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THE MAGAZINE OF LIFE’S CELEBRATIONS

EVERY BOX HAS A STORY™

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FALL/WINTER 2016

The O riginator of Cult ure d Pe arls.

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CONTENTS PRESIDENT AND CEO JOHN A. GREEN

VICE CHAIRMAN MARC A. GREEN

4 Welcome Letter CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

6 What’s Happening

DAVID BONNEY

12 Service, Repair & Restoration MARKETING DIRECTOR

14 Best of Men’s 16 LBG Featured Jewelry

Every box has a story.™

MICHAIL K. SHAW

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

24 Checking Off My Bucket List: The Open

KRISTIN TROIE

Championship PUBLIHED BY

26 Italian Artistry

THE BJI FASHION GROUP

28 LBG Featured Giftware PUBLISHER

30 LBG Custom Design Studio

STU NIFOUSSI

34 Contest Winners: EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

High Lonesome Dude Ranch

KAREN ALBERG GROSSMAN

36 Fidelco Life-Saving Guide Dog Partners CREATIVE DIRECTOR

38 Tudor: Return of the Black Bay

HANS GSCHLIESSER

40 Forevermark: In the Rough MANAGING EDITOR

44 Insurance: Better Safe Than Sorry

JILLIAN LAROCHELLE

46 Trends: The Cutting Edge of Edgy PROJECT MANAGER

52 The Company We Keep: Watch Partners

LISA MONTEMORRA

54 Timepieces: Watch Out! DESIGNER

56 Rolex: Desperately Seeking Daytona

JEAN-NICOLE VENDITTI

58 Timepieces: Celebrity Watch PRODUCTION MANAGER

72 Giving Back: Pass it On

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80 Perfect Gems

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THE YACHT-MASTER The emblematic nautical watch embodies a yachting heritage that stretches back to the 1950s.

It doesn’t just tell time. It tells history.

OYSTER PERPETUAL YACHT-MASTER 40

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WELCOME Here we are again with the holidays upon us! We started writing and producing our fall/winter 2016 edition of Accent magazine way back in March, and we are excited to share what six months of hard work looks like in its completed form. Accent is now in its 14th year, and we think it’s only getting better with age. Check out the great pictorials, articles about everything under the sun, and jewelry, watch and gift resources to keep us all fulfilled.

We are proud of the longevity of our family business, celebrating our 119th year as New England’s premier family jeweler, our long-tenured staff and the memorable stories we get to share about our relationships. And it being the crazy year 2016, we are employing the KISS principle: “keep it simple stupid.” So all we want to say is thank you, we truly appreciate your business.

We give thanks for our relationships with our customers, our friends and our partners, and wish everyone the spirit of the season.

Warm wishes for peace, harmony and good health,

The Green Family

EVERY BOX HAS A STORY™

LBG FEATURE:

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1. Kristin Troie, JR Falcon, Kat Bow, James Koromanian, Danielle Lourie and Jose Aguayo at a HYPE event in Hartford.

2. John Waizmann and Kat Bow with Mikimoto pearls at Party on Pearl, TheaterWorks’ 40th anniversary celebration.

3. Gil Fortunato and Brenda Henry represented Lux Bond & Green at the Ferrari Event held on June 26.

4. John Green along with the other judges at the JCK Couture Awards in Las Vegas.

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LBG FEATURE:

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1. Dawn Lloyd’s new baby boy Bryson Valentino Raimondi, born July 6, 2016.

2. Glenn Zinn with his new grandson Hal, born March 23, 2016.

3. Annie Andreoni-Kovath with her husband and new baby boy Griffin Alexander Kovath, born July 7, 2016.

4. Rhonda DiGiacomo presenting a Rolex watch to Ernie Els for his hole in one at the Travelers Championship.

L UX B OND & G REEN SERVICE, REPAIR & RESTORATION

O ur master goldsmiths, hand & machine engravers and Swiss-trained watchmakers give you the assurance that we are a one-stop destination for all your service needs.

OUR REPAIR SERVICES INCLUDE

J EWELRY W ATCH & C LOCK S ILVERWARE M ETAL & G LASS A PPRAISALS A ND M ORE

Visit LBGreen.com for more information on service and repair

Introducing The Artisan Handcrafted Modern Chain Collection

LBG FEATURE:

BEST OF

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1. Cuff link and shirt stud set in sterling silver and hematite $845. (Tuxedo studs not shown.) 2. Double knot cuff links in sterling silver $250.

3. William Henry limited-edition Monarch Stars and Bars knife, hand-carved frame with inlaid turquoise in matrix, hand-forged Damascus Steel blade $1,850.

4. Money clip with black carbon ďŹ ber slides by M-CLIP $140. 5. David Yurman Classic Cable cuff with onyx terminations $475.

6. David Yurman brown leather cable cuff with sterling silver terminations $450.

TAG HEUER CARRERA CALIBRE HEUER 01 Chris Hemsworth works hard and chooses his roles carefully. He handles pressure by taming it, and turning it to his advantage. #DontCrackUnderPressure was coined with him in mind.

LBG FEATURE:

ARTISTS TO

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POLLY WALES

Polly Wales offers an honest, imperfect beauty that is natural and attainable — a beauty that will continue to change and evolve over a lifetime and beyond.

JUDI POWERS “I make everything as sustainably as possible and use recycled precious metals and diamonds and ethically sourced colored stones as much as possible.”

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1. Rainbow sapphires in eroded disc pendant, 18K gold $3,950. 2. Harlequin mixed-cut sapphires in 18K gold disc earrings $1,750.

3. Pebble drop earrings with sapphires and diamonds in sterling silver $950. 4. Pebble ring with sapphires and diamonds in sterling silver $560.

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Doryn Wallach creates fine jewelry that infuses the elegance of estate pieces with a distinctly modern spirit. Wallach’s unique aesthetic is shaped by her nearly two decades working in the world of interior design.

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AYVA “I grew up in a culture where jewelry is a huge part of a girl’s life and her entire life’s story can be told through her jewels. So I design my jewelry not as an adornment but as a symbol of love, commitment and celebration, a celebration of all moments big and small.”

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5. Octagonal stacking bangle in 18K gold with sapphires $6,270. 6. Gladiator ring in 18K gold with sapphires $4,180.

7. Pavé diamond ear crawlers in 18K gold $2,420. 8. Rutilated quartz cabochon pendant with diamond accents in 14K gold $1,720.

Also available in amethyst $1,720. 9. Kalena multi-gem drop earrings in 18K gold with white and yellow sapphires, amethyst and diamonds $3,400.

LBG FEATURE:

A NAME TO

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KANTIS

ÉVOCATEUR

1. Connecticut’s own Évocateur cuff bracelets with 22K gold leaf. Black and White Dolls $398. Applause $398. Top Hat $398. Baubles $398.

2. Stephanie Kantis Starburst collection in 24K gold plate and charcoal plate. Necklace $495. Earrings $295.

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3. Clara Williams Randolf vermeil and woven leather necklace with signature magnetic ends $795. 4. Leather tassel on magnetic vermeil clasp $295.

5. Lux collection diamond angel wings cross in 18K gold $950. 6. Inset diamond cross in 14K gold $975.

7. Alex Sepkus exquisite hand-ďŹ nished and engraved rings in 18K gold. Candy dome ring with multicolor sapphires $2,825. Orchard ring with rubellite tourmaline and diamonds $8,445. Little windows band with diamonds and sapphires $3,665. Vila ring with green Tourmaline and diamonds $8,150.

Lilies dome band with natural color diamonds $4,875.

LBG FEATURE:

OUR FAVORITES

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1. Lux Birthstone Collection shown in tanzanite available in garnet, amethyst, aquamarine, peridot, blue topaz, citrine and pink tourmaline in 14K gold with diamonds. Earrings starting at $350. Rings at $550. Pendants at $425.

2. Belle Étoile “Groovy” enamel bracelet in sterling silver $550. 3. New diamond hoop earrings in 14K gold, 1.25”long $855.

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4. Mabel Chong multi strand gold ďŹ lled chain with black spinel beads $650. 5. Halcyon Days 18K gold plated black Honeycomb hinged bangle $215.

6. Ed Levin convertible necklace in sterling silver, center drop is interchangeable with gemstone raindrops $418.

Raindrop options in onyx, carnelian, lapis, turquoise and blue lace agate (not shown) in sterling silver $165 each.

7. Tahitian pearl or cultured white freshwater pearl earrings, 9-10mm on 14K gold chain $150 each.

8. Alex Woo sterling silver Little Letters on 16� chain $98 each.

LBG FEATURE:

CLASSICS MAKE A

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1. John Hardy braided black lea leather and sterling silver with blue enamel gent’s bracelet $495.

2. Sterling silver ver heart locket with diamond accent $70. 3. Monogram in sterling silver on 16” or 18” chain $165. Also available in 14K gold.

4. Sterling silver charm bracelet, 7” long $95. Charms Charm sold separately: Cupcake $40; Compass $38.50; Crown $21.50; Heart tag $17; Eiffel Tower $25; Camera $30; Key $14; Passport $32.50; $32 Love you more $34.50; Elephant $19.50; Anchor $19.50; and Open book $29.50.

5. Signet and crest rings available in 18K or 14K gold and a sterling silver. Please call for pricing. 6. Stainless steel tie clip with black enamel inlay $59.

LBG FEATURE:

CHECKING OFF MY BUCKET LIST:

THE OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP

By John Green

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ucket list trips and experiences are some of the great memories that we create in our lifetimes. I had an incredible adventure checking off several bucket list events this past July. In fact, I was feeling a little guilty (but not too much) after just coming back from a wonderful family vacation, when the next day I flew to Glasgow, Scotland to attend the Open Championship and play golf in the pro-am of the Senior Open Championship. I was a guest of Rolex, and this was an experience of a lifetime.

