Gerald Peters Magazine

THE TIME QUESTIONNAIRE

Timely questions for Jerry Amerosi

1. My favorite time of the day is early morning because nature is at its best. It's quiet, the air is clean, and the sun is rising.

2. One moment in time I would most like to revisit is the mid 1800's. Life was much simpler.

3. I wish had more time for family. Although I get to work with my sons every day, there is never enough time for family!

4. The biggest time wasters are my various hobbies, but time is not wasted if you are enjoying it!

5. What word best describes you: Early? Late? Punctual? Punctual.

6. What are you never late for? Dinner.

7. For me a good time involves simply gathering with family and friends to enjoy our time together.

8. Finish this sentence: No matter how busy, I would always give the time of day to help someone else in need.

9. What is your favorite story that starts "once upon a time".

I sold jewelry out of shoe box. Today, I am proud of what Gerald Peters has become!

10. In a sentence or two, what makes you tick? I truly love going on vacation or participating in fun, unique experiences.

Sincerely, Jerry Amerosi, President

Jerry Amerosi

Peter, Jerry and Gerald Amerosi

CONTENTS

VOL. 3, NO. 1

ON OUR COVER

Gerald Peters is Staten Island’s only authorized Rolex Jeweler.

ROLEX AND THE BRITISH OPEN

Associated with this competition since 1981, Rolex is today a privileged partner of world golf.

A NEW GENERATION OF PLANET PROBLEM SOLVERS

Three Rolex Laureates tell us how they are tackling some of the world's biggest problems.

ELEVATING YOUR WATCH GAME

Discover the new Tudor Black Bay novelties for 2022. 30 FACE TIME

Breitling launches their 2022 Navitimers with 13 dial options. 32

FAST AND FURIOUS

We preview the next generation of Luxury EVs.

The new Tudor Ranger

EXTRAORDINARY GEMS

Diamonds are not just meant for special occasions. Every day should be celebrated! 28 STYLE

STAPLES

Chic and easy jewelry that yo can wear every day from our Dutchess, Fiori and Heirloom Collections. 36

INNOVATIVE & IRRESISTIBLE

Selections from the Roberto Coin Venetian Princess and Princess Flower Collections. 40

CELEBRATING LOVE

Congratulations to our Gerald Peters couples who found their engagement rings with us. Let us help you find your perfect match.

Cadillac Lyriq

Rolex & The Open: Golf’s Oldest Major

Traditionally contested in the United Kingdom during the third week of July, The Open is the fourth and final tournament that make up the men’s annual Majors.

The partnership between Rolex and golf began in 1967 when Arnold Palmer became the sport’s first Testimonee. The brand has since been named Official Timekeeper and is a principal partner of many leading events and stakeholders in the game.

Inaugurated in 1860, The Open is played every year on a historical course in the United Kingdom. The tournament regularly comes to St Andrews, as is the case for the 150th Open Championship.

THE HOME OF GOLF

The Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews is one of the oldest golf clubs in the world. In the late 19th century, it came to be regarded as a governing authority of the sport including in the administration of its rules, in conjunction with the United States Golf Association. St Andrews is considered by many to be “the home of golf”.

STEEPED IN ELEGANCE AND TRADITION

Tradition has it that The Open is always played on a links course, that is, one located by the sea, featuring sandy soil and few water hazards or trees. Given the particularly unpredictable nature of the weather conditions, the 156 players competing in the tournament every year need their fair share of fighting spirit, self-control and humility given the potential for heavy showers, strong gusts of wind and even heatwave conditions.

The winner of The Open is announced as “The Champion Golfer of the Year” and receives the prestigious Claret Jug. This famous silver trophy has appeared on bank notes issued by the Royal Bank of Scotland twice.

UNFORGETTABLE MOMENTS

With its unique past, the wild beauty of the coastal courses where it is played and its knowledgeable fans, The Open is forever etched in the great history of world sport from the duels of Bobby Jones and Walter Hagen in the 1920s to the between Tom Watson and Jack Nicklaus in 1977, or the tears of Tiger Woods upon winning his third trophy in 2006.

