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10 Welcome Letter 18 Behind the Scenes 20 Community Events 26 As Seen On… 28 From the Runways 34 Hueb: Feminine by Design 36 Marli: Modern Aesthetic 38 4 Decades of Brilliance, Style, Glamour and Craftsmanship 48 Gems: A Diamond as Rare as You 50 Traditional Jewelers Watch Report 52 Tudor: Return of the Black Bay 53 Timepieces: Celebrity Watch 54 Timepieces: Watch Out!

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64 A Diamonds Do Good Story 66 Marco Bicego: The Art of Authenticity 70 Insurance: Better Safe Than Sorry 72 Speed: The Czar of Historic Racing

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ON THE COVER Model Julieta Miquelarena (Wilhelmina Miami) wears earrings and rings by Hueb. Photographed

by Edwin Santa. Makeup and hair by Michelle Ortega. Jewelry styling by Jennifer Ferkenhoff.

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“WE STARTED AT THE BOTTOM, NOW WE’RE HERE.”–DRAKE I couldn't have imagined the path my life would take when I embarked on a journey with absolutely no roadmap or long-term strategic plan. We started a modest fine jewelry boutique in Southeast Denver, and what we lacked in experience we made up for with passion and determination. We couldn’t have begun to understand what we didn't yet know about an industry with so many facets—both literally and figuratively.

Entering into the world of gemology, fine watchmaking and jewelry design was both exciting and overwhelming.

While most of my colleagues grew up in their family businesses (which in some cases had been founded over 100 years earlier), we were newcomers both eager and ignorant of the challenges and opportunities that lay ahead. I think we made every mistake possible, yet somehow made more good decisions than bad. And we learned at each and every turn, mostly by trial and error.

There's actually a tremendous benefit that comes along with a total lack of experience: we weren't afraid to abandon the traditional approaches to merchandising and marketing in favor of trying new ideas. With the support of incredibly talented teammates and you, our extraordinary clients, we have grown to seven stores in four states.

Next year, we will embark on an aggressive relaunch of our digital presence, providing integrated touchpoints for our clients regardless of where you live or how you prefer to shop.

While lifestyles and shopping preferences are ever changing, our values will always remain the same. We subscribe to the following ethos and principles: ●

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Always deliver on our promises to our clients Provide highly curated collections of fine jewelry, gems and timepieces that represent the highest standards of quality, value and design

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Provide an environment which is elegant, yet not formal or stuffy

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Provide opportunities for our staff to grow and exceed professionally and personally

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Maintain the highest ethical standards in the industry by providing transparency, social responsibility and values Support community organizations which support and provide for disadvantaged children and adolescents, health care and supplemental education assistance

For those of you—friends, family and clients—who have known us since we started Hyde Park Jewelers in November 1976, we are fortunate to have shared our evolution with you. For the tens of thousands we have met since who trusted us to be a part of your precious purchases and life’s celebrations along the way…THANK YOU! We started 40 years ago and now we’re here!

Warm Regards,

Michael Pollak CEO Hyde Park Jewelers Traditional Jewelers mpollak@hpjewels.com

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AT THE COVER SHOOT Behind the scenes at the Miami shoot.

RETRO GLAM Makeup artist Michelle Ortega was inspired by singer/songwriter Adele, and created the iconic look of a flawless complexion and signature cat-eye on model Julieta. For the contour and highlight Ortega used Anastasia Beverly Hills powder contour kit in light to medium, and for the winged eyeliner she used her personal favorite: Inglot in #77.

SHINE BRIGHT LIKE A DIAMOND For our 40th Anniversary issue, we chose to feature diamond jewelry from some of our most spectacular collections in 40 years, collaborating with photographer and artist Edwin Santa to showcase the brilliance of the pieces.

STARMAN SALUTE Argentine model Julieta loved the Stephen Webster Lady Stardust collection (inspired by David Bowie’s alter ego Ziggy Stardust), which included this beautiful pair of earrings.

