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ACCENT, THE MAGAZINE OF LIFE’S CELEBRATIONS
A Fresh Look at 2017 COLOR CREATIVITY ELEGANCE
SPRING/SUMMER
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HELLO AND WELCOME T O O U R SPRING ISSUE OF ACCENT M A G A Z I N E
L I F E I S A C OL L E C T ION OF MOM E N T S. There are life moments that make the best stories, and the ones that celebrate milestones. The ones that honor birthdays, special anniversaries, graduations, first jobs, new homes and new babies. The moment when you have no doubt about who you want by your side creating and celebrating your collection of life moments. We have the honor of being a part of those amazing moments. Every time you look at your ring, put on your bracelet, pick out those special earrings to wear, or glance down at your watch, you have a keepsake of those moments captured in a very personal way. Every customer and their beloved moments drives our passion for creating and curating the finest jewelry in the world.
Warmest thanks and happy spring!
CONTENTS ACCENT MAGAZINE SPRING/SUMMER 2017
SPECIAL FEATURES
BRIDAL & CUSTOM DESIGN
STYLE & FASHION
WATCHES
1 A Welcome Letter
34 Our Customers
12 Platinum, Enduring Brilliance
24 Time and Love
6 CASA For Children
37 A Handcrafted Story
14 A Pop of Blue
31 STORE 5a Watch Article
8 Attainable Chic
16 Creativity Takes Courage
42 The Need for Speed
10 The Language of Jewelry
18 Pearls are Always Appropriate
28 What’s Old is New
20 When in Doubt, Wear Black 22 Classy and Fabulous 26 Elegance Never Goes Out of Style 30 STORE 5a Authentic, Pre-owned, Luxury 32 Color Diamonds 44 Add More Color to Your Life
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WHAT IS CASA? Each year in this country, approximately i l 780 780,000 000 children hild are placed l d iin some fform off foster care and thrust into the court system. They have committed no crime, but are simply child victims who have been abused, neglected, or abandoned. It is then up to a judge to decide their futures. The judge must consider the following: Did the conditions at home warrant removal? Is the home now safe enough to allow the child's return, or should that child be permanently placed in another home? CASA volunteers are appointed by judges to watch over and advocate for abused and neglected children, to make sure they don’t get lost in the overburdened legal and social service system or languish in an inappropriate group or foster home. They stay with each case until it is closed and the child is placed in a safe, permanent home. For many abused children, their CASA volunteer will be the one constant adult presence— the one adult who cares only for them. Today, more than 50,000 people are speaking up for these children as volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) and Guardians ad Litem (GAL). CASA volunteers are lay people who are assigned by a judge to represent the best interests of children whose cases are before the dependency court. Ohio CASA volunteers serve as the eyes and ears of the judge, gathering relevant information about the child and the family. They interview anyone who might have information about the case: parents, foster parents, relatives, teachers, doctors and the child himself. The focus of this investigation is to identify the child(ren)'s needs, not to gather evidence for criminal prosecution. The volunteers then make recommendations to the judge regarding what, in their judgment, is in the child’s best interest. Last year, more than 70,900 CASA volunteers served more than 237,000 abused and neglected children through 1,055 program offices. CASA volunteers have helped more than two million abused children since the first program was established in 1977. The benefit of citizen volunteers extends far beyond the courtroom to the community at large. CASA volunteers are speaking out for improved services for children. As they do, they are also raising the public's awareness of the problems abused children face.
