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A ROCK STAR’S SHINING LEGACY

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WINTER 2017

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n this winter 2017 TIVOL Magazine, we pay tribute to our beloved chairman, Harold Tivol, who died July 6th.

A dear friend, an icon, a teacher, an inspiration, a grandfather, a husband, an innovator—my dad Harold Tivol was all these and so much more.

As a young girl sitting at the dinner table I would wait anxiously for Dad to regale my brother Tom and me with stories about Superman coming into the store that day, or Sky King, or Brett Maverick. He would make me wide-eyed with his descriptions of what Superman was like until it became a ritualistic game between us— who came in that day and what did he buy?

I would stand at his desk at work as he sat and sorted gemstones, showing me how to use a loupe and tweezers, comparing the different colors of sapphires and explaining why some diamonds are more brilliant than others.

Dad’s love and knowledge of precious stones and jewelry were renowned, and he was a huge advocate for gemological education for our staff. His integrity and ethics were known throughout the industry, and he became a mentor to both retailers and designers. He simply held TIVOL to a higher standard. But it was his legendary wicked sense of humor that was his most endearing quality. Dad was a risk-taker in marketing and advertising, and his ad campaigns worked so well because they epitomized the true Harold Tivol. From the print ad “I’ve satisfied over 20,000 women” to the TV spot showing him go through time with different wigs and outfits, Dad’s self-deprecating humor shone through in his public and private life.

The unwavering belief in always doing the honorable thing in business was the cornerstone of his set of values. Dad was scrupulous and unbending when it came to how he ran the business—it was never an option to be anything but honest and straightforward in our dealings with customers, vendors, or the quality of our product. I will carry and cherish these memories of Dad forever, along with that irrepressible sense of humor. I hit the jackpot with Harold Tivol as my father.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 10

IN THE LOUPE : ART OF THE CAR CONCOURS

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COVER STORY: A TRIBUTE TO HAROLD TIVOL

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JEWELRY SECTION: WINTER WISHES

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DESIGNER STORY : JADE TRAU

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CEO President Vice President

Cathy Tivol Brian Butler Hunter Tivol McGrath

Director of Merchandising and Marketing

Ryann Rinker

Marketing Coordinator, Contributing Writer

Allie Shondell

Photographer Contributing Writer Art Director/Designer Image Editing and Photo Retouch

Julie Iseman Kimberly Winter Stern Jennifer Bedell Wayne South

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Stu Nifoussi

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Design Director

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Lisa Montemorra

Designer Production Manager

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in the loupe

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06.25.16

Art of the Car Concours The Art of the Car Concours is a showcase for some of the finest vintage cars, trucks and motorcycles in the country. The event, held on the lawn of the Kansas City Art Institute on the last Sunday in June, has raised more than $1.1 million for the school’s scholarship fund in the last 10 years. A preview on the day before the event was held in front of TIVOL on the Country Club Plaza.

Guests enjoyed a delicious breakfast provided by McLain’s Bakery.

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A ROCK STAR’S SHINING LEGACY

Passion, integrity and love of family defined the congenial patriarch and chairman of Kansas City’s legendary jewelry store.

BY KIMBERLY WINTER STERN

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arold Tivol epitomized whimsy, elegance and grace. A savvy, progressive businessman with an irrepressible wit and a zest for life, he was considered an icon in the jewelry industry far beyond Kansas City. When he passed away on July 6th at age 92 surrounded by Ruthie, his wife of 38 years, and his beloved family, Harold left not just an eponymous, respected brand, but also a lifetime of priceless lessons on which the essence of the company’s enduring success was founded: integrity, service and kindness.

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TIVOL FAMILY MEMORIES 1. Harold Tivol and his sister, Shirley, in 1923; 2. Harold and his sister with their mother, Mollie Tivol; 3. Harold and his parents, Charles and Mollie Tivol; 4. Harold in 1934; 5. Harold, Mollie, Charles and Shirley; 6. Harold with his children, Cathy and Tom; 7. Ruthie, Harold and Cathy at the opening of the Mollie Tivol Alzheimer’s Family Resource Center.

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Dad taught me that being a mentor has incredible value— coaching others on your skills and beliefs. Always tell the truth and stand behind your product. Never answer a question unless you know the answer to be true.

–Cathy Tivol, Daughter and CEO

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eventy years; seven decades; 25,550 days.

That’s how long Harold Tivol worked in the jewelry business that was founded in 1910 by his European immigrant father, Charles, as a trade shop with other jewelers as primary customers. Located in a cramped second-story office at 11th and Walnut in Kansas City’s stylish Petticoat Lane district, TIVOL was in excellent company. The two-block area boasted the city’s finest luxury department stores and trendsetters of the era such as Emery, Bird, Thayer & Co; Harzfeld’s; Woolf Brothers and Rothschild’s.

Customers occasionally found their way to the shop via the stairs or a trip in a rickety metal elevator. One day, a couple known around Kansas City as Harry and Bess brought aquamarine stones gifted to them by the president of Brazil. Charles fashioned them into a ring and earrings for the Trumans. (Yes, those Trumans.)

Fresh from serving in the Army Air Corps during World War II in 1946, Harold, who had studied gemology in Los Angeles, joined his father to learn the business from the bottom up and began making bold suggestions to encourage growth and increase the customer base, which was, at the time, strictly word-of-mouth.

Not satisfied with the number of retail customers and seeing the potential for many more, Harold's first recommendation to his father: open a visible, street-level storefront.

After shopping around, Harold became enamored with a small space on the Country Club Plaza that bore the hallmarks of a desirable location (expanded over the years, today it’s the company’s glittering flagship store at 220 Nichols Road). The Plaza, an architecturally distinctive center founded in 1922 by pioneering Kansas City developer J.C. Nichols, emulated the first-class image Harold envisioned for the next chapter of his family’s business.

