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REACHING THE TOP When minutes count, time management can be the most important factor in a successful mission

GAME CHANGERS The evolution of the Rolex tool watch

A LEAGUE OF ITS OWN Patek Philippe introduces the new Calatrava

t‘s an absolute pleasure to welcome you to

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loyal customers like you.

at seven new trends.

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your list. We wish you happy holidays and look for-

“Tool” watch, where you may be surprised by what

ward to seeing you.

passionate collectors prize most. You'll also travel to far-flung places like the top of Mt. Everest, where few people — and yet some super-de-

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CONTENTS

VOL.3 NO. 1

FEATURES MAGAZINE

REACHING THE TOP

When minutes and logistics count, time management can be the most important factor in conquering the world's extremes.

REACHING THE TOP When minutes count, time management can be the most important factor in a successful mission

GAME CHANGERS The evolution of the Rolex tool watch

A LEAGUE OF ITS OWN Patek Philippe introduces the new Calatrava

GAME CHANGERS

ON OUR COVER

We explore the evolution of the “tool watch,” a category where Rolex is the undisputed star.

Moretti’s is San Antonio’s only authorized Patek Philippe Jeweler. Shown: XX carat yellow diamon ring from the Moretti”s Collection.

COLUMNS

TIME AND AGAIN

At the Patek Philippe Museum we explore References with a storied past that have inspired today’s latest introductions.

IN A LEAGUE OF ITS OWN

The new Patek Philippe Calatrava is contemporary, sporty and redefines luxury.

RING LEADERS

Seven engagement ring trends that sparkle with unique touches.

The Picchiotti family

STYLE STAPLES Chic and easy jewelry that you can wear every day from Melissa Kaye.

Rings from the Moretti and Picchiotti Collections

DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT

Picchiotti combines beauty & style with fit & comfort in the Xpandable™ Collection

LAYER UP

Looking for ways to keep your look fresh — start stacking!

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Rings from the Moretti and Picchiotti Collections

Installing the highest weather station in the world on Mt. Everest 12 MORETTI’S MAGAZINE

Reaching the

TOP

When minutes and logistics count, time management can be the most important factor in conquering the world's extremes.

and once climbers pass 8,000 meters they have entered what

to safeguard the environment, particularly ways to stem climate

some call the “death zone.” Oxygen is so limited, temperatures so

change and preserve the glaciers.

eeping track of time is important in everyone’s life, but

seeking to collect data to protect our endangered planet, whether

when it comes to climbing Mount Everest, it is absolutely

the mountains, the rain forests or the oceans. Perpetual Planet is

vital. The summit is 8,848 meters, or 29,028 feet high,

assisting the National Geographic Society in efforts to find solutions

low and winds so high that life is truly endangered. The brain and

In 2019 a National Geographic-led team of 30 scientists devel-

lungs can swell. Ribs can crack. It’s a place to get in and out of fast

oped five weather

— and then begin the arduous descent down the mountain before

stations to be

darkness sets in.

taken to Mount

Every second counts, which is why Rolex has accompanied

Everest and in-

several history-making expeditions, helping mountaineers keep

stalled at various

life-saving track of time. In doing so, Rolex has tested its timepieces

elevations along

under the harshest conditions imaginable, analyzing their perform-

the climb. The

ance. Then experts apply that research to the watches that end up on

team set up

the retail market for watch lovers whose most difficult climb may be

camps and began the ascent, carrying the disassembled pieces of

up the corporate ladder.

each weather station along the way. The higher up the mountain

For the 50th anniversary of the Explorer and in celebration of the

The National Geographic weather station team on Mt. Everest

they went, the shorter the actual time involved in installing each sta-

latest Explorer II, Rolex pays homage to the men and women who

tion grew — because of depleting levels of oxygen, brutally lower

tackled Mount Everest, battling limits on time, the body and the spirit.

temperatures and punishing winds. National Geographic offered a vivid account of the expedition.

Improvising When Every Second Counts

The goal was to install the final station at the summit. The day when

The mission: Install the highest weather station in the world to provide

conditions allowed the climb, the trail was slowed because too

crucial information on climate change. More than one-fifth of the

many climbers were blocking the way. The unanticipated shortage

world’s population, some 1.6 billion people, get their water from

of time meant the weather station would have to be installed at

glaciers in the Himalayas. Within the next 80 years, an estimated

8,400 meters, still in the so-called death zone. With every second

one-third of those glaciers, and the water they provide, will disappear

counting, there was no room for more setbacks. If only…

because of global warming.

