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Dear Friends,As spring blooms this year, so does color in both fashion and accessories. Here at Bruce G. Weber PreciousJewels, we seek out trendsetting jewelry to accent every wardrobe. A set of gemstone-adorned bangles or avibrant cocktail ring brings a splash of color to a neutral outfit or accentuates a bold look.

Spring 2012 is rich with color that brightens up not only our moods, but also our appearance. Bruce G. WeberPrecious Jewels can help you accessorize your favorite ensembles. Whether you are looking for a conversationstarter or a subtle yet chic accessory, we’re proud to offer an extensive array of jewelry and timepieces.

Throughout this issue you’ll find contemporary takes on the blending of color in fashion. Pale and vivid hues run together to create looks with vibrant color or demure beauty. Once again, we’ve assembled a fun fashion section, and this time we’ve added men’s looks too. We think you’ll see some interesting combinations, and hopefully find a few pieces for your wish list.

We hope that after you’ve looked through this issue we’ll see you at Bruce G. Weber Precious Jewels. We are truly happiest when we see how a piece of jewelry from one of our fine collections can make you feelextraordinary. With our expertise, we can assist you in creating an exceptional look for spring and summer.We’re dedicated to making you look and feel your best no matter what the occasion.

We look forward to seeing you soon.

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FEATURES1 Welcome Letter

4 Our People: Shelly Byrne

6 Events

8 Caring for the Community:

Junior League of Tulsa

10 Designers: Penny Preville

12 Profile: John Hardy

14 Profile: Forevermark

16 Designers: Marco Bicego

18 Red Carpet

22 Trends: Renewal

25 Style in Bloom

48 Tulsa Food & Wine

50 Wellness: Haute Healthcare

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WATCH SECTION44 Collecting: Time on His Side

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OUR PEOPLE

Shelly Byrne

How long have you worked for Bruce G. Weber? I've been working here for 15 years. Bruce still tells the story of when he interviewedme… I looked at the financial statements and told him "I can do it."

Where are you from originally? I grew up in Tulsa. I moved to Dallasfor a few years after college, but I decided to move back home to be closeto my family. Tulsa is a great place to live and raise a family.

Describe your perfect day. Sleep late, coffee, lunch with a friend,spend a fun afternoon with my kids, and then go out on a date with myhusband. (No cleaning, cooking, or laundry!) Actually, I think this is moreof a fantasy.

What’s your favorite way to spend a Sunday morning? I like tohave a good cup of coffee and breakfast, read the newspaper, and go to church.

What do your friends depend on you for, and why? I'm a good listener and a very loyal person. So when they need someone to talk to,they always know I will listen and be in their corner.

What’s your favorite part of your job and why? I love that I get towork in accounting and I also get to be a part of such an interesting indus-try. Our jewelry is beautiful and well-designed so it's always fun to look atthe inventory! It's also fun to see the joy that the gift of jewelry brings,whether it's for an engagement, anniversary, or just to say "I love you."

You’ve planned the perfect vacation. Where are you going andwhat will you do? I would take my kids to Disney World. There's noth-ing better than seeing big smiles on their faces and hearing their laughter.

Who has been the biggest influence in your life and how didthey influence you? My parents have been the biggest influence in mylife. They taught me to work hard and go for my dreams. They also taughtme the importance of family.

What kind of food do you crave most often? I love to go to my par-ents' house for dinner. They are the best cooks I know. My dad has a smok-er and he cooks the best ribs, brisket and pork tenderloin. And my mommakes all the sides and the best desserts! They always cook for the holi-days and for everyone's birthday!

Name your top three favorite movies of all time. The ShawshankRedemption, The Sixth Sense and Forrest Gump

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What is your favorite book of all time and why? With two youngkids, I don't have much time for reading!

What makes you smile? A child who has the giggles!

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BRUCE G. WEBER EVENTS

Top: Along with Bell & Ross Time Instruments, we were pleasedto host a group of customers at the Air and Space Museum foran evening of discovery and fun, October 18, 2011. Guests learnedabout Bell & Ross timepieces amid the fascinating, interactivedisplays at the museum. Bottom: Our fourth annual Bruce G.Weber Tennis Classic was a huge success, with a record numberof players participating. The event once again took place at TheMichael D. Case Tennis Center on September 21 & 22. Thetournament benefits the Children’s Hospital at St. Francis.

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While the focus of the Junior League iscommunity improvement through volun-tarism, members are also challenged toimprove themselves at the same time. A“trained volunteer” program allows membersto develop their potential for leadershipopportunities and to turn their ideas intoeffective action plans for the betterment ofTulsa – and of themselves.

Membership in the Junior League ofTulsa is open to anywoman interested inmaking a difference.Each year, the JuniorLeague hosts a series oftraining sessions targetedto new members. Thesesessions provide anopportunity to introduceLeague projects as wellas train the newest mem-bers in community serv-ice, personal growth andleadership skills. As an

added bonus, many members credit theLeague for life-long friendships establishedwhile working together to improve the community.

