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LET’S CELEBRATE! It’s hard to imagine what Charles London would have pictured London Jewelers becoming 85 years later—and now four generations strong! We’re happy to invite you to join us in our celebration marking this significant anniversary, as we look back on our history and look forward to the future.

We give special thanks to Fran and Mayer, the patriarchs of the London Jewelers family who, at 90 and 92, still come to work every single day with excitement, setting the standard we strive to live up to.

So many changes have come and gone in the jewelry industry since 1926, when Charles London opened a small shop to sell jewelry and repair clocks and wrist watches on the Gold Coast of Long Island, in Glen Cove, NY. Our family has grown and we have expanded to larger spaces and new stores. We have reached out to so many new and wonderful vendors and customers, who have now become part of the London family. We’re very proud of this milestone and look for ways to share it with our valued friends.

This 2011 spring/summer edition of Accent magazine brings you fashion forward jewelry ideas—new designers, exciting designs and our trusted favorites. We share our adventures in Africa, where we were not only able to take in the natural wonders and fascinating animals, but also learned about the latest technologies in diamond mining and how to bring socially responsible and trusted diamonds to our discerning clientele. While there, we also visited two orphanages, helping to perpetuate and give back to the countries that give us Mother Earth’s treasures. Also featured in this issue are two of our favorite events of 2010: Race for the Ring and Jingle Ball.

London Jewelers is especially happy to introduce our newest charity effort: raising funds to develop a no-kill shelter with spay and neuter services to protect pets in Alabama and across the South. We are hoping that this will be a model animal shelter, much needed to save lives not only in the South, but nationwide! We’ve created a special bracelet dedicated to raising funds for this most worthy cause.

News about the economy has finally turned optimistic and we can see real growth all around. Jewelry, diamonds, gold, precious metals and colored gems have developed not only as wonderful luxury items to enjoy every day, but also a real investment for the future. We see interest growing daily around the world, making this a great time to consider adding to your collection.

We look forward to a fabulous summer in the Hamptons; hope to see you there!

The London Family

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EXHIBITION

Set in Style

THE DAZZLING WORK OF VAN CLEEF & ARPELS

BY LAURIE OLIVIERI AND JENNIFER NORTHROP

et in Style: The Jewelry of Van Cleef & Arpels examines the renowned jewelry firm’s significant historical contributions to jewelry design and design innovation.

Organized by Sarah Coffin at the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum in New York City, the exhibition opened on February 18th and will run through June 5th.

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It features more than 300 works, including jewels, timepieces, fashion accessories and objets d’art by Van Cleef & Arpels, many of which were created exclusively for American clientele. Set in Style will be organized by six principal themes: Innovation, Transformation, Nature, Exoticism, Fashion and Personalities.

INNOVATION The most notable technical innovation created by Van Cleef & Arpels is the “Mystery Setting”, in which the setting does not show between the stones, creating a solid field of color.

This technique requires a highly skilled craftsman.

Bouquet brooch Designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. Paris, France ca.

1937. Platinum, Mystery Set rubies, diamonds.

California Collection.

TRANSFORMATION Objects that transform themselves into other objects, such as a necklace with a pendant that can become a brooch, are a hallmark of Van Cleef & Arpels.

NATURE The firm’s whimsical designs are

stylized to celebrate the spirit of the natural world rather than reality, and as such, its roses will never appear with thorns and its birds have no claws.

EXOTICISM The lure of exotic travel and an ever-widening international client base inspired Van Cleef & Arpels to produce objects inspired by all parts of the globe.

FASHION From its establishment, Van Cleef & Arpels vaunted accessories at the PATRICK GRIES/VAN CLEEF & ARPELS

highest level, such as the necessaire and later the fitted-out clutch, called the “Minaudière.” An invention of Van Cleef & Arpels, the Minaudière paired well with the clean lines of Chanel and other designers at the height of their popularity in the 1930s.

PERSONALITIES The exhibition will show the impact of trendsetting American women. Objects on view include a tiara worn by Grace Kelly, along with her engagement set; Elizabeth Taylor’s amethyst, coral and diamond bracelet and pendant earrings; and “Etruscan” cuffs similar to the ones worn by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.

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Contents

SPRING/SUMMER 2011 FEATURES 4 Welcome Letter 5 Exhibition: Set in Style 8 Interview: Larry Pettinelli of Patek Philippe 10 Chanel: Streamlined Style 12 Milestones: Our 85th Anniversary 14 Buccellati: One of a Kind 16 History: The Gold Coast 22 Haute off the Runway 26 Fashion: From the Runways 34 Accent Advisor 58 Advice: Diamond Buying Basics 60 Bridal Bling: Eye Candy 62 Contests: Race for the Ring 72 Brand Spotlight: RabLabs 74 Experiences: The Trip of a Lifetime 76 Investing in the Future: Jack Hanna & Partners in Conservation 80 Crystal Cruises: A Perfect Choice 84 Sponsorships: Jingle All the Way 88 Giving Back: Animals in Need 92 In the Hamptons: New and Noteworthy 94 Going Green: Quail Hill Farm

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Begin your own tradition.

Something truly precious holds its beauty forever.

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INTERVIEW

Larry Pettinelli, president, Patek Philippe, USA

The Next Generation

PATEK PHILIPPE IS ALWAYS LOOKING AHEAD. BY ROBERTA NAAS

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atek Philippe has long been regarded as the epitome of watchmaking. This legendary family-owned, Geneva-based brand has been crafting some of the finest watches in the world since 1839. Indeed, it has an impressive 70 patents to its credit and has won an amazing number of awards throughout its existence. Still, the brand continues to push the technological envelope, always on the cutting edge

“You never really own a Patek Philippe; you merely look after it for the next generation.” Indeed, perhaps more so than any other watch brand, Patek Philippe timepieces hold their value from decade to decade, century to century. In fact, Patek Philippe holds a record for achieving 15 of the 16 highest prices ever paid for a timepiece at auction. What’s more, at a Christie’s auction this past spring, a one-of-a-kind 1944 Ref. 1527

THE VALUE OF THESE WATCHES LIES IN THE INCREDIBLE WORKMANSHIP AND ESTEEMED COMPLEXITY. of research and development in an effort to bring the best horological masterpieces to the forefront. This manufacture produces everything in house according to the strictest standards of excellence.

For this and other reasons, the brand can easily stand by its tagline:

chronograph garnered $5.7 million, breaking a record for any yellow gold watch ever sold at auction.

Naturally, the value of these watches lies in their incredible workmanship and esteemed complexity. Patek Philippe makes about

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42,000 watches per year for worldwide consumption—and of the more complicated pieces, a very limited number are built. Only the finest, hand-picked jewelers around the globe are selected to carry this brand.

Here, in an exclusive interview, Larry Pettinelli, president of Patek Philippe, USA, discusses the steadfast commitment of the brand to excellence and its belief that even the younger generation—one that flicks open its iPhones to check the time—can still understand the affinity for a timepiece that will long outlast them.

Pettinelli has been at the helm of Patek Philippe in the U.S. for four years now, but he has been with the company since 1988, when he started as a trainee carrying watches for the son of the distributor. It was two years before Pettinelli was even allowed to write an order, and four years before he started discussing actual sales with retailers. “‘There’s no reason to rush,’ I remember the owners telling me,” says Pettinelli,

Larry Pettinelli, president, Patek Philippe, USA

the revered watches being built. In typical Patek Philippe style, the brand has also reorganized the way it services watches under warranty in America, and now offers faster turnaround by servicing most of their models in New York (instead of Switzerland).

“We also work more closely than ever with our retail jewelers to give them and their customers access to what they need in terms of fine products,” says Pettinelli. “We know that people have milestones in their lives to celebrate, and that they want to pick things with value, especially today when they are scrutinizing every dollar they spend. A Patek Philippe will have inherent value from the minute they purchase it to 20 years down the road, and 100 years down the road.”

According to Pettinelli, he has built a younger, higher-energy-level team at Patek Philippe that understands today’s generation.

“We don’t rest on our laurels, or take for granted that we are Patek and that’s it,” says Pettinelli. “We keep developing new products,

“IT’S IMPORTANT TO EMPHASIZE THAT WE ARE BUILDING WATCHES FOR THE NEXT GENERATION, NOT JUST FOR NOW,” SAYS PETTINELLI. “’Because when we hire someone, we hire them to stay for a long time.’”

And stay a long time, he did. Today, 22 years later, Pettinelli heads the company in America and admits that the time has gone by in a heartbeat. As the awareness of Swiss watches rose, Patek Philippe reached iconic status. As vintage watch collecting grew and global auctions became more and more prevalent, the value of Patek Philippe timepieces became world renowned. The brand blossomed and the challenges were met in the U.S. as they were around the world: with a creed of exclusivity, perfection and innovation.