No one had anticipated that the batteries for the drill needed for

This is where Rolex steps in. The company introduced its Perpetual Planet Initiative in 2019 to support the explorers and expeditions

assembly might freeze. But freeze they did, until one clever team member stuck them under his armpit to warm them up. It worked.

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“My Explorer II is probably the most important piece of equipment I had with me on all these climbs.” —Ed Viesturs The troubles didn’t stop there: The weather monitors had to be attached to a pole, and someone forgot to bring the pole. Again, fast thinking was called for. One man realized that the handle of the shovel

oxygen can become serious issues.” “My watch, and the time it tells, is the key to my safety.” Pushing the Limits of Body and Mind

he was carrying could do the job, if its oval shape was battered into a Dr. Christine Janin was the first Frenchwoman to climb to the top of circle and wrapped in duct tape (to decrease the size of the opening). Mount Everest. A former Rolex Testimonee, she later became the Thanks to that last-minute ingenuity, the world’s highest weather stafirst European woman to reach the top of the highest peaks on all tion was assembled and data was sent by satellite from the mounseven continents. And as if that weren’t enough of pushing her tains of the Himalayas to Washington D.C., in impressive time. body, fortitude and determination to the limit, she next became the first

The Key to Survival: Time Management Ed Viesturs, a Rolex Testimonee, has climbed all 14 of the world’s peaks that are over 8,000 meters high (about 26,000 feet) without supplemental oxygen, and he has

North Pole on skis, without the aid of sled dogs.

climbed Mount Everest seven times.

How does she do it?

Strapped to his wrist on each ascent:

“The key to a successful climb or

his Oyster Perpetual Explorer II, which

expedition is to be in excellent shape

he credits with having a direct impact

when you set off,” she observed. “For Dr. Christine Janin

on his safety and success.

that, you must have trained very thor-

“I have a Rolex Explorer II that I

Ed Viesturs

woman in the world to reach the

oughly and have begun preparing several years earlier in order to

received in 1994 when I had climbed

gain sufficient experience and adapt the body to the conditions you

three of the 8,000-meter peaks,”

are going to face.”

Viesturs said. “I wore my Explorer II every single day, since that mo-

Not only does the body get stronger, but the spirit does, too.

ment, on all my climbs, and I still wear it today. It has never failed

"Summits are conquered meter by meter, breath by breath,”

me. It’s probably the most important piece of equipment I have

Janin said. “On the way we discover qualities we didn't know we

with me.”

had that enable us to get to the top. We then feel immense joy in

“When climbing, time management is the most significant factor in my success, and ultimately my survival,” he continued. “Each half-hour counts.” He calculates timings for the entire day, he explained, including

realizing that we know how to face up to dangers and overcome challenges posed by the environment." This is a philosophy that Janin has shared to help others through her foundation, À Chacun Son Everest! — To Each His Everest! She helps both chil-

the time he needs to begin his descent. “I have a rule of turning around by 2 o’clock in the afternoon at

dren and adults recovering from cancer and has arranged for

the latest, whether or not I have reached the summit,” he said. “Some

more than 6,000 people to climb the French Alps, to discover

climbers have found themselves in life-threatening situations because

how successfully challenging physical limits can make a person

they turned back too late. The cold, darkness, fatigue and lack of

stronger in body and soul.

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Clockwise from top left: Ed Viesturs, Dr. Christine Janin, the National Geographic weather station team at work on Mt. Everest 15 MORETTI’S MAGAZINE