Hanging the TIVOL shingle in the tony shopping district and working with his father, mother Mollie, and a Swiss watchmaker, the eager young gemologist launched what was destined to become a celebrated lifelong career—much of which he spent as TIVOL’s president.

He was a trailblazer, visionary, mentor, relationship builder and, like the shops that surrounded his family’s first store in Petticoat Lane, Harold Tivol gained status as a style arbiter.

Indeed, the TIVOL tradition is punctuated by excellence in every facet of the business; standards are set without limitation and values are defined without concession. It’s the TIVOL way.

chief executive officer in 2005. Her 32-year-old son, Hunter Tivol McGrath, who has followed in his grandfather’s footsteps and is a certified gemologist in addition to being a CPA, is vice president. Brian Butler, celebrating his 18th year with the TIVOL family, was appointed president in 2015.

Drawing on the rich legacy her father bestowed, Cathy recalls potent lessons that were as much about conducting a well-regarded business as about living a fulfilling life.

“Dad taught me that being a mentor has incredible value—coaching others on your skills and beliefs,” she says. “Always tell the truth and stand behind your product. Never answer a question unless you know the answer to be true.”

In fact, Harold himself tirelessly tutored new employees on the importance of serving the customer in every way.

“I teach our employees that if a customer asks a question and you don’t know the answer, find out,” Harold told a reporter writing a story in 2010 on the company’s 100-year anniversary. “Never give out incorrect information."

Harold was also adamant that the company’s sales associates were educated about the products they sold, encouraging them to enhance their knowledge with Gemological Institute of America (GIA) courses.

“But he felt that the most integral part of selling was to build customer relationships,” Cathy says. “We’re in the relationship business first and foremost, and Dad was a master at establishing authentic, genuine rapport with customers, regardless of how much money they spent.”

Known for business ethics where integrity was the centerpiece and never an afterthought, Harold was scrupulous in paying bills in a timely manner. He refused to compromise quality in the products meticulously merchandised in the store’s jewelry cases.

“Once we received some diamond jewelry Dad ordered from a dealer who was also a friend,” Cathy says, “and he didn’t think the carat weight was correct. Our jewelers removed the diamonds from the piece and Dad carefully weighed them. He discovered that the piece was under-carated by 25 percent and ceased doing business with the vendor.”

Harold's carefully cultivated qualities of honesty and transparency— lessons learned from his father Charles—impacted his daughter from both a professional and personal perspective.

“I value that he taught by example,” she says. “And his example was exemplary. I saw firsthand how he treated vendors who came to the store with their bags of jewelry or diamonds. He never turned anyone away without looking first, whether the salesman had an appointment or not.

He had a lovely way about him, and was courteous to everyone.”

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ow in its fourth generation as a successful family-owned business, TIVOL is helmed by Harold's daughter, Cathy, who assumed the role as

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arold Tivol was not only legendary for the business he built and nurtured over the years, he was also revered for a deep, unwavering love of family. Perhaps the heartbeat of that affection was for Ruthie—his wife and confidante, best friend and trusted adviser, travel partner and soul mate.

“Harold was a rare person indeed,” Ruthie Tivol reflects on her attraction to the man she married in 1978. “He had a wicked sense of humor, a wonderfully endearing smile, an irresistible twinkle in his eyes that never faded.”

Like many great love stories, the Tivols shared a special bond and connection that didn’t diminish as the years passed.

“Oh, both of us were strong willed,” Ruthie says, “and I won’t say he was perfect, because he wasn’t. But Harold’s huge heart was always open to the possibilities.”

In addition to colleagues and designers like Roberto Coin and David Yurman (many of whom TIVOL introduced to a U.S. audience), Kansas City itself embraced TIVOL. For Ruthie, that response was priceless, a treasured memory that will sustain her.

“Harold was well regarded in the community and amongst his peers, a remarkable legacy for anyone to leave loved ones,” she says. “TIVOL will continue to grow and thrive because of his mistakes and successes and a willingness to sometimes take a daring approach to business.”

Harold and Ruthie’s marriage was characterized by mutual respect and romance, a relationship that matured over the decades.

“Talk about love,” she says. “The rush I felt when Harold walked into a room was there in the beginning and at the end.”

And now, with Harold at rest, Ruthie undoubtedly winks and waves at the stars overhead, finding the one that eternally twinkles.

We all cherished him and are committed to the values and lessons he taught each of us.

It’s true—we’re one big family, something that was priceless to Harold and transcended everything. The dedication he had to his family and employees has helped shape TIVOL and the way we do business.

–Brian Butler, President

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GENERATIONS OF TIVOL 1. Harold and his father, Charles; 2. Harold and his daughter, Cathy; 3. Harold and his grandson, Hunter Tivol McGrath Years ago Harold carried the work of a famous designer and invited him to the Plaza store for a trunk show.

“This man insulted a customer and she began to cry,” Cathy says. “Dad took her into his office and apologized profusely. The following week we sent back all the designer’s merchandise we owned and never did business with him again. That speaks volumes to Dad’s integrity and the kind of legacy he has gifted each of us who works here.”

After Cathy assumed the company’s reins in 2005, meetings between father and daughter were spontaneous, with Harold offering helpful advice or suggestions.

“He was never demeaning or condescending—he was anxious to pass along mistakes he made and as a result, his wisdom,” she says.

Loving, kind and funny are three words the CEO uses to describe her father and notes that Harold's trademark humor was a valuable component of his success.

“The perception that buying jewelry can be intimidating often dogged the industry, and to an extent still does today,” she says.

“Dad worked very hard to banish that. Humor was used in our advertising, reflecting a departure from the way fine jewelry was usually marketed.”

Indeed, Harold helped change the way people purchase fine jewelry.

Tucked away in Kansas City’s conscience is a broad, inviting smile flashed by a man with well-etched laugh lines and a bald head. Featured in a compelling television, print and billboard campaign conceived by a talented Kansas City ad man and launched in the 1980s, Harold was at first a reluctant pitchman.

