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Welcome to the Fall & Holiday 2011 issue of Hamilton Jewelers ACCENT Magazine As always, we have designed our publication with relevant content for you, your family, and your busy lives. In addition to the latest news and trend updates from the worlds of fashion, travel, and gourmet food, there are a variety of articles ranging from unconventional pampering pursuits to Hollywood memorabilia to glacial architectural wonders.

As we wind down a busy 2011, we are eager to welcome the milestone year of 2012.

Marking our firm’s 100th anniversary in business, we are proud to celebrate this achievement with you. Being a family-owned and operated company for 100 years brings many wonderful remembrances that span decades of an ever-changing business. Since our establishment in 1912, we have weathered two World Wars, The Great Depression, countless international conflicts including The Cold War, the rise of pop culture through the 1950s and 1960s, the Vietnam War, landing a man on the moon, unprecedented leaps in technology advancements, and so much more. Through 23 Presidents, infinite developments in science and culture, and of course, many transformations in fashion and style, we have survived and thrived through an abundance of “the times, they are a changing.”

Throughout the years, we have had the pleasure of being included in so many important occasions with our valued clients. Many of you have reached out to us to share your stories of how a Hamilton piece of jewelry was a treasured part of a special moment or celebration in your lives. Those are the stories that shape our own tale and craft such a rewarding and memorable business to be in. From my grandfather Irving’s words of ‘the client always comes first,’ to my dad Martin echoing that sentiment in his business acumen, it has been my family’s conviction and our company’s foundation.

We look forward to sharing our Centennial with you through many celebrations, special events, and Centennial Edition product offerings.

This milepost of our company’s journey is an accumulation of many happy memories with our clients and we look forward to many more.

Wishing you and your family a peaceful and happy holiday season.

Hank Siegel, President

Contents fall/winter 2011 H A M I LT O N J E W E L E R S 2542 BRUNSWICK PIKE LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ 08648 609-771-9400 HAMILTONJEWELERS.COM CHAIRMAN MARTIN SIEGEL PRESIDENT HANK B. SIEGEL VICE PRESIDENT

Donna J. Bouchard VICE PRESIDENT

David S. Kaster C R E AT I V E M A N A G E R CHRISTOPHER D. NAVARRO CONTRIBUTING WRITER KATHLEEN BROMMER

P U B L I S H E D B Y T H E B J I FA S H I O N G R O U P PUBLISHER STU NIFOUSSI

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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF KAREN ALBERG GROSSMAN C R E AT I V E D I R E C T O R HANS GSCHLIESSER MANAGING EDITOR JILLIAN SPRAGUE PROJECT MANAGER LISA MONTEMORRA

1 Welcome Letter

40 Accent Advisor

4 The Chef Secrets

42 Fashion: From the Runways

8 The Year in Review

44 Profile: Hit the Links

10 A Simpler Time

54 Red Carpet: Bright Spots

12 Bespoke Style

58 Book Review: Vintage Jewelry Design

14 Best Bets 20 Timepieces: A Class of its Own 22 Collecting Hollywood 24 Iced-In

60 Food: Culinary Class 62 Travel: Having it All

28 Fall/Winter 2011 Fashion Color Report

70 Crossword: Dazzle & Shine

34 On a Mission to Inspire Hope

PEG EADIE DIRECTOR OF PREPRESS HUGH K. STANTON PRESIDENT AND CEO BRITTON JONES CHAIRMAN AND COO MAC BRIGHTON Prices are subject to change without notice and may vary

26 Work Hard. Relax Harder.

32 Your Guide to the Perfect New Year’s Eve Dinner Party

JEAN-NICOLE VENDITTI PRODUCTION MANAGER

66 Art: Sensational Ceramics 69 Hamilton’s MasterJeweler: Gustav Grundman

30 Sugarush

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Now available exclusively in Palm Beach County at Hamilton Jewelers

ELEMENTS CHEF SCOTT ANDERSON 163 BAYARD LN, PRINCETON, NJ 08540 WWW.ELEMENTSPRINCETON.COM

FLUKE WITH GARLIC SCAPES, PANKO, ARROWHEAD CABBAGE AND HERBACEOUS VINAIGRETTE. SERVES 4.

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1 2-3 pound fluke 1 lb. garlic scapes 1 cup panko (Japanese bread crumbs) 1 arrowhead cabbage 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup lemon vinegar Herbs of your choice 1/4 butter

Serve on the silver plated Vertigo Tray

by Christofle. $320.

Toast panko crumbs, add sliced garlic scapes and cook until golden with butter. Cool on a sheet pan. Make vinaigrette by chopping herbs, adding to vinegar and oil. Season to taste.

How many times have you gone to a fine restaurant and thought, how did they make this?

Once butter/panko mixture has cooled, cut into squares. Season fluke with salt and pepper and sear until golden. Top each with a butter square and broil until golden.

Now, the top chefs from the region have let us into their kitchens, releasing the secret recipes that dazzle us in the restaurant, now available for five-star dining at home.

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RAT’S RESTAURANT CHEF SHANE CASH 18 FAIRGROUNDS RD, HAMILTON, NJ 08619 WWW.RATSRESTAURANT.ORG

LOBSTER THERMIDOR. SERVES 8.

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2 lbs. live lobster 2 oz. butter 1 lb. cremini mushrooms, quartered 2 tbsp. parsley, chopped 2 tbsp. tarragon, chopped 1/2 cup shallots, minced 2 tbsp. tomato paste 2 oz. flour 2 oz. brandy Dash Tabasco 1 tsp. dijon mustard Dash paprika Dash Old Bay Seasoning 4 oz. heavy cream 12 cherry tomatoes, halfed Salt and pepper, to taste 1 cup panko (Japanese bread crumbs)

For the live lobsters, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and have an ice bath set up, as well. Cook the lobsters for 6 to 7 minutes and then place them in the ice bath for 5 minutes. Once the lobsters are cool, remove them from the water. Remove the claws and knuckles. Crack them and reserve all the meat. Throw away the shells. Split the lobsters in half, starting at the head going all the way to the tail. Clean out the body cavities and remove the tail meat. Place the tail meat with the other meat and dry out the lobster body shells. Set the shells aside. Dice all of the cooked lobster meat and set aside.

For the stuffing, melt the butter in a large sauté pan. Add the mushrooms, shallots parsley and tarragon and sauté for 3 minutes. Add the tomato paste and continue to sauté on low heat for 1 minute. Add the flour and stir well while continuing to sauté. Deglaze with brandy and cook on low-med for 2 minutes. Add the Tabasco, mustard, paprika, Old Bay and heavy cream. Cook for 2 to 4 minutes until stuffing is well mixed and thick.

Let the stuffing cool and fold in the diced lobster meat and cherry tomato halves. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Place the lobster stuffing back into the 8 half-lobster shells. Sprinkle the Japanese bread crumbs lightly over each stuffed lobster.

Place the lobsters in a 350o degree oven for 15 minutes until bread crumbs are golden brown and stuffed lobsters are hot.

CAFÉ BOULUD CHEF DANIEL BOULUD 301 AUSTRALIAN AVE, PALM BEACH, FL 33480 WWW.DANIELNYC.COM/CAFEBOULUDPB

VEAL SHOULDER “FORESTIÈRE” AU RIESLING. SERVES 6.

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1 (4 lbs.) veal shoulder roast, trimmed of all fat 6 garlic cloves, peeled and slivered Coarse sea salt or kosher salt 2 tbsp. finely chopped fresh savory or marjoram 1/2 teaspoon cracked green peppercorns 3 tbsp. vegetable oil 2 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 cup shallots, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices 1 leek, trimmed and washed, white part sliced 1/4-inch thick 2 lbs. turnips, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch-thick slices 1/2 pound oyster mushrooms, stemmed and split 1/2 pound white button mushrooms, trimmed 1/4 lb. lobster, shitake, or cremini mushrooms, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices Freshly ground black pepper 1 1/4 cups white wine, preferably a dry riesling Bouquet garni: 2 sprigs flat-leaf parsley, 1 sprig rosemary, 1 sprig thyme, 1 bay leaf 1 1/4 cups heavy cream 3 large egg yolks 1/2 cup parsley leaves, for garnish

Place a rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat the oven to 325° F. Make a 1-inch-deep incision all over the veal with a very sharp pointed knife. Force the garlic slivers into the incisions and rub the roast well with the salt, 1 tablespoon of the savory, and the cracked green peppercorns. Heat the vegetable oil in a 3 1/2-quart cast-iron pot or Dutch oven over high heat.

Add the veal and sear until golden brown on all sides, 10 to 15 minutes.

Add the butter, shallots, and leek to the pan and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring, until the mushrooms begin to release their liquid, about 10 minutes.

Add the salt and pepper to taste. Deglaze the pan by pouring in the white wine, bringing it to a simmer, and scraping up any browned bits stuck to the bottom of the pan. Add the bouquet garni and transfer the pan to the oven. Braise, uncovered, for 45 minutes, basting and turning the roast several times. Add 1 cup of the cream to the pot, cover, and continue to braise until the veal is tender, about 1 hour, basting and turning the veal every 20 minutes. Remove the pot from the oven and let the meat rest for 20 minutes. Transfer the veal to a large serving platter and keep warm.

Place the pot with the liquid on a burner over medium-high heat and let the sauce reduce until thickened somewhat, 5 to 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1/4 cup cream with the egg yolks. Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the cream-egg yolk mixture. Pour the sauce and mushrooms around the veal. Garnish with the parsley leaves and the remaining tablespoon of savory and serve.

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THE PEACOCK INN CHEF MANUEL PEREZ 20 BAYARD LN, PRINCETON, NJ 08540 WWW.PEACOCKINN.COM

TURNIP-APPLE SOUP WITH WOODEAR MUSHROOMS AND SPICED CROUTONS. SERVES 8.

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2 tbsp. unsalted butter 2 shallots sliced thin 1 small leek sliced thin 2 cups turnips, peeled and sliced 2 cups of Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced 3 ribs of celery sliced thin 2 cups of heavy cream 2 cups of water 1 stick of cinnamon 2 star anise clusters 2 sprigs of thyme 1 small bay leaf Salt and pepper to taste Serve in the Chinese Bouquet Tureen

by Herend. $1,670.

THE FROG AND THE PEACH CHEF BRUCE LEFEBVRE 29 DENNIS ST, NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901 WWW.FROGANDPEACH.COM

SAGE RICOTTA GNOCCHI WITH PARSNIPS, LEEKS, AND TOASTED ALMONDS. SERVES 4.

In a large pot combine the butter, celery, shallots and leeks, sweat this with no color to draw out the aromatics, about 10 minutes. Add the turnips and apples and cover with water, put the cinnamon, star anise, bay leaf and thyme in a cheesecloth sachet and add this as well.

Bring to a simmer. Add the cream and adjust seasoning. Cook for 30 minutes uncovered and remove sachet. Purée in a blender until smoothe and strain through a fine strainer.

For the Winter Spiced Croutons: • 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon • 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg • 1/2 tsp. ginger powder • 1/4 tsp. all-spice • Pinch of cayenne • 1 cup brioche, medium diced • 1/4 cup unsalted butter

In a bowl combine all but the butter. Melt the butter and toss with croutons and spice. Toast in a 350o degree oven for about 6-8 minutes. In a saute pan add a teaspoon of oil and saute 1 cup of woodear mushrooms (any preferred mushroom can be substituted). Put the mushrooms in 8 soup bowls and garnish with croutons.

Heat up the soup and pour 1 1/2 cups of soup into each bowl.

