament to the industry’s respect for the vast, mineral-rich land where it Australia’s Lake Argyle. mines the world’s most precious gems.

Although the work can be anything but easy, the camaraderie among Since the discovery of diamonds in the early 1990s, Canada has become an workers adds to the extraordinary community that has blossomed here. increasingly important producer, now ranking third in worldwide diamond A 24-hour cafeteria, on-site gym and complimentary personal and career production. The Canadian tundra offers both riches and extraordinary career development classes on subjects ranging from public speaking to financial opportunities, especially for women and the territory’s indigenous people. planning help workers optimize their chances for advancement.

Balsillie is a Yellowknife native and a Métis—a group descended from Megan Rodel, a native of South Africa who grew up in the mining industry, the First Nations people and early European settlers. As an environmental started in production mining and now, at 31, manages workflow optimization officer and member of the local community, she understands the need to at Gahcho Kué. She loves the diversity of the work she does and welcomes its balance progress with tradition. When operations began in the late ’90s to challenges. With a degree in mining engineering, her career has followed the reach the diamond-bearing kimberlite pipes that lie deep below the area’s trajectory of the very products she helps to unearth, from coal to diamonds. permafrost, the mining companies established rules to protect the land “I began my career working to mine coal; now I help to mine diamonds. It’s a and its indigenous community. “There are three golden rules we live by,” dream job for me. Each unique diamond that emerges from the Earth has its says Balsillie. “Zero harm, improve continually and always be resource own story to tell. And that in itself is a dream.” compliant.” It takes work, Balsillie says, but it’s work that’s well worth

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FINK’S JEWELERS HAS BEEN HELPING COUPLES SAY “I DO” SINCE 1930

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Sarah and Taylor Chapman, Philadelphia, PA, married December 29, 2017 (photo credit: Leah MacDonald)

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Susan and Todd Weeks, Raleigh, NC, married April 7, 2018 (photo credit: Rishelle Barber)

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Callie and Andrew Frey, Wilmington, NC, married June 16, 2018

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Nic and Samantha Phelps, Richmond, VA, married April 14, 2018 (photo credit: Amber Dawn’s Photography)

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Christina and Alex Vitale, Charles Town, WV, married May 6, 2018

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Blake Washburn and Gentry Dove, Lynchburg, VA, engaged March 24, 2018

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Jacob Yates and Erin Riddle, Blairs, VA, engaged May 25, 2018

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Steven Allbright and Kelsey Stepp, Raleigh NC, engaged March 3, 2018 (photo credit: Southern Love Studios)

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Philip Segal and Hannah Scholze, Aruba, engaged March 22, 2018

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Joseph J. Briggs and Earlene Hicks, Paris, France, engaged July 22, 2018

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Wayne Miltz and Kendall Southern, engaged March 17, 2018 (photo credit: Catherine O’Hara )

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Shane Lee and Morgan Lefever, Newton, NC, engaged March 25, 2018

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BRONSON VAN WYCK KNOWS HOW TO HAVE A GOOD TIME. HE’S AN EVENT PLANNER TO THE STARS, THROWING FÊTES FOR EVERYONE FROM CHANEL AND COACH TO MADONNA AND BEYONCÉ. ALONG WITH HIS MOTHER, MARY LYNN, AND SISTER MIMI, BRONSON HAS BUILT VAN WYCK & VAN WYCK INTO THE FIRM A-LISTERS CALL WHEN A PARTY HAS TO BE...PERFECT. With whimsical lanterns overhead and the romantic sound of a string quartet, guests enjoy a majestic mountain view at a Vail, CO, wedding designed by Bronson van Wyck.

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This page, clockwise from top: Tables are set with an array of shades of pink and watercolor menus; van Wyck makes sure the table is perfect; a horse trough full of roses serves as a perfectly chic escort card table at this Vail wedding; and groomsmen hit the trail with cocktails in hand. Opposite: Wedding guests peek through an enchanting wall of bougainvillea and roses for a mountain view.

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If ever you wanted to plan an affair to remember, it’s your wedding.

Bronson van Wyck’s tips will help you plan the celebration of a lifetime – and one your guests will never forget.

Do sweat the small stuff. Well, just a few small things. While you shouldn’t stress about making your entire wedding perfect, spend time on a few special touches that make your big day really feel like your day.

“Sometimes the subtle details are the ones that set the tone and say that a host has thought about things,” van Wyck told One Kings Lane.