GAME CHANGERS The evolution of the tool watch

atches can do so much more than tell time. They help climbers get to the top of the world’s highest peaks, and divers to the oceans’ deepest depths. These

marvels of engineering are known as "tool" watches, and Rolex is the category’s undisputed star. Like all tools, these devices enable humans to accomplish goals,

and in Rolex’s case those have often been record-breaking and historymaking. To aid in the success of these missions, tool watches require the highest levels of technology, engineering, science and watchmaking, which the team at Rolex unequivocally possesses. Over the years, Rolex has been in the enviable position of being able to use the many explorations it has supplied watches for as laboratories to test those very same timepieces. Upon completion of each mission, Rolex was able to examine and probe the watch’s performance and improve and adapt it accordingly. The original tool watches became templates to develop, refine and update, creating the watches that are available today for anyone to put on their wrist and enjoy, even people whose biggest adventure may be entering the boardroom or signing into a Zoom chat. The 1950s were the golden age when three of Rolex’s most famous tool watches were born. That first full decade after World War II was a time of unparalleled optimism, and out of that spirit came an attendant desire for expansion and the exploration that precedes it. Rolex was there with watches that enabled ground-breaking adventures on land, air and sea. The Rolex GMT Master was created in 1955 in response to changes in air travel. Long-haul flights were becoming more and more common, and the airlines needed a watch for its pilots that would clock the time back home as well as the time while traveling across oceans and foreign lands. The GMT Master was one of the few watches that could display the time in any two zones around the world, keeping both pilots 16 MORETTI’S MAGAZINE

1953 THE SUBMARINER Launched in 1953, the Submariner was the first divers’ watch waterproof to a depth of 100 meters (330 feet). Its rotatable bezel allowed divers to read their immersion time.

1953 THE EXPLORER Inspired by knowledge gained from this fascinating chapter of human adventure, the Oyster Perpetual Explorer, launched in 1953 to celebrate the victorious ascent of Everest, immediately acquired iconic status.

1955 THE GMT-MASTER The GMT-Master was developed to meet the specific needs of airline pilots. It became the official watch of several airlines, among them the famous Pan American World Airways, better known as Pan Am. Its most distinguishing visual feature was the two-tone bezel which marked daytime from nighttime hours.

1971 THE EXPLORER II Rolex presented the Oyster Perpetual Explorer II, dedicated to polar explorers, speleologists, and all those pushing the boundaries of exploration. The watch featured a distinctive 24-hour hand, an invaluable aid around the poles and beneath ground when you can't tell night from day. 17 MORETTI’S MAGAZINE

In 1953 Rolex introduced the Explorer, inspired by the historic conquest of Mount Everest by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay. and their globe-trotting passengers up to the minute, no matter

spend in decompres-

where they were.

sion stops. The Sub-

An extra hour hand was added to the innovation that made this

mariner was so

multizone capability possible: a rotating two-tone bezel. The watch

ground-breaking and

expert and historian Gregory Gardinetti explained the advantage. “If

respected that it soon

you don't touch the rotating bezel, the GMT hand will simply indicate

cemented Rolex’s

the local time on a 24-hour scale. And if you move the bezel, you can

position as the watch

choose the time zone you want. This is very useful information for pi-

brand for water explo-

lots flying through different time zones." Rolex’s goal for the airlines

ration. Once again, Rolex

was accomplished and the GMT became the official watch for Pan

continued to refine the watch, and the latest version of the Subma-

American Airways. Because Rolex continually improves on its

riner can descend to a depth of 300 meters, or 1,000 feet.

Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay on Mount Everest.

watches, the GMT-Master available today is able to keep track of the time in three different time zones.

Rolex has a history of supplying Oyster watches for expeditions climbing the various peaks of the Himalaya Mountains. In 1953

Another iconic tool watch to come out of the 1950s is the

Rolex introduced the Explorer, inspired by the historic conquest of

Submariner. Introduced in 1953, the Submariner was the first dive

Mount Everest by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay. Their

watch waterproof to 100 meters (about 330 feet). It also sported the

expedition was the first to reach the 8,848-meter (29,028-foot)

all-important rotating bezel, which enabled the watch to keep track of

mountain’s summit. The Explorer inspired by their achievement was

immersion times and to calculate the varying amounts of time to

constructed of rugged stainless steel and featured a clear, very

This year Rolex introduced an all new Explorer . 18 MORETTI’S MAGAZINE

legible dial as well as a waterproof case that could withstand not just

revised the Explorer II. The version introduced in 2011 grew a bit in

the moisture from melting snow and ice but also extremes in tem-

size, from 39mm to 42mm and enlarged its luminescent hour

perature as well. Despite the absence of any bells and whistles (like

markers and 24-hour signature orange arrow-tipped hands.

rotating bezels), the result of Rolex’s tool-making skill was just what

Which brings us to today. To celebrate its 50th birthday in 2021,

the adventure-minded needed: “a very strong and accurate watch,”

Rolex has revamped the Explorer II yet again. It now features a new

Gardinetti said.

luminescing process that increases the brightness of the watch’s

Fast-forward nearly two decades, to 1971, when Rolex introduced

hands for better readability. It also incorporates the multi-patent-

the Explorer II. Rather than being designed to aid mountain climbers,

winning caliber 3285, which provides better precision, shock resist-

the new watch was created with other types of expeditions in mind

ance and power reserve.