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1 pound fresh ricotta cheese 1 whole egg 1 egg yolk 1 oz. parmesan cheese, finely grated 1 1/3 oz. semolina flour 3 oz. all purpose flour 1 tbsp. salt 1 tsp. ground white pepper 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg 2 tbsp. finely chopped sage

Wrap ricotta cheese in cheesecloth or a towel and squeeze out as much excess liquid as possible. In a large mixing bowl combine the ricotta and all the other ingredients, work together by hand until all ingredients are incorporated. The dough should be quite tacky; if too wet simply add a little more flour. Once the dough comes together knead it on the counter using enough flour to keep it from sticking, knead for 3-4 minutes. Be careful not to overwork the dough; it will make the gnocchi tough.

Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and season it with salt so it tastes like the sea. Also prepare a large bowl of ice water for shocking. Now on the counter using flour to keep it from sticking, with your hands roll the dough into a long cylinder about an inch in diameter.

With a small paring knife cut the cylinder down into 1 inch pieces, they should look like small pillows.

Place the gnocchi into the boiling water and cook them until they float. Once they do allow them to cook for 2 minutes more. Then remove from the boiling water and place into the ice water to cool. Remove from the ice water and lay out onto a towel to dry.

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Finishing Procedure: • 4 tbsp. butter • 1 cup small diced leeks • 1 cup small diced parsnips, boiled until tender then cooled • 1 cup sliced almonds, toasted • 1 tbsp. finely chopped sage • 1/2 cup white wine • 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock • 2 tbsp. grated parmesan cheese • 2 tbsp. almond oil (or olive oil) • 1 1/2 tbsp. salt • 2 tsp. fresh cracked pepper Heat a Large skillet on the stove until quite hot. Add half of the butter and allow it to melt and turn brown. Add the parsnips and leeks, allowing them to caramelize a bit. Then add the gnocchi and allow them to brown a bit, moving them around constantly to prevent them from sticking.

Once the gnocchi has browned a bit remove from the heat and add the wine. Return to the heat and allow the wine to reduce by half.

Then add the chicken or vegetable stock and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 3-4 minutes, then add parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, sage, toasted sliced almonds, and almond oil. Then off the heat stir in the remaining half of the butter.

Serve in a bowl, garnish with grated parmesan cheese and leeks which have been julienned, tossed in flour and fried in hot oil until crispy, (though this is purely optional).

BUCCAN CHEF CLAY CONLEY 350 SOUTH COUNTY RD, SUITE 212 PALM BEACH, FLORIDA 33480 WWW.BUCCANPALMBEACH.COM

SHRIMP SCAMPI ON GRILLED BREAD. SERVES 4.

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8 U-8 shrimp 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 2 shallots, minced 8 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp. chili flake 1/2 cup white wine Juice of two lemons 1/2 cup chicken stock 4 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 tomato, seeded and diced 2 tbsp. chopped parsley 8 slices of baguette 1 cup arugula 3 tbsp. lemon vinaigrette

For the Lemon Vinaigrette: • 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil • Juice of half lemon Build a wood and charcoal fire and allow to burn until only embers remain. Season shrimp with salt and pepper and a touch of olive oil.

Place shrimp over hot part of the grill and char on both sides; remove from grill and keep warm.

While shrimp is cooking over medium heat melt butter with shallots, garlic and chili. Cook until translucent. Deglaze with wine and lemon and reduce until dry. Add chicken stock and bring to a boil and reduce. Turn to low and whisk in butter.

Add tomato, parsley and shrimp and allow to cook until shrimp are cooked through. Take baguette slices, toss in more olive oil, season with salt and pepper and over a cooler part of the grill toast bread. Toss the arugula in lemon vinaigrette. Take a piece of bread, top with a nest of arugula; place the shrimp on top and sauce.

Serve on the Balcons du Guadalquivir Collection by Hermès. $665.

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There are always great reasons to celebrate.

This year, we have partnered with designers, watchmakers, local merchants and charitable organizations to give you a host of reasons to stop in, say hello and stay for the fun.

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A RECAP OF THIS YEAR’S EVENTS:

MARCH 2011.

PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA. We hosted an extravagant and exciting diamond event at our newly renovated Palm Beach Gardens store. Our Jewelry Noir: The Diamond Premier was a fine jewelry event like no other, a tribute to timeless style, classic glamour and the jewelry that made history. We stepped back in time, to an era when the myth of Hollywood was a magical place as our walls became an exhibit for 25 photographs of the glamorous stars we still dream about.

We rolled out the red carpet for our clients, offered makeovers in a day of elegant pampering and presented a fabulous retrospective of Stuart Weitzman’s Red Carpet Collection of shoes. Our spectacular event earned us accolades in the top five rankings of InStore Magazine’s Coolest Stores contest in the United States.

SPRINGTIME IN PRINCETON MAY 2011.

PRINCETON, NEW JERSEY. As a hallmark of our family-owned business, our annual spring event, Springtime in Princeton, was a celebration of all things family. We honored mom with fresh flowers while little ones decorated mugs as gifts, excitement on their faces with each stroke of the paint. And of course, we hosted several collections from today’s hottest and accomplished designers.

Famed designer, Charles Krypell, far right, shares a moment with guests at Palm Beach Gardens.

AS WE APPROACH OUR CENTENNIAL AS A FAMILY-OWNED BUSINESS, IT IS WITH GREAT PLEASURE THAT WE CONTINUE TO ENTERTAIN AND EDUCATE OUR CLIENTS, OFTEN WHILE GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY. EACH CELEBRATION IS A SINCERE THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO WALKS THROUGH OUR DOORS.

Clients win a prize on our famous prize wheel during our Watch Fair, where guests had the opportunity to view collections from over 18 fine timepiece brands.

MAY 2011.

LAWRENCEVILLE AND PRINCETON, NEW JERSEY. Our annual Watch Fair boasted a collection of over 18 of the finest limited and special edition timepieces in a weekend-long celebration in Princeton and Lawrenceville.

Committed to creating moments to remember at Hamilton, we insured that all guests, from casual watch wearers to enthusiasts and collectors, walked away winners from our famous prize wheel.

1. The carpet rolled out at our Palm Beach Gardens location for Jewelry Noir: The Diamond Premier.

2. Hamilton associates Vera Prather, Peter Dunn, and Alicia Kozikowski.

3. From left, Hamilton Jewelers operations manager, Alan Dowler; Vice Presidents David Kaster and Donna Bouchard; and Princeton store manager, Terri Goldsmith, pause for a moment for a photo opportunity during our annual spring event.

4. Guests received special Hollywood makeovers from M.A.C. artists, and then were afforded the opportunity to participate in their own glamorous photo shoot.

5. Palm Beach Gardens associate Erinn Campbell places an exquisite necklace on Joanna Mangan to wear during our exciting diamond event.

6. Children paint mugs for Mother’s Day at our annual spring event.

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The 1950’s. Grace Kelly, Buddy Holly, bop, 27 cent gas, pleated skirts and Thunderbirds.

Cocktails were ever present at the end of the work day, and during, revolving around classics like Martinis, Gimlets and Tom Collins. Ladies enjoyed fruity variations, like the Mai Tai, Singapore Sling and Sea Breeze.

Relive the epic 1950’s, mix a few classic drinks and play a Buddy Holly CD – think of it as a vinyl record.

• VODKA MARTINI Pour a splash of Dry Vermouth into an ice filled cocktail shaker and stir. Then strain off any excess Vermouth, pour in your vodka of choice and stir. Strain into a chilled martini glass.

Garnish with either a strip from a zest of lemon or a green olive.

• GIMLET Pour two parts of your gin of choice and two parts of a lime cordial. Then add half a measure of water.

Stir all ingredients with ice and strain into a martini glass.

• TOM COLLINS Add two parts of your gin of choice, one part lemon juice and half one part sugar syrup with ice, and strain into an ice filled highball glass. Add two drops of angostura bitters and top off the glass with soda water. Garnish with a lemon slice.

• MAI TAI Add two parts of your dark rum of choice, one drop angostura bitters, one half part dry orange, apricot brandy, lime juice and pineapple juice. Shake and strain into a tumbler glass filled with crushed ice. Garnish with a lime wedge and a sprig of fresh mint.

• SINGAPORE SLING Add one drop angostura bitters, two parts your gin of choice, one part cherry brandy and one half part of Benedictine Dom and lemon juice. Shake and strain into an ice filled sing glass.

Top off with soda water. Garnish with a lemon slice.

• SEA BREEZE Add two parts vodka of your choice, two parts grapefruit juice and four parts cranberry juice in a highball glass over cubed ice.

Garnish with a lime wedge squeezed into the drink.

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Known as the “golden mile of tailoring,” customers have included historical heavyweights like Winston Churchill, Hollywood idols like Clark Gable and Cary Grant, music icons like Mick Jagger, royalty like Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, His Majesty the Sultan of Oman, His Majesty the King of Bahrain and many more. However, after so many years as the premier, and only, destination for highly crafted, bespoke tailoring, Savile Row finally has competition: the United States.

Bespoke has always been esteemed because of the extensive training required of tailors, some as long as eight years to become an expert, stressing fine hand-cut and hand-stitched detail as key. A combination of material, skill, labor and egotism goes a long way. Bespoke suitmakers in the United States boast pedigree backgrounds, learning in places such as Savile Row and around the world, trained in crafting a single suit for 30 hours using luxurious fabrics like classic English merino wool.

“To many men a suit is a form of psychological, as well as physical, armor,” says lifestyle expert Neal Santelmann.

“It not only makes you look good, it can also give you more confidence.” That feeling is the result of a lengthy process including paper pattern crafting, creating sample suits from scrap fabric and then returning for the next six weeks for two or three fittings—worthwhile to take home a perfectly fitting suit. But for such an extensive process, more and more patrons are opting to stay in the United States.

A survey of about 50 men’s specialty stores in the U.S. found that sales of men’s custom made suiting jumped up 17% in recent years, according to MR Magazine, a trade publication for the men’s fashion industry. The survey also discovered 36% of all tailored clothing sold in shops is true custom and made from scratch, ranging in price from $5,000 to $12,000. The interested shopper must find the allure of options—6,000 fabric swatches and linings with numerous materials for coordinating ties and shirts—strong. While London bespoke style is classic, fashion-forward designers are now catering the service for a younger American crowd, adding funky colored linings, bold fabrics and slim-fitting styles for the athletic customer. “We don’t make traditional business suits,” says Alex Wilcox, co-owner of Lord Willy’s, a New York based boutique store, and a British expat. “We make very special slim-fitting, English-cut suits for the eclectic customer.”

Savile Row, the Mayfair, central London mecca for traditional men’s bespoke tailoring has been crafting gentry dress since 1731.

The term is understood to have originated when cloth for a suit was said to “be spoken for” by individual customers.

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Sciortino Tailors in Red Bank, New Jersey, with seven generations of bespoke suit making experience, is another tailor who seamlessly combines classic with the modern, described as “a modern company with one foot in the future and one in the past,” by owner Vincent Sciortino. “They draw on the inspiration of vintage eras and fashions and fuse them with today’s classic looks and styles.” Like Sciortino, bespoke tailors can obtain any supplier materials used on Savile Row; Loro Piana (fine Italian cashmere), Ermenegildo Zegna, Holland & Sherry and Dormeuil (English wools), and the softest of fabrics, guanaco. When it comes down to it, the tailors say, it’s about the sentiment that a one-of-a-kind, custom-made suit evokes: luxury, timeless style, and individual character.

Our expert buyers travel the globe finding trends, meeting with both emerging designers and established brands to develop a repertoire of stunning jewelry and fine timepieces.

FROM HAMILTON’S BELLINI COLLECTION Gemstones set in 18k yellow gold.

Lemon quartz, citrine, and quartz.

Pendant, $1,275.