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Traditional Jewelers sponsored a one-of-a-kind table raffle where guests had the opportunity to win stunning jewelry from designers Kwiat, Roberto Coin and Pesavento! In addition to the table raffle sponsorship, Traditional Jewelers and Phillips House donated an amazing package that included a trip for two to Miami’s South Beach, a private tour of the Phillips House design studio and lunch with the Phillips House designers. To complete the package, the winner received the iconic Phillips House Love Always bracelet!

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Guests who attended the CRF’s Natalie’s Wish event enjoyed an auction that included lavish vacations, concert tickets, dinners and more. Traditional Jewelers and Longines donated an extraordinary live auction package of a trip for two to the 2017 Longines Kentucky Derby and a stunning Longines Conquest Classic Chronograph timepiece.

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The event recognized the multiChopard Happy Fish Timepiece talented Seth MacFarlane for his longtime support of Oceana and work as an advocate for the oceans. The sold-out evening was held at a private coastal villa in Laguna Beach. Over 400 guests attended the event, raising more than $1.3 million to protect the oceans. Oceana also recognized Eve and Mike Ruffatto as 2016 Ocean Champions for their dedication to ocean conservation and generous support of Oceana. Jeff Goldblum and the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra captivated guests with a special jazz performance to bring the program to a close. Party-goers then spent time dancing in the ocean breeze at the Post-Party Lounge.

Guests had the opportunity to bid on a number of fabulous trips and experiences during the SeaChange live auction. Traditional Jewelers partnered with Chopard to donate an incredible once-in-a-lifetime experiential package — a Chopard Oscars Weekend Experience in L.A and a luxurious Chopard timepiece, the Chopard Happy Fish Ladies timepiece. The Oscars Weekend Experience included a private viewing of Chopard’s world-famous Red Carpet Collection of jewelry, followed by attending one of the most anticipated private parties of the Oscars weekend: the Oscars viewing party! In addition, the winner of this extraordinary package received a trip for two to the Chopard factory in Switzerland to experience Chopard’s fine watchmaking firsthand. The trip to Switzerland included a stay in Fleurier, to discover the 65 crafts of Chopard’s know-how (seldom-seen while touring the Fleurier manufacture) and the “L.U.Ceum” museum, to see some of the rarest and most iconic timepieces in watchmaking history. While in Geneva, guests will be privy to the seldom-seen High Jewelry and Watch workshops, to see and learn the intricacy of how beautiful Chopard pieces are made.

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rom its beginning, Hueb has relatability and wearabilty, using 18-karat represented artistry and quality gold, high-grade diamonds and natural craftsmanship intertwined to gemstones, a majority of which are create an exclusive collection of fine sourced from Brazilian mines.” jewelry for the modern woman, Hueb’s signature designs feature inspired by a uniquely Brazilian sense classical icons with a twist. “We enjoy of joie de vivre. Positioned to shift the introducing new collections throughout luxury jewelry experience through the year that reflect modern tastes with Handcrafted in Brazil, HUEB creates design, attitude and price, Hueb is a lasting appeal,” explains Priscila. “It is designs that inspire the contemporary balance of art and innovation. easy to notice the female influence in our Fádua Hueb, matriarch of the designs as well as our celebratory woman to express her individuality. brand, established its roots more than references to Brazil. We are so happy to 40 years ago and today the brand see women self-purchasers connect with continues to operate as a family our designs and reflect on the great business. Her grandson Thiago (brand value we offer.” Constants throughout director) and his wife, Priscila the brand’s varied collections include a (creative director), represent the third playful use of color and textures that generation, focused on taking the appeal to women of all ages. company forward in the U.S. Hueb continues to grow Priscila Hueb has espoused internationally, but both Priscila and inspiration from Brazil’s unique heritage. “Our warmth as a culture is Thiago assure that they are committed to limited distribution. Steering evident in our designs, which reference the colors of nature and clear of the mainstream, they maintain that the element of discovery familiar juxtaposition of jungle and cityscapes,” Priscila comments. is one of the things that makes Hueb truly special and unique.