ROLEX AND GOLF: PARTNERS FOR MORE THAN HALF A CENTURY Rolex enjoys a privileged relationship with golf, one founded on shared values: respect for tradition, responsibility, technical precision, the elegance of movement, the perpetual quest for excellence and a commitment to future generations.

Today, the partnership between Rolex and golf extends to many areas of the sport: with governing bodies and world rankings, with the greatest names in international golf, and with the circuits and Major tournaments both men’s and women’s, professional and amateur, at senior and junior levels.

Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Gary Player, multiple-time winners at The Open.

Jordan Spieth. Winner of The Open in 2017.

Moreover, the brand has also championed the creation of: the Rolex Series, the finest tournaments on the DP World Tour; the Rolex Player of the Year award which recognizes the best woman golfer on the LPGA circuit; and the Rolex Junior Players of the Year awards, which honour players aged 18 or younger, boy and girl, who perform best in a given season. Undeniably, Rolex has become “the partner watch of world golf”.

TIGER WOODS

A winner of 15 Majors, he has triumphed at The Open on three occasions, including twice at St Andrews.

ROYAL PORTRUSH

The venue in Northern Ireland hosted The Open in 1951 and 2019.

TOM WATSON

Between 1975 and 1983, he won The Open five times, with four victories on Scottish soil and one in England.

ROLEX TESTIMONEES AND THE OPEN

Among the many great names in golf who belong to the prestigious family of Rolex Testimonees, several have won The Open: Gary Player, Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Tom Watson, Tiger Woods and Jordan Spieth.

ROLEX AND SPORT

Hans Wilsdorf believed in challenging oneself and held a lofty view of sport’s role in society. To test his watches, he entrusted them to those who pushed themselves to the absolute limit. Driven by an unwavering quest for excellence, the founder of Rolex discovered valuable allies in athletes through their exceptional feats.

For many decades, the brand has actively championed culture, architecture, exploration and planetary conservation. And in the sporting world, it has built a diverse range of partnerships across tennis, golf, equestrianism, skiing, sailing and motor sport. Rolex partners governing bodies, competitions and athletes from established champions to promising talents in long-standing engagements that perpetuate the future of these disciplines and promote excellence.

Associated with this competition since 1981, Rolex is today a privileged partner of world golf.

A New Generation of Planet PROBLEM

Three Rolex Laureates tell us how they are tackling some of the world's biggest problems

In 1976 Rolex’s ground-breaking Oyster watch, the world’s first waterproof watch, celebrated its 50th anniversary. To honor the stellar achievement that changed the world of watchmaking, Rolex launched a new program, the Rolex Awards for Enterprise.

The award is as singular as the watch it pays tribute to. It is given to remarkable men and women who are tackling challenges in unique, inventive ways as they attempt to solve problems such as climate change, pollution, health care, or the imperiled state of the ocean. The award winners draw on personal reserves of enterprising and innovative spirit, the same

SOLVERS

qualities that Rolex prides itself on possessing.

The awards stand out for another very important reason as well—they are given to those who would not otherwise have access to traditional fundraising, due in part to the originality and uniqueness of each winners’ pioneering visions. Nearly 1000 hopefuls apply each year to receive the award, out of which only five are chosen.

Since its inception Rolex has awarded 155 exceptional winners. Here are three of the awardees who, with Rolex’s support, are dedicated to making the world a better place.

Rolex Laureates Felix Brooks-church, Miranda Wang and Gina Moseley

FELIX BROOKS-CHURCH

HIS MISSION: SOLVING POOR NUTRITION

One of the saddest statistics of our time is that 15,000 children die worldwide each and every day, largely due to poor nutrition.