Matching earrings, $1,450.

POMELLATO Pomellato Arabesque Collection in 18k rose gold with brown diamonds.

Earrings, $6,950.

Ring, $8,300.

SUZANNE KALAN Smokey quartz and diamond ring in 18k rose gold, $4,500.

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BAUME & MERCIER Capeland 10002 in polished, satin-finished steel with a brown dial on a brown leather strap.

HERMÈS Cape Cod Tonneau in rose gold with diamonds and mother-of-pearl dial on brown alligator strap.

HAMILTON WATCHES Hamilton Khaki Below Zero Chronograph in rose gold with a black dial and black steel and gold PVD case on a brown leather crocodile strap.

BEST BET #1: SWEET INDULGENCE A treat you don’t have to feel guilty over. As summer pastels give way to the season’s more muted colors, warm tones of nougat, chocolate and champagne diamonds with rose gold can still spice up any ensemble. In watches, Hamilton and Baume & Mercier incorporate tobacco-colored watch dials versatile for business wear or all-out evening glamour, while Hermès showcases rose gold with a delicious chocolate strap. Brown has become the season’s signature color.

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CHANEL J12 Chromatic in a revolutionary new ceramic titanium with a satin finish dial and circular guilloché at the edges.

PATEK PHILIPPE Triple Complication 5208 in platinum with charcoal-grey sunburst dial, gold applied hour markers featured on a hand-stitched, black square scale alligator strap.

Gray wood and black onyx large link necklace with sterling silver, $500.

BEST BET #2: THROUGH SMOKEY EYES Occasionally, men’s fashion dictates women’s trends; think Annie Hall, charcoal suits and grey flannel. Seen in timepieces from the gray Chanel Chromatic to the dials of IWC and Patek Philippe, blackened silver is modern for fall. Black and white diamonds set in silver, mixed with black onyx hematite and rock crystal creates a dramatic look.

IPPOLITA Black rhodium earrings in clear quartz with diamonds, $1,295.

Black rhodium ring in clear quartz with diamonds, $ 1,295.

IWC Portofino Chronograph 3910 in stainless steel with black dial on a milanese mesh bracelet strap.

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M.C.L. MATTHEW CAMPBELL LAURENZA Left: Modern sterling silver and white enamel ring showcasing mixed sapphires, $475.

HAMILTON’S FACETS COLLECTION 14k yellow gold 34” necklace featuring multi-colored gemstones, $1,225.

Below: Bold sterling silver and white enamel bangle bracelet showcasing mixed color pavé sapphires, $1,650.

BEST BET #3: COLOR STORY Make the season bright with extra ordinary compositions in multicolored combinations. Mix and match natural stones with fl amboyant gems or fancy colored diamonds. Experiment with color and create your own style statement.

MARCO BICEGO Paradise five strand semi-precious gemstone bracelet handcrafted in 18k gold, $3,530.

Jaipur semi-precious gemstone circle earrings handcrafted in 18k gold, $2,330.

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FROM HAMILTON’S HERITAGE COLLECTION Cultured seed pearls and black onyx with black and white diamond tassels handcrafted in 18k white gold, $6,050.

BEST BET #4: SWINGING SENSATIONS Straight from the Red Carpet, tassel jewelry has taken the fashion world by storm.

Old Hollywood glamour embraces a contemporary allure adding a bit of zest to any outfit. Crafted in diamonds, pearls, precious and semi-precious gemstones, let tassels swing from the neck, ears and wrist for a fun, vintage feel.

IVANKA TRUMP Black onyx bead and diamond tassel pendant in 18k white gold, $4,950.

FROM HAMILTON’S GEMSTONE COLLECTION Stunning necklace created with large citrine beads with a Mandarin Garnet tassel in 18k yellow gold, $27,500

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IWC. Engineered for men.

Portuguese Automatic. Ref. 5001: Where you go is entirely up to you. After all, it’s your boat. So if you’re in the mood for sailing around the world, away you go. The pocket watch movement of your Portuguese Automatic with its seven-day power reserve and Pellaton winding will be only too happy to oblige. Because its precision will always navigate you reliably to your destination. Assuming you always take it with you. Mechanical IWC-manufactured movement | Pellaton automatic winding system | 7-day power reserve with display | Date display | Anti reflective sapphire glass | Sapphire-glass back cover | Water-resistant 3 bar | 18 ct red gold | IWC. Engineered for men.

TIMEPIECES

A Class of Its Own HERMES WATCHES STAND THE TEST OF TIME. BY JEFFREY FELNER

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ermès has long been synonymous with ultra-luxe products but has never been known to shout about its accomplishments.

Hermès is spoken about softly, yet it remains among the most coveted of brands.

Keeping that in mind, it’s no surprise that Hermès is in the “timepiece business” and not the “watch biz.” Its history dates back to the early 1920s, when the watches were first contracted to be built by the great Swiss makers, including Audemars Piguet and Vacheron Constantin. In the 90plus years since, the house of Hermès has strived to achieve the highest levels of invention, design and craftsmanship within the world of haute horlogerie. Today, these timepieces are made in facilities owned by the house itself, where old-world watchmaking and leather techniques are married to produce the final product, all under one roof.

Unlike many upscale timepiece manufacturers, Hermès is not clamoring for the entry-price client, nor do they introduce endless new models each

year. Classic standouts include the H-hour, the Cape Cod, the Arceau Chrono and the Arceau Grande Lune. When they do release a new design, it’s for a reason. Case in point: the Time Suspended, an unbelievable piece of master watchmaking involving their latest complication, which allows the wearer to quite literally suspend time and return to it whenever he wishes.

Once again, and true to the heritage of the brand, don’t look for the flashiest metals or dials that have so many “eyes” as to disguise the timepiece’s real use, or for that matter, excessive use of fine gemstones; these clean and classic models are forever timepieces, which become the heirlooms of the future.

The purchase of an Hermès timepiece is one of the strongest silent signals of unrivaled quality and unparalleled reputation that is available to watch connoisseurs.

Above from left to right: The Time Suspended, Cape Cod and Arceau Grande Lune models

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HERMÈS HORLOGER CAPE COD TONNEAU Boîtier en or rose serti de 52 diamants, cadran nacre naturelle, bracelet alligator Fabriqué par les horlogers d’Hermès en Suisse

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There are movies that make you cry, movies that make you laugh, or movies you yell at when on screen. And then there are the films that make you wish you could step into them, for just a moment. We’ve all felt the universal connection to a film at one time and become entranced with the myth and magic of old Hollywood. Sometimes, that world seems so close, but then the television or movie screen gets in the way. There are people that don’t let those limitations stop them, as they pursue a hobby searching for astounding artifacts from some of the greatest moments in movie history, becoming part of a growing trend in collecting memorabilia from the Golden Age of Hollywood. Some lucky few turn this hobby into a profession, such as Joseph Maddalena, owner of the Los Angeles based auction house Profiles in History, specializing in television and movie memorabilia. He is also star of the series Hollywood Treasure and new author of Elizabeth Taylor: Most Beautiful Woman in the World, a photographic biography of privately owned pictures of the late star.

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So, why is she selling, by all estimates, a priceless collection? Her dreams to one day turn the collection into a museum dedicated to a bygone era were dashed when she realized there was no interest in building a museum to permanently display the pieces. “I am really sick and tired of it. I feel that I must call it a day now,” says Reynolds of those efforts. “Over the years, I have literally spent millions of dollars protecting it and taking care of it. If you were me, wouldn’t you give up after 35 years?”

But one person’s dashed hopes become another person’s dream. Seven hundred items from this once-in-a-lifetime collection were sold at auction in June 2011 to desirous fans, including Marilyn Monroe’s white halter “subway” dress from 1955’s The Seven Year Itch, one of the infamous pairs of curl-toed “Arabian” ruby red slippers from The Wizard of Oz and even dresses worn by such Hollywood icons as Rita Hayworth, Grace Kelly and Ginger Rogers, all on film. The extensive catalog was astounding, including memorabilia of every type ranging from films Ben Hur to The Sound of Music. For those collectors, history buffs and movie worshippers who think they missed out, another auction of items, Part 2 of the Debbie Reynolds Auction will be held again in December 2011 at The Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills, California.

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“She’s as big a fan as she is a star,” says Maddalena of Hollywood icon Debbie Reynolds.

Reynolds has purchased some 3,500 vintage costumes, 20,000 original photographs, several thousand movie posters, original costume sketches, hundreds of important props and even cars for over 50 years, amassing what’s known as the “world’s most significant collection of Hollywood Memorabilia.”

During the liquidation of the major film studios like MGM and Fox in 1970, when everything, including backlots, was sold, Reynolds purchased material from Academy Award winning films in auction and presales, and is now selling them to the public. “My lifetime dream has been to assemble and preserve the history of the Hollywood film industry,” says Reynolds. “Hollywood has been an enormous part of my life as I know it has been for countless fans all over the world. This collection represents a lifetime of collecting Hollywood artifacts.”

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Maddalena compares the ease of obtaining these precious artifacts during the country’s current situation to that of a similar economic transition: “The Great Depression allowed material that would never have been allowed for sale, as people needed cash,” he says. “In a bad economy, items go for sale that never would under normal circumstances. There’s so much stuff that people can spend their money on in a better economy, but now that is different. This is a positive that some of the best pieces ever would come out right now.” Most pointedly, Maddalena explains, “Buy this stuff when it’s discounted—you have a slight window of opportunity.”

Collectors have taken Maddalena’s advice to heart and have obtained some of the most astounding artifacts from pop culture and even American history. Michael Jackson’s iconic black-and-red calfskin jacket from the classic 1983 Thriller video recently went on the auction block, and sold for $1.8 million, purchased by a Texas commodities trader. In American history, the only authenticated photograph of infamous Wild West gunslinger Billy the Kid was auctioned off for $2.3 million to Florida Billionaire William Koch. When asked of his intentions for the piece, he plans to “just enjoy” it, adding, “I love the old West.”

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“This is a rare opportunity to own a piece of Hollywood history for those who love the movies as much as I do,” says Reynolds of the auctions.

“For the first time in nearly five decades, these iconic pieces will be made available to the public though a series of auctions.” Back in 1970, some articles called Reynolds crazy for these mass purchases, but today, we call her a genius.

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★1: Audrey Hepburn's iconic Ascot dress from 1964's My Fair Lady designed by legendary costume designer Cecil Beaton. ★2: Elizabeth Taylor’s signature royal ceremonial headdress from the 1963 film Cleopatra. ★3: Marilyn Monroe’s The Girl ivory pleated Subway dress by Travilla, the most recognized costume in film history, from 1955’s The Seven Year Itch. ★4: Julie Andrews’ Maria peasant dress screen-used by her for the famous Do-Re-Mi musical number in the 1965 film, The Sound of Music.

The idea of your business, home, or favorite restaurant melting each spring, only to be rebuilt in the early winter sounds like either a frightening experience or an impractical business plan. However, since 1980, the rise of luxury igloos as full-size resorts built completely out of ice has set out to change that. Teams of contractors and ice artisans piece together 2-ton blocks of ice from freshwater sources into lavish icy abodes. The effort is worth it for those few precious months surrounded by the sparkling, natural beauty of this glacial address.

