LX Mahoning Valley Fall 2012 by LX Publications

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Welcome. Greetings, It is with great joy that we at Thom Duma Fine Jewelers bring you LX Mahoning Valley. In this Fall/Winter edition of LX, we talk about the questionable idea of shopping for a diamond online in “When It Looks Too Good To Be True…Internet Diamonds Are A Risky Business.” Also we feature two beautiful photo editorials. “Winter Wonderland’s” characters take you through a day of what happens among an enchanted woodland as the snow is freshly falling. “The Fairy Tales of Die Gebrüder Grimm” (The Brothers Grimm) celebrates the 200th anniversary of the brothers Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, whose collection of “Children’s and Household Tales” has inspired many of the modern day fairy tales that we still celebrate today. This editorial features beautiful artwork and photos created by various artisans from around the world paired with translated excerpts from the original 1812, “Kinder und Hausmärchen.” Also in this issue, we are excited to showcase “The Rich Center for Autism,” a cause supported by Tom and Jacki Duma, as well as other philanthropic efforts in their community, as featured in “The Philanthropy of Thom Duma Fine Jewelers - Yes, It's Personal”. “Doubly Decadent”, written by the renowned chef, Mary Cech, gives some great wine and dessert pairing advice and features a yummy recipe for your indulgence. We enjoy seeing you each time you visit us and we look forward to hearing your stories and being part of your life’s special moments. As we walk through the days of this season, know that you can count on us at Thom Duma Fine Jewelers to help you choose the perfect gift. We have been serving the local jewelry needs of the community since 1947 and we’re proud to offer the most diversified selection of brands in Mahoning Valley. Please enjoy this issue of LX Mahoning Valley. All the best, Tom and Jacki Duma

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Features

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Fashion 29 Runway Report: Women's 55 Runway Report: Men's Jewelry 11 Internet Diamonds Are A Risky Business

14 Simon G. 36 Gift Guide 63 Tacori, The Story

Photography 22 Fairy Tales of Die Gebr端der Grimm

43 Winter Wonderland Community 60 The Rich Center for Autism 62 The Philanthropy of

Internet Diamonds Are A Risky Business

Fairy Tales of Die Gebr端der Grimm

Thom Duma Fine Jewelers

22 Winter Wonderland

Travel 19 A Gem in the Andaman Sea Libation 52 Doubly Decadent

Doubly Decadent: The pairing of Desserts and Sweet Wine

36 Thom Duma Fine Jewelers Gift Guide

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Publishers TOM AND JACKI DUMA Editor JON ROBERTS Art Director CHELSIE ROBERTS Senior Graphic Designer ANGIE HALTER Project Coordinator NICOLE HIGGINS

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When It Looks Too Good To Be True… Internet Diamonds Are A Risky Business By Thom Duma In this increasingly mobile age, today’s information technology places the Internet and all of the vast opportunities it represents at our fingertips on a daily basis. Getting connected is easier than it’s ever been. As we’ve become more and more comfortable with the technology, we’ve seen it creeping into every aspect of our lives. Remarkably, every segment of the population—from the “Baby Boomers” to the so-called “Always On” generation (named because they are literally always connected)—has embraced the ‘Net and relies upon it assiduously. One of the most rapidly emerging aspects of this digital reliance is in the area of online shopping. These days, it really is possible to touch a few buttons, input a credit card number and buy virtually anything we want from virtually anywhere in the world. With Internet shopping, we visit a few sites, decide what we like, transfer it to a shopping cart and make the buy. Then, a day or two later, we get to tear open our package like Christmas morning. Now I’ll be the first to admit I do love the convenience of online shopping for certain product categories. But, when it comes to buying diamonds—well, that’s a different situation altogether. A diamond purchase is simply not one you should make sight unseen. Even professionals in the industry, when doing business with trusted associates and colleagues do not purchase anything they haven’t held in their hands and seen with their own eyes. You’d think it’d be different. After all, there are a very limited number of diamond cutting centers in the world. With travel expenses being what they are, one would think the jewelry industry would have readily embraced the opportunity to save the time, money and expense associated with traveling to these centers and use the technology instead to buy and sell diamonds around the globe. Not so. At the wholesale level, diamonds are still purchased by professional diamond buyers looking at each stone with their eyes and touching them with their fingers. There’s a reason for this. It’s the only way to truly know what you’re getting.

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Meanwhile, every day, on the retail side of this equation, you’ll find wide-eyed and hopeful diamond shoppers eagerly spending their hard earned money—before they’ve even seen, let alone, touched the beauty (or, heaven forbid, the non-beauty) that came from the earth. Imagine if you would for a moment your response to the following line of conversation if it happened to you. Let’s say you walk into a jewelry store and say to the person behind the counter; “Hi, I‘d like very much to see a 1.00 carat round diamond”. The person behind the counter smiles warmly and says, ”Oh, of course, that’s absolutely no problem. Please give me your credit card, I’ll just charge $6000 against your account and when you come back in three to five days I’ll show you your diamond.” Sounds crazy right? Well, that’s exactly what happens every day on the Internet. The common wisdom most online diamond merchants would have their customers subscribe to is that diamonds are nothing more than a commodity. They’ll assert diamonds are, at their essence, nothing more than a common element that can be easily graded and evaluated using the “4C’s” method of carat weight, cut, color and clarity. Thus, all an online shopper has to do is look at the merchant’s Website, select the best-specifications they can find on a diamond at the price point they want to pay and click buy it now. Then, three to five days later, they get to see what they bought. Here’s the rub though—it doesn’t work like that—no two diamonds are the same. Two descriptions on paper can be absolutely identical. Yet the stones they describe can look as different to the eye as night and day. This is why you can do a Web search on a 1.00 carat round brilliant cut diamond with H color and SI1 clarity, with an excellent cut and you’ll find a plethora of stones with prices ranging from $4900 to $6900. Okay, you say, that one’s easy. You just buy the most expensive one—it will be the best. No, it doesn’t work that way either. Each and every diamond you’ll ever see is as unique as two snowflakes. When you buy online like that, what you’re really buying is a piece of paper certifying your diamond purchase falls within a certain set of parameters. But that certification has very little bearing on how the diamond will actually look on your loved ones’ finger. It is our job at Thom Duma Fine Jewelers to educate you while we help you find the perfect diamond. We take the time to completely explain the 4 C’s and why each one of these categories affects the price per carat. With this personal approach, we find out what is important to you so we can then help you select your ideal stone from among 10 one-carat diamonds, rather than just one that looks right on the screen. You’ll hold it, feel it and personally examine it with all of the proper aids professionals use to supplement your natural eyes. Further, it’s entirely risk free. The prices here in our store (for something you’ve actually held in your hand) are very competitive to those you’ll find for the largely unquantified stones you’ll find on the Internet. Before you get roped into the questionable idea of shopping for a diamond online, visit Thom Duma Fine Jewelers. We guarantee you both an education and a highly pleasurable shopping experience you will never forget. Apples to apples, diamond for diamond, no one will sell you a comparable diamond for less.