It was an easy overnight flight to Glasgow, followed by about a 40mile drive to Troon. (I’m always amused that cars with drivers on the right display kilometers versus miles per hour, and fill up with liters of gasoline.)

On day one I was corrected by our personal driver, Allister: it’s not the British Open, as I had referred to the event during our drive. Yes, our media refers to it as the British Open, but it’s actually played in several countries: England, Scotland and Ireland. Never make this mistake when talking to Scots or the Irish! I only wish the wonderful dialect and the smirk on his face could be translated into print. The tournament will be held in England in 2017, then move to Scotland in 2018 and Northern Ireland in 2019, all on traditional links courses. A links course is the oldest-style golf course, first developed in Britain. The term link comes from Scottish language descended from old English; hlinc, meaning rising ground or ridge, usually refers to an area on the coast with sand dunes and small hills. To golf fans, it means an undulating hard terrain without trees, a series of deep and steep bunkers or sand traps, and several different indigenous grasses off the lush fairways.

Once we arrived at the Open Championship, we were surrounded by sweeping views of the South Ayrshire community, the golf course at Royal Troon and the Firth of Clyde (Sea). We experienced what felt like three different seasons each day, from cold temperatures and 30 MPH winds, to driving rain, to sunshine and warmth so that we could at last remove a layer or two of clothing. I came prepared, thanks to all of you who gave me advice.

At the end of day one, Phil Mickelson was leading the tournament

after shooting a 63 to tie a course record. And what a second day, with Henrik Stenson and Phil Mickelson dueling it out hole by hole. It was an epic tournament even by Jack Nicklaus standards, judging from his tweets Sunday night. Walking the course for three days—back and forth on the narrow links-style course, both up and down the undulating terrain—was a great test of my ankles and my stamina, but well worth every minute.

Rolex gave me a weekend to remember.

Almost everyone knows the iconic brand since they’re a powerhouse in the watch industry. But very few know that Rolex is not a public company, rather a philanthropic foundation giving back to communities around the world and investing in many very worthy causes. They are very discreet about their giving, but be it contributions to the arts, the medical community or children’s causes, they are true leaders around the world.

Rolex has many ambassadors in the golf community, including Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods. There were only three of us representing the United States on this trip, and we

Top to bottom: The final hole at the Carnoustie Senior Open Championship. 900-year-old Glamis Castle in Angus, Scotland.

attended an intimate dinner gathering with the soft-spoken Tom Watson, who has won five Open Championships; listening to the many great stories he shared was a real treat. Our formal lunches on the course included time with Paul Casey, Craig Harmon and Justin Thomas (for all the golf fans out there), and relaxed dinners at a local castle introduced us to wonderful new friends, guests of Rolex from St. Moritz, Vienna, Geneva, Hong Kong, Singapore, Brazil, London and Edinburgh, Scotland. Our week got even better with a surprise offer to play the Old Course at St. Andrews the day after the Open.

This is one of the toughest courses in the world on which to get a starting time! My caddie Susan knew the course inside out and the 30 MPH winds kept us in the spirit of the links layout. It was a tough day, but I managed to get out of every sand trap I was in and learned from Susan about a new club: the “hand wedge.” This served as our warm-up to play in the Senior Open pro-am at Carnoustie, which is said to be the toughest track in Scotland.

Top to bottom: 18th hole and legendary Swilcan bridge at St. Andrews. John Green with a guard at Glamis Castle. The Senior Open with Sam Torrance, John Green, Dave Baron and Ian Woosnam. Beautiful seaside terrain of the Open Championship at Troon.

I was paired with the legendary and charismatic Scottish golfer Sam Torrance, who has won over 40 professional tournaments and served as captain and player on several Ryder Cup teams. Lucky for me, I somehow played great under all the pressure in the twosome tournament format, and we took 20 pounds from another team that included Ian “Woosie” Woosnam. (The famous Welsh golfer has 52 professional wins, including the Masters in 1991.) Our team finished respectably, placing in the top third of the 42 teams. Miguel Angel, the pony tailed 52-year-old Spanish golfer, won the pro-am with an amateur scratch golfer from France.

The days weren’t just about golf. We enjoyed an entertaining dinner at Glamis Castle, where I thought I was entering a Bond movie with the milelong driveway and 900-year-old castle in the distance, set on hundreds of acres. The Strathmore Estate, ancestral home to the Earls of Strathmore, was granted to Sir John Lyon by King Robert II in 1372. Legends and myths surround the building: Lady Janet Douglas, widow of Lord Glamis, was burned at the stake as a witch in 1540 and her ghost still appears from time to time in the rectory. Notably, this was the childhood home of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth I, and also the setting of Shakespeare’s Macbeth (popular belief is that Duncan was murdered here by Macbeth).

One more gala dinner on our final evening included many of the great 50-year-old-plus senior players: Bernhard Langer, Tom Watson, Colin Montgomerie, Lee Janzen, Tom Lehman, Mark O’Meara, Sam Torrance and Ian Woosnam. It was quite an evening featuring many legendary golfers and a host of funny stories. I didn’t sleep the last night, and with Scotland’s long days and short nights, it was light again at about 3 a.m.

–back to the States when the sun came up. It was an adventure that I won’t soon forget.

And for those of you wondering: as soon I was back with my usual golfing friends, my game went to hell!

LBG FEATURE:

ITALIAN

ARTISTRY IN GOLD AND STERLING SILVER

There is no other country that designs and creates more beautiful jewelry than Italy. From the centers of Vicenza, Valenza, Florence and Arezzo our buying team found captivating Italian designs and values from many of our old friends as well as new designers and craftsmen. Visit our stores to experience the allure of Italian jewelry.

Our continuing promotion and passion for everything Italian is possible thanks to the partnership of the Italian Trade Agency and the Italian Ministry of Economic Development.

This promotion is organized in collaboration with

Opposite page: Chic raindrop necklace $195 with matching earrings $145; Classic wide hoop earring $325; Modern twist hoop earring $245, all in 14K gold. New Barocco diamond cross $2,700 and 35� diamond necklace $3,500, in 18K gold by Roberto Coin.

Above: Experience the very cool movement of these 18K gold and black ceramic earrings $780 and ceramic and diamond pendant $1,128

by Roberto Demeglio. Also available in other color variations. From Ponte Vecchio of Florence, the new padlock pendant $525 in 18K gold.

Our new sterling silver and lurex braided bracelets are only $75 each. Feel the difference and wear the beauty of Italian jewelry.

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1. Bernardaud Naxos with its sharp lines, simplicity of shapes, designed by Oliver Gagnere. Dinner plate $37. Mug $52.

Sambonet Gio Ponti Modern Stainless Steel Flatware, five piece place setting $85.

2. Winter White Snowflake round serving platter, 12.25” $65 and set of four salads 8.25” $85.

3. Bernardaud Louvre Mug $52. The Louvre pattern is a white service with engraved detailing of various periods of French architecture.

4. Andrew Pearce Hand Turned Wooden Bowl from the Live Collection. Shown in black Walnut and Cherry 13” $220.

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5. Simon Pearce simple hand blown Essex Goblet $75. Clear Classic Quartz votive by Kathryn Mccoy Designs $225.

6. Bernardaud Ecume Contemporary white dinner plate $56 shown on a Ecume platinum charger $250. Saint Louis Clear Bubbles goblet $175.

7. Alessi Stainless Kettle designed by Michael Graves $190. 8. Match Italian Handmade Pewter Scribe Rimmed Charger 13.4� $275. Bernardaud Ecume Dinner Plate $56. Richard Ginori Fiesole Salad Plate 8.65� $90. Puiforcat Cardinal Silverplated Flatware Dinner Knife $140.

Salad fork $110. Dinner fork $110. Organic Cotton Napkin $21.

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WE’LL HELP YOU CREATE IT. The jewelry you wear is an expression of your personality, passions and lifestyle. While creating a custom-designed piece may seem overwhelming, we are experienced at simplifying the process and making even complex designs accessible. Whether it be an engagement ring, pendant, earrings or an heirloom piece you would like to remake, our designers will work together with you to develop a unique design that reflects your vision and budget. Our custom design specialists will bring your inspiration to life by combining the latest design technology with our dedication to artistry and fine craftsmanship. Please call to schedule an appointment or visit any one of our seven locations throughout Connecticut and Massachusetts.

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH RAYMOND WEIL is proud to be supporting Swiss sailing team Realteam as its OfďŹ cial Timing Partner and to introduce a new freelancer able to support the crew in the most extreme sailing conditions. A nice little tip of the hat to Mr Raymond Weil who was a member of the Geneva Yacht Club.

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HIGH LONESOME DUDE RANCH LBG Contest Winners Dear Lux Bond & Green,

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e have just returned from our trip to The High Lonesome Dude Ranch, and I cannot thank you enough for providing us with the most incredible experience of our lifetimes.

We had an absolutely fabulous time, and I would highly recommend the ranch to anyone. The staff is the tops and in no time you feel like part of their family. There is always at least one staff member with you for all meals, adding to the family-like atmosphere. And the food is divine!

We did everything from attending a rodeo to barrel racing ourselves. We sorted cows and did a cattle drive. We even shot skeet and went y ďŹ shing.

Again, many thanks for making a childhood dream come true!

Pam McChesney

Lux Bond & Green, in partnership with the High Lonesome Dude Ranch in Colorado, held a contest in our 2015 fall issue of Accent magazine. The winner received a week-long dude ranch adventure. We are so happy to hear and see that Pam, her husband, Dean, and their friends Patty and Michael found their INNER COWBOY. For more information about the High Lonesome Dude Ranch, please visit: highlonesomeduderanch.com.