HÔTEL DE GLACE 9530, RUE DE LA FAUNE • QUÉBEC, CANADA G1G 5H9 • WWW.HOTELDEGLACE-CANADA.COM Celebrating their 12th year beginning in January 2012, over 700,000 people from around the world have enjoyed the ever changing architectural plan sculpted from ice and snow at the Hôtel de Glace. While the number of rooms stays at 34 each season encompassing everything from spa tubs to fireplaces, the hotel continually adds something new for visitors – a new bed, a new bar or luxuriously appointed new common rooms. The cathedral-like hotel boasts framed paintings on its ice walls, elaborate ice furniture and a glamorous ice bar. An icy and snow-covered chapel worthy of the finest crystals provides a romantic and exotic backdrop for a truly exceptional wedding. Situated on the outskirts of Québec, designers sketch and build the hotel in a matter of weeks beginning in mid-November. By the end of winter, the entire hotel becomes a whim to nature as it melts to the ground.

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ICEHOTEL MARKNADSVÄGEN 63 • 981 91 JUKKASJÄRVI • SWEDEN WWW.ICEHOTEL.COM/UK/ICEHOTEL Situated in the village of Jukkasjärvi, 125 miles north of the Arctic Circle in Sweden, is the Icehotel, the icy edifice that started the trend in 1980.

Originally built as a seasonal structure to house an art exhibit, the Icehotel was quickly revolutionized as a year-long hotel restructured each year.

Utilizing over 2000 blocks of ice, the hotel contains ice beds covered in fur, skin, hides and sleeping bags, with ice couches and an ice bar in the common area. Local artists, architects, and art and architecture students work diligently by the nearby Torne River, where ice is produced and frozen in crystal clear conditions. During the summer months, the hotel will create a smaller version of the icy abode inside the Art Center in Jukkasjärvi which will open when the midnight sun graces the northern hemisphere with 100 bright days in a row.

AURORA ICE MUSEUM CHENA HOT SPRINGS RESORT CHENA HOT SPRINGS ROAD FAIRBANKS, AK WWW.CHENAHOTSPRINGS.COM

THE IGLOO HOTEL SORRISNIVA, AS SORRISNIVA 20 9518 ALTA, NORWAY WWW.SORRISNIVA.NO Deep in the heart of rustic Norway lays the Alta Igloo Hotel, which will be built for the 13th time in 2012. While the hotel’s 80 rooms are not very large with low ceilings, this hotel provides a one-of-a-kind experience of sleeping in an actual igloo under the spectacular Northern Lights. Natural reindeer-hides and sleeping bags keep you warm and comfortable while you sleep on an ice “mattress”. Each year, the hotel designs and builds the facility with a theme, in 2011, the theme was “Wild Animals of the Alta Valley” where hulking ice sculptures could be found in the ice gallery, the ice bar, an ice chapel and several lounges. While the rooms only contain beds, other service buildings contain luggage rooms for safely storing clothing. Separate facilities such as changing rooms, showers and saunas are located in a warm service building to ensure maximum comfort.

ICEBAR BY ICEHOTEL COPENHAGEN, LONDON, OSLO, STOCKHOLM AND TOKYO WWW.ICEHOTEL.COM/UK/ICEBAR/ Taken from the enormous popularity of the original Icehotel, the same company expanded to introduce the Icebar, an environment in metropolitan cities where the walls, bar, tables and even your own glass is made of the purest ice.

Harvested from the frozen Torne River in Jukkasjärvi, Sweden once a year, the entire bar is completely renovated with a new design theme and layout by the skilled ice designers and sculptors. Operated in 40 minute time slots, visitors are given a thermal cape with a hood to keep warm during the visit. Tasting evenings and acoustic music nights create an intimate setting in the below zero bar.

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The Aurora Ice Museum located on the extensive grounds of the Chena Hot Springs Resort, lies 60 miles northeast of Fairbanks, and is the only ice hotel in the United States.

Designed by ice-carving champions Steve and Heather Brice, the hotel boasts all ice accoutrements – beds, chairs, counters, glasses and more are pure ice. Visitors don’t even have to spend the night to experience the hotel’s ice bar, where guests can drink martinis from ice glasses. For those who wish to spend the night, the hotel provides a parka, snow pants and boots – and access to the regular hotel, just in case. Take advantage of the resort’s snow coach service that climbs the ridge for a better view of the Northern Lights.

The hotel’s most remarkable feature is by far its larger than life ice sculptures. The artwork changes each year – one year saw a knight in shining armor, another of a giant humpback salmon – all residing on exquisite ice pedestals in the hotel’s main room.

CHOCOLATE MASSAGE The Face and Body Spa • www.fbspa.com 9 South Main Street • Yardley, PA 19067 The ultimate splendor in chocolate bliss. The all-natural ingredients of cocoa butter and coffee butters add a rich aroma when mixed with over 80 essential oils and fragrances resulting in aromatic-perfection like hot cocoa, mint chocolate chip, chocolate cake, or chocolate raspberry. A concoction of raw sugar, butters and oils sets you on a nostalgic path, an emotional reverie you’ll never want to leave. Chocolate has never been sweeter.

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After a busy work week, or stressful run-arounds with the kids, the thought of a few serene moments at the spa is purely heaven on earth.

Skin Institute Day Spa • www.skininstituteusa.com 13499 Biscayne Boulevard • North Miami, FL 33181 The Umo Gold Facial, a technology perfected by an esteemed Japanese skin care company, is similar to gold leaf; a metallic sheet of liquid gold is delicately applied to the forehead, nose, chin and cheeks. The gold dissolves to soften the layers of the skin, lifting and firming, lightening and brightening the skin. This super-hydrating treatment leaves skin glowing and luminous—literally.

CAVIAR MANICURE AND PEDICURE But with these out-of-this-world spa treatments, paradise just got a whole lot closer to your reach.

Indulge in these out-of-this-world extravagances.

The Dorchester Spa • www.thedorchester.com/dorchester-spa 45 Park Lane, Mayfair • London, England W1K 1QA This sublime treatment applies a caviar mask for a soothing hydration followed by a therapeutic massage on the hands and feet. After a Turkish salt scrub rich in eucalyptus, hyssop and lavender is used on the feet, an exclusive caviar firming complex is applied for the ultimate smoothness and softness. A delicious banquet for your skin.

KENWOOD WINE WRAP Kenwood Inn and Spa • www.kenwoodinn.com 10400 Sonoma Highway • Kenwood, CA 95452 A spa treatment on target for Sonoma Valley. Beginning in a full body wrap promoting detox and stimulating the circulation system, an application of lavish clays, red wine extract, rosemary and essential oils is applied to the body. After a full body massage, end the experience with a hydrating application of their signature grape seed lotion consisting of chardonnay oil, Riesling oil and red wine extract. An oenophile’s paradise.

VOGA VOYAGE The Loews Coronado Bay Resort and Spa www.loewshotels.com/en/Coronado-Bay-Resort/spa 4000 Loews Coronado Bay Road • Coronado, CA 92118 What’s more romantic than a lavish massage by the ocean, or a magical gondola ride with the one you love? Perhaps a combination of the two is the ultimate experience. Feel like you are vacationing in Venice when you book the Voga Voyage for two, a cruise from the resort’s private marina through the Mediterranean—like canals and waterways of the Coronado Cays in an authentic 33-foot gondola. In the hour-long cruise, 40 minutes is devoted to a luxurious massage, which first includes the layering of sunscreen. The last 20 minutes of the trip is dedicated to sightseeing, while couples enjoy the gondola’s supply of champagne and chocolate covered strawberries amidst the cool sea breezes and gentle rocking of the Cays.

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HARBOR BLUE

BLACK INK

PORCELAIN

PURPLE HEART

RIVIERA

ORCHID SMOKE

PEACOAT

JADEITE

VIOLET

POINSETTIA

The Pantone Fall/Winter Fashion Report is the foremost international authority on colors and trends for the upcoming style season. Created over 47 years ago with the purpose to simplify the decision-making and buying process for fashion designers, industry leaders and enthusiasts, the communication showcases the latest fashion trends and predictions—all in the name of vogue. Colors can evoke a strong mental picture: an image of yourself wrapped in a warm wool blanket with a cup of hot cocoa staring out onto a winter landscape just coming to light. That image becomes clear with Icy Morning, a collection reminiscent of dawn arriving with Peacoat, Porcelain and Orchid Smoke, transforming the dark colors of a wintery eve into the pinks of a fresh winter morning.

The sounds of an unrelenting ocean crashing onto a quiet beach feel close through the cool but mysterious colors of the Arctic Seascapes palette. Evocative of the icy arctic winter, Jadeite, Harbor Blue and Black Ink seem to harbor a secret underwater world in their astonishing depths. Summer will always return, and the Lavender and Lace color palette reminds us that it’s never far off. As we head into winter months, Violet, Purple Heart and Jadeite leave us with a delicate scent of the summer season.

The ocean becomes more mystifying as the months become colder, and the Anchors Aweigh color combination represents man’s quest to sail the mighty seas and explore what lies beyond. Poinsettia adds a punch of color and passion to the watery blues of Peacoat and Riviera.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE COLORS CHOSEN FOR THE FALL/WINTER 2011 COLOR REPORT, VISIT PANTONE.COM

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INVESTING IN THE BEST YEARS OF YOUR LIFE. WHAT A CAPITAL IDEA!

Jupiter Medical Center is your independent, not-for-profit regional hospital. It is the #1 Hospital of Choice in Palm Beach County as ranked by patients, and ranks among the top hospitals in the United States, with more than 45 advanced medical services and specialized centers of excellence.

Jupiter Medical Center is moving forward to build a new three-story, 75,000 square-foot addition to the Medical Center to be known as The Florence A. De George Pavilion.

It will also include the new Florence A. De George Children’s and Women’s Healthcare Services, the new Anderson Family Orthopedic and Spine Center, and 43 new rooms to keep Jupiter independently healthy.

Investing in Jupiter Medical Center is investing in the best years of your life.

For more information about how you can make a difference, contact Jupiter Medical Center Foundation at (561) 263-5728, or visit jmcfoundation.org

When Gene Wilder sang the song Pure Imagination in the classic 1971 film Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, he must have had Sugarush, New Jersey’s first cupcake bar, in mind. The delicious world of Chris Paseka and Jesse Bello-Paseka’s creation began six years ago, encouraged by family and friends to pursue a joint dream.

With a critical eye for fine details and a strong whimsical side, Sugarush has helped thousands of adults feel like kids in a candy store, providing treats from freshly baked cookies to custom cakes and tailor-made cupcakes to candy, cake pops and sodas.

They only have one rule when it comes to a sweet tooth: create what you want. Hence the beginning of the cupcake bar, because everybody’s sweet tooth is different. While the nation has become enthralled with these iconic treats in a “cupcake boom,” Chris and Jesse strive to build something different for customers, providing freshly baked, “naked” cupcakes daily ready to be decorated with whatever strikes a customer’s fancy. With over 50 toppings, 75 varying sprinkles and dozens of drizzles, stuffings, and a wide variety of icing flavors, customers can be sure they can get a different cupcake every time… an easy and delicious task to accept.

Their extensive experience in event and visual design demonstrates an enormously creative side that knows no bounds. Daily specials, announced on their Facebook page, (Sugarush a sweet experience) are shown in pictures of delectable treats that look like they can jump off the page. Sandwiches made from two fresh baked cookies with icing in the middle and sides covered in sprinkles make your mouth water. Sugarush can’t even keep the 400 cake pops they make weekly stay on the shelves; customers come in droves purchasing one, two, a dozen at a time. Not only does Sugarush create abundant cakes of varying colors and patterns (they can even transfer wedding invitation patterns onto cakes!), pull-apart cupcakes is another area where Sugarush shines. The possibilities are endless: a beer stein, hungry caterpillar and even Elmo! Their custom cakes vary from a whimsical frog prince to an extraordinarily realistic, but delicious, running shoe. Any idea you have, Sugarush can execute it.