“Dad’s sense of humor was legendary and he had the most incredible ability to laugh at himself, both in the store and in our advertising,” Cathy says. “He was a risk-taker in marketing, but when John Muller of Muller + Co., our advertising agency, suggested that Harold become

the focus of a new campaign, he was totally against it. Eventually Dad changed his mind because of John and his team’s brilliant ideas, and finally, Ruthie’s convincing. The staff, along with customers, loved this side of him and the campaign drew national attention.”

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efore Harold’s face became a familiar fixture in Kansas City, it was his wife Ruthie who made her mark. She joined the company in the late 1970s and made the argument that her husband should sell jewelry under the designer’s name, not the TIVOL name.

“Suffice it to say, it was a daring approach,” Cathy says, “but she eventually won her case with Dad by using the Chanel suit example.

She said, ‘I don’t buy a Woolf Brothers or a Harzfeld’s, I buy a Chanel.’”

Harold took his wife’s sage advice and started advertising by brand name. An entire industry shifted the way it did business, too, including Tiffany.

Butler, who travels the globe perusing and procuring for TIVOL, knows firsthand the respect the TIVOL name garners within the industry.

“It’s like mentioning superstars,” Butler says. “The reaction from their colleagues, including people who know them personally and people who know them just by name, is always one of utter esteem. The Tivols are at the top echelon of movers and shakers in the international world of fine jewelry.”

Over the course of seven decades, Harold earned international status for his contributions to a discerning industry. In 1988 he was honored with a prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award from the industry publication, Modern Jeweler. Harold also received the 2003 Couture Collection Award from an organization of the country’s top jewelers and manufacturers.

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CHERISHED MEMORIES 1. Harold and his granddaughter, Brooke Tivol McGrath; 2. Harold and his grandson, Derek Tivol McGrath; 3. Harold with his sister, Shirley, and his mother, Mollie.

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Respect was an intangible byproduct of Harold's integrity, something that Butler says allowed him, as a company representative, to do business anywhere in the world on a handshake. Butler quickly learned that Harold regarded buying the best pieces, gems and diamonds to sell in the stores as akin to buying good stock.

“I may have brought something back that wouldn’t sell for three years, but the quality investment was important to Harold,” he says. “He also stressed to us and customers that just because TIVOL carried the best of the best didn’t mean it was out of range for every budget. Quality to Harold meant buying the best within your budget. If you’re shopping for a $200 pair of earrings, buy the best possible $200 pair of earrings.”

Attention to detail was also critical in all aspects of the business. Butler reminisces about Harold's insistence on perfection.

“Harold could spot a fingerprint on a tiny diamond as he was walking by a case in the store,” Butler laughs, “or you’d clean a ring for a customer and he’d send you back to clean it again. When we were shopping for jewelry, he always examined a piece from the back first—how was a tennis bracelet finished, for example. I was in the industry before I joined TIVOL and discovered how much further Harold took the notion of quality. It was like a new industry.”

TIVOL performs a large volume of jewelry repairs—including customers who bring in heirloom pieces handed down to them because they trust TIVOL’s reputation.

“We hear a lot, ‘I wouldn’t take my mother’s ring anywhere else because you’re the best,’” Butler says. “That says a lot about the image we have in the market—something we work hard every day to maintain. Harold wasn’t one to sit on his laurels.”

Ruthie and Harold were also known for their uncanny ability to spot an up-and-coming designer or one that had a large European following but no U.S. audience.

“Harold brought Italian designer Roberto Coin to this country,” Butler says. “He helped put David Yurman on the map in the U.S., too.”

Although Harold's passing has been an emotional loss for family and the company’s employees—many of whom have marked 15 years and more of service—Butler says Harold’s spirit is palpable.

“We all cherished him and are committed to the values and lessons he taught each of us,” Butler reflects. “It’s true—we’re one big family, something that was priceless to Harold and transcended everything. The dedication he had to his family and employees helped shape TIVOL and the way we do business.”

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nevitably writers and journalists covering the TIVOL business would pose the question to the man with twinkling blue eyes and a razor-sharp wit: To what do you attribute your success?

“A long happy life,” Harold was quoted as saying in several articles.

“Surround yourself with people you love and enjoy being with; appreciate what you have and don’t despair over what you don’t. Have a good marriage. Have fun and laugh. Tell the truth.”

And that, according to Harold Tivol, is how to succeed in business and in life—adopt old-fashioned virtues as timeless as the jewelry his stores sell.

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Remembering Harold Harold Tivol was my friend and mentor. One of the last of a very special breed, Harold truly loved the jewelry business.

When I first met Harold over 35 years ago, I was so excited to share my work with him. To my disappointment, he was actually quite critical of the product. Unhappy with his critique, I asked him to coach me, and teach me what he knew. Harold always made time for me. He would be so excited to show me the things he loved, and to share his thoughts and expertise. A true gentleman, family man and one of the best hosts I have ever known, Harold was always fun to be around.

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Harold had a profound impact on my career. A big part of who I am as an artisan and designer came directly from his feedback and encouragement. My heart goes out to Ruthie, Cathy, Tom and the entire Tivol Family. Harold will be missed by many, including me.

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erek McGrath, 36, one of Harold Tivol’s 14 grandchildren who now lives in Columbus, Ohio, remembers many good times with his grandfather— or Papa, which was his nickname.

For McGrath, the common thread weaving the memories together—whether it was over sushi at New York City’s Hatsuhana to celebrate his 16th birthday or at a family holiday gathering in Kansas City—was Harold's signature laugh.

“Papa could just erupt in laughter,” McGrath says.

“No matter where you were in the room or house, you knew when he was laughing. He had different types of laughs, too—there was the coy laugh, the shy laugh, the supportive laugh. And the guffaw.”

With Love, Steven Lagos

Vicenza, 7th July 2016 Dear Ruthie, Cathy, family and friends, I wanted to participate in sending a note of love and thank you.

