Fink's Fall/Winter 2020

ACCENT The Magazine of Life’s Celebrations • Fall/Winter 2020

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FALL/WINTER 2020

A FABULOUS FALL

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WELCOME

from our family to yours Wow, what a crazy year 2020 has been! We hope everyone is staying safe and healthy as we approach the holiday season.

At Fink’s Jewelers, we continue to put your well-being first, utilizing the latest safety procedures and precautions. While this has certainly been a roller coaster of a year, our family is fortunate to have clients like you, and we will continue to be here for you in every way we can.

In years past, we have enjoyed hosting holiday events where our customers gather for light bites, cocktails, conversation and holiday gift shopping. As you may expect, we will not be holding our traditional large gatherings in the store this year to protect both our valued customers and employees.

But please know we are still here for your engagement and holiday shopping needs in whichever way you feel most comfortable; in-store, by appointment or online. We will continue to offer curbside pickup for the holiday season and are happy to set up virtual appointments if you desire.

Through it all, we have many exciting announcements to share with you this fall—the opening of our new store in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and the addition of our Chattanooga, Tennessee location (see page 14 for more details on these new locations). We are thrilled to bring you an array of new products and add new brands to the mix.

Our family is thankful for all of you who continue to come out to shop and support us. We realize your fine jewelry purchasing experiences are about your special occasions and events, and we strive to provide you with an unforgettable experience, even through these challenging times.

From our Fink’s family to yours, we wish you a happy and healthy holiday season!

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34 F I N K S .C O M CHAIRMAN & CEO Marc Fink PRESIDENT Matthew Fink

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V P O P E R AT I O N S Mark Bair V P I N F O R M AT I O N T E C H N O L O G I E S Todd Stafford DIRECTOR OF MARKETING Lindsey Sinozich EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Rita Guarna C R E AT I V E D I R E C T O R Stephen Vitarbo S E N I O R A S S O C I AT E E D I T O R Darius Amos LIFESTYLE EDITOR Haley Longman CONTRIBUTING EDITOR Donna Rolando PUBLISHER Shae Marcus ACCO U N T M A N AG E R Lisa Menghi DIRECTOR OF P R O D U C T I O N A N D C I R C U L AT I O N Susan Windrum A DV E RT I S I N G S E RV I C E S D I R EC TO R Jacquelynn Fischer

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6 A Bright Future 8 All in the Family 10 Employee Profiles 14 Gift Guide 24 Well Watched 26 Cuff ’Em 28 Half Past Rachel 30 Can Rolex Save the Sea? 32 Go Topless 34 Blue in the Face 40 Happily Ever After 42 The Shapes of the Future 44 Vows With a View 50 On The Runway

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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 Fink’s Jewelers. Copyright © 2020 by Wainscot Media LLC. All rights reserved. Editorial Contributions: Write to Editor, Fink’s Jewelers, 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, ACCENT, 1 Maynard Drive, Park Ridge NJ 07656, or by telephone at 201.573.5541. Advertising Inquiries: Contact Shae Marcus at 856.797.2227 or shae.marcus@wainscotmedia.com. Printed In The U.S.A. Volume 18, Issue 1. ©2020

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MATTHEW FINK, PRESIDENT OF FINK’S, SHARES THE DETAILS ON OUR TWO NEW STORES.

Despite the “unprecedented times” that we’re in, we at Fink’s Jewelers are seeing huge growth in our business, so much so that we have opened two new stores—one in Virginia Beach and a second in a state that’s new to Fink’s: Tennessee!

As we close the chapter on our original location at MacArthur Center in Norfolk, where we opened more than 20 years ago, we are excited to announce a new Fink’s customer experience in the Hilltop North Shopping Center— an expansive 8,000-square-foot store.

“We wanted to offer a convenient and unique shopping experience, a destination store to our loyal clients with the largest selection of Swiss timepieces, fine jewelry and diamonds in the area,” says Matthew Fink, president of Fink’s Jewelers.

The new store is a sight to behold, featuring 14-foot ceilings, custom-made showcases and a 1,000-square-foot Rolex corner with a dedicated private viewing room and Rolex service center visible to the showroom floor. Our new watchmaker, Sheridan, was trained at the Lititz Watch Technicum before joining us in Virginia Beach. “We also have a large David Yurman shop-in-shop with client seating spaces, an engagement jewelry counter with the largest selection of certified diamonds in the area and dedicated spaces for TAG Heuer, Breitling, Omega and Tudor watches,” says Matthew. Additionally, we have expanded our private brand, Sabel Collection, which is exclusive to Fink’s and will be showcased in its own island.

The fourth generation owner adds that despite these difficult times, the Fink’s family mindset is always looking toward the future. “There is always going to be the need for fine jewelry, Swiss timepieces and diamonds in Hampton Roads, and what better place to serve our loyal clients than in Virginia Beach?”

We are also excited about what’s to come for us in Chattanooga, Tennessee, as we begin rebranding Rone Regency Jewelers in the “Gig City” to Fink’s Jewelers. “They have been the jeweler of choice in Chattanooga since 1944,” Matthew says. Many of the store’s brands will remain the same, but Fink’s will be adding Tudor, Roberto Coin, Mikimoto and a David Yurman shop-in-shop to the store. The longtime owner, Bob Mason, is staying on, and the Fink’s team is thrilled to partner with him on this new venture.

With these two new stores having opened this fall, Fink’s Jewelers now has a total of 10 locations, but for us, it’s quality over quantity. “Our focus is more about serving different communities than it is number of stores,” Matthew concludes. “This is definitely a difficult time, but our minds are always focused on serving our clients in the best way.”

Top, a rendering of our new 8,000-square-foot store at Hilltop North Shopping Center in Virginia Beach; Rone Regency Jewelers in Chattanooga, Tennessee, before and after its Fink’s Jewelers rebranding.

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all in the family AS WE CELEBRATE 90 YEARS IN BUSINESS, THE FINK’S FAMILY REMEMBERS OUR HUMBLE BEGINNINGS AND LOOKS FORWARD TO A BRIGHT FUTURE.

Looking through old photographs can be a stunning reminder of how times change. But they also remind us of what really matters and help us take stock of how far we’ve come.

It all started on the streets in the small town of Roanoke, Virginia. Nathan Fink, a struggling pharmacist in the midst of the Great Depression, started pushing a jewelry cart around the streets of downtown selling jewelry on credit. Fink’s popularity grew, and soon he needed a more permanent storefront. Thus, the first Fink’s Jewelers location opened its doors in 1930. In the early days, the store sold everything from luggage to appliances.

By the end of World War II, Fink’s became a family business when Nathan’s son, Alvin Fink, joined and helped grow the business into six additional markets. After Nathan passed in 1960, Alvin began focusing the business on fine jewelry and watches exclusively. In 1969, the business expanded farther south into Charlotte, North Carolina.

Today, the business continues to grow with the third and fourth generations of the family at the helm. With 10 locations in Virginia, North Carolina and Tennessee, Nathan Fink would surely be proud of the legacy his family built.

Alvin’s son Marc and his grandson Matthew take pride in offering the same quality, service and selection as Nathan did the day he welcomed his first customer into his first store, while continuing to innovate the way they serve modern clients and run their business.

From its humble beginnings as a one-store diamond merchant on wheels to a booming multi-store fine jeweler, Fink’s Jewelers has come a long way.

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dianne bain SALES PROFESSIONAL Barracks Road Shopping Center Charlottesville, VA

Dianne Bain’s job is hard work, but it does frequently involve parties and celebrations. Helping people select the perfect gift for their lives’ most special moments— engagements, promotions, births, anniversaries—is what she loves most about her role at Fink’s.