Being surrounded by cupcakes, cookies and candy may seem like a dream come true, but that’s not Sugarush’s focus. “It’s all about the customers,” says Chris. “They are amazing, generous, creative! We dropped our lives to follow a dream and this community has embraced us and taken us into their lives, their hearts. Our fan base has been great; they are so loving and we cherish them every day.” Their customers are loyal in return; from a police officer that comes in for a daily sugar rush, to two high school seniors running for a treat between after school activities, to the first stop a new dad makes before he goes to his wife delivering their son, and the Donovan family, who included Sugarush in their household’s monthly budget (and have a cupcake named after them!). Couples have proposed at Sugarush, kids have been asked out to prom… all beneath rows of colored candies.

For the community that afforded them so much, Sugarush aims to give back. In December 2010 they created Sugarush Shares; a portion of the profits from their signature cupcake, confetti with butter cream frosting, goes to a different charity each month. Sugarush was never meant to be just a storefront; it’s a family that enjoys bringing a smile to anyone who comes through their doors. From suga-newbies to loyal visitors, Sugarush will always be a customer guided experience.

37 EAST FRONT STREET RED BANK, NEW JERSEY 07701 WWW.EXPERIENCESUGARUSH.COM

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Your Guide to the PERFECT NEW YEAR’S EVE

Dinner Party As 2011 comes to a close, and we usher in 2012, the New Year’s Eve party sets the stage for the last and first party of the year.

Are you hosting New Year’s Eve, and feeling the pressure?

Hamilton Jewelers knows every little detail, from the décor to the gourmet fare that will make your party the talk of the year.

Just don’t blame us if you’re selected the New Year’s Eve host or hostess for next year.

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Lighting is the king of décor, and candlelight sets the mood for an elegant and intimate affair.

For a dinner party centerpiece, we love the Simon Pearce hand blown glass Hartland hurricane globe, which comes in three different sizes.

Hors d’oeuvres and appetizers make a big statement at a dinner soirée, and are probably the most remembered detail of the evening! With hundreds, perhaps thousands of recipes to choose from, narrowing down your menu can be tricky.

We certainly have a few tried and true delicacies your guests will love.

STUFFED BABY BELLAS • 16 baby portabella mushrooms (creminis) • 1 pound ground chicken or turkey breast • 1 teaspoon fennel seed, 1/3 palmful • 1 small onion, finely chopped • 3 garlic cloves, grated or finely chopped • 1 lemon, zested • 1 cup shredded asiago cheese • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, a couple handfuls • 1 10-ounce box frozen chopped spinach, defrosted and wrung dry in a clean kitchen towel • Salt and pepper • 2 tablespoons EVOO (extra-virgin olive oil) • 1/4 cup pine nuts or chopped almonds

It works great as a centerpiece because it features pillar candles, which will last longer than the typical 40-minute flame time of candlesticks or tea light.

Drinks The main drink of the evening doesn’t make an appearance until midnight, so we suggest a delicious apple-pear punch, served in a punch bowl or in one of our many pitchers. To make apple-pear punch, simmer 3 cups each apple cider and pear nectar, 2 cinnamon sticks and 1/2 teaspoon each whole allspice and cloves in a saucepan for five minutes. Chill, then strain into a punch bowl or pitcher of ice. Add one bottle sparkling cider. We love this punch because not only is it fun and creative, but cooking with cinnamon will waft the scent through the house for hours, giving off a most pleasant aroma for your guests when they arrive.

Wipe the mushrooms clean with a damp cloth. Remove the stems and finely chop them. Preheat the oven to 400F. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground meat, fennel seed, onion, garlic, lemon zest, half of the cheese, the chopped mushroom stems, breadcrumbs and spinach and season with salt and pepper. Brush lightly with EVOO and stuff the mixture into the caps.

Arrange the caps on a rimmed baking sheet or in a baking dish. Leave some room around each mushroom to prevent the caps from getting steamy. Sprinkle the remaining cheese and the nuts on the caps and transfer to the oven. Bake until the mushrooms are tender and the filling is cooked through, about 25 minutes. Serve warm.

Champagne Whether you choose your bubbly from Champagne, France, a prosecco from Italy, or a sparkling wine from Napa is entirely up to you. However, as the all-star of NYE, champagne deserves to be served in the most elegant of stemware, such as our Lismore Toasting Flutes from Waterford Crystal.

The flute design is better than the round champagne glass because it allows the champagne inside to remain cool, keeping the heat from the user’s hand at a distance. More importantly, the flute’s long, narrow design maintains the carbonation of the champagne.

For optimal taste, of course, champagne must be kept cold.

Keep it cool in our Simon Pearce Norwich ice bucket, ready on hand for a quick pour before midnight. With the perfect guide in hand, Hamilton Jewelers ensures you’ll have an elegant NYE dinner party remembered for years to come. Of course, noise makers at midnight are optional!

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CHEESE WITH ACCOMPANYING JAM OR SAUCE What makes these hors d’oeuvres and cheeses perfect for NYE, is that they have a remarkable presentation, which any chef will tell you, is just as important as the taste of the dish itself.

Serving the stuffed baby bellas on a round, nickelplate and stainless steel tray, like our Garland Serving Tray, and cheese on our black granite Wisteria Cheese board, both by Michael Aram, will really make an impact.

ONE PERSON CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE. MAKE IT TWO, AND THE WORLD WILL TRULY BE REVOLUTIONIZED.

Jupiter Medical Center in Jupiter, Florida is a top-tier, technologically-advanced medical center providing a broad range of services with specialty concentrations in cancer care, orthopedics/spine, emergency services, cardiac services, women’s and children’s services, minimally-invasive surgical procedures including robotic surgery, advanced diagnostics, and rehabilitation. Still, with all the medical advancements in the world, one in eight women will develop breast cancer at some point in their lives. This startling statistic became the basis of Jupiter Medical Center’s Comprehensive Breast Care program, inspired by the passion and courage of Margaret “Meg” W. Niedland and Kristin Hoke, whose legacies continue to educate and advocate for those in need.

The Margaret W. Niedland Breast Center honors the memory of Margaret “Meg” Niedland, who was diagnosed with Stage IV metastatic breast cancer in November 2008. Meg lost her courageous battle with breast cancer on March 30, 2011. Meg’s creed by which she lived was, “Reach out a hand to help those in need.” Her legacy lives on today through the Niedland Breast Center, a state-of-the-art facility focused on early breast cancer diagnosis. Margaret’s daughter and son-in-law, Suzanne Niedland De George and Lawrence F. De George, donated $4 million to expand the capabilities of Jupiter Medical Center’s American College of Radiology-accredited Niedland Breast Center to realize Margaret’s vision. Her passion to leave the world a better place, realized through the Niedland Breast Center, provides the community access to the latest diagnostic technology, as well as education and support.

Jupiter Medical Center’s Kristin Hoke Breast Health Program was introduced in early 2011 honoring the news anchor whose courageous public battle with breast cancer continues to inspire countless women. Kristin openly shared her breast cancer story with her viewers in Emmy-winning reports, but eventually lost her battle at the age of 42. The program is housed at the Foshay Cancer Center, accredited by the American College of Radiology and Commission on Cancer. The program offers a comprehensive scope of services utilizing state-of-theart cancer treatment and rehabilitative care, featuring a unique continuum of care. The Breast Cancer Survivors, from left, Chastity, Amy program also provides essential inpatient and outpatient therapeutic services, utilizing and Jen encourage women to research their family a team approach to assure each patient and their caregiver’s needs are met on a perhealth history and get screened for early detection. sonal level. Kristin wanted women to be educated about health issues, to not feel alone in their health and never give up during treatment.

Together, the Niedland Breast Center and the Kristin Hoke Breast Health Program form the nationally-accredited Comprehensive Breast Care at Jupiter Medical Center.

Accreditation by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers means that the highest level of quality breast care – care that meets or exceeds 27 rigorous world-class care and prevention standards – is available to you right here in Jupiter, close to home.

Comprehensive Breast Care at Jupiter Medical Center is one of the very few programs of its kind that is truly comprehensive. The program brings together expertise and advanced technology in a convenient, closely coordinated and compassionate setting.

The program gives women a single-source from risk assessment and precise breast disease diagnosis to state-of-the-art treatment, clinical research trials, and rehabilitation and survivorship support services. A patient navigator guides women every step of the way.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT COMPREHENSIVE BREAST CARE AT JUPITER MEDICAL CENTER, VISIT JUPITERBREASTCARE.COM

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INTERVIEW

Irresistibly Ivanka TALENTED, DRIVEN, AND VERY MUCH HER OWN PERSON, IVANKA TRUMP CONTINUES THE LEGACY.

BY KAREN ALBERG GROSSMAN

How and why did you get into the jewelry business?

My mother’s Legacy jewelry collection always inspired me, and my love for the classic aesthetic helped propel my vision. I realized the luxury fine jewelry market was missing a fresh, young design approach. That’s where my vision of “Rock Tradition” plays a vital role—it’s a modern twist on jewelry’s most important classic. I’ve always had a passion for jewelry. I wanted to make women of my time feel comfortable buying fine jewelry.

Where do you get the ideas and inspiration for your designs?

My creative vision is Heirloom Chic, the youthful reinvention of important legacy jewelry. Heirloom Chic puts a modern twist on classic jewelry, capturing a sense of fine workmanship, tradition and offhand elegance. I’m influenced by everything around me, especially my travels.

Tell us a little about your fall 2011 collection.

My 2011 collection is named Noor, meaning “light” in Arabic. It’s an exquisite new line of Art Deco-style jewels inspired by the sensual transparency of vintage lace, the play of light through its delicate pattern, and the intricate ornamentation of Byzantine architecture with its mosaic and arabesque patterns. I drew inspiration for the Noor collection beginning in 2010 while traveling to Morocco, Turkey and Baku, Azerbaijan. Design elements from these rich cultures were incorporated into the interior of the Trump Soho lobby and spa while some references were transformed into sketches for the new jewelry collection.

What is your personal favorite piece from your collection?

It has to be the medium signature oval diamond earrings: they really make a statement but are classically understated at the same time.

How would you describe your jewelry style at the office?

I stick to chic, timeless items like delicate bangles, banded rings and elegant earrings. I have a pair of rose gold rock crystal bangles from my fine jewelry collection that are perfectly understated for the office. I love statement jewelry, but there’s a time and place for it. If you do choose to bring statement jewelry into the office, it‘s important to balance it with a more conservative outfit.

What have you learned (about business/life) from your father?

I love working with my father! I’ve learned a great deal from him over the years. He taught me that hard work never goes out of style and to always be prepared for interviews, meetings, discussions, everything. Work hard.

Create a strong and consistent identity—your name and reputation are your best assets. I couldn’t ask for a better mentor.

What advice would you give to a bride-to-be about her wedding?

Enjoy every moment—it goes by too quickly!

How do you think motherhood will change you?

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Holiday Each Christmas, your ‘stuff ’ just seems to grow. Cards, Santa hats, lights, wreaths, candles… it never ends.

Everyone has the same stuff, and giving it away would be impossible. Why not show your creative holiday spirit this year?

Use the conventional festive décor, unconventionally.

• STRINGS OF LIGH T Illuminate things other than a tree or your home. Combine strings of still-functioning bulbs and wrap them around a large candleholder for a festive tabletop centerpiece, or a basket filled with Christmas balls or pine cones for an elegant, soft glow. Allowing bulbs to bunch around a wreath will still provide maximum holiday impact, even hiding a few unlit bulbs.

• H O L I DAY C A R D S There are many ways to display holiday cards, but what do you do with them after the holidays have come and gone, aside from recycling them? Take advantage of the beautiful, festive art by cutting off the card covers and shaping them into fun gift tags for wrapping as exciting as your gift.