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Unique and cuttingedge, yet at the same time evocative of oldworld elegance, Simon G. jewelry designs are best suited for those who desire a specific degree of individuality. Simon Ghanimian, who established the eponymous Simon G. company in 1981, is considered one of the most creative jewelers working today. Well noted for routinely crafting beautifully detailed pieces, Simon Ghanimian works only with the most precious of materials.

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While the signature usage of literally hundreds of micro-set pavé diamonds infuses a piece of Simon G. jewelry with an aura of iridescence, it is a meticulous attention to detail from which the overriding brilliance of the work is truly derived. While most jewelry artisans would consider a certain grade of diamond “good enough” for the smaller stones in the pavé settings, Ghanimian insists upon high quality diamonds throughout the piece. Smaller stones that are its equal in clarity and color will always accompany a large center stone in his work. Ghanimian’s Armenian heritage and traditions contribute strongly to his underpinning philosophies. The enduring value of hard work, and a high regard for fine artisanal skills separate Simon G. jewelry from all others. These values drive Ghanimian to strive to ensure each piece of jewelry his firm creates is infused with the same passion he’d put into it were he to create it for himself—or someone he loves. This, in combination with the intention of creating an heirloom whose beauty will transcend time and the whims of fashion, means a Simon G. piece will be treasured by succeeding generations. To make this happen, Ghanimian places a great deal of emphasis on the fundamentals. Rather than settling for common standards of quality, Simon alloys his own metals, working in 18k platinum and palladium or platinum and iridium. This gives pieces greater durability and longevity, and is also ideal for the complicated beadwork, filigree and engravings required to achieve the Simon G. look. It also helps him accomplish goals other artisans skirt. For example, if he’s working in white gold, Ghanimian alloys it with palladium to minimize the potential for allergic reactions to white gold—while simultaneously ensuring it will stay white longer. In addition to his signature platinum, Ghanimian is known for employing 18-karat yellow gold, white gold, and even rose gold in ways strikingly complementary to the precious stones embedded in a piece. Ghanimian insists all Simon G. micro-set diamonds are hand set and inspected by a trusted experienced artisan—using a microscope. The intention here is to ensure each stone reflects light brilliantly, and is solidly set. Ghanimian insists the wearer should be free from the worry of losing even a single stone.

The elaborate details of Simon G. engagement rings effortlessly radiate the look of an antique, when they are actually uniquely fashion-forward.

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The enduring value of hard work, and a high regard for fine artisanal skills separate Simon G. jewelry from all others. Interestingly, within each specialty within his studio are specialists within specialists. Certain master diamond-setters work on pavé settings exclusively, while others are dedicated to channel-settings, and still others are masters with prong settings. In a similar fashion, their colleagues doing the filigree, beading mil grain and engravings also specialize and work by hand. Thus, each detail is sharper and every piece has its own unique look and feel. So exacting are the standards under which these craftspeople work, the interior surfaces of Simon G. pieces are just as polished and detailed as the exterior surfaces are. After this excruciatingly detailed effort, the finished piece is subjected to hand-machine polishing and then must pass the critical eyes of the Simon G. quality control team before it can be offered to be worn. While all of this may seem an obsessively lengthy process, Ghanimian believes making an heirloom should involve more effort than is paid to a piece of fashion jewelry that will appear dated in a couple of years. When you’re looking at a Simon G. piece, you can be assured you’re also looking at the finest gemstones available. Known for exceptional pavé settings, Ghanimian typically uses G-H color, SI1 clarity diamonds in a variety of cuts—including round and kite brilliant cuts in his pavé designs. Aside from his affinity for sparkling white diamonds; natural colored diamonds and other gemstones are signature aspects of Ghanimian’s works of art. The elaborate details of Simon G. engagement rings effortlessly radiate the look of an antique, when they are actually uniquely fashion-forward. In other words, Ghanimian creates jewelry for women who have a clear idea of who they are and what they want. Rather than chasing trends, these are women of substance who prefer styles reflective of their own specific individuality.