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veteran of the women’s wear industry, Emily Brickel Edelson spent five years as a fashion illustrator, hanging out at trunk shows, boutique openings and backstage at fashion week sketching models. Today, she’s busy giving everyday fashionistas the illustration treatment. Brickel Edelson co-founded Chic Sketch, an app that invites users to upload a photo of their look and receive a custom sketch by a real fashion illustrator. Each drawing is personalized so no two are alike. Chic Sketch users can also watch a feed of the latest sketches as they roll in, view time-lapse videos of the illustrators at work, and check out trending fashions. The point, Brickel Edelson says, is to make a high-fashion experience more accessible. “People loved watching me draw these sketches at shows, but the average person wasn’t able to get it done unless they wanted to spend a few hundred dollars,” she says. Chic Sketch illustrations cost $10. The service is a joint effort between Brickel Edelson and her now-husband Jordan Edelson, an app developer. (“We married technology and fashion, literally,” she jokes.) The pair launched Chic Sketch at New York Fashion Week 2015, and Brickel Edelson says her team of illustrators has since delivered “tens of thousands of sketches.” “It brings the fun back to fashion,” she adds. “For me, fashion is about inspiration. I love inspiring people to feel good about themselves no matter what they look like. People will come in and say, ‘Oh, don’t sketch me—I didn’t wash my hair, I’m wearing all black.’ But everyone looks fabulous in a sketch, which is just fun.” It’s fun on the other side of the sketch, too, and Brickel Edelson fields so many questions about how to illustrate that she decided to write a book. The recently released Sketch and Go: 5Minute Fashion Illustration offers 500 templates and techniques for aspiring artists. What might her readers and illustrators-in-training be sketching throughout the rest of 2017? Brickel expects to see two hot but opposing looks on the runway: details like embellishments and lace appliques, as well as sleek, strong, utilitarian shapes. —BY JULIANNE PEPITONE
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ince the beginning of humankind, jewelry has been worn to convey social status, often communicating power, prominence, or authority. For example, Caroline Astor, a formidable New York City Gilded Age doyenne, wore abundant diamond jewels to declare her social influence. Credited with establishing society’s “in and out” list, Mrs. Astor needed these jewels to validate her arbitration. And then there’s my friend Lenore, who always wears her best jewelry when checking in for flights and hotels. Why? To improve the odds of an upgrade. (And she usually gets them: now that’s truly magical!) Today, jewelry still symbolizes strength and status. Take, for example, congresswoman Nancy Pelosi, whose trademark pearls seem to reflect the classic style of Barbara Bush and Jackie Kennedy. But unlike her predecessors, Pelosi sports the real thing: South Sea pearls in a signature statement necklace. (I’m not sure it’s helped her politically, but she sure looks powerful…) In addition to strength, jewelry is very much about sentiment. Some stones and talismans are even perceived to have magical properties. During her campaign, Hillary Clinton wore various personal pieces notable for their meaning, not their monetary value: a charm bracelet with her granddaughter Charlotte’s baby picture, a 40th wedding anniversary necklace. She recounts numerous people giving her “all kinds of charms, mementos that are important to them and I do keep them with me...I get so much love and support from my constituency...I want to remember that always.” Certain style icons are memorable for jewelry choices that proclaim their personalities. Anna Wintour, editor-in-chief of Vogue and artistic director of Condé Nast, wears Georgian rivière necklaces, often in multiples. The significance? Rare air. Instead of the more common Georgian-style chatelaine, Wintour favors the exclusive, harder to find, authentic antiques. This year, as Chanel celebrates its famous founder Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel, the company is commemorating her spirit as “rebel at heart” with a new Gabrielle watch and jewelry collection. I have my own talismans. A pendant with a Kazuko rose quartz heart wrapped in gold wire, for example, was a gift from the designer after we’d only just met. Sadly, she passed away not long after, so this piece is forever special to me. My favorites, however, are two gold bracelets from my maternal and paternal grandmothers. I always wear them together, for special occasions and family gatherings. And when I want good luck for important client meetings or job interviews, I bring my grandmas with me. Like Hillary, I’m enriched and inspired by the love and support that these wise women continue to offer me through their jewelry. —BY LAURIE SCHECHTER
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Platinum: the precious metal that symbolizes true love, purity, rarity and strength. Platinum is the most durable precious metal on earth. It also has another wonderful characteristic: pliability, so it can bend when needed. It’s funny how it aligns so perfectly with what is needed to make love endure the test of time.
While it is often used in milestone pieces, it can be the perfect precious metal to use in other jewelry that will be worn every day. Its durability and strength provide the strongest and most secure settings for gemstones, while the high level of density keeps it from wearing away. For all its cachet, it is the precious metal that makes the most sense when you want something to last forever.
Known for its rich white luster that will never fade away, platinum is often the chosen precious metal to enhance the radiance of diamonds, making it perfect for engagement, wedding and anniversary rings.