— those exploring regions like caves or polar caps, where light is

The Explorer and the Explorer II have always been produced in

scarce or irregular. To meet the needs in those darkened or dis-

stainless steel. Until now. For 2021, the Explorer took on a new look.

tanced environments, the Explorer II offered an extra 24-hour hand,

First, it’s been downsized, from 39mm back to its original 36mm.

a 24-hour marked bezel and an extremely luminous dial. The new

And while it’s being offered in the traditional stainless steel, in an

design made it possible to know whether it was day or night, no

alloy that provides unrivaled strength that Rolex calls Oystersteel,

matter where the wearer might be. “On the Explorer II, you have an

this year the case and bracelet also come in handsome new two-

indication of the 24 hours on the bezel,” Gardinetti said. “It helps to

tone versions. The bracelet features center links of a new 18-karat

know, for example, if it's 5 a.m. or 5 p.m. This is useful if you're in a

gold material called yellow Rolesor. The new 41mm Explorer II in

submarine or in space, as you don't know whether it's morning or af-

Oystersteel features a completely redesigned case and bracelet.

ternoon. Or let’s say you are stuck in a tempest for days and losing any notion of time.” The Explorer II would come to the rescue. In its continuing quest to adapt, evolve and improve, Rolex

The new Explorer and Explorer II offer ruggedness and refinement, reliability and good looks, providing the best of all worlds in one watch. From Rolex, of course.

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Above: The Patek Philippe Museum, Rue des Vieux-Grenadiers 7, 1205 Genève, Switzerland. Ref. P0884 from the museum collection. The new Ref. 7234G Caletrava Pilot Travel Time 20 MO MROERTETTI T’ SI ’ SM A MGAAGZAI ZNIEN E

TIME and again At the Patek Philippe Museum we explore References with a storied past that have inspired today’s latest introductions

ew companies can claim the historic archive of

latest version of the Calatrava, Ref. 6119G, retains the distinctive

renown watches that Patek Philippe possesses, and

bezel but enlarges the case size to a more modern 39mm while

visitors to Geneva can see them on display at the

keeping the watch a slender 8.1 mm thin. The dial has been up-

Patek Philippe Museum in the city’s center. There are time-

dated as well; there are now sleek 18K gold “obus” hour markers

pieces more than 500 years old, as well as one of the first wrist-

with tapered,

watches, and also the remarkable Calibre 89, the watch with an

triangular

The Calibre 89 is on display at the Patek Philippe Museum

astounding 33

shaped

complications that

“dauphine”

made it the most

hands.

complicated

Perhaps the

watch ever when it

biggest differ-

was unveiled in

ence lies in-

1989. There are

side: a new

also the three

manually

watches here,

wound, high

originally designed

performance movement

in the 1920s and

(30-255 PS caliber) with twin barrels that

‘30s. They have in-

ensures a 65-hour power reserve. So you can wind your watch on a

spired new rendi-

Friday, and come Monday morning it’s still ready to go.

tions that pay

Above: Calatrava Ref. 96 from 1932, from the collection. At right: Calatrava Ref. 6119G

With the new Ref. 7234G-001 Calatrava Pilot Travel Time, Patek

homage to the

Philippe rounds out its watch family that is inspired by the manu-

best of the past while updating the watch’s design and func-

facture’s aviator's watches from the 1930s. The very typical and

tions for today.

highly recognizable design was launched in 2015 and has already

Few watches are as iconic and admired as the Calatrava.