Enough, thought Felix Brooks-church. So he came up with a solution to stop the tragic losses of life. He worked out a way to solve the nutrition crisis by adding basic nutrients—Vitamin B12, folic acid, iron, and zinc—to a universal diet staple, flour. He started a program in Tanzania, patenting a “dosifier”, a device that looks like an electronic scale, that releases precise quantities of nutrients as the bags are being filled with flour in small, local flour mills, mills often overlooked by any sort of government assistance.

Brooks-church’s program has taken off and helps nourish two million people a day, and all for a reasonable cost. Less than $1 dollar will fortify food for one person—a child, mother or baby--for an entire year.

Brooks-church was struck with the pervasiveness and devastat-

ing result poor nutrition can have on health and life itself when he volunteered to run a program in Cambodia to get children off the streets and into safe environments. He saw first-hand the toll that poor nutrition took on the youngsters. “These children were often sick. They had weak immune systems, low IQs, learning disabilities and some died from things that you should not die from.”

The program is set to expand to other countries. “What we are doing is not just adding nutrients to food,” Brooks-church said. “What we are doing is ensuring a basic human right, to good nutrition.”

MIRANDA WANG

HER MISSION: SOLVING PLASTIC POLLUTION

In 2010 Miranda Wang’s high school environmental club took a field trip to a local landfill in Vancouver. The teenager was appalled by what she saw: mountains of trash representing only two or three days of Vancouver’s municipal waste—and mountains contained mostly plastic. She was even more horrified when she learned that this heap of garbage would soon be carted away to other landfill, or be incinerated or, more likely, dumped in the ocean and replaced with a new monumental collection of polluting plastic waste.

Wang and her fellow student Jeanny Yao knew something had to be done, and decided that they could do it. They came up with a solution: why not utilize a bacteria that would feed on plastic to eliminate the problem. With the help of a professor, they located two such bacterium in a local river.

For more than four decades, through the Rolex Awards for Enterprise, Rolex has supported exceptional individuals who have the courage and conviction to take on major challenges.

Felix Brooks-church

The plan, while brilliant and effective, could not readily be applied on the global scale that Wang and Yao wanted, and that the world needs. So they developed another strategy, using recycling technologies that transform the plastic into quality materials that can be used on a grand scale and tapped to make other products, like perfume.

The program is currently undergoing a pilot run in San Jose, California, before being rolled out on a bigger scale to tackle the worldwide problem of the 340 million metric tons of plastic being produced every year. By 2050, unless something drastic is done, there will be 12 billion metric tons of plastic in landfills. Wang credits the Rolex Award for Enterprise with helping the solution she and Yao developed go global. “Rolex has shone a light on the work we do, and boosted my fundraising to scale up this new technological invention.”

GINA MOSELEY

HER MISSION: SOLVING GLOBAL WARMING

In the north of Greenland there are caves that are so distant and difficult to reach that they have only ever been spotted at a distance, but never entered. Gina Moseley and a team of six explorers are determined to do so for a very important reason; each cave holds a treasure trove of information that could help prevent our earth from literally drowning.

That’s the premise and the promise of Artic explorer Mosely. The caves are believed to hold calcite deposits known as speleothems. “Caves are like time machines,” Mosely told Rolex. “Calcite forms layers, like tree rings. We can analyze each layer to get information about the past climate.” From studying past cooling and warming periods, scientists can gain insight into the impact the current melting of the polar caps will have on everything from rainfall patterns to ocean currents.

And what a past the northern caves will provide. Currently scientists are studying ice cores that are “only” 28,000 years old. The speleothems Mosely plans to reach are anticipated to date back half a million years.

The work is vital and can’t come a moment too soon. Polar regions are heating up twice as fast as other areas on the earth. In 2019 so much of the ice in Greenland melted that it added 12 billion tons of water to the ocean in one day. Said Mosely “The Rolex Awards are pretty much the only program out there that could or would support such an expedition.”

Miranda Wang

Gina Moseley

Elevating yourWATCH GAME

This year’s Tudor Black Bay novelties combine a tradition of the dive watches commissioned by the US Navy with new features and new flair.