From diamonds in the "RUFF"

to life-saving guide dog partners

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ux Bond & Green is proud to announce our new partnership with the Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation (fidelco.org). Joining forces extends our support of the communities in which our stores are located and reinforces our company’s core values.

Founded in Connecticut and internationally

accredited,

this remarkable nonprofit partners its elite German Shepherd guide dogs with men and women across North America who are blind. Of the 1,400 partnerships created, over 600 Fidelco guide dogs have been placed in our own New England communities.

Fidelco shares Lux Bond & Green’s core values of integrity, partnership and exceptional customer service. Every Fidelco guide dog placement is custom-designed to ensure an enduring relationship based on trust and

Fidelco “diamond in the ruff” future guide dog puppy.

the highest quality client satisfaction through lifetime service.

“More than 50 years of breeding and training experience is an important milestone,” says Lux Bond & Green’s president and CEO, John Green. “Our team has been impressed by Fidelco guide dog trainers working in West Hartford for many years. Their expertise turns young, beautiful pups into treasured life partners. We’re a dogfriendly business and value these relationships."

"We’re a lot like Lux Bond & Green,” says Fidelco president and CEO, Eliot Russman. “Fidelco offers a boutique experience to selective clients seeking the very best product and services. They’re attracted to the exceptional qualities of our guide dogs that become engaged partners in their own active lifestyles. In fact, Fidelco German Shepherd guide dogs are often referred to as the Porsche of guide dogs.”

Every Fidelco guide dog takes two years 15,000 hours and $45,000 to

Photo credit: Mitchell Haaseth

produce, and is given to blind clients at no cost.

Gold medalist and two-time USA Paralympic swimmer Retired Navy Lt. Bradley Snyder is a shining example of Fidelco’s active clients. With Fidelco guide dog Gizzy leading the way, Brad safely travels the world.

He shares, “[Fidelco] was there for me in a time of need. I feel really good about what we have been able to accomplish.”

Lux Bond & Green is now an exceptional partner with Fidelco with the launch of the Dog Fever Collection. A portion of all sales of the German Shepherd ring idelco. Dog Feve from the Dog Fever Collection will be donated to Fidelco.

Fever rings are available in numerous breeds.

Sterling silver German Shepherd ring $220 Sterling silver and enamel German Shepherd ring $360 Dog Fever Collection - Made in Italy

The superlative-charged chronograph. 50 mm case in Breitlight®. Exclusive Manufacture Breitling Caliber B12 with 24-hour military-style display. Officially chronometer-certified.

launches

RETURN OF THE

BLACK BAY

TUDOR’s new Black Bay

timepieces have collectors clamoring.

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ince its launch in 2012 (with a red bezel), TUDOR’s Black Bay model has become a watch that conjures some serious street cred amongst watch collectors and enthusiasts given its strong nod to the historical watch references of TUDOR’s rich past. The essence of the Black Bay dates back to the 1954 TUDOR Oyster Prince Submariner, reference 7922. This was the technical dive watch that spawned future iterations, which became the preferred tool watch of the Marine Nationale and the U.S. Navy beginning in the ’60s. Throughout this time, TUDOR Submariners evolved, showcasing new and subtle design details with each model update. Ultimately, the culmination of these refinements directly inspired the 2012 Black Bay model as it exists today. So much so that the Black Bay took home the coveted Revival Prize at the 2013 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (often dubbed The Oscars of watchmaking).

As of 2015, the Black Bay model was offered with a red, blue, or black bezel. In 2016, all colorways in the Black Bay line were fitted with new in-house manufacture movement MT5602, boasting an impressive 70-hour power reserve. There is no doubt as to why collectors are clamoring for these iconic, highly recognizable and historically important timepieces.

The expansion of the Black Bay family in 2016 doesn’t end there; three entirely new models were introduced as well: Black Bay Bronze, Black Bay Dark and Black Bay 36.

The Black Bay Bronze is TUDOR’s first-ever high-performance dive watch with bronze aluminum alloy case. The alloy was designed to patina over time, producing a variation of complementing warm tones. With its 43mm case, the Black Bay Bronze is now the largest case size available in the popular Heritage collection, housing TUDOR manufacture movement MT5601.

The Black Bay Dark offers a fresh take on the stealth-like black aesthetic. With an all-over black PVD-treated steel case and bracelet, The Heritage Black Bay Dark has an entirely satin finish, reminiscent of military utility equipment. Like the Black Bay Red, Blue and Black, it features TUDOR movement MT5602. And, like every Black Bay and timepiece in the Heritage collection, this model comes with an additional fabric strap with purchase.

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FOREVERMARK’s focus on helping women in need and strengthening mining communities.

BY JULIANNE PEPITONE

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hen famed National Geographic photographer Annie Griffiths visited a South African diamond mine for the first time in 1981, she was surrounded by burly male guards who kept eyes on her as they strained to hear the radio report of Princess Diana’s wedding to Prince Charles. But when she visited again in July 2015 to chronicle women’s advancement programs, she found herself instead greeted by proud female entrepreneurs and mining workers.

The women were part of De Beers’ Forevermark programs that support career training and development for women in the communities where it mines. It’s part of a larger sustainability focus aimed at “building forever”—that is, building up communities to be socioeconomically strong even after the local mines are eventually tapped.

“We tend to think of diamonds as something frivolous or symbolic,” admits Griffiths. “I’ve been working in Southern Africa for years and it never occurred to me until I saw it that the diamond business could be a real force for good in the local community.”

She met scores of women including Sophia Mphuthi, an entrepreneur who started her own driving school in Kimberley, South Africa, using money from De Beers’ Zimele fund. De Beers says the fund benefited over 62 South African businesses in 2014, creating over 1,175 jobs in farming, jewelry design and other areas. More than one-third of the people who benefited directly from that funding were women.

Overall De Beers has spent about $28 million on socioeconomic development programs, according to Nicky Black, the company’s head of social performance. Nearly 50,000 people have benefited as a result of the programs, which focus on education, entrepreneurship, health care and

other core concerns. Through the initiative, Forevermark has trained women for careers as miners, geologists, engineers, craftspeople, managers and more. “For the consumer, [forever] connotes these intense eternal emotions,” explains Black. “But for the community, it means sustainable development.

Where will we be in 20 years?”

De Beers is acutely aware that mining communities are dependent on a finite resource, and investing in women and girls ensures a possibilityfilled future. “The science shows that women play a remarkable role as connectors and foundation stones of their communities,” Black says. “When you support a woman you are in turn supporting her family, the community and society.”

It makes business sense, too, Black insists, citing studies that show “if you spend a dollar on a woman’s development you get more bang for your buck than almost any other intervention, including inoculation and sewage.

The actual outcome is greatest, and that’s what ‘forever’ means to us.”

The efforts in South Africa mirror De Beers’ larger focus on building up its female workforce across the world. Women comprise nearly 24 percent of global employees, compared to 16 percent in the mining industry as a whole. “We’re outperforming the industry and we’re pleased by that, but I think everyone would say that’s still not enough,” Black says. “We’re working to change it.”

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or cinephiles, the phrase “jewelry insurance” may conjure up scenes of Cary Grant as a French Riviera cat burglar in To Catch a Thief, trading quips with the austere agent from Lloyd’s of London.

In fact, insuring precious gems may be a tad less glamorous, but certainly a necessity for nearly everyone—not just wealthy dowagers showing off their jewels around a roulette table. It starts when a man decides he’s ready to propose to his sweetheart. From the moment he leaves the jeweler he should have a policy in place covering the cherished engagement ring—even before he plans his elaborate proposal scenario involving the bottom of a Champagne glass or a golf hole.

“Ideally you would receive an appraisal and insure an engagement ring right when you purchase it,” says Trina Woldt, VP and chief marketing officer of Jewelers Mutual Insurance Company, one of the oldest in the business. Most jewelry insurance claims are not due to theft but loss, “which includes accidental loss and mysterious disappearance,” she explains. “That could be anything from the dog eating it to having it fall from cold fingers while shoveling snow. And you’d be surprised how many people lose their rings on their honeymoon because they’re not used to wearing a ring and forget that fingers shrink in water.”

And on the off chance that a dashing cat burglar does enter your home, be advised that your homeowner’s policy might not provide the ideal coverage. It’s also important to note that filing a jewelry claim under your homeowner’s might cause your premium to increase dramatically.

Jeweler’s Mutual plans are comprehensive and cover any kind of loss or damage. Its policies offer to repair or replace a lost item through the jeweler of your choice. In general, specialty jewelry insurance costs about 1 to 2 percent of the value of an item per year, so a $10,000 ring would only cost

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$100 to $150 per year to insure. “It’s a really affordable way to safeguard items that have both monetary and emotional value,” says Woldt.

Deductibles can be as low as zero. (Watch insurance is its own category, but operates identically.)

To decide whether you need it for an engagement ring, Grandma’s pearls, or other items, look at each of them and stop to evaluate your instinctive emotional reaction to finding out that they’ve gone missing. The stronger the emotional reaction, the more reason to insure.

For those who want even more peace of mind and are more worried about theft than loss, there’s the option of acquiring a safe in addition to insurance. New York-based Empire Safe is a family business in operation since 1904, catering to both businesses and residences. Empire Safe’s products range in price from $2,500 to $35,000, and are recommended for residences with $100,000 worth of jewelry or more.

Once again, cinephiles with vivid imaginations are probably picturing stealthy thieves with high-tech equipment trying to pick a lock. In truth, what a thief really wants to do is either break open your safe or move it, so avoid an inexpensive one. “Ninety-nine percent of people selling safes don’t deal with high-end clients,” says Empire Safe president Richard Krasilovsky.