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PENNY PREVILLE Turquoise Earrings $5,545 MARCO BICEGO Jaipur Ring $1,090 DAVID YURMAN Blue Multi-Gem Tassel Necklace $3,000 DAVID YURMAN Turquoise Resin Cuff $850 NIKOS KOULIS Diamond and Turquoise Spectrum Earrings $5,040 IPPOLITA Rock Candy Wonderland Ring $995 PENNY PREVILLE Double-Drop Opal Earrings $12,740 TAG HEUER Lady Link $1,600 IPPOLITA Rock Candy Waterfall Necklace $6,595
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“Mere color can speak to the soul in a thousand ways,” Oscar Wilde once said. We think he must have been thinking of the color blue. The truth is there is no “the color blue.” For as many souls there are as many shades.
Azure to remind you of how high you can go. Turquoise to remind you that you are the beauty that is seen in the world. Midnight that knows secrets you will never tell. What blue are you?
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Grace Kelly once said, “Don’t be like the rest of them, darling.” She lived up to her own words. She took a risk. She walked away from what was comfortable to what was real. When you really know yourself, you make choices quickly and without regret. That’s not just courageous, that is utterly liberating.
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YOSSI HARARI Libra Lapis Wrap Necklace $2,849 DAVID YURMAN Continuance Necklace $7,500 DAVID YURMAN Diamond Supernova Earrings $4,200 SUTRA JEWELS Diamond and Sapphire Art Deco Bracelet $55,000 Turquoise Enamel Diamond Drop Earrings $17,195 NIKOS KOULIS Black Onyx Emerald Diamond Eden Necklace $8,690 Blue Sapphire Emerald Diamond Ring $87,793 Fire Opal and Diamond Ring $46,175 Coral, Turquoise and Enamel Diamond Ring $11,360 NIKOS KOULIS Spectrum Cuff $8,470
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Pearls are always appropriate
It has been said that pearls don’t lie on the seashore. If you want one, you must dive for it. It is the extra effort we put in that will pay off in beautiful ways. To think that such sophisticated beauty starts as an irritant to a mollusk.
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DAVID YURMAN 14K Yellow Gold Pearl Bracelet $550 DAVID YURMAN Pearl Châtelaine Bracelet $325 DAVID YURMAN Pearl Cable Cuff $625 MIKIMOTO Akoya and White South Sea Pearl Diamond Necklace $20,480 DAVID YURMAN Pearl and Diamond Cable studs $575 STEPHEN WEBSTER Freshwater Pearl Bonafide Ring $695 MIKIMOTO Diamond Pearl Ring $5,800
Any time. Any age. Any occasion. Its history in fashion is legendary. Yet, what is known as the absence of color is the boldest statement in the room. It looks good on everyone. Simple. Sophisticated. Yet can pull off a rock ‘n roll vibe in an instant. When the question is “What do I wear?” the simple answer is black.
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JOHN HARDY Black Bamboo Kick Cuff $1,100 PESAVENTO Black Dust Bead Leather Bracelet $290 DAVID YURMAN Osetra Ring $1,900 YOSSI HARARI Lilah Cage Ring $4,675 ARMENTA Champagne Diamond Eternity Band $1,290 HERMÈS Heure H PM $2,625 DAVID YURMAN Black Onyx Necklace $3,200 DAVID YURMAN Osetra Earrings $1,400 YOSSI HARARI Diamond Lilah Earrings $3,850 STEPHEN WEBSTER Lady Stardust Ring $11,000 NIKOS KOULIS Diamond and Black Enamel Earrings $4,070
a girl should be two things:
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ROBERTO COIN 18K White Gold Pois Moi Ring $790 ROBERTO COIN Braided Diamond Band $2,500 ROBERTO COIN 18K Rose Gold Pois Moi Ring $790 ROBERTO COIN Flower Necklace $3,570 CARTIER SS and 18K Rose Gold Ballon Bleu De Cartier $14,300 ROBERTO COIN 18K White Gold Symphony Bangle $2,750
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ROBERTO COIN 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Bangle $4,600 ROBERTO COIN 18K White Gold Pois Moi Bangle $2,750 FOREVERMARK Diamond Halo Pendant $6,220 DAVID YURMAN Oval Link Bracelet $1,500 FOREVERMARK Diamond Earrings $4,362
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How do you pull off being classy and fabulous at once? Decide what is classy and what is fabulous. Yes, there are classics that stand the test of time, but there is always room for new ones.