In the four years Pettinelli has been in charge in America, he has taken a tighter reign over the brand’s distribution: closing about 40 retail doors and making the product even more exclusive. Just about 100 retailers across America are now authorized to carry Patek Philippe timepieces.

Those that do are superbly trained, and most travel to Switzerland to visit the workshops and witness

strategies and relationships. Our retailers are our partners, and we try to give them great tools for their customers—for generations to come.”

Among the most recent “great tools” are Annual Calendar watches, especially Refs. 5205 and 5207, the Nautilus timepieces for women and men, and the exciting steel Twenty-4 for women.

Additionally, Patek Philippe takes its Generations ad campaign to a different level, based on the concept of “Begin Your Own Tradition.” It is centered on the emotions inherent in relationships (fathers and sons, mothers and daughters) and conveys the enduring value and beauty of something precious. The new campaign introduces the line “Something truly precious holds its beauty forever.”

“It’s important to emphasize that we are building watches for the next generation, not just for now,” says Pettinelli. “We are not an old, stodgy, conservative company. We offer newness, innovation and excitement.”

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CHANEL

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o become a real classic, one must be ahead of one’s time. The J12 from CHANEL has become an icon in watchmaking, much like CHANEL No. 5 in the world of fragrance.

CHANEL launched its prestige watchmaking activity in 1987, and turned to G&F Chatelain, founded by brothers Georges and Francis Chatelain in 1947, for its expertise. As one of the world’s premiere watch assembly workshops, G&F Chatelain unites traditional skills and high-tech production methods, performed with the most experienced hands. All areas of production are gathered together in an 8,000 meter floor space, which allows the manufacturer full oversight of the production process.

In 2000, the J12 was born. It embodies many CHANEL milestones, as its first sports watch inspired by the nautical world, its first unisex watch, the first to be waterproof to 200 meters, the first with an automatic movement, and the first to be made of high-tech scratch resistant ceramic. J12 Chromatic, born out of titanium ceramic, represents the newest generation.

Step-by-step, the J12 acquires an inalterable resistance, comparable to the most noble of diamonds. As each component of the timepiece is

developed, there is one constant: the watchmakers’ eye must remain vigilant and decisive in his rigor of execution. The work of a tool is guided by a hand with intelligence and ingenuity.

Once the components have been carefully crafted, the J12 is not yet complete, as its elements are dispersed. The various parts must be assembled: the movement, developed and produced by Swiss specialists, its working order checked for precision and regularity; the watch hands, positioned in place before being trimmed with the bezel in unscratchable sapphire glass; the bracelet, composed of three completely articulated rows of links for greater flexibility and comfort; the diamonds, placed with great respect for the watch’s harmony of line, to enhance the mysterious high-tech ceramic with their intense dazzle; and finally, the CHANEL patented triple-folding butterfly-style buckle, made of gold or steel.

On the workbench, the J12 takes its final form of distinction and allure.

This watch of inalterable high-tech ceramic can stand up to any challenge for years to come. It is ready to go places and seek adventure. Though fully complete, the story of this timepiece has just begun.

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MILESTONES

Our 85th Anniversary

LONDON JEWELERS CELEBRATES 85 WONDERFUL YEARS IN BUSINESS

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ondon Jewelers believes in the American Dream. Our story began with a young man in Bialystock, Poland who taught himself how clocks worked by winding the one in the village square every day. Charles London blazed a trail to America in 1923, and like many young European men at the time, he left his wife and children back in the old country, hoping to make enough of a living in the New World to send for them later.

After passing through Ellis Island, Charles London settled in Glen Cove, on the North Shore of Long Island, where wealthy New Yorkers like the Vanderbilts and Morgans summered. With his knowledge of clocks, he approached a little watch and jewelry shop and asked for work. In 1926, after a three-year apprenticeship, Charles had saved enough money to open his own watch and clock repair shop. Soon after, he began to sell fine jewelry there too.

By 1929, Charles had become an American citizen. He sent a letter to Poland, to his wife Ida and their children, Harry, Rita and Fran, containing money for their trip to America. Fran, the youngest of the three, recalled her very first visit to the store upon their arrival in America, more than 80 years ago. “There it was: London Jewelers, our savior. It was a tiny, dark, humble

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shop that was built with dreams of hope, freedom and joy.”

Fran began to help her father in the store after her older siblings grew up, married and moved away.

She was reluctant at first—she had not planned to join the family business—but before long she found that she loved it.

One day, some friends introduced her to Mayer Udell, a young man who had escaped the Nazis in Poland in 1939. The two fell in love, and after seven years of dating, Mayer proposed. He bought Fran a ring at London Jewelers, and asked her father to help him choose it.

Mayer Udell soon joined his wife and father-in-law in the family business. Fran was a masterful sales woman, never letting a customer leave the store unhappy. Mayer learned how to buy jewelry and repair watches from Charles. Eventually, Mayer and Fran bought the store.

They had two sons, Ira (now chairman of the Ophthalmology Department at North Shore Long Island Jewish Hospital) and Mark, who joined the family business in 1972. His wife Candy followed, and together they began to bring the world’s finest jewelry and watch brands to Long Island. Their bold ideas, coupled with hard work and dedication, have brought London Jewelers to the forefront in the new millennium as one of

the country’s most highly respected independent jewelers.

From a single store on School Street, the London Jewelers empire quickly began to grow. In 1980, our location at Wheatley Plaza in Greenvale opened, closely followed by the flagship store in Americana Manhasset.

Today, Americana Manhasset encompasses 15,000 square feet, with plans on the drawing board for future expansion. The Wheatley store also expanded with a concept boutique, the first ever shop-in-shops, in 1992. In 1996 the doors opened to our East Hampton store on Main Street, and six years later we opened another location in Southampton.

2004 brought new and treasured partnerships, including the Cartier maison, followed by one-of-a-kind Van Cleef & Arpels and David Yurman boutiques.

In all five of our locations and at our full e-commerce site, londonjewelers.com, the London Jewelers mission is to provide our customers with the best selections of diamonds, precious stones, designer jewelry, fine timepieces and elegant gifts, presented in a luxurious setting with emphasis on first class customer service. Through four generations, we have prided ourselves on the unmatched experience we provide to our clients. London Jewelers is renowned for

providing the most vast and unique selections throughout the country.

Our knowledgeable associates and personal shoppers consistently provide unparalleled individual attention. And, continuing in the tradition of Charles London, we have a complete in-house service department to meet all your design and repair needs.

Today, Mark and Candy Udell, the third generation owners of London Jewelers, are proud to have introduced a fourth generation. Their children, Randi and Scott, and nephew Zach, as well as Scott’s wife Jessica, are all deeply involved in the family business. Scott, who is a Graduate Gemologist, serves as our in-house gemologist, diamond buyer and bridal specialist.

Randi is a design specialist and fashion trend analyst who also heads up our unique partnership with Van Cleef & Arpels. Zach, our watch expert, oversees 30 of the world’s finest timepiece brands, and Jessica has spearheaded our social networking efforts. She also acts as our liaison with David Yurman. Together, the third and fourth generations continue to build upon the foundation that was built 85 years ago.

We look forward to writing the next chapter of the London Jewelers story, and strive to remain as one of the country’s premier jewelers for years to come.

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BUCCELLATI

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uccellati, the world-renowned jewelry house, is most widely known for their impeccably handcrafted and one of a kind designs. Buccellati was founded in 1750, when Contardo Buccellati set up a shop in Via degli Orafi (Goldsmith’s Street) in Milan.

Since that time, jewelry making and silversmithing have remained at the heart of the Buccellati family business.

In 1919, Mario Buccellati, who is viewed as the founder of the “modern family tradition,” opened his first store near La Scala opera house in Milan.

Since then Buccellati jewelry has been highly sought after for the luxury of its stones, its perfect craftsmanship, and most importantly, the genius of its designer. Mario Buccellati was called the “Prince of Goldsmiths” by the poet Gabriele D’Annunzio, his most loyal customer. He boasted many prominent customers including hundreds of members of European royalty, Oriental princes and many more of the world’s wealthy tastemakers.

Today, Gianmaria Buccellati and his son, Andrea Buccellati, carry on the torch, creating a link which merges the past, present and future. Unlike other jewelry houses that rely on hired designers and on the work of contract craftsmen, the House of Buccellati preserves the tradition of the Italian ‘Bottega’, where Gianmaria and his son Andrea conceive and create their own designs, hand crafted in their own workshops by highly skilled artisans. This personal touch is what sets Buccellati’s jewelry apart from the competition and keeps Buccellati consistently ranked in the top three positions in The Luxury Institute of New York.

Buccellati’s 2011 Private Catalogue showcases designs inspired by the Italian Renaissance period, a time marked by cultural change and rebirth.