Harold was a great man, a great person and extremely special to me.

He was a teacher and a very important guide since my first steps in the jewelry business.

He always wanted to achieve the very best and he demanded it, in his beautiful and gentle manner. He would say, “Roberto, always remember that the future belongs to the people that aim to perfection.”

Harold will be greatly missed. I will always remember his beautiful face and smile and his kind words.

Thank you so much Harold. From where you are please remember us all.

To Ruthie: a big hug and big kiss.

Roberto Coin President

He had different types of laughs, too—there was the coy laugh, the shy laugh, the supportive laugh. And the guffaw.

–Derek McGrath , Grandson

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Harold will be greatly missed. I will always remember his beautiful face and smile and his kind words.

HAROLD TIVOL Character – A word that applied to him in a couple of different ways.

A giant in the world of fine jewelry—innovative, creative— a leader in understanding the best ways of establishing a genuine rapport with every customer. Having character in the sense of being honest, trustworthy and trusting, and always gracious with vendors as well as clients.

–Roberto Coin

HAROLD TIVOL: 38 YEARS A MENTOR Today we feel the loss of a giant in our jewelry world: a brilliant visionary of retail jewelry, a great personality and a wonderful man. I had the honor of being in Harold’s presence and when I was just a young upstart, he took the time and patience to guide me on many decisions in a world that he helped create. He taught me about diamonds but even more so, he taught me through his actions. Harold was always direct, so clear and articulate with great insight and humor.

I will always have so many memorable stories of Harold as he was that kind of man.

I will miss him as all of us who knew him will. He touched my life and I consider myself a fortunate man to have known him.

David Yurman July 6, 2016

And he was “a character” in his perpetual joy in dispensing his wry humor, which permeated his being. None of us ever remember him without a smile on his face. He loved putting people on. When a young Hank Edelman visited his store as a Patek Philippe salesman in the mid-’60s, his inevitable first line was, “Why are you here? We don’t need watches, we haven’t sold any.” After a little research, it usually turned out he had, in fact, personally sold several. And he never let you leave without an order—even on those rare occasions when he had not sold any.

Harold, Ruthie and Cathy have been great and loyal partners for decades. We have admired his clever advertising; used TIVOL as a prime example to show our Swiss associates that in middle America they could find a world-class jeweler; and for years TIVOL was a destination for every American retailer that wanted to be inspired by that class.

Above all, Harold was a friend. He will be missed, but memories of his smile, his warmth and his caring will always be part of our lives. Our deepest sympathy to his family. Our grieving is tempered because our lives were enriched by having known Harold Tivol.

From all of us at Patek Philippe

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A TIVOL Holiday

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ne Christmas Eve night, Harold Tivol and I were waiting past store hours for a client to come by and pick up his gift. We waited, and waited and waited. We laughed about it and in the end Harold suggested we write down these crazy things. So we did. And “The Book” was started.

Many employees over the holidays would write their thoughts about working at TIVOL, but everyone always waited to see Harold’s entry.

His thoughts would be funny, reflective, cutting, anything was fair game. These two are particularly great ones. Enjoy!

—Gary Pener, Store Manager, TIVOL Country Club Plaza

A ROCK STAR is Born

BY KIMBERLY WINTER STERN

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ntended to help lessen the intimidation of buying jewelry, Harold Tivol’s well-known sense of humor headlined the cutting-edge advertising designed by John Muller, owner of Kansas City’s Muller + Co. One day in the late 1980s, Muller paid Harold an unannounced visit at the Country Club Plaza store, where the veteran ad man learned that one of the veteran jeweler’s biggest challenges was the perception that people couldn’t afford shopping at TIVOL. A month later Muller reappeared at the Plaza store and shared with Harold an idea that the jeweler summarily rejected: to put Harold's face on a series of ads. It was Ruthie Tivol who convinced her begrudging husband that the concept was, in fact, a stellar idea.

“Harold wasn’t fond of advertising people,” she says, “and he didn’t like the campaign at first. I said, ‘Cool it—the approach is fresh and brilliant.’ He finally agreed.”

So the campaign showcasing Harold’s unmistakable charisma and charm and his passion for the business was born—and along with it, his celebrity status.

David Marks, a Muller + Co. creative director, started working on the TIVOL account in March of 1987. By that time the print campaign strategy was in place and Marks was charged with expanding it.

“My job was to make it work harder to not only entertain and increase brand awareness, but to increase sales,” Marks says. “We decided at that same time to change the ad layouts dramatically. Previously, the photographs showed Harold standing up, from more of a distance. To help the audience feel more connected to Harold, we began using a close-up of his face in the ads, each with a different expression, depending on the headline.”

In addition, Muller and Marks wanted TIVOL to appeal to a whole new generation of younger consumers.

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So basically, each TV spot was also a print ad that came to life, with the incredibly photogenic Harold as the center of the universe.

–David Marks “By younger, we didn’t necessarily mean people in their 20s,” Marks says. “We meant people under 65.”

Muller and Marks showed Harold the storyboard for a playful concept, along with a challenge idea, over a spaghetti dinner at the Tivols’. The driving visual concept—the conceit—was based on a simple visual joke.

“Namely, the fact that Harold was (mostly) bald,” Marks says. “We had no idea whether Harold or the rest of the family were willing to take the risk of appearing silly. But as soon as we explained the concept, and showed the storyboard, the feeling was unanimous that it was a risk worth taking.”

Muller + Co. created what appeared to be an eclipse of a planet or moon across the lower portion of the screen and added ominous music while a message scrolled from the bottom to the top of the screen (a la Star Wars). Once the message left the screen, the eclipse was revealed to be the top of Harold's head.

“Pretty silly, but stylish and engaging and in its own way, quite powerful,” Marks says. “So basically, each TV spot was also a print ad

that came to life, with the incredibly photogenic Harold as the center of the universe.”