The Tudor Watch Company has been producing watches ever since 1946, when Hans Wilsdorf, the founder of Rolex, decided to create a new brand with outstanding dependability and accuracy—but at a more affordable price point. The original advertising campaign for Tudor demonstrated its toughness. A Tudor watch was strapped to the wrist of a riveter operating a pneumatic jackhammer. After a month of shock treatment, the watch was removed from the riveter’s wrist and tested. It passed with flying colors.

Tudor soon became known for watches that were the height of functionality. That reputation was sealed when, in the late 1950s, the brand started supplying the US Navy with dive watches. In 1967, the US government requested a tactical diver’s watch that would meet a new set of specifications, and Tudor’s engineers conducted extensive research to fulfill the request.

When Tudor launched its Black Bay collection in 2012, it drew on the advances and performance of those esteemed dive watches, and on its classic aesthetic and vintage appeal. It was an unbeatable combination. Today, after only a decade on the market, the Black Bay stands out as Tudor’s best-selling watch.

Watch expert Elizabeth Doerr, editor in chief of the watch website QuillandPad.com, expressed her thoughts on what makes this timepiece so desirable. “The Tudor Black Bay has without a doubt worked its way into the hearts of every lover of tool watches. That’s not just because it’s the little sibling to Rolex and is infused with the same quality, but also because its design is perhaps a touch more modern—though it still wears its vintage values on its sleeve. Despite all that, I believe the two factors that make the Black Bay so darn popular are its ‘nice price’ and its availability to everyone.”

Each year Tudor adds new ideas and updates to its Black Bay collection. Besides the iconic dive watch, there are now Black Bay dress watches, chronographs, and a GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) model that displays both a 24-hour and a 12-hour timescale. This year’s models continue to offer plenty of news. But what remains the same:

Black Bay Pro.

all the new Black Bays come with a five-year transferable guarantee, with no requirement for registration or periodic maintenance checks. Also, the Black Bays sport Tudor’s “Snowflake” hands, a hallmark of its dive watches since 1969, with Grade A Swiss Super-LumiNova luminescent material for ultimate visibility. Most of the latest novelties also offer a choice of straps, ranging from a rubber-and-leather hybrid to comfortable fabric to a riveted steel bracelet with Tudor’s special “T-fit” clasp system to enable rapid adjustment. And these new Black Bays all contain Tudor’s own in-house manufactured movements.

Tudor’s newest Black Bays are available at authorized jewelers throughout the US.

BLACK BAY PRO The Black Bay Pro drew excited attention when it was unveiled this year in Geneva. It is an entirely new technical model with a fresh aesthetic and a dual time zone feature that displays the local time without losing sight of the time in another time zone. Compact, robust, and sporty, this model has many unique aesthetic details. It celebrates the spirit of the technical watches Tudor has produced for professionals throughout its history,

The details: A 24-hour-graduated, satin-brushed and polished case in stainless steel, 39 mm in diameter, with a 24-hour-graduated fixed bezel in stainless steel. The Black Bay Pro is powered by the Tudor Manufacture Calibre MT5652 with built-in GMT function.

bezel in yellow gold and an insert in black and brown anodized aluminum as a hallmark of the GMT function. The Black Bay GMT S&G has a Manufacture Calibre MT5652, is COSC-certified with a silicon balance spring, and has a 70-hour power reserve.

BLACK BAY CHRONO Steel & Gold Tudor has been producing watches that are closely tied to the world of motor sport since the presentation of its first chronograph, the Oysterdate, in 1970. And since 1954, Tudor has been constantly refining its watches for professional divers. The Black Bay Chrono S&G model combines these traditions in a sport chic chronograph, with contrasting subcounters and a high-performance automatic Manufacture Calibre, with column wheel and vertical clutch. And now the Black Bay Chrono S&G offers a version with an attractive Champagne dial.