“They’re selling safes that can be opened with common tools in the house.”

The primary deterrent is weight. Empire Safe designs apartment safes that weigh 500 pounds and are secured to the floor. “They’re strong and heavy and the objective is to intimidate the burglar so he’ll go to shop elsewhere.” In houses, a ground-floor safe can weigh over 1,000 pounds, come armor-plated on all sides, and offer fire protection as an added bonus.

Because when it comes to your valued keepsakes, do you really want to take chances?

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ome seasons, jewelry is front-and-center in fashion, and for fall/winter 2016 that’s surely the case. “Runways from New York to across the Atlantic have shown us that the most current looks are about notice-me accessories. Obviously, that includes high-drama jewels,” says fashion forecaster David Wolfe, creative director at international trend forecasting agency The Doneger Group. There’s a cool, modern edginess to almost everything. In fine jewelry, it’s done imaginatively and differently by each brand. Some designs are asymmetric. Some are formed in mixes of yellow gold, black gold and oxidized silver. And some FOCUS ON BLACK OR GRAY GEMS AS KEY ELEMENTS. Wolfe reminds us that fashion trends today last longer than they used to, and he affirms that black and gray have remained strong since last year.

Asymmetry on the catwalks has also been a huge influence. “Look at all the zigzag hemlines and waistlines,” Wolfe urges, identifying them as part of “the new disruptive dressing”—disruptive in a good way, where many of those old “rules” of style are broken.

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KEY EDGY ESSENTIALS Certainly, mismatched earrings are indispensable this season. Earlier this year it was one of the most talked-about jewelry looks on Hollywood’s red carpets. Jewelry blogger Becky Stone, editor in chief and founder of DiamondsInTheLibrary.com, believes fun-to-wear mismatched earrings will become even more popular going forward. It’s a confident look to say the least! “Hoops, too,” she notes, “particularly bigger and atypical ones, with unexpected angles or embellishments.” With 75,000 followers on Instagram alone, Stone has noticed that, as more designers are doing asymmetrical, people are embracing it. “With bracelets, for example, I think you’re going to see a lot more non-traditional sculptural forms by the end of the year.”

Time to talk about layering. It’s been trending for several seasons and you’re sure to see it continue. “However, some jewelry tailoring is starting, which means bigger, MORE STATEMENT PIECES and not as much stacking,” says jewelry writer and blogger Cathleen McCarthy, founder and editor of TheJewelryLoupe.com.

Fashion for holiday and into next year is perfect for accessorizing with larger jewelry, agrees Wolfe, noting, “With the new erogenous zone being the shoulder (given all the off-the-shoulder clothes that allow for one or both to be bare) the time is now for big necklaces and earrings—notice-me jewelry!”

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Some of the most innovative and exciting edgy designs are in blackened metals. “Yellow gold beautifully continues to trend,” confirms Stone, “but

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there’s a lot more blackened metal as well.” Notably, distinctive, unconventional designs in blackened gold [aka rhodium-plated white gold] and oxidized sterling silver. McCarthy adds, “Dark titanium, too. Rose gold is also still on-trend, and I especially like the way certain luxury jewelry brands are MIXING GOLD WITH BLACK GOLD or oxidized silver.” There are many rich yellow gold pendants, for instance, on dark metal chains of all types, including links.

“A great way to create edgy style this year,” McCarthy advises, “is to layer some blackened jewelry with your yellow or rose gold.” So, for example, if you’re stacking three, four or five bangles, even one dark-hued bracelet added in the middle will instantly give your overall jewelry look that trending avant-garde feeling.”

Another good suggestion on how to get started accessorizing with edgy contemporary jewelry? Buy one great graphic piece: perhaps a theatrical two-finger ring, upward-trailing ear climbers, or A STRONG CHOKER/COLLAR, EITHER OPEN-ENDED OR CLOSED, as both are hot in fashion.

A FEW FRINGE GEMS (& COLORS) AT THE FOREFRONT Do not—I repeat: do not!—forget to buy some new jewelry with black or gray gemstones. Black diamonds, fancy black sapphires and black spinel are especially important. Both McCarthy and Stone like the way more and more artisanal collections are now featuring these untraditional gems. Stone suggests that, for fall/winter, when searching for an original piece of colored stone jewelry to add to your wardrobe, be sure to look beyond the “Big Three”: ruby, blue sapphire and emerald. “I’ve actually seen an uptick in interest in yellow sapphires, so you should definitely ask your jeweler about them,” says Stone. This isn’t a gem that’s typically in the edgy stone category but, as she reminds us, “Yellow sapphire is such a joyful gem—so vibrant and vivacious.”

Right now and into 2017, the whole spectrum of fancy sapphires is in fashion—as are all the many shades of spinel. “Some spectacular spinel jewelry was premiered this year, and it’s refreshing,” notes Stone, “because, unfortunately, spinel tends to go under-appreciated.” Just recently, the jewelry industry named spinel as an additional birthstone for those born in August. Ask your jeweler to show you some modern spinel jewelry in its many different colors, from fiery reds and oranges to dark and edgy black beauties, from pastel lavenders to blues and greens.

Speaking of blues and greens, McCarthy says, “There are so many shimmery ones for fall/winter—opal, moonstone and blue-toned labradorite, especially—and triplets, too, which are designed to create their own watery light show. Frequently with triplets, A BOTTOM LAYER OF MOTHER OF PEARL LENDS GLIMMER TO SLICE OF COLOR, EMERALD FOR EXAMPLE, all viewed through a transparent rock crystal prism.”

Another gem that was, for a long time, somewhat off the grid in modern affordable jewelry is the Tahitian pearl. Well, it’s back—big-time—in its natural kaleidoscopic hues of black, gray, eggplant and dark green/blue. “Pearls, especially Tahitians, are everywhere this season,” McCarthy tells us, “big and small, and sometimes creatively carved, too.”

As you think forward to your jewelry wardrobe for spring/summer, it will be more important than ever to own a few pieces of gray gemstone jewelry.

So it’s definitely not too soon to start talking with your jeweler about your everyday style and start looking for a piece that’s fashioned with on-trend grays like Tahitian pearls, or slate-shaded labradorite, hematite, moonstone or mother of pearl.

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WATCH OUT! Why buying and servicing your timepieces with an authorized dealer is more important than ever.

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t’s not hard to avoid obvious knockoffs when it comes to luxury watches. Just be careful you’re not ambushed by a Frankenstein. “Frankenstein” is a new watch industry term rapidly spreading among consumers, who are right to be leery. The term refers to watches that have been spliced together from some parts that are genuine and some that are counterfeit. Typically made in Asia, they can easily fool the eye—especially of a buyer blinded by the prospect of getting a great deal.

The emergence of Frankenstein watches underscores the importance of buying a fine timepiece from an authorized dealer. “Buying a watch online is like gambling,” says Michael Pollak of Hyde Park Jewelers.

“Sometimes you win, but mostly you lose.”

And when you lose, you lose big, because these fakes often mimic very expensive models. A consumer spotted an $80,000 Audemars Piguet timepiece priced at a mere $40,000, Pollak recalls. But when the buyer sent it to the manufacturer for servicing, it never came back. In its place was a letter explaining that the watch was not genuine and had been confiscated for infringing on the brand’s trademark.

The buyer has no recourse, and even a seller with 100% positive feedback could claim he didn’t know the watch was a Frankenstein. For Pollak, this all comes down to the perennial problem of not knowing a watch’s provenance when buying from an unauthorized dealer. The same thing applies for watches that are stolen. The seller may not even know it, he explains, but once again, as soon as the watch is taken in for servicing, a company such as Rolex will immediately check the serial number against a database of stolen watches. If it comes up as stolen, you’ll never see it again. “According to Rolex, the watch either

belongs to the previous owner, an authorized dealer or the insurance company,” says Pollak. Either way, “It does not belong to you.”

Authorized retailers provide a clear paper trail of a watch’s history, can ensure that a watch comes with a manufacturer’s warranty and that parts are available should it need repair, and provide a trustworthy resource if the customer is dissatisfied for any reason. You’re also dealing with someone who’s intimately familiar with the brand. “You have the ability to speak with someone who has received the proper training on the brand you are considering,” says Hank B. Siegel of Hamilton Jewelers.

Siegel says his service center sees thousands of watches each year, and the main issues are attractive fakes, genuine cases with fake movements, watches that were originally genuine but have been altered with non-genuine parts, genuine watches with fake warranty papers, watches reported stolen, and finally, watches that are genuine but without proper import documentation and duties paid, which leaves them subject to confiscation.

“The bottom line is, unless you are buying from a retailer explicitly authorized by the watch brand, it’s buyer beware,” says Marc Green of Lux Bond & Green. “Whether from an auction house, website, non-authorized dealer, or anywhere else, there is always the looming question of whether something is genuine.”

Authorized dealers are also imperative when having a watch serviced, as an unauthorized repairman could use counterfeit parts and turn your genuine, papers-and-all watch into a Frankenstein without your knowing it. “Some say authorized service centers are too expensive and take too long,” says Green. “We say you get what you pay for. You may take your Mercedes to the corner garage for a minor adjustment, but not when major parts are needed. With watches, you want them serviced correctly with a guarantee.”

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DAYTONA What one young business exec wouldn’t do for the newest ROLEX…

BY JARROD WEBER

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y first recollection of a Rolex Daytona was this beautiful stainless steel work of art on my father’s wrist.

Although I was too tied up with school, sports and dating to truly focus on watches, I couldn’t help but admire the pure beauty of this magnificent timepiece. Never since have I seen a watch I admired as much.