For the first TV campaign, Muller designer and classical music aficionado David Holt suggested a piece from Holst’s The Planets titled Mars, The Bringer of War. “It turned out to be perfect,” Marks says. “Not only was it epic and ominous, but it had a crescendo at the 25-second mark, which timed out perfectly to reveal Harold’s head with five seconds left in the commercial.

Magic!”

Throughout the years, the TIVOL campaign helped crystallize the brand and gained recognition for its ingenuity in bringing the business to life not only in Kansas City, but also across the world. Marks recalls making a portfolio presentation of creative work samples at the Los Angeles office of the Italian Trade Commission.

“When I shared one of the TIVOL print ads,” Marks says, “they immediately said: ‘Hey, there’s Harold. Give our best to him and Ruthie!’”

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WIGS OF HAROLD Screen shots from the iconic TIVOL commercial featuring Harold Tivol, with decade-appropriate hairstyles, that ran in the Kansas City market in the early 2000s. View the commercial in its entirety on our TIVOL YouTube channel by searching for “TIVOL Jewelers - Times Change.�

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What do a comb and a poorly cut diamond have in common?

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THE LAUGH In partnership with David Marks and Jon Simonsen of The Collaboration, the final TIVOL ad campaign with Harold was created in 2007, in preparation of celebrating his 85th birthday. Rather than a traditional staged photoshoot, the photographer opted to get Harold in his natural state of big smiles and joyous laughter by having him tell jokes and reminisce.

When Harold was told to have a conversation with his colleague and just ignore the camera, the photographer captured images such as these that continue to make us smile. Add witty and charming headlines that were truly a reflection of his personality, and another captivating TIVOL campaign featuring Harold was born.

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A SHARED MOMENT Harold Tivol shares a special moment with grandson Hunter Tivol McGrath, at McGrath’s wedding in 2008.

The couple was so taken with the ring that Papa literally sold it to them right off his finger, believing the time had come for someone else to enjoy the stone’s auty. remarkable beauty. at –Hunter McGrath

unter Tivol M c G r a t h recalls the day a longtime TIVOL client’s son ventured into the Country Club Plaza store. It was December of 2015, a busy time when shoppers were traditionally selecting holiday gifts for loved ones.

“He wasn’t there to shop, though,” McGrath says.

“He was there to sell.”

From his pocket the son produced a ring that McGrath’s grandfather, Harold Tivol, had sold to his parents during a November 29, 1974 shopping expedition. But the couple didn’t spy the ring in a jewelry case—instead, the extraordinary cat’s eye gemstone had adorned Harold's left hand.

“The couple was so taken with the ring that Papa literally sold it to them right off his finger,” McGrath says, “believing the time had come for someone else to enjoy the stone’s remarkable beauty.”

Now part of Tivol family lore, how the cat’s eye ring transferred ownership that November day is etched in McGrath’s memory bank. Harold had a penchant for this particular stone because of its exceptional combination of characteristics. “Cat’s eyes are known to have a unique optic phenomena that occurs when a focused light causes a line to run across the stone,” McGrath says. “This one is rare thanks to a well-defined and vivid line, creating a so-called milk-and-honey effect.”

Fast-forward 41 years to when McGrath, now vice president of TIVOL, assisted the customer.

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Although the ring was sold 10 years prior to his birth, Harold’s grandson immediately recognized it, knowing its provenance and sentimentality.

“It was surreal—like a Hollywood movie,” he says.

“The man explained that his father had passed away five years ago and left the ring to him. The son knew the ring was very special, but he didn’t wear it often.

Like Papa so many years ago, he believed it was time for someone else to enjoy it.”

It surprised McGrath that the son didn’t wear the ring, but he was grateful the decision was made to return it to TIVOL. A week later, the transaction complete, the cat’s eye ring was back in the Tivol family.

“This ring personifies Papa,” says McGrath, who today wears the cat’s eye on his right hand. “It means so much to have a part of him, and especially something that symbolizes his style, grace, ethics, generosity and honesty.”

The original receipt of purchase from November 29, 1974.

His legacy lives on.

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JADE TRAU makes jewelry that wears beautifully and comfortably, with an emphasis on craftsmanship.

BY LAURIE SCHECHTER

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ade Lustig, founder and creative director of Jade Trau, is diamond royalty. A sixth-generation diamantaire, she descends from the legendary Trau Bros. founded in late-1800s Belgium. She entered the business as an 18-year-old apprentice, enlisted by her grandfather Solomon Trau of New York City’s S. Trau, who recognized her aptitude and interest.

The work led to Forevermark inviting her to create a jewelry line in 2011. It is a collaborative relationship that continues today and became a launching pad for Jade Trau, which she founded in 2013.

Are you the first woman in your family to work in the business? What has that been like?

How did you know?! I have to say that while at the time it seemed perfectly natural when my grandfather suggested I join the family business, in retrospect it was quite progressive. I remember my grandfather’s diamond banker, a woman, saying, “There is a voice for women in this industry. Be that voice!”

How has your history and training influenced what you do today?

I was trained as a diamond buyer and manufacturer by my grandfather.

Years were spent traveling to De Beers in London and the diamond bourses in Antwerp and Israel, learning the trade. Louping diamonds gave me the attention to detail that, I think, attracts people to my pieces.

Would you ever consider varying the stones you use?

I definitely think about it, but for now I am sticking with diamonds!

Who is the Jade Trau customer?

She values practicality and embodies understated style (but with a personality of course!). I love that my customers truly appreciate quality craftsmanship and understand that classic diamond jewelry is something that should be loved enough to feel like an heirloom—and hopefully it will become one!

What is your most exciting design moment to date?

Designing the Jade Trau for Forevermark Exceptional Diamond Cuff bracelet that actress Olivia Munn wore to the 88th Academy Awards. I wanted to make a bracelet that was a true, stand-alone couture moment, all about the beautiful contour of a woman’s arm. I also love the Rae wrap ring, part of my signature collection, and I used that as my inspiration.