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Sri Panwa

in the

THAILAND

Andaman Sea It is easy to see why Phuket attracts more than 5 million tourists a year. This beautiful Thai island can boast some of the world’s finest beaches, as well as a rich and diverse culture, fascinating history, a vibrant culinary scene and a throbbing nightlife. This island really looks after its tourists and whatever kind of vacation you want, you can have it in Phuket—the majority of visitors descend on the resorts on the west of the island, such as the throbbing hub of Patong Beach, where the party keeps going 24/7 and the streets team with life. However, those who want a more tranquil trip can find it on the much quieter north, south and east coasts, where it is still possible to find hidden coves and bays, or on the largely undeveloped islands that lie just offshore, such as Kao Yao Yai and Kao Yao Noi. Phuket is also a magnet for divers, thanks to some of the best dive sites in the world and a magnificent marine environment that is teeming with life. Phuket has to be experienced but beware—once you have been there it will draw you back, again and again and again…

ANDAMAN SEA

By Martin Sayers Bangkok

Phuket

FOUR OF THE BEST LUXURY HOTELS IN PHUKET Aleenta Set on the spotless sands of Natai Beach to the north of Phuket, Aleenta is somewhat isolated by Phuket standards, with just one other hotel within a five mile radius and few restaurants or bars. Yet it is this tranquillity that is one of the hotel’s greatest assets—Natai is a protected beach and you will never see great lines of sun loungers, just miles and miles of golden sands. Also, unusually for the west coast of Phuket, there is no road between the hotel and the water, meaning that the view from your room is an uninterrupted panorama across the sparkling brilliance of the Andaman Sea. The hotel prides itself on being a home away from home and with three staff to every room, all your needs are taken care of quickly and efficiently. Accommodation is sumptuous and each room and villa has access to either a private or shared swimming pool, while the hotel also boasts one of the best Spas on the island.

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Aleenta Villa

The Pavilions Ocean View Villa

The Pavillions This upscale pool villa resort on lovely Bang Tao beach is setting a new standard for luxury accommodation in Phuket. Each and every villa offers either a mountain or ocean view and comes complete with its own plunge pool, with massages available poolside. Guests choosing to venture out of their accommodation can sample the delights on offer at the deservedly renowned Plantation Club bar and restaurant, which offers tropical cocktails and a mixture of Thai and Mediterranean-style dishes. Sri Panwa Sri Panwa opened in 2005 and is perched high on top of peaceful Cape Panwa in the southeast of the island, commanding breathtaking views of the surrounding islands and the Andaman Sea. The resort’s villas each come complete with their own infinity swimming pool and jet stream Jacuzzi system, and sit amongst lush tropical greenery 40-60 metres above sea level along the eastern and western ridges at the very tip of the cape. The hotel is popular with younger visitors and a party atmosphere prevails, with top global DJs often to be found spinning sets at the beach-side bar.

Sri Panwa Villas

Sala Phuket This seriously stylish new hotel opened in 2009 and offers a range of sensational pool villas. Occupying a tranquil position on one of Phuket’s most pristine stretches of beach, the living areas all have outdoor bathrooms and a vast range of facilities. A bar and beachside restaurant, renowned for its seafood, is also on offer and there are three large swimming pools that run alongside the beach. The hotel’s location in the Sirinat National Park means it is well away from the tourist hordes and there are miles of unspoilt beaches on the doorstep. Sala Phuket is also near the excellent and testing Blue Canyon Golf Course, rated as one of the best courses in Asia.

Sala Phuket Pool Villa

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FOUR THINGS YOU MUST DO WHEN VISITING PHUKET Take a trip to Phuket Town You won’t find many tourists in Phuket Town—it’s one of the least visited parts of the island but that means it offers a glimpse of real Thailand. Here you will find incredible Sino-Portuguese architecture, bustling markets, fabulous shops and some of the best and most authentic Thai food on the island.

Limestone Outcrop Phang Nga Bay

Go and see Big Buddha Set high on a hill in the south of the island, this gleaming white statue is an awe-inspiring sight and one of the biggest Buddhas in the world. It’s so large that you can actually see it from half of the island but it is still worth the trip up a winding country road to have a look up close. You can admire the stunning craftsmanship and pay your respects at the nearby shrine, but also enjoy the incredible view, with Phuket laid out below you in all its green, glittering glory. Have a ride on an elephant In the days of large-scale logging, elephants were used as working animals in Phuket, but now these same animals are kept active giving rides to tourists. There are many elephant trip providers on the island, but one of the best is Kok Chang Safari near Karon beach, which offers a lovely mountain trip through a rubber plantation, led by guides who clearly love and care for their animals. Take a boat to Phang Nga Bay Phang Nga Bay off the north-east of the island has to be seen to be believed—this stunning area is dotted with craggy limestone outcrops and beautiful islands that are ringed by mangrove trees and perfect white beaches. Cruising around here is a perfect way to spend a day and depending on your preference you can travel by speed boat, cruise ship or Chinese junk, with private boat rides readily available. Trips generally stop off at various points, including a sea gypsy village and the outcrop famous as the assassin’s hide out in Bond movie The Man With The Golden Gun.

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Die FairyTales

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As a brisk, chill wind gusts and snowflakes fall to form drifty peaks this winter, you may want to snuggle up with your loved ones by the warm glow of a fire and tell a story. This year celebrates the 200th anniversary of The Brothers Grimm (German: Die Gebrűder Grimm) fairy tales. To celebrate, we have collected images and artwork from amazing talent, paired with translated excerpts from the original book, “Kinder- und Hausmärchen” (Children's and Household Tales,) to inspire you as you orate about magical characters from far away lands, scary villians and princes and princesses that fell in love and lived happily ever after.