Buccellati’s newest pieces mimic these moments of cultural recharge; bridging ancient craftsmanship with contemporary design aesthetic.

In the recent past, Buccellati was proud to announce jewelry exhibitions at the Royal Ontario, Kremlin and Smithsonian Museums.

Today Buccellati can be found in the most glamorous destinations in the world, including New York, Venice, Paris, Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Hong Kong, Milan, Los Angeles, Palm Beach, Aspen, London and Moscow.

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HISTORY

The Gold Coast

OHEKA was built by architects Delano & Aldrich in 1915, in Cold Spring Harbor (now Huntington). The estate belonged to Otto Herman Kahn, the chairman of the board and president of the Metropolitan Opera who was also a capitalist and financier. Today, the estate serves as a hotel and event space.

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he Gold Coast encompasses a stretch on Long Island’s North Shore from Huntington to Great Neck and beyond. The area has always been a desirable location for the affluent, but the most lavish building occurred from the late 1880s to the early 1900s, before the Great Depression caused even wealthy families to scale back.

The hilly coastline and rocky beaches played host to American royalty including the Vanderbilts, Morgans, Roosevelts and Whitneys, but the sprawling mansions were only small summer cottages to many of these prominent families. The area and its residents—known for hosting lavish parties and rousing scandal—were also the inspiration for The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald’s tale of affluence, influence and aspiration.

In the 1920s, London Jewelers founder Charles London had a successful clock and timepiece business in Glen Cove. One of the services he offered included winding the clocks and watches of the wealthy estate owners.

Once a week, on an eight-day rotation, Charles would visit the lavish homes, winding every pocket watch, grandfather clock and timepiece. He would come only on weekdays (to avoid disrupting weekend parties), and was often treated to luxurious lunches by his hosts for a job well done.

Though many of the gorgeous structures have sadly been demolished, some of the mansions still remain as private residences or historic sites made available for the public to enjoy.

KILLENWORTH was built in 1913 for George DuPont Pratt, neighboring his brother John Pratt's home, Glen Cove Mansion. It was designed by architects Trowbridge & Ackerman in the style of an English manor. The Killenworth estate now houses the Russian delegation to the U.N.

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HARBOR HILL

GLEN COVE MANSION

WESTBURY HOUSE

WINFIELD HALL

HARBOR HILL once stood in Roslyn, on the highest elevation in Nassau County, as the residence of Clarence MacKay, an executive in the telegraph and cable industry who served as chairman of the board at St. Vincent’s Hospital and the Philharmonic Society. The home was designed by McKim, Mead & White and completed by 1905, but torn down in 1947. The land is now home to Roslyn High School and a housing development.

GLEN COVE MANSION was one of numerous estates owned by the Pratt family throughout Glen Cove. It was designed by Charles Adam Plat and built in 1910 as the home of John Teale Pratt Sr., a lawyer and executive with Standard Oil. Located on 55 secluded and lushly landscaped acres, the mansion is now a hotel that hosts weddings, special events and romantic getaways, and is also home to the Pub 1910 restaurant.

WESTBURY HOUSE was designed by George Crawley in 1905 for John Shaffer Phipps. Phipps was a lawyer and businessman in his own right, as well as the heir to the Phipps steel fortune. Located in Old Westbury, the estate is still intact and is open to the public.

PEMBROKE

WINFIELD HALL, a magnificent example of Gold Coast architecture, was designed by C.P.H. Gilbert and erected in Glen Cove in 1916. Owner Frank Winfield Woolworth, the Five and Ten King, only enjoyed the home for a short time, until his death in 1919.

Subsequent owners included R.S. Reynolds, of Reynolds Metal Co. (famous for its Reynolds Wrap aluminum foil). The 56 room Beaux Arts mansion is noted for its remarkable gardens and statuary, and its marble staircase alone is estimated to have cost $2 million! The home still stands and is the single remaining marble mansion on the

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North Shore. Though it isn’t open to the public, one can catch a glimpse while driving along Crescent Beach Road in Glen Cove.

PEMBROKE in Glen Cove was built in 1916 by C.P.H Gilbert for Joseph R. DeLamar, a former ship captain who made his fortune mining silver in Idaho. The estate no longer stands and has been replaced with a housing development.

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RUNWAY! 18k yellow gold pavĂŠ diamond and ebony bead bracelet by Shamballa, $6,820. 14k yellow gold and diamond medium spike bracelet by Anita Ko, $6,300.

18k rose gold bead and ebony bracelet by Shamballa, $3,740. 18k rose gold pendant with pink tourmalines (62.93 ctw.), pink sapphire (top, 3.40 ctw.) with pavĂŠ diamonds. From the London Collection, $17,500. 18k white and rose gold woven bracelet by Carolina Bucci, $6,960.

18k gold earrings with triple pear-shape slice sapphires (66.80 ctw.), Keshi pearls and diamonds from the London Collection, $17,500.

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RUNWAY! 18k white gold 40-inch Geode necklace with 6 diamond bezels by Kimberly McDonald, $36,300.

18k white gold pendant with 2.37 ctw. Diamonds, 14.13 ctw. rough diamond center and 84.54 ctw. diamond beads by Sutra, $24,000.

18k white gold ring with 3 grey diamond slices and surrounding pavĂŠ diamonds. 2.06 ctw. diamonds from the London Collection, $13,200.

18k white gold 4-grey diamond slice drop earrings with surrounding pavĂŠ diamonds. 1.65 ctw., from the London Collection, $14,300.

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MOONSTONE MANIA! THESE COOL STONES ARE HOT FOR SPRING

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HOW DO I MIX FINE AND FASHION JEWELRY?

I’VE BEEN SEEING A LOT OF BLACK USED IN FINE JEWELRY. WHAT ARE THE KEY

Use a pretty black dress or a simple top as the backdrop for mixing pieces. Wear a gold medallion

STONES AND METALS, AND HOW CAN I WEAR THEM?

pendant along with multiple chains in blackened and tonal antiqued base metal. Or you can mix in real baroque pearls with a large colored pendant in crystal rather than a precious gem. A low-risk way to mix real and faux is on the wrist; you have more room to be playful as it’s further from your face. Here, mix leather or suede wrap styles with pavé charms, or Bakelite and wood with precious stones. Throw in some high karat gold thin bangles to create a truly eclectic look. This season, designers are even mixing these materials into one piece to offer a statement at an affordable price. But if you prefer simplicity, stick to a pair of cuffs in wood with center gemstones, and a mesh necklace with chains of matte gold. The combination will be different and dramatic, and take you through the season in style.

The trend started with designers adding a black rhodium finish to white gold and mixing it with high karat yellow gold for a richer look. As the darker metal began to sell and the prices for gold went up, the next step was to use blackened or highly oxidized silver. (Some designers still use black rhodium plated 18K white gold, which can mean a slightly higher price tag.) These metals look great with the of-the-moment diamonds—also black—which are spectacular in rose, brilliant and polished rough cuts. Black can be done in styles from gothic to feminine, such as pavé leaves and flowers with a black diamond center. If you want to add color to your black jewelry look, try a hint of rough cut fancy sapphires, the pretty watercolor shades of moonstones and aquamarines, or the

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hey met over 20 years ago, and it was watch love at first sight. Jean-Claude Biver, who had just bought and relaunched the Blancpain brand, and Mark and Candy Udell, who had recently opened a London Jewelers boutique on Long Island with a European flair and style. “He had passion, charisma, that special drive,” say The Udells. “The Udells made me feel there was hope for watches in America,” says JeanClaude. Years later, Candy, Mark and JeanClaude have all become associated with success and, perhaps more importantly, become recognized as true arbiters of taste. Jean-Claude has now successfully recreated the Hublot brand to become one of the most desired watches in the industry. The Udells have

opened another four beautiful London stores, clear reference points for New Yorkers, Hamptonites and many International VIPs that are in search of the highest quality. Accent got these three friends on the phone for some much needed catching up.

How would you describe the state and condition of today’s watch industry?

Jean-Claude: It’s really only the beginning of the success of watches. Today people are realizing what a great value timepieces can be. They are discovering beauty, style, tradition and innovation. I would say we are in an “era of watch consciousness” or a “watch renaissance.” And I think in the next 10 years 40

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be a watch you buy when you really love watches; you aspire to it. I receive many e-mails from young people who tell me they can’t can’t wait until they make enough money to buy an Hublot. That makes me proud.

Candy and Mark: Many customers come into the store and actually tell us they have corresponded with Jean-Claude. This is amazing considering that in many companies, you have to go through an army of secretaries just to speak to the marketing director. This is key to the Hublot success: complete personalization of luxury, service at its highest level. In a world of filters Jean-Claude is unfiltered and can transform a complaint into a buy.

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Swiss watches will double their exports numbers. It’s truly fantastic and it all starts with more sophistication in watch design.