Indeed, a focus on people and what makes them feel and look their best has marked her whole career. Before starting in jewelry sales in 2000 (when she was hired by Marie Compton, who managed Fink’s Valley View location), she was employed by a major cosmetics firm.

After Valley View came a stint in the Lynchburg store, followed by a period working for an independent jeweler in Emerald Isle, N.C. “Then one day I got a call asking if I would be interested in relocating to Charlottesville, Virginia,” she says, “and the rest is history.” She helped open the Fink’s store on Barracks Road in August 2007.

Dianne believes “a strong, positive self-image” is the best preparation for success. Of course, doing one’s homework is important too—she says her training from the Gemological Institute of America and “knowledge of our products” have helped her immensely, as have the teachers who’ve taught her along the way.

When she’s not helping couples find the ideal engagement ring at Fink’s, Dianne loves walking on the beach at sunrise, growing orchids, doing tai chi and spending time with her cat, Candy. Asked what she’d choose to wear for a casual date night, she smoothly segues back on duty, praising the David Yurman Crossover Collection: “Its classic good looks are perfect no matter what the time of day or occasion.”

Though Dianne is surrounded by beautiful jewelry every day, she says her four favorite pieces in her own collection are, “My Rolex Datejust Oyster steel silver diamond dial with a diamond bezel; a medallion of Eros in 18K yellow gold and sterling silver that I bought while traveling in the Greek isles; an Atocha coin pendant from the shipwreck off the coast of the Florida Keys in 1622; and a five-carat tanzanite and diamond pendant.”

Be your best and do your best at everything in life and everything else will fall into place. A strong, positive self-image is the best preparation for success in life.”

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carlos colmenero STORE MANAGER The Streets at Southpoint Durham, N.C.

Can any other object rival a diamond for beauty, permanence and meaning? Not according to Carlos Colmenero. The greatest honor a customer can bestow on a jewelry salesman, he says, is to let him help guide the purchase of a diamond.

A 21-year veteran of the jewelry business, Colmenero started with Fink’s in the fall of 2002. After moving back to his home state of New Mexico in 2016, he returned to work in the Greensboro location in August 2019. In January 2020 he was appointed to his present position, where he enjoys helping to build a team.

It’s been a special pleasure, he says, to see “so many familiar faces. When you haven’t seen someone in almost four years and they see you and smile, you get a lot of satisfaction.”

Colmenero thrives on interaction with customers old and new, and, outside of diamonds, perhaps nothing matches the joy of helping someone choose the perfect watch. “I love Swiss timepieces,” he says, “and talking about how they work just gets me going.”

He credits the success he’s achieved in managing stores for Fink’s to “the empowerment I get from Marc, Matthew Fink and Mark Bair. They’ve given me the tools throughout the years to be successful.”

But true success, of course, goes beyond one’s work, however much one loves it. “Life is a journey,” advises Colmenero; “just make sure you wear your seat belt.”

His journey recently brought him to a diamond-worthy occasion of his own: getting engaged to his fiancée Naomi, who has been, he says, “a rock” in his life. A perfect day of relaxation, he believes, would be spent with Naomi and her daughter Avary—along with his own daughter Avery and son Kobe—“at a beach house on the coast eating crab legs and laughing.”

Colmenero even admits to a touch of admiring envy when it comes to Avery. “I wish I had a smile like hers,” he says. “I would sell a lot more!”

Helping someone buy a diamond is the greatest honor a customer can bestow on a jewelry salesman, in my opinion.”

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1. Sabel Collection 14K white gold curved necklace featuring 11 round diamonds (approx. 1.00cttw), $2,995

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2. Sabel Collection 14K white gold curved bar necklace featuring alternating 1.00cttw round diamonds and 1.22cttw round sapphires, $2,795 3. Sabel Collection 18K white gold oval huggie hoop earrings featuring .40cttw round sapphires and .18cttw round diamonds, $1,695 4. Sabel Collection 18K white gold ring featuring .55cttw sapphires and .57cttw white diamonds, $4,250 5. Sabel Collection 18K white gold ring featuring 1.25cttw emeralds with .21cttw white diamond accents, $5,295 6. Sabel Collection 18K white gold ring featuring a 3.03 center sapphire stone with .32cttw white diamond accents, $19,250 7. Sabel Collection 18K white gold ring featuring sapphires and emeralds with .50cttw white diamond accents, $2,750 8. Sabel Collection 14K white gold three-row ring featuring 2.30cttw oval sapphires and .71cttw round white diamonds, $2,995

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10. Sabel Collection 14K white gold three-row dinner ring featuring 1.50cttw round white diamonds, $3,995 11. Sabel Collection 14K white gold three-row ring featuring round sapphires and .53cttw round white diamonds, $2,050 12. Sabel Collection 14K yellow gold wide hoop earrings featuring .50cttw white bezel-set diamonds, $1,995 13. Sabel Collection 14K yellow gold cutout earrings featuring .84cttw round white diamonds, $2,195 14. Sabel Collection 14K yellow gold ring featuring .17cttw diamonds with marquise detailing, $750

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15. Sabel Collection 14K yellow gold stacking ring featuring nine round white diamonds (.47cttw), $1,050 16. Sabel Collection 14K yellow gold faux-crossover ring featuring .88cttw round white diamonds, $1,995

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18. Sabel Collection 14K yellow gold bangle featuring 1.00cttw bezelset diamonds, $2,550 19. Sabel Collection 14K yellow gold milgrain detail bangle featuring .75cttw white diamonds, $2,095

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17. Sabel Collection 14K white gold bangle featuring 1.00cttw white bezel-set diamonds, $2,795

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20. William Henry Bolt Action ballpoint pen featuring 10,000-year-old woolly mammoth tooth and set with sapphires, $995 21. William Henry sterling silver dog tag inlaid with “Gibbeon” meteorite.

Engravable back and available in 18”, 20”, 22” or 24” lengths, $695 22. William Henry titanium knife inlaid with a spectacular “hybrid” of natural wood and colored resin. Blade is “wave” Damascus, and the thumb stud and button lock are set with smoky topaz, $1,100 23. William Henry money clip in hand-forged mokume-gane, inlaid with 10,000-year-old woolly mammoth tooth, $595

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27. Oris Divers Sixty-Five watch featuring a silver dial on a stainless steel bracelet, $2,300 28. Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical watch featuring a black dial on a grey NATO strap, $545

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24. Triton RAW men’s 8mm 18K white gold and gray PVD tungsten step edge wedding band, $1,275

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25. Triton RAW men’s 6mm grey PVD tungsten beveled-edge flat profile wedding band, $350 26. Triton RAW men’s 8mm 18K yellow gold and grey PVD tungsten step edge wedding bBand, $1,275

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32 29. IPPOLITA Classico Crinkle hammered sterling silver oval snowman earrings, $295 30. IPPOLITA Classico Goddess sterling silver bangle, $425 3 1. IPPOLITA Classico Crinkle hammered sterling silver dome ring, $195 32. IPPOLITA Classico Crinkle Nomad sterling silver linear post earrings, $595 33. IPPOLITA Classico Crinkle hammered long Nomad sterling silver necklace, $1,995

34. Longines DolceVita Collection 20mm ladies’ watch featuring a silver dial on a stainless steel and 18K pink gold bracelet, $1,800 35. Longines Legend Diver 42mm automatic watch featuring a black dial on a stainless steel bracelet, $2,400 36. TAG Heuer Carrera men’s Chronograph watch featuring a 44mm blue dial on a stainless steel bracelet, $5,750 37. TAG Heuer ladies’ Monaco watch featuring a black dial on a black alligator leather strap, $2,150

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42 38. Marco Bicego Marrakech Onde pendant in 18K yellow and white gold featuring .21cttw diamond accent, $2,520 39. Marco Bicego Marrakech Onde earrings in 18K yellow and white gold featuring .31cttw diamond accent, $2,510 40. Marco Bicego Marrakech Onde multirow ring in 18K yellow and white gold featuring .15cttw diamond accent, $3,100

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41. Marco Bicego Marrakech Onde link bracelet in 18K yellow and white gold featuring .56cttw diamond accent, $4,840 42. Heather Moore Jewelry uses recycled precious metals and vintage tooling to create the finest personalized collection. Each piece is handcrafted in Heather’s hometown of Cleveland, Ohio, and is made to the customer’s specifications. As you experience life and grow, so can your personal collection of hand-stamped charms. Let one of our sales professionals help you custom design your very own Heather Moore piece today!