The details: A satin-brushed and polished case in 316L steel and yellow gold, 41 mm in diameter, with a fixed bezel in yellow gold and an insert in black anodized aluminum with a tachymetric scale. The Black Bay Chrono S&G sports a Manufacture Calibre MT5813 chronograph, is COSC-certified, and has a silicon balance spring, 70-hour power reserve, a column wheel, and a vertical clutch in the tradition of sporting timepieces.

BLACK BAY GMT Steel & Gold The iconic Black Bay GMT model is now available in an S&G (Steel & Gold) version, with warm colors and a nostalgic touch.

It has multiple time zones, a highly functional complication that establishes local time without losing sight of the time in two other time zones. Recognizable by its 24-hour-graduated rotating bezel with two colors, representing day and night, the Black Bay GMT S&G also gives a subtle aesthetic nod to the history of this watchmaking function.

The details: A satin-brushed and polished case in 316L stainless steel and yellow gold, 41 mm in diameter, with a bidirectional rotating

BLACK BAY 31/36/39/41 Steel & Gold Tudor presents a new version of its Black Bay line in steel and yellow gold with a fixed bezel. The curved case, highlighted with polished yellow-gold sections, and the option of diamond bezel markers bring a new sophistication, versatility, and unisex chic to the iconic tool watch spirit. This model comes in four sizes for utmost wearability. The five-link bracelet’s Tudor “T-fit” clasp allows for rapid adjustment and instant comfort.

The details: A satin-brushed and polished case, 31, 36, 39, or 41 mm in diameter, in 316L steel and yellow gold. Also available with a diamond-set bezel. The Black Bay 31/36/39/41 S&G models are powered by Manufacture Calibres MT5201 (31 mm), MT5400 (36 mm), MT5602 (39 mm), and MT5601 (41 mm), and are COSCcertified with a silicon balance spring.

Today, after only a decade on the market, the Black Bay stands out as Tudor’s best-selling watch.

Clockwise from top left: Black Bay Pro, Black Bay Chrono S&G, Black Bay 31, 36, 39, 41 S&G, Black Bay GMT S&G.

Diamonds are not just meant for special occasions. Every day should be celebrated!

EXTRAORDINARY GEMS

Diamond couture is still going strong. In fact it never went away.

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You don’t have to wait for a night on the town to add a little sparkle to your go-to wardrobe pieces. Diamonds can take your basics up a notch,” says Genevieve Yraola, a fashion contributor and stylist for numerous magazines including People Style Watch. Here are some essential pieces which you can wear to any occasion and feel just right.

Style Staples

Jewelry you can wear every day from Gerald Peters

Whether you want to punch up a little black dress or elevate a turtleneck or tee, there are certain go-to pieces that are as easy and effortless to slip on as a pair of jeans. “And with more people working from home and Zoom meetings on the rise, accessorizing is more important than ever,” says our store manager who picked these everyday-wearable trends from our collection.

Stackable bracelet Crisp, clean and timeless, these are the season’s must have accessories. In 18K gold with diamonds, a great way to complement any look.

A lariat necklace A 18K gold and diamond Aria necklace is a classic — and it’s chic and sparkling with a modern edge.

Statement-making rings 18K gold rings, also in pumped-up sizes, have an air of effortless cool. It's the fastest way to elevate any outfit — no matter how casual. It's also fun to wear a few together.

Heirloom diamond bracelet

Diamond bracelet

diamond lariat necklace

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One of my favorite style staples is the Lariat Necklace. Not only is the long, slender shape neck-flattering and sexy, you'll find it very versatile. These necklaces won't look out of place during the day and are equally appropriate if you're going to a more formal event."

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I love the way the cocktail ring has transitioned to something you can wear every day. While it should be big and catch the eye, it should also feel like an extension of your hand and not a clunky piece weighing you down."

Fiori diamond rings

Fiori diamond earrings

Heirloom

Face Time

There are watches that do many things. And then there are the watches that excel in one function, performing it beautifully. Breitling’s iconic Navitimer is among the latter. It’s one of the world’s most famous and popular chronographs, from the company whose reputation rests on its chronographs—and all the firsts it has created around those. Of Breitling’s many chronographs, the Navitimer has been the star ever since it began development in 1952. This year, the watch brand’s bestseller marks its 70th anniversary, and Breitling is ready to celebrate.