• C A N DY C A N E S During the holidays, these treats are given out like…candy. Everywhere you turn, kids, coworkers and even mall Santas are passing out these festive treats. Instead of going into sugar overdrive, decorate a small, artificial white tree with these candies, and place it in your foyer or on a side table as a small holiday token for guests.

• P E R S O N A L I Z E D H O L I DAY G I F T W R A P Instead of purchasing rolls of gift wrap, make gift giving truly special with personalized paper. Choose letter styles, colors, wording and even photos to make your presents stand out. Including personal greetings adds a unique extra sure to create lasting memories.

• ORNAM E N TS As ornaments pile up over the years representing life’s precious moments, some Christmas balls become edged out of the tree.

Bring those ornaments into the dining room as place holders for a fine holiday meal, leaving the metal top in place. Remove the metal top, and, by gluing the ball to a flat base, it can also be used as a vase or a candle holder, specifically for tapers. Matching Christmas balls or even mismatched ones still add a great splash of color and sparkle to a tabletop or buffet.

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I HEAR A LOT ABOUT JEWELRY WARDROBING: WHAT ARE THE “MUSTHAVE” ITEMS? While there are no hard and fast rules, a great timepiece is an absolute essential. Since you wear this item often, if not daily, it should be something that embraces your personal style and suits your way of life (i.e. don’t get a leather strap or dainty diamond-encrusted model if you swim or play sports every day).

There are many great options in well-priced materials such as ceramic, stainless steel and gold. Select features that meet your needs and reflect your personality.

Another key item is a necklace or pendant that has special meaning to you, or showcases your individual style. Keep in mind that since your neck area is one of the first things people notice, a distinctive piece is memorable. Lastly, select great earrings that you don’t have to think about. These could be diamond studs, bold hoops, or something more elaborate, but keep it relevant to your regime, something you can put on and then forget about for the day!

WHAT SHOULD I KNOW ABOUT FALL/WINTER 2011 JEWELRY TRENDS?

I NEED SOME GIFT IDEAS FOR MEN: ANY SUGGESTIONS?

Jewelry is certainly an integral part of a woman’s wardrobe, perfect for jazzing up any outfit. Though we all have those traditional jewelry pieces, wearing them on a daily basis hardly inspires enthusiasm. So mix it up! To ensure that your look doesn’t get pigeonholed, diversify your jewelry collection to include trend pieces that can be paired with classics.

According to top designers around the globe, fall/winter 2011 is the season to go bold!

Chunky statement jewelry in bright colors is a key fashion trend—choose pieces that stand out from, rather than blend in with, your outfit.

Go for extra-large bracelets, shiny danglers for ears, notable necklaces. If you’re a fan of motifs, now’s the time to mix and match various icons (animal, floral, religious) to create a unique look that’s very “you.”

Lastly, remember to invest in bangles (or other bold bracelets) this season, a must-have for every fashionista. Those who love chunky rings can brandish huge retro-inspired styles that not only look great but are also easy on the pocketbook.

Whether your guy’s a corporate type or a musician, there’s some great new men’s jewelry in our store. Obviously, a good watch is always the ultimate gift and we have plenty of fabulous options. (Many of today’s best styles are more elegant and classic than in seasons past; rose gold is also trending.)

Cuff links are always a great gift, allowing a man to express his personality, even in the boardroom. Choose a motif that relates to his interests or passions (sailing, golf), or match the gemstone or enamel to his favorite color.

For the guy who’s cool and contemporary, neck or wrist jewelry that combines high-tech metals with natural and/or precious materials will bring out his inner rockstar. You know it’s in there somewhere!

A romantic idea: why not buy each other new gold or platinum bands to celebrate your love and your ever-evolving relationship?

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Choose a notice-me necklace to update your jewelry wardrobe.

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MIXED MATERIALS FORMERLY FROWNED UPON, MIXED METALS AND STONES RULED THE FALL 2011 RUNWAYS.

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Hit the Links DICK TRACY’S RADIO WATCH HAS NOTHING ON TAG HEUER’S NEW LINK LUXURY SMARTPHONES. BY ROBERT HAYNES-PETERSON

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t’s been a busy year for TAG Heuer, with new releases like the limited edition Monza Chronograph evoking (and updating) 1930s Italian race culture, the introduction of the Carrera Heritage Collection, which harkens back to the 1960s, and landing the official watch and eyewear partnership for the 2011 Monaco Grand Prix. With an eye to the 21st century, the company also released the ultra-high frequency Microtimer Flying 1000 concept chronograph, which it says is the first mechanical chronograph precise to 1,000th of a second.

Perhaps the most intriguing innovation for the company this year is the recent introduction of the TAG Heuer Link, an Android-powered luxury smartphone. This marks the company’s second foray into high-tech electronics, following the 2008 launch of the Meridiist mobile phone.

The Link, billed as “the first Swiss luxury touchscreen smartphone,” combines elements of TAG Heuer’s emphasis on watchmaking precision and design with avant-garde technological prowess.

The hand-assembled phone features Android’s 2.2 OS, eight gigs of built-in memory, a five-megapixel camera with auto focus and flash, 480x800 pixel/16 million color screen resolution, MP3 player (with available apps for FM radio and DivX video, and eventually video conferencing), along with all the usual niceties like Bluetooth tech, WiFi/WAPI

connectability and 3.5G download speeds (where available). The entire Android library of apps is at your fingertips, but the phone also comes preloaded with a host of TAG Heuer-themed add-ons.

This, however, is where the Link phone diverges from the average, minimalist smartphone. Luxury touches begin with the battery cover, available in calfskin, 3D carbon leather, alligator or white lizard. Watch elements—a beveled face, watchband-inspired leather covers, a Carrerainspired crown and an etched TAG Heuer logo—draw on TAG Heuer’s 150year heritage.

A variety of models offer up unique stitching, trim and housing: The “3D Carbon Leather” (in red or brown) is as sleek as a security briefcase, with satin-brushed stainless steel housing and contrast stitching. “Prestige” (in black or brown) is wrapped in alligator leather and features rose gold highlights on the loudspeaker, earpiece and crown. The exclusive “White Lizard” model (just released in September 2011) is encased in white lizard skin, with polished stainless steel sides and rear cover, set with over 1,000 VS-1 clear diamonds (2.53 total carat weight).

Like TAG Heuer’s watches, the Link smartphone is designed for the most up-to-date functionality, but also to impress. In both cases, it crosses the finish line far ahead of the competition.

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Keeping It Real WHY THE WORLD GOLD COUNCIL HAS ADDED A DOSE OF HUMOR TO THEIR NEW MARKETING CAMPAIGN.

he fact that almost 78 percent of women in the U.S. purchase gold wedding bands (according to a study

by The Knot Market Intelligence) should keep the folks at the World Gold Council pretty happy. But according to Michael Pace, VP of marketing for the U.S. at the World Gold Council, there is no reason to get complacent. In fact, by adding some levity to their ad campaign, this organization is reminding both brides and grooms that gold plays a central role in a happy marriage.

“We’re changing the tone of how we speak to younger consumers who are searching for their marriage bands, so the ads really engage them and stand out in the bridal category,” Pace explains. “The ‘Gold Makes it a Marriage’ campaign is also backed up big time by a new Facebook page with videos, ads and some very interactive features.”

There’s even a ‘Makes it a Match’ app that takes information from your Facebook page and your partner’s, comparing them to show what you have in common.

The main message of the new campaign, according to Pace, is that most of the intricate details of your wedding (no matter how special) don’t last, and even the memories eventually fade, but the rings remain with you always. A gold marriage band is a symbol of a timeless and precious relationship and should therefore be a priority in your list of purchases for your wedding. “Your great uncle nearly breaking a hip to Bust a Move makes it a wedding; gold makes it a marriage” is a typical headline from the campaign. Then there’s a wonderful video, in which real married couples of all ages are asked about specific aspects of the big day. As might be predicted, their memories are vague and inconsistent; their responses are thus highly comical, especially some of the details that young couples obsess over (e.g. “We argued about the exact angle to set up the chairs…”).

“Gold is the original and authentic metal of love and was used for marriage bands by the Romans as far back as the 2nd century A.D.,” explains Pace. “Our new campaign focuses on this intrinsic value: your relationship is genuine—make sure your ring is too. Our goal is to create an emotional connection with both brides and grooms…”

And speaking of grooms, Pace says 97 percent of married men in the U.S. wear a wedding band, according to The Knot Market Intelligence study, and that most often it’s the only piece of jewelry they wear.

So we say to those brides-to-be: You want him to keep the ring on his finger? Make sure it’s fabulous and make sure it’s real gold!

THE MESSAGE IS THE MESSAGE A key advantage of using gold for wedding bands is that it’s highly malleable and thus engravable. In fact, throughout the ages, messages printed on gold bands have revealed many wonderful secrets of adoration and adulation. For those who can’t get beyond ‘I luv u’, here are a few suggestions: To the moon and back • Worth waiting for • A deal’s a deal • A lifetime of happiness • You jump, I jump See www.facebook.com/gold for more information about how ‘Gold Makes it a Marriage’ B R I D A L

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BY HANNAH ROTH These platinum, sapphire and diamond rings are very similar to the engagement ring worn by Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge.

Shine On CHOOSE THE METAL THAT’S HOT WITH THE STARS.

latinum has long been heralded as the crème de la crème of jewelry settings. Not only is the metal durable and resistant to corrosion, but platinum is also rare and eternal, much like the qualities of love. Most celebrities choose platinum for their rings because they want their large diamonds (20.5 carats in Kim Kardashian’s case!) to be as radiant and beautifully showcased as possible.

Another admirable quality of platinum is its natural white color, which flawlessly sets off the brilliance of the diamond and enhances the wowfactor. Here, some sparkling examples of why platinum is a gorgeous option for highlighting a gorgeous rock: Emily Blunt’s engagement to John Krasinski was made even more special by the addition of her three-carat Edwardian diamond and platinum ring. The custom-designed ring features side-scalloped detailing of alternating diamond and platinum ripples, emphasizing the

flawless cut and clarity of the center stone impeccably.

The unique engagement ring given to Katherine Heigl by nowhusband Josh Kelley boasts a three-carat pear shaped diamond flanked by rows of pavé diamonds. The everlasting quality of platinum jewelry is apparent in this design—half of the platinum band is actually from Heigl’s mother’s own engagement ring!

Beyonce and Jay-Z, the power-couple to rival all power-couples, exhibit their love in an equally powerful fashion. Beyonce’s 18-carat emerald-cut diamond set in platinum is reportedly worth $5 million and is a prime example of the brilliance and clarity a diamond can project when properly displayed.

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This brilliant cut diamond with pavé surround is comparable to Natalie Portman’s platinum and diamond engagement ring.

This three-stone ring closely resembles Kim Kardashian’s 20.5 carat stunner.

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• Platinum is naturally white, so it won’t cast any color on a diamond.

• Platinum will never fade or change color.

• Platinum is the strongest metal, making it the best option to securely hold large diamonds.

• Platinum is eternal, with everlasting radiance and durability.

• Platinum won’t chip or scratch.

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hether out on tour or singing on her home stage, Carrie Underwood is always polished to perfection. At American Idol’s finale results show, the cute country star rocked in a long-sleeved mini dress. Her Art Deco diamond and raspberry tourmaline drop earrings play off the geometric pattern of her dress and add a pop of color.

Classic: the definition of Paula Patton at the 2011 Simon Wiesenthal National Tribute Dinner. In a simple black spaghetti strap sheath, she let her 18K yellow gold and diamond earrings steal the show, proving she knows how to accessorize Just Wright.