“We are very much a women’s jewelry brand: designed, made by, A beautiful range of Hueb designs will be launching at Hyde Park worn and purchased by women. Our pieces are designed and just in time for the holiday season. Discover the Hueb collections handcrafted by a team of female designers in Brazil, with focus on today!

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the product development team and our artisanal craftsmen in Bangkok, we are constantly exploring new techniques, with tremendous attention to the smallest of details in the construction.

For example, we’ve adopted the flex technique in all of our bracelets, which enables the jewelry to remain incredibly light on the skin while still maintaining a very substantial size; when you wear it, the piece becomes a part of your body.

AESTHETIC Q&A with MARLI founder Maral Artinian.

What pieces from your latest collection are you most excited about?

In this upcoming season, we are launching three very special design collections: Avant, Coco and Deco. While I’m very excited about all three, I feel the Deco collection most directly captures the spirit of Marli. As with Art Deco style (which I love), Marli embraces both the opulence and timelessness of minimalism. I believe that when it comes to ageless elegance unscathed by any trend of the moment, less is, in fact, more.

And of course, with Marli’s foundations in NYC, the collection has a fundamental New York soul and is constantly inspired by the city’s many faces. The Deco collection is inspired by NYC’s beautiful architectural landscape.

What else inspires your designs?

What is the story of Marli?

I was born into a family of jewelers—for as long as I can remember, I have always been surrounded by beautiful jewelry. It seemed only natural that I, too, would grow to love the jewelry industry and join the family business.

Since the age of 18, I have worked alongside my father and brothers working intimately with jewels.

My journey with Marli began in 2012. As a woman with a deep passion for jewelry, I wanted to create designs and share with other women what I felt was lacking in the market: chic, modern, luxury minimalism. Marli is designed for women who are fashion savvy, with a simple and understated, yet highly sophisticated, aesthetic. The collection is modern minimalist in design with exquisite craftsmanship, made with the highest quality materials.

I draw inspiration from every experience that I have, whether that be a memory, a sentiment, or even a sensory experience. My travel experiences are often a great source of inspiration for me, as well as my interest in architecture and fashion. I love geometric shapes, clean lines and minimalist silhouettes that play a lot with positive and negative space—you see a lot of this influence in my designs!

Tell us about the craftsmanship?

All Marli jewelry is made with 18-karat gold of different colors: yellow, white and rose. The gold is often combined with a variety of both precious and semiprecious stones ranging from diamonds to onyx, agate, lapis and turquoise. All jewelry is designed from our headquarters in New York City and manufactured in a private facility in Bangkok, owned by my family, which has more than 20 years of experience in jewelry making. Together with

Why do you feel women identify with your jewelry?

As a jewelry lover and a female designer creating jewelry for other women, my primary goal is to create products that are not only timelessly elegant and impeccable in quality, but also extremely accessible to all women—quality fine jewelry that is neither intimidating in price nor overwhelming in aesthetic. I believe in versatile jewelry that can be worn from day to night, from a business meeting to a girls’ night happy hour to a cocktail party.

Marli jewelry can be worn solo or layered with other Marli pieces. I believe that true style begins with confidence, and Marli jewelry can be worn confidently by women knowing that the products are both affordable and extremely wearable on virtually all occasions!

Discover the Marli collection in store today!

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Fred Leighton Art Deco fringe diamond earrings in platinum.

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Marli Avant and Deco Collections diamond earrings, rings and bracelets in 18K white gold.

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Stephen Webster Lady Stardust Collection diamond earrings, ring, and cuff bracelet in 18K white gold.

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Kwiat Ashoka Collection diamond earrings, ring and bracelet in platinum.

Model Julieta Miquelarena (Wilhelmina Miami).

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Traditional Jewelers 40th Anniversary Collection rings with diamonds, red rubies, green emeralds and blue sapphires in 18K gold.

Pesavento DNA Spring, Metalworks and Lux Ceramic bracelets.

Traditional Jewelers 40th Anniversary Collection diamond rings and bangles in 18K white and yellow gold.