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43. Breitling Navitimer Automatic watch featuring a 35mm stainless steel case with a mother-of-pearl and diamond dial on a stainless steel bracelet, $5,650 44. Breitling Chronomat B01 watch featuring a 42mm stainless steel case with a copper dial on the signature “Rouleaux” bracelet, $8,100 45. OMEGA De Ville Prestige watch featuring a mother-of-pearl dial on a stainless steel bracelet, $2,800

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46. OMEGA Seamaster Diver 300M Co-Axial Chronometer 42mm watch featuring a white dial on a stainless steel bracelet, $5,200

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47. Roberto Coin Venetian Princess 18K yellow gold medallion charm necklace with .16cttw diamond accents, $3,600 48. Roberto Coin Love in Verona 18K yellow gold circle pendant with .07cttw diamond flower accent, 18�.

Also available in 18k white gold, $1,900 49. Roberto Coin Love in Verona 18K yellow gold small hoop earrings with .05cttw diamond flower accent.

Also available in 18k white gold, $2,200 50. Roberto Coin Love in Verona 18K rose gold bangle with .15cttw diamond flower accents, $5,450 51. Roberto Coin Love in Verona 18K yellow gold bangle with .15cttw diamond flower accents, $5,450 52. Roberto Coin Love in Verona 18K white gold bangle with .15cttw diamond flower accents, $5,450

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Diamond tennis bracelets, diamond hoop earrings and diamond stud earrings shown are available in a variety of carat weights and prices.

Let our diamond specialist help you find the perfect ones today!

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53. John Hardy Naga sterling silver round pendant with blue sapphire eyes, 32-36” adjustable chain, $1,295 54. John Hardy Naga sterling silver hoop earrings with blue sapphire eyes, $495 55. John Hardy Naga sterling silver cuff bracelet with blue sapphire eyes, $2,200 56. John Hardy Naga sterling silver bracelet with blue sapphire eyes, $895

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59 57. John Hardy Men’s Classic Chain sterling silver band ring, $395 58. John Hardy Men’s Asli Classic Chain Link silver bracelet on 8mm double blue woven leather with hook clasp, $495 59. John Hardy Men’s Classic Chain sterling silver box chain bracelet with station clasp, $395 60. John Hardy Men’s Asli Classic Chain Link silver bracelet on 8mm double black woven leather with hook clasp, $495 All John Hardy settings in sterling silver unless noted.

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61. Mikimoto Bubbles pendant featuring 6.2-4.7mm Akoya A+ cultured pearls and .05cttw diamonds, 18”, $1,400

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65. Ladies’ Panthère de Cartier medium watch featuring a silvered dial on a steel and yellow gold bracelet, $8,400 66. Ladies’ Pasha de Cartier 41mm watch featuring a silvered dial on stainless steel bracelet, includes a dark grey alligator leather strap, $6,700

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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NOVELLA, meaning “new,” reinterprets David Yurman’s signature Renaissance Collection, introducing colored gemstones in Silver Ice® designs. Selected for their exquisite hue and clarity, up to 14.4 carats of emerald- and trillion-shaped

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blue topaz, iolite and prasiolite evoke magnificent windows of color and light, bringing a new level of sophistication to sterling silver designs accented with diamonds.

67. David Yurman Novella Cable drop earrings in sterling silver with blue topaz and diamonds (0.22 ctw), $1,200

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68. David Yurman Novella mosaic pendant enhancer in sterling silver with Hampton blue topaz, blue topaz, iolite and diamonds (0.48 ctw), $2,400

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69. David Yurman Novella three-stone bracelet in sterling silver with blue topaz and diamonds (0.45 ctw), $2,500

70. David Yurman Novella statement ring in sterling silver with blue topaz and diamonds (0.24 ctw), $1,650

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71. David Yurman Novella three-stone ring with blue topaz, Hampton blue topaz and diamonds (0.20 ctw), $1,750

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As a fourth generation family-owned business, nothing is more important to us than YOU, our loyal customers. The Fink’s First Loyalty Program is designed to reward you with special savings towards your purchase of fine quality diamonds and fashion jewelry.

As a member, you’ll receive:

BIRTHDAY, ANNIVERSARY, AND VOLUME SPENDING REWARDS The Fink’s First Program is our way of thanking our best customers for supporting our business and helping us grow! At Fink’s Jewelers... you come FIRST! See a sales associate for details.

SPOTLIGHT

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WHAT GIVES THESE FOUR FAMOUS WOMEN SUCH EXQUISITE TIMING? CHECK THE WRIST.

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In her official White House portrait, the First Lady wore her 25mm Cartier Tank Française with a steel bracelet and white dial. The timeless and elegant timepiece, with its trademark rectangular case, is the most fitting accessory for such an iconic portrait (and such an iconic wearer).

Other fashionable women who owned this classic Cartier style include Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and Princess Diana.

Wild child Cyrus is a Rolex Daytona kind of girl—she is often seen in an Everose men’s version of the famous watch originally designed for racecar drivers. But the singer-actress is also a fan of this Rainbow Rolex Cosmograph Daytona, which portrays a bolder fashion statement with 56 diamonds set into its lugs and a bezel featuring a gradation of sapphires in a spectrum of colors.

The celebrity-adored Rolex Day-Date in Everose may be an unconventional choice for the young and petite Gomez, but the triple threat wears hers well, both at red carpet events and on more casual hangs around town.

Cartier has long been the timepiece of choice for the British royal family, so it’s not surprising it’s Kate Middleton’s fave too. She almost exclusively wears the brand’s curved round steel 33mm Ballon Bleu, which was a gift from husband Prince William for their third wedding anniversary in 2014. Fun fact: The mom of three’s watch has a blue spinel set into its crown, which not-socoincidentally matches her sapphire-and-diamond engagement ring.

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YOU’LL BE WELL ARMED IN EYE-CATCHING STATEMENT BRACELETS WITH A VARIETY OF TEXTURES, TONES AND STONES. NO WRIST TAKING NEEDED!

Clockwise from top, John Hardy Dot sterling silver overlapping circle cuff, $1,200; John Hardy Legends Naga sterling silver and 18K yellow gold kick cuff, $1,695; David Yurman pure form sterling silver multi-row cuff bracelet with .30cttw diamond accents, $2,500.

Clockwise from top, David Yurman Origami large crossover cuff bracelet with 18K yellow gold, $3,800; Sabel Collection 14K yellow gold three-row coil bracelet featuring 3.00cttw white diamonds, $7,995; Roberto Coin Primavera 18K yellow gold crisscross woven bangle featuring .20cttw diamonds set in 18K white gold, $4,200; Sabel Collection 14K white gold two-row coil flex bracelet featuring 2.10cttw round white diamonds, $5,995.

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Actress Jennifer Aniston is rarely seen without her 36mm Rolex President Day-Date in 18K yellow gold, shown here stacked with a multitude of gold bangles. “It’s not a small dial, but what a beauty,” she has said of the classic piece.