Candy and Mark: This is a very positive moment in the watch industry.

While we’re speaking the stock market is over 12,000 points, where two years ago it was half that. Lessons have been learned, and in retail one of these was to buy value. More and more people inquire about quality and ATC style, about brand credibility.

IT’S We have filtered out many of ABOUT TIME the brands that do not work hard for our clients’ money.

How is Hublot positioned in this environment?

You’ve known each other for years. What are your thoughts about one another?

Jean-Claude: We are a brand which fuses tradition and innovation in a unique way. The combination of these qualities makes us quite special.

We have recently hired a metallurgist to provide us with the latest novelties in terms of materials. We have been the first luxury brand to jump into soccer. We have unique partnerships and associations. We have also created a culture of sharing: every year a percentage of our sales goes to charity.

Candy and Mark: Hublot is part of the handful of companies which deserves the title of top Swiss watch brand. The key word with Hublot is innovation; they are so cutting edge, so modern, so dynamic. Hublot appeals very much to the modern young professional, thanks also to its entry into the world of Formula 1 racing and World Cup soccer Hublot has shown a luxury hipness that few other brands have.

Jean-Claude: I love that they are a family—not a corporate—business. I love their kids (Randi, Scott and Zach), who have inherited the great passion of Candy and Mark. They know the clients, they talk to them, eat dinner with them. For the Udells, London is not a business but their life. I also appreciate that they have a European sensibility; this is a huge advantage in their relationship with us and with their clients.

Candy and Mark: We love JeanClaude’s passion, dedication, brilliance. When he walks into a room he lights it up...and his cheese and wine are pretty good too!

What can we expect from Hublot moving forward?

Jean–Claude: We need to create more and more substance. Stay creative.

Introduce more innovation. Maintain our values. We cannot become “fashionable.” Fashion is our number one enemy: it can bring you up but can also kill you.

Candy and Mark: We hope Hublot maintains its path, its integrity and also its distribution. In today’s world the wrong distribution can hurt any great brand. Also keep the creative marketing going. The young modern professional is a great buyer, but likes to see cutting edge.

What is making Hublot the success it has become?

Jean-Claude: The product speaks for itself. The Big Bang is visibly recognizable, the center of our success. The customers have also understood our work, and our devotion to the value of the brand and every single product we create. We are artisans, but also communicators.

Candy and Mark: Hublot has created its own niche in the watch marketplace. They have a watch which people desire, they have creative marketing and they have Jean-Claude, who has built an elite team. He is the guru of watchmaking. When you look at a Big Bang you can just imagine Jean Claude looking at it testing it, wearing it...

Unfortunately, it’s time to say goodbye.

Jean-Claude: Candy and Mark, I can’t wait to see you in Basel. When you walk into the Hublot booth, it always brings me a smile.

Candy: I’m wearing my Big Bang Frappuccino right now. I treasure it like I do our relationship to you.

Mark: I can’t wait for your pep talk to our London team. They always come out of it ready to sell!

What does the London client need to know about Hublot?

Jean-Claude: If I was at London today and I met a client, I would say, “Do not buy an Hublot. Buy another of the great watches here. Your next watch will be an Hublot.” In my mind Hublot should not be your first watch. It should 42

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Over 1,000 employees hailing from 37 different countries work at the manufacture, contributing to various parts of the watchmaking process. The 175 different specialties are divided into three major groups: development, production and customer services. By uniting these activities under one roof, Cartier guarantees control of every stage of production, thus ensuring the everlasting quality of its watches. It’s also an environment that fosters teamwork and a commitment to share expertise and ideas, helping to constantly improve Cartier creations. It is precisely this breeding ground for ingenuity that makes Cartier one of the few manufactures capable of creating cases, bracelets, straps, hands, crystals, plates, bridges, and more— almost all of the components required by a watch or watch movement—completely in house.

The visually striking and smoothly functioning facility was exactly what the Udells had come to expect from a prestigious and longstanding brand like Cartier, and they were grateful for the opportunity to visit their brand partner in the place where these proud watchmaking traditions are upheld.

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t the heart of an area steeped in watchmaking tradition, La Chaux-deFonds, sits the Cartier Manufacture, one of the largest fully integrated production facilities in the world.

Dominated by the peaks of the Jura Mountains, the building’s glass edifice is a transparent masterpiece that extends over 30,000 square meters, yet manages to blend seamlessly with the surrounding pines and pristine pastures. Just like the timepieces produced inside, the manufacture is a unique confluence between modernity and tradition.

In the fall of 2010, while in Geneva for the watch exhibition SIHH (Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie), Mark and Candy Udell were given a rare opportunity to tour the facility where the iconic timepieces of Cartier are designed, produced and serviced.

After a short helicopter flight from Geneva to La Chaux-de-Fonds, the Udells, accompanied

by Emmanuel Perrin, president and CEO of Cartier North America, enjoyed lunch and a behind-the-scenes look at the manufacture, where all areas of watchmaking expertise are represented.

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LINEA, THE PERFECT HARMONY OF STYLE AND FEMININITY Originally launched in the 1980s, Linea rapidly became an international bestseller. The watch’s soft lines, sensual curves and confident luxury epitomizes femininity at the highest level. Its characteristic details, including the renowned bezel with its prominent numerals, make it one of the most easily identifiable of all women’s watches.

In 2000, the concept of the interchangeable bracelet gave this watch its highly characteristic aesthetic and made Linea the iconic watch of the Baume & Mercier Maison d’Horlogerie, thus establishing it among the brand’s other decidedly charismatic watches such as Marquise, Galaxy and Catwalk.

On the new Linea, the clasp allows for an even easier opening, no tool required, and all the steel models are offered in a special packaging which contains a second bracelet for guaranteed pleasure!

THE OBJECT OF OUR AFFECTION Linea remains universally adored, always celebrated and never forgotten.

Today, its new interpretation constitutes an event in and of itself.

A winning comeback with a line that remains loyal to the high standards of femininity: a domed crystal, a rounded shape and fluid lines highlighted in this new model by a continuous bevel on the case and the bracelet.

Among the characteristics which differentiate the new Linea from its previous memorable incarnations is the charm of its enlarged size, its polished and satined finishes and a redesigned bracelet. Other upgrades: the addition of the date and the second as well as riveted indexes. Finally, Linea is guaranteed to be water-resistant up to 50 meters.

SPOTLIGHT ON THE EMBLEMATIC PIECES The emblematic Linea watches are 32 mm models with a mother of pearl dial offered with an additional bracelet in satin or black calfskin, both understated and chic. The watches are available in two versions: mechanical self-winding with a sapphire crystal case back allowing the wearer to admire the oscillating weight decorated with the Phi symbol, or quartz chronograph with a bezel set with 42 diamonds and the bracelet attachment links set with 36 diamonds, for a total of 1.4 carats.

A rich palette of options to skillfully seduce a woman whose portrait is both multicolored and vivacious.

A MULTIPLE CHOICE COLLECTION For the range, the options vary attractively: choose from 27 or 32 mm in case diameter; black, mother-of-pearl or silver-colored dial; plain or diamond-set bezel; and two types of movements: quartz with hours, minutes and seconds or quartz chronograph displaying minutes, seconds and tenths of seconds in three counters.

INDIVIDUAL STYLE In a society where the individual is driven to stylize her existence, this transgenerational and self-expressive collection beckons the confident woman with the independence to create her own style. The collection is derived in the first person, along the lines of “This is how I wear my Linea!”

Contemporary and as playful as always, Linea is the perfect watch to give or give oneself, for the beautiful celebration of a moment whose memory one wishes to keep close at hand.

A BRACELET WITH SOME TRICKS UP ITS SLEEVE Metal was selected as the material for the bracelet, which boasts a remarkably comfortable design in perfect harmony with the aesthetic of this unique watch. Otherwise, satin or black calfskin is available for the single strap, or elegant brown calfskin for the wrap around strap. Continuing with the principle of interchangeability, a true hallmark of this collection, the wearer may easily change the strap to suit her mood or her style.

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With its soft lines and subtle alternating finishes, the Linea is a timeless icon of femininity that naturally becomes associated with life’s most beautiful highlights. Each Linea is fitted with an interchangeable strap.www.baume-et-mercier.com

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An imposing time machine full of character, developed with the highest watchmaking passion: the Patravi TravelTec is a chronograph with chronometer certification, which displays three time zones simultaneously. Simply and comfortably thanks to the patented monopusher at 10 o’clock, the travel direction – eastwards or westwards – can be pre-selected and individual time zones jump across. The mechanism developed for this is integrated in the highly complex case and remains visible through a side window. Carl F. Bucherer’s philosophy of the intelligent, useful functions and mechanisms could not have been implemented more perfectly. www.carl-f-bucherer.com

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t was a late afternoon in September when two young men were driving to Salinas, Calif., in a brand new 1955 Porsche 550 Spyder. The owner of the car planned to compete in the Salinas Sports Car Race that weekend, but rather than transport the car by trailer from Los Angeles as intended, he felt he needed seat time in the new car before he raced it. As they approached an intersection near Cholame, a 1950 Ford coming from the opposite direction suddenly crossed lanes and the two cars collided head-on. The driver, James Dean, was Hollywood’s newest heartthrob. He died within minutes of the crash, and a legend was born.