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MODEL ANNA CARLA (WILHELMINA MIAMI); MAKEUP AND HAIR BY MICHELLE ORTEGA; JEWELRY STYLING BY JENNIFER FERKENHOFF

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Traditional Jewelers 40th Anniversary Collection diamond and pink ombre pearl earrings and triple strand necklace in 18K white and rose gold.

Traditional Jewelers 40th Anniversary Collection diamond tassel necklaces with blue sapphires, green emeralds, and red rubies in 18K white gold.

Traditional Jewelers 40th Anniversary Collection diamond and pearl earrings, rings and bracelets in 18K rose gold.

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MODEL ANNA CARLA (WILHELMINA MIAMI); MAKEUP AND HAIR BY MICHELLE ORTEGA; JEWELRY STYLING BY JENNIFER FERKENHOFF

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Breitling Emergency black titanium watch.

Cartier Hypnose 18K pink gold and diamond watch.

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or centuries, natural color diamonds have been regarded as the world’s most sought-after gems, by collectors and even by royalty. These diamonds are so rare that they are only discovered in a few locations on Earth, likened to works of art, hidden treasures and rare books.

One of the most exciting things about natural color diamonds is the origin of their unique colors, where they are found and why they are so special. Tiny amounts of nitrogen created yellow and orange shades. The element boron created blues, and hydrogen produced violet.

Tremendous pressure would occasionally realign or spiral a diamond’s crystal structure, creating red, pink, purple and brown diamonds. Millions of years of natural radiation produced green diamonds.

Natural color diamonds have been around since diamonds were first discovered approximately 3,000 years ago in India, but it has only been over the last decade when the desire and appeal for them have entered the consumer market. The growing awareness of their rarity and value has created increased demand for nature’s most special diamonds.

At auction, natural color diamonds are exceeding record prices, with the 14.62-carat “Oppenheimer” blue diamond (pictured left) selling for an impressive $57,541,779 at Christie’s in May of 2016. This blue diamond was the largest vivid blue diamond ever to sell at auction and holds the current record for highest price paid for any jewel at auction.

In 2014, the 12.03-carat fancy vivid blue “Blue Moon of Josephine” diamond sold for $48.4 million and still holds the current price-per-carat record for any public sale at auction at $4 million per carat. In 2015, a collector paid $28,523,925 for a 16.08-carat fancy vivid pink diamond, setting a new world record for the highest price paid and highest price paid per carat ($1,773,875) for a fancy vivid pink diamond. These values highlight the exceptionally rare stones and are proven examples of the desirability for them.

Any buyer or collector has a spectrum of color to select from in natural colored diamonds, and there is no right or wrong in choosing what diamond appeals to your taste.

Prices for natural color diamonds start at $100 and go up to $1 million per carat-plus; the characteristics that determine a stone’s value can vary, with the exceptionally rare stones being valued by rarity, size and color. However, the main draw in owning any colored diamond is all the same—beauty is the ultimate reason!

A natural color diamond is as rare as you; no two colors are the same and no two diamonds are alike. The diamonds can be compared to the endless variety of flowers on our earth, a colorful rainbow in the sky or the unique personalities found all around the world.

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CHANEL Boy•Friend, 26.7 x 34.6 x 7.33mm steel case, black guilloche dial, steel tweed motif bracelet, water-resistant to 30 meters.

JAEGER-LECOULTRE Reverso One Duetto Moon, 40.1 x 20mm 18K pink gold case, silvered guilloché front dial and brown back dial, pink gold bracelet, water-resistant to 30 meters.

CHOPARD Happy Sport Limited Edition, 36mm stainless steel case, blue mother-of-pearl dial with floating diamonds, diamond bezel, stainless steel bracelet, water-resistant to 30 meters.

OMEGA De Ville Trésor, 40mm 18K Sedna™ gold case, mother-of-pearl dial, diamond bezel, brown leather strap, water-resistant to 30 meters.

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CARTIER Drive de Cartier, 40mm pink gold case, silvered flinquĂŠ dial, semi-matte brown alligator strap, water-resistant to 30 meters.