If anyone can convince us that bronzer is overrated, it’s this light-skinned lady. Rachel McAdams looked anything but bland for the premiere of Sleeping Beauty at the 64th Annual Cannes Film Festival. Fierce red lips and an armful of diamond bangles added a feminine touch to her menswear-inspired neutrals.

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Jennifer Morrison knows how to make an entrance! At Comic-Con 2011 in San Diego, she clearly dazzled the crowd in simple but stunning 18 karat yellow gold hoop earrings, an understated accent to her multi-colored accessories. Olivia Wilde is reputed to be one of Hollywood’s most confident leading ladies. To the premiere of Universal’s “Cowboys and Aliens” she appeared as elegant as ever in stacked rings and an intricate white gold and rose cut diamond bracelet. A sure showstopper!

Erin Andrews is always radiant! While her beautiful smile is brilliant on its own, it is further enhanced by sparkling earrings. Here, for the 36th annual Gracie Awards Gala at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, Andrews wears amazing diamond chandelier earrings with pavé diamond accents. WOW!

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tunning photographs and comprehensive information on some of the world’s most beloved jewelry designers are just part of the magic of a wonderful new book, Vintage Jewelry Design: Classics to Collect & Wear, by Caroline Cox (Sterling Publishing Co. NYC, 2010).

By illustrating the history of jewelry as it pertains to lifestyle, the reader is transported through the decades, presented with an informative account of how jewelry has evolved from 1890 until the present. The book beautifully describes the meaning behind jewelry styles of the past and explains how specific items connect to the beloved celebrities of each era.

The bottom line: Jewelry is art. And like art, it reflects the social and political circumstances of a particular time and place.

Like art, it causes us to view the world in a whole different light.

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IT’S A LOT MORE THAN COOKING... BY DONALD CHARLES RICHARDSON

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n a quiet afternoon, an American tourist wandering around a shop in Rome struck up a conversation with the young woman behind the counter. After chatting for a few minutes, the saleswoman looked curiously at the customer, then leaned forward and confidentially asked why the visitor was shopping instead of sightseeing. “After all,” she whispered, “you have everything in the U.S.” It’s true that finding things to bring home is becoming increasingly difficult. Every fashion house in the world is represented in the U.S., and American jewelry shops not only have a full range of pieces created in America, but an elaborate and extensive collection of European designs as well. That leaves T-shirts, baseball caps and coffee mugs. Do you really need another one?

There is one other thing, one aspect of a vacation that won’t shrink, fade, or crack over time: memories. Walking through the Piazza San Marco late at night, your first moments in the Basilique du Sacré-Cœur, watching

the Ceremony of the Keys at the Tower of London… while cooking dinner.

For some people, the last thing they want to do during a holiday is see the inside of a kitchen. But there are many others who find the opportunity to learn a new dish to be a marvelous souvenir. Coming home with cooking knowledge has several advantages. It’s not something that needs to be declared at customs. An innovative dish can kick your confidence up a notch and make you feel like a real chef. And, of course, once a group of friends are gathered around your dining room table, you’ll have the perfect opportunity to tell your trapped guests all about your vacation.

Cooking classes have in fact become a staple at leading restaurants and hotels all over the world. At the Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, the hotel’s chefs, under the direction of executive chef Siegfried Eisenberger (1998 coach of the Apprentice Team and captain of the U.S. Culinary Olympic Team) guide novices to gourmets through topics such as Entertaining at Home, Summer Grilling, Hors d’oeuvres Made Easy and Dessert Specialties.

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island), where the chef teaches about Cretan food. Next, everyone adjourns to the kitchen for a practical lesson featuring local ingredients. Of course, all sit down together to share the meal and a bottle of the local wine.

Chef Philippe Masseglia at the famous Le Bartolomeo restaurant at the Hotel Guanahani on St. Barths also takes a casual approach to cooking classes. Guests who dine at his restaurant and like a particular item on the menu can simply ask how it’s made. They’re invited into the chef’s kitchen where he greets them as friends, opens a bottle of wine, and teaches them how to prepare their favorite dish.

Nearly everyone (except maybe Greeks and Italians) agrees that French cooking is the ultimate gastronomic experience. The French take both cooking and eating very seriously and the country abounds in cooking classes.

These two are bound to whet the appetite.

In the Loire Valley, the Château Hotel de la Bourdaisiere is a magnificent 15th-century castle owned by Prince Louis Albert de Broglie.

In this sophisticated and majestic environment, the park and the gardens are cultivated in the big market garden tradition. To bring to light the simple beauty found in a vegetable, the master gardener sets flowers and aromatic herbs in original arrangements in crannies of chestnut trees around the property. There are also 80 acres of park and historic gardens including a grand vegetable garden, famous for its collection of 650 tomato varieties (the château hosts an annual tomato festival). Here, cooking classes are many and may include harvesting produce from the garden, preparing lunch or dinner under the guidance of the chef, and even tours of local vineyards.

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To make you feel even more official, the Broadmoor will arrange for you to take your apron home with you.

In the summer, guests at the Hasting House Country House Hotel on Salt Spring Island in British Columbia are invited to catch Dungeness crabs.

You’ll board a boat, help pull up a crab trap, and learn how to clean and prepare your catch. Finally, the executive chef teaches guests how to cook crab specialties and everyone sits down to a communal dinner.

Then there’s the Borgo Santo Pietro, a 13th-century villa surrounded by 13 acres of gardens in the Tuscan hillside not far from Florence. In this peaceful setting (800 years ago pilgrims rested here on their way to Rome) cooking classes are held in the kitchen, under the guidance of chefs Richard Gynn or Nicole Ianesi. Guests have the choice of cooking a pasta, bread, or dessert item. If you want to truly indulge in Tuscan cooking, each year in April and October Borgo Santo Pietro offers a three-night, two-day Tuscan cooking experience. This special package features a visit to the cheese production hub in the local village of Palazzetto and a tour of the herb and vegetable gardens at Borgo, guided by the veggie garden keeper, Davide. After gathering ingredients, cooking classes begin with traditional Tuscan specialties: breads, antipasti, pastas and sauces.

Also in Tuscany is Villa Le Maschere. Built in the 16th-century by the Bettini family, this villa is situated in the hills of the Mugello region near Lake Bilancino. The stunning site is important not just for aesthetic reasons but because Mugello has the highest agricultural production rate in all of Tuscany. In its

COOKING CLASSES HAVE BECOME A STAPLE AT LEADING RESTAURANTS AND HOTELS ALL OVER THE WORLD. panorama, white wild boar and sheep feed on chestnuts and porcini and the region’s famous cattle graze freely. Naturally, this location has a dramatic effect on the cooking classes.

Master Chef Fabio Matteo Danzo begins his classes by selecting from the region’s (and the season’s) freshest ingredients. Students prepare a meal at the hotel’s Il Pioppo Nero restaurant. Once the cooking is completed it’s tutti a tavola overlooking the Tuscan countryside from which the wonderful meal emanated.

The Greeks are famous for their hospitality, particularly around the dinner table; it’s not unusual for meals to go on for hours. One of the most famous areas for food is the island of Crete. Here, not only is the cuisine delicious, it’s also rumored to be one of the healthiest diets in the world. The Cretans eat primarily only what they grow or make. At the lovely Avli in Rethymnon, the cooking classes are relaxed events. Guests are invited to gather in the garden restaurant (one of the most beautiful locations on the

The Château d’Ancy-le-Franc, in Burgundy, is a Renaissance palace. It’s considered a work of art, by the famous Italian architect Sébastiano Serlio, master of symmetry and of 16th-century architecture, who was summoned to the French court by François I. The château sits on the lands of the Dukes of Burgundy and contains the largest collection of Renaissance murals in France. Cooking classes are taught by Parisian chef Judicael Ruch and take place in the old kitchens, which in the 17th century belonged to Louis XIV’s famous minister, the Marquess of Louvois, and once even hosted the king.

Each course is paired with Laroche wines from the region.

There’s more to gain than simply learning how to sauté or mix. Along with chefs and other students, you’ll meet sommeliers, gardeners and pastry experts. And once you arrive back at home, you can enthrall your guests with tales of kitchen adventures as you serve your latest accomplishment. As Julia Child said, “Dining with one’s friends and family is certainly one of life’s primal delights, both soul-satisfying and eternal.”

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Having It All WHY SACRIFICE INTIMACY FOR VARIETY WHEN YOU CAN HAVE BOTH? BY LENORE RICH

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adore the warmth and sophistication of a small ship (why should I dine with thousands?) yet hate to forego the myriad activities of a large one. Wanting both options, and unsure if I’d be craving a burger bar or a sushi bar, a pomegranate martini or a double chocolate milkshake,

I set out to discover a “luxurious and healthful small ship experience” aboard a mega-ship.

Just to be safe, I booked two one-week cruises aboard Celebrity’s award-winning Solstice Class ships, each easily housing 2,850 passengers

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and touted by Frommer’s as “the most fragrantly beautiful mega-ships ever built.” Venues include a spa (with treatments like bamboo massage, acupuncture, Botox, and 14K gold facials), a fitness center with spectacular water views, and state-of-the-art theaters (one equipped for “cirque-type” aerialists). Lounge options include a martini bar with frosted counters and a molecular bar tended by lab coat wearing mixologists who create tantalizing smoking concoctions with liquid nitrogen. Consider the “Lawn Club”, a half-acre of real grass on which you can play bocce, hone your putting skills, sunbathe, picnic or sip chardonnay under the stars. And—to satisfy the newly-emerging cruise demographic of 30 to 50 year olds—a fabulous nightclub! y mission was to have it all, but without the lines, crowds and 5,000-plus calories a day (despite my husband’s desire for all of this!). So here’s what I found: Booking one of 130 coveted “spa-inspired” AquaClass staterooms grants exclusive entry to “Blu”, a signature dining room that “puts a spin on spa cuisine.” Here, open-seating breakfasts (smoothies and frittatas included) and healthful dinners are available in a serene, intimate setting.

Unlimited access to the relaxation room and “Persian Gardens” (a peaceful enclave within the spa), Frette robes, Hansgrohe shower panels, and a spa concierge are among the enhancements. If spa-inspired is not your thing but pampering is, consider Concierge Class or a Butler suite.

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WOULD I CRAVE A POMEGRANATE MARTINI OR A CHOCOLATE MILKSHAKE?

Don’t Leave Home Without It! • Pack sample sizes of suntan lotions, insect repellent and cosmetics. Consider ear plugs, chargers, a mini flashlight, crazy glue, baggies.

• An over-the-door shoe caddy or organizer is a space saver in the cabin and a catch-all for small items.

• Duct tape, now in an array of colors and patterns, can save the day. Repair a torn hem or handbag, secure rattling hangers or drawers in rocky seas, secure your favorite cap to the deck chair or personalize your black luggage for easy identification. Turquoise? Leopard? Go for it!

• Copies of passports, credit cards, tickets and prescriptions (including eyeglasses) should be left with a contact and also carried with you. Or why not email them to yourself for easy access?

• Cross pack with your travel companion. If one bag is lost or delayed you’ll each have something to wear!

And seriously consider travel insurance for those unexpected problems.

• Alert credit card companies, particularly if traveling out of the country, and find out which of them assess (hidden) foreign purchase fees, often 3%.

• A current passport with an expiration date well beyond your travel return date is crucial. Check the expiration when booking your trip. Need a visa?

Injections? Plan ahead!

Specialty restaurants were well worth the surcharge. In Murano, five (gorgeous!) servers treated our party of four royally, flambéing, deboning and tossing contemporary French cuisine tableside. Qsine, one of the most innovative restaurants on land or sea, was a culinary adventure. Forewarned that this venue is best experienced with others, our table of eight newfound friends perused menu offerings on iPads and Rubics-cube-likegizmos. The internationally-themed food was creative, delicious and outrageous, evoking much good cheer for the duration of our four-hour meal. (Although we missed the evening’s scheduled entertainment, we created our own.)