What was the best teaching your grandfather bestowed upon you?

Georgian/Victorian jewelry is a favorite of yours. How do you translate that influence into your own designs?

My grandfather is a practical man, but every so often we would have a diamond in our inventory that just wouldn’t sell despite it being a beauty. He would always say, “That stone just has no mazal!” And I use that in my life. Everything can be done right, but you need a little mazal to make things happen.

In the Georgian period, they did not have today’s diamond-cutting skills, so jewelry was made to best accent the diamonds. That is a central theme in many of my designs, especially my bridal. Last year, the collection I launched was all inspired by Victorian chatelaines. This year, I added to it with my miniature Stork scissors and my Eyelet collection.

Which pieces do you consider your signature styles?

I think my Kismet rings and Crescent pieces represent my style well. The focus is on the diamond, but I use my signature six-prongs and work with designs that I think flatter.

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

BY CHRISTIAN CHENSVOLD

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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. Regardless, “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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True luxury timepieces, like the Patek Philippe Ref. 5170R shown here, can only be purchased from and serviced by authorized retailers.

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THERE’S A FUNNY THING THAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU BUILD FACTORIES IN THIS COUNTRY. IT’S CALLED JOBS.

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Desperately Seeking

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

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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-

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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Left to right: Cosmograph Daytona in Yellow Rolesor, Cosmograph Daytona in 18K Everrose Gold with Leather Strap, Cosmograph Daytona in 18K Yellow Gold

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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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#myTIVOLstory Customers share their most treasured moments— and the role TIVOL played in their stories.

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Doug & Nicole

#myTIVOLstory Doug grew up just north of Kansas City, in Saint Joseph, Missouri, while Nicole is from Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, near Pittsburgh. The two crossed paths during their careers and found themselves falling in love in Denver, Colorado, where they currently reside.

The Plaza and TIVOL hold a special place in their hearts.

For Doug, it is the pride he feels when walking into a store that he aspired to one day shop in, as a child. Doug explains, “TIVOL represented the old-world Kansas City, the place where whoever imagined and created the Plaza shopped for their jewelry.”

So when it was time to buy Nicole an engagement ring, Doug immediately thought of TIVOL. Picking out a unique and classic ring was a top priority. With the assistance

of TIVOL sales associate

and friend Kathryn Curtright, Doug was able to design a one-of-a-kind, custom ring by Carelle.

“TIVOL represented the old-world Kansas City, the place where whoever imagined and created the Plaza shopped for their jewelry.”

“The ring being custom designed by Doug made it even more special,” Nicole says. “It is my most cherished piece of jewelry.”

On September 1st, 2015, the couple wed in an intimate ceremony on the Amalfi Coast in Positano, Italy. Talk about romantic! Nicole’s grandparents are all from Italy, making the setting even more meaningful.

Between Doug and Nicole’s international travels, taking care of their beloved Lab, Zoey, or attending a Broncos game, the couple still finds time to make it back home to Kansas City. There isn’t a trip home that doesn’t involve a stop into TIVOL, even just to say hello to Kathryn. “We appreciate the down-to-earth atmosphere and being treated like friends,” they say.

The couple is very excited to announce that they are expecting twins in January 2017.

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Tim & Laura

#myTIVOLstory Laura, a third-generation Jayhawk from Leawood, Kansas found her soulmate in Jersey-born Tim. The two met when Tim was moving Laura’s roommate into her New York apartment. Laura relocated to the city to attend graduate school at Columbia University. Tim had a thick New Jersey accent, a gray streak in his hair, and was smitten with Laura from the start. “After our first date, and the worst kiss we’ve collectively ever had, we fell in love,” says Laura.

The couple now resides in Kansas City but enjoys returning to the East Coast to visit friends and family. Laura works full-time as a therapist for Cerner’s Health Clinic and Tim is a chef/consultant. Together the couple co-owns Kansas City Canning Co., a specialty pickle, preserve and cocktail good company.

“All of our pieces from TIVOL bookmark special times in our story together as a couple, unique reminders of where we’ve been and where we’re headed.”

Tim and Laura have two fur-babies, Louie and Frankie.

“They eat way more cookies than they should, but we’re OK with that,” says Tim. Along with a love for each other and their dogs, they have a third love—Kansas City. “We love the fact that our city has so many different vibrant things to see and do,” Tim and Laura explain. “Plus we love that Kansas City is incredibly supportive and really values community.”

Growing up in Kansas City, Laura was always familiar with TIVOL. “I knew of their amazing reputation for exceptional

customer

service,

commitment

to

quality,

and craftsmanship,” says Laura. So when her sorority sister and friend of 15 years, TIVOL sales associate Kathryn Curtright, joined the TIVOL team, she knew she couldn’t have found a better fit for her fine jewelry needs.

It is hard for the couple to choose their favorite TIVOL pieces. “All of our pieces from TIVOL bookmark special times in our story together as a couple, unique reminders of where we’ve been and where we’re headed,” explain Tim and Laura.

They gush over the “exceptional, unparalleled service” they receive every time they work with Kathryn. “Most importantly, the relationship that we have with Kathryn makes her part of our story and special moments too,” says the couple. Tim and Laura look forward to adding to their TIVOL collection as they journey through life together.

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Wesley & Vanessa

#myTIVOLstory For Wesley and Vanessa, it all started with a trip Vanessa took to Tampa to escape the rough Kansas City winter weather.

Vanessa, a home-grown Kansas Citian, likes to call Wes her “Tampa Bay souvenir.” She was visiting friends who recently

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neighbor’s cute friend, Wesley. The first thing she asked him was, “Where are your pants from? You look too well dressed to be from Tampa.” Wesley politely responded, in a southern accent, that he was from Wynne, Arkansas, just outside of Memphis, and his pants were from Baldwin Denim.