WATCHES WORTH WATCHING One thing hasn’t changed over the years: Actress Jennifer Aniston has always preferred the 36mm case size for her everyday watch. Here are a few of this talented performer’s favorites:

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The Rolex Datejust, with its seemingly endless combinations of dials, bezels and hour markers. Early in her career, a stainless-steel, white-dial Rolex Datejust was her go-to watch.

EMMY-WINNING ACTRESS JENNIFER ANISTON IS TOO SPIRITED AND DISTINCTIVE TO BE DEFINED

BY ONE ROLE—OR ONE TIMEPIECE. By Haley Longman Her customized black Rolex Milgauss, which the star has worn on many occasions, from hanging around L.A. to press appearances.

The coveted 34mm Rolex Lady Datejust with an oyster bracelet (even though Aniston typically prefers men’s watches).

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boyfriend and fellow watch collector John Mayer.

But this is a girl who spoils herself too. Aniston’s first-ever watch purchase after hitting it big was a vintage Rolex that cost a good part of her savings. As the gigs kept role-ing in and the checks kept coming, she eventually and comfortably added to her Rolex vault with a stainless-steel Datejust with a salmon dial and Jubilee bracelet, a 40mm customized blacked-out PVD Rolex Milgauss with a green sapphire crystal and a white 34mm Lady Datejust.

“No matter what event I’m attending,” she has said, “no matter what I’m wearing, these are watches that never go out of style.”

Aniston, who was named one of People magazine’s 2019 People of the Year, doesn’t branddiscriminate, though. The longtime face of Smartwater and Aveeno owns a Cartier Roadster and wore a Cartier Tank Solo in her 2006 film The Breakup— besides, of course, happily donning not one but two limited-edition Chopard watches her longtime stylists Nina and Clare Hallworth secured for her for The Morning Show.

“Her watches are primarily worn for function— large-scaled, bright, easily readable,” the Hallworths told The Hollywood Reporter, describing busy businesswoman Alex.

The same can be said for real-life Jen. She doesn’t let her enviable collection sit away in a vault somewhere but uses luxury timepieces for their primary purpose. “I’m all for dainty watches but you still have to be able to tell the time,” she says. “I mean, that’s the whole point of wearing a watch, right?”

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In one of the first scenes of Apple TV’s new series The Morning Show, Jennifer Aniston’s character, Alex Levy, walks into work to discover she’s been left out of the loop about her co-host’s sexual misconduct scandal, and she is mad. She knows she’s about to hear some big news and her role at the TV station is about to change. It’s then we get a glimpse of her watch, a 43mm Regulator from Chopard’s L.U.C collection. Instantly, audiences are made aware this boss woman is powerful, she means business—and man, does she know how to accessorize!

Doubtless the A-lister herself had something to do with her on-screen persona’s stellar accoutrements. The Emmy-winning actress is known best, of course, for her role as Rachel Green on Friends and for inspiring that haircut we all coveted in the ’90s.

But her real-life watch collection is something to envy just as much as her silky strands, her to-die-for triceps and her decades spent making big-budget films and TV shows.

“I like something discreet, in precious metal and well-designed, but definitely not too girly,” the 51-year-old told FHH Journal last year about her timepiece preferences. “I don’t want a watch that could double as a disco ball. You know, the kind that could light up the room!”

As for being the talk of a room? Well, maybe. The actress’s delicate left wrist is most often seen in her Rolex President Day-Date, with its oversized 36mm, champagne dial and smooth dome bezel. This timepiece is rumored to have been a gift from her ex-

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THE LUXURY BRAND WITH A HISTORY OF SUPPORTING INTREPID EXPLORATION NOW STRIVES TO MAKE OUR ENDANGERED PLANET “PERPETUAL.” By Christen Fisher A trusted instrument of discovery for nearly a century, the Rolex chronometer has accompanied explorers and adventurers into the planet’s wildest, most challenging realms—from its deepest oceans to its highest peaks, its remotest caverns to its lonely poles—unfailingly keeping track of time and helping to advance our knowledge about the world we share.

The founder of Rolex, Hans Wilsdorf, saw the world as a living laboratory. He used it as a testing ground for his watches throughout the 1930s, sending them to the most extreme locations, supporting explorers who ventured into the unknown. But as the world has continued to change, exploration for pure discovery has given way to exploration as a means to preserve the endangered natural world. Through the Rolex Awards for Enterprise, Rolex is continuing the legacy of its founder, supporting the explorers of today on their new mission: to make the planet perpetual.

Since 1976, the Rolex Awards for Enterprise have supported and championed exceptional individuals who take on the major challenges of our time, sharing a spirit of enterprise and a desire to make the world a better place. These awards are designed to stimulate new ways of thinking about common problems and to celebrate those who embody the belief that anyone can change everything. Associate Rolex laureate and marine bio-geochemist Emma Camp, Ph.D., is one such individual.

With Rolex’s support, she is working to repopulate coral reefs ravaged by a warming climate, acidifying water and other human-inflicted damage. In 2016, Camp led a dive team to New Caledonia that documented, for the first time, 20 species of coral thriving under conditions previously considered by science to be too hot and too toxic for them to survive. Most corals prefer clean, crystal-clear waters low in nutrients and sediment, stable in temperature and rich in oxygen, but the corals Camp and her team found thrive amid hostile conditions, in the murky waters around mangroves where “conditions are comparable to, or even exceed, what is predicted for the open ocean under climate change in the year 2100.”

By identifying similar hot spots of resilience along the 2,000 kilometers of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, the world’s largest coral assemblage, and studying the behavior and genetics of these ultra-tough coral

survivors, Camp hopes to uncover the mechanisms supporting these corals’ unique ability to tolerate stress, to establish a network of hot spots of reef resilience, and most importantly, to understand how the “super corals” can be used in adaptive reef management. She plans to partner with ecotourism companies to further these aims. Camp is, in essence, striving to make our coral reefs perpetual.

If you share Camp’s enterprising spirit to make our planet perpetual, then consider one of Rolex’s extraordinary dive watches: the Submariner, the Sea-Dweller or the Deepsea.

Launched in 1953, the Submariner was originally created specifically for underwater exploration and diving, but over the years, it has become a go-to watch across all walks of life in, on and out of the water.

The Submariner’s Oyster case is waterproof to a depth of 1,000 feet and provides optimal protection from water, dust, pressure and shocks. The Submariner’s unidirectional rotatable bezel is key to the functionality of the watch. Its engraved 60-minute graduation allows a diver to monitor diving time and decompression stops accurately and therefore safely.

Manufactured from a hard, corrosion-resistant ceramic, the Cerachrom bezel insert is virtually scratchproof, and its color is unaffected by ultraviolet rays, seawater or chlorinated water. Beginning at $7,900, the Submariner and Submariner Date are available in Oystersteel, Oystersteel and gold, and gold with a variety of dial and bezel colors.

For the dedicated diver, Rolex offers the Sea-Dweller, launched in 1967, and the Deepsea, unveiled in 2008. They are the fruit of decades of collaboration with diving professionals. Rated to a depth of 4,000 feet and sized at 43 millimeters, the Sea-Dweller’s 60-minute graduated, unidirectional rotatable bezel enables divers to safely monitor their dive and decompression times. For those who want to go deeper, the Rolex Deepsea is waterproof to a depth of 12,800 feet. Housed in a 44-millimeter Oyster case reinforced with the patented Ringlock System, the sleek black dial features large Chromalight hour markers and hands filled with luminescent material that emits a long-lasting blue glow for legibility in dark conditions. Beginning at $11,700, the Sea-Dweller is available in Oystersteel and yellow gold or Oystersteel. The Rolex Deepsea is available in Oystersteel and begins at $12,600.