So of course I felt tremendous joy when, upon graduating law school, my parents placed two green boxes with gold crown logos on our kitchen table. “Mom and I are so

proud of you,” my dad said, somewhat choked up. “We think you’ve earned your first Rolex.” He then opened both boxes: in the first was a brand new Rolex Daytona, the other contained the Daytona I’d always admired on his wrist. He asked which I wanted. I immediately chose my father’s for its sentimental value.

I can’t think of any possession I’ve ever had or will ever have that means more to me than that Daytona. I’m sure that at the right time, my son will acquire this priceless family keepsake.

But for right now, I want, I need, I crave, I simply must have the new Rolex Daytona with black dial and ceramic bezel. Ever since the extreme buzz surrounding its release at the Baselworld Watch Fair in March, I’ve been relentless in trying to figure out how to acquire this elusive prize. Most say there’s a five-year wait list... I can’t wait five weeks, let alone five years!

The Daytona was the Rolex model first given out to winners at the Rolex 24 at Daytona Speedway. At some point in time, Paul Newman (himself a motorsports enthusiast and race car driver) started wearing it, and from then on, watch aficionados, collectors and guys in the know wanted nothing else.

Since its launch in the 1960s, the watch has gone through a number of redesigns, all of which are now collector’s items that have appreciated significantly in value. The modern Daytona as we know it was released in the late 1980s; at that time, Rolex outsourced the movement to Zenith. In 2000, Rolex developed the capability to make the chronograph movement in house. They also made small cosmetic changes to the face of the watch (on the black dial, the sub-dials became silver rather than white; on the white dial, the sub-dials were also silver rather than black). For either dial option, purchasing a Rolex Daytona has become a dance of persuasion, persistence and finesse, convincing dealers to sell you one out of the maybe two or three watches they’ve been allotted.

The release this year of the new stainless steel Daytona is the first significant design change since the ’80s. The bezel is now made of Cerachrom material that’s virtually scratch-resistant to ensure longevity.

The sub-dials on the white dial are now black rather than silver, offering a bold contrast recalling Paul Newman’s iconic timepiece of yesteryear.

Everyone wants one. All are told to put their names on the list. It’s an undisclosed list with obscure criteria: Are you famous? Are you quasi-

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famous? Will you be photographed in the watch? With whom? People are determined to figure this out.

I’ve been on the hunt, calling dealers throughout the Tri-State area as well as across the country. Since Rolex authorized dealers are not permitted to ship out of state, a buyer needs to purchase in person. I’ve researched the home state of my alma mater (Michigan) discovering cities I didn’t know existed (to which I’ll be traveling if they call me!). My wife is Romanian and fluent in the language;

she’s phoned her home country and I believe I’m top of the list in Bucharest.

Yesterday, my father and I attended a Rolex Daytona event. We tried on the watch and I’m more committed than ever to finding it. I’m on their wait list, but they were not all that encouraging. Leaving the event, I texted my wife: “Isn’t it time you visit your family in Romania?”

(Editor’s note: Jarrod wrote this essay hoping it would move him up on the list. Sorry Jarrod, but you’ll have to wait in line with the rest of us!)

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The Daytona was the Rolex model first given out to winners at the Rolex 24 at Daytona Speedway. At some point in time, Paul Newman started wearing it, and from then on, watch aficionados, collectors and guys in the know wanted nothing else.

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OW TO DEAL WITH DIFFICULT IN-LAWS: Remember, marriage is a transition for everyone. Relationships improve with time, effort and shared experiences. Be patient, be kind, and most important, don’t take things personally.

HOW TO MANAGE CONFLICT IN YOUR BRIDAL PARTY: If you are unhappy with a bridesmaid’s actions, express yourself, says Nelson. Calmly talk to your friend about what you needed from her, how she upset or disappointed you, and how together you can move forward.

WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR PARENTS DON’T LIKE YOUR FIANCÉ: Sit down with your parents without your other half. Clarify what their concerns are. Let them know that, while you understand, they should trust the way they raised you, Nelson advises. And remind them you know what’s best for you. Build respect and work towards acceptance through open lines of communication.

HOW TO NAVIGATE WHO DOES AND DOESN’T MAKE THE GUEST LIST: It’s important to look around the room on your wedding day and have all the people that you love and have a bond with there, celebrating with you, says Nelson. Uninvited guests may be upset, but stick to your guns.

Choose people because they’re special to you, not out of obligation.

HOW TO GET YOUR GROOM INVOLVED: Your fiancé can contribute in different ways. Some give financial or emotional support. Others help closer to the wedding day, running errands or picking people up from the airport.

Engage your fiancé so he feels his contribution matters, says Nelson. And don’t get upset if he isn’t involved in exactly the way you imagined.

HOW TO KEEP THE PLANNING AS FUN AS THE WEDDING DAY: This wedding is a reflection of your personality and vision, so have fun and get

creative with unique touches that reflect who you are as a couple, says Nelson. Be silly. Enjoy being a bride and take it easy. This is time for pampering, and excitement about the future as a Mrs. HOW TO DEAL WITH LAST-MINUTE NERVES: Nerves are to be expected as you step into this new phase of your life. But don’t let those thoughts spiral to overwhelming you. Call on your bridesmaids or maid of honor to rally around you, with love, to calm you and assure you everything is going to be okay.

HOW TO BE TRUE TO YOUR WEDDING DREAM EVEN IF OTHERS WANT SOMETHING ELSE: Being true to who you are as a couple means having a clear vision for your day, maintaining boundaries and keeping a united front. Know which wedding details are non-negotiable and which you are willing to compromise on, so that your family can be included in the process, suggests Nelson.

HOW NOT TO FEEL OVERWHELMED EVEN WITHOUT A WEDDING PLANNER: Don’t try to take on every task by yourself or suffer in silence with a long to-do list. The key word is delegate. Have a team of friends and family that you trust to help execute your wedding vision. Most importantly, says Nelson, take everything one day at a time.

SINGLE BEST ADVICE FOR THE WEDDING DAY: Detach yourself from the idea of perfection. You are stepping into and preparing for marriage. If some things don’t go as planned, it’s okay. Be present. Soak in all that is a day to celebrate love.

Marissa Nelson is a licensed marriage and family therapist, an AASECT certified therapist and the founder of IntimacyMoons Couples & Singles Retreats.

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ALTERNATIVE TREATS TAKE THE CAKE Artfully arranged cupcake towers became the trendiest way to ditch the wedding cake a few years ago, but now all kinds of alternatives exist—many of which don’t include cake at all.

Donut towers: Like a Little Black Dress, this cake alternative can be dressed up or down: stacks of apple cider donuts with milk for a cozy-casual fall wedding, or carefully constructed towers of ganache-iced confections alongside espresso at more elegant affairs. Donut towers can look more traditional, too: Philadelphia-based Federal Donuts constructs displays of its treats on a tiered stand and adds decorative elements like flowers and ribbons, if desired.

Ice cream: Think DIY sundae bars packed with toppings like decadent fudge and buttery toffee bits. Or build-it-yourself ice cream sandwich tables with loads of flavor options and gooey cookies to mix and match. For a pricier but super-fun treat, hire a good old ice cream truck to roll up as the celebration winds down. Tipsy Cones is a grown-up version of the Mr. Softee truck, offering alcoholic flavors like whiskey mash, drunken French toast and watermelon mojito ice.

Throwback treats: Yes, weddings are about joining together as adults, but dessert inspires pure childlike joy. Los Angeles’ Cake Monkey specializes in gourmet versions of childhood faves like Ho Hos, Oreos and Little Debbies, whipped up with high-quality ingredients like bittersweet chocolate and fleur de sel.

The wedding was perfect, the reception was a blast… and now, the DJ is packing up as the venue staff turns on all the lights. It’s a bummer when the party comes to a close, but the fun doesn’t have to stop there. Planned wedding after-parties are on the rise, but informal post-nuptial hangouts are an easy way to keep the revelry going past midnight.

A simple option: Rent space at a bar that’s within walking distance of the reception venue. Beach brides and grooms might invite guests to a post-bash bonfire, while winter couples can host a cozy s’moresroasting session with spiked coffee.

Massachusetts teacher Jessica Dougherty and her husband Kerry opted to plan a post-wedding bowling session, complete with custom “Team Jerry” shirts, for their special day. They chose Point Lookout Resort in Maine specifically because the complex offered loads of fun options on the grounds, and they wanted to help create a full weekend getaway for their guests.

“It was so funny to see the pairings—my high school friend’s husband bowling with Kerry’s friend from Italy,” Dougherty said.

“But the real point was to have some downtime with the people who mean the most to us. I know it sounds a little corny, but we wanted the love, the moment, to last as long as possible.”

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ANYTHING GOES Rigid wedding-party rules once required matchymatchy dresses and an equal number of ’maids and ’men. But selecting the party is meant to honor the people in your life, regardless of gender, age or any centuries-old guidelines. Now, anything goes: a “bridesman,” “best woman,” or “man of honor,” and the 89-year-old who served as a bridesmaid in her granddaughter’s Pennsylvania wedding last year.

Burberry employee Katelyn Venezia, 30, opted to forgo the traditional wedding party altogether for her July 2016 nuptials—but she still honored her closest friends, sans fuss.

“I didn’t want them to feel pressure or strings attached,” Venezia explains. “I felt the practice of getting everyone together to try on dresses and then having them spend hundreds on something they won’t wear again was outdated.”

So she wrote 10 girlfriends letters thanking them for their friendship and explaining her plan: she wanted the group to get ready together the morning of the wedding, but there would be no formal procession down the aisle and no matching gowns. The cards included an inspiration board, and Venezia invited each woman to choose her own dress for the wedding in one of those colors.