Such a small, small world we live in! From that moment on, the two were inseparable.

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“We have a unique story that we love sharing, because we do believe in love at first sight and that God has a way of directing your course when you least expect it.”

Wes even proposed within six hours of meeting Vanessa!

(Although, the drinks had been flowing at that point.) Fast forward to six week later and Wes was moving to Kansas City to be with Vanessa. Within 10 days, he proposed (for real this time) and a month later the two wed.

“We have a unique story that we love sharing, because we do believe in love at first sight and that God has a way of directing your course when you least expect it,” explains the couple.

Being the smart woman Vanessa is, she introduced Wes to TIVOL as soon as he moved to Kansas City. Vanessa works for INK Magazine and has had a professional, as well as personal, relationship with TIVOL for over eight years.

“I wouldn’t accept him buying jewelry from anywhere else in KC,” explains Vanessa. “They are the best when it comes to customer service and making you feel special and important as soon as you walk in the door.”

With the help of TIVOL sales associate Ward Manes, the couple chose a unique canary yellow diamond engagement ring with a matching canary yellow wedding band. “I couldn’t speak more highly of him,” Vanessa says of Ward. “First of all, he has an exceptional sense of humor and he is so patient and helpful and isn’t pushy. He makes you feel like you get exactly what you dreamed of without going over budget.”

Even the couple’s beloved black Lab, Momo, loves a trip to Tivol. “Momo loves the dog bowl and treats there,” says Wes. The couple also recently added to their family with the birth of Rose Hutton Westmoreland in January 2016.

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against the Baltimore Orioles. “We didn’t go the traditional route

Danny & Sara

with a proposal or engagement period,” explains Sara. No time like the present!

Danny is a longtime customer of TIVOL, so when it was time

#myTIVOLstory

to put a ring on it he called up his go-to sales associate and store manager, Gary Pener. Luckily for Sara (and Danny), she got to choose her own engagement ring. “Poor Gary had to work with me for a few months until we found the perfect one,” says Sara.

“But he was fantastic and I couldn’t be more thrilled with my

Danny and Sara were first connected in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

Originally from Casablanca, Morocco, Sara came to the U.S. as a high school exchange student. From there she attended

ring.” Danny also went to Gary for his wedding band. Although the couple has many pieces from TIVOL, their favorite pieces by far are their wedding rings.

the University of Arkansas, where she received a Bachelor’s Degree in engineering. Danny grew up in Lompoc, California, but relocated to Fayetteville to play baseball for the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (the Double-A affiliate team to the Kansas

“We didn’t go the traditional route with a proposal or engagement period.”

City Royals). Danny was trying to connect Sara with one of his friends, but ended up falling for Sara himself.

The couple are parents to an adorable 130-pound pup

Eventually Danny was called up to play for the Kansas

named Sadie. The three recently decided to make Kansas

City Royals. Sara was still in school in Arkansas but drove up to

City their permanent home. “We love Kansas City; it is such

Kansas City every weekend to see Danny.

a special place,” the couple explains. Even Sadie is thrilled;

On October 18th, 2014 in Kansas City, the couple tied the knot. A lot of you may be thinking, “Weren’t the

she enjoys visiting the Plaza and playing at all the beautiful parks Kansas City has to offer.

Royals in the middle of playoffs in October 2014?” Why yes,

When Danny and Sara aren’t in Kansas City, or traveling all

yes they were. Danny and Sara went to the courthouse for a quick

over the country, they enjoy taking vacations to relax and unwind.

ceremony, then grabbed a bite to eat at McDonalds before

They plan to take trips to Alaska and Hawaii during Danny’s off-

rushing to Kauffman Stadium for game three of the ALCS

season this year.

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Todd & Sonia

#myTIVOLstory Todd is from Old Fort, Ohio and moved to Kansas City three years ago to take on a job for J.P. Morgan Asset Management.

Sonia was born in Kansas City but raised in Shallote, North Carolina. Sonia’s career also brought her back to Kansas City.

She is currently a design process coordinator at Essense of Australia, a design fashion house.

The couple met via Match, not lucky enough to have many connections to their “new” city. After a first date at Story, in Prairie Village, the two hit it off. Together, they have found an appreciation for Kansas City’s food diversity and the fact that it’s a bigger Midwest city.

“KC has become our home over the last three years because of the people and our careers—we wouldn’t have it any other way,” says the couple.

Todd and Sonia enjoy exploring downtown Kansas City and walking different neighborhoods with their dogs—Oso Fresh and Mary Jane. Some of their favorite spots are The Reiger, Green Lady Lounge and Union Hill. Union Hill holds a special place in their hearts, because it is where Todd proposed.

“KC has become our home over the last three years because of the people and our careers—we wouldn’t have it any other way.”

Todd first started shopping at TIVOL when he purchased a Shinola watch a few years back. In the spring of 2016, Todd stopped in to TIVOL and was taught the “Four C’s” of diamonds (cut, color, clarity, carat weight) by sales associate and store manager, David Behnke. It took three more trips to TIVOL and numerous chats with David before Todd decided on the perfect ring for Sonia.

“David was incredibly helpful and patient throughout the entire process,” Todd says.

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Wedding planning can be an emotional roller coaster. We asked licensed marriage and family therapist Marissa Nelson for advice on how to stay calm and enjoy

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this special time in your life.

BY LAURIE SCHECHTER

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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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Propose with one of these trending styles and post the good news!

#SHESAIDYES

BY LORRAINE DEPASQUE

A FEW FAVORITE CUTS Perhaps celebrity engagements (Blake Lively, Julianne Hough) have played a role in its popularity, for never in recent times has the oval been so in demand. “This fancy diamond cut is one way a bride can have something out of the ordinary,” says Guttery, “and depending on how the stone is cut it can really elongate the finger and look very graceful on your hand.”

Nonetheless, according to The Knot’s study, 49% of modern brides still prefer the traditional round, while princess cuts come in as second most popular.