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PANERAI Luminor Marina, 44mm stainless steel case, black dial, black alligator strap, water-resistant to 300 meters.

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TUDOR Heritage Black Bay Bronze, 43mm bronze case, brown dial, aged leather strap, water-resistant to 200 meters.

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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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John Travolta wore Breitling at a boutique opening.

Dan Stevens wore Baume & Mercier at British GQ’s Men of the Year Awards.

Chris Pratt wore Panerai at the Golden Globe Awards.

CelebrityWATCH A timely look at men’s style. BY JILLIAN LAROCHELLE

Patrick Dempsey wore TAG Heuer at the Monaco Grand Prix.

Eddie Redmayne wore Omega at the opening night party for the 2016 Rio Olympics.

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timepieces

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. 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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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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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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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

10TIPS 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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A DIAMONDS DO GOOD STORY

IN HER OWN WORDS...

MAHESHWARI, SUMMER 2016

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orn in a village outside of Krishnagiri in Southeast India, Maheshwari was raised in a single-room hut without plumbing. “My life there was very different,” says the bright young woman. “I sleep on the floor. I don’t have a bathroom.”

Her family are quarry workers and members of the Dalit caste, the lowest in India’s social hierarchy. Her class, combined with her lowered status as a female in rural India, promised to seal Maheshwari’s destiny at birth.

THERE IS EXTREME GENDER INEQUALITY IN RURAL INDIA. Women in rural India are expected to marry and live with their husbands’ families around the age of puberty, rendering formal education outside of the home little more than a waste of resources in the eyes of tradition. “‘Why study? Why educate a girl when her job is to raise a family?’ They’re the same questions every village asks when someone sends their girl to school for more than a few years,” Maheshwari explains.

Yet despite the odds, the bright scholar now holds a college

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degree, has plans to pursue post-graduate studies and one day become a geneticist. In a country of 1.2 billion where only two out of five women can read and write, her journey is nothing short of extraordinary.

THE DIAMOND INDUSTRY SUPPORTS GIRLS THROUGH EDUCATION. Maheshwari’s educational opportunities can be credited to her self-motivation, her family’s determination and the support of the diamond industry.

Maheshwari’s unique path began to form when she attended a scholarship-funded boarding school of Shanti Bhavan Children’s Project. The first in her family to receive schooling past the eighth grade, her parents’ initial interest in her attendance had less to do with education than it did with security. “My mother believed that by sending me to Shanti Bhavan, at least one of her children would be provided with food and shelter every day,” says the scholar.

The scholarship was paid in part by She’s The First (STF), an international non-profit organization that works with local NGO partners in low-income countries to award scholarships to talented women like Maheshwari. Scholarship recipients exhibit what Christen Brandt, STF’s co-founder and director of international operations, describes as “a true desire to complete their schooling and help give back within their communities.”

A portion of She’s The First’s funding is provided by Diamonds Unleashed, which, in partnership with Canadamark, Dominion Diamond Corp, is a new company founded by jewelry designer Kara Ross, whose striking designs are recognized worldwide. Ross developed a unique method to support organizations that foster women’s empowerment. All proceeds from the new line go to initiatives to further the education of young women worldwide, including She’s The First. The pieces themselves are available at all price points, which is part of the company’s commitment to allow women of all demographics to own their own diamonds, while helping young women around the world reach their full potential.

HYDE PARK JEWELERS IS A PROUD DIAMONDS DO GOOD SUPPORTER. We help fund Girls Inc., an organization that helps young women like Maheshwari across the United States and in Canada reach their full potential and challenge themselves physically, emotionally and intellectually. Girls Inc.’s programs encourage young women to foster their mathematic and science education, learn about pregnancy and drug abuse prevention, cultivate media literacy and economic literacy, and they educate girls on adolescent health, violence prevention and sports participation. “For 75 years, Hyde Park Jewelers has been guided by the belief that a successful company has a responsibility to the greater community,” says CEO Michael Pollak.