“I wanted to let the girls know they are so special to me,” she says. “That’s what’s important— the friendships, not the bridesmaid dress.”

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PASS IT ON How to instill philanthropic values in the next generation.

BY JILLIAN LAROCHELLE

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o whom much is given, much is expected. But how can you foster a spirit of giving back so that your children actually want to make a meaningful contribution to society? Inspired by a “MultiGenerational Philanthropic Families” panel at Town & Country’s recent Philanthropy Summit, we offer advice from youth and parents who have risen to the challenge.

LEAD BY EXAMPLE Barbara Bush, daughter of President George W. and Laura Bush, recalled being 18 years old and “very much searching for my own purpose when my father became president. I was lucky to be born to parents who showed me the world. I saw how much joy they, as well as my grandparents, got from working to help others. I realized I wanted to use my energy to solve problems.” She was especially moved by a trip to Africa, where she saw firsthand that an HIV diagnosis was a death sentence in the

“I can help because I can take on risk.”

EMILY TISCH SUSSMAN

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developing world. She witnessed people getting sick because of unsanitary clinic conditions, and felt the frustration of poorly run supply chains that failed to deliver even basic medicines to the people who needed them. “I knew we had the science to fix this, but it’s an issue of access,” she explained. Bush went on to co-found Global Health Corps, dedicated to mobilizing young leaders to solve the world’s largest health challenges; last year, 6,000 people applied for 150 openings in paid fellowships. “Exposure is everything,” she said.

“Seeing you engaged in your passion will help others find theirs.”

START SMALL This should apply to both the age of your children and the scope of the charity work you involve them in. “With young kids, it starts by trying to get them to understand gratitude, generosity, compassion and empathy,” said Matt Winslow, COO of Cerion and member of the board of The Sands Family Foundation.

Constellation Brands founder Marvin Sands, and his sons Richard and Rob, brought these values to both company and family. Now Matt and his wife Courtney (Richard’s daughter) strive to pass them

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on to their own young children.

“As they get older, kids start to notice the challenges in our society and discover there are people who are struggling. I’m a big believer that you don’t want children to feel a burden. The goal is to get them to want to give back from within themselves.”

He recommends involving kids in small acts they can have fun doing, like choosing toys they no longer play with to donate to area children in need. “Around the holidays we also go out to purchase books for city schools. The kids can wrap their heads around this: ‘I have a lot of books that I like to read, and I can help get books to kids who don’t have them.’ It’s never too soon to start being good people and good citizens.”

Winslow’s children are enrolled in Rochester, New York’s Harley School, which echoes the values taught at home with an emphasis on “empathy education” and a commitment to community service. As the British adage reminds us, “Charity begins at home but should not end there.”

ON’T PUSH Once kids enter the teen years, pushing them can often lead to pushback.

“We struggle with how to get our kids interested in giving back,” admitted Mark Kennedy Shriver in conversation with Town & Country editor Jay Fielden. Shriver, who works with Save the Children, comes from a family famous for its generous spirit (father Sargent Shriver was the first director of the Peace Corps, sister Maria helms Architects of Change, brother Tim is CEO of the Special Olympics, and the list goes on), but an effort is required to ensure that the family legacy continues. “They participate as buddies with Special Olympics athletes, which they really enjoy.”

But with so much happening in teens’ lives these days, “it’s difficult to get their attention,” he says. Shriver recalled his own home growing up, which was filled with energy. He saw that a lot of work was involved in affecting social change, but that the work could lead to big results—and could offer a lot of fun throughout the process. Shriver notes that his parents always worked alongside their friends and family, and suggests using this angle to get teens to participate; they’re more likely to head to a charity event if they think of it as something fun to do with friends.

“Seeing you engaged in your passion will help others find theirs.”

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“It’s okay to challenge the status quo and do things differently than those before you. We want the irony to spark conversation: ‘If this family is divesting in fossil fuels, maybe we should too...’”

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LET THEM CHOOSE “My family is wonderful! But I had to get out of New York to have a chance of finding my own way,” explained Emily Tisch Sussman of New York City’s philanthropic Tisch family. “When you’re born into privilege, there’s an assumption that you inherit the money and the name, not always the tenacity, drive and intelligence. But I was encouraged to find my own way to contribute.”

Sussman attended Skidmore College and eventually returned to the city to pursue her law degree. She remembered seeing schoolmates forced to take jobs they weren’t passionate about in order to start repaying their college loans, and was thankful she had the opportunity to pursue a career in the public sector without financial stresses. “I’m coming from a stable place, but I saw people who had to take jobs at firms they hated because they had debt. I can help because I can take on risk.” While her parents’ charitable efforts center largely on the arts and education, Sussman has found her own passion fighting for the civil rights of others and encouraging youth participation in the political process. She is currently the campaign director for the Center for American Progress and previously served as executive director of the Young Democrats of America.

When it comes to veering from the family path, there may be no more poignant example than that of Justin Rockefeller, whose greatgreat-grandfather John D. Rockefeller Sr. founded and made his fortune on Standard Oil. Now representing the fifth generation, Rockefeller is committed to divesting in fossil fuels, despite the industry ties his surname conjures up. He now works to redirect funds to socially responsible causes. “It’s important to invest effectively and in a way that aligns with your mission. It’s okay to challenge the status quo and do things differently than those before you.

We want the irony to spark conversation: ‘If this family is divesting in fossil fuels, maybe we should too...’”

Whatever causes spark the interest of your family’s next generation, Winslow suggests showing kids it’s not just about writing a check.

“Obviously it’s important to shepherd money to the right places. But give your time and become involved at the ground level to make sure those funds are used intelligently.” Whether it’s social media savvy in the case of older teens, the ability to empathize and connect that’s innate in young children, or your own expertise in management, “we all have a talent that’s needed.”

food

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MEXICO Zarandeado adobo-marinated sea bass, charcoal grilled with Miraflores ratatouille

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We’re not talking about the state of

ne thousand miles south of San Acapulco first inspired him, ensuring that Diego, I’m seated at the marble bar of today his ingredients all grow within 100 the Hilton Los Cabos’ El Meson miles of his kitchen. restaurant (a farm-to-fork and sea-to-table food spot), where I’m chopping a potpourri of Why did you decide to work in ingredients for what will be lunch—a unique Cabo when your training could guest experience the hotel can arrange upon have gotten you a job anywhere? request. Before me is a basket overflowing I can imagine tremendous places like Paris with the freshest ingredients I’ve ever seen, for and New York, where you can bring in the a tortilla soup and guacamole. I know how best-quality products, but I have farmers who

BY SHIRA LEVINE fresh the produce is because only two hours have a lot of love for their products. I gain earlier I hand-picked the cilantro, radishes, creativity from that. tomatoes, peppers, arugula, corn, edible wildflowers and a dozen other delights from Can you give me an example? the verdant, fertile grounds of the Huerta Tiky When I saw the zucchini flowers today my Cabo farm alongside Chef Mauricio Lopez. imagination was like, “I can do this, and this As the Hilton’s post-Hurricane Odile and this.” I’m really impressed with how the culinary asset, Mexico’s celebrity chef brings a farmers worry about the products; they love culinary genius with a heavy helping of them. So I care very much about all the great sustainability to his mixing bowls. Rather than ingredients I have in front of me. I love when I focus on flying in fine products from far-flung hear, “Chef, I have a new product for you; you locations, he’s got farmer Gilberto Verdugo need to use it in your dishes!” The farmers just over an hour away, beyond the Sierra de la give me ideas; they say, “Do it roasted.” And Giganta in Miraflores. Chef Lopez sources the then that gets my imagination working, a fruits (and vegetables) of Verdugo’s labors to revolution in my mind. prepare uniquely tasty menus for guests who’ve included Selena Gomez, Justin Bieber, Adam Sandler…and me.

Tell me about your food memories from Acapulco.

While gathering greens with the sweet-faced, crinkly eyed chef, I When my abuela started cooking, the house smelled delicious—steaks got to know the man whose abuela’s kitchen back in his hometown of with cumin, onions, garlic, pepper. She would let me smell the pan. We

New Mexico, but rather a reimagined look at Mexico’s cuisine that’s haute

enough to tantalize the palate. Here, we chat with a leader in the kitchen, CHEF MAURICIO LOPEZ.

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children thought it was meatballs. She would tell us to go outside because she wanted it to be a mystery. I would look to see the ingredients and then imagine the seeds, the onion, the garlic and the cumin that she put into it.

What would be your last supper?

Do you cook for your grandma and your mom now?

How does she make them for you?

I was born in Acapulco so I like my resources. I like to be on the ocean and catch and make my food. I also like cheese, prosciutto and pasta. I love pasta more than enchiladas—and I like enchiladas. But the truth?

Sopes made by my wife.

Simple: corn, a little oil, salsa, cheese, onions and cream. That’s it! That makes me happy! No salmon.

No foie gras. No caviar. Sopes.

They love how I cook because I show them how they can make another kind of preparation with their recipes.

And when you are feeling fancy, what do you like?

How old were you when you started cooking?

Seventeen. I was one of 15 kids trained to be future chefs for a high-end company. I was one of two guys from Mexico. I won the contest when I was 19 and they sent me to Cancun to start my new life. I trained two-and-half years from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. with three chefs from Asia and France. Now I create my own style of cuisine.

Margarita

Foie gras of course. Also the seafood in Italy, the carbonara pasta in Rome. They use what I love: tomatoes, oil, garlic, basil. That’s it. Simple and easy.

That is your food philosophy: easy, delicious, clean and fresh.

How would you describe your food?