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BELL & ROSS Golden Heritage Automatic $3,500 GIRARD-PERREGAUX Laureato $14,300 CARTIER SS Ronde Croisiere $5,300 ROLEX SS and Platinum Yacht-Master $11,550 BREITLING Navitimer 01 $9,225 CARTIER 18K Rose Gold Drive de Cartier $22,700 TAG HEUER Formula 1 Calibre 6 Automatic $2,000 BREITLING Superocean Heritage 42 $4,405
never goes out of style styl Many people have tried to describe elegance. Good taste plus a dash of daring. The only beauty that never fades. But we think the best description came from Mr. Armani, who said, “Elegance is not about being noticed, it’s about being remembered.” Becoming unforgettable for all the right reasons depends on what’s on the inside just as much as what’s on the outside.
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WHAT’S OLD IS NEW…
Again. Not all of today’s passions reside on your smartphone.
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With the popularity of the artisanal craft food and steampunk movements over the past decade, there’s been a resurgence in all things old-timey and handcrafted among young hipsters, from fancy facial hair to pre-Prohibition cocktails and 19th-century bicycles. But vinyl has transcended niche collecting in a big way.
Despite record stores closing left and right, vinyl sales (for both new and classic musicians) are up significantly, with LPs and 45s outselling digital and streaming music in the UK in December, according to Digital Music News. Unlikely retailers including Urban Outfitters and Barnes & Noble have jumped on the pressed album train. It’s not just audiophiles embracing the trend: At the exclusive Distillery—a new gin-themed hotel in London—three bespoke guest rooms feature minibars stocked with Portobello Road gin crafted downstairs and a vinyl playlist curated by Rough Trade Records. Chao Chao, a cool new Vietnamese restaurant in Manhattan, hosts “Vinyl Tuesdays” when you can bring your own records in for diners to enjoy. And the Goodland in Santa Barbara offers a Record Concierge to help you curate a playlist from its library to play on your inroom Crosley. Meanwhile, last summer, electronic music DJs Richard Vission and Bad Boy Bill hosted a multi-city “Back to Vinyl” tour, where they “pressed pause on all sync buttons and instead played all their music on vinyl,” both new and old. Radical! Instagram is also getting into it in a big, big way. Sonja is a young Finnish collector who goes by the handle VinylWife and boasts over 32,000 followers for her daily pics: playful, sometimes sensual poses of her with examples from her extensive collection. “I think the appeal for vinyl represents people’s longing for something real and concrete in this digital world,” she explains. Sonja launched her channel after seeing other Instagram pages dedicated to passions as obscure as wax. “I’ve always been a very visual person and I enjoy photography.” Hints for collectors new to the game (or those of us revisiting it after many decades)? “Every record has a story,” says Sonja. “Remember to handle them with love, and the stories will live forever.” We wish that was true of our latest failed iTunes update.
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Above: Hotels like the Goodland in California and the Roxy in NYC (pictured) now offer in-room turntables and curated playlists by the likes of DJ/Instagram star Alix Brown.
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OLD-FASHIONED COFFEE:
It’s easy enough to use a Nespresso or Keurig machine for your morning Joe, or drive through Starbucks and order a double-whatever-accino. But a new generation of coffee aficionados has discovered there’s a wide range of hidden flavors, aromas and experiences that you simply can’t get from a pod. While some methods approach mad scientist levels—like the painstakingly slow Japanese drip—others are surprisingly old school. Two of the latest crazes for coffee connoisseurs are “cold press” or “cold brew” and “pourover.” OXO, Yama and other stylish brands make special cold brew containers, or you can simply let 3/4 cup of coarse-ground coffee steep in 4 cups of cold water in your French Press for 12 hours. Press or strain the coffee, et voila! Pourover coffee is equally simple: Stick a coffee filter over a cup, fill it with grounds and very slowly pour hot water over it. Chemex is king here, and pourover drinkers are almost religious about their cone-and-decanter equipment. Naturally there are special filters and grinders when you start getting really serious. Pros say there are myriad advantages (especially with cold brew coffee), including lower acidity and a richer, more caffeinated cup. “Sometimes greatness is found in the simplest methods, and with the art of brewing coffee, this is the case,” says Niki Kobrick of New York’s Kobrick Coffee Co. “Sometimes when we adjust for speed and convenience, it adds detrimental layers to the process, like coffee oil residues, water temperature issues or hot plates that burn the brew. The advancements that have been made to the simplest methods—like Japanese cones that come with the perfect filter to match—offer brewers the attention to detail that creates a holistic, pure experience like no other.” Are percolators and cowboy coffee next to show up at the trendy shops?