established itself as a modern classic. Patek Philippe has a long

The refined, elegant watch, a tribute to classic beauty, was intro-

and illustrious history with aviation. Perhaps none more so than the

duced in 1932, the same year the Stern family acquired Patek

timepieces that reflect input from the great aviator Charles Lind-

Philippe. There have been various interpretations of the watch

bergh. The first development in creating a timepiece for aviators

over the years, the most famous being Ref. 3919 with its white

was to take the watch out of their pocket and put it on their wrist.

dial, black lacquered Roman numerals, and its bezel decorated

The second, to create an hour-angle, or siderometer, wristwatch,

with guilloche in a hobnail pattern known as Clous de Paris. The

which determines the plane’s position based on a complicated

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Few companies can claim the historic archive of renown watches that Patek Philippe possesses

formula of angles and degrees with the time difference in Green-

cent of the harnesses that allowed pilots to keep their survival

wich, England where time 0 starts. Used together with a sextant

kits readily deployable in emergencies; Ref 7234R-01 has a

and radio signal, the watch helped allow simpler, faster and more

rose-gold buckle and vintage brown calfskin strap; Ref 7234G

precise positioning. Two particularly noteworthy exemplars of

sports a white gold buckle on a shiny navy blue calfskin strap.

such hour-angle – or siderometer – wristwatches were developed

Perpetual calendars are amongst the most complicated of any timepiece, requiring a movement composed of hundreds of parts arranged in layers, which is why these large complications were historically housed in the bigger dimensions of a pocket watch. In 1925, Patek Philippe changed all that when the company introduced its first perpetual calendar wristwatch. The watch presented the month, date and day in three separate windows. As a result, the case to accommodate it had to be rather thick. But once again, the experts at Patek Philippe went to work to come up with a technicallyfeasible, aesthically-attractive solu-

Above: Ref. 37234G-001 Caletrava Pilot Time. At right from the museum: Ref. P0844A-100 and Ref. P1655A-200

tion. For the first time,

by Patek Philippe and are now both on display at the Patek

Patek Philippe

Philippe Museum.

features a Per-

The advent of GPS put an end to all that, but Patek Philippe

petual Calen-

pays homage to those glory days with the Calatrava Pilot

dar wristwatch

Travel Time.

with a com-

It is a precise and dependable timekeeping instrument with a

Above: Perpetual Calendar Ref. 3448 from 1962. At right: Perpetual Calendar Ref. 5236P

pletely in-line

time-zone function that is a boon for today’s travelers. It keeps

perpetual calendar display that had

track of time in two zones, and is designed to be worn by women

previously only existed in pocket watches that were originally

as well as men thanks to its medium-sized format (37.5mm.)

created for the American market. Ref. 5236P features a new

A self-winding movement (324 S C FUS caliber) and skeleton

self-winding movement (31-260 PS QL caliber) as well as the

hands display home time while a solid hand indicates local time.

three patent pending applications that were necessary for the

There’s also day/night indication for both the local and home

innovations embedded in the mechanism, all within the small,

time. Another nod to history is its clevis prong buckle, reminis-

thin, wearable confines of a wristwatch.

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In a

LEAGUE of its own

The new Patek Philippe Calatrava is contemporary, sporty and redefines luxury

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Ref. 6119R

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color stone Turn up your style with these elegant creations of emeralds, sapphires and diamonds

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pearls Playful, sexy and fun, this timeless accessory is always in style

If you think pearls are reserved for your grandma’s jewelry box, this season’s take is sure to change your mind. Everyone, from music superstars like Harry Styles to Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman, is reviving the retro pearl jewelry trend. Whether you decide to incorporate pearls by way of classic and elegant drop earrings or take a nouveau approach with a wraparound necklace that drips down your décolleté, these pieces are ones to incorporate into your wardrobe for an air of preppy sophistication.

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diamonds Don’t save diamonds for a special occasion. Here are the key outfit making pieces you’ll wear with everything!.

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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 shown here which you can wear every day to any occasion and feel just right.

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RING LEADERS

7 engagement ring trends that sparkle with unique touches This coming engagement season prepare to see something different. As more brides seek to express their individuality, you’re going to see many more unique touches, says Severina Ferrari, founder of Engagement 101, who curated these looks for us. Even if you're work ing with a stone passed down in your family, you'll find plenty of ideas here for giving it your own special look.

YELLOW GOLD is making a major return

A HALO is still a great way to make any stone appear larger.

THE CLASSIC SOLITAIRE, which took a backseat to the halo for a few years, is on top again.