Yes. I have the ocean before me. I have fish. I add the ingredients, what’s in front of me. I don’t have to go to Europe for foie gras, or to Chile for salmon. Everything is here!

A little of everything. I like Italian food. Mexican was one of the last cuisines that I learned. I like simple freshness. I like farm-to-table.

What is an ingredient you don’t have that you want?

You don’t always keep it simple. You got very detailed in your collaboration with the Hilton’s Eforea Spa and its director, Adriana Tello.

When I saw the inside of the spa I saw the little tables, and all the little brushes and bottles, and I thought, “I can do something like this with food.” My chefs can do something very special right in front of the guests, with stations and little details, a food menu that reflects the spa.

I don’t need anything else, I have everything. Why do I need caviar if I have really good, fresh fish here? I have really good tuna! Japanese come here to Mexico for our tuna.

You studied with great chefs and mentors. What is the greatest lesson you’ve learned?

The best, most important and unique ingredient that I can put on my plate is love.

NORTH OF THE BORDER Wall or no wall, Mexican food culture will continue to influence cuisine here in the United States. The best Mexican-inspired eats are undeniably delicious and increasingly authentic, fresh and local for those who prefer maiz over flour, and are in the cilantro-isdelicious camp. I ate at thoughtfully menued restaurants across the U.S. and found a few special spots where you can get your buen provecho on.

In coastal Alabama, dishes get innovative in order to keep things local. At Chef Chris Sherrill’s FLORA-BAMA YACHT CLUB, the lionfish nachos and a catfish ceviche with red snapper cracklin’ give the menu some south-of-the-border flair. James Beard semifinalist Chef Bill Briand, of FISHER’S ORANGE BEACH, fuses Latin flavors into his blue crab claws, marinated in a charred corn vinaigrette with pickled chiles, cilantro and smoked paprika.

In Pittsburgh, Chef Dave Racicot’s TÄKO boasts grilled pork shoulder tacos al pastor with roasted pineapple and avocado salsa.

My favorite? Tacos Täko: grilled octopus with harissa aioli, preserved lemon and mizuna greens and herbs.

The Hawaiian island of Oahu’s fine food scene embraces its multi-culti diversity by using local poke and ahi as base ingredients.

At BUHO COCINA Y CANTINA, the Mexican spicy tuna bites take ahi to the next level with spiced serrano chili, chipotle aioli and a tomatillo habanero dressing. At the Four Seasons at Ko’Olina’s brand-new FISH HOUSE, Chef Martin Knaubert’s Mexican corn forever seduces palates, and the chicharon-style duck with Portuguese sausage fried rice is not to be missed.

Don’t mess with a foodie’s taco night! At SPOON & STABLE in Minneapolis, Chef Gavin Kaysen’s North Loop restaurant is the food spot du jour come Saturday night. The former Daniel Boulud protégé’s tacos out-dazzle fancy food trucks with mouthwatering filling options: octopus tacos with cranberry beans, and red mole duck with ramp salsa and fried cheese curds.

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BY BRIAN SCOTT LIPTON

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As if lolling on the sandy beaches of Bali wasn’t enough to lure you to this tropical paradise, the Ritz Carlton Bali has added another temptation.

Their special Sarong Concierge, Tresna Dewi, will take guests on a halfday journey that includes seeing samples of local textiles used to make sarongs, visiting an artisan workshop to witness the behind-the-scenes production process of Endek (Bali’s capital’s official cloth), getting an etiquette lesson on how to wear and walk elegantly in the garment, and then visiting a nearby Hindu temple, clad in their sarongs, where they can take in the site’s beautiful décor and hand carvings. Is there a better way to be a local culture vulture?

THE GOLD STANDARD We already know how lovely gold can look on your neck, wrists or ears, but it turns out it’s even better on your face. Euphorie Cosmetics’ Le Royal Luxury 24K Gold skincare line uses the precious metal in everything from an anti-aging eye mask to a cellular serum, all-day moisturizer, facial peeling gel, night cream and filler cream—and with good reason. Gold restores lost elasticity to tissue, slows down collagen depletion and breaks down elastin to prevent sagging skin. Now, your face’s luster can match the shine of your favorite pieces of jewelry!

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The LUXURY of LAUGHTER C

artoons are always good for a laugh, but sometimes, they’re equally good at making us take a closer look at society. Nowhere was that truer than the cartoons featured from 1877 to 1917 in the magazine Puck, many of which are on display as part of With a Wink and a Nod: Cartoonists of the Golden Age at Chicago’s Richard H. Dreihaus Museum. The exhibition, which features 74 rare original drawings for the magazine, also includes illustrated commentary on America’s upper class by such artists as Samuel Ehrhart, Louis Dalrymple and Franklin Howarth. A companion exhibition, Gilded Age Luxury, showcases more than a dozen small luxury goods from the same period, including J.P. Morgan’s own walking stick. We suggest you run and see it before January 8, when these exhibits will close.

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Heavenly REST

ost beds are for getting a good night of ZZZs, but not Swiss artist Conor Mccreedy’s latest art installation, My Blue Heaven. This ingenious, glass-encased design uses the artist’s famous Mccreedyblue pigment combined with the finest white leather, gold/brass pin buttons, and, most importantly, a specially created bed from Bernarda Beds made from the finest micro wood and top-quality silver. The wood base under the box spring was crafted from naturally fallen Austrian trees so it absorbs humidity, and the silver technology prevents any germs. As for the mattress, forget Sealy or Serta—it was personally commissioned and modeled exactly on the artist’s body and weight, movements and comforts. This one-of-a-kind work is currently traveling the world’s most renowned art fairs, and is expected to be on view during Art Basel Miami in December.

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wine

SPARKLING DIVERSIONS

FRANCIACORTA, Italy’s “secret” sparkling wine.

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n recent years, Americans have developed a renewed passion for sparkling wines beyond Champagne. While Italy is best known for Prosecco, Lambrusco and

BY ROBERT HAYNES-PETERSON Moscato, people are now discovering Franciacorta, a more complex sibling.

Made in the metodo classico (or “Champagne method”), where secondary fermentation—the bubble part—occurs in the bottle rather than in steel tanks, bottles age at least 25 months for non-vintage and at least 37 months for vintage or millesimato wines before they are released. The Franciacorta DOCG (a region designated for control and quality of production) lies in Lombardy at the base of the Alps in northern Italy. Elegant, rustic vineyards stand on low slopes and broad valleys below daunting dolomitic Alpine peaks.

Sparse trees, gravelly limestone soils and crystal clear lakes reflect the (relatively) cool weather conditions perfect for making bright, tart bubblies commonly evoking hints of pear, papaya, grapefruit and apple.

“Franciacorta gives much of the same wonderment of brioche and hazelnut aromas as Champagne, but with refreshing hints of citrus, and a persistent effervescence,” notes wine educator Keith Beavers of VinePair.com. Beavers was part of a nationwide series of “Bubble Boot Camp” seminars this year organized by CitySip.com, of which one was a multi-day “Fun With Franciacorta” event in New York City.

Though Italians and Romans have been making still wines in this part of Lombardy for millennia, sparkling wine is a newcomer: winemaker Franco Ziliani produced the first 3,000 bottles in 1961 while working for Count Guido Berlucchi (credited with dubbing wine “Franciacorta” for the first time). The appellation achieved DOC status in 1967 and DOCG in 1995. Today a number of stellar brands are available, notably Bellavista, Ca’ del Bosco and Berlucchi. Many wine writers and sommeliers consider Franciacorta Italy’s best sparkling wine and the one that, like Champagne, can cellar for years or decades.

“With a total production that is only 1/20th of the production of Champagne and 1/30th of the production of Prosecco, Franciacorta will continue to focus on a natural approach to the winemaking process, and quality over quantity,” says Giulio Galli, managing director of TMT USA, which imports Bellavista. “We see an evolution where sparkling wines are no longer relegated to celebratory occasions, but are consumed in many different situations by a growing number of people.”

Not everything elegant needs cost an arm and a leg: most Franciacortas are nonvintage, ranging between $15 and $35. But if it’s luxury expressions you seek, you have options. The Ca’ del Bosco Annamaria Cleminti Rosé ($100) is made from 100% Pinot Noir grapes from 30-plus-year-old vines, with all steps of vinification and aging taking place in oak casks. And last year, Bellavista released a limited magnum opus (in magnum bottles) called Meraviglioso. The blend of six premium vintages from over the past 30 years will run you between $500 and $800 a bottle—if you can find one.

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Jet-set

PETS

Have furry friends, will travel.

BY BRIAN SCOTT LIPTON

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xtra socks, check.

Phone charger, check.

Pomeranian, check.

That’s right: millions of Americans these days are choosing to bring their beloved animal companion with them when traveling, whether for vacation or a special family occasion. But depending on where you’re going (and how long you’re going for), it’s not always as easy as making sure you’ve packed your cosmetic case.

GETTING THERE Experienced pet owners say if your destination is within driving distance (and Spot can fit in the backseat), traveling by car can often be simpler than flying. Just make sure you stop every four hours or so to let the dog walk and do his/her business, and never leave the pet in a car alone.

If you must fly, don’t plan the trip last minute. Be aware that every airline has different policies—although few allow dogs larger than 20 pounds in the cabin. (Do you really want your pet in cargo?) Fees vary wildly. So do each airline’s rules as to how many pets are allowed on each individual flight, so booking as early as possible is advised. And get to the airport well in advance, as you may need extra time at security or before boarding to ensure your companion’s comfort and safety.

BEING THERE Tip number one: Standard policy at any hotel is that the pet cannot be in the room without his human companion. Fortunately, many chains will arrange for pet sitters or dog walkers upon request.