GEM AND METAL COLORS TO LOVE If you do decide on a classic round center diamond, another way to differentiate is by choosing a stone other than a white diamond. “Colored

gems are in vogue for bridal,” says Guttery, “especially ruby, emerald and all shades of sapphire.” He mentions aquamarine, too. Light blue gems and pink stones have notably become more sought-after in bridal since the Pantone Color Institute named Serenity (a pastel blue) and Rose Quartz (a light pink) as the 2016 Colors of the Year.

A pink gemstone set in rose gold is a beautiful, feminine, tone-on-tone look. Just the same, says Baillie, “Our latest research shows that 68% of brides still want 18K or 14K white gold for their wedding rings.” That said, more and more, as women look for artisanal flair, they’re buying yellow gold, reports Guttery. “Specifically, rich and buttery 18-karat. The glow it gives off is radiating, and the textures and patterns in yellow gold look great.”

DESIGN ’N DETAIL Whether in the precious-metal surface of your wedding ring, the prongs and bezels holding the gems, or the overall aesthetic, today’s bride is looking for detail, Guttery emphasizes. “Even if a ring itself is simple, the head may have scrollwork, a shank might have an unusual pattern of pavé diamonds and cutouts, or the focus gem may be held by artistic prongs.

Also, a lot of today’s designers are re-interpreting elements from past eras—Edwardian or Deco, for example—and incorporating them into their signature bridal styles. Something I’m definitely noticing is more ornate scrollwork.”

One last thing: Before you begin your search for that once-in-a-lifetime ring, be sure to ask your jeweler about two-stone designs, including bypass styles. It’s a retro silhouette that’s made its way into modern bridal—and lots of (soon-to-be) engaged women are falling in love with it.

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hite, yellow, or rose gold? Round, square, or cushion cut?

Classic, modern, or vintage style? When deciding on an engagement ring and wedding band, the choices may seem overwhelming. “We found that one bride-to-be went online and actually looked at 3,800 engagement rings in one day,” chuckles Bernadette Baillie, director of education for TheKnot.com. “That’s huge dedication!” Baillie recalls the story while discussing the results of her popular wedding site’s 2016 Luxury Bridal Jewelry & Engagement Ring Study, for which The Knot surveyed 13,000 Millennial couples. To help get your own research underway, we also spoke with jewelry expert Benjamin G. Guttery about what’s trending in wedding ring designs, diamond cuts and colors, precious metals and more. Guttery, a GIA graduate/jewelry trend forecaster/brand advocate, is also founder of the blog Third Coast Gems.

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Wedding hair is having a boho moment.

BY JILLIAN LAROCHELLE

WONDERS TOP TRENDS When asked what today’s brides are requesting most, hairstylist Emily Carcaramo of Once Upon a Bride doesn’t hesitate. “Natural, natural, natural!” she replies.

Carcaramo, who also styles celebrities for editorial and television appearances, always encourages brides to consider textured updos or half-up styles for longevity purposes. “But for those brides set on wearing their hair down, go for natural-looking waves. And no matter how thick your hair is, I suggest adding extensions so the volume translates for your photos and doesn’t fall flat halfway through the festivities.”

Angelo David, who styles hair on-location for celebs like Coco Rocha and Christie Brinkley as well as in his eponymous NYC salon, couldn’t agree more.

“Many women wish they had thicker hair, and on their wedding of all days, they should feel like the best version of themselves. We can match Couture Extensions to your hair so you look like yourself, only better, and your style will hold up all day.”

While messy, piecey hair can look great in photos, brides getting married outdoors should avoid having too many loose strands. (Same goes for brides who have outdoor photo sessions scheduled before or after the ceremony.) You never know when a gust of wind might come along and turn your style from boho to bedhead.

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LEAVE IT TO THE PROS Though “undone” hairstyles may look effortless, they’re often anything but. Many actually comprise several intricate steps and are best left to a trained professional. Even if you consider yourself a whiz with the hot tools, this is one time you should call for backup.

Kate Middleton famously did her own makeup for her April 2011 wedding to Prince William, but she knew enough to trust the pros with her tresses on that allimportant day.

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Out of THE BOX

Personalize your special day by throwing away the rule book.

BY JULIANNE PEPITONE

THE PARTY DOESN’T STOP HERE

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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LEMON CHICKEN This is a nod to Rao’s Famous Lemon Chicken, with a few changes I’ve made over the years.

I like serving this with crunchy oven-baked potatoes, Brussels sprouts or broccoli, and a green salad–along with yummy bread to sop up the delicious lemon sauce.

2 2 ½-3 pound broiling chickens, halved Lemon sauce ¼ cup fresh chopped flat-leaf parsley Lemon Sauce: 2 cups fresh lemon juice (I use frozen Minute Maid lemon juice) 1 cup good quality olive oil 2 teaspoons minced garlic 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 teaspoons fresh chopped oregano 2 teaspoons fresh chopped rosemary Kosher salt and pepper Whisk together lemon juice, oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, rosemary, salt and pepper. Put in covered jar and refrigerate.

Preheat broiler for 10-15 minutes. Cover a baking sheet with sides with aluminum foil. Broil chicken halves, turning once, about 30 minutes until skin is golden and juices run clear when pierced with a knife. Remove chicken and cut each ½ into 6 pieces (leg, thigh, wing and 3 small breast pieces). Pour lemon sauce over the chicken and coat well. Return chicken to broiler and broil 3 minutes. Watch carefully; you don’t want it to get black. Turn each piece and broil for an additional minute. Remove and divide the chicken onto 6 plates. Pour sauce into heavy saucepan and stir in parsley. Heat over high flame for 1 minute. Taste sauce and adjust seasoning to taste.

Pour an equal amount of sauce onto each plate. (On each plate, I like to add slices of lemon and fresh rosemary sprigs.)

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

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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.”

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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

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.

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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.”

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