Opposite page, middle: Through the Rolex Awards for Enterprise, associate Rolex laureate and marine bio-geochemist Emma Camp, Ph.D., is working to repopulate coral reefs that have been impacted by climate change and other human-inflicted damage. She and her team have been studying coral found throughout the globe, including New Caledonia in the South Pacific and the Great Barrier Reef of Australia.

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MEET THREE LUXURY CONVERTIBLES WITH PLENTY OF CURVE APPEAL. By Darius Amos ASTON MARTIN DBS SUPERLEGGERA VOLANTE The Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Volante has James Bond written all over it—minus the gadgets and weaponry. Powered by a 715-horsepower twin turbo V12, this beast has a top speed of 211 miles per hour and a 0-to-60 time of 3.6 seconds. An update to the coupe, the droptop version has improved shocks and springs and a new spoiler arrangement that generates 390 pounds of downforce—just 6.6 pounds less than the hardtop. The result is the British carmaker’s fastest convertible ever and quickest four-seat convertible in the world.

Starting at $304,995.

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Join an exclusive group when you drive off in the Mercedes-AMG GT R Pro, as the German company plans to sell only 750 of these beauties worldwide. Lucky owners will get all the luxury associated with Mercedes-Benz—a soft top made of three layers of fabric, Napa leather sport seats and a manually adjustable rear wing, for instance, and the performance numbers expected from an AMG engine. The convertible is loaded with a 577-horsepower twin turbo V8 that does the 0-to-60 sprint in 3.5 seconds and can top out at 197 mph. Pro tip: Stay warm at high speeds by activating the Mercedes Airscarf system. Starting at $190,745.

BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT The long-awaited third-generation Bentley Continental GT convertible is 20 percent lighter and has a lower center of gravity than its predecessor, but it’s the seamless and stunning profile lines (the crystal-cut headlamp housings are cool too) that make this version the very best. A twin turbo W12 engine generates a roaring 626 horsepower and top speed of 207 mph. Just be sure to dip below 30 mph when lowering the fourlayer fabric droptop. Starting at $221,000.

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THESE FIVE CLASSIC PRECISION WATCHES WON’T MAKE YOU HOLD YOUR BREATH. THEY’LL JUST MOMENTARILY TAKE IT AWAY.

TAG Heuer 44mm Carrera Chronograph Sport, blue dial, stainless steel bracelet.

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TAG Heuer 39mm Monaco Chronograph, blue dial, black perforated leather strap.

Breitling Chronomat B01 42: Steel and 18 karat red gold case, blue dial on a steel and gold Rouleaux bracelet.

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Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight Navy Blue 39mm watch with a steel case and fabric strap.

TAG Heuer 41mm Link Calibre 5, black dial, steel bracelet.

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engaged August 13, 2018 2. Charles Busch and Sara Sumner, Auchterarder, Scotland,

engaged September 26, 2019 3. Melanie Woolley and Brandon McCarthy, Richmond, VA,

engaged March 17, 2019 4. Jordan Dean and Maddie Buren, Raleigh, NC,

engaged January 11, 2020 5. Ian Lacey and Courtney Showalter, Asheville, NC,

engaged November 26, 2019 6. Sean Crumley and Elizabeth Myerholtz, Raleigh, NC,

engaged October 14, 2019 7. Jonathan and Whitney Wheaton, Wilmington NC,

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married November 23, 2019 10. Dylan McCoy and Sarah Ross, Blacksburg, VA,

engaged July 11, 2019 11. Cheyney Preston and Katrina Evans, Bedford, VA,

engaged November 17, 2019 12. Whitney Forlines and Bryan Canada, Lynchburg, VA,

engaged December 6, 2019 13. Rollin and Robbi Nash, Casey, IL,

engaged December 17, 2019 14. Ben Constable and Shannon Rose, Charlottesville, VA,

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the shape of the future TRADITIONAL DIAMONDS ARE FINE, BUT THESE FOUR CELEBS SAID “YES” TO STONES IN UNUSUAL SHAPES. While round, sparkly diamonds never go out of style, four celebrity newlyweds and brides-to-be are indicating that fancy-shaped stones—which include any that aren’t round, brilliant-cut gems—are where engagement rings are headed in 2021.

If celebrity choices really influence people’s purchasing decisions, these four beauties may be trendsetters.

THE CUT: Much like a pillow (or, well, a cushion), CUSHIONCUT diamonds are square-shaped with curves around the edges.

The style is growing in popularity for brides who want a cut that is soft and romantic, yet still pretty and traditional.

THE GIRL: Hilary Duff, who currently stars in Younger, has a classic, covergirl style, so a cushion-cut stone fits right in with her aesthetic. It also complemented the bespoke Jenny Packham she wore down the aisle in December 2019.

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THE RING: Singer/producer Matthew Koma proposed in May 2019 to his longtime girlfriend (and mother of their 2-year-old daughter Banks) with a cushioncut ring with a white gold or platinum split shank solitaire setting. The ring is estimated to be between three and four carats in weight.

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THE CUT: EMERALD-CUT stones have an elongated rectangular shape and give off an elegant, sophisticated vibe. They’re typically in less demand than other stone styles, making emerald cuts generally more affordable—as well as a lot more distinctive.

THE GIRL: Hollywood darling Jennifer Lawrence certainly marches to her own drummer (remember when JLaw fell on stage while accepting her Academy Award and totally owned it?), so a run-of-the-mill diamond simply wouldn’t do. Plus, the elegant emerald-cut pairs well with the timeless Dior gowns Lawrence wears on the red carpet—she’s been the face of the luxury brand for years now—and the ring perfectly accessorized the designer’s 1920s-esque wedding dress, which she wore to her October 2019 nuptials.

THE RING: The actress’s husband, Cooke Maroney, is an art dealer, so it’s no wonder he proposed with such an eye-catching and oneof-a-kind stunner. Experts guess the ring is a four- to five- carat center stone in a white gold or platinum solitaire setting.

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Not convinced these celebs’ picks are the perfect fit for the bride-to-be in your life?

You can’t go wrong with a center stone in any of these stunning shapes:

THE CUT: PEAR-CUT rings are for women who are

bold and confident and like to be a little bit different. Their “teardrop” shape—they’re technically supposed to be worn with the pointed part facing up toward the wearer’s nails—makes them symbolize tears of joy, so they’re well suited for the sentimental bride too. Pearcuts are also cost-effective, as they look larger than a round stone and cost less per carat.

THE GIRL: All three of Scarlett Johansson’s engagement rings have been interesting to look at (she was previously married to both Ryan Reynolds and her daughter’s father, Romain Dauriac), but she saved the best for last with her stunner from Saturday Night Live star Colin Jost. This on-screen superhero, who plays Black Widow in the Marvel movies, certainly needed a powerful, statement-making ring to match her and her characters’ kick-ass personalities.

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THE RING: This piece of jewelry is as stunning as it is unique; its focal point is an 11-carat pear champagne solitaire diamond set on a dark brown band made of ceramic. The ring is Art Decoinspired, and the diamond itself is a beautiful and rare find.

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SARAH HYLAND THE CUT: Flattering on the finger and known for showing off its carat weight because the elongated shape makes it look larger than it is, an OVALSHAPED diamond is one of the most popular engagement ring styles right now (if not the most popular).

Trends aside, these stones are appreciated by brides because they’re gorgeous and easy to wear.

THE GIRL: Sarah Hyland, who played Haley

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Dunphy on Modern Family, knew exactly what she wanted in an engagement ring—in fact, she chose it and told fiancé Wells Adams of The Bachelorette fame what ring style she liked before he popped the question in July 2019. The oval shape is as on-trend and youthful as the bride-to-be herself.

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THE RING: The five-carat solitaire oval-cut stone sits on a very thin band of pavé diamonds, which visually elongates the actress’s fingers and complements her petite frame.