The Navitimer enjoys an esteemed heritage. When Leon Breitling opened his watch factory in La Chaux-deFonds, Switzerland, in 1892, having previously made watches in a shop in his hometown of Saint-Imier, he decided to focus on one thing and do it better than anyone. He created the chronograph and timer—the instrument relied on by pilots and seafarers, who trusted its precision and accuracy to literally save their lives.

When Leon’s forward-thinking grandson Willy Breitling inherited the company in 1932 , he started advertising the watch brand in popular magazines such as Life International. Soon, the Navitimer and other Breitling chronographs were showing up on the wrists of celebrities: skier Jean-Claude Killy, musician Miles Davis, and movie stars Raquel Welch and Sean Connery—who appeared as Bond, James Bond, in Thunderball wearing a chronograph, a Breitling chronograph.

The Navitimer famously went to space with Scott Carpenter in 1962, on the Mercury-Atlas 7 mission. The astronaut knew that in outer space he wouldn’t be able to distinguish night from day, so he needed a watch that could. Breitling customized a timepiece for him that had a 24-hour dial.

The Navitimer continues to be the pride of Breitling. The watch evolves every year, as Breitling adapts it to suit the new demands and tastes of its customers and the latest technological advances.

This year, the Navitimer celebrates its 70th birthday by offering a wide range of style choices for its fans. The dial comes in blue, green, and copper; cases come in stainless steel or 18K red gold; strap options range from alligator to metal; and there’s a choice of sizes: 46, 43, or 41 mm.

The Navitimer remains the bestseller of all of Breitling’s collections, the choice of aficionados who appreciate its singular attributes—which continue to shine in the newest models. Breitling is one of the few independent watchmakers creating their own movements; this year, it adds to that accomplishment by slimming down the silhouette of the new Navitimer to allow for a more open caseback that affords a better view of its famous COSC-certified Breitling Manufacture Calibre 01.

The Navitimer still sports its signature circular slide rule, originally designed to help with calculations on journeys in the air and on Earth.

For this year’s model, the slide rule has been flattened somewhat to create a more compact timepiece. And another trademark returns on the dial: the winged logo of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, the largest aviators’ club in the world. Back in 1954, the AOPA named the Navitimer its official timepiece.

Three new Squad Members are helping Breitling celebrate the Navitimer’s 70 years: the basketball star Giannis Antetokounpro, ballerina Misty Copeland, and aviation explorer Bertrand Piccard. This acclaimed trio will share their personal journeys to the top, in the grand tradition of all the great journeys the Navitimer has been an essential part of, and will continue to lead in the future.

We preview the next generation of luxury EVs

Say the words “Aspark Owl.” Just about as fast as you can. In the time it took, you went from zero to 60 in 1.69 seconds in an Aspark Owl, the fastest-accelerating car in the world.

It’s all-electric, costs $3.5 million, and packs 1,985 horsepower with 1,475 pounds of torque.

The rare 2023 Owl is just one of the hot EVs (as electric vehicles are known) available today, as more and more automakers, from plain vanilla to super luxury, are putting out emission-free, lithium-ion-battery offerings.

Ferrari, Bentley, and Lamborghini EVs are not on the market yet, but those elite automakers promise that in the next few years they’ll be joining this green, quite expensive, and very fast trend.

How fast? The Owl, for example, made by the Japanese engineering firm Aspark, hustles up to 186 mph in 10 seconds, with a motor for each wheel. To ensure equally fast stops, the Owl has a carbon-ceramic braking system with ten-piston front calipers and four-piston rear calipers, the equal of most racing cars.

Today, most EV buyers are concerned with range on a full charge. The Owl takes 80 minutes to ramp up with a high-velocity charger.