Although only 90 Porsche 550 Spyders were made between 1953 and 1956, many have survived. At the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion held at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in 2010, one of the 600 cars entered was a Porsche 550 Spyder identical to the one James Dean was to race 55 years ago.

Vintage racing has grown to become one of the most exciting forms of motorsports. It brings to life what most people will only see on the pages of

coffee table books, in museums or in movies.

Rolex has sponsored motorsports since the 1930s. As the leading name in luxury timepieces, it’s fitting that they are title sponsor for one of the world’s most significant vintage race events.

“Motor racing has an enormous following around the world. It appeals to those who appreciate the ultimate in technology as well as extreme competition,” said Peter Nicholson, vice president and director of communications, Rolex Watch U.S.A. “Since split-second timing is so critical for drivers and crews, it is fitting that Rolex adds its reputation for precision timekeeping to these magnificent events.”

Participants at the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion hail from 13 countries and bring with them the most exotic cars on the planet to race at TOP: A full field of three-liter Formula 1 racecars, considered the pinnacle of motor racing from 1966 to ’83. BOTTOM: A Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona was presented to Graham Wallis.

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FOCUS: SPEED Laguna Seca’s challenging 11-turn circuit. Not long ago, one would have been able to see a Type 35 Bugatti Grand Prix car only in a museum. Last year 90 Bugattis were in Monterey, 35 of them racing in the Bugatti Grand Prix as part of the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion. (They later toured the California coastline as part of the Bugatti Rally 2010.)

At vintage races, the cars are not necessarily the only stars. Patrick Dempsey, a passionate driver best known for his role as Dr. Derek Shepherd on TV’s Grey’s Anatomy, raced a Mazda GTP Prototype at the event. Always a crowd favorite, he was visibly thrilled with his racecar—and his results. Jay Leno and other celebrities are perennial attendees, but this year it was a true American legend who garnered the most attention. Dan Gurney, who was honored at the event, is widely considered to be the greatest American racecar driver of all time. As a driver he has won races in Indy cars, Formula 1, NASCAR stock cars and the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

He was the only American to win a Formula 1 Grand Prix in a car of his own design when, in 1967, he won the Belgian Grand Prix at Circuit Spa

said Gurney. “I don’t know what it is about human beings...we all have an affinity for the internal combustion engine and its sounds and smells, as well as all the history. It’s great to see decades touching each other and new generations appreciating similar things.”

The Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion is part of Monterey Auto Week, when sophisticated people, exotic cars, fine food and superb wines combine for a celebration that has become internationally recognized as a showcase for luxury and glamour.

Automobile enthusiasts and connoisseurs of culture enjoy the

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Patrick Dempsey and Jay Leno; Graham Wallis in his 1929 Lagonda, for which he won The Spirit of Monterey Trophy for overall excellence.; some of the many cars raced or built by Dan Gurney.; Patrick Dempsey races the Jeremy Barnes Mazda RX-92 GTP. Francorchamps in the beautiful Gurney Weslake Eagle F1. Despite all his wins, Gurney is most well-known for his sportsmanship, which has won him the respect and admiration of peers and race fans around the world.

As he was honored, Gurney reflected back on his prime, when cars were fast, drivers colorful and tragedy seemed always to be lurking around the next corner. “We were certainly driven by enormous passion for the sport, and we had great respect for those who came before us...we weren’t thinking about future history at the time,” said Gurney. He thanked his role model Phil Walters (better known as Ted Tappet), who “could move through traffic gracefully without knocking anybody off the road.”

Gurney is thrilled about the growth and popularity of vintage racing and enjoys seeing enthusiastic gentlemen drivers behind the wheel of the cars that he and his peers made famous. “I’m sure these guys are as crazy as we were,”

atmosphere of elegance while attending auto-related shows, auctions, cocktail parties and elaborate dinners. At the Pebble Beach Tour d’Elegance, grand touring cars drive some of the most scenic portions of Monterey’s 17-Mile Drive and then parade down Carmel’s Ocean Avenue for bystanders to enjoy.

The festival of automobile culture culminates with the internationally acclaimed Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, where the world’s most extraordinary cars are judged for authenticity, function, history and style.

As the trailers and auto-transporters are reloaded with their valuable cargo and the participants catch their flights home, the quiet and lovely Monterey peninsula returns to its normal tranquility. But plans are already underway for making the next event, from August 19th to the 21st, 2011, even more unforgettable.

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DO SOME DETECTIVE WORK TO FIGURE OUT HER SIZE AND STYLE PREFERENCE. Whether it’s asking her friends or paying attention to the folded over pages in her magazines, the first step is understanding what your future bride-to-be might want in an engagement ring. Once you have a style in mind, peek into her jewelry box to check the size of other rings she wears on her ring finger.

If she hasn’t given you any hints, we may be able to help. Tell us about the jewelry she wears, her lifestyle and fashion sense, and then we can show you options that we think fit the bill.

RESEARCH THE 4 CS: CUT, COLOR, CLARITY AND CARAT WEIGHT. You should have a basic understanding of the 4 Cs before going to your jeweler, as you’re sure to hear these terms throughout your diamond buying process. The idea that size plays the biggest part in diamond pricing is a misconception. It certainly does impact value, since the larger a diamond is, the rarer it is, but all 4 Cs are considered together to help determine the worth of each stone.

Cut refers to the shape of a diamond (round, square, emerald, pear, etc.). The cut grade evaluates the level of perfection attained for that particular shape (excellent, very good, good, etc.). It is important to note that this grade does not always represent a diamond’s beauty. Color is graded on a scale from D to Z. Diamonds with more depth of color than Z fall into the category of fancy colored diamonds. Clarity is the relative measure of the number, size and location of the internal inclusions or external blemishes that occur in practically every diamond. The GIA (Gemological Institute of America) clarity scale contains 11 grades, from a grade of Flawless (perfection), to a grade of Imperfect 3. All diamonds are graded using 10 boner magnification. Carat weight is the actual weight of the diamond on a scale (1 ct = 1/5 gram); it’s not the size or the diameter of the stone as is commonly believed.

LET GO OF YOUR PRECONCEIVED NOTIONS AND BEGIN WITH AN OPEN MIND. It’s great that you’ve done some background research, but try to remember that there’s still a lot to learn. GIA graduates go through eight months of intensive training, and still only seven out of every 20 students qualify for certification. Learning the basics from a certified gemologist, touching and feeling the stones themselves and developing a personal relationship of trust and integrity will give you the benefits you need when making one of the most important purchases of your life. None of those services are available on the internet. Let us do what we do best and guide you through the process.

TRUST YOUR OWN EYE. Just as humans have unique fingerprints and DNA, no two diamonds are

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alike. Take a moment to browse and see what catches your eye.

One of the basics of diamond buying is checking out the GIA certificate, with the strictest grading guidelines and standards in the industry. The second basic is studying the diamond to see the vibrance, cut and sparkle for yourself.

CHOOSE THE OTHER PART OF THE RING—THE METAL—JUST AS CAREFULLY AS YOU CHOOSE THE STONE. With gold prices at an all-time high of $1,400 an ounce, there isn’t a large difference between gold and platinum. However, there are more benefits to using platinum than gold. Most platinum is 95% pure, meaning it’s mixed with very few alloys. It won’t fade or change color, and holds its shine for years. The white luster perfectly accents the brilliance of diamonds. It’s also extremely dense and strong, so platinum prongs will secure your stones better than any other metal.

KNOW WHO YOU’RE BUYING FROM. For the greatest results and satisfaction it is vital to buy your diamond from a reputable jeweler with high standards. A once-in-a-lifetime purchase can have disappointing results if it isn’t made with trust and confidence, from a jeweler with integrity. We have had instances when a customer came in with a diamond purchased from a friend (or friend of a friend) and the value they were promised just wasn’t there. At London Jewelers, we have 85 years of experience and reputation behind us. We offer peace of mind, personal services and a guarantee that what you see is what you get. We believe in value and our priority is to pass this on to you.

REST ASSURED THAT WE CAN WORK WITHIN ANY BUDGET. Our diamond jewelry is always competitively priced. Our first conversation will address your needs and the dollar amount you’ve allotted to your purchase. Our goal is to find a diamond and mounting that she will cherish and love just as much as she loves you!