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vows with a view A COUPLE’S “BOHEMIAN CHIC” WEDDING CEREMONY INVOKED THE SPIRIT—AND THE BEAUTY—OF COLORADO. Text by Donna Rolando

Photography by Liz Banfield

Event Planning by Pineapple Productions

Opposite page: Wearing a lace Lela Rose design she fell in love with on her first shopping trip, bride Mary Chloe Ourisman walks with groom Timothy Carey down the teepee aisle carrying a simple bouquet of locally grown wildflowers arranged by Cori Cook Floral Design. This page, from left: Mountain-chic aisle seating for the ceremony; fall splendor creates a scenic backdrop; leather-bound invitations by Yonder Design set the tone.

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As they stood reciting vows under a deconstructed teepee in a tent with a backdrop of fall foliage and awe-inspiring views of the Rocky Mountains, Mary Chloe Ourisman and Timothy Carey accomplished their wedding goal: a unique event centered on the outdoors they love.

No traditional altar for this couple, who made the perfect match on Bumble, with their D.C. origins, love of skiing and tech-related jobs all in common. With local flavor created by hops, flowers and Southwestern rugs, this tent was set up on the lawn outside the Park Hyatt in Beaver Creek, where the couple’s many guests could find lodging.

The Park Hyatt ballroom reflected similar inspiration. “The linens, the place settings, the hops hanging from the ceiling, the aspen-tree-lined stage—the whole thing was unbelievable,” says Mary Chloe.

The pair’s wedding planner, Allison Jackson of Pineapple Productions, described the design aesthetic for the Sept. 15, 2018 event as bohemian chic, with a focus on natural textures and organic, untamed, slightly wild shapes.

Right down to the menu, which featured braised buffalo short ribs, appreciation for Colorado, the couple’s home, was a consistent motif.

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This page, clockwise from left: Custom-embroidered jean jackets add a country vibe to the white and floral dresses by Jenny Yoo; a closeup of the jackets embroidered by Cece DuPraz as a surprise for the bride through Secretly Gifting; the evening’s cocktails, like the old-fashioneds here, on a wood serving tray.

Top, the couple paid the perfect tribute to the mountains they love so much with a see-through tent showcasing the scenery; Bottom, left to right: Wildflowers, ferns and garden roses make the perfect complement to the bridesmaids’ floral gowns; a real hit was the escort card wall that Pineapple Productions and Pink Monkey Solutions created for seating arrangements; mugs are ready for refreshing apple cider prepared for all guests.

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This page, clockwise from left: Local hops laced around the ceiling create a special ambience and aroma. The menu features Colorado cuisine, with braised buffalo short ribs; a firepit for the evening and its companion, s’mores. Opposite page: Neither bride nor groom love cake, but they caved in to their mothers’ requests and settled on a funfetti cake with white frosting.

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WANT TO WARM YOUR WINTERTIME GUESTS WITH A SCRUMPTIOUS ARRAY OF TASTES, TEXTURES AND HUES—ALMOST FUSS-FREE? HERE ARE THREE WAYS.

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Chicken soup undeniably feeds the soul, but don’t be too chicken to try a partridge instead. Fact is, almost any hearty soup is bonhomie in a bowl. Easy on you too, as soup simmering on the stove can be a “Get Out of Jail Free” card that lets you enjoy company instead of perspiring in the kitchen. In Soupology: The Art of Soup From Six Simple Broths, food writer Drew Smith shares tried-and-true recipes and tips for the perfect bowl, using as a foundation one of six homemade “mother broths”: vegetable, chicken, beef bone, fish, shellfish and kombu. The scenic soups pictured in this spread and the next two will delight the diner and puzzle the mathematician: Each one, somehow, is more than the sum of its parts.

Roast Partridge Soup with Chestnuts Yields: 8 servings

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n 1 partridge n 1 carrot n 1 onion n 2 or 3 stalks celery n 1 Tbs. butter n 1 glass red wine n ½ cup farro n 5¼ ounces cooked chestnuts, peeled n 7 oz. canned flageolet beans

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Pour boiling water over your partridge over the sink and pat dry with paper towels. Trim, peel and chop your carrot, onion and celery into small pieces and make a bed of them in the bottom of a roasting pan.

Place your bird on top. Cover the base of the roasting pan with a thumbdepth of water. Put the butter inside the bird and roast for 30 minutes.

Lift out the bird and set aside to rest. Pour the remaining contents of the roasting pan into a medium pot. Bring to a bubble and add the glass of wine, with an equal amount of water. Carve off the breasts and legs and add the carcass to the pot. Cover and cook hard for 10 minutes. Then add the farro and chestnuts and cook for 15 minutes, until softer but still nutty.

Reduce the heat to low. Rinse the flageolets until the water runs clear and add them to the soup along with the partridge breast and wings. Warm through. Drain the broth into a jug to serve on the side. Arrange your ingredients into a neat pile in individual bowls and dress with the soup.

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Roast Tomato Soup Yields: 4 servings

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FOR THE VEGETABLE TEA:

To make the vegetable tea, bring 1 gallon of water to a boil in a deep pot or saucepan while you deal with the vegetables. Peel and trim the carrots and cut into thirds. Peel and quarter the onions. Trim and dice the leek.

Quarter the potatoes—you can leave the skin on.

n 3 carrots n 2 onions n 1 leek n 2 potatoes n 6 black peppercorns n 1 bay leaf n bunch of fresh parsley n sea salt, to taste

FOR THE TOMATO SOUP:

n 2¼ lbs. ripe tomatoes n 4 Tbsp. olive oil, plus extra for frying n pinch of sugar n 1 onion n 1 carrot n 2 stalks celery n 2 garlic cloves n 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar n 2 Tbsp. crème fraîche or sour cream n extra virgin olive oil, to serve

As the water comes to a boil, drop the vegetables in and add the spices.

Trim the top leaves off the parsley, save for garnish and throw the stalks in the mix. Cover and simmer gently for 30 minutes. Strain and discard the vegetables, keeping only the liquid. Warm through, garnish with a few leaves of parsley, season with salt to taste and add a slurp of olive oil if you like.

To make the soup, preheat oven to 375°F. Slice the tomatoes in half, lay out a baking pan and cover with a good glug of olive oil and a sprinkle of sugar. Bake for 60 minutes, until they are just about to char.

Meanwhile, peel and dice the onion, carrot, celery and garlic. Shallow fry in olive oil in a wide saucepan for 10 minutes. Add in the roasted tomatoes and their juices.

Warm up 2½ cups vegetable tea in a separate saucepan and, as it comes to a boil, add to the vegetables. Let everything simmer for 20 minutes. Take off the heat. Liquidize in a blender or food processor.

To serve, drizzle in the balsamic vinegar, add a dollop of crème fraîche or sour cream, and finish with some extra virgin olive oil.

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NOT READY TO TRAVEL YET? PERHAPS THIS IS YOUR YEAR TO BE A VIRTUAL VAGABOND. A HALF-DOZEN OF THE WORLD’S UNFORGETTABLE ATTRACTIONS ARE AS CLOSE AS YOUR COMPUTER SCREEN. In this coronavirus era, some travelers have understandably chosen to postpone major trips out of an abundance of caution. For them—and maybe for you—it’s a perfect time to plan ahead instead, to take a break and check out destinations for possible future journeys. Happily, the internet is eager to help.

No one claims that screen images are the equal of being present in the flesh, but they’re great for inspiration. And you may be surprised how dramatically and intimately an online virtual tour can show you a travel destination you’ve always dreamed of seeing. That you can take such a trip in your pajamas is just one of those small pandemic pluses we’ve all learned to find.