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THE OVAL CUT is unique, contemporary and right now the trendiest cut of all.

FANCY SHAPED CENTER STONES — radiant, pear, emerald — continue to rise in popularity.

STACKING BANDS are still going strong.

COLORED GEMSTONES and YELLOW DIAMONDS are on the rise for brides wanting to break tradition.

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Designer Spotlight Picchiotti combines beauty & style with fit & comfort in the Xpandable™ Collection

Founded 54 years ago, PICCHIOTTI is today the preeminent and most respected name in the world of Italian fine jewelry. To reach that pinnacle requires innovation, merging exciting design with new technology, precision, and old-world craftsmanship. This meticulous combination of know-how and modern science have been instrumental in the creation of the popular and revolutionary XPANDABLE™ COLLECTION. The XPANDABLE™ designs incorporate innovative technology that, ingeniously and invisibly, solves a myriad of fit and comfort challenges, allowing rings and bracelets to expand and contract with ease for comfortable, durable wear. A vast array of bands, rings and bangles smoothly fits all fingers and wrists, thanks to a groundbreaking hidden spring mechanism. The collection has been manufactured with the utmost care and the highest standards of perfection for durability to give the wearer many years of enjoyment. The success of the PICCHIOTTI Xpandable™ rings and bracelets has been nothing short of remarkable since its introduction in early 2016. “I consider it a proprietary triumph of high jewelry design and technology. It really is revolutionary!” says Giuseppe Picchiotti, founder and president of the Italian-based company. “We started out with about 10-12 designs. Today we have more than 250 with the main PICCHIOTTI style signatures characterizing the vast assortment. From the extensive use of baguette-cut stones to precious center gemstones that make each ring an exclusive one-of-a-kind, to stackable and colorful fashion-forward creations, the Xpandable™ rings and bracelets have been embraced all over the world… not only by women who have fit and comfort challenges, but also by women who appreciate freedom from bracelet clasps and poorly fitting rings,” Picchiotti continues. At PICCHIOTTI, old-world craftsmanship and modern technology set new standards of elegance, beauty and innovation, creating heirloom jewels that fit for generations.

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LAYER UP Looking for ways to keep your look fresh? Start stacking! The layering craze, which made its grand entrance a few seasons ago, shows no sign of slowing down. It's a great way to make a statement with your jewelry and change up your look. But if you're new to the technique or if you struggle with mixing, matching and stacking, fear not. Here the designer Melissa Kaye shows us exactly how to do it using some of her favorite pieces.

Layering necklaces=easy chic Wearing multiple necklaces creates that easy-chic vibe that can elevate any outfit. Start with mixing and matching necklaces in varied styles, that way, each individual piece stands out. Just be sure to keep the one closest to your neck simple, so it doesn't overwhelm you.

Bracelets=endless styling possibilities Bracelets are easy to stack, easy to collect and easy to master because you aren't playing around with different lengths. For visual harmony and comfort, try to keep the weight of each bracelet consistent. And for maximum punch, pile on a few or arm each wrist with a different look —a bold cuff or stack on one and a more delicate bangle or two on the other. Keeping bracelets in the same metal unifies the look.

Mix-and-match rings= a one-of-a-kind look Stacking rings come in all manner of shapes, sizes and designs — and that's what's great about them. One alone makes a pretty accent, but worn together they have maximum impact. And it's fun to grow a collection.

Jewelry shown: From our Melissa Kaye Collection

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lariats

From our Pomellato Collection

Look for a resurgence of lariat necklaces because they're a style that hasn't been in the spotlight lately. But lo and behold, 2021 is the year lariats are getting a chic upgrade. Instead of the dainty chains of the past, these feature bold chains for a wholly fresh take.

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Style Staples Jewelry you can wear every day from Melissa Kaye Whether you want to punch up a little black dress or elevate A turtleneck or tee, there are certain goto 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 owner, Jill Moretti, who picked these Melissa Kaye

everyday-wearable trends from our Melissa Kaye collection.

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

Zea Linked Bracelet

Lola Cuff

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Aria Cascade Necklace

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One of my favorite style staples is

the Aria 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."

Aria Cascade Ring

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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. It's also fun to wear a bunch together."

Lola Tripple Ring

Aria V Ring

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