Value and style are never sacrificed.

UNDERSTAND WHAT LONDON JEWELERS HAS TO OFFER. As a family business now run by the third and fourth generations, London Jewelers has been here for 85 years. The fourth generation will ensure the longevity of our brand for many years to come. Our extensive staff of inhouse jewelers and GIA-certified gemologists is always ready to answer any question you may have.

Our services include free on-premise sizing, cleaning and polishing, and a free appraisal when you purchase your diamond. We will be happy to reappraise it yearly at no cost to you. Our lifetime trade-up policy also allows you to put the amount you paid for your stone towards a new ring further down the road. That’s like buying a new car, driving it for five years, and then receiving the original purchase price when you upgrade!

But without a doubt, the most valuable thing we have to offer is our selection. To complement the nearly limitless choices available for ladies, we have over 200 options in men’s wedding bands. In addition to bringing the world’s most prestigious jewelry brands to Long Island, our in-house designers also allow you the option to custom design and manufacture a one-of-a-kind ring exactly like the one she has been dreaming of.

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Cushion cut diamond surrounded by 90 pavĂŠ stones, set in platinum

Eye Candy ARE YOU A TRADITIONAL GIRL, OR DO YOU HAVE A VINTAGE VIBE? ARE FRILLS YOUR FANTASY, OR DO YOU APPRECIATE CLEAN LINES? WHATEVER YOUR TASTE, FIND A RING TO SATISFY EVERY STYLE AT LONDON JEWELERS.

Asscher cut diamond with two Asscher cut fancy intense yellow diamond side stones, set in platinum and 18K gold

Cushion cut diamond with two cushion cut diamond side stones and 18 diamonds on the band, set in platinum

Two 18K white gold eternity bands with 29 round diamonds each, surrounding an 18K white gold and sapphire eternity band

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Radiant cut diamond surrounded by halo pavĂŠ diamonds, set in platinum

Round brilliant cut diamond set in a platinum four-prong mounting

Cushion cut diamond surrounded by fancy intense pink diamonds, with pavĂŠ diamond shank, set in platinum and 18K gold

Round brilliant cut diamond with two brilliant cut side stones, set in platinum

Radiant cut fancy yellow diamond with two traps, surrounded by pavĂŠ and set in platinum and 18K gold

Emerald cut diamonds with two bullets, set in platinum

Diamond wedding band set in 18K white gold with 18K pink gold edge scroll center

Round diamond and platinum eternity band

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ast September, London Jewelers announced an unprecedented giveaway. In our first ever Long Island Race for the Ring, one lucky couple would be the winner of a Ritani engagement ring featuring a 1.51 carat round brilliant cut diamond, valued at $25,000!

During the month leading up to the contest, Race for the Ring was advertised on Z100 and listeners were directed to LIRacefortheRing.com to enter. Then, on the morning of October 23rd, over 300 couples arrived at Glen Cove City Center prepared for a high-tech, city-wide hunt for hidden treasure. As master of ceremonies, Z100’s Carolina Bermudez welcomed the participants and signaled for the race to begin.

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Later that afternoon, the couples re-gathered at The Metropolitan in Glen Cove for the announcement everyone was waiting for, followed by an after party. When local couple Kayla Mundy and Robert Motroni heard their phone ring, they knew they had won and the room erupted into applause.

Not only did Robert and Kayla win the ring of their dreams, but Kayla also received a beautiful bouquet courtesy of Petals, and the couple was treated to a spa day at nuBest Salon. And the prizes didn’t

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end there! The couple in second place received a 10-day South African safari, including airfare, provided by Destination South Africa, while the third place winners were the recipients of his and hers TAG Heuer watches. The couple in fourth place received a shopping spree for the groom at Victor Talbots, and all participants got a gift bag with tons of treats, including a certificate for $500 off their engagement ring purchase at London Jewelers.

For more details on the next editions of Race for the Ring, scheduled to take place in the Hamptons and in Glen Cove, visit us at londonjewelers.com, or check out our Facebook page, facebook.com/LondonJewelers.

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Anna has a long history of looking at nature for inspiration. Having designed such intricate objects as prosthetic knees and devices for cardiac surgery, she brings her experience and understanding of biology and nature to the design of elegant pieces for the home.

According to Anna, “I base my designs on biological inspiration…unlocking and expressing the secrets

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In her sunny Manhattan studio, Anna creates new designs by first experimenting with stones and new materials, “I translate what I imagine into real objects, first by intimately experiencing the tactile nature of materials.” She then refines her ideas through sketching and models.

In addition, Anna is heavily invested in educating the future generation of designers. She has taught design at the University level for the past ten years, and is presently an Associate Professor at Parsons.

Anna presently lives in NYC with her husband Aden, threeyear-old son Izzy and one-year-old daughter Talia.

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t the invitation of DeBeers, one of the largest siteholders and diamond cutters in the world, Mark and Candy Udell traveled to Africa late last year, along with five other American jewelry retailers.

The trip began with a two-day visit to London, England for a tour of the DeBeers charter house and diamond sorting facility. From there, the group flew to Johannesburg, South Africa, the first of five African countries they visited, which also included Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

While in southern Africa, the group was flown by helicopter to a diamond mining vessel 36 miles out to sea, and

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was given a private tour of DeBeers’ offshore mining operations. In fact, they were the first Americans to ever set foot on the ship! They were able to witness the entire mining process, from the drill going deep into the ocean floor and the trawler bringing up the diamonds, to the tumble wash and xray procedure used to separate the diamonds from other rocks and debris. They also visited state-of-the-art diamond cutting and manufacturing facilities, all of them in full compliance with the Kimberly Process, which certifies the origin of diamonds from conflict-free sources.

During their time in Namibia, they were hosted at the

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royal palace and were guests of high-ranking government officials, including the President, Prime Minister and U.S. diplomat. They then visited Botswana, for a tour of the Jwaneng diamond mine (pictured above), the largest open pit diamond mine in the world.

But the trip wasn’t all work and no play! Mark and Candy spent four days on safari at Ulasaba, Richard Branson’s game reserve in South Africa, where they viewed the incredible wild animals and, of course, breathtaking scenery and sunsets.

They even got up close and personal with lions at the Lion Encounter conservation site in Zimbabwe. And at the world

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famous Victoria Falls, they were lucky enough to spot a double rainbow over the powerful spray.

The group also had the opportunity to visit kids at the Moria Grace Children’s Home and the Embizweni Day Care Center, where they contributed financial support and toys to some very deserving children.

An incredible time was had by all, and lasting memories were made. But most importantly, Mark and Candy were able to gain a greater insight into the complex logistics of diamond mining, and witness firsthand how the diamond industry positively affects job creation, social care and education in Africa.

By Cassie Barnes Jack Hanna. His name is synonymous with wildlife and television, from the Late Show with David Letterman to his Emmy-winning series Jack Hanna’s Into the Wild. For more than 30 years, Jack has been the public face of zoos, bringing the conservation message to millions of people worldwide. He works tirelessly to advocate for animals – all with the belief that he can inspire the next generation of conservationists.

Less well known than his television work and wildlife advocacy, though, is Jack’s passionate dedication to Rwanda’s endangered animals and its people.

Jack first visited Rwanda in 1984, when he led a tour group to see the mountain gorillas in the Virunga Mountain Range. Since then he has visited Rwanda more than a dozen times, getting to know the people of Rwanda as much as the wildlife there. Jack even built a cottage near the Virunga Mountains to encourage tourism and provide complimentary accommodations for visiting scientists, doctors, dignitaries, and the media.

Approximately 700 mountain gorillas are left in the wild -- to showcase the peril of this amazing species, Jack has done segments on Rwanda’s gorillas with Good Morning America and Anderson Cooper 360. He also collaborated with Natalie Portman to film the documentary, Saving a Species: Gorillas on the Brink. Jack was Natalie’s expert guide as they explored the plight of the mountain gorillas.

He has witnessed firsthand the Rwandans’ daily struggle with poverty, which led him to realize that Rwanda’s forests and animals are not destroyed out of callous disregard or negligence; they are a casualty of the widespread poverty endemic in the region. To help the mountain gorillas, Jack recognized that you must also help the people.

Partners In Conservation In 1991, Jack supported Charlene Jendry – a gorilla keeper at the Zoo – in the creation of Partners In Conservation (PIC), a grass-roots movement at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium whose mission is to support conservation and humanitarian programs in Rwanda. Since that time, PIC has become the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium’s signature international conservation program, collaborating with partners in Central Africa who know solutions to their conservation challenges, but sometimes just need a small amount of money to convert their ideas to action. The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium funds PIC’s annual operating budget which makes it possible for all money raised by PIC to equally benefit both people and wildlife in Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

fundamental belief is that by helping local populations to better their lives and thrive without poaching or deforestation, these people then are empowered to conserve their wild places and they become directly invested in saving their environment. In turn, this helps to conserve gorillas and other vulnerable wildlife in this area of the world – helping people helps animals.