“Hyde Park believes that if you educate young girls, you will educate the entire generation. When girls like Maheshwari have the opportunity to gain confidence, get a quality education and access healthcare, their limits become boundless.” So far, the Girls Inc. program has supported more than 140,000 young women.

To hear more stories about how the diamond industry gives back, visit diamondsdogood.com.

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AUTHENTICITY THE ART OF

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fter many years working with his father, a successful value, Bicego creates the extraordinary, season after season.

Vicenza jewelry maker who specialized in gold chains, “Because our jewelry is handcrafted by goldsmiths, there is a Marco Bicego launched his own collection of unique personal quality reflected in every piece. For example, handcrafted fine jewelry in 2000. our craftsmen use a special tool to Famous for its multi-colored engrave hundreds of tiny lines on gemstones in exclusive faceted the gold’s surface, creating a cuts, its hand-twisted coils and tactile finish that remains virtually hand-engraved gold, his unalterable through time and collections (crafted in Italy) are nearly impossible to imitate.”

BY KAREN ALBERG GROSSMAN inspired by the nature and the Always pushing the architecture of his extensive boundaries of modern design, travels around the world (Africa, Cairo, Jaipur, Murano and other Bicego’s collections continuously evolve and are meant to be fascinating locales). Infusing each piece with a particular mixed and layered for a personalized look. Here, we speak with cultural sensibility that goes beyond its beauty and intrinsic this passionate designer about his craft, and his life.

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Could you share a lesson you learned from your father, and one you hope to teach your children?

One of the greatest lessons my father passed down to me was the craft of goldsmithing. But the more important lesson he taught me that I hope to impress upon my children is to do what you love. For me that has always meant making jewelry; my craft allows me to express my personal experience, passion and curiosity. I always urge my children to find something that holds the same significance in their lives.

You’ve traveled extensively: what’s your favorite place in the world to visit?

It’s hard to choose. Most recently, my travels to East Africa inspired my newest Masai collection. The Masai people wear incredibly detailed ornaments that organically hug the body’s natural shape. My Masai collection follows this same accentuation, with each piece delicately hand-coiled with yellow and white gold and accented by pronounced stations of diamonds.

What’s your favorite place in the world to live?

It would have to be Italy, of course! My heritage is the very foundation of my work and means so much to my identity. You can see the skills of old-world Italian craftsmanship through our use of the bulino technique to etch hundreds of fine lines into our pieces. Even today, our jewelry is handcrafted by second-generation goldsmiths, giving each piece a unique, imperfect quality.

What’s still on your bucket list?

There is so much of the world that I still hope to see. My collections are a beautiful way to catalogue my travels, from Masai to my Jaipur collection, which was inspired by the “pink city” in India, where stone-cutting has been perfected over the ages. I want to continue traveling, transforming those inspirations into beautiful, timeless pieces.

What would you be doing if not jewelry design?

Without a doubt, I would be cooking. Growing up in Italy, my mother was always cooking and I would help her in the kitchen. We always used fresh ingredients sourced locally. As I would help her, I would begin interpreting her recipes as my own. I love cooking for family and friends and have a nostalgic list of recipes that I can pass down to my children.

Describe your favorite meal?

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1. A CLASSIC ITALIAN COLLAR 2. STATEMENT EARRINGS 3. STACKED BRACELETS 4. TIMELESS STUD EARRINGS 5. A CLASSIC YELLOW GOLD RING 6. MIXED METALS 7. LONG LAYERING NECKLACES 8. POPS OF COLOR

My favorite meal would absolutely be with my family and friends, whatever we eat and wherever we come together. They are my greatest supporters and are incredibly important to me. I love cooking with mushrooms, which I hunt for during truffle season, so I love making Fettuccine ai Porcini—it’s both simple and delicious!

Who do you most admire and why?

I’d have to say my father, Giuseppe Bicego. The gold chain business he founded in Vicenza evolved into a very successful company. Without his expertise, encouragement and guidance in my formative years, my art would never be where it is today. For that, I am forever grateful.

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insurance

Take no shortcuts when it comes to safeguarding your treasures.

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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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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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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,”

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