What those details are depends on your personal taste, but some of van Wyck’s favorites include “an escort card table [that] was an old potting table lined with wildflowers and simple cards that were each hand tied with lavender. The guests’ very first impression of the ceremony on a warm summer day was the subtle, clean scent of lavender in the air,” he told Armarium. And his favorite dinner setup? “On the back lawn of a historic villa in Tuscany. It was so simple, with two long tables, a slew of candles, potted herbs and flowers, and bistro lights overhead. I loved the drama and the intimacy of the seating 400 guests at only two tables.” The touches that truly matter to you will be part of what you remember most years later.

Whimsical, personal details. At a party he threw for Coach, van Wyck and team incorporated dinosaurs, the brand’s new favorite animal, throughout the event: Dinosaur topiaries with floral leis greeted guests waiting for drinks at the bar, while colorful dino pins were included in the treats for partygoers to take home. Have fun with your own quirky details that make you and your partner special. continued...

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For example, van Wyck planned a wedding for an ultra-bold couple who wanted red everything: “From the flowers to the draped ceiling to luxurious tablecloths and even the guests’ attire, the bride’s favorite color cocooned their guests in every way…. It’s fun to work with a color palette that is so simple yet so dramatic,” van Wyck said.

Don’t forget this is your day—and one that’s meant to be a joyous celebration! “When you’re planning a wedding, there’s the sacred part of it, which is the relationship between the two people who are coming together,” van Wyck explained to Business Insider. “But there’s also the aspect of throwing just a knock-down party, and that can be fun.”

Create opportunities for guests to enjoy special moments. No doubt you’ve already planned to keep your guests well fed (and well drunk!). But van Wyck recommended taking it a step further. “You also have a responsibility to their emotional well-being—what do they need in addition to a drink in their hand? Think about how you put people together. Create moments where guests flirt and get to know each other,” van Wyck told Barneys.

One of his top tips for creating intimacy is “a sparklers moment. It doesn’t seem to get old for me. It’s a fun surprise for guests young to old, and it brings the group together,” he told Armarium. “Two guests might share and hold one together or help each other light them just in the nick of time.” Plus, he added, the glow of a sparkler creates a perfect nighttime photo op.

“When your friends and family can walk away from the night with a memory or a new friend,” van Wyck said, “they will treasure that long after the social media post has moved down the feed.”

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From top left: A signature cocktail gives a wink to the couple’s “meet cute”; flowers drip from above; the bride and groom see van Wyck’s work; the charming ceremony venue; and an antique car carries the couple into their happily ever after.

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ISSUE:

October 2018

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ROSE GOLD’S SUBTLE HUE IS THE PERFECT COMPLEMENT TO AUTUMN’S WARM SHADES, AND THE RADIANT TINT LOOKS GOOD ON EVERYONE.

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Balloon Bleu de Cartier 36mm ladies watch in 18K pink gold with diamond bezel, $43,500.

Roberto Coin Princess bangle featuring .48cttw diamonds, $5,900. Roberto Coin diamond Classica bangle featuring .07cttw diamonds, $2,950. Roberto Coin Primavera bangle with one diamond station featuring .24cttw diamonds, $2,500. Roberto Coin Byzantine Barocco diamond bangle featuring .50cttw diamonds, $6,500. Roberto Coin Symphony Princess diamond bangle featuring .17cttw diamonds, $3,700. All shown in settings of 18K rose gold unless noted. Prices are subject to change.

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THESE COOL ACCESSORIES WILL PROVIDE THE PERFECT FINISHING TOUCH TO ANY LOOK.

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David Yurman 10mm woven box chain bracelet in sterling silver with blue interwoven nylon cord, $475.

David Yurman 5.5mm Southwest Link bracelet in sterling silver, $850.

John Hardy Legends Naga eagle eye and black volcanic rock bead bracelet, $595.

William Henry BB9 MT Boots and Denim bracelet featuring wooly mammoth, sodalite, and sterling silver, $1,495.

Rolex Deepsea D-Blue Dial featuring a 44mm case and Oystersteel bracelet, waterproof to a depth of 4,000 feet, $12,550.

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TIRED OF THE SAME-OLD, SAME-OLD? WAKE UP YOUR TASTE BUDS WITH NUTRITIOUS, FLAVORFUL DISHES FROM THE WESTERN PART OF THIS SURPRISING CONTINENT. By Donna Rolando Savvy chefs like to keep up with food trends, and one thing that’s “on trend” this year is the cuisine of West Africa. If you haven’t yet taken a gustatory jaunt to that corner of the planet, sampling the stews, rice dishes and desserts for which it’s known, there’s no time like now.