Here are a half-dozen virtual tours we recommend for travelers who have temporarily become the armchair kind:

CLIFFS OF MOHER, COUNTY CLARE, IRELAND

This spectacular site is one of the Emerald Isle’s most visited tourist attractions—and the most visited natural one.

You’ve seen it if you’ve caught the movies The Princess Bride, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince or Leap Year. The cliffs span nine miles across Ireland’s beautiful west coast, also known as the Wild Atlantic Way, rising as high as 700 feet over the ocean. They’ve been noted in records as far back as the first century A.D. The virtual tour provides the full Cliffs of Moher experience, offering a glimpse of the shimmering Atlantic as well as the fields back inland from all the most popular vantage points, including O’Brien’s Tower, a round stone structure near the midpoint of the cliffs that was built in 1835, and the dome of the Visitor Center (that’s “Centre” if you’re Irish).

Where to watch: cliffsofmoher.ie /virtual-visit-tour/

THE DOGE’S PALACE, VENICE, ITALY

The elected leaders (or doges) of the Venetian republic lived in this Gothic-style castle and ruled there for more than 1,000 years, and it has long been one of Venice’s most notable landmarks. Also known as Palazzo Ducale, it has now been a public museum for almost a century.

The online tour is just as extensive as one on foot would be (though undoubtedly less exhausting), as you’ll begin in the sprawling interior courtyard through the Porta del Frumento and make your way to the Institutional Chambers, the New Prisons of the Palace and the Chamber of the Council of the Ten. Along the way, you’ll marvel at the architecture and paintings adorning the walls and ceilings from Tintoretto, Veronese, Titian and more.

Where to watch: palazzoducale .visitmuve.it/en/virtual-tour/

CARLSBAD CAVERNS NATIONAL PARK, NEW MEXICO, U.S.A.

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Stalactites hold “tite” to a cave ceiling, while stalagmites are on the ground where you “mite” trip over them. Got them straight now? You’ll see these and much more when you virtually visit this national park, located in southeastern New Mexico’s Guadalupe Mountains. The park contains more than 100 caves or limestone chambers, including the wellknown Carlsbad Cavern, featuring paved walking trails, elevators and lights. The virtual tour takes you into the cavern’s Big Room, which is about 4,000 feet wide, and along for the ride with a tour guided by a park ranger. It even lets you soar through the calcite formations as if you were a bat. (Seventeen species of bats call the park home.) Those on foot can’t do that. Of course, there are 61 other U.S. national parks waiting to be virtually toured too, from Hawaii Volcanoes (with an up-close look at the lava tubes in the Klauea and Mauna Loa active volcanoes shown here) to Yosemite to the Great Smoky Mountains.

Where to watch: artsandculture.google .com/project/national-park-service

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MUSEUM OF UNDERWATER ART, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA

Ever think you’d find a work of art under—or just above—the deep blue sea?

This recently opened museum on the famous Great Barrier Reef, three years in the making, seeks to entice divers and snorkelers, draw in sea creatures and inspire ocean conservation. Above sea level sits Ocean Siren, a sculpture of a young native girl that changes color according to the ocean’s temperature using data collected by the Davies Reef weather station. Submerged under water are three more exhibits, including the expansive Coral Greenhouse, which has 20 sculptures within it designed to withstand waves. More exhibits are coming in 2021. While taking your virtual swim of MOUA, feel free to wear flippers to make the on-screen experience feel more authentic, and humming that catchy “Under the Sea” tune from The Little Mermaid is OK too.

Where to watch: moua.com.au

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Fun fact: Charles Darwin’s visit to the Galápagos Islands at age 26 reportedly helped inspire his theory of evolution by natural selection. Who knows what theories you’ll discover when you pay an (online) visit to this international treasure of 20 or so islands, located 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador?

It’s where wildlife and sea creatures, many of them found only here, take center stage, and where human visitors can get up close and personal.

Diving, snorkeling, hiking and kayaking are popular activities on these islands as well. The virtual tour won’t allow for any of that, of course, but you’ll still get an underwater look at the Islands and an up-close glimpse of these creatures in their natural habitats.

Where to watch: google.com/maps /about/behind-the-scenes/streetview /treks/galapagos-islands/

GREAT WALL OF CHINA, HUAIROU DISTRICT, CHINA

One of the seven wonders of the world, this is a fortified structure in the northern part of the country that, with all of its branches, runs more than 13,000 miles. Its original use some 2,000 years ago was as a military defensive system, but now it is China’s most popular tourist spot and one recognized the world over. Spectators come to admire its scenic views and magnificent architecture. The most visited section of the Wall is Mutianyu, which is fully restored, but more adventurous folk may prefer the hiking trails of Jinshanling. You don’t have to choose if you go the virtual route, as the 360-degree online tour gives you a first-person view of the whole thing.

Where to watch: youvisit.com/tour/doilan

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eastern hospitality

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THE FINK’S FAMILY LEARNS WARM WELCOMES ARE NOT JUST A SOUTHERN THING. In the South, our hospitality is world-famous and characterized by politeness, kindness, charity, charm and of course, good home cooking. In the winter of 2019, the Fink’s family got to experience Japanese hospitality firsthand. Also internationally renowned for their welcoming ways, the Japanese have a name for their brand of hospitality—omotenashi—and it is deeply rooted in the culture. The word means to wholeheartedly look after guests and anticipate their needs without visitors having to utter a word.

Fink’s chairman and CEO, Marc Fink, has been intrigued with the Japanese culture for many years. Not only is he a fan of the art and the food, Haruki Murakami and Yukio Mishima are two of his favorite authors.

So, to celebrate his 60th birthday, Marc decided it was high time he visit the island nation and make the trip an adventure for his family.

What started out as the family vacation of a lifetime turned out to be a milestone for a family business. While on holiday, the Finks decided to mix business with pleasure and visit a long-time vendor, SUWA. “The reason we work with SUWA is they have some of the best craftsmanship and quality in the industry,” says Matthew Fink, president of Fink’s Jewelers and Marc’s son. “They are incredible at sourcing high-quality, deeply saturated colored gemstones, such as sapphires and rubies, and their diamond jewelry and wedding bands are stunning.”

The SUWA headquarters is located in a charming three-story building in a bustling Tokyo business district.

According to Matthew, the family was amazed by how clean and organized the offices were. They were warmly greeted by their contact at the company, Takaya Harikae, who gave them the grand tour. After they were shown around the headquarters, Takaya gave them a tour of Ginza, one of the Tokyo’s top shopping districts packed with upmarket boutiques and ritzy cocktail and sushi bars. There, the Finks also got a behind-the-scenes tour of Mikimoto’s retail experience. Takaya also brought the family to an elaborate temple nearby.

The family got more than just the cook’s tour of a hot Tokyo neighborhood. Takaya took the Finks to the home of Yasukazu Suwa, chairman, where he and his wife, daughter and grandchildren all sat down for tea.

The two families continued the fun by going to a teppanyaki restaurant together, where they reflected on their years of partnership.

“We were overwhelmed with how hospitable our hosts were,” says Matthew. “Everyone we met was so eager to be hosts and was so gracious. By the time we left, they were not just vendors, they were friends. Now, we are equally as excited to host them when they come to Roanoke and take them out for a good cheeseburger.”

Opposite page, middle right: The Fink family pictured with Yasukazu Suwa and Takaya Harikae

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YOUR HEALTH

3 ways

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wellness After the rough 2020 we’ve had, we deserve to take the best possible care of ourselves, and we can’t do it all with kale and kettlebells. That’s why some of us are checking out more novel therapies whose proponents claim they can help us feel and look better and healthier. And in so doing we’re joining a trend that predates this year’s pandemic. According to a 2018 report from the Global Wellness Institute, annual worldwide spending on wellness had reached $4.2 trillion by 2017—and that’s not including health care expenditures themselves (another $7.3 trillion). So if you’re willing to investigate new ways to heighten wellness, check out the three practices on the facing page and decide if one (or more) is worth your giving it a try. They may be new to you, but they actually have long histories. Good health and well-being to you!