Two of the major environmental concerns in Central Africa are the bush meat trade and deforestation, especially where gorillas and other great ape species are concerned. Poverty and a lack of jobs paying a liveable wage are also endemic to these areas. These seemingly distantly connected problems intersect and feed off of one another in a vicious cycle; often many of the most lucrative “jobs” involve illegal hunting and/or deforestation and the resulting environmental degradation reduces the opportunities for families to escape from poverty.

To help break this cycle, PIC approaches conservation holistically – helping save gorillas and other endangered Central African species by giving local people alternative means to earn wages that are conservation-friendly. PIC’s

Charlene Jendry and Jack Hanna.

Investing in Education Increasing education opportunities is critical to the future of the local populations and their stewardship of the endangered areas and animals they live with. PIC initiated Education First - a program to provide college scholarships to men and women who work in a PIC partner project. Established in 1993, PIC’s Zoo Connection program offers holistic conservation education in 35 elementary schools in Columbus, Ohio, one elementary school in New York, two primary and two secondary schools in Rwanda, and a secondary school in the DRC.

A male silverback gorilla in Rwanda.

As part of its partnership with the Pole Pole Foundation (POPOF), PIC helps to fund a school agro-forestry project at the POPOF Secondary Environmental School. This program teaches agro-forestry and involves neighboring communities’ development initiatives, enabling communities to link environment management, conservation, and sustainable development issues in the area.

Jack Hanna, PIC, and Rwanda Investing in Partnerships Working together, we can accomplish much more than working alone – that philosophy drives PIC’s partnerships with other, local non-profits and conservation organizations in Rwanda and the DRC. These partnerships enable PIC to broaden its impact on local people and directly affect conservation outcomes for gorillas and other endangered species. PIC partners with organizations like the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International, Strong Roots, the Mountain Gorilla Veterinary Project, and the Nyungwe Forest Project to help provide funds for salaries, education, job training, healthcare, veterinary costs, and other socio-economic needs of the people of Central Africa.

Jack has been a steadfast supporter and advocate for PIC since its founding in 1991. Currently, he serves as PIC’s trusted adviser, appears annually at their fundraiser, and has helped PIC secure generous donations from companies like Orvis and FedEx. In 2009, Jack appeared on Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?, with the cash prize going to PIC. Jack has facilitated PIC’s involvement in Rwanda and helped them to fund places like the Imbabazi Orphange and the Umbumwe Community Center.

His focus on Rwanda has been – and continues to be – holistic, including the unsurpassed beauty of the landscape, the majesty of the mountain gorillas and other wildlife, and the resilience and warmth of the Rwandan people.

This focus on partnerships led PIC to become involved with the Nyungwe Forest’s beekeeping project. Traditional methods of beekeeping in Rwanda involve calming the bees with smoking bowls of dung, which was the source of many forest fires. To prevent these forest fires, PIC purchased modern beekeeping equipment for local beekeepers to use. These new hives have prevented forest fires and enabled participating beekeepers to collect 50% more honey, protecting the rain forest and economically helping beekeepers. The beekeeping project is being replicated in additional villages that are adjacent to the Nyungwe National Park.

Investing in People Conservation starts with people – especially those who share the lands with endangered species. PIC also knows that helping local people is the best way to create a permanent change – one that helps save animals and create better lives for people. To that end, PIC provides funding for humanitarian, community projects in Rwanda, such as the Imbabazi Orphanage and the Ubumwe Community Center (UCC). PIC provides the annual operating costs for the Imbabazi Orphanage and tuition fees for children who are attending either secondary school or college. The UCC was established in 2005, as a center to provide education and job training for disabled adults and children in Rwanda, including an educational program to help deaf children. PIC supports the annual operating costs, a hot lunch program, and a braces/prosthetic program for children and adults attending the UCC.

Jack’s involvement with PIC and Rwanda led him to meet and form a deep friendship with President Kagame of Rwanda. Impressed by Jack’s dedication to the animals and people of Rwanda, President Kagame asked him to be a Rwandan Ambassador and invited him to be his guest at the Gorilla Naming Ceremony in 2007. Deeply honored, Jack took this as an opportunity to advocate conservation of Rwanda’s vast natural resources – especially the gorillas – and has helped the Rwandan people see the value in protecting their forests.

Jack’s gift for inspiring and engaging people with animals and conservation is unsurpassed. He stands firm in his dedication to zoos, conservation, people, and animals around the world. He truly believes that there is no greater joy in life than giving back to people and wildlife in need and his work in Rwanda is proof of that belief. His steadfast belief in the connection between people and animals – in inspiring all he meets to care about saving our world – makes him a true conservation hero.

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landscapes and taste a selection of South African wines. Transfer to the luxury beach resort of Zimbali. Here take a dip in the Indian Ocean, relax in the spa or take a walk through the subtropical forests. For enhanced romance, travel to the exquisite Simbambili Lodge, known for its breathtaking environment and privacy. Enjoy game drives through the bush, with a chance to spot the Big 5!

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Crystal Cruises has long been recognized as the perfect choice in luxury cruising. The readers of Conde Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure have voted Crystal Cruises the World’s Best more than any other cruise line. Guests love to praise the line’s impeccable service, abundant space, top quality dining and amenities, as well as the never ending choices of entertainment throughout the day and night.

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n an unending quest to personalize the luxury experience and offer more choices, Crystal has introduced new Perfect Choice Dining.

Exclusively in the Crystal Dining Room, this unique concept offers three distinct dining options: Classic Main and Classic Late seatings, and the new Open Dining by Reservation. The new option is an ideal choice for those who wish to linger longer ashore, or indulge in a late afternoon spa appointment, as it allows you to reserve a table each night of your voyage if you wish—at the perfect time for you.

Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony both provide spacious oceanview suites (most with private verandahs) that offer a luxurious private oasis, while a variety of bars, clubs and award-winning dining venues tempt with sophisticated diversions. Sample rare wines in the Vintage Room, enjoy

conversation and cognac in the Connoisseur Club or roll the dice in the casino.

If time is the greatest luxury, the ultimate indulgence is time well spent.

Whether enjoying pampering treatments in the only Feng Shui-inspired spa at sea; deciding between yoga, Spinning or mat Pilates in the ocean-view fitness center; perfecting your swing with complimentary PGA instructorhosted golf clinics; or exploring personal enrichment with Yamaha keyboard and Berlitz language lessons in the Crystal Creative Learning Institute, each day brings new chances for discovery. Crystal Cruises offers more choices of entertainment than any other luxury line, so you’re always sure to find plenty of interesting diversions.

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ast December 10th, London Jewelers was a proud sponsor of the backstage celebrity gift lounge at Z100’s annual holiday Jingle Ball concert, along with presenting sponsor H&M and others.

Our exclusive design, now known as the Jingle Ball bracelet, was created by Randi Udell-Alper and is made of 10mm black onyx beads with an 18mm snake bead, featuring 1.31 carats of diamonds and eyes made of rubies. The bracelet was appropriate for both men and women, and it received an overwhelming response from the performers and special guest VIPs. Valued at $525, the bracelet is now available for sale at London Jewelers.

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Most of the celebrities who came by for a bracelet, including Dr. Oz, Katie Couric, DJ Pauly D, Mario Cantone, B.O.B., Bruno Mars, Paramore and Taio Cruz, put it on immediately and didn’t take it off for the rest of the night. In fact, Selena Gomez and Sean Kingston were both spotted wearing the bracelet during their onstage performances, and even had the bracelets on again the next night for the show in Miami! And the Jingle Ball bracelet looked so good on Kim Kardashian that she was shown wearing it in a December issue of OK Magazine.

We had a great time at the show as well as backstage, and can’t wait for next December so we can do it all over again!

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GIVING BACK

Animals in Need

very year in the U.S., between nine and 11 million animals The London family has always been passionate about animals, die in shelters. Rescue shelters are always at capacity, and and for the past 10 years has made supporting shelters our pet there are many more animals being abandoned each day project—pun intended! Our friends at AVRAL (Alabama Voters for than there are homes that welcome pets in.

Responsible Animal Legislation), a grassroots The most common reasons people give political action committee dedicated to Don’t breed or buy while shelter pets when dropping their pets off at shelters are: helping pass animal-friendly legislation, have die! Adopt a pet from one of the many “The dog got bigger than we thought it made us aware of the heartwrenching plight shelters in our area, which include: would.” “We’re moving and we just can’t of animals in Alabama. The South in general Animal Lovers League bring our pet with us.” “She’s ruining our is a harsh place for companion animals, and Bideawee yard.” But when you take in a pet, the pet Alabama’s animal cruelty laws in particular Glen Cove Animal Shelter becomes a part of your family. Would you are weak and rarely enforced. Several leave another family member behind when hundred thousand animals are killed in Individual Breed Rescues you moved, or if they grew too tall? shelters there every year.