“Cinderella Tale” An artwork piece by Oona Patterson (Oonapatterson.com) A Sculpture crafted and cut in book and paper

"Sisters" Photography and concept Kelly Ealy Models Laura Meyers and Adrienna Ealy Makup Laura New

Aschenputtel Cinderella

“The king's son, who was waiting for her, took her by the hand and danced with her; and, when any one asked her to dance, he said as before, "This lady is dancing with me." When night came she wanted to go home; and the king's son went with her, but she sprang away from him all at once into the garden behind her father's house. In this garden stood a fine large pear-tree; and Cinderella jumped up into it without being seen. Then the king's son waited till her father came home, and said to him, "The unknown lady has slipped away, and I think she must have sprung into the pear-tree." The father ordered an axe to be brought, and they cut down the tree, but found no one upon it. And when they came back into the kitchen, there lay Cinderella in the ashes as usual; for she had slipped down on the other side of the tree, and carried her beautiful clothes back to the bird at the hazel-tree, and then put on her little old frock. The third day, when her father and mother and sisters were gone, she went again into the garden, and said—"Shake, shake, hazel-tree, gold and silver over me!" Then her kind friend the bird brought a dress still finer than the former one, and slippers which were all of gold; and the king's son danced with her alone, and when any one else asked her to dance, he said, "This lady is my partner." Now when night came she wanted to go home; and the king's son would go with her, but she managed to slip away from him, though in such a hurry that she dropped her left golden slipper upon the stairs. So the prince took the shoe, and went the next day to the king, his father, and said, ‘I will take for my wife the lady that this golden shoe fits.’ ”

"Cinderella" Photography, hair, makeup, styling Three Nails Photography

Sneewittchen Little Snow-White

“And thus Snow-White lay for a long, long time, and still only her all that had happened, and said, ‘I love you better than all looked as though she were asleep; for she was even now as the world; come with me to my father's palace, and you shall white as snow, and as red as blood, and as black as ebony. At be my wife.’ Snow-White consented, and went home with the last a prince came and called at the dwarfs' house; and he saw prince; and everything was prepared with great pomp and Snow-White and read what was written in golden letters. Then splendor for their wedding. he offered the dwarfs money, and earnestly prayed them to let him take her away; but they said, ‘We will not part with her To the feast was invited, among the rest, Snow-White's old for all the gold in the world.’ At last, however, they had pity on enemy, the queen; and as she was dressing herself in fine, rich him, and gave him the coffin; but the moment he lifted it up to clothes, she looked in the glass and said, ‘Tell me, glass, tell me carry it home with him, the piece of apple fell from between true! Of all the ladies in the land, Who is fairest? tell me who?’ her lips, and Snow-White awoke, and exclaimed, ‘Where am I!’ And the glass answered, ‘Thou, lady, art the loveliest here, I And the prince answered, ‘Thou art safe with me.’ Then he told ween; But lovelier far is the new-made queen.’ ” This page: “Snow White” Photography Joshua Wilcoxon for Wilcoxon Photography Makeup/Hair Angelique Verver for Platinum Imagination

Opposite page: “Little Red Riding Hood” Photography Viona Ielegems Model Jolien Rosanne Post-production Chester Van Bommel “Rumpelstiltskin” An artwork piece by Mandy Smith (mandysmithwork.com) Dress created in baking paper and the wheel cardboard, Room and props all designed, created and painted by hand . Photography Leon Hendrickx Model Dorothy Bany Makeup Artist Anita Jolles

Little Red-Cap “Many years ago there lived a dear little girl who was beloved by every one who knew her; but her grand-mother was so very fond of her that she never felt she could think and do enough to please this dear grand-daughter, and she presented the little girl with a red silk cap, which suited her so well, that she would never wear anything else, and so was called Little Red-Cap. One day Red-Cap's mother said to her, ‘Come, Red-Cap, here is a nice piece of meat, and a bottle of wine: take these to your grandmother; she is weak and ailing, and they will do her good. Be there before she gets up; go quietly and carefully.’ The grandmother lived far away in the wood, a long walk from the village, and as Little Red-Cap came among the trees she met a Wolf; but she did not know what a wicked animal it was, and so she was not at all frightened. ‘Good morning, Little Red-Cap,’ he said.”

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Rotkäppchen Rumpelstilzchen Rumpelstiltskin

“There was once a poor Miller who had a beautiful daughter, and one day, having to go to speak with the King, he said, in order to make himself appear of consequence, that he had a daughter who could spin straw into gold. The King was very fond of gold, and thought to himself, ‘That is an art which would please me very well;’ and so he said to the Miller, ‘If your daughter is so very clever, bring her to the castle in the morning, and I will put her to the proof.’ ”

Dornröschen Little Briar-Rose/Sleeping beauty

“After many, many years there came another king's son into that land, and an old man told him the story of the thicket of thorns, and how a beautiful palace stood behind it, in which was a wondrous princess, called Briar Rose, asleep with all her court. He told, too, how he had heard from his grandfather that many, many princes had come, and had tried to break through the thicket, but had stuck fast and died. Then the young prince said, ‘All this shall not frighten me; I will go and see Briar Rose.’ The old man tried to dissuade him, but he persisted in going. Now that very day the hundred years were completed; and as the prince came to the thicket he saw nothing but beautiful flowering shrubs, through which he passed with ease, and they closed after him as firm as ever. Then he came at last to the palace, and there in the yard lay the dogs asleep, and the horses in the stables, and on the roof sat the pigeons fast asleep with their heads under their wings; and when he came into the palace, the flies slept on the walls, and the cook in the kitchen was still holding up her hand as if she would beat the boy, and the maid sat with a black fowl in her hand ready to be plucked. Then he went on still further, and all was so still that he could hear every breath he drew; till at last he came to the old tower and opened the door of the little room in which Briar Rose was, and there she lay fast asleep, and looked so beautiful that he could not take his eyes off, and he stooped down and gave her a kiss. But the moment he kissed her she opened her eyes and awoke, and smiled upon him. Then they went out together, and presently the king and queen also awoke, and all the court, and they gazed on each other with great wonder. And the horses got up and shook themselves, and the dogs jumped about and barked; the pigeons took their heads from under their wings, and looked about and flew into the fields; the flies on the walls buzzed away; the fire in the kitchen blazed up and cooked the dinner, and the roast meat turned round again; the cook gave the boy the box on his ear so that he cried out, and the maid went on plucking the fowl.

