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FEATURES4 Events

9 Designers: David & Sybil Yurman

10 Trends 2 Watch (also 22, 38, 42)

14 Hot Watches

18 Interview: BJ Nichols on the State of the Industry

20 Trends: Strong & Soft

24 Heavenly Rings

25 Brides So Beautiful

26 Reis-Nichols Bridal Collection

28 All That Glitters: Designer Bridal

32 Wedding Bands

34 Giving Back

36 Spotlight: Faber-Castell

40 Color of the Year: Emerald

44 Profile: Aaron Basha

46 Eats: Food for Thought

48 Community: Butler’s New Blue

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REIS-NICHOLS JEWELERS CONTINUES ITS LONGSTANDING TRADITION OFHOSTING FUN EVENTS TO ENTERTAIN CLIENTS AND BENEFIT CHARITABLE CAUSES.

John Hardy owner and creative director, Guy Bedarida, with bellydancers at the Morrocan themed jewelry preview party, thrown during his visit toIndianapolis.

Colts cheerleaders Megan & Kristine visit the Greenwood store.

Jessica Kim

The Reis-Nichols crew at the John Hardy

Red Room event in Broad

Ripple.

Gus & Katy Perrotta BJ Nichols, with Chef Sam Brown, donat-

Reis-Nichols sponsors the Melissa Etheridge concert at The Palladium.

Therese Lopshire, Jeff Price, Monica Price

Lavonda Ezell & Darrianne Christian

Ryan Ball & Anna Morgan

The DeHavens & the Van Der Meulens meet Melissa


SEE & BE SEEN


client, George Werner, makes a big donation to support our charityfundraising campaign to purchase a new food delivery van for Second Helpings.

Our employees sponsored a needyNational Guard Family at Christmastime.

Lori Roberts & Rupert Boneham

Nationalrecording artist Jon McLaugh-lin performs at

Reis-Nichols for the holiday

party.

Dr. David & Karen Trigg Nicole Nicoloff, Adrienne Gallagher, Brandon Nicoloff

Winner of our Fire & Ice contest at the Indiana Ice hockey game.

Kerstin & Brian Regele with Colts mascot BLUE

Anne-Marie & Marty Dezelan

Sandy Lagrotte & Carie Brock

Jennie Devoe, BJ Nichols, Rob Devoe


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Arie Luyendyk Jr. presented Reis-Nichols gifts to lucky girls whogathered at the IMA to watch the season premiere of The Bachelor.

Butler Blue II & III visit Reis-Nichols for a new custom dog collar.

Tina Pagano & Kalen Irsay

Reis-Nichols customer Marty Posch surprised his girlfriend Debbie with a whimsical proposal and a beautifulReserveDiamondengagement ring.

Cole Hale & Steve Kass Aaron Bennett, Guy Bedarida, Natalie Nierman

Belly dancing sisters Camila & Anna Cavalcante

The Irsay sisters and baby Lockey

Terri Lagore, Azar Beik, Rick Lagore

Diana & Mark Zukerman


‘‘We create art for people to wear.” With those words, David and Sybil Yurman articulated an enduring visionfor their company, America’s foremost jewelry house for

over 30 years. From the very beginning, their belief that art is personal —that the artist’s world is unique and the creative process is an expression ofthe artist’s aesthetic — made using the word ‘jewelry’ seem insufficient.‘Jewelry’ doesn’t entirely encompass David Yurman’s vision of what he iscreating, nor does it express his passion for the creative process, his love ofdesign and his refusal to be led by conventional wisdom.

His interest in sculpting began early, at just 13 yearsold. During summers off from high school, David studiedart, working as an apprentice to Cuban sculptor ErnestoGonzales in Provincetown, Massachusetts. In his 20s, hehitchhiked to California, joining other artists in Big Sur,and immersing himself in the culture and lifestyle of thebohemian community. Moving back to his native NewYork City several years later to pursue his passion forsculpture and form, he served apprenticeships undermaster sculptors Jacques Lipschitz, Hans Van de Bovenkamp and TheodoreRozack — experiences he describes as life-altering. Then, another call fromdestiny: the chance meeting of his muse and future wife and partner, Sybil.