Kimpton Hotels, considered by many to be the most petaccommodating of hotel groups, will also provide water bowls, treats, pet beds, toys and pooperscooper bags. Some of their hotels go one step further, including an outdoor “Doggie Happy Hour,” where owners can sip and savor offerings from the hotel’s restaurant while pets are treated to their own delights. (Kimpton also happily houses cats, birds, and other pets of most any sort.)

Meanwhile, at the Four Seasons Beverly Hills, the pet bowls are specially filled with Evian water. Many members of the Ritz-Carlton and Marriott family of hotels also do their utmost to accommodate canine companions. (That said, all hotels do not let pets into their restaurants or any area serving food, and leashes must be used in indoor public areas.)

Some boutique hotels are going one step further. The Enchante Boutique Hotel in Los Altos, California not only provides some pet-friendly rooms with patios, but also offers all pets a welcome package including organic biscuits, and sells chef-made organic pet treats and other wonderful items in its gift shop. (The hotel also has agreements with a nearby dog behaviorist and a professional pet photographer.)

Unsurprisingly, the Cypress Inn in Carmel, California—co-owned by actress and animal activist Doris Day—has a special area where you can wash off your pet after a walk on the nearby beach, and offers cozy petblankets for in-room use, among other amenities.

So for those humans who consider their pets part of the family, there’s no reason not to include your beloved animal companion in the family fun of traveling.

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interview

DARLING DOODLE

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hiladelphia-based Hannah Becker is one of the jewelry industry’s most fun-tofollow Instagrammers, brightening our days with lighthearted, pop-culture inspired gem art. Here, she talks about her creative process and how she turned a passion into a business.

industry. I got a job doing production work for Gumuchian, working one-on-one with the jewelers who manufactured the pieces. During this time I started regularly posting what are now known as Diamondoodles.

When did you decide that Diamondoodles was taking off enough that it had the potential to become a business?

What kind of career were you originally planning when you enrolled at GIA? I studied art history at Bard College, and my senior thesis was about glitter as a material in contemporary art. (I like to tell people that I’ve always liked shiny things; I just upgraded from glitter to gemstones!) I wasn’t interested in museum or gallery work, so I ended up starting a branding, social media marketing and web design business with a friend.

One day I went with my brother to pick out an engagement ring for my now-sister-in-law. We visited the jeweler who had sold our dad our

BY JILLIAN mom’s engagement ring, and he was very personable, telling us all about the diamonds and how they are certified. That’s how I learned that GIA had educational programs.

Even though I was enjoying my small business, I still felt that I hadn’t 100% hit on what I wanted to do career-wise. I had always been fascinated by fashion and accessories, jewelry in particular. It seemed like this path combined my passion for gems and sparkles with my art history education.

Within six months I was at GIA and eventually earned my Graduate Gemologist certification; I also did the CAD Jewelry Design program. I wanted to design and I knew this would be a great access point into the

My assignment with Gumuchian ended after nine months because I had been filling in for someone on maternity leave. I was interviewing for other jobs, but I realized I was passionate about trying to build something of my own. The jewelry industry is full of small family businesses, and though I don’t come from a family business, that idea resonated with me. Since I had marketing experience, I was able to soon get a project for a large gem company, designing their trade show materials for the Tucson Gem Show. I picked up a few other small clients— LAROCHELLE creating original artwork and window displays, doing graphic layouts—and began officially working for myself in January 2015.

Most people have a company before they have to brand it, but I had a brand before I really knew what I was going to do with it. It’s been a process deciding what types of projects I want to take on.

A discussion with HANNAH

BECKER, the talented GIA Graduate Gemologist and artist also known as Instagram’s Diamondoodles.

Creating doodles with gems seems like an expensive endeavor! Where do the gems come from?

A vast majority of them are on loan from clients, and I usually only have a small rainbow on hand to work from. One thing people are surprised to

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learn is that Diamondoodles are very temporary. As soon as I finish a piece and photograph it, the gems all go back to their homes.

least every other day, and some days my brain just isn’t working creatively. I’ll send out a group text begging, “Send words to me! I don’t even care if they’re great ideas!” Maybe it’ll take my mind somewhere. When I hit 20,000 followers, I asked for suggestions on what people wanted to see; the Hawaiian shirt was an idea from a follower and I really love that one.

Does it make you a little sad sometimes to destroy all your hard work?

Yes! But because it’s been part of the process from the beginning, I’m pretty used to it at this point. I never realized how alarming it was to other people until I took one apart in front of a friend. He was horrified! It’s not as glamorous behind the scenes. I don’t have hundreds of pieces of art sitting around my house, but I do keep the “skeletons”—the little doodles that the gems go into—for my own records.

Do you stumble upon inspirational gems and want to build something around them, or do you get ideas for a finished doodle first and then wait for the right gems to come along?

Do you create sponsored posts on your Instagram feed?

It’s less that I create sponsored content, more that if I’m hired to do a project, I’m happy to share it with my followers. I only take on work that I’m excited to share! I consider Instagram to be my portfolio, in a way.

Are there any stones you particularly like working with?

A little bit of both. There have been times when I wanted to do something and had to wait a really long time until I came across the right stones for it. And other times I’m inspired by the gems in front of me. I like working with smaller stones in general, because they give me more control over creating forms.

I recently did a tennis ball made of chrysoberyl, and that was cool because it’s got a neon, citron character. That stone is unfamiliar to the greater world. I also did a lemonade stand made of yellow diamonds with grass made out of green diamonds. That was exciting, because natural color diamonds are rare and hard to come by. I’ve been trying to include more information about the stones in my posts; I think gemstones are fascinating and it’s fun to let people know what’s special about a stone.

Beyond the fact that it’s crazy that the Earth makes these things!

How has your work evolved in the two years you’ve been creating Diamondoodles?

Do you think of yourself as being in the art world or the jewelry world?

The most noticeable change is that I’ve gotten so much better at photographing them. It’s difficult to photograph gemstones, and to get a clean background. I usually take about 30 to 40 photographs of each one, just to get the angle and the lighting right.

At the beginning the world was my oyster, but now it’s harder to come up with ideas. I try to keep my Instagram fresh with a new post at

I tend to think of myself as being in the jewelry industry. I did a lot of fine art in high school, but it was never as refined as my classmates’ work. My drawings were always a little wonky, which is where my aesthetic is even now. Everything looks like what it needs to look like, but never the most pristine version. So I always felt a little bit off in that regard. But I do think what I do is artistic. I’m starting to realize I’m an artist in my own right.

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“Bold and colorful tends to be my jewelry style,” says Becker. “I gravitate toward big pieces and I love a mix of colors. Playful jewelry that can be formal but also dressed down is worth the investment.”

Left to right: Stephen Webster Lady Stardust bracelet Marco Bicego Murano collection drop earrings David Yurman 18K rose gold and cognac diamond pinky ring Ippolita Rock Candy turquoise drop-shaped necklace Stephen Webster Magnipheasant pendant

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THE CZAR

RACING

OF HISTORIC In conversation with ROLEX ambassador Murray Smith.

BY DAVID A. ROSE

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s a historic race car driver, Murray Smith has raced cars of his own as well as significant historic cars for their owners at iconic race circuits around the world. His membership in some of the sport’s most elite driver’s clubs has connected him with racing royalty. Rolex has entrusted Smith as consultant to its prestigious racing events: the Rolex 24 at Daytona, the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion and other highly respected races. And as chairman of the Lime Rock Park Historic Festival, he has taken a very popular regional event and elevated it to a world-class weekend.

His interest in the sport began at a young age and in a quite unexpected way. “My father died when I was nine years old,” Smith begins. “He was a very good golfer and often played with a Thai prince who was a racing driver in the 1930s. When he died, I wrote an article for my school’s magazine about my father and the prince. The headmaster called me into his study one day and said, ‘Smith, one of our school directors, Mr. Wilkinson, has read your article and would like you to join him and some of his friends at a race at Silverstone.’ He told me I should stand outside the school gate that Saturday and they would pick me up. That day I waited as instructed and along they came in a 20/25 Rolls Royce Woody. At Silverstone we sat on the outside of Abbey Curve, and the first car that went by was David Murray in a 4CLT Maserati; I was very impressed because it made such a great row.

And that was the beginning of my fascination with motor racing.

“My mother lived in England near the Frazer Nash factory in Isleworth,”

Smith continues. “This was where the cars were built and from there they went all over Europe to race in places like the Mille Miglia and Targa Florio. I used to hang about and look at the cars through the window. One day a man came outside wearing a white shop coat and said to me, ‘I see you out here every day. Why don’t you come inside and have a look around?’ So I said thank you and went inside. He came back over to me a little later and told me that he had spoken to the owners of the company about me. They agreed it was okay for me to ‘come around any time, but don’t talk to any of the workers. If you have any questions come and find me.’ It turns out this man was Nelson Ledger, who had been Archie Frazer-Nash’s race car mechanic in the late 1920s and ’30s.”

Over the years Smith became the quintessential historic race car driver, car collector and overall enthusiast. His Rolodex became a who’s who of motorsports greats.

“One day I was contacted by a Rolex executive who asked me if I would do an interview at the Rolex 24 at Daytona,” he says. “I did it and apparently they liked it, because I’ve been doing it ever since. Working for Rolex on these events has been a pleasure and an honor.

“Then the Louis Vuitton company contacted me to do a signature auto event in the USA. I told them I would do an event for them, as long as it was not at a golf club or in a field somewhere. I would put together great cars and show them on a street in Manhattan. For five years we ran an amazing car event in the middle of Manhattan at Rockefeller Center. At one point we had Formula 1 cars running down Fifth Avenue. That event was one of my favorite achievements.”

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