West African food is flavorful, but not too spicy, and—in the style of good home cooking—a healthy choice. In fact, when it comes to quality, the West African diet fared better than its U.S. counterpart in a study published in The Lancet Global Health. It’s the reliance on veggies, legumes, staple starches and lean meats—not processed foods—that makes West African dishes a bounty of good nutrition. This cuisine is on the menu in many big U.S. cities these days—in eateries run by African transplants and in other restaurants whose chefs are bold enough to embrace what’s novel—so no ocean-crossing will be required to treat your taste buds to something excitingly new. Check out these menu highlights:

real Nigerian feel, cook it over a live fire for a smoky version known as Party Rice. The crust that forms on the bottom of the rice means you did it right!

Since jollof is such a West African staple, it’s not surprising to learn that this dish knows no boundaries: Serve it at an everyday meal or dress it up with seafood for a celebration. And if you are celebrating at an African restaurant near you, consider sampling jollof. It’s often served with fried plantains and coleslaw.

SENEGALESE CHICKEN YASSA From the Casamance region in the south of Senegal comes chicken yassa (or yassa poulet), a spicy stew served up in households throughout Africa. It’s also available at Senegalese restaurants around the globe, so if this is your first time with West African cooking, consider chicken yassa a good introduction. Well, that’s if you like onions. This is a dish that gets much of its flavor from caramelized onions!

The chicken, beef, lamb or fish (all are right for making yassa) is marinated with oil, lemon and a dash of mustard, usually overnight. (In Africa this marinating is often necessary to soften tough meat; here in the U.S. it can make it melt in your mouth.)

CAAKRI We saved the best for last—dessert! Leave the chocolate-covered cheesecake for another time; to get the full African experience, try Caakri, a dish made from fermented milk and grain and sweetened to taste. You might liken it to rice pudding, but the texture is different and the taste slightly tangy. (It contains sour cream.)

The name Caakri (aka Tiakri, Chakery and several others) refers to the grain used to make this popular dessert or snack. While tradition called for common African grains like maize, black-eyed peas or millet, today’s pudding typically uses couscous prepared from wheat semolina.

This pudding wasn’t always on the dessert menu.

In fact, Caakri is related to a dish once served as the main meal, but that all changed with the availability of sweeteners. Today, you can sweeten your Caakri or not, depending on preference. Serve without sugar for a yogurt taste, reflecting one of its key ingredients; or with sweetener, raisins or pineapple, for a true dessert.

Serve chilled for best results.

So, if you are ready to take your palate-pleasing to new levels, try a taste of West Africa!

JOLLOF RICE This one-pot classic rice dish draws its flavor from fried and stewed tomatoes and is so engrained in African life that it’s often considered the thread that unites families. No pot of jollof is ever quite the same as another, so diverse are the ingredients that can go into the broth along with spices, onions and tomatoes.

Out of chicken? Don’t worry: Pork, fish and veggies all work great in an authentic jollof. And for a

For your food tour of West Africa, sample (clockwise, from top left) Senegalese chicken yassa, peanut soup, jollof rice and caakri. No need to travel—this cuisine is a hot new American trend.

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PEANUT SOUP This staple of the West African diet brings together a very unlikely combo from an American standpoint—tomatoes and peanuts (or ground nuts)—for a sweet and spicy sensation you’ll wish you had discovered sooner. Although there are many variations of this soup or stew, at its core are simple, familiar ingredients: nuts and sometimes meat and veggies.

Ginger, herbs, garlic, Tabasco hot sauce and sweet potatoes are all used to enhance this African favorite—a sure way to provide comfort, as well as nourishment, on a rainy day. The perfect

accompaniment for peanut soup is rice, plantains, potatoes and vegetables, but in Ghana, you might bring on the fufu.

Yes, that’s fufu—the name for any hot starch cooked over heat and formed into a rich paste.

There’s nothing like this pounded starch, often made from fermented cassava, to make sure we get every last drop of our peanut soup. Most Africans eat fufu every day, from infancy through their senior years, and it comes in many varieties.

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18: A very good year YES, IT’S 2018, AND IN THE WORLD OF SPIRITS, YOU’LL FIND IT HARD TO PASS UP THE TASTE OF WELL-AGED LIQUOR. SO HERE ARE FIVE—EACH 18 YEARS OLD— THAT WILL HIT THE SPOT. What’s in a number? In Judaism, there’s a belief that 18 is lucky, while the same number is associated with abundance and wealth in Chinese folklore.

If you’re lucky, you’ll get a hold of and sip one (or all) of these under-the-radar spirits. They might not result in riches, but we know you’ll treasure their tastes.