His romantic nature inspired, he sculpted a piece of jewelry as a giftfor her. She wore it to an art gallery opening and the owner, taken withthe design, asked if David had more to sell. He recalls, “I couldn’timagine recreating something so personal that I had made for Sybil, soI said ‘no.’ But at the very same moment, Sybil said ‘yes’ — and, like that,

we found ourselves in the jewelry business.” Though he never set out to be a jewelry

designer, working closely with Sybil, a painterin her own right, led him to explore differentavenues of artistic expression. For the twohalves of the famed Yurman design team,their collaboration as artists epitomizes the

very essence of yin and yang. “Wecomplement each other,” says Sybil,

“and that creates a dynamic unity.Together, we create something biggerthan us, sometimes larger than lifeitself.” While David sees the world

through the lens of a sculptor, with arefined sense of proportion and a three-

dimensional perspective, his muse sees theworld as a kaleidoscope of emotion, color,

form and movement. After years of designing sculptural jewelry that was sold at craft shows

and galleries, it was David’s creation of the cable bracelet, a twisted helix ofsterling silver wire composed of multiple strands, thatput his name on the proverbial map. The piece becamean instant icon, a contemporary classic that has servedas the thread that runs through all of the collections.Deemed a phenomenon in the jewelry world, DavidYurman’s handcrafted creations — silver paired withgold, and diamonds and semi-precious stones set insilver — were revolutionary. The pieces, with ancientGothic and Egyptian references, blended classic withcontemporary styling. “We bridged the gap between

fashion and fine jewelry, and we used art as the bridge,” says David.For David and Sybil Yurman, beautiful jewelry is not the end result

of a simple technique or a single element. Outstanding quality andextraordinary craftsmanship are achieved from a foundation of artisticexcellence. Over 30 years later, what began as an artist’s passion forsculpture and a painter’s love for color has turned into a jewelry housethat continues in the classic tradition of the guild, but pushes theboundaries of convention with imagination and innovation.

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Crossing Over“In the new Crossover

collection [far left], wecombine smooth and cable

cords to create contrast,texture and a sense of

movement. It’s really a symbolof the way Sybil and I work

together: everything we do isintertwined.”

—David Yurman

DESIGNERS

“We use artto bridge the gap between fashion

and fine jewelry.” David Yurman

WORKING ARTISTS

Sybil Yurman remains David’s muse. And so much more.

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TRENDS2WATCHEarringsReis-Nichols

Jewelers 18K white gold teardrops with diamonds,

$5,850.

DressV-neck ruffle, $46.

BraceletReis-Nichols Jewelers 14K

white gold & diamond, $35,995.

RingReis-Nichols Jewelers 18K white gold with diamonds, $4,215.

NecklaceReis-Nichols Jewelers 18K white gold with diamonds, $18,900.

BeltBlack & white snakeskin.

Nail PolishEssie in Chinchilly, $8.

Ulta in The Jungle Look, $6.

Clothing provided by dottiecouture.com


BraceletDavid Yurman three-row Confetti, 18K yellow gold with diamonds, $6,700.


NecklacePenny Preville 18K yellow

gold turquoise withdiamonds, $3,135.

DressFloral lace in cream, $52.

BeltLight brown braided.

EarringsPenny Preville 18K yellow gold with

diamonds, $4,875.

BootsLight brown cowboy.


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BlouseMint bow-back, $39.

NecklacesDavid Yurman Peacock bead,

$1,250;Tuxedo bead,

$950.

BraceletsDavid Yurman buckle bracelet, $425; aqua

chalcedony cuff bracelet, $1,825; cable bangle,

$350; crossover bangle, $875.

EarringsDavid Yurman silver

crossover hoops, $375.

SkirtBlack ethnic print, $46.


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HOT WATCHESWOMEN’SA WATCH FOR EVERY OCCASION

WORK

PARTY

PLAY

David YurmanClassic$5,600

TWSteelCanteen$550

TWSteelCEO Tech

Kelly RowlandEdition$1,295

ChanelJ12 white

ceramic$18,700

RolexDatejust$17,800

TissotT-Race$650

BreitlingGalactic$5,420

TAG HeuerFormula 1$1,800

MichelePark Jelly Bean

$345

TAG HeuerCarrera $5,100

Jaeger-LeCoultreRendez-Vous$15,600

CartierTank Anglaise

$8,600


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David Beckham. A global icon who insists on perfection. Precision and

style. A legend forged by accomplishments. On his wrist is the Breitling

Transocean Chronograph Unitime, the ultimate traveler’s watch.

Manufacture Breitling Caliber B05, officially chronometer-certified by

the COSC, endorsed by a 5-year Breitling warranty. High-performance

selfwinding chronograph. Universal time function enabling permanent

readings of the time in all 24 timezones thanks to a patented mechanism

and an ultra-user-friendly crown-operated correction system. Comfort and

elegance for first-class travelers. Signed Breitling.

WORLDCLASS TRAVELERS

Available in stainless steel or 18K red gold

BREITLING.COM


HOT WATCHESMEN’SA WATCH FOR EVERY OCCASION

WORK

PARTY

PLAY

TW SteelCanteen$695

BreitlingNavitimer 01$9,020

PaneraiLuminor 1950

$10,400

Jaeger-LeCoultreReverso Squadra

$11,600

IWCPortuguese$7,900

RolexDatejust II

$11,650

IWCAquatimerGalapagos$6,900

TissotT-Race

$650

David YurmanShelby 1000$7,200

TAG HeuerAquaracer

$2,700

Jaeger-LeCoultreDuométreá Quantiéme$36,300

CartierCalibre

de Cartier$7,700


Watches are said to be recession-proof; arethey?Yes, I believe they are. A truly iconic timepiece isresistant to trend and fashion changes. If properlycared for, a fine watch will last a lifetime.Proving the intrinsically recession-proof nature offine watches, our watch business in 2012 was verystrong despite the generally precarious economyand the fact that it was an election year. And inseveral of our watch brands, it

was the more expensive pieces that sold best.

What are some of your current best sellers for menand women?For men, the Rolex Professional models are very strongsellers. The Datejust II in both stainless steel and steelwith yellow gold. Patek Philippe remains strong as doTag Heuer’s Aquaracer and Carrera models. IWC andJaeger -LeCoultre are across-the-board strong sellers.

For women, we do great with Rolex’s 36mm and31mm with diamond dial and diamond bezels in all typesof metals. Also, Cartier’s oversized Ballon Bleu and PatekPhilippe’s Twenty-Four in all metals.

You obviously believe that watches are a good investment…Yes I do. But that said, you should never buy a watch strictly as an investment.You should buy a watch to wear, enjoy and then hand down to a loved onewhen the time comes. However, it can be historically proven that certainbrands (Patek Philippe, Rolex, Panerai) are generally good investments if youown the watch long enough.

What kind of training is needed to be a watchmaker in your store?Schooling. Apprenticeships. Experience. Continuous study.

Other than selling watches, what services do you offer?Everything from changing batteries and watch band sizing to completerestoration or overhaul of timepieces.

How often should a fine watch be serviced? What’s involved?It depends on the watch, but on average, every three to five years. For a

complete overhaul, the watch is completely disassembled and each part ischecked for wear and tear. Then worn or damaged parts are replaced, thewatch is reassembled and lubricated. Finally it’s tested for accuracy and waterresistance to be sure it has been brought back to its original condition.

What is your personal favorite watch and why?My favorite watch brand is Rolex because it is a timepiece that you can weareverywhere, every day without any major issues.

What’s the most expensive/outrageous watch you’ve sold recently?The most expensive watch that I’ve sold recently was a Patek Philipperetrograde Perpetual Calendar in platinum for $115,000.

What are the important watch trends for 2013 and beyond?The average millimeter size on watches is starting to trend fromoversized back to “normal.” Also important: “old-school”classic dress watches are coming back, e.g. Calatrava, Portofino

and the Piaget Ultra Thin.

What’s the most common misconception people haveabout watches?

The most common misconception about fine timepieces isthat they have a lifetime warranty and that they will last

forever without proper maintenance. Before we sell any watch,our staff is trained to teach the client how to wear and maintainit.

What does a person’s watch say about him or her?It has been said that “A fine timepiece does not just tell the time, it tellssomething about the wearer.” People wear different watches for a variety ofreasons. A watch is a reflection of one’s personal style. (The same might besaid about one’s shoes, suits, car, etc...)

Why should customers buy watches at Reis-Nichols rather thanfrom the competition?At Reis-Nichols, we focus on building and maintaining relationships with ourcustomers. These relationships are based on our expertise, professionalismand our ability to understand the client and his or her lifestyle. We also havea vast assortment of the right brands, which is an invaluable asset and offersthe client an unmatched selection all in one place.

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FOCUS: INTERVIEW by Karen Alberg Grossman

A CONVERSATION WITH REIS-NICHOLS’ OWNER B.J. NICHOLS.

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From gelato greens to sherbet purples, jewelry’s newest pastelgem palette looks simply delicious! And this spring andsummer, the sweetest delicately hued designs are those that

spotlight the stone as the star. As the precious metal plays more of asupporting role in many of the new pieces, four interesting stone cutsin particular are adding to the latest statement jewelry’s drama:cabochons, checkerboards, rose cuts and slices.

THE COLOR STORYAlthough bright Emerald is 2013’s Color of the Year, according tointernational color authority The Pantone Color Institute, most of theother leading hues of spring and summer are toned down, moremuted. In a one-on-one interview, Pantone’s executive director,Leatrice Eiseman (often referred to as the “International Color Guru”)explains: “The first half of this year is more about less-bold shadesthat help us find harmony in the frantic pace of our everyday lives.That said, however, today we have a lot of trans-seasonal colors.”

Exactly what colors are at the top of this proliferation of pastels?For women, there are 10 key shades, but here Eiseman discusses fourof those that are especially significant to new luxury jewelrycollections this season: Dusk Blue, Grayed Jade, African Violet andLinen. “You need to try a touch of all these on-trend colors in someway. And buying a beautiful piece of colored stone jewelry is a greatplace to start — because it’s like dipping your toe into new colorwaters. But just be sure it’s good color, from a quality brand and arespected jeweler that you trust.”

SOME PERFECT PASTELS On that note, here are some of the pretty-in-pastel gems that finejewelry brands are focusing on this season. Because they’re fashionforward, you’ll often find them in pieces that are important to add toyour jewelry wardrobe, like multi-strand bracelets and necklaces, powerpendants, dramatic drop earrings and epically sized fashion rings.Dreamy Greens. Prasiolite, opal, chalcedony, moonstone, agate, greenamethyst, jade, peridot, tsavorite, chrysoprase, tourmaline, greensapphire, green diamonds. And emerald, of course, because Emerald isthe Color of the Year! Pretty Purples. Quartz, jade, moonstone, amethyst, mother-of-pearl,purple sapphire. Be-in-Style Blues. Moonstone, blue topaz, labradorite, blue cat’s eye,blue agate, aquamarine, turquoise, chalcedony, blue quartz, iolite,lapis-lazuli, sapphire, tanzanite, zircon, blue diamonds. The Right Whites. Rutilated quartz, agate, pearls, moonstone, mother-of-pearl, white coral, champagne diamonds and linen-like shades ofrough-cut diamonds.

TRENDS

STRONG& SOFT

For warm-weather style, giant gems in subtle shades are oh-so-cool!

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David Yurman prasiolite& diamond ring, $1,125;Roberto Coin amethyst & diamond ring, $8,300;David Yurman pinkchalcedony ring, $875.

StephenWebster blue cats eyeSuperstudpendant, $795.

MarcoBicegomixedsapphiredangleearrings,$3,310.

RobertoCoinbracelet,$6,200.

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Nail PolishButter in Rosie Lee, $14, from

8FIFTEEN.

Clothing provided by

NecklaceDavid Yurman three-

row multi-chain,

Blouse

SkinniesRag & Bone white with

perforated leather

ShoesMia ribbon heel, from

14 Districts.

EarringsStephen Webster

BraceletStephen Webster Superstud cuff,

WatchRolex Submariner


Clothing provided byprovided

EarringsIppolita silver

Dress

Sunglasses

8FIFTEEN.

BanglesIppolita set of 3 silver

RingStephen Webster Superstud crystal

NailPolish &

GlossButter in Come to Bed, polish $14 & lip gloss $17, from

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NecklacesHonora druzy


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HEAVENLY RINGS

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All settings are 18 karat white gold. Center diamonds sold separately.

In a marriage, the only thing that’s equal to love… is trust. When it’s built on trust,a marriage is truly made in heaven, and that’s the inspiration for the HeavenlyBridal Collection. Our expert diamond cutters know how to release all of adiamond’s inner beauty to make it shine as brilliantly as the stars in the heavens.Diamonds are then set with finesse, in elegant, sophisticated settings skillfullycrafted in our own store, by our own award-winning Reis-Nichols jewelrydesigners. When trust meets expertise, the result is heavenly…

With pavédiamonds $2995

With bar setdiamonds $1295

With flush set sprinkleddiamonds $1995, matchingband $1295

With pavé diamondaccent $1295

With channel setdiamonds $1295,matching band$995

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HAND-CRAFTED DETAILINGSettings clockwise from top: 14K two-toned

$1715. 14K with shoulders $1690. 14K with centerdiamond included $4500, matching band $655.14K split-shank $2815, matching band $1125. 14Kcriss-cross $2205, matching band $1135. Center

diamonds sold separately.

BRILLIANT WITH SPARKLESettings from left: Platinumswirl ring $8150. 14K halo

$1995, matching band$1340. 14K multi-band$1635. Center diamonds

sold separately.

REIS-NICHOLSCOLLECTION

Discover a fabulous variety of exceptional engagement and weddingrings designed and created exclusively at Reis-Nichols Jewelers.

“A jewelry shop of our size andtalent is rare these days,” states

BJ Nichols, owner andpresident. “We are able to offer a

full range of services, from asimple jewelry repair to anintricate and dimensional

custom-designed piece Mostimportantly, when we design

and create jewelry right here inIndianapolis, customers don’t

have to pay more to get thequality they want.”

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Contemporary

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TRADITIONAL AND TIMELESSSettings from top: 14K solitaire$1130, matching band $885. 14K

with channel set diamonds$1330, matching band $1250. 14Kprong set $3100. Platinum three-

stone round $5400. 18K whitegold Asscher cut $2495. Center


SLEEK AND SOPHISTICATEDSettings from top: 18K solitaire $595, matching

band $395. 14K with channel set diamonds $2835.18K solitaire with bar accent $1995. Center


BRIDAL

Reis-Nichols Jewelers is home to a state-of-the-art jewelry design andmanufacturing facility. The artisans have more than 150 years of combined

experience, each with his or her own expertise.

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18K settings, from left to right: Band $2150, matching ring $3200. $3050. $4150. Center diamonds sold separately.

14K settings, from left to right: $3555. $2180. $3665. $1730. Center diamonds sold separately.

BRIDAL

Diamond rings left to right: Platinum solitaire $8900, matching band $695. 18K swirl halo ring $10,585. 18K halo ring $30,950. Platinum five-diamond band $5700.

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Settings left to right: 14K band $1830, matching ring $2110. 18K band $2985, matching ring $2090. 18K band $3130, matching ring $3330.Center diamonds sold separately.

18K settings, from left to right: $3675. $3940. $4765. $4665. Center diamonds sold separately.

ALL THATGLITTERS18K settings left to right: $4170. $2940. $4630. $3560. Center diamonds sold separately.

Discover an exceptional array of designer engagement and wedding rings at Reis-Nichols Jewelers.

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THE UNIVERSAL STANDARD BY WHICH GEMS ARE JUDGED.

Natural DiamondNot Synthetic

Color Grade

E

Clarity Grade

VS1

Cut Grade

Excellent

Laser Inscription Registry NumberGIA 16354621

Carat Weight

1.53

A GIA report is certainty from the source.

As creator of the 4Cs and the International Diamond Grading System ™,

GIA sets the standards for diamond assessment, worldwide. Unbiased. Scientifi c.

A report from GIA gives you a clear understanding of your diamond’s quality.

Look for GIA Diamond Grading Reports and the jewelers who off er them. www.4cs.gia.edu

PEACE OF MIND STARTS WITH PROOF OF QUALITY.


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A simple, stunning band of diamondscan speak volumes to the world… or perhaps, to only you.

When worn on the left hand ring finger, a diamondwedding band traditionally tells all that you are married. It’sa universal symbol of love and commitment. It states “I’mtaken” without the wearer having to say a word. Anddiamond bands aren’t just for the ladies. “We are seeingmore and more men choose diamonds in their weddingbands than in years past,” says Cole Hale, diamond andbridal manager at Reis-Nichols Jewelers. “It’s a step upfrom the traditional plain gold band.”

When worn on the right hand, or any other finger, adiamond band can often be a symbol of one of life’s manycelebrations, or simply a classic and timeless fashionstatement. Diamond bands are often given as gifts to marklife’s milestones, such as the birth of a baby.

“One guy came in and purchased a five-diamond bandfor his wife when she gave birth to their third child. Eachdiamond represented a member of their immediate family,”Hale recounts. “It had such a special and private meaningbehind it; she absolutely loved it.

“There have also been several career-minded womenwho have come in to purchase a diamond band forthemselves after getting a job promotion. They wear thebands as a symbol of their success,” Hale says. Gold bandssparkle brilliantly with the addition of diamonds, andsometimes may be a secret, personal celebration that onlyyou know the meaning behind.

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So much more than a band of gold....

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GIVING BACK

As a local, family-owned business, Reis-Nichols believes in giving back to area not-for-profit organizations that strengthen the community. Through the Watch Battery Program, they make a commitment to do just that.

The concept is simple. People who are in need of basic new watch batteries bring their timepieces to either Reis-Nichols store location, and they replace them. There is no charge for this service; they simply ask customers to make a donation to the local charity selected that month. Last year they collected a total of $44,000 in watch battery donations.

Nowhere will you find more skilled watchmakers than in the Reis-Nichols watch shops. Their staff has undergone extensive training and holds certifica-tions from the most respected professional organizations in the watchmaking industry.

For the last three months of 2012, the focus charity was Second Helpings, an organization that strives to eliminate hunger, empower people, and rescue food. They save both prepared and perishable food, prepare it into nutritious meals and distribute those meals to more than 60 social services organiza-tions that feed hungry people right here in Central Indiana. Second Helpings uses delivery vans to facilitate this large-scale distribution. Reis-Nichols heard they were in great need of a new vehicle, and decided to make it their goal to purchase them a new one!

Through the money raised in those three months, totaling $25,000, Reis-Nichols was able to purchase a new delivery van that will distribute meals to those in need.

The next time your watch stops ticking, bring it to Reis-Nichols, and help make a difference in the community.

Through Watch Battery Program, Second Helpings receives a new van.

With the help of the entire staff and generous donations from customers, Reis-Nichols raised $25,000 to pur-chase a brand new food delivery van for Second Helpings.


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This year Faber-Castell celebrates 252 years in business, making itone of the oldest continually operating companies in the world. Theleading manufacturer of wood-cased pencils, it also makes a variety

of other writing instruments and luxury cosmetic pencils for some of theworld’s top makeup brands.

To tell the fascinating story of Faber-Castell one must begin with KasparFaber, who lived from 1730 to 1784 in a small village outside Nuremberg,Germany. A cabinet maker by trade, he had a side business producingpencils, which he sold from a basket in the village market. Its success soonmade pencil-making the family’s primary business, and Kaspar’s son AntonWilhelm took it over upon his death. Remarkably, the site Anton Wilhelmacquired on the outskirts of Stein to build his first workshop still remainstoday as global headquarters of the A.W. Faber-Castell Company.

Each subsequent generation grew the company and its product line(inks, writing slates, slide rules, etc.), and in 1849, Lothar von Faber becamethe first to expand beyond the borders of Germany. He set up foreignsubsidiaries first in New York, and then in Vienna, London, St. Petersburg andParis. In 1870, A.W. Faber became the fifth entry in the U.S. TrademarkRegister, and today bears the distinction of being the oldest active registeredtrademark in existence. Now a roughly €600 million business, Faber-Castellemploys 7,000 people in 100 countries around the globe.

As if surviving (and growing) for more than a quarter millennium isn’tenough of an achievement, Faber-Castell is also credited with helpingpass the first trademark laws to protect brand name products; inventingthe hexagonal pencil shape; founding Germany’s first life insurance

company in 1884, still inexistence today; and being thedrawing tool of choice forartists including Vincent VanGogh, Paul Klee and cartoonistCarl Barks.

One thing that hasn’tchanged over Faber-Castell’slong and storied history is itsserious commitment tomaking the world’s highest-quality writing implements,and its motto of “doingordinary things extraordinarilywell.” The eighth generation iscurrently at the helm, led byCount Anton Wolfgang vonFaber-Castell. His wife,Countess Mary, serves asmanaging director of FCCosmetics, a division forwhich they both have aspecial affinity. (The two metwhen Faber-Castell beganmaking cosmetic pencils for

Chanel, where Mary was director of marketing.) The couple’s four children,Count Charles and Countesses Sarah, Katharina and Victoria, are currentlystudying international business, law and marketing in preparation for theirfutures within the company.

A notable highlight is the company’s pen of the year, of which only 10are produced annually; the design for 2012 featured 58 diamonds in 18Kyellow gold, along with a $90,000 price tag. Among the more attainable —but still exquisite — offerings is the E-Motion collection of ballpoint pens,like the ivory resin version pictured above. Its body will fit comfortably inyour hand, while its laser-etched crocodile pattern will surely make you theenvy of other pen connoisseurs. We are proud to offer Faber-Castellproducts, and to support a family business dedicated to upholdingtradtions much like our own.

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Most often associated with brilliant, pre-cious gemstones, the perception of Em-erald is sophisticated and luxurious. The color of growth, renewal and prosperity, no other color conveys regeneration more than green. For centuries, many countries have chosen green to represent healing and unity.

“The most abundant hue in nature, the hu-man eye sees more green than any other color in the spectrum,” said Leatrice Eise-man, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute®. “As it has throughout his-tory, multifaceted Emerald continues to sparkle and fascinate. Symbolically, Emer-ald brings a sense of clarity, renewal and rejuvenation, which is so important in to-day’s complex world. This powerful and universally appealing tone translates eas-ily to both fashion and home interiors.”

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With his distinguished good looks and old-world charm, it’slittle wonder that Aaron Basha has established himself as amajor player in the world of fine jewelry. Under his

impassioned leadership, the Aaron Basha collection has flourished,appealing to people across the globe. His charm, wit, charisma,sophistication, personal style and vision have helped propel the brandfrom New York to Europe to Dubai and beyond.

Basha is most famous for his signature collection baby shoe charms, wornby celebrities, in-the-know mothers and adoring grandmothers the worldover. Since 1990, he has designed these fine jewelry charms, charm braceletsand charm necklaces in addition to his trendsetting collection of evil eyes—the ancient talisman of good luck—as well as an exquisite collection ofunforgettable, one-of-a-kind couture pieces. The Aaron Basha collections arediverse, but each piece is infused with wit and whimsy and is designed tocelebrate life, love and good fortune.

Basha prides himself on seeking out the joy in life. Whether in theeveryday or in life’s most celebrated moments, his personal style reflectshis outlook. He believes in fanciful, whimsical, mystical elegance. “To me,the point of dressing with style is about effortless pleasure and puredelight. From our signature baby shoe charms to our evil eye collectionto our array of shirt studs and cuff links, we make dressing well an act ofexpressing whimsy and enjoyment. We are in the business of elegance,but we are also in the business of fun.

“What is life, without marking life’s milestones?” he asks. “Moments ofcelebration come and go, but the charms worn by our customers serve asdaily remembrances of life’s most precious moments. Our charms create avisual biography signifying the touchstones along life’s path. They arewoven into the fabric of life, given by mothers and fathers to daughters,husbands to wives, and children to their parents. Children grow up knowingwhich charm is ‘theirs’ and thus form a lifelong bond with our brand. Thecharms become loving representations that are cherished and handeddown from generation to generation.”

Born in 1930 to parents both in the jewelry business, Basha had anappreciation for fine metals and precious gems in his blood. Trained andcertified as a master diamond cutter by age 16, it was evident that he hadinherited the family gift. This gift, along with his passion for travel, adventureand seeking new experiences across the globe, would shape his future.

In the 1970s, Basha opened his first boutique in Canada, and in the ’80s,he opened another in London’s tony Mayfair district. But wherever heroamed, one thing remained constant: his love of family and hisappreciation of life’s most precious moments.

To celebrate the birth of his first grandchild, Basha crafted a stunningbaby shoe of gold and diamonds for his wife to wear as a charm. And sothe iconic Aaron Basha baby shoe charm was born.

“I am most happy,” Basha reveals, “when I can help people find theperfect piece to express what is in their hearts.”

THE PRINCE OF CHARMSAARON BASHA HAS MARRIED HIS PASSION FOR THE ART OF WHIMSY

WITH HIS LOVE OF FAMILY, RESULTING IN A COLLECTION THAT CELEBRATES LIFE.

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Once upon a time, everyone whocould grew vegetables in theirown “kitchen” garden, to haveeasy access to good, nutritiousfood and to supplement whatthey could purchase.

Unfortunately, as a civilization, we’ve movedfar away from the land, and most people nowget their fruits and vegetables from giant chainsupermarkets. Most of these fruits and veggiescome from industrial-sized farms, ripen in thetransport truck — instead of in the sun — andhave practically no taste and very littlenutritional value by the time we purchase themin plastic-wrapped packages.

STARTING A DELICIOUS REVOLUTION

The good news: a group of passionate anddedicated food “activists” has launched the

Good Food Movement. The overall goal is to getAmericans to eat healthier by relying more onlocally grown produce with higher nutritionalvalue, all while reducing our global carbonfootprint. In addition, there’s an emphasis onimproving children’s diets, specifically in low-income areas. Because while the number ofsupermarkets with organic produce sections,local farmers’ markets and locavore (organicfood, locally grown) restaurants has increaseddramatically, most inner-city children still live inneighborhoods served only by fast-foodrestaurants and convenience stores.

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4 Harvest from Roger Doiron’s (Kitchen Gardeners International) own

garden. 5 Famed chef Alice Waters started The Edible Schoolyard

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Alice Waters, of the renowned Berkeley, Californiarestaurant Chez Panisse, with getting the ballrolling,” says Arnell Hinkle, executive director ofCANFIT, an organization that helps communitiesimplement healthy-food programs.

About 15 years ago, over concern for a localpublic school, Waters launched The Edible SchoolyardProject. Through kitchen gardens planted on theirown public school grounds, students across thecountry learn how to plant and harvest organicproduce. The kids are then taught how to makenutritious meals from what they’ve grown.

“We’re calling for a revolution in publiceducation — the ‘Delicious Revolution,’” Watersexplains. “When the hearts and minds of ourchildren are captured by a school lunch curriculumenriched with experience in the garden,sustainability will become the lens through whichthey see the world.”

The Good Food Movement got another boostwhen First Lady Michelle Obama planted a kitchengarden at the White House in 2009. She wasinspired to do so by a grassroots advocacycampaign led by Roger Doiron, director of KitchenGardeners International.

Doiron is a modern-day Pied Piper for thebenefits of kitchen gardens. Knowing that whenEleanor Roosevelt planted a “victory” garden at theWhite House in the 1940s, it inspired 40 percent ofthe U.S. population to follow suit, he figured Mrs.Obama’s enthusiasm for the cause might have asimilar effect.

“The commercially grown foods we’re eatingtoday are significantly less nutritious than they werejust 30 years ago,” Doiron points out. “What we needare millions of people joining the movement byplanting four-season kitchen gardens right in theirown back — or front — yards. This produce provideshealthy meals for families and any excess can bedonated to local food pantries.”

THE IMPORTANCE OF URBAN FARMING

As the population explodes and urban areas continueto encroach on farmland, the ability to grow morenutritious food in less space becomes paramount.

Will Allen, CEO of Growing Power, is anurban-farming guru, admired and revered byeveryone in the Good Food Movement. Allen’smission is to get nutritious, organic food grownwith the smallest environmental impact. Using hismethods, Growing Power’s two-acre urban lot inMilwaukee, Wisconsin, produces enough healthyfood to feed 10,000 people.

Some of these methods include: greenhouses

and “hoop” houses (made from plastic sheeting andplywood) that are composted with the richestfertilizer, verimcompost, made from worms (heatgenerated from the composting process also warmsthe greenhouses in winter); aquaponics, a symbioticmethod of growing certain plants and fish together;and raising crops and animals (bees, chickens, ducks,goats) sustainably, without chemicals.

Growing Power not only raises healthy food in acompact urban space, they run extensive programsfor inner-city and disadvantaged youths to get theminterested in and involved with the process. Theyalso hold workshops and travel around the countrytraining others how to replicate their results.

Allen, winner of a Ford Foundation leadershipgrant, a MacArthur “genius” award, and a spot onMrs. Obama’s “Let’s Move” team, states: “We have tochange where and how food is grown right now,because we are malnourishing ourselves to death.Today, most people live in urban areas, yet manyhave very limited access to healthy, nutritious food.What’s needed is a Good Food Revolution.”

GET ON BOARD THE GOODFOOD REVOLUTION

All of these organizations offer advice, classesand workshops. Kitchen Gardeners Internationalcan help anyone plant a kitchen garden. If youdon’t have the space, find a community gardenwith help from the American CommunityGardening Association. Learn how to get akitchen garden planted at your local public schoolthrough The Edible Schoolyard Project. And, ifyou want to start or join an urban farming projectin your community, attend a Growing Powerworkshop. As Thomas Jefferson said: “Cultivatorsof the earth are the most valuable citizens.”

Learn More: Good Food Movement ResourcesACGA communitygarden.orgCANFIT canfit.orgEdible Schoolyard Project edibleschoolyard.orgGrowing Power growingpower.orgKitchen Gardeners International kgi.orgWindowfarms windowfarms.com

Our Global Kitchen: Food, Nature, Cultureexhibit at the American Museum of NaturalHistory, through August 2013

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Butler Blue III (pictured here), better known as “Trip,” isan adorable furry face you won’t soon forget. Trip hasofficially assumed mascot duties at Butler University

following the first-ever “Changing of the Collar” ceremony onMarch 9. Butler Blue II (“Blue”), is retiring after nine years atthe helm. Blue is the winningest and most-decorated ButlerUniversity mascot in the school’s long history.

Trip was born on December 23, 2011 at Kong King Kenneland made his debut on February 18, 2012. He’s been trailingBlue ever since. Thanks to help from Reis-Nichols Jewelers, anew University tradition has been born. Reis-Nichols andButler University have partnered to commission a newcustom collar used for the ceremony and for future officialevents.

With a regal blue leather base, this new official customcollar features sterling silver embellishments including theUniversity seal, athletic logo, Butler Blue logo and mascotnames. “We’re honored that Butler entrusted Reis-Nicholswith this meaningful project,” said BJ Nichols, President.Reis-Nichols was also commissioned to create a Chain ofOffice piece worn by the University President at eachcommencement ceremony. Keep an eye out for Trip (and hisexceptional collar) on the sidelines of Butler’s NCAA gamesfor years to come!

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