Little Shelter Most people who leave their pets at To this end, London Jewelers will be North Shore Animal League shelters probably think they’re doing offering an exclusive bracelet for sale in the right thing. The fact is, once your each of our five locations and on our pet is left at a shelter, it has about 72 hours to be adopted website—londonjewelers.com. This sterling silver dog paw charm before it is destroyed. If he or she is a highly coveted breed is available on a red, pink or black silk cord for $65, or $95 for the and stays completely healthy, they may survive for a few same charm with a diamond. All net proceeds will go directly to more days, but even the most beautiful and loving pets are help build a model humane no-kill shelter offering spay and susceptible to the harsh emotional and physical conditions neuter services and advance companion animal welfare programs at over-crowded shelters. in Alabama and the South.

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Jewelry vs. Preparedness Of course I would prefer jewels over emergency preparedness.

Who wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t? Jewels embellish our life experience in the most lovely way. Buying products for emergency preparedness requires accepting that something bad could happen. I'd like to think that I may be lucky enough to never have an emergency, in which case emergency preparedness could be considered frivolous. More fun to have something beautiful and shiny, unless circumstances change.

When I walk into London Jewelers I am always tickled by the endless array of beautiful baubles. Everything at London Jewelers screams luxury and I love it.

Tucked in their gorgeous gift salon upstairs at the Manhasset location, the Udells have amassed a collection of fabulous home accessories and gifts, including the Ice-Qube Emergency Kit for Baby, Cat and Dog. As a life long pet advocate Candy Udell graciously welcomed this unusual pet product into her gift salon, and then welcomed our new baby, the Ice-Qube Baby Emergency Kit, rounding out their selection of products to include these sensible gifts of care and concern. The Ice-Qube Emergency Kit functions In Case of Emergency or Just In Case you need a back-up for life's little emergencies.

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IN THE HAMPTONS ALL NIGHT LONG SL East, the East Hamptons outpost of EMM Group’s SL nightclub in the Meatpacking District, opens Memorial Day in the former Lily Pond location on Three Mile Harbor Road.

The ultra-chic spot will encompass 7,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space. Partygoers enter into the bar area, which leads to the main room. Banquettes line each side, and a center “catwalk” – a long row of back-to-back premium seating – provides VIPs with the best views. At the end of the main room, a raised stage and DJ booth provide all-night entertainment.

Outside, an additional bar is surrounded by four private cabanas.

With state of the art sound and lighting and the best crowd in the Hamptons, SL East is set to be summer’s hottest night spot.

SL EAST Three Mile Harbor Road Open Saturdays 11 p.m. to 4 a.m. (and Sundays on long weekends) from Memorial Day through Labor Day

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Sneakerology is moving from its 20-year-old outpost in Manhasset to a new East Hampton location just in time for summer! Sneakerology, which is scheduled for an April opening, is the go-to for fashion-forward women’s and men’s apparel and footwear. Specializing in yogawear, sneakers and workout gear, the new store will also have a small section dedicated to lifestyle footwear from brands like Nike, Adidas and Reebok.

Make sure to check out the new and improved Sneakerology on the way to your next beach yoga class!

The two-day Music to Know Festival is scheduled for August 13th and 14th, with up to 20 bands performing per day. Originally slated for the Principi Farm in Amagansett, the organizers (Sag Harbor motel owner Chris Jones and screenwriter Bill Collage), are considering a change of venue to the East Hampton Airport.

Despite concerns that the estimated 10,000 person crowd could cause chaos in the quiet hamlet, supporters are excited about the performances (rumors tout Billy Joel and Bon Jovi as possible acts), as well as the offerings from local retailers, food purveyors and breweries. Jones and Collage have also pledged to donate $100,000 of the proceeds from the event to charity.

Stay tuned for more details, and check it out for yourself!

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ommunity Supported Agriculture is a growing trend in our region, Quail Hill offers summer shares (June through November), currently as well as throughout the nation—and utilized by over 200 families and individuals. But with good reason. CSAs link farmers there’s plenty more to go around! Members head and shareholders together in mutually to the farm on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 8 beneficial partnerships. Shareholders pay the a.m. to 5:30 p.m. to dig carrots, cut lettuce or farm a seasonal membership fee, and in return greens, pluck peppers and eggplant, harvest visit on scheduled harvest days throughout the tomatoes, potatoes, melons, cosmos, garlic, basil season to claim some of the fruits and and dill, and many others among the over 250 vegetables the farmers have cultivated. And varieties of vegetables, fruits and flowers planted with the up-front investment from each year. Those who purchase a winter share shareholders, farmers are able to cover the cost (Thanksgiving through March) receive root of labor wages, seed, fuel, tools and equipment vegetables, alliums, eggs and Quail Hill’s Farmers and shareholders share the risks greenhouse greens and herbs. inherent in farming, like a cold spring or There are myriad benefits to joining a CSA. torrential rains, but they also share in the Not only will your body reap the rewards of bounty a farm can offer, and together oversee eating foods with maximum nutritional value, the stewardship of local soil. but you’ll also help to ensure the humane This annual experience is not to be At Quail Hill Farm, a CSA in Amagansett missed! Held in late summer, it’s one treatment of farm animals, lower your carbon owned and operated by the Peconic Land Trust of only a few events open to the footprint by reducing the miles between farm and led by farm director Scott Chaskey, a public. With clipboard in hand, and table, help to preserve Long Island’s central part of the mission is to educate the tasters sample and rate the farm’s farmland and agricultural skills and contribute to public on soil health, seed supply, food security organically grown tomatoes—around a living wage for farm workers. Your monetary and sustainable, organic farming practices. 50 different varieties—including investment yields a season’s worth of cherry, paste and heirloom in hues of School groups often visit Quail Hill to help with vegetables, but your true investment goes red, pink, orange, yellow, purple and seeding, transplanting, and harvesting. They directly back into your community. green. Cubed country bread and firmly believe that connecting people with land To become a member, contact Robin Harris at spring water help cleanse the palette in this way builds a community that will between bites, so you won’t miss a 631-283-3195 or visit www.peconiclandtrust.org. appreciate and support the stability, integrity single bit of summer’s goodness.

Peconic Land Trust, 296 Hampton Road and beauty of the bioregion.

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Bohemian Elegance

BY TIERNEY GEARON

his past December, while I was on holiday with my family in St. Barth, a friend showed up at our house with a handsome man, at the same time elegant and bohemian.

In his hand he carried a well-worn leather bag filled with the most extraordinary Tahitian pearls! His name was Yvan Mignot.

When Yvan discovered that I was a photographer, he asked if I would take some shots of his new collection of pearls. So we gathered up his beautiful children with mine, mixed in a few of our friends, and turned it in to one big family art project. In the process of creating these beautiful images for Mignot St. Barth, we discovered that we both come from eccentric, out-of-the-box families and spent our holiday sharing new adventures as well as our fascinating life stories.

I’ll share Yvan’s with you here, Yvan Mignot is the second-born in a nomadic tribe of nine siblings who grew up traveling between some of the most interesting and exotic places in the world. His unconventional parents were both born in France, but he and his first two siblings were born in North Africa, where he spent the first few years of his life. The family then went on to live in a variety of different places, and to travel the world, mainly by sailboat. He and his siblings discovered remote beaches with their mother, where they spent time collecting shells, sea glass and stones. This planted the seed for the shared passion most of the children would eventually develop: a love for the art of jewelry making.

About seven years ago, Yvan set sail from Portugal with his beautiful artist wife and four children on an adventure that ultimately ended in St Barth. He fell in love with the island and convinced his parents to open a Tahitian pearl shop in Gustavia.

Recently, he ventured off on his own to create his jewelry line, MIGNOT ST BARTH. Every year Yvan travels to Tahiti, to the remote Tuamotu Islands of French Polynesia, where he carefully hand picks the black pearls. This in itself is an amazing adventure, and we were fascinated by Yvan’s stories, which included encounters with sharks, “helicopter surfing,” and much more.

Remaining as close to nature as possible, never creating anything that flashes, Yvan’s pieces are organic and luxurious. He uses Tahitian pearls, pebbles from the beach, sea glass, hammered gold, uncut precious stones and clay beads, all strung on hand-worked leather to create an individually crafted, elegantly sophisticated, bohemian look. Each subtly dramatic piece seems to uniquely incorporate the marriage of the earth with the sea. This summer he will proudly present his collection in the Hamptons, at London Jewelers.

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LONDON JEWELERS ACCENT THE MAGAZINE OF LIFE’S CELEBRATIONS

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