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The story behind this rum’s name is almost as rich as the liquor itself. “Kirk and Sweeney” was the name of a wooden schooner used to smuggle rum from the Caribbean to the United States during Prohibition. Luckily, connoisseurs today don’t have to wait as long for a taste of the copper-colored rum.

The liquor is crafted from raw sugarcane and exudes the aroma of dried fruits, hints of honey and warm vanilla.

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After traditional aging in oak casks and additional aging in port barrels, just 800 bottles are available of this single cask Gelas Bas-Armagnac. In the mouth, this brandy expresses notes of crystallized clementine, candied apple and lemon, and a hint of smooth blackberry cream. The distinct aromas of caramel, toasted oak and vanilla create a pleasant experience on the nose.

They grow up so fast! And this Scotch whisky is especially mature for its age, thanks to the watchful eyes and patience of Glenfiddich’s master distillers. They individually number each bottle and supervise the aging to ensure proper maturation. From its inception to formative years, Glenfiddich whisky undergoes an intense marrying period so its fruity and rich oak flavors can intertwine and fully develop.

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This straight rye whiskey is the oldest release of Lock Stock & Barrel to date—making it quite the coveted craft liquor. It is a robust cut whiskey, having been unfiltered after its distillation. The aging process tames its spicy overtones and brings out hints of candied ginger, vanilla and cherry. And despite its high proof, this rye is smooth enough to be enjoyed without ice.

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Fuenteseca Reserva tequila was aged for six years in Atotonilco El Alto before spending 12 years aging in El Chapingo. It is free of the artificial coloring and flavors now found in some añejo tequilas on the market.

The natural process allows the liquor to develop its authentic gold coloring, creamy vanilla taste and palate-pleasing cedar and sandalwood undertones.

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SPOTLIGHT

oh, what a pearl!

Freshwater or saltwater, natural or cultured, Tahitian or Akoya, pearls inspire a love that spans generations.

ALWAYS IN STYLE, THESE CLASSIC JEWELS ADD A TOUCH OF SIMPLE, LUSTROUS ELEGANCE. By Rita Guarna Whatever oyster first dreamed of pearls had no idea the gems would shine for millennia. Pearls pop up in the Bible and the Koran; were prized by the ancient cultures of Egypt, India and China; and were a big reason—so the historian Suetonius tells us—that Julius Caesar invaded Britain. The costly gem symbolized purity, but also wealth, as usually only royalty or nobility could afford pearls. With the advent of cultured pearls in the early 1900s, that changed.

Since famous French fashion designer Coco Chanel incorporated them into mainstream fashion almost a century ago, pearls have become the accessory that makes a look—and never gets old. Today, a new generation of celebrities and tastemakers is appropriating this timeless gem, giving pearls modern meaning and edge. Far from Park Avenue, fashionable women of all ages

are throwing on strands of pearls with everything from black lace cocktail dresses to blue jeans and white T-shirts.

From the concert stage to the red carpet, British singer Rita Ora has used a smattering of differentsized pearls to create youthful yet ethereal hair accessories. Singer-songwriter Rihanna rocks pearls with sexy multi-strand collars and layers upon layers of matinee-length strands. Actresses Emma Stone and Lupita Nyong’o have added luster beyond their accessories, wearing pearlcovered gowns for black-tie events.

Actress Jessica Alba has been photographed many times wearing pearl earrings. From decidedly modern black pearl-drop earrings to a pair of hanging gold chains punctuated with small luminescent pearls to front-and-back bauble pearl studs, Alba proves that pearl earrings

transition seamlessly from day to night.

Whether you prefer the iconic five-strand pearl necklace Audrey Hepburn wore in Breakfast at Tiffany’s or Kate Middleton’s funky white pearl lariat, there are many trendy ways to wear pearls now. For a preppy look, headbands, hair clips and other hair accessories are getting the spotlight.

For a more avant-garde approach, pearls are being used as accents in art-inspired sculptural earrings. The unique shapes and textures of baroque pearls make the perfect accessories for a free-spirited boho style. For traditionalists looking for a twist on a classic, the Gucci loafer received an update with pearl-studded heels.

But perhaps the final word on pearls came, with fitting simplicity, a half-century ago from Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. “Pearls,” she said, “are always appropriate.”

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Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend, but pearls are a woman’s timeless companion. Long known as “the queen of gems” because of their popularity with royalty (among the few who could afford them), pearls have gone mainstream without losing their elegance. Today’s celebrities are making sophisticated and sexy fashion statements with them. From Scarlett Johansson’s luxurious multi-strand, layered look to Jennifer Lawrence’s chic front-and-back black pearl-stud earrings, young fashionistas are donning this classic gem with bold, modern style.

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