For more information on joining theJunior League of Tulsa or to find out how youcan support their efforts, simply visitjltulsa.org or call 918-663-6100.

Junior League of TulsaNever underestimate the power of a woman.

CARING FOR THE COMMUNITY

It’s a saying we’ve all heard before – and atsome point in our lives, we’ve all wit-nessed how true it is. But what happens

when you combine the power of many women?For an answer to that question, look no

further than the Junior League of Tulsa.Started in 1923 with just 13 members,

the Junior League of Tulsa, a non-profit,women’s volunteer organization, has grownto more than 800 members representing allwalks of life. Fromhomemakers to execu-tives, these womencome together for onepurpose: to improvetheir community.Through a focus onwomen and children intransition, the JuniorLeague has left a perma-nent mark on the city ofTulsa, establishing pro-grams that are now well-known organizationssuch as Leadership Tulsa, Domestic ViolenceIntervention Services, the Ronald McDonaldHouse and many more. Today, Junior Leaguemembers have contributed more than 1.6million volunteer hours and raised morethan $5 million in support of communityprojects. (A list of current key projects forthe League are listed at right.)

Current Junior League of Tulsa Initiatives:(for a full list visit jltulsa.org)

Harvest Market / Kids in theKitchenThrough a partnership with GlobalGardens, Junior League volunteers teachfamilies about preparing affordable,nutritious meals and promoting meal-time as a family affair.

Family Resource Library at SaintFrancis HospitalVolunteers staff the resource librarylocated in the Children’s Hospital at SaintFrancis, assisting families in obtaininginformation about their child’s medicalcondition and helping them becomeinformed participants in the health careprocess. The library also stocks books,DVDs and video games for the children’senjoyment.

Gilcrease / University of Tulsa TaskForceIn 2012, the Gilcrease Museum will openthe doors to a new art facility located indowntown Tulsa. A Junior League taskforce coordinates efforts with Gilcreaseand the University of Tulsa to research anddevelop an art education curriculum pro-gram as well identify volunteer, manage-ment and marketing needs and strategies.

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World renowned for its elegance,innovation and unique attention todetail, Penny Preville jewelry has

been worn by fashionable women from JackieOnassis to Nicole Kidman to Blake Lively. Here, anexclusive interview with the designer. How did you first get interested injewelry design?As a little girl, I’d go into New York City everySunday to visit my grandmother (Adele Preville, aself-described “Hungarian Gypsy”) at her ParkAvenue apartment. It was filled with amazingartwork: Chinese screens, Buddhas, rare art pieces.But what intrigued me most was her jewelry box,overflowing with Cartier, Tiffany, Van Cleef & Arpels:exquisite pieces from different eras that mygrandfather bought her. I would touch them, trythem on, dream about them. My other grandmotherwas an artist (she painted Limoges china) as wasmy mother. Ultimately, I chose a major in fine arts. Iloved art history, re-living different eras.Describe your jewelry and the process tocreate it.Words that come to mind are intricate, romantic,

elegant, timeless. I’m all about the detail:beading, engraving, twisting, layering, texture…

My jewelry is made by artisans here in NewYork City: we start with an original model andmost of the work is done by hand: engraving,stone setting, polishing, finishing. Depending onthe piece, the process can take a few days to afew months.What inspires your designs?Travel. Nature. Architecture. Paintings. Fabrics.Lifestyle. Different civilizations (Egyptian,Byzantine, Ancient Greek, Russian…)How would you describe your personalstyle? What are your favorite jewelry pieces?There are two sides to me: very driven andpractical, but also romantic, very much a girly-girl.My favorite pieces include a garland ring, a widescroll-y diamond cuff that I wear for black tieevents, and a thin diamond bangle that I weareveryday. (It’s part of my body!)

I also love a Harry Winston ring with diamondsfrom the 1930s that my grandmother wore, and ablue star sapphire that my husband’s mother gotfrom her mother…

You work with your husband and twosons: how hard is it to combine businessand family? It can be challenging! Fortunately, we haveseparate roles: I do the design/creative and Jay(who started the business with me) managesfinancial/operations. Our two sons Skyler (32)and Derek (28) are learning all aspects and willhopefully find their niche. I didn’t expect the boysto join us: growing up, they were into sports andshowed little interest in the business. What are the key jewelry looks for 2012?Long chains, statement earrings, bangles andcuffs to mix and match, collectibles, differentstones, blackened metals and lots of color(especially blues!). I also believe in the mysticalpowers of certain stones—for strength or forprotection. What does a woman’s jewelry say about her?It’s reflects her style and individuality; it providesinsight into who she is as a person: spiritual,sentimental, practical... In fact, I love watching awoman select jewelry: when she finds the perfectpiece, it’s magical; it brings out something in her soul.

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PENNY PREVILLE’S JEWELRY IS AS FEMININE ANDFABULOUS AS SHE IS! BY KAREN ALBERG GROSSMAN

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PROFILE

SCALINGBACK

First introