Reis-Nichols Jewelers Accent magazine Fall/Winter 2015

ACCENT • THE MAGAZINE OF LIFE’S CELEBRATIONS • FALL/WINTER 2015

HAUTE LOOKS ON THE RED CARPET EAR EMBELLISHMENTS 5 FALL FINDS BLUE HUES, PINK & PEARLS GIVING BACK

CONTENTS

Fall/Winter 2015

FEATURES 4 Events

INDIANAPOLIS FASHION MALL COMMONS

6 Stunning Sapphires

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8 Seventies Glam GREENWOOD

10 Spotted: As Seen On…

GREENDALE CENTRE

12 Now Neutrals

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15 Introducing Aspiri Cut Diamonds REISNICHOLS.COM

16 Sport Inspired 19 Style: 5 Fall Finds

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 PUBLISHER

20 Back in Black

STU NIFOUSSI

22 Icons: The Test of Time

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

24 Men’s Watches: Blue Hues

KAREN ALBERG GROSSMAN

25 Ladies’ Watches: Pink & Pearl

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

27 Timepieces: Breitling

INTERIM MANAGING EDITOR

28 Shape Shifters

BRIAN SCOTT LIPTON

31 Vintage Vogue

PROJECT MANAGER

32 Ever Intertwining

LISA MONTEMORRA DESIGNERS

34 Spirits: The Fame Game

JEAN-NICOLE VENDITTI

35 All About the Y PRODUCTION MANAGER

36 Rich Texture

PEG EADIE

38 Pearls: Timeless & Trendy

PRESIDENT AND CEO BRITTON JONES

50 Scene: Haute Looks

CHAIRMAN AND COO

on the Red Carpet

MAC BRIGHTON

51 Ear Embellishments 52 Timepieces: Jaeger-LeCoultre 54 Trends: Subtly Sensual 56 Giving Back

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Danica Celebrates 10 Years with Tissot at Reis-Nichols!

On Saturday, July 25th, Reis-Nichols’ north store hosted Tissot and its national media launch of the 2015 Danica Patrick Limited-Edition watch. This year also celebrated Tissot’s 10-year ambassador partnership with Danica. Both the U.S. President of Tissot, Justin Thompson, and Danica herself were in the store, as about 50 guests enjoyed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres from Eddie Merlot’s. Guests also had the opportunity to meet and talk with Danica one-on-one. Coverage of Danica’s appearance at Reis-Nichols Jewelers was even picked up by Forbes !

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19th Annual Watch Event

Each year Reis-Nichols’ watch event gets bigger and bigger as clients from Indy and the regional area travel to see the latest in timepiece style and innovation. Representatives from around the world are on hand to showcase each Swiss watch brand. This year Blend brought their mobile cigar bar so guests could step out to enjoy a Davidoff while shopping.

John Hardy Ladies Luncheons What’s summer without a ladies shopping soirée? John Hardy shipped in an amazing collection, in Indy for only two days. Ladies shopped, sipped and dined on chef’s specials at Trader’s Point Creamery on the north side and at Greenwood’s new Revery restaurant.

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ne-of-a-Kind Jewelry Created for your moment of celebration.

Timeless treasures that live on for generations to come.

Sapphires and diamonds of amazing design.

Necklace of 30 total carats of diamonds and 23 total carats of blue sapphires, with matching earrings. An extraordinary value at $165,000.

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ROBERTO COIN link necklace, 18K, $4,400 IPPOLITA turquoise ring, 18K, $4,995 PLEVÉ Raspberry Ombre earrings, 18K, $9,240 IPPOLITA Glamazon teardrop earrings, 18K, $1,795 ARMENTA Old World bangles, blackened sterling silver & 18K, from left, $1,490; $1,545; $1,990 REBECCA MINKOFF RUNWAY IMAGES COURTESY OF ACCESSORIES MAGAZINE

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Dakota Johnson wore Forevermark at the 2015 Academy Awards.

Kristen Stewart wore Stephen Webster in the August 2015 issue of Marie Claire.

Our favorite stars share a love for our favorite brands!

BY JILLIAN LAROCHELLE

IMAGE BY TESH, STYLING BY ALISON EDMOND

As Seen On...

James Marsden wore David Yurman at the Met Gala.

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Allison Janney wore Ippolita at the U.K. premiere of Spy.

Meghan Trainor wore David Yurman on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

Marisa Tomei wore Ippolita at the 2015 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.

Dascha Polanco wore Roberto Coin at the Billboard Latin Music Awards.

Kate Winslet wore Marco Bicego in the April 2015 issue of In Style.

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IPPOLITA Rock Candy Lollipop ring, 18K, $2,695 IPPOLITA Rock Candy Gelato necklace, 18K, $4,995 IPPOLITA bangles, 18K, $3,295; $895; $3,895 PLEVÉ Cinnamon Paisley necklace, 18K, $5,940 MAX MARA RUNWAY IMAGES COURTESY OF ACCESSORIES MAGAZINE

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bridal When the diamond buying specialists at Reis-Nichols Jewelers add a specialized cut to their selection, you can count on one thing: a unique look.

Introducing…

ASPIRI ™ Cut Diamonds “More and more ladies have been looking for exactly what ASPIRI™ offers,” says Tim Anderson, Reis-Nichols’ bridal manager. “The elongated shape of an ASPIRI™ cut diamond is very flattering on a woman’s hand and they love the bigger look.”

Each ASPIRI™ cut diamond is truly one-of-a-kind. Like a sculptor who sees beauty in a block of marble, the company’s craftsmen study each raw diamond to determine if it has the potential to make the most beautiful and dramatic stone possible. Using a unique cutting technique, they produce a dazzling cushion brilliant-cut diamond that catches the light from all angles. A fine-quality halo setting creates a stunning effect and enhances the beauty of this extraordinary diamond.

The ASPIRI™ cut gives your diamond a bigger look. “I’ve been buying diamonds for 30 years so I was skeptical at first, but this cut delivers,” says BJ Nichols, certified gemologist and president of Reis-Nichols Jewelers. “We just added ASPIRI™ to our diamond assortment, and so far, our customers are really drawn to it.”

All ASPIRI™ cut diamonds .40 carats or larger are AGS certified, which is an important feature. Not all diamond grading certificates are created equal and Reis-Nichols values the American Gem Society’s standards of excellence.

See is believing...visit either Reis-Nichols location to view the colleciton.

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TAG HEUER CARRERA LADY DIAMONDS Cara Delevingne challenges rules. Being free-minded is her motto. Like TAG Heuer, she defies conventions and never cracks under pressure.

MEN’S COLLECTION

BY ELISE DIAMANTINI

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5 Fall Finds Menswear is having a moment. The New York Times just launched a dedicated Men’s Style Section, #Menswear has become a household hashtag, and growth in men’s clothing sales has reportedly outpaced women’s wear. So if you haven’t updated your closet in a while, the time is now. We’ve made it easy by highlighting the top five trends for fall 2015. Here’s what you need now.

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THE SWEATER Whether chunky or lightweight, turtleneck or crew, sweaters are in season for fall. Have fun with this staple by layering one over a button-down shirt or under a sportcoat, or buy a statement sweater to be worn alone. You can never go wrong with luxurious cashmere sweaters like this gorgeous textured crewneck made by the popular contemporary brand Vince.

THE BOLD ACCESSORY A simple way to spice up your everyday suit is by adding colorful

accessories like interesting cuff links, a knit tie or colorful socks. We particularly love these watch movement links from the Reis-Nichols collection.

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fall. It’s time to get rid of that big, bulky jacket because new slimmer styles will keep you current and warm. Canada Goose is an authentic brand that fuses fashion with function, offering waterproof, breathable down fabrics in trimmer, more modern silhouettes.

THE “NEW BLUE” SUIT

If you didn’t know, suits are now slim (not skinny) and the new blue is the right hue.

Celebrities like Ryan Gosling and David Beckham have been seen sporting this shade of blue because it’s fresh and versatile.

(You can pair it with black or brown.)We love this style from Hickey Freeman, especially since it’s made in America.

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THE JOGGER PANT

This trend is your excuse to wear sweatpants in public. The only catch: they have to be tailored. No loose, baggy sweats from your college days here. We’re talking slim, sophisticated styles like this pair from Relwen, worn with sleek sneakers or boots.

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DAVID YURMAN Modern Cable Empire link bracelet, titanium & sterling silver, $795 DAVID YURMAN Forged Carbon tag necklace, sterling silver, $1,150 WILLIAM HENRY Lancet ‘Auburn’ pocket knife, $1,350 DAVID YURMAN Exotic Stone signet ring, black titanium, $495 WILLIAM HENRY Zurich ‘Cache’ money clip, $595 ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA RUNWAY IMAGES COURTESY OF ACCESSORIES MAGAZINE

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THE MOON IS A LOT CLOSER THAN YOU MIGHT THINK.

THE RUNWELL MOON PHASE IN PVD GOLD CASE, MOON PHASE COMPLICATION AND DATE WINDOW, WHITE DIAL, DETROIT-BUILT ARGONITE 708 MOVEMENT, AMERICAN-MADE ALLIGATOR LE ATHER STR AP. BUILT TO L AST A LIFE TIME OR LONGER UNDER THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE SHINOL A GUAR ANTEE.

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the test of On the 100th anniversary of his birth, Frank Sinatra is being celebrated worldwide, including by Raymond Weil with a limited-edition watch.

BY KAREN ALBERG GROSSMAN

Raymond Weil’s Maestro Frank Sinatra watch with its signature back and classic face; Sinatra with the Tommy Dorsey Band

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n celebration of the centennial of Frank Sinatra’s birth, the world is focusing on everyone’s favorite cultural icon and his influence on American music, art and fashion.

Among the many events, concerts and lectures around the country commemorating this significant milestone was a recent exhibition at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center, curated by the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles (where it will be seen beginning in late October). The exhibition features photos, family mementos, rare correspondence, personal items, art and music, much of which has never before been displayed in public.

The exhibition’s quintessential Sinatra quote was given by Bob Santelli, executive director of the Grammy Museum: “Everyone who ever heard him sing felt a little bit better about the world and themselves.”

And as contemporary crooner Michael Feinstein put it, Sinatra specialized in “songs meant to be experienced with a cigarette in one hand and a drink in the other.”

Because he was born on 12/12 (1915), Raymond Weil is issuing only 1,212 pieces of their gorgeous Maestro Frank Sinatra watch.

Featuring a classic design (white face, brown leather strap with brown stitching, thin profile) with stainless steel case, blue color numerals and dials (to reference Sinatra’s blue eyes), and open caseback with visible movement inscribed with his last name and signature top hat logo, this watch is a timeless treasure to pass down through the generations.

In fact, of the 1,212 watches, numbers 1, 2, and 3 will be gifts to Frank’s three children: Nancy, Christina and Frank Jr. That’s life!

men’s watches

From top: TAG Heuer Carrera, stainless steel, $2,600 Breitling Navitimer 01, stainless steel, $8,840 Shinola Runwell, stainless steel, $550 Rolex Submariner, 18K gold, $34,250 Patek Philippe World Time, 18K white gold, $44,000

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From top: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore, 18K rose gold, $31,300 Cartier Ballon Blanc, 18K rose gold, $44,800 Rolex Datejust, 18K rose gold & stainless steel, $16,000 Michele Deco Chronograph, stainless steel & rose gold plated, $2,295 Breitling Galactic, stainless steel, $9,450

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THE NAVITIMER 46 mm

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BREITLING

Goes Bronze

Leave it to Breitling to first reinterpret the Chronograph – and then go one better with an exclusive 100-piece limited edition bronze-dial model.

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hundred and thirty-one years ago, LĂŠon Breitling played a leading role in the creation of the first wrist chronograph. And today Breitling carries on that tradition by creating descendants of that watch that are more innovative and incorporate better design than any that can be found worldwide. The company has carved out a unique and unparalleled niche as the official supplier to world aviation and its watches reflect its unwavering dedication to accuracy and durability. And, the company itself is as durable as its timepieces. In fact, in this era of huge conglomerates, it is still a family business and one of the last remaining independently owned Swiss watch brands.

The Breitling Transocean Chronograph is a new watch that combines the pure design of classic chronographs from the 1950s and 1960s with sleek contemporary style for today’s discriminating watch customer. Its steel case creates a striking home for the Breitling-built Caliber 01 movement that is its engine. The dial is a model of clarity and readability, featuring beautiful details including applied hour-markers and recessed and snailed counters. It is water-resistant to 100 meters.

As beautiful as the standard model is, our customers have an extremely rare opportunity to buy something truly special: one of just 100 exclusive limited-edition models worldwide with the elegant bronze dial pictured here. So call us today to reserve one for yourself or someone special before thereare none left. This is a truly once-in-a-lifetime chance to own a watch that will be talked about (and cherished) for years to come!

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Reis-Nichols diamond triangle earrings, 14K, $1,435 Reis-Nichols emerald ring with diamonds, 18K, $28,500 Ippolita Rock Candy amethyst & ruby earrings, 18K, $2,695 Ron Hami Rain Collection diamond necklace, 18K, $3,295 Reis-Nichols diamond ex bangle, 14K, $5,100

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From top left: Reis-Nichols 6.61 carat rubellite with pink sapphire & diamond necklace, 18K, $11,995 Reis-Nichols 4.88 carat aquamarine ring with diamonds, 18K, $9,895 Reis-Nichols vintage-inspired 27.10 carat sapphire earrings with diamonds, 18K, $14,650 Estate sapphire & diamond bracelet, platinum, $18,900 Reis-Nichols vintage-inspired diamond ring, 18K, $2,880

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Reis-Nichols crossover rings, 18K, diamond, $7,650; ruby, $8,100

Marco Bicego Jaipur circle link bracelet, 18K, $4,660

David Yurman Labyrinth diamond bracelet, sterling silver & 18K, $3,800

John Hardy Bamboo diamond necklace, sterling silver, $2,300

Marco Bicego Jaipur link diamond earrings, 18K, $2,640

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spirits Coco Chanel There are two different cocktails named for the famous designer. The first is an unlikely, but delicious, blend of gin, cream and Kahlua. The second is a Lillet-driven libation, variations of which are served at Betony in New York, as well as the Beaufort Bar inside the Savoy Hotel in London (where Mme. Chanel often spent time), as one of their four Character Cocktails. * 1.5 oz vodka * .5 oz Lillet Blanc * .5 oz red wine and blackberry syrup reduction * Moët & Chandon 2004 Vintage Champagne In a mixing glass, add vodka, Lillet and red wine reduction. Add ice, stir well and strain into a flute glass. Top with Champagne.

Hemingway Daiquiri

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Ernest Hemingway reportedly earned the moniker “Papa Doble” after downing 16 double daiquiris in one (very long) sitting. After being diagnosed, not surprisingly, with diabetes, he came up with his own version replacing some of the sweetener with grapefruit juice and reducing the alcohol. Consider visiting one of his Cuban haunts, still in business, like La Bodeguita del Medio in Havana. * 1.75 oz Caña Brava Rum * .75 oz Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur * 1 oz fresh lime juice * .75 oz fresh grapefruit juice * .25 oz simple syrup Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker. Add ice and shake very well. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with a lime wheel and maraschino cherry. If you prefer daiquiris frozen, that’s okay: so did Papa.

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Delirium: AKA The Bill Murray In 1917, the Waldorf-Astoria honored comic genius Charlie Chaplin with an eponymous cocktail. In 2015, Sweetwater Social, a vintage-themed craft cocktail bar with a relaxed vibe in New York’s Greenwich Village, offers up a drink celebrating contemporary clown king Bill Murray. “Now don’t tell anyone you saw me.” * .75 oz Elijah Craig Bourbon * .75 oz Ron Zacapa Rum * .75 oz Laphroaig Scotch Single Malt * .33 oz Demerara Coffee Syrup (or .25 oz maple syrup) * 4 drops Bittermens Mole Bitters Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass. Add ice and stir until wellchilled. Strain into a rocks glass with one large ice cube. Garnish with three coffee beans.

Celebrity-themed drinks go way beyond the Shirley Temple.

BY ROBERT HAYNES-PETERSON

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elebrity-themed cocktails have been popular nearly as long as there have been cocktails. In the 1882 Bartender’s Manual by legendary barman Harry Johnson, historic punches are named after British notables who popularized them in the 18th and 19th centuries. Likewise, the Negroni is named after its alleged inventor Count Camille Negroni, and the Royal Highball—a signature blend of Champagne, cognac and strawberry juice created at the Ritz Hotel in Paris—was named in honor of Spain’s King Alfonso XII. Since the silent film era, however, the trend for naming drinks after entertainers has been something of a mainstay that continues to this day. Not every muse will inspire long-lived cocktails. (The “Taylor Swifte” at Jockey Hollow Bar in New Jersey, for example, may not be around by the time you read this.) Here, however, are a few libations still listed on select menus, along with a couple of new “classics,” that show promise for staying power.

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This drink was named for the famed Rudolph Valentino film and first documented in The Savoy Cocktail Book in 1930. Now, New York’s vintage-influenced Astor Room, situated in the historic Kaufman Astoria Studios, is the perfect spot to order it: Rudy shot several films here (and ate lunch in this same location). * 1 oz blended Scotch whisky * .75 oz sweet vermouth * .75 oz Cherry Heering Liqueur * .75 oz fresh orange juice Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker. Add ice, shake very well and strain into a coupe or cocktail glass. Garnish with an orange peel.

The Edison The Edison Downtown Bar in Los Angeles has long been one of the foremost craft cocktail lounges in the country. Located in a building that housed the city’s first private power-plant, the bar (and this drink) “celebrates an era of invention and imagination.” This drink effortlessly melds historic ingredients with contemporary technique. * 1.5 oz Woodford Reserve Bourbon * .5 oz pear-infused cognac * .5 oz fresh lemon juice * .25 oz honey syrup In a cocktail shaker, combine all ingredients. Add ice, shake well and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon wheel or flamed lemon peel.

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From top left: David Yurman Renaissance Tassel, sterling silver & 18K, $1,500 Reis-Nichols diamond necklaces: curved bar, $1,295; “V� drop, 18K, $1,725 Reis-Nichols diamond tear drop necklace, 18K, $13,600 David Yurman Quatrefoil chain with diamonds, 18K, $7,500 Reis-Nichols diamond dagger necklace, 14K, $2,225

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JOHN HARDY Classic Chain earrings, sterling silver, $495 STEPHEN WEBSTER Superstud ring, sterling silver, $550 ARMENTA Lotus earrings, blackened sterling silver & 18K, $3,200 JOHN HARDY Palu ex cuffs, sterling silver & 18K, from top, $495; $1,295; $1,895

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THE CULTURE OF MIKIMOTO

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The genius behind the cultured pearl was Kokichki Mikimoto. Prior to his determined experimentation over 100 years ago, pearls existed naturally, and only naturally. They are created when an “intruder” (something even as tiny as a grain of sand) enters a mollusk, and in an effort to protect itself against the invading irritant, the oyster coats it with calcium carbonate, or nacre.

Mikimoto developed a way to induce the oyster to create pearls “on demand” by introducing that irritant by hand, a laborintensive operation. Today, Mikimoto produces the world’s finest pearls in designs from classic to high-fashion.

According to Meyer Hoffman, chief operating officer, Mikimoto America, “Design and fine craftsmanship are the core principles of Mikimoto, and the classic cultured pearl strand is iconic to the brand.

Our new collection features an array of gemstones, vibrant colors, and new shapes, drawing inspiration from an imagined, magical world, exploring new and innovative ways to create jewelry that showcases the pearl, nature’s purest gem, in unexpected playful ways.”

Today’s fashion-forward pearls can be mixed with traditional styles. BY RUTH J. KATZ

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he pearl is truly the world’s most timeless jewel. Cleopatra is said to have created a lavish repast by crushing pearls into nectar, while Coco Chanel was always awash in a sea of pearls (and is an excellent model to emulate by owning many strands, worn mix-and-match). So whatever pearls you buy today will become tomorrow’s heirloom, as these gorgeous gems are always a solid investment.

For fall/holiday 2015, fashion-forward designers are making bold statements with pearls in fanciful ways, whether mixed with cascades of rainbow-hued gemstone briolettes; offset with semi-precious stones, like lapis or turquoise; or wrapped like a twisted rope (a torsade), and set with staccato notes of coral or jade. Today, pearls are often accented with rondelles (bead-like “spacers”) of emeralds, rubies, sapphires or diamonds, which telegraph chic opulence alongside the snowy orb.

At the other end of the spectrum, we’ve also seen pearls mixed with wood, ebony, even denim!

Still, the traditional look never feels dated. The crowning jewel of a bride’s wedding-day finery, a single, luxe strand of pearls, remains the just-right accessory. And that same single strand—whether crafted with pearls of the same size or graduated—packs an equally strong fashion punch whether worn with a simple T-shirt or a red-carpet-worthy gown.

In the words of Peter Bazar, president of the Cultured Pearl Association of America (a non-profit association comprised of some 50 pearl manufacturers, wholesalers, and dealers), “Pearls never go out of style and are the most appropriate jewelry for career women, socialites, politicians—any woman who wants to feel and look classy and sophisticated.”

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REGISTRY

BY ELISE DIAMANTINI

the perfect present

Wedding presents may be one of the best parts of getting married, but preparing your gift registry can seem like a Herculean task. Fortunately, the days of managing multiple gift registries and receiving (and returning) unwanted gifts are a thing of the past, thanks to modern websites like Zola, which now allow couples to create personalized registries on one website from any retail store. As Zola’s Allison Davis explains, “Today’s couples aren’t just getting married.

They’re also moving, working and have busy schedules, which is why all-encompassing one-stop-shop wedding registries are more sought after than ever.”

Group Gifting: More couples are registering for big-ticket items like furniture, televisions or bicycles, allowing guests to contribute how much they like towards that gift.

Tech Savvy: “Couples are opting for gadgets such as e-book readers, Apple TVs, Mophie juice packs, Nest Learning Thermostats and digital cameras,” explains WeddingWire’s senior editorial associate, Caitlin Zentgraf Krebs.

Honeymoon and Home Funds: Instead of giving a cash gift, guests can help the happy couple save for their honeymoon or the purchase of a home. It’s a more creative way of giving a monetary gift because guests can choose what they’re contributing to. Another option is if the couple is honeymooning in Anguilla (for example), guests might buy them a relaxing couple’s massage at their hotel or a candlelit beach dinner.

New Ways to Entertain: “Couples are moving beyond traditional gifts like china and crystal and opting for things that they will be able to enjoy more frequently in their newlywed life, like camping tents and picnic baskets,” says Zola’s Davis.

Experiential Gifts: Some couples are registering for fun, experiential gifts like cooking classes, wine tastings or rock climbing sessions, depending on their interests, rather than things that might end up gathering dust in the hall closet.

The Gift of Time: It’s the one thing a couple never has enough of: time together. And what better gift for a bride or groom than a beautiful watch to track it with?

NEED TO KNOW Zola shares its best advice for couples who are getting started on creating their registries.

Register Early: Guests will likely want to purchase gifts for prewedding events (e.g. engagement parties, showers), so having a registry early on is beneficial for everyone.

Number of Gifts: The number of presents you should register for is based on the number of guests invited to your wedding. Use the Zola Registry Planner to determine how many gifts you should register for. (That said, it’s always better to over-register than under-register.) Gifts should also be chosen across a range of price points so that you don’t force your guests into a situation where there are no items that they can afford.

Make Your Registry Personal: It should be just as special as your big day! Customize your registry and make it beautiful with notes, special collections, pictures and even a custom URL. Let Guests Know How to Find Your Registry:Your friends and family will definitely want to know where you are registered, so don’t feel rude about getting the word out! First, tell your family and wedding party where you have registered (tactfully, of course), and allow them to spread the word for you. Also, include your registry on your wedding website, or if you feel comfortable, you can even put it on your bridal shower invitations or save-the-date cards.

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For over 80 years, GIA has brought clarity and global standards to gem evaluation. A GIA report means expert, independent verification from the creator of the 4Cs and the world’s most widely recognized gem authority.

Look for GIA-graded diamonds and jewelers who offer them.

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Engagement ring settings (left, from top) by Reis-Nichols in platinum, $6,500; 18K, $4,000; platinum, $7,650; 14K, $3,995; and JB Star (1.75 carat center diamond included), platinum, $35,500.

Settings (right, from top) by Reis-Nichols, platinum, $2,995; Aspiri (2 carat center diamond included), 18K, $19,500; Reis-Nichols, 18K, $2,220; Penny Preville, 18K, $3,070; Reis-Nichols (2.24 carat center diamond included), platinum, $37,980.

Center diamonds sold separately unless indicated.

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Men’s wedding bands from the Reis-Nichols Collection in 14K gold (left, from top), $1,150; $825; $1,950; $1,150; $1,135.

Ladies’ diamond bands (right, from top) by Reis-Nichols, 18K, $6,295; and JB Star, featuring 3.40 ctw fancy yellow diamonds, 18K, $33,990; 9.08 ctw emerald-cut diamonds, platinum, $59,990; 7.25 ctw fancy yellow diamonds, 18K, $59,990; 3.17 ctw round brilliant-cut diamonds, platinum, $27,900; 5 ctw emerald-cut and round brilliant-cut diamonds, platinum, $26,490.

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JEWELRY

BY JULIANNE PEPITONE

2 8 0 0 B . C . E . : The Egyptians are the first to sport rings, which are made of hemp or reeds like their Neanderthal predecessors’. Over time, they move to iron, and then to gold or silver wire. These rings are worn on the third finger of the left hand, which is erroneously thought to contain the vena amoris: a “vein of love” that runs directly to the heart.

A N C I E N T R O M E : Wives are presented with two wedding rings: an iron piece meant to be worn at home while performing housework, and a gold version to show off wealth when visiting town. The rings are either attached to small keys or feature a key engraved into the band, meant to symbolize that the husband owns his wife.

14 7 7 : The inventive Archduke Maximillian of Austria commissions one of the first recorded diamond engagement rings for Mary of Burgundy, sparking a trend among European royals.

symbol pleasures

17 0 0 S : Sentimental Europeans are partial to “poesy” or “posy” rings, which are engraved with romantic rhyming verses to be presented to a lover. Meanwhile, in colonial New England, the demure Puritans opt for a humble betrothal thimble rather than a lavish piece of jewelry—but many women cut off the tops of the thimbles and wear them as rings anyway.

WEDDING RINGS AND BANDS

18 0 0 S : The Victorian era brings the “dearest” ring, a stonestudded band with gems that “spell” out the endearment: Diamond, Emerald, Amethyst, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Topaz.

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18 8 8 : Cecil John Rhodes and his investors form De Beers Consolidated Mines, Ltd., which moves quickly to try to control the world’s growing diamond supply.

19 4 7 : De Beers launches the now-iconic “A Diamond is Forever” campaign, dreamed up by advertising agency N. W. Ayer.

(It was recently reinstated.)

19 6 5 : A whopping 80 percent of American engaged couples now choose a diamond ring to mark their betrothal.

2 0 1 5 : In recent years, ring trends have become more varied, says Gizzi, noting that more couples discuss the engagement ring before the betrothal, with women often choosing their own style, or shopping as a couple. Colorful stones like rubies and aquamarines are gaining in popularity, with or without diamonds.

S E C T I O N

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Wedding jewelry has changed immensely since Neanderthals painted cave glyphs, but the idea of an unbroken circle has continued to resonate with couples throughout the eras. As Amanda Gizzi, spokesperson for Jewelers of America, notes: “Traditions have evolved so much over time. But when you boil down what goes into a ceremony, a ring remains the ultimate symbol of union and never-ending love.”

But boy, has that simple symbol changed over time!

Ancient texts indicate that a caveman supposedly tied braided pieces of grass or reeds to his wife’s ankles, wrist or waist, possibly to keep her spirit from escaping her body.

Over the past 5,000 years, here’s what has happened to show how men and women remain “tied together” for all time.

the history of rings

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PLANNING

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WEDDING PLANNING APPS AND BLOGS ARE BECOMING A BRIDE’S BEST FRIEND.

depending on how you look at it, the fun or

TOP TIPS

the stress of planning the big day begins. Like

WeddingWire’s senior editorial

most other things, modern-day wedding

associate, Caitlin Zentgraf Krebs,

planning has gone online. In a survey

shares her secrets for staying

conducted by Mashable and theknot.com, 89

calm and organized while

Congratulations! You’re engaged. Now,

percent of people said they used wedding

planning your big day.

planning apps to make checklists, look for

Relax : Take a step back from the

gowns,

track

stress and remember to keep

countdowns. Of those respondents, 70

stay

organized

and

calm, cool and collected. We

percent started creating Pinterest boards

suggest regularly exercising,

before they even got engaged and 51 percent

eating healthy meals and

became “more realistic with their pins after

squeezing in the spa for a

they got engaged.” Clearly, the need for

mani/pedi. After all, you need your

online organization has become an essential

bling to shine!

part of the process for those planning their

Delegate: Your family and

upcoming nuptials.

friends are there to help. Feel free

There’s no shortage of online wedding

to give them a handful of tasks to

planning tools either. Sites like Pinterest,

conquer from your ever-growing

WeddingWire, Lover.ly and The Knot all offer

to-do list.

unique ways for couples to manage their to-

Have a Plan B : Resist the urge

do lists, keep track of inspirational images

to check the weather every hour

and ideas, host registries and create personal websites, among other things. WeddingWire even launched

on the hour for rain. It will simply

a WedSocial app to help guests stay informed of all the details regarding the couple’s special day. Pinterest has also

cause you more stress. However,

become an essential part of planning because it allows users to bookmark inspirational images, videos and ideas

that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t

on a personal page and/or share with others.

have a Plan B. Have Fun : The entire planning

And while online planning tools aren’t replacing traditional wedding planners, they are acting as

process allows you to get those

supplemental guides. These sites can help brides find

creative juices flowing. There’s no

local vendors, follow experts and be creative. It seems

judgment in having a Pinterest

like the ideas are endless online; the hardest part won’t

inspiration board! Your wedding is

be finding inspiration, but making decisions to narrow

supposed to be a reflection of

down what you really want.

your relationship, right?

Savor It : From the engagement

WeddingWire’s senior editorial associate, Caitlin Zentgraf Krebs, says current wedding trends include

party to the goodbye BBQ, you’ll

laser-cut

feel the love when surrounded by

invitations,

greenery

arrangements,

(especially seeded eucalyptus and succulents), rose

all your family and friends. Be

gold jewelry, temporary tattoos as favors and of

sure to take a moment to step

course, Ed Sheeran’s Thinking Out Loud song for the

back and soak it all in.

first dance.

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S E C T I O N

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CENTO AND NEW BAROCCO COLLECTIONS

scene

HAUTE LOOKS

ON THE RED CARPET TREND

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Giuliana Rancic

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Brittany Snow

Vanessa Hudgens

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Earring clusters and climbers give new meaning to the phrase “star studded.”

IMAGE COURTESY OF SUTRA

BY JILLIAN LAROCHELLE

trends

EAR embellishments

This season, statement earrings continue to come out on top of the hot trend list. Ear climbers, earring jackets and long, slender tassels with gemstones lead our favorite fashion picks.

wear it 2 ways!

From top, left: Forevermark diamond ear climbers, 18K, $4,300 (also shown bottom, center); Stephen Webster Jewels Verne pearl drop earrings, sterling silver, $550; Reis-Nichols diamond studs with jackets, 14K, $1,275; Stephen Webster Forget Me Knot tassel earrings, sterling silver, $795; Reis-Nichols sapphire & diamond earrings, 18K, $11,700.

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timepieces

Top (L-R): Jeremy Renner, Ethan Hawke, Lily Tomlin, Robert Downey, Jr. Bottom (L-R): Clive Owen, Diane Kruger

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Jaeger-LeCoultre is a film world favorite. BY BRIAN SCOTT LIPTON

n 1833, when Antoine LeCoultre opened his first watchmaking workshop, the cinema was still more than half a century from being invented. Now, more than 100 years later, Swiss watchmaking giant Jaeger-LeCoultre is at the forefront of sponsoring both established and up-and-coming film artists, and its extraordinary timepieces are gracing the wrists of some of the most glamorous and accomplished actors in show business. The match between these

two industries makes perfect sense to Jaeger-LeCoultre, as both are inspired by longstanding traditions and both are committed to the quest of absolute excellence.

Jaeger-LeCoultre’s involvement with international cinema began in the last decade, when the company became an official partner of the prestigious Venice International Film Festival, where it now confers the annual Glory to the Filmmaker Award. In 2013, Jaeger-LeCoultre began a major involvement with the nonprofit Film Society of Lincoln Center in New York, launching the Filmmaker in Residence Program; it is also a major sponsor of the Society’s annual Chaplin Award Gala, where honorees have included Oscar winners Meryl Streep, Sidney Poitier and Robert Redford.

The watchmaker recently entered into its second year as a sponsor of the Los Angeles Film Festival and is also actively involved with such events as the Toronto International Film Festival, the Shanghai International Film Festival and the Cannes Film Festival.

In addition, Jaeger-LeCoultre timepieces have recently been seen on the arms of Robert Downey Jr. (who wore a pink gold Geophysic 1958 timepiece to the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival), Ethan Hawke (who sported the Master Hometime at the 2015 BAFTAs) and Jeremy Renner (who had on the company’s new Master Ultra Thin Tourbillon at the New York premiere of Mission Impossible:Rogue Nation).

Among its brand ambassadors are actors Diane Kruger and Clive Owen.

“I have been a huge fan of their brand for a while,” says Owen. “I owned some before they even approached me, so it was a really organic coming together.”

Jaeger-LeCoultre has not only beoome one of the watch world’s shining stars, but one of the film world’s favorite watches.

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Quality

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Star

trends

SUBTLY

sensual

Fall is a season of peek-a-boo metals, natural gem hues, and body-skimming shapes.

BY LORRAINE DEPASQUE

W

ith long, body-gliding necklaces and earrings, gems in nude and nature-inspired hues, and openwork metals that are tastefully suggestive, it’s a jewelry season that’s all about effortless elegance. There’s a sexiness, too, but it’s subtle. “Fashion right now is very focused on ethereal loveliness,” says David Wolfe, creative director of international forecasting agency The Doneger Group in New York City. “We’re in a sort of backlash movement, with an almost refreshing return to innocence. Fashion and accessories have lots of lacy looks, pastry-icing colors, and plenty of sweetness and light.”

Jewelry blogger Monica Stephenson of iDazzle has seen signs of this lighter mood since the beginning of the year, when she attended fine

jewelry’s VicenzaOro fair in Vicenza, Italy. As website editor of the Contemporary Jewelry Design Group (CJDG), she noted, “Many of the jewelry shapes are distilled down to their essence, simplified and stylized. There are lots of lyrical shapes, like scrolls, open-work, and lacy filigree.” As for the notable trending motifs, “Nature rules. Butterflies, flowers, and leaves,” she related.

What else is new? Says Stephenson: “Negative space is everywhere, with cutouts and open-work in every conceivable pattern. So your skin becomes part of the design, revealed where the jewelry becomes undone.”

Consider adding a few of these contemporary “space-y” styles, starting with a bangle bracelet, ring, or collar necklace.

THAT 70s SHOW IS BACK Everything old is new again. For example, chokers certainly hark back to the 1970s, according to Wolfe. “We’re definitely revisiting the 1970s in fashion,” he notes. “There’s so much fringe—long, short, color, silk—any kind of fringe.” In stores this year, you’ve spotted it on many of those everyday cool-again hobo handbags, right? “Now, it’s hit the jewelry world in a big way, too,” says Edelstein. “There are sexy, swingy, fringy details in all kinds of designs, from simple earrings to major necklaces.

We’re talking tassels, full sweeps, and micro-drapes in metal and in stones. It’s fun and flirty, and the movement is eye-catching.”

Speaking of eye-catching, gems this season aren’t as bold and bright as in cool-weather months in the recent past. Nonetheless, they are a feast for the eyes, particularly because many of the on-trend hues also evoke that fashion-fun era of singers Stevie Nicks, Cher and Donna Summer. “Lots of 1970s colors are being revived, like browns, yellows, caramels and neutrals,” says Wolfe. “So, this fall and winter, the same neutrals that you saw in spring, which were light, have now gone dark.

They’re getting pops of color with sunshine yellows and all different blues.” In jewelry, lots of luxe brands have added brown diamonds to their designs and, as in clothing, there are often monochromatic mixes of From top: Marco Bicego Goa necklace, 18K, $7,080; Plevé Cinnamon diamond mosaic necklace, 18K, $2,420; Penny Preville aquamarine and diamond earrings, 18K, $5,660

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cream, cognac and champagne.

With a soft color palette so in-vogue, be sure to add something in opal to your jewelry wardrobe. The gem that exploded onto the fashion scene last year just keeps getting more popular. The whole spectrum of blues, in fact, is something to think about this season. In addition to opal, ask your jeweler to show you some new designs in blue chalcedony, labradorite, blue quartz, aquamarine, Larimar, blue zircon, tanzanite or blue sapphire.

Pretty-in-pink stones are also spotlighted in many new collections, especially morganite and pink sapphire. And now’s the time to ask about the different peachy shades—maybe light orange sapphire or peach moonstone—which are reminiscent of the 1970s sun-kissed oranges.

THE TOP THREE NECKLACES Wolfe calls the current fashion mood we’re in “one of gentle modernism— Xanax-to-wear. Cool, calm and collected. Relaxed, sublime simplicity.” So how do you keep this easygoing mindset front-and-center during your jewelry shopping this season? Well, there are three must-have necklaces for an au courant look: Y-necklaces, long station chains, and short n’ slim chokers/collars.

“Layering has also reached new lengths,” Stephenson noted on her blog, while previewing luxury collections at the Italian show. “I saw new mid-length necklaces, but they were almost always layered, worn with shorter and longer lengths.” Longer chains with stations, often very inventive and asymmetrical, are also important,” she said. “They’re very versatile—when doubled up, your look completely changes.”

In her blog, Cindy’s TrendTracker, Cindy Edelstein, president of the

Fashion right now is very focused on ethereal loveliness. Lots of lacy looks, pastry-icing colors, and plenty of sweetness and light.” – David Wolfe Jeweler’s Resource Bureau, talked about the shorter necklaces, saying, “Fashion is definitely ripe for the choker. Maybe it’s a thing that comes and goes with rising hemlines and dipping cleavage.”

SLENDER, SEXY AND SOMETIMES STACKED Despite what Wolfe calls “a pretty fashion period in time, not dominatrix and leathery,” the newest jewelry often manages to call attention to various body parts. As iDazzle’s Stephenson explains, popular designs with the negative-space openness allow your skin to show through.

Beyond that, however, shapes themselves are super-sensual. Ultra-long Ynecklaces dip daringly downward toward plunging necklines, while lengthy matchstick-thin stiletto earrings slightly and suggestively swing from the lobe, ending just above the shoulder.

If you decide on a great pair of stilettos, Edelstein recommends that “you might want to also think about wearing a single stud or ear climber or cuff on just one ear.” Indeed, that’s one fashion-forward way to “layer” earrings. And, because jewelry in general is about slender silhouettes this year, stacking everything is more popular than ever. Quite simply, it’s one of those years when the more you pile on, the more on-trend you’ll look.

Top, from left: Reis-Nichols necklace featuring 18.35 carat opal with .67 carat tsavorite & 1.39 ctw diamonds, 18K, $16,995; Zoe Chicco waterfall fringe earrings with diamonds, 14K, $935; Doves hematite, mother of pearl & diamond bangle, 18K, $3,730

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community

Giving Back Employees donate time to those in need in our community.

Reis-Nichols has always been committed to giving back to those in need through the Watch Battery Charity Program and silent auction donations. This year, the Nichols family generously decided to provide community service hours and opportunities to all employees each quarter. Starting in April, teams of staff members had the chance to visit Joy’s House, Second Helpings, Indy Reads, and even help build a house for Habitat for Humanity.

Joy’s House is an adult day service that provides care for adults living with physical and mental challenges while providing respite for caregivers. When staff visited, they enjoyed a fantastic day doing morning exercises, playing cards and bringing laughter and smiles to their guests. Cole stole the show and even made a new friend (pictured far right, bottom).

At Second Helpings, teams cut and prepared vegetables and meat to be used in meals the next day. More than 3,500 hot, nutritious meals are prepared each day by Second Helpings and distributed to 75 local social service agencies that feed people in need.

During the Habitat for Humanity build, staff members dove in, got dirty and spent the day working on a home for a very deserving individual named Jasmine. The Reis-Nichols crew helped put on rooďŹ ng, built an access for the attic, secured the structure to the concrete and prepared windows and doorways for installation.

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Here, a few photo highlights from our visits. Check the hashtag #RNGivesBack on Instagram & Twitter for more photos!

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

FALL/WINTER 2015