Still, in that range category the Owl is only middling: you’ll get 280 miles at most before you find yourself immobile and stuck by the side of the road. And you will need a home charging station, which costs about $5,000 with installation. But when you’re spending $3.5 million for your ride, why quibble?

Equally short on range, but the Owl’s opposite in every other respect (including price), is the Chevrolet Bolt hatchback, which gets 247 miles on a charge. The Bolt costs $28,035, has front-wheel-only drive, and pumps out a relatively puny 200 horsepower. It cannot be called luxurious, but here again, at $28K and change, why quibble?

The Aspark Owl

The The Lucid Air is the champion in the range department, at 516 miles on a full charge if you don’t stomp on it. And when you buy any Lucid model, you get three years of complimentary charging on the Electrify America charging network.

As for cost, the Air is the mean between the extremes. The Sapphire model, at $250,000, jumps to 60 mph in 2.6 seconds if you do push that pedal to the metal. Like other high-end EVs, the Lucid has several big touch screens, including one that folds into the dashboard.

It also has an array of safety features, like blind-spot alert, forwardcollision warning, automated emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, cruise control, and a rear camera.

Mercedes Benz also offers a high standard of luxury in its three EVs: two sedan models, the ESQ 580 and ESQ 450, and a SUV with a third row for three, where someone who’s 5’11’’ will feel comfortable without bending over. Pretty unusual for a third row.

For any of the Benz models, 30 minutes plugged in provides a boost from 10 percent of charge to 80 percent, and about a 350-mile range for all three.

The SUV has enough off-road gears to plow through sand. Fold down the seats in the second and third rows and you have 31 cubic feet of space.

Not to be outdone is the rear-wheel-drive Lyriq, Cadillac’s first EV ever, at a base price of $59,990. It has fast charging in 70 minutes, and a zero to 100 mph time of 14.4 seconds—hardly the cumbersome King Turtle among cars.

The Lyriq takes infotainment seriously, with a curved screen up front that measures two feet, six inches wide. No speedster, the Lyriq has a top end of 118 mph, but comfort and quiet are the premium here. Just like those Cadillacs of 70 years ago.

Meanwhile, perhaps the most unusual EV on the market is a truck. Yup. It’s the Rivian R1T, with all-wheel drive, 835 horsepower, and strong enough to tow 11,000 pounds. The very base price is $79,000, but cough up $150,000 for the Adventure model and you’ll get a Meridian sound system, a cabin with leather and wood panels, and big trunks in the front and back where you can lock up 12 cubic feet of storage.

From the top: Lucid Air, Cadillac Lyriq, Ford Mustang Mach E, Jaguar IPace.

Perhaps the most unusual EV on the market is a truck. Yup. It’s the Rivian R1T, with all-wheel drive, 835 horsepower, and strong enough to tow 11,000 pounds

It also has three 110-volt outlets.

The R1T’s safety features include automated braking and lane-departure warning. And even though it’s a truck, it can jet to 60 mph in 3.3 seconds with the optional large battery pack. The 2023 model with that “Max” battery will provide more than 400 miles with a full charge, according to Rivian, an American company that sells its EVs directly to buyers. But what would the American field look like without a Ford Mustang EV? Well, it’s here already ¬-— the Mach E, with several models to choose from, starting at $44,995. Power up to more than $66,000 for the Premium model, with a panoramic sunroof, Bang & Olufsen sound system, and a power liftgate because the Mach E is really sort of a crossover. You can order a Ford charging station, available online and connected to certified electricians for installation. It can charge fully overnight with household current, and the GT and GT Performance models with 480 horsepower both hit 60 in 3.7 seconds.

That US favorite aside, there are several foreign big-name luxury EVs out there, such as the BMW i4M50, crossing 60 mph in 3.3 seconds and costing $76,760. Like other EVs, it has optional one-pedal driving, called regenerative braking: when you take your foot off the accelerator, the BMW slows down nicely, not abruptly. You still have a standard brake, though.