CHAMPAGNE:
Sure, fat cats and moguls have never abandoned sparkling wine or fish eggs. But these days, the audience for both is much larger. In addition to French Champagne, prosecco from Italy and Spanish cava have witnessed spikes in popularity. This time around, it’s not simply reserved for wedding receptions and deal closures. Younger drinkers (especially) are finding any time is Champagne Time. “A couple of years ago, traditional brands started to cater to cutting-edge, modern audiences,” says Blaine Ashley, who hosts the annual New York Champagne Week. (She was honored last fall by Wine Enthusiast in its 40 Under 40 cover article.) In lieu of stuffy pairing dinners, NYCW hosts events bearing quirky names like “Let’s Get Fizzacle” and “Back That Glass Up” at trendy bars and wine shops around the city. There’s also an annual cocktail contest where some of the city’s best bartenders compete for cash and prizes with original mixed drinks featuring bubbly.
“The contest takes Champagne even further into everyday consumption, demonstrating its approachability and diversity,” says Ashley. Want further proof Champagne isn’t just for special events? Try pairing it with Indian food or Mexican fish tacos. You’ll be pleasantly surprised.
OPERA: Attending the opera, symphony and theater were once a given for the aspiring coming-of-age crowd. Today, while Broadway thrives, other public performance spectacles have experienced something of a decline. The Metropolitan Opera, however, has hosted very successful movie theater and streaming performances over the past few years, a modern update to live radio broadcasts the Met has hosted since 1910, and it continues to innovate. This, along with special attention and benefits for younger members, is proving the Fat Lady hasn’t sung yet. Nadine Sierra, 28, is an opera singer (who’s had major roles at the Met and Milan’s La Scala, and is performing this year in Paris, New York and Venice), so she’s arguably biased. But the Fort Lauderdale native also has her finger on the pulse of young America. “I’m of the generation brought up into social media,” she says. “Communication has become so important, it’s almost an obsession. Peter Gelb [GM for the Met] got it right with the HD theater broadcasts.” Arguably social media is another stepping stone for the opera company that hosted Live at the Met on radio and PBS for decades, but Sierra points out that the interaction performers can now have thanks to Twitter, Instagram and Facebook takes things even further. “To get people interested in the artistry, they first have to become interested in the artists themselves. Lady Gaga and Adele do that: communicate very personally with their fans. I have people come and greet me that I’ve only met through social media. They want to know the person behind the art.” The tactic seems to be working: At the most recent season opening and the New Year’s Eve gala (sponsored by Louis Roederer Champagne), a healthy dose of stylish under-30s brought a 21st-century vibe to the dance floor.
ANALOG WATCHES: We don’t have to tell you that mechanical watches—with their crystals and complications and detailed workmanship— are cool. You’re reading this magazine. But with the rise of the smart watch over the past two years, it looked as if digital watches might be moving to the fore again. However, demand has quickly leveled off as many people continue to relish the style and character of a classic timepiece, from fashion to luxury. “Watches are inherently cool exactly because they’ve ‘lost’ some of their functionality, with everyone having a cell phone,” says fashion influencer and Instagram sensation Sam White (260,000 followers). “It’s now a deliberate decision to wear a watch.” What’s more, as many hip-hop fans will attest, luxury watches can pair perfectly well with more casual garb. “I really like wearing a nicer watch with joggers and a hoodie, because the contrast can be unexpected, but not too flashy,” says White. “What’s also dope about watches is that there are a million-and-one different styles, bands, face sizes. With the smart watches and fitness bands, they all look very similar.” We’ll take standing out any day. —BY ROBERT HAYNES-PETERSON
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color diamond large or small, what’s the rarest color of them all? red, violet and purple! Natural color diamonds can be found in essentially every color imaginable. The range of colors is so diverse that few collectors could obtain them all, and most will not even get the opportunity to view them all in their lifetimes.