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And then was the wedding of the prince and Briar Rose celebrated, and they lived happily together all their lives.”

“Sleeping Beauty” Photography Viona Ielegems Model Jolien Rosanne Post-production Chester Van Bommel

Designer Spotlight

Womens Fall 2012

Etro's New Bold Paisley Dream Godfrey Deeny

Brands always like to talk about respecting their DNA even as they subvert and reinvent them, and on Friday, Feb. 24, in Milan we saw a brilliant example of that whole concept at a thoroughly assured fall 2012 collection by the house of Etro. Veronica Etro’s key obsession was paisley, the very fabric that is more associated with Etro than any other Continental luxury brand. And, talk about taking it somewhere new! The designer trimmed astrakhan jackets with a filigree of leather laser cut in the paisley style, or outlined the twisting shapes in velvet strips on a see-through mesh top. Etro also tapped into Italy’s biggest accessories trend for fall 2012 - the curvy leather peplum belt, dissecting sleek leather jeans and bolero combinations, or adding oomph to slim dark cocktails. “I was thinking of costumes, especially 19th century costumes, and how Edwardian artists used color and shape in an elegant way. I

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wanted something dramatic,” says Etro. Though the label does not yet have the name recognition of, say, Armani or Prada, Etro now boasts the biggest show in Milan. Staged in a giant ice rink with bleacher seating, the show attracts nearly 2,000 fans and professionals. Each place holds a silk gift cushion - this season in paisley, of course.

Designer Spotlight

Etro’s finest moment was a series of curvy evening dresses made in panels of paisley and blocks of black. It could have looked hackneyed but it never did, because Signora Etro kept the right amount of wit and levity throughout - like using tentacles of paisley to keep a revealing mesh top modest. In a word, the show was a fine fashion moment, a splendid example of refreshing a house’s DNA and a great personal success of Etro’s.

Burberry

John Galliano

Lanvin

Nicole Miller

Gift Guide Thom Duma Fine Jewelers

DAVID YURMAN Large Round Labyrinth Enhancer $3,900

DAVID YURMAN Cable Wrap Ring Blackened Sterling Silver with Hampton Blue Topaz $2,650

DAVID YURMAN Infinity Necklace 18k Gold with Pave Diamonds $2,250

DAVID YURMAN Double Loop Labyrinth Cuff Sterling Silver and Diamond $5,400 Triple Loop Labyrinth Cuff Sterling Silver and Diamond $8,400

DAVID YURMAN Large Labyrinth Ring Sterling Silver with Citrine and Diamond $2,100 Small Labyrinth Ring Sterling Silver with Prasiolite and Diamond $1,200

Small Labyrinth Ring Sterling Silver with Amethyst and Diamond $1,200

METALSMITHS STERLING

Sterling Silver Wave Heart Pendant $198

METALSMITHS STERLING

Sterling Silver Diamond Huggies $178

Sterling Silver Heart Diamond Pendant $168

METALSMITHS STERLING

Sterling Silver Heart Link Bracelet $128

FANCY COLOR DIAMOND 18kt Black and White $7,750

FANCY COLOR DIAMOND 18kt Black and White $5,295

PAVE DIAMOND

18kt White Gold 1.72 cttw Double Stack Ring $5,795

PAVE DIAMOND

18kt White Gold 1.60 cttw Hoops $5,395

PAVE DIAMOND

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FANCY COLOR DIAMOND 14kt Rose Gold .42 cttw, 18 White Diamonds, 24 Chocolate Diamonds $799

FANCY COLOR DIAMOND 14kt Rose Gold Square Halo .40 cttw, 20 White Diamonds, 20 Chocolate Diamonds $799

FANCY COLOR DIAMOND 14kt Rose Gold Clover Dangle .79 cttw, 31 White Diamonds, 48 Chocolate Diamonds $799

FANCY COLOR DIAMOND 14kt Rose Gold Square Halo .35 cttw, 12 White Diamonds, 23 Chocolate Diamonds $799

VERRAGIO

Parisian - 100 18kt .15 cttw, Semi Mount $1,600

Parisian - 123P 18kt .30 cttw, Semi Mount $2,400

VERRAGIO Parisian - 105 18kt .15 cttw, Semi Mount $1,900

MICHAEL M. MICHAEL M. Strada Collection 18kt White Gold 2.02 cttw Semi Mount $9,750 38

MICHAEL M. Signature Collection 18kt White Gold .90 cttw, Semi Mount $5,290

Europa Collection 18kt White Gold Cushion Style Halo .95 cttw, Semi Mount $4,730

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DIAMOND RIVERIA NECKLACE 18kt White Gold, 10.02 cttw $31,995

TACORI BRIDAL

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You know your favorite dessert around the holidays. Memories on a chilly day of warm, spicy bundles of sliced apples encased in delicate puff pastry all baked to a golden brown, rich deep-dark and moist chocolate cake frosted with silky bittersweet chocolate or maybe a mouth tingling refreshing winter citrus lemon tart with rich butter pastry enjoyed after a heavy meal. Whatever your favorite holiday dessert may be, usually the decision is much easier to determine than your favorite sweet wine. As with all matters of taste — music, clothing, friends, — enjoyment of wine with friends and family is much more a matter of personal preference than of scientific calculation. You may very well already have some idea of the wines you prefer with traditional savory foods. Common wisdom dictates that white wines go best with light meats and fish for example, but you are on shakier terroir at the end of the meal when pairing desserts with sweet wines. Few guidelines exist for pairing sweet wines and desserts. Although without an instruction manual to help you choose and pair dessert wines with the appropriate dessert can prove overwhelming, it does free you of the burden of preconceived notions. No rules, no mistakes! There is only one rule when it comes to pairing desserts and sweet wines. “Eat what you like, drink what you enjoy with it.” With that in mind you can get started with two simple thoughts and several helpful sweet wine tips to assist you on your sweet pairing journey. 52

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irst, sample, sample, sample! Since dessert wines contain a fair amount of sugar, alcohol and acidity acting as natural preservatives, storing them in the refrigerator after opening extends their shelf life a week or more and allows you to sample several wines later. When preparing a dessert, try it with a few different wines and observe how the dessert’s flavors are enhanced or masked by the wine. You can start determining your likes and dislikes.

econdly, don’t be shy; get to know a local wine merchant. As they begin to know your particular tastes, you will be introduced to new wines to fit your palate. When “making the match” of dessert and sweet wine, I advise a few sweet wine tips, which I consider my Top 10 Sweet Wine Tips to get you started for this holiday season.

weet sparkling wines are versatile, refreshing and a great way to celebrate any special occasion and holiday. They are perfect after a traditional holiday meal. They don’t overwhelm lighter desserts like orange citrus chiffon cake, but provide a welcome palate cleanser for richer desserts such as, pumpkin cheesecake. Fortified wines stand up well to rich desserts with deep flavors of toasted nuts, caramel, winter fruits, dried fruits, spice and chocolate. A tartlet of dried fruits, fresh apples, cinnamon and clove covered with butter streusel with Tawny Port can be a warming comfort on a cold evening.

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et to know sweet wines. Taste them with simple desserts that don’t fight for your attention. Simple slices of fruit, pound cake or angel food cake can get you started. Here are some examples of some of my holiday favorites; Raspberry Baked Alaska has always signified “a special holiday occasion” to me. Engaging in lively conversation while watching mounds of showy meringue over ice cream or raspberry sorbet being flamed and browned tableside is doubly memorable around the holidays. A vintage, or LBV, port with berry flavors is a great complement to the raspberry sorbet. Plum Gazettes welcome a cooler season as plums bridge the end of summer and beginning of fall and the holiday season. Black Muscat would be a good sweet wine choice with these flaky pastries. By understanding sweet wine flavor characteristics and pairing suggestions you will be on your way this season to pairing your holiday dessert memories with your favorite holiday sweet wines for a double decadent taste experience.

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he wine should be equal or slightly sweeter than the dessert. This is very important! The sweeter the dessert, the sweeter the wine, otherwise it will taste sour, tart or bitter.

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with berry flavors is a nice complement to the raspberry sorbet. I love Charles B. Mitchel Vineyards Cucamonga Valley Old vine Zinfandel Port (California).

3 large eggs 6 tablespoons sugar Â˝ teaspoon pure vanilla extract Âž cup cake flour, sifted

2 pints raspberry sorbet 5 large egg whites 2/3 cup superfine or granulated sugar

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and position a rack in the lower third of the oven. Butter the sides of a 9-inch round cake pan and dust with flour.

Place a generous scoop of sorbet atop each cake round. Transfer the sheet to the freezer until frozen solid, about an hour.

In a standing mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the eggs and 6 tablespoons sugar at high speed until they are thick, pale, and tripled in volume, about 5 minutes. Use a hand whisk to gently but thoroughly fold in the vanilla and flour. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake until the cake pulls away from the sides of the top and is golden brown, about 20 minutes. Cool the cake.

Beat the egg whites in a clean bowl at high speed until they are foamy. Gradually add the 2/3 cup of sugar. Beat until the meringue is smooth, glossy, and holds stiff peaks.

Run a knife around the edge of the cake to loosen and then invert onto a plate. Remove the parchment paper. With a long serrated knife, cut the cake horizontally into 2 layers. Place the layers on a flat surface and cut out 8 rounds using a 3-inch cutter. Arrange the rounds on the lined baking sheet.

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Remove the cake and sorbet rounds from the freezer. Working quickly spread the meringue over the top and sides of the sorbet and cake. Swirl the meringue in a decorative pattern. Return to the freezer until needed. Just before serving, preheat the oven to 500 degrees F and position a rack as low as possible. Quickly brown the meringue and serve immediately. Makes 8 servings. For more information about Mary's recipes visit marycech.com

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Haute Hotel & High Fashion Godfrey Deeny

This Fall season reigning heavyweight champion of Italian fashion Giorgio Armani, staged two runway shows, launched a new underwear campaign with singer Rihanna and welcomed guests into his newly-opened mega clean and opulent Armani Hotel Milano, his luxury inn’s first fashion season. The huge influence of Asian and Thirties elegance in this designer’s aesthetic was evident both in his

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hotel and on his runway, as the soft shouldered suits and non-colors of cement and slate of his latest show, echoed the curvy pre-war style sofas, desks and walls, as well as the understated hues of

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his classy high-tech home. Presented in Armani’s custom-made show theatre on Tuesday, Jan. 17, his fall 2012 menswear collection was more path-breaking than many recent shows – even containing some natty examples of a huge Milan trend, knitted trousers, though in this case, they were cut like tapered jogging pants, albeit with triple pleated pants. “Quite frankly, I feel more comfortable in large pants rather than tight ones. Everyone does. And comfort is an essential part of luxury,” Armani said. He also went outside the envelope with a new airy tweed, rejecting its rural tradition for a beautifully deconstructed silhouette, seen in a series of rather 56

magisterially suits. Hyper-thick felt wool used in casual double-breasted jackets and in audacious biker jackets meet cardigans, followed by a sextet of mannequins in rugged velour mountain jackets worn over Armani’s new ribbed cord jogging trousers were a testament to how this septuagenarian designer still keeps his ideas fresh.

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Two days before in Emporio Armani, his choice of tasseled, golfing loafers, waffle nylon mini jackets

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and dashing aviator in search of a party faded leather jackets in smoke gray and anthracite had

plenty of youthful elan too. Though the fashion pack will probably best remember this season for the designer’s hotel. “The hotel is very important. We have had an incredible echo from people and the media. They both found a scent of Armani in every speck of the place. The quality of materials and taste should help people understand the aesthetics I strongly believe in. I feel at ease there, like in my own home. Plus, you can see from the hotel that my clothes and the way I live have very similar aesthetics,” insisted Armani.

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September 8, 1994, was a beautiful fall day in Poland, Ohio. Jackie Marchionda, her husband, Dominic, sons Dominic and Chris, and some friends were watching football from home when news came on the television about an airplane crash near the Pittsburgh airport. “Everyone was saddened and thought they may know someone on that flight because most people in our area fly in and out of Pittsburgh. My parents and youngest sister, who were traveling with my sister, Paula, and her husband, Tony, had returned home from Italy the previous day and I just assumed Paula and Tony were on their way back to Maine or had already made it home,” said Marchionda. “As it turned out, they had been bumped from their connecting flight in London and decided to take an alternate, stand-by flight to Chicago and make their way back home. This was no big deal to Tony because he was a USAir pilot based in Portland, Maine, at the time. Jumping on flights was, to him, like taking another road to get to the same destination. Unfortunately, fate had different plans. I received a phone call from my sister, Joanna, asking if Paula had contacted me yet to say she was home. Joanna started crying and screaming that my mom thought Tony and Paula may be on the USAir Flight 427 that just crashed. It was horrifying. By midnight that evening a USAir representative arrived at our home and confirmed that they were on the manifest. Everyone on the plane died, including Paula, Tony and their unborn child.” In the days, weeks and months after the crash, the outpouring of love and support from the Youngstown community was astonishing, Jackie said. More than $30,000 was given in Paula (Rubino) and Anthony Rich’s name. As they grappled with the decision of how to best use the donations, they reflected on Paula’s love for Christopher. “Just two years earlier,” Jackie said, “Christopher was diagnosed with autism. He held a special place in Paula and Tony’s hearts. They were crazy about Chris.” They decided that Paula and Tony would have wanted to see him, and others with the disorder, thrive in a school environment specifically designed for autistic students. At the same time, two of the Bernie Kosar family’s grandsons had been diagnosed with autism. The Rich, Rubino and Kosar families joined together, believing that a learning and research center for autism would be a fitting memorial to Paula and Tony. With the help of Dr. Cynthia Anderson, then president of student affairs at Youngstown State University, The Rich Center for Autism was born. The Center offers specialized treatment which incorporates various types of therapy including occupational

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and music therapy. It is a not-for-profit organization that is externally funded through grants and donations so the children are not charged tuition. The Center currently has a capacity of about 75 students with autism during the school year and 95 in the summer. It costs about $40,000 annually to educate each one. The main charity event that helps fund the students’ education is the PAR Memorial Golf Outing which has been held every August since 1996 at The Lake Club in Poland, Ohio. Not only does PAR tie in to the fact that it’s a golf event, it’s an acronym for Paula and Anthony Rich. “This is a weekend of fun when a round of golf and dinner can make the difference in the lives of families affected by autism,” said Jackie. An average of $75,000 is raised each year at the golf event. One of the highlights of the PAR fundraiser is a live auction of quality merchandise and packages. One of the most popular items on the auction line-up is the David Yurman jewelry donated by Tom and Jacki Duma of Thom Duma Fine Jewelers. “Since its humble beginnings, Thom Duma Fine Jewelers has always had a giving heart,” said President and CEO, Tom Duma. “We believe we need to support the community which supports us. Our first donation was to their golf outing and, as time passed, we met the board members and started to understand the charity more. This year, we selected the Rich Center as one of our major charities to support in 2012.” As one of the jewelry company’s major charities, the Rich Center is also the recipient of 10% of the sales from the Thom Duma Fine Jewelers and David Yurman Foundation’s “Spring into Color” promotion. “Giving is better than receiving,” Tom said. “We want to help bring awareness and help in the education process.” Between the PAR Golf Event and the Thom Duma spring jewelry promotion, more than $800,000 has been raised for the Rich Center in the last 16 years. Now, says Jackie, the Center is busting at the seams and they need more space. Therefore, more fundraising is in order. She added, “Nothing would give us more satisfaction than if we didn’t need a school anymore because a cure for autism had been found. Until then, we’ll work feverishly to provide services to autistic children and their families. Autism is completely unaffordable; even if you think you can, you can’t. It is lifelong and incredibly expensive.”

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Yes, It’s Personal

“Charity is a supreme virtue, and the great channel through which the mercy of God is passed on to mankind. It is the virtue that unites men and inspires their noblest efforts.” - Conrad Hilton For Tom and Jacki Duma, these charitable efforts are focused on seeing their community and its residents thrive. Says Tom; “As a young child, downtown Warren was my after school playground. My parents both worked on the square, and I remember Dad and Mom always giving to help the underprivileged in the community.” From monthly soup kitchens, to random acts of kindness across the Valley, the Duma's have been doing their part to help when and where it's needed. “In the 90's, Jacki and I started ‘Loaves and Fishes,’ which saw hundreds of people each month go home with their stomachs full and their faith encouraged.” Today, running Thom Duma Fine Jewelers, Tom and Jacki continue doing what they can to ensure the welfare of those less fortunate. Supporting groups like ‘Rich Center for Autism,’ and the ‘American Heart Association’ has kept them active in giving back. Another organization seeing their involvement, ‘Trumbull Mobile Meals’ serves hot meals to elderly shut-ins everyday and hits a little closer to home. “We support Trumbull Meals, partly because of my father. While he is 93 years old, he just bought a new car, a new cell phone, and lives alone. Seeing him so robust and thankful for his health, we are reminded of so many in his generation who are not. Supporting the efforts of Trumbull Mobile Meals is our way of further contributing to their livelihood.” The philanthropy of Thom Duma Jewelers is a personal endeavor backed by the experience and compassion needed to pursue such efforts. Tom and Jacki have spent a good portion of their lives focusing on the well being of those around them. They know the importance of community, and the strength that exists in it's success, which remains reason enough for their business to make charity one of its top priorities.

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The Story. The Family. Blending the finest traditions of old world sensibilities with exquisite contemporary designs, Tacori’s highly regarded works of the jewelry maker’s art are coveted by glitterati appreciative of its unique and distinctive European flair all over the world; familyowned, the Tacori company’s philosophies and traditions have made it legendary within the ranks of the crafters of fine jewelry. Tacori’s designs are so intricate they defy duplication. Further, its strict marketing standards ensure its products are always presented in the most favorable manner possible. For these reasons and many more, the name Tacori has come to symbolize the absolute finest in presentation, quality, attention to detail and personal customer care. Capably guided by the strong, yet gentle hand of the company’s founder and family patriarch, Haig Tacorian, Tacori’s fine jewelry brilliantly mirrors the passion guiding the family whose name it bears. Tacorian left Europe with his wife Gilda in 1969 to start a new life in the United States. The principles upon which he founded and guides the company have made it one of the world’s premier brands. Paul Tacorian, the company’s president of sales & marketing, set the jewelry world on its ear with his innovative, full-page ads featuring achingly beautiful images of the masterworks his family creates. Tacorian’s advertisements were groundbreaking in that they were the first dynamically photographed, full-page, art quality advertisements run by a jewelry concern. So beautiful they could hang in an art gallery, it’s almost laughable today to think this wasn’t being done before he did it. Nadine Tacorian, the company’s president of operations, fiercely adheres to the standards set for the company, yet simultaneously engenders ever more creative takes on the traditional cues established by Haig Tacorian for the brand. Remarkably, even while inspiring outstanding creativity from the design staff, she has also introduced a myriad of efficiencies to the processes employed in crafting their creations. Together, in addition to creating and marketing intricately crafted artisan jewelry, the Tacorian family upholds an uncompromising legacy of passionately fusing classic elegance with modern inspiration.

“The Tacorian family upholds an uncompromising legacy of passionately fusing classic elegance with modern inspiration.”

The Pieces. It’s been said jewelry tells stories of timeless qualities — stories that transcend time. In the case of Tacori, this radiates from the aura of heirloom elegance illuminating its progressive styles. Modern, yet traditional, at the core of every Tacori design is the company’s signature crescent halfmoon pattern. The pattern is so distinctive Tacori was granted both a copyright and a trademark for it. The crescent half-moon is so difficult to duplicate, when one sees it they can be unmistakably assured they are in the presence of an example of Tacori’s artwork. So timeless are the company’s creations, they just as readily grace the youthful beauty of a woman in her twenties as they do her grandmother. This quality sets Tacori’s heirloom pieces of timeless elegance apart from trendy “here today, gone tomorrow” designs endemic to mainstream fashion jewelry. Imbued with value transcending both time and currency, Tacori’s jewelry is nothing less than a work of fine art a woman can wear. Always innovating, one of Tacori’s most popular lines is its 18k925 creations rendered in 18-karat gold and the purest sterling silver. The Tacori 18k925 Collection represents a new collection of Tacori design; specifically referring to the 18-karat gold and 925 silver metal combination, which makes these pieces bold, fun and wearable. The new 18k925 Collection is full of colorful gemstones, stylishly

taking iconic glamour and adding a modern Tacori twist. Tacori’s Dantela Collection beautifully juxtaposes the modern with the traditional and the classic with the unconventional. A veritable symphony of dazzling design and eye-catching allure, the collection’s name “Dantela” means “lace” in Romanian; a nod to the Tacorian family’s heritage. Also a singular work unto itself, the Tacori diamond is certified by no less than two external authorities (the GIA and GemEX), in addition to Tacori’s own diamond experts. Fewer than five percent of the diamonds considered by Tacori’s diamond experts make the grade. Because of this, Tacori’s exceptional gemstones carry a titaniumclad guarantee of quality and are certified to be conflictfree. Chosen specifically to mesh in perfect harmony with the company’s designs, few diamonds match the fire and brilliance displayed by a Tacori stone. Whether it’s engagement or wedding rings, fine jewelry or diamonds, the Tacori name is engraved only after several degrees of rigorous inspection, certification and approvals have been conducted. Only the finest gold, platinum, and diamonds with at least G color and VS clarity will do. Setting aside the overarching beauty of the pieces themselves, these guidelines and processes ensure the transcending desirability of Tacori’s jewelry eternally endures.

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Design Passion. From the innovative vision of the designers, to the crafting and polishing of the intricate signature crescent details, the creation of Tacori jewelry takes place under the Tacorian familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s guidance at their design studios in California. Their philosophy of personal care and quality guides every aspect of the process. Each piece is precisely matched to hand-selected gems. If it bears the Tacori name, you can be absolutely assured it has met the rigorous standards of quality and beauty unique to Tacori as established by Haig Tacorian, back in 1969.

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