To avoid the elaborate lunch buffet on sea days (a tough task since the aroma is hard to resist), we opted for lunch at the more sedate creperie, conveniently located near the gelateria! (Those in the know head here as soon as they board.)

Celebrity has designed on-board programs categorized as Savour, Discover and Renew. I can hone the art of wine pairing or choose to detox for health and weight loss. I can learn a new language with Rosetta Stone or practice it in the iLounge. An urge to tango? Prepare a gourmet meal?

How about a Smithsonian lecturer? The possibilities are overwhelming... so I head to the spa to de-stress!

Clearly, there’s something for every taste on the high seas and I know I’ll be back to try it all! Or I can just sink into the closest cocoon chair with a pineapple caipirinha and do absolutely nothing!

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WITH LIMITED STORAGE AND NEW AIRLINE WEIGHT REGULATIONS, PACKING LIGHT IS KEY. • Create a wardrobe based on solid neutrals. (Yes— sage is a neutral!) Fabulous accessories are key. Will your tablemates remember that you wore the same “column of black” on multiple evenings, or will they remember your gorgeous leopard scarf, red belt, or statement necklace?

• Men: Good time to come out of your comfort zone with great belts, ties and watches. Try that pink or lavender shirt you won’t wear at home and prepare for compliments.

• Note: Several cruise lines have relaxed their dress code to Country Club Casual. Those who lament leaving their gown or tux at home, play up the accessories. Diamonds and gemstones spell instant black tie glamour.

• Consider the purchase of a new camera or laptop on board. Celebrity, an authorized Apple reseller, gives lessons in the iLounge—you’ll have the entire cruise to get advice from the experts.

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by Nuala O’Donovan

Sensational Ceramics FROM MUD TO MARVELS BY JACQUELIN CARNEGIE to see how this history informs even the most contemporary pieces by today’s ceramists.”

Irish Inspirations “The Clay Girls” is how these three supremely talented artists jokingly refer to themselves. Each one takes inspiration from nature and then, in a uniquely distinctive way, pushes the technical boundaries of the clay.

SARA FLYNN It’s hard to believe that Sara Flynn’s pieces are solid material—they have the contours of shapes still in the process of forming.

Flynn’s hand-thrown pieces—sculptural, decorative vessels—are meant to highlight movement and volume. Her husband, Stuart Poole, develops all

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orget candy dishes and coffee mugs: today’s potters are creating museum-quality work. These artists in particular—Sara Flynn, Frances Lambe and Nuala O’Donovan in Ireland; Felicity Aylieff in England; and Daphne Corregan, an American in France—are producing pieces of “material poetry.”

“Clay has a history that stretches back to the beginning of man’s creativity,” explains Brian Kennedy, curator and arts consultant for the Crafts Council of Ireland. “As a material, it occupies that great position between functional and artistic. Over the ages, artists have used clay to create everything from cooking vessels to religious effigies. It’s fascinating

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Clockwise from left: Butterfly Season (Hú Dié Ji Jié) and a stunning collection of seven-foot high “vases” made in China by Felicity Aylieff; Nuala O’Donovan’s porcelain Teasel Chrysanthemum; Daphne Corregan’s Communicating Vessels; Spiny Indented Form by Frances Lambe the glazes, many based on ancient Chinese ones whose ingredients and firing methods remain the same today.

“Initially, I went to the Crawford College of Art in Cork to be a painter,” Flynn explains. “But I got my hands on clay and was hooked. I’m also intrigued by the history of the material, and my own work is influenced by 20th-century potters such as Hans Coper and Joanna Constantinidis. In 1998, I began working with porcelain and instantly fell in love with it. Hand-throwing demands focus and calm; it’s an amazing way to spend one’s ‘working’ day!”

FRANCES LAMBE Perhaps because Frances Lambe’s studio at Allardstown in County Louth is in a renovated cowshed, her pieces look as if they have been “birthed” by Mother Nature.

“Time stands still when I’m working with clay,” Lambe says. “I work slowly, carefully developing ideas. My inspiration comes from an interest in marine biology, botany, geometry, geography and astronomy, and a deep connection to the place where I live—the glacial-formed ‘drumlin’ landscape and the rocky shoreline, where the land meets the sea.”

NUALA O’DONOVAN Before Nuala O’Donovan went to the Crawford College of Art in Cork to study ceramics, she studied architectural drawing and environmental interior design and construction. It shows. Working in porcelain, she creates structural marvels that reflect the natural world.

“The starting point for my work has always been patterns from nature,” O’Donovan says. “The forms are constructed slowly, over a period of weeks or months, and fired a number of times during the process. The finished forms reflect regular patterns as well as the irregular characteristics found in nature.”

East-West Porcelain Poetry FELICITY AYLIEFF One of the reasons Felicity Aylieff, senior tutor at the Royal College of Art in London, likes working in clay is its long history as a material. Consequently, she spent a six-month residency in Jingdezhen, China, known for centuries as a renowned porcelain center. The specific

project she had in mind was making a series of large-scale vessels, using traditional techniques but applying them in her own innovative way. This resulted in a number of beautiful, seven-foot high porcelain “vases” covered with decorative butterflies, insects and flowers, reminiscent of traditional Chinese vases.

“My fascination with the color palette and patterns of 18th- and 19thcentury Chinese porcelain is a constant source of decorative inspiration,” Aylieff reveals. “At art school I studied ceramics, but my minor was textiles.

It’s from the textiles that I can trace back my interest in color and pattern, which in recent years has become a bit of an obsession in my work.”

Franco-American Flair DAPHNE CORREGAN American Daphne Corregan went to France to study ceramics and never left the region. Today, in addition to doing her own work, she teaches ceramics at the Pavillon Bosio, Superior School for the Visual Arts in Monaco. Her work is usually made from raku clay, hand-built with coils. In the past, the pieces were either raku-fired or smoked. More recently, they’ve been gas-fired. A lifelong interest in fabrics and folk clothing has influenced Corregan’s work, as have extensive travels to places like West Africa, North Africa, China and Egypt.

“Traveling is a great source of inspiration,” Corregan notes. “The art, architecture, design, traditional crafts, textiles, ethnic costumes and jewelry of other cultures are compelling stimuli for me. Teaching is also inspiring. I tell my students that all artists must think and prepare, and be aware of everything happening around them, from economic crises to new scientific discoveries.”

In addition to numerous galleries and museums, Sara Flynn, Frances Lambe and Nuala O’Donovan will exhibit work at dubh—dialogues in black this fall, at the American Irish Historical Society (www.aihs.org) in New York. Felicity Aylieff and Daphne Corregan will have pieces at the International Sculpture Objects & Functional Art Fair, SOFA NY (www.sofaexpo.com) in spring 2012.

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At Hamilton Jewelers, we have an elite staff of jewery designers and craftsmen that work in our on-site workshops to provide our clients with customized and bespoke jewelry items. One of our most respected and esteemed master jewelers, Gustav Grundman, has been in the jewelry industry since 1969, and with Hamilton since 1999. His career has spanned the globe, his craftsmanship has won international awards and his creativity and skill are unequaled.

Born in Riga, Latvia during the height of communism, Gustav grew up in a musical and artistic family. While not necessarily intent on becoming a jeweler, Gustav explored different trades at the Institute of Polygraph, and ended up studying jewelry.

He began mentoring relationships with old world jewelry masters from a bygone era, whose craftsmanship and dedication to their profession encouraged Gustav to focus further in the industry.

In 1969, Gustav was accepted to the Academy of Arts, to the class of design, and upon graduation he started his work as a designer and model maker. In 1978, for the first time in history, Soviet designers were invited to participate in the Diamonds International Awards competition, sponsored by DeBeers and considered the “Oscars of jewelry-making.” He submitted three sketches and crafted one piece, working on it for four weeks up to 12 hours a day. After what seemed an interminable waiting time, Gustav learned that he was selected from the 639 participants as one of the top 25 winners, and the first from the Soviet Union. While the ceremony for the awards was in Paris, the government deemed his attendance at the awards as “unncessesary” and so celebrated his achievement at the French Embassy in Moscow.

Regardless of how he celebrated the momentous occasion, a win was a win, and this one was huge.

In 1992, Gustav came to the United States with his wife, Marina, and began working for a local jeweler in Buffalo, New York. In 1999, Gustav came to Hamilton Jewelers, where his innate creativity and skill has been crafting beautiful pieces ever since.

Gustav’s jewelry comes from the belief that “Inspiration is always in knowledge and creative imagination. Is it possible if craftsmanship and the talent of people creating the beauty are lost? There were the Greeks and Etruscans, there were the Romans and Celts, there were Benvenutto Cellini and Dinglinger, there was Castellani, were and are Fabergé, Buccelati, Cartier…” Spoken like a true artisan.

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A Fine Jewelry Puzzle

Dazzle & Shine ACROSS 1. This cut has 56 facets and is used on most diamonds today, since it maximizes reflected light (a stone’s natural fire).

2. Ring that features an insignia, monogram, coat of arms, or family crest 4. Method of applying enamel to metal in which the design is first outlined on the metal surface using a metal wire. The space between the wires is then filled with enamel and fired to a glossy sheen.

5. From the French for “lemon,” a rare yellow type of quartz, a semi-precious stone that ranges in color from pale yellow to orange to golden brown 7. Design style (also known as Belle Epoque) popularized during the reign of Edward VII of England (1901-1910), describing jewelry that is delicate and elegant, often featuring bows, diamonds and filigree 8. A stone (usually a diamond) that has been cut into a long, rectangular shape; “stick” or “rod” in French 10. One of the flat surfaces of a cut gemstone or glass 13. Often referred to as the finest of the precious metals 15. Pearls produced by the large oyster Pinctada maxima in white, silver and gold.

These tend to be the largest, rarest and most expensive pearls, coveted for their soft glow and large size.

16. A trinket or piece of jewelry thought to be a protection against evil 18. A mineral, a type of chrysoberyl, which appears to be different colors depending on whether it is viewed in natural or artificial light 21. Gemstone with a rounded, domed surface with no facets; a carbuncle 22. Ring set with a single stone

DOWN 1. The amount of white light that reflects through or from the surface of a gemstone 3. A yellow-green variety of olivine used as a gem; the birthstone for August 6. Intricate metalwork that is often open to the back, frequently flowery with many curves and spirals 9. Form of the mineral quartz, most popular in purple, but can range in color from pale lavender to a deep, reddish purple, to green;

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birthstone for February 11. Popularized during the Victorian era, carvings traditionally done with shell or stone. Popular motifs include a silhouette, bust, or florals, carved in relief with a contrasting color background.

12. Design style popular from 1895 through World War I, characterized by curves, naturalistic designs and sensual art 13. An organic gem grown within oysters and a few other mollusks, formed after a foreign object (like a tiny stone) has made its way into the mollusk’s shell 14. Dark colored pearls produced by the large, black-lipped pearl oyster, a mollusk found in the tropical Indo-Pacific Ocean; also called black pearls

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15. Popularized in the Edwardian era, a very long necklace that showcases either a tassel or pendant. Traditional styles used rope or metal fashioned to look like rope.

17. Japanese word meaning “something as tiny as you can imagine,” such as a grain of sand. Used originally to describe very small pearls, it’s now used to refer to all very small nacre baroque pearls.

19. Translucent fossilized tree resin that comes in many colors, including yellow.

Rubbing this gem produces static electricity.

20. A white precious metal that’s extremely expensive and is often used to plate precious and base metals, giving jewelry a hard, platinum-like sheen

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