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Yellow, blue, pink, green, orange, brown – the color RSWLRQV DUH VHHPLQJO\ LQÀQLWH %XW ZKDW LV WKH UDUHVW FRORU" %HFDXVH RI WKHLU VFDUFLW\ UHG YLROHW DQG SXUSOH diamonds are the ultimate dream of collectors, the pinnacle of uniqueness. Red diamonds are actually strongly and deeply colored pink diamonds, with the same cause of color: crystal distortion. The majority of jewelers and diamond collectors have never even seen a natural red diamond. They do not grow to be very large; most that have been discovered are smaller than 1 carat, and the largest known is a 5.11-carat fancy red shield-cut diamond.
The Argyle Violet diamond, dubbed “Impossibly Rare,� was discovered in 2015 at a commanding 9.17-carat rough. The stone exhibited bluish hues and marked an astonishing moment in Argyle’s history. Its 2.83-carat oval shape makes it the largest violet diamond ever unearthed from the Argyle Mine, and it possesses the unique color grading of fancy deep grayish bluish violet.
As a testament to red’s rareness, Gemological Institute of America records suggest that in one 30-year period, from 1957 to 1987, no GIA lab report was issued for a diamond with “redâ€? as the only descriptive term. (Red GLDPRQGV FDQ EH PRGLĂ€HG E\ SXUSOH RUDQJH RU EURZQ coloring.) The Argyle Mine in Western Australia is the largest producer of pinks and reds. Still, only a handful of pink diamonds come from this mine each year, and reds are barely seen.
As the world’s most recognized violet, the Argyle Violet headlined the 2016 Argyle Pink Diamonds Signature Tender and is a highlight of the Diamonds: Rare Brilliance exhibition.
Purple diamonds are also among the extremely rare. Their color, as with pink diamonds, is caused by crystal distortion. They are most often found in Siberia and are generally small; purple diamonds larger than 1 carat are scarce, and their color rarely reaches the intense and vivid color grades.
While rare pink and blue diamonds are popular with designers and at auction houses, red, violet, and purple are still the colors to covet within the niche color GLDPRQG PDUNHW ,I \RX ÀQG RQH GRQ¡W OHW LW JR
“Red, violet and purple diamonds are the pinnacle; they are colors you could only dream of.� – Scott West
The Victorian Orchid Vivid Purple diamond on display at the Museum of Natural History of Los Angeles as part of the Diamonds: Rare Brilliance exhibition is a beautiful 1.62-carat vivid purple. The diamond takes its name from the orchid that itself caused frenzy among collectors, merchant traders and royalty when
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Jenny Mastro & Matthew Mikel
A brilliant oval center diamond is simple and modern.
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A filigree and milgrain design was added for a more antique look.
A surprise ruby because it represents passion and prosperity.
a custom-designed ring “I worked with a designer goldsmith at Donoho’s Jewellers to create a one-of-a-kind engagement ring for Jenny. I wanted the ring to have a retro look and feel while keeping the diamond the main focal point. We added details, like filigree design, to give a luxurious and antique look to the ring. My favorite part of the design was adding rubies on both sides of the shank below the center diamond. I picked red because it’s my favorite color and it added a little touch of me to the ring. Plus, Jenny is Italian, and in Italy having a ruby touching your skin is said to bring prosperity.” - Matthew Mikel
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Sean Dooley & Megan Kinnell-Dooley
Sean Dooley & Megan Kinnell-Dooley
Jacqueline Amdor & Zachary Seldenrust
Jacqueline Amdor & Zachary Seldenrust
Josh Moss & Brittany East
Josh Moss & Brittany East
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Paying homage to swirling stars and deep blue brushstrokes, this piece was inspired by Vincent Van Gogh’s Starry Night, and created using a customer’s old sapphire and diamond jewelry.