APITHERAPY

SHAMANIC DRUMMING

LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE MASSAGE

When you arrive at a shamanic drumming session, you may think you’re in some sort of newfangled combination toddler music class and adult meditation hour. But this ancient form of therapy, also known as rhythm healing, existed long before the term “self-care” was coined. Many people now consider it a valuable treatment for varied physical and mental conditions, from stress and anxiety to stroke and chronic pain. They believe its special rhythmic patterns can influence the body’s internal rhythms, with an effect that “releases blocked emotional patterns, promotes healing and helps reconnect us to our core,” as one website puts it. Shamanic drumming is essentially a rhythmic form of drumming in which a practitioner performs specific patterns on a healing drum—typically a single, repetitive rhythm played at a tempo of three to four beats per second—which causes vibrations in the body and is said to bring on an altered state of consciousness to relax the body and clear the mind. Spiritual drumming is most effective in a group setting, which is why drum facilitators such as Washington, D.C.-based Katy Gaughan and Julie Ditta up in Whitby, Ontario, offer clients community drum circles, drumming wellness classes and team-building activities built around the instrument.

Despite its not-so-sexy moniker, this is a wellness practice some swear by. It’s said to rid the body of toxins and waste by working trapped toxins and fluid out of the tissues and into the lymph nodes. There, harmful bacteria and viruses are destroyed. During the treatment, a masseuse specifically trained in the lymphatic system uses light, long strokes (a deep-tissue massage this isn’t) on problem areas, such as the back, shoulders, legs and arms, to move fluids back through the natural lymph flow of the body. Proponents say this massage minimizes swelling, pain, bloating and stress, and boosts the immune system (and the lymphatic system) overall. They suggest booking one of these babies after recovering from a cold to give your immune system a boost, before a big event to help reduce water retention, or simply when your sore muscles can use a little R&R. Perhaps, if you’re in the neighborhood, treat yourself to one by world-renowned Brazilian lymphatic massage expert Flavia Lanini, who opened her self-titled beauty institute in West Hollywood, or get one Down Under at Bodytherapy Massage in Melbourne, Australia. (But note that the Mayo Clinic’s website warns: “Avoid massage if you have a skin infection, blood clots or active disease in the involved lymphatic drainage areas.”)

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This is an ancient alternative treatment in which a substance from honeybees such as propolis (a beeproduced resin), royal jelly (a bee secretion) or venom is injected into humans. The most common type of apitherapy these days is bee acupuncture, which was touted in 2016 by Gwyneth Paltrow on her lifestyle website, Goop, as a way to reduce scarring. The idea is that venom from live bees is strategically injected directly into the skin. The melittin in the venom (that’s the main component, the one that triggers pain when you’re stung) then causes the immune system to have an anti-inflammatory response. Apitherapy is still considered an experimental treatment in the United States for treating conditions such as arthritis, multiple sclerosis and skin lesions. (Adverse allergic reactions have been reported, so check with your doctor before undertaking apitherapy.) Still, some holistic acupuncturists such as Frederique Keller of BeePharm in Northport, New York, and the Chung Institute of Integrative Medicine in Moorestown, New Jersey, perform bee venom therapy to improve specific conditions. Apitherapy is widespread in parts of Europe and particularly in Turkey, where patients of a doctor named Ali Timucin Atayoğlu swear it helps alleviate symptoms of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), or Lou Gehrig’s disease.

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WINE

ENTERTAINING AGAIN? A WORLD-RENOWNED SOMMELIER AND WINEMAKER SUGGESTS DISTINCTIVE PAIRINGS FOR A DINNER’S FIRST MOMENTS—AND ITS LAST. Perhaps it’s been a while since you’ve hosted a get-together for an evening meal. So, now that COVID-19 restrictions have for the most part been lifted and you can celebrate again with family and friends, you want your occasion to be special. The wine you serve with your main course will be chosen to be compatible with the entrée, certainly. But will it also suit your appetizer and dessert courses?

To make a dinner truly memorable, says Rajat Parr, founder of Sandhi Wines in Santa Barbara, California, think about giving these opening and closing chapters of your dinner’s story their own pairings.

The sommelier-turned-winemaker recommends ideal varietals for the first and final courses of your meal.

WINE AND CHOCOLATE

These two dessert-time aphrodisiacs have a lot in common—both contain antioxidants and are often go-tos after a long day, for instance—but finding the perfect combination and balancing of flavors can be difficult. “Some people like red wine with chocolate, but it’s not easy [to pair them] unless the red wine has residual sugar,” Parr says. He recommends a dry or off-dry “reddish brownish” Bual Madeira alongside milk chocolate, and a colorless white port— that’s a sweet varietal made in Portugal— for its white chocolate counterpart. If you’re serving dark chocolate that contains more than 75 percent cacao (and thus tends to have a more bitter taste), the higher alcohol content in a red zinfandel or the “off-dry ripe style” Italian-made Amarone are both great and surprising options.

Hors d’oeuvres, anyone? The type of dip you serve before a meal alongside raw vegetables, such as broccoli, cauliflower, carrots and celery, should not determine what type of wine you present with it, Parr advises. No matter what, “you want light, fresh white wines with an herbaceousness to them,” he says. His picks? A vinho verde from Portugal, a sauvignon blanc or a light-bodied chenin blanc, derived from France.

Bottle to try: Habit Chenin Blanc 2018, $30

WINE AND CHEESE

There are two universal tips to keep in mind when pairing wine with cheeses, Parr says. One is that very few cheeses work with a heavier red wine due to the competing and complex flavors. And two, “young cheese goes best with younger wine, and more aged cheese pairs with slightly older white wines.” With that said, our sommelier suggests serving an exceptional chardonnay alongside cow’s milk cheeses, whereas fresh goat cheese goes nicely with the more herbal-toned sauvignon blanc. Aged goat cheese is best with a vintage bottle of sauvignon blanc or a white Bordeaux, which is essentially sauvignon blanc blended with gold-skinned grapes found in France and Australia called Sémillon. Another important thing to keep in mind? “Wines that are too oaky can cause bitterness with cheese,” Parr adds.

Bottles to try: Fresh goat cheese: Vacheron Sancerre 2018, $40 Aged goat cheese: Domaine de Chevalier 2012, $60 Cow’s milk cheese: Louis Michel Chablis 2017, $90

WINE AND DESSERT TREATS The sweeter the dessert, the sweeter its accompanying wine should be, our expert says. “As an overarching rule, dry wines won’t work with sweet things.”

For cake, he loves a sparkling or still moscato or, if it’s a chocolate cake you’re indulging in, a sweet rosé such as Italian varietal brachetto is an unexpected pick. The French wine sauternes is an ideal companion to fruity pies, Parr says, and there is only one type of vino he’ll consider when eating cookies or biscotti. “That’s a vin santo, a sweet Italian wine,” he declares.

Bottles to try: Cake: Vietti Moscato 2018, $12 Fruit pies: Château Climens 2016, $82 Biscottis/cookies: Felsina Vin Santo 2007, $40

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Bottles to try: Milk chocolate: Barbeito Bual Madeira 1982, $130 White chocolate: Dow’s White Port, $15 Dark chocolate: Tommaso Bussola Recioto Classico 2015, $54

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n 1 ¼ oz. bourbon or rye whiskey n 1 oz. Campari n 1 oz. sweet vermouth

DIRECTIONS Stir ingredients with ice in a mixing glass until chilled. Strain into a coupe glass or serve on the rocks. Garnish with an orange twist.

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