The Jaguar IPace SUV has a modest-for-a-Jaguar base price of $71,300. For that you get a vehicle with all-wheel drive and a reasonably robust 394 of horsepower to take you from zip to 60 in 4.5 seconds. Leather seating is standard, as are heated and ventilated front seats and ventilated rear seats. Also standard is traffic-sign recognition, so you’ll never hear that “Didn’t you see that stop sign?” shout from the passenger side again.

But the big advantage for the Jag, and for all SUVs, is the charging cost: not $4.60 a gallon for premium, but rather with batteries, at an annual charging cost of $850 based on an average of 15,000 miles driving per year, which is typical of American drivers.

Numerous other overseas-manufactured EVs are also available, including offerings from Kia, Audi, Hyundai, and others. The lithium-ion future is here and now. Jump in.

From the top: Mercedes Benz ESQ, BMW i4M50, Rivian R1T

Roberto Coin’s distinctive style

INNOVATIVE & IRRESISTIBLE

Ov er the last 45 years, it’s been the secret jewelery source for well dressed women around the world. Just take a peek into the jewelry wardrobes of Selena Gomez, Isabelle Adjani and Christy Turlington Burns. To own a sleek and sculptural Roberto Coin piece, from any of his signature collections, is like owning a mesmerizing piece of art. Each sumptuous shape is hand-crafted in Vicenza, Italy, known for its centuries-long traditions in goldsmithing.

The company was founded in 1977. At that time, the business created and manufactured for other Italian lines. The Roberto Coin brand a marvelous mix of centuries-old Italian craftsmanship and modern design techniques was launched in 1996, quickly becoming a world- renowned luxury brand of Italian designer jewelry.

Below, selections from the Princess Flower and Venetian Princess Collections.

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Congratulations to our Gerald Peters Jewelers couples who found their engagement rings with us. Let us help you find your perfect match!

Dadrianna & Sadat

Location: Aruba Ocean Villas

Proposal: Sadat proposed to Dadrianna on their vacation in Aruba where she said yes to a White Gold Pavé diamond ring, showcasing a Princess cut diamond center stone surrounded by a cushion halo.

Brittany & Bobby

Location: Hoboken, New Jersey

Proposal: Bobby proposed to Brittany in Hoboken, New Jersey where she said yes to a 14k White Gold straight line diamond ring showcasing a Brilliant Round Diamond.

Gabriella & Mike

Location: Aruba

Proposal: Gabriella and Mike got engaged on the gorgeous beaches of Aruba. Gabriella said yes to a 14k White Gold solitaire ring with six prongs, showcasing a Brilliant round diamond.

Amanda & Matt

Location: Montauk Point Lighthouse, Long Island

Proposal: Matt proposed to Amanda overlooking the Montauk Lighthouse. She said yes to a White Gold 3-sided Pavé diamond ring showcasing a brilliant round diamond.

Taylor & John

Location: Casa Belvedere, Staten Island

Proposal: Taylor and John got engaged at Casa Belvedere on Staten Island surrounded by red rose petals. John proposed to Taylor with a White Gold 3-sided diamond Pavé ring with a Brilliant Round Diamond center and a double hidden halo underneath the stone.

Sam & Steve

Location Horseshoe Bend, Arizona

Proposal: Sam and Steve got engaged overlooking the stunning views of Horseshoe Bend in Arizona. Sam said yes to a Brilliant Round Diamond showcased in a White Gold Pavé diamond setting.

Ashley & Vincent

Location: Brooklyn, NY

Proposal: Vincent asked Ashley to marry him in Brooklyn, New York. Ashley said yes to a Yellow Gold Pavé diamond ring showcasing a Radiant diamond center stone surrounded by a diamond cushion halo.

Briana & Vincent

Location: St. George Theater, Staten Island

Proposal: Briana and Vincent got engaged on stage in the St. George Theater on Staten Island surrounded by their family and friends. Vincent proposed to Briana with a Platinum Tacori 3-stone ring with an Elongated Cushion Diamond Center stone and Radiant Side Stones