With years of experience in jewelry design When you’re looking for a piece that’s and repair, Donohos Jewellers’ designer truly personal, we’re here to help. goldsmiths are experts in bringing your story to life through custom creations.
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e live in extraordinary times, when the unimaginable has become almost commonplace. Man has always been fascinated with speed, and just a century ago the goal was to achieve one mile per minute in an automobile. Once that was achieved, the goal became 100 MPH. The desire to exceed record speeds continues to inspire to this day. Rolex has been associated with speed trials for over 90 years. When British race car driver Sir Malcolm Campbell broke the land speed record nine times between 1924 and 1936 in his famous “Bluebird” cars, he was always wearing his Rolex. The same was true of Chuck Yeager, who wore his Rolex Oyster as he broke the sound barrier in the experimental Bell-X on October 14, 1947. When William Knight flew the hypersonic X-15 at Mach 6.7 in 1967, he too was wearing a Rolex. Rolex will once again sponsor a British record-breaking project in the form of the Bloodhound SSC. This ultra-aerodynamic vehicle is powered by jet, rocket and internal combustion engines that produce more than 135,000 horsepower. Their goal is to achieve an inconceivable 1,000 MPH. Flight Commander Andy Green of the RAF will pilot this remarkable machine, which looks more like a fighter jet than a car. He’s no newcomer to setting records. In 1997 he drove the Thrust SSC to set the current land speed record while also breaking the sound barrier at 763 MPH—the first and only supersonic speed ever set on land. After several delays, the Bloodhound SSC land speed record attempt is currently scheduled for October 2017. It will take place at Hakskeen Pan in South Africa’s Northern Cape. Richard Noble, Bloodhound project director and a former land speed record holder (who achieved 633 MPH in 1983 piloting Thrust 2), says, “The project is achieving its primary goal even without the car running yet: we’re turning kids on to science.” The Bloodhound is an educational tool designed to inspire future generations to take up careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. More than 100,000 children took part in Bloodhound-related lessons or events in the UK last year, and universities involved with the project have reported significant increases in the number of students applying to study engineering. —BY DAVID A. ROSE
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hink about how certain colors can “take you away” to a special place. Give you a feeling, a sense of calm and serenity, or of excitement. That’s what colored gemstones do for me—and I’m not alone. For the lady who usually defers to diamonds, adding color to your collection can seem daunting. Will I have enough opportunities to wear it? Should I get my birthstone? Should I buy a stone to go with a specific outfit? Should I purchase one that represents my anniversary? My advice: you only live once, so take the risk! Own the color that has you entranced and gives you a special feeling inside. Consider your hair shade and complexion, as well as the jewelry you already have in your collection. When a jewel is able to pair well with your existing pieces, like a fine wine paired with a cheese, you’ll know you found the perfect match. If you choose the right gemstone, it can help your personality shine through. Having one in an uncommon cut, such as a checkerboard, can add extra sparkle and shimmer to your look. Or consider the ancient (and now popular again) cabochon cut, which acts like a mirror to reflect different shades and tones of the gem being worn.
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Whenever I’m looking at a cut, dimension is the first thing I check for. The ability to catch the eye and make others want to look deeper into the stone is one reason gems are so unique and special. Layering and stacking new colored gem pieces with your existing look can be easier than you think. You don’t always have to be so matchy-matchy; in fact, it’s much more fashion forward not to be! Buy bangles with blue gemstones like aquamarine and blue topaz to stack with your sapphire tennis bracelet. Layer on a necklace in green (the year’s hottest shade) to bring new life to your amethyst pendant. I also find that yellow and orange gemstones can add a splash of freshness to almost any palette popular today. They will play off the light whether day or night, and they look different every time they’re worn. Sapphire, topaz, garnet, citrine, quartz, tourmaline and spinel all come in these bold warming shades. With our favorite designers turning more and more to colored gemstones, it’s easier than ever to add a pop of natural color to your jewelry wardrobe. Start standing out. —BY BENJAMIN GUTTERY
Marco Bicego Mini Jaipur necklace in hand-engraved 18K yellow gold with mixed gemstones.
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