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INDIANAPOLIS

Fall/Winter 2014-15

FASHION MALL COMMONS (317) 255-4467

GREENWOOD

FEATURES

GREENDALE CENTRE (317) 883-4467

6 Events REISNICHOLS.COM

10 Graphic Arts P U B L I S H E D B Y T H E B J I FA S H I O N G R O U P

12 Winter Whites

PUBLISHER

14 Fashion: Fun With Geometry

STU NIFOUSSI

16 Hot Watches for Her

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF KAREN ALBERG GROSSMAN

18 Wheels: A Better Mousetrap

C R E AT I V E D I R E C T O R HANS GSCHLIESSER

19 It’s About Time: Tesla Event

MANAGING EDITOR

20 On-Trend Men

JILLIAN LAROCHELLE

22 Hot Watches for Him

PROJECT MANAGER LISA MONTEMORRA

24 Golf: Jack Nicklaus in Paradise DESIGNERS CYNTHIA LUCERO

26 Anniversaries: Patek Philippe

JEAN-NICOLE VENDITTI

27 Industry Insider: Baselworld

PRODUCTION MANAGER PEG EADIE

PRESIDENT AND CEO BRITTON JONES CHAIRMAN AND COO

29 Perfect Gems 32 Designers: Penny Preville 35 Reis-Nichols Custom Design

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events

SOCIAL SCENE REIS-NICHOLS JEWELERS CONTINUES OUR LONG-STANDING TRADITION OF HOSTING FUN EVENTS TO ENTERTAIN CLIENTS AND BENEFIT CHARITABLE CAUSES.

The Designer Showcase at our Greenwood store featured an incredible selection of new and popular jewelry, along with wine tasting from Mallow Run Winery.

Our Tissot Moto GP watch winner, Lee Collier, with Andrew Pyke.

In April, designer Heather B. Moore visited our Fashion Mall Commons location with an extended collection of her jewelry. Here, she’s pictured with our staff (top), and Bob and Barb Gregory.

BJ Nichols served as the Grand Marshall at this year’s TUDOR United SportsCar Championship race, while Dave DeHaven and friends took track laps in the pace car.

Vladimir and Michael Crowther enjoyed themselves at Elegant Vintages, a wine auction beneﬁting the Indianapolis Zoo.

Reis-Nichols Jewelers and Tissot opened a pop-up shop at the Indianapolis Moto GP race.

Guests enjoyed a Balvenie Scotch tasting bar at the Watch Event Preview Party, where we raised money to beneﬁt Jameson Camp.

Brand representatives traveled to Indy for our 18th annual Watch Event, showcasing a stellar selection of new, special edition and rare timepieces, plus some favorite best sellers, too! Stephen Webster cocktail party guests tasted British-inspired hors d’oeuvres and cocktails.

Clint surprised Britney with an engagement party at Tastings wine bar right after he proposed. Their friends, family and all her fellow Pacemates came to celebrate!

Reis-Nichols Jewelers sponsored the raffle at this year’s Inspire Awards, supporting College Mentors for Kids.

One of a kind. One at a time. Each by hand.

from the

RUNWAYS

Clockwise from top: 1. Reis-Nichols black onyx and diamond chandelier earrings, 18K $2,515 2. Marco Bicego Murano Link diamond necklace, 18K $2,450 3. Ron Hami Orighami scattered diamond earrings, 18K $2,780 4. Roberto Coin Pois Moi split-shank diamond ring, 18K $1,700 5. Jaeger-LeCoultre Grande Reverso Lady Ultra-Thin Duetto watch, stainless steel $12,800 6. John Hardy Classic Chain braided cuff with diamonds, $1,950

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GRAPHIC ARTS Statement-making patterns are guaranteed to pop.

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WINTER WHITES

Clockwise from top: 1. Reis-Nichols diamond bracelet, 18K $22,500 2. Reis-Nichols moonstone and diamond necklace, 18K $7,980 3. Stephen Webster Superstud mother-of-pearl earrings, $795 4. David Yurman Starburst chain bracelet with pearls, $1,250 5. Chanel white ceramic and diamond J12 watch, 18K $19,600 6. Roberto Demeglio white ceramic and diamond ring, $2,860

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Bright as the fresh-fallen snow.

P OIS MOI COLLECTION

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FUN WITH GEOMETRY

Tunic LBisse $94, Handbag Sorial $198, Snazzi Boutique, 317-721-7629 | Chain Necklace Armenta, $2,680, Pendant Necklace Armenta, $2,100 Earrings Marco Bicego, $1,720 | Bangles Armenta, starting at $2,260 | Ring David Yurman, $6,500 | Boots Tory Burch, $495

6 picks From left: Cartier Tank Anglaise, stainless steel, $6,650 Audemars Piquet Royal Oak, 18K rose gold, $37,800 Jaeger-LeCoultre Rendezvous, stainless steel, $16,200 Tag Heuer Formula 1, stainless steel, $2,050 Shinola Runwell, stainless steel, $550 Patek Philippe Complication Calatrava, 18K white gold, $44,400

hers HOT WATCHES

wheels

Tesla Model S

A BETTER MOUSETRAP

For Tesla Motors, reinventing the wheel doesn’t just involve a new car.

ROBERT HAYNES-PETERSON

he past two decades have borne witness to fantastical leaps in technology we now consider invaluable: smartphones, GPS guidance systems, tablet computers. It’s also provided its fair share of clunkers: the Segway, non-iPod MP3 players, MySpace. One innovation that appeared to straddle the Hot or Not fence several times since its introduction almost a decade ago: Tesla Motors’ luxury electric vehicles (EVs). In recent months, however, much of the doubt about Tesla’s viability and even its historic importance seems to have been erased through a flurry of investments, new products and innovative sales and intellectual property rights management. Though founded by computer engineers Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning in 2003, it was big thinker Elon Musk who got Tesla rolling. (He’s also a driving force behind much of the commercial space travel industry and a proposed Hyperloop high-speed magnetic rail in California). The world got its first taste of the future with the Tesla Roadster in 2006. Musk argued that the nascent electronic car industry needn’t be restricted to boxy, utilitarian vehicles. He envisioned luxury roadsters and even high-performance racecars (the Tesla Roadster was the first EV to top 200 MPH, and was soon participating in eco-races in Australia). He made a point of investing personally in American manufacturing and dropping a significant amount of his and other people’s money (including the U.S. Department of Energy) into manufacturing. Soon pundits speculated each $128,000 car rolling off the line actually cost millions more based on investments vs. actual production. Various delays, along with a 2009 Roadster recall and battery pack fires in the Model S in 2013, made it seem as if the Tesla might be another rich kid’s vanity toy destined to be tossed aside. (Remember the DeLorean?) Flash forward to 2014, and Musk’s vision is very nearly rock solid. The company posted profits in 2013. Buliding vertically, Tesla offers a growing range of cars. The full-sized, five-door Model S, with a remarkable 97 MPG highway, expanded sales in the U.K. and Europe significantly during the first

part of the year, while the falcon-winged, dual-motor, all-wheel drive Model X is expected to reach buyers by 2015. Just as importantly, the company opened its 100th charging station in Hamilton, New Jersey (also the 22nd state to approve Tesla’s unusual direct sales approach: you can scope the models on a showroom floor, but you must buy online). The most unusual aspect of the Supercharger stations? Topping off your batteries doesn’t cost a cent. With enough stations, you can now theoretically cross the country for free. Tesla Supercharger Even more mindStation boggling to the traditional Carnegie-era capitalist: in a blog post dated June 12, 2014, Musk made waves by announcing that all of Tesla’s hard-earned (and expensive) patents would be released into the public domain. In an era when the concept of opensourcing headbutts against the lucrative intellectual property universe (think patented human DNA), the announcement was a potentially world-changing one. “If we clear a path to the creation of compelling electronic vehicles,” Musk wrote, “but then lay intellectual property landmines behind us to inhibit others, we are acting in a manner contrary to that goal.” All of this adds up to a rosy future for Tesla, which claims to have more orders than they can possibly fill. Though he’s no longer associated with the company, Tarpenning is convinced of the significant role luxury EVs play. At a 2012 Silicon Valley Band of Angels lunch, he noted that in 10 years, “all the supercars will be electric or electric assisted.”

events

IT’S ABOUT TIME...

you tasted life in the fast lane

technology. timepieces. tastings.

In July, Reis-Nichols Jewelers brought Tesla Motors, TUDOR Watches and Fleming’s Steakhouse together for an exciting summer event. Guests were able to test drive the Tesla Model S and view the entire collection of TUDOR watches. A raffle beneﬁted Timmy Global Health, raising $1,200 in just two hours!

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ON-TREND MEN

Clockwise from top: 1. William Henry dinosaur bone fossil cufﬂinks, $550 2. David Yurman precious material dog tags, from $745 3. David Yurman modern cable ID bracelet in brown, $595 4. David Yurman men’s gemstone rings, from $475 5. William Henry pocket knife featuring 10,000-year-old wooly mammoth tusk fossil, $1,800 6. John Hardy Classic Chain orange leather bracelet, $395

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Polished pieces add a ﬁnishing touch.

6 picks From left: Rolex Daytona Cosmograph, platinum, $75,000 Audemars Piquet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph, stainless steel, $25,600 Cartier Calibre de Cartier Diver, 18K rose gold & stainless steel, $10,600 Tag Heuer Formula 1, stainless steel, $1,850 Panerai Luminor, stainless steel, $6,600 Tudor Ranger, stainless steel, $2,825

his HOT WATCHES

AMERICAN WATCHMAKING IS CRAFTING A COMEBACK IN THE CITY THAT ALWAYS DOES. THE RUNWELL CHRONO FEATURING AN ALLIGATOR LEATHER STRAP AND CREAM DIAL WITH TWO SUB EYES AND DATE INDICATOR DRIVEN BY THE DETROIT-BUILT ARGONITE 5021 MOVEMENT. EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE AT FINE WATCH AND JEWELRY STORES.

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JACK NICKLAUS IN PARADISE Redefining the Los Cabos resort experience. EDWARD KIERSH

n the tip of Mexico’s Baja Peninsula, high above sheer, windswept cliffs offering stunning panoramas of the Pacific Ocean, the legendary “Golden Bear” has collaborated with Mother Nature to design a breathtaking—and provocative—$40 million, eight-years-in-themaking golf course that promises to redefine the Los Cabos resort experience. Opening this October, Jack Nicklaus’ challenging 7,224-yard, par-72 Quivira Golf Club, featuring three holes that “literally hang over the ocean,” will be the centerpiece of two luxury resorts and three high-end real estate communities. It will also be “unlike any other course in Los Cabos,” according to Nicklaus, who has designed five other courses in the area, since even high-handicap golfers can savor the jaw-dropping views

provided by the unique mountain-ocean-desert ecosystem. “Many people will think it is the most spectacular golf course [in the world], while some will struggle with it,” says Nicklaus, the “Golfer of the Century” with 120 professional PGA tour victories and 18 major championship wins. And now, he’s the designer of 380 courses worldwide. “Yet this property was far too unique to try to create a resort course that would be suited just for high-handicappers. It was a course where you had to take advantage of all the spectacular [topographic] situations, and whether they were too difficult or not, you had to employ them. This is a terrain that offers more elevation changes and oceanfront exposure than any other course in Los Cabos. If you look at golf as a fun experience and want to play in an exciting place, you will love Quivira.” (continued)

Indicative of that excitement, several holes that rise more than 350 feet above sea level afford views of frolicking whales and crashing waves. Yet perhaps most exhilarating is the dramatic three-quarter-mile drive to the fifth hole, which crosses arroyo-spanning bridges and traces a switchback route up the side of a mountain. An awe-inspiring climb already dubbed “the greatest drive in golf,” this marvelous ascent is more than 200 feet above sea level, and once ending at the tee at the short par-4 fifth hole, an exclamation point awaits golfers: amazing vistas of assorted wildlife, far-flung boats and white beaches far below. The par-3 sixth, its concave clifftop green carved from the base of a massive dune, is equally dramatic. The layout then weaves through the dunes, returns to the cliffs at the dazzling par-3 13th hole, proceeds inland through the desert toward distant mountain peaks, and drops sharply from a set of elevated tees at numbers 16 and 17, a pair of thrilling par 4s. Quivira’s par-4 18th hole, stretching to 469 yards, is a classic links-style creation that plays to an infinity-edge green overlooking the sea. In the wind, Quivira could prove bedeviling, for as even Nicklaus admits, “I am eager to play it—on a nice calm day.” If the course proves too challenging, golfers can take solace in the other luxuries that abound at Quivira. Each of the two Pueblo Bonito Resorts & Spas offers lavish accommodations; luxury estates and residences dot this exclusive, 1,850-acre community. And the thatched-roof clubhouse, besides featuring fine dining, is the ideal place to conclude any golf adventure. It’s a welcome oasis, a place to bask in refreshments and to celebrate this Land’s End escape with three miles of pristine creamy beaches.

Ondoro Wood Distinctively striking as a stylish companion for lovers of superior writing culture. Barrel made from smoked oak wood available in Fountain Pen, Rollerball, Ballpoint and Mechanical Pencil.

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PASSING THE TIME

Patek Philippe celebrates 175 years at the pinnacle of fine watchmaking. LAURIE KAHLE

his year, Patek Philippe marks a milestone that few companies will ever achieve: its 175th anniversary. The revered Geneva watchmaker has operated without interruption since May 1, 1839, when it was founded by Antoine Norbert de Patek. He was joined by Adrien Philippe six years later. Today, it stands as the last familyowned independent watch manufacturer in Geneva under the auspices of the Stern family, which acquired the brand in 1932. Thierry Stern, who represents the fourth generation of Sterns at the helm, has some surprises in store to commemorate the occasion, though he will reveal nothing until the brand unveils its 175th Anniversary collection in Geneva this fall. Stern’s love of musical minute repeaters and decorative métiers d’art offers some clues to what’s in store. Expectations are high given that the 150th anniversary in 1989 saw the debut of the Calibre 89 pocket watch, hailed as the most complicated watch in the world with 33 complications. Stern recalls how the 150th anniversary collection, especially its minute repeater wristwatches, signaled a transformation for the brand. “Years later, I realized that anniversary marked a new beginning for complications,” he says. “Before that, such complications were normally for pocket watches. It was a celebration of a milestone, but it was also about a new movement and a new era.” Stern, 43, has brought a more youthful perspective to Patek’s hallowed halls since he took over as president from his father Philippe five years ago. While Patek Philippe has maintained its traditional core values, Stern has expanded the use of steel to broaden the brand’s appeal to a younger audience. Women have also benefited with a range of complicated timepieces—including a splitseconds chronograph, minute repeater and perpetual calendar—and striking jeweled novelties, such as this year’s diamond-set Gondolo Ref. 7042/100R-001 with an Akoya pearl bracelet. For men, the new steel version of the Ref. 5960/1A-001 Annual Calendar Chronograph makes a contemporary style statement with its white dial highlighted in black and red. And the Ref. 5990/1A001 Nautilus Travel Time Chronograph, powered by a new automatic movement, combines a chronograph with a practical dual time function. “From Patek Philippe, people expect beauty, quality, accuracy, but also some surprise,” says Stern. “In my mind, there will be two lines: one with useful complications you need every day, while the other is more complicated—minute repeaters, tourbillons, split-second chronographs—which you may not need, but you enjoy the quality of them. Those are really the pieces of art.”

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Left: BJ Nichols with Italian jewelry designer Marco Bicego. Above: BJ and Vladimir with Philippe Stern (center), owner of Patek Philippe.

BASELWORLD The Pulse of the Market

Visiting the world’s premier trade fair for fine jewelry and luxury timepieces.

here’s no better place in the universe to soak up the energy, technology and creativity of the watch and jewelry world than at the industry’s international trade fair in Basel, Switzerland. Baselworld 2014, which took place this year in March/April and previewed 2015 fashion, featured a magnificent array of 1,500 jewelry and watch exhibitors from 40-plus countries, each booth a complex architectural wonder of beautifully designed showrooms, offices, bathrooms, kitchens, elevators and more. In fact, in the six weeks prior to the show, about 20,000 workers assembled thousands of tons of steel, wood, glass and cables into what amounted to a self-contained city within the exhibit hall. At final count, more than 150,000 attendees came from around the world to immerse themselves in the luxury, innovation and expertise of this amazing industry event. The economic impact of Baselworld is enormous: the value of Swiss watch exports alone was about $24 billion last year. What’s more, the fair generates an income of about $2.6 billion, and creates tens of thousands of jobs. Confirms Patek Philippe CEO Thierry Stern, “We’ve been present in Basel since 1931 as it is the most important platform for meeting our top retailers. This year, we also received more than 1,000 journalists…” But for us at Reis-Nichols Jewelers, the real value of the show lies in its magnificent luxury offerings. We’ve been traveling to Baselworld for years and have watched it evolve into the most important timepiece showplace in the world. Be it the great brands we partner with, such as Rolex and Patek Philippe, or those we just admire, we work to find the latest and greatest value and designs for our customers and collectors.

A MAGICAL CITY At the junction of three countries (in Switzerland bordering France and Germany), Basel has a distinctly cosmopolitan charm. The historic Old Town boasts narrow winding streets and quaint market squares with wonderful shops and restaurants. It’s a romantic city made for strolling the sundrenched banks of the Rhine or sipping some good wine at an outdoor café while chatting with interesting people from all over the world. One caveat: if you visit during Baselworld, you’re not likely to find a room as hotels book up months in advance (and charge accordingly!). Many jewelry buyers stay in Zurich and commute to Basel by train, or else they sleep in temporary barges along the Rhine set up specifically for visitors to the fair.

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There are many opulent hotels on the glamorous island of St. Barths. Then there’s the Taiwana. Set on Flamands Beach, Taiwana is the island’s most private retreat. Within moments of your arrival, the staff knows your name and room number and is quickly learning your preferences in wine and food. Both are superb at this resort (and if you wake up hungry in the middle of the night, you’ll find someone on duty in the restaurant to supply a snack or ice cream). The rooms are sleek and sumptuously supplied with Frette towels, robes and linens. There’s an excellent Neville hair salon and spa. But it’s the ambiance of an exclusive club that truly sets Taiwana apart and makes it one of St. Barth’s most stylish places to unwind.

RICHARD TERMINE

CAT HITS HIGH NOTE

Celebrated for producing works composed for intimate venues, New York’s Gotham Chamber Opera is now in its 12th season. Performances have included rarities from the Baroque era, such as Mozart’s Il sogno di Scipione and Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas, and contemporary operas including I Have No Stories to Tell You by Lembit Beecher and The Raven by Toshio Hosokawa. During the 2014/2015 season, the company will present a revival of a favorite, El gato con botas (Puss in Boots), by Xavier Montsalvatge, at New York’s El Museo del Barrio. The opera tells the children’s story of a miller who inherits a mangy cat with magical talents. The cat woos a princess for the miller and, after defeating an evil ogre through trickery, happily unites the miller and princess. They marry and provide a warm home for the cat (which is probably what the cat had in mind all along).

GATHERING THE GRAPES At the 56-acre Hestan Vineyards located at the base of Okell Hill on Napa Valley’s eastern slopes, individually farmed blocks are planted with all five Bordeaux varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec. The grapes are co-harvested and cofermented to create Stephanie Proprietary Red Wine, a Bordeaux made from a layered blend of 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Petit Verdot, 16% Malbec, 12% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc. Limited to 900 cases, Stephanie is a complex wine with an intriguing nose of licorice, clove and sweet spice mingled with cedar, tobacco and black currant. And rich mocha notes unfold on the supple palate, lingering well into the long, elegant finish.

ROCK STAR

PHOTO BY NICOLA GNESI. ARTWORK © KAN YASUDA. COURTESY EYKYN MACLEAN

Sculptor Kan Yasuda’s critically acclaimed work is exhibited and installed at galleries and public spaces all over the world. The Boboli Gardens in Florence displayed the first abstract sculptures in this 500-year-old collection; a solo exhibition featured 18 large works at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park; and a 17-acre sculpture park is dedicated to him in Japan. Working in marble (his studio is in Pietrasanta in northern Italy, near the Carrara quarries), Yasuda’s creations are gentle, tranquil and contemplative, encouraging interaction with the viewer. At his recent American debut show at Eykyn Maclean Gallery, when asked how an individual should chose a sculpture, Yasada replied, “Touch it, and if it touches you back…”

UN CHÂTEAU AVEC DES ANIMAUX EXOTIQUES As you drive into the Château of Thoiry, about 30 miles west of Paris, don’t be surprised if a giraffe strolls past your car. Many animals, such as camels and zebras, roam freely. Others, like tigers, leopards and cheetahs, are kept in the château’s zoo. While touring this 16th-century, 370-acre estate, you’ll also discover a maze, several gardens, a restaurant, and possibly the current Count and Countess of La Panouse, who still live in the château (part of which is shown to the public by costumed guides). Because architect Philibert de l’Orme designed the château to be in perfect harmony with nature, the most spectacular time to visit is during the summer or winter solstice, when the center arch marks the exact position of the sun.

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Meet Penny in person at Reis-Nichols Fashion Mall Commons on Saturday, December 6!

princesses crossing the sands in full bridal regalia. Similarly, her new Arabesque line evokes the signature domed arches found in the Arabian desert, while her Moondance collection of earrings and necklaces could be delicate pieces of 15th century Burano lace, or perhaps Russian Imperial latticework from the days of Tsar Nicholas II. Other cultural obsessions over the years have resulted in pieces inspired by American Indians (feathers), Greco-Roman times (beading and twisted designs) and English nobility (tiaras). “I’m inspired by architecture and clothing and painting and shoes and bag: anything really with an interesting fabric or shape or pattern,” says Preville, whose interest in design and jewelry originated from her mother, an artist, interior designer and antiques dealer, as well as her paternal grandmother, whose collection of Cartier, Van Cleef and Tiffany jewels provided fascination for a little girl well beyond their monetary value. “Her jewelry box was like a treasure chest,” recalls the designer who, as a child, once sewed a suede pouch to hold her own collection of fine “jewels” (more commonly recognized as rocks). Among her grandmother’s spoils Preville discovered vintage designs with bold, colorful stones in exotic settings that have since become her signature— if she even has one. “My designs—whether necklaces, earrings, bangles or rings—have lots of detail, engraving, twists, beading. There is a very feminine, romantic feeling to it,” says Preville, who incorporates everything from diamonds and sapphires to semi-precious stones like turquoise, opal and green chalcedony, among others, in her offering. Although adding to her jewelry line is foremost in her mind, Preville has already begun to look beyond bangles to a future that includes her name on everything from picture frames, tabletop items and bedding, to a signature collection of handbags. “I just see patterns all the time, and the patterns I love I can just see on everything,” she reveals. We can’t wait to see where her inspirations lead next.

CULTURALLY OBSESSED Penny Preville’s jewelry reflects her fascination with worlds gone by. WILLIAM KISSEL

here is a set of earrings in Penny Preville’s jewelry collection that look like a pair of matching baroque chandeliers more suited to a Venetian palace than the lobes of one’s ears. Another pair from the designer’s Deco collection appears to be a mini version of Paris’ famed Eiffel Tower encrusted with several carats of diamonds, an engineering feat even Gustav Eiffel couldn’t have managed. If such architectural folly appears incongruous to fine jewelry design, don’t tell Preville. The award-winning New Yorkbased designer has spent a lifetime studying art history, building design and ancient civilizations, all in an effort to create intricately detailed jewelry that conjures images of faraway places and worlds gone by. For instance, the designer’s new Aquamarine collection set in yellow gold calls to mind jewelry worn by ancient Indian

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ehind the scenes at Reis-Nichols, there are more than a dozen in-house jewelers creating award-winning custom designed jewelry. Jennifer Demmary, director of merchandising, says, “We had this amazing 16.5 carat morganite stone; it was the most beautiful blush color. We decided that pairing it with rose gold would be a gorgeous combination, but we weren’t sure if it should be a necklace or a ring. We gave it to our shop and they came back to me with this simple, yet amazing ring!” The harmony of the rose tones in both the morganite and the rose gold setting perfectly complement each other, while the CAD drawing

diamond pavé halo accentuates the unique shape of the gemstone.

16.59 carat morganite gemstone surrounded by 1.36 ctw diamonds, in a setting of rose gold, $11,250.

hether you need a simple jewelry repair or a new piece designed from scratch, the professional jewelers on our staff are true experts at their craft. Having multiple jewelers, each with their own specialty and skill, enables our jewelry design and repair shop to be one of the best in the country.

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his custom designed ring boasts exquisite detail from every angle, starting with the striking and contemporary combination of the colored gemstones, all the way to the vintage-inspired scroll design underneath. Jeweler Anthony Moulder proudly explains, “Three of us worked together on this design. I’ve always wanted to use the contrasting colors of tsavorite and Mexican opals in a halo against another color, with the opals being a bit bigger than the tsavorites. Then, Andre, our jewelry designer, had the idea to use rose gold and Brent, our CAD designer, made the design come alive with his CAD software.” Great teamwork created this truly one-of-a-kind piece of wearable art.

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CAD rendering

4.23 carat aquamarine gemstone ring encircled with .36 ctw green tsavorite plus two Mexican opals and .68 ctw diamonds, in a setting of rose gold, $7,200.

BRIDES SO BEAUTIFUL!

Melissa said ‘Yes!’ when her boyfriend, who was in Afghanistan, proposed to her at our Greenwood location. Our jewelry consultant, Brent (pictured), assisted with the proposal.

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BY KRISTEN FINELLO

new twists on tradition WHEN IT COMES TO TYING THE KNOT, COUPLES AND EVENT DESIGNERS ARE CONSTANTLY LOOKING FOR WAYS TO PUT A UNIQUE SPIN ON TRADITIONAL ELEMENTS. FROM MUSEUM-WORTHY CAKES TO DRAMATIC DRESSES, STEAL THESE IDEAS TO MAKE YOUR BIG DAY A STANDOUT SUCCESS.

SENSATIONAL SEATS Not long ago, draping guest seats with fabric chair covers was a simple and popular way to add interest and elegance at a ceremony or reception. “Over time, though, everyone got tired of seeing so much fabric in a room and chair covers were replaced by the chiavari chair,” explains Brown. The chiavari, with its classic, elegant style, became the go-to for many couples and event designers. Now the chameleon chair—aptly named because it can be customized to complement virtually any wedding aesthetic—has become the seat of choice. “Chameleon chairs are the coolest chairs in the world,” says Brown, who has used them at many events. Made of steel, the basic chair comes in several styles and leg colors including black, gold and silver. Dress them up with seat cushions, chair covers and jackets (longer swaths of fabric) in dozens of fabric colors, from charcoal and platinum to eggplant and raspberry. For an even more dramatic look, choose chair covers or jackets with tulle, lace, metallic or ruffles. “Now you can completely customize your chairs to your event,” says Brown. “They are absolutely fabulous.”

DECADENT DÉCOR “Sparkle and glitz are really big right now,” says Dallas-based celebrity wedding and event specialist Donnie Brown, author of Donnie Brown Weddings: From the Couture to the Cake. One creative way to bring some bling to your event is to incorporate jewelry into the décor. Using brooches is especially chic. They can glam up cakes, escort cards, napkins (tie with a pretty ribbon and attach a

using brooches on the cake,” says Brown. “I also did a wedding where we decorated the cake by stringing rhinestone necklaces around each tier instead of piping.” Rhinestones can add a reflective element to guest tables too. “Instead of a fabric runner, arrange a wide band of rhinestones down the center of the table,” suggests Brown. Traditional linens are getting a high-style makeover with the addition of embellishments such as ruffles, stones and beads. Brown says seasonally-hued stones in amber, black and brown are especially trendy for fall.

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brooch), menu cards and bridal bouquets. “One of the big things these days is

to have to hold Reis-Nichols represents the industryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best bridal jewelry designers.

18K white gold vintage hexagon halo diamond engagement ring, $3,040. Shown with 1 carat round diamond, sold separately.

14K white gold triple-row diamond engagement ring, $4,840. Shown with 1.50 carat emerald cut center diamond, sold separately.

18K white gold diamond engagement ring, $3,150. Shown with 1 carat princess cut center diamond, sold separately.

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DRESSES THAT IMPRESS Every bride wants a dress that wows, and the latest looks don’t disappoint. White is timeless but dresses in soft tones such as blush and peach are gaining popularity with fashion-forward brides looking for a new twist on tradition, says Tara Nattini, president of bridal design house Isabelle Armstrong. “The silhouette may be classic but the color makes it modern.” For another contemporary take, brides are opting for subtle yet striking ombre designs that gradually transition from white or ivory to a color such as pink or peach. Also on-trend: gowns that highlight the bride’s back. “The back is really the focal point when the bride is walking down the aisle, so we’re accentuating it with crystals and lace, says Nattini. “Plus, jewelers are doing dramatic necklaces that trail down the back and dresses with bare backs really show them off.” Finally, taking a cue from Duchess Katherine, and more recently, Kim Kardashian, brides are opting for sleeves to the elbow or wrist. “Once considered very traditional, sleeves are becoming more modern and trendy,” says Johanna Kraft, designer and production manager at Isabelle Armstrong. Her fall collection includes gowns with detachable sleeves that give brides two looks in one dress: classic long sleeves for the ceremony and a sexy, sleeveless reception style.

WE ARE FAMILY When it comes to choosing attendants, couples are ignoring outdated rules and following their hearts. For one thing, they no longer feel obligated to have an equal number of bridesmaids and groomsmen, so there’s no pressure to fill a spot or leave out someone you’d like to include.

“I’m also seeing a lot more

male/female role reversals,” says Brown. A bride, for example, might have her brother or a close male friend on “her side” rather than only asking sisters or female friends. Having parents or even grandparents in the bridal party is another new twist. For her March MICHAEL CASWELL PHOTOGRAPHY

2014 wedding, Cali Solorio of Austin, Texas asked her beloved grandmother and great aunt to serve as flower girls. The ladies joyfully tossed petals as they walked down the aisle. “We got so many compliments. People couldn’t stop talking about them,” says Solorio. “I loved having them in my wedding and I’m so glad we decided to do something untraditional that people will remember.”

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18K white gold diamond engagement ring, $3,420. Shown with 1 carat round diamond, sold separately.

18K white gold diamond engagement ring, $8,270. Shown with 2 carat round diamond, sold separately.

14K white gold diamond and sapphire engagement ring, $2,720. Shown with 1 carat round diamond, sold separately.

Platinum diamond engagement ring featuring 1 carat marquise cut center diamond plus an additional 1.60 ctw of round diamonds, $16,990.

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ONE-OF-A-KIND CONFECTIONS No longer just a sweet treat to finish off the meal, cakes are becoming an important design element at weddings. “Couples want a cake that reflects their individuality and harmonizes with the look and feel of their event,” says Allison Kelleher, owner of AK Cake Design in Portland, Oregon. “That could mean an elegant white cake with sugar flowers or a bold, brightly colored creation.” Today’s cakes are impressive works of art that feature elements such as mosaics, metallics and hand-painting. So-called “naked” cakes—tiers of cake and filling without an iced outer layer—are also popular with couples favoring a natural look. They can be served as one large cake or individual mini cakes. Also hot: Unusual cake shapes such as spheres and taller-than-usual

but now we’re seeing individual tiers that are five to six inches or taller,” says Kelleher. “When stacked all together they make for a lovely and graceful cake.”

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tiers. “Cake tiers have typically been four inches high

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Roberto Coin diamond love letter necklaces, available in every letter, $580

Armenta assorted stack rings, starting at $690

Stephen Webster Libra Astro Ball pendant, available in each zodiac sign, starting at $650

John Hardy Bamboo Collection oval drop earrings, $275

Heather B. Moore assorted personalized charms and jewel beads

David Yurman bracelets in pink sapphire, $1,200; blue sapphire, $1,850; and diamonds, $1,350

Marco Bicego Delicati Collection necklaces, starting at $990

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GETTING TO KNOW YOU Jewelry insiders go #social.

uring a recent trip from London to Tokyo, jewelry designer Stephen Webster wasn’t exactly loving his in-flight meal options: “Sushi at 36,000ft! Think I’ll have the chicken.”

Webster’s personal Twitter account, @NoRegretsat50, is full of this type of off-the-cuff remark, making it one of the more entertaining online profiles in the jewelry industry. By following his status updates, you can accompany Webster in real time as the recent MBE recipient traverses the globe promoting his brand, involving himself in one misadventure after another—or rather, not involving himself. For example, take this June 2014 musing during his time at Couture, an annual trade show in Las Vegas: “Getting old really sucks in Vegas. One just one night of misbehaving takes two full days of saintly ness to recover from.” While Webster is good for laughs, he’s certainly not alone in sharing his inner dialogue with the world. In fact, social media has taken the globe by storm. With Facebook now commanding an audience of over one billion people—or roughly 18 percent of the world’s population—along with the proliferation of other massively popular social networking sites such as Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, Tumblr, Vine, LinkedIn and Flickr (just to name a few), it’s extraordinarily easy for individuals to share their voices in a very public way. Such accessibility grants members of these social communities windows into the lives of others like never before. Savvier users who have large followings, such as celebrities and brand marketers, can leverage social media to build relationships and strengthen bonds with their existing audience. Another designer we love to follow is Heather B. Moore. Her Instagram account, @heatherbmoore, chronicles her life as a jewelry designer. It includes many images of her family, travel, animals and, of course, jewelry shows. With social media usage increasing dramatically, there’s no doubt that more jewelry stars will be adding their profiles to an online community near you. The question is, what will they say? Reis-Nichols Jewelers is keeping tabs on all the jewelry and watch trends, too. Like and follow us for updates and exclusive offers!

Heather B. Moore posted this photo, celebrating with her team after a successful jewelry show in Las Vegas.

Reis-Nichols posts jewelry, watches, engagement rings and much more on our social media pages!

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COLOR CONTRAST Juxtapose brights for a modern take on tonal.

Clockwise from top: 1. Reis-Nichols 13.88 carat tanzanite and diamond ring, $23,850 2. Reis-Nichols 5.30 carat rubellite and diamond necklace, $7,520 3. Reis-Nichols emerald, ďŹ re opal, druzy and diamond dangle earrings, $6,570 4. Reis-Nichols oval sunstone and diamond ring, $4,680 5. Stephen Webster black opalescent quartz and diamond earrings, $6,250 6. Reis-Nichols cabachon opal, mint tsavorite and diamond necklace, $14,530

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Clockwise from top: 1. Stephen Webster blackened silver Superstud hinged cuff, $995 2. Stephen Webster Envy black eye necklace, silver and black rhodium, $695 3. Armenta Cravelli diamond ring, silver and 18K $1,600 4. Stephen Webster Thorn black diamond ear climbers, 18K $1,250 5. Stephen Webster Jewels Verne black mother-of-pearl necklace, silver $2,695 6. Penny Preville diamond blackened feather pendant on blackened eyeglass chain, 18K $3,715

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A FRESH APPROACH F

or a moment, forget everything you know about setting diamonds. Throw out all the rules. Now, imagine a world in which an artist can craft a beautiful mosaic… with no restrictions. No need for prongs. (Remember, we’ve tossed out all the rules!) You might envision a piece of jewelry in which diamonds of varying shapes or sizes are snugly nestled right next to others, perhaps of contrasting colors, with no metals getting in the way. Welcome to the world of Plevé—a world where such unbridled creativity is possible. Plevé is a new brand. It’s also a new technique—a new art form, really—invented by master designer Ron Rizzo and backed by DTC sightholder Pluczenik. It can best be described as a free-form, creative use of all possible shapes, sizes and colors in a kaleidoscopic harmony that only a true artist could envision. Each piece is handmade and one-of-a-kind. How do they do it? It’s a newly patented process that utilizes an invisible, light-cured ceramic in place of traditional settings. The diamonds are placed by skilled craftspeople onto a surface of pulverized crystal, hardened into place, and then polished. As Rizzo explains, it’s a new technology—and also a revolutionary new technique. “If you look back in jewelry history,” he says, “there have been a lot of technological inventions that have advanced the industry. But basically it has all been based on the same craft. This is a new craft.” The artisans who assemble Plevé jewelry are not your typical stone setters. Rather they are graduates of art schools who have been recruited to bring a non-traditional range of expertise to the table. There are accomplished illustrators, sculptors and ceramists on the team, as well as jewelry design graduates, who contribute their own esthetic sensibility to each handcrafted piece. The result—this harmony between different sizes, shapes and colors—is described by company principals as “magic.” It’s one thing to read about it, and even better to see pictures on a printed page or on a website. But once you actually hold one of these mosaics in your hand, you will truly understand. Now available at both Reis-Nichols Jewelers locations, visit us to see these incredible works of art for yourself!

THINKING OUTSIDE THE BEZEL, MASTER DESIGNER RON RIZZO CREATES UNIQUE DIAMOND MOSAICS.

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IT BAGS Fall ’14 handbag must-haves.

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Whether you’re looking for boho chic or tongue in cheek, this season’s trends range in style, silhouette and function. FESTIVAL FRINGE

Music festivals like Coachella have been a big source of fashion inspiration as of late. New York-based forecasting firm The Doneger Group has coined the trend “Frontier,” calling out festival-influenced saddlebags, pouches and anything with fringe. Fashion Snoops’ Laura Miller describes the trend as bohemian mixed with tribal influences. “We saw it on the runways from brands like Ralph Lauren, Tory Burch and Etro,” she adds.

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Backpacks are… well… back, and you don’t have to be a student to carry one. While silhouettes are smaller than your typical knapsack, it’s also not the mini backpack you remember from the ’90s. Backpacks can be found in various fabrications for wherever you want to carry them: try an active-influenced sling in a nylon fabric for a stylish way to hit the yoga studio, or high-fashion quilted leather for a more upscale look. And if you can’t commit, convertible backpacks (those that can be either worn on the back or converted into a satchel) are trending too.

BUCKET LIST

The drawstring bucket bag is reemerging for fall, making an important impact on the runways. “This is a nod to the ’70s trend, which is in full swing with a cleaned-up ‘mom’ look,” explains Jacqui Ma of trend-forecasting firm WGSN. Size doesn’t matter here either: go for a big “black hole” bucket or a smaller drawstring style.

SHOW US WHAT YA GOT “Transparent materials continue to be strong, as

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“The trend toward print and pattern on luxury bags has been led by Chanel. Painterly effects and hand-drawn styles add a new artist-casual feel to bags,” says Ma. Fashion Snoops’ Miller echoes this sentiment, noting that “billboard” bags featuring iconic graphics or even Fortune 500 company logos are trending on portfolio bags and totes.

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people like to expose the inner contents of their bags,” explains Ma. This style leaves nothing to the imagination, so make sure to put the items you might not want to show the world inside a cosmetic case!

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30 YEARS OF CABLE A celebration of inspiration and innovation.

“CABLE IS THE PERFECT FORM. AS AN ARTIST, IT OFFERS ME INFINITE POSSIBILITIES.” DAVID YURMAN

able is the unifying element of every David Yurman collection, encompassing art, inspiration, innovation and unity. Yurman’s iconic signature is unmistakable, since this design is a variation on a theme within all his collections. This year, David Yurman celebrates a major milestone: 30 years since he introduced his signature Renaissance Cable bracelet, which revolutionized the American jewelry industry. “With the cable design, David Yurman created pieces that were immediately identifiable as part of a collection by our clients,” says BJ Nichols. “And that made it easy for them to build upon. It’s no wonder he was the first modern jewelry designer to become a household name.” A striking blend of ancient and modern sensibilities, the cable design conveys casual elegance and authentic glamour. Bridging fine jewelry and fashion through art, it became the bracelet, the iconic David Yurman piece and one of the most famous jewelry designs in the world today, instantly recognizable and an enduring classic.

REIS-NICHOLS JEWELERS ACCENT THE MAGAZINE OF LIFE’S CELEBRATIONS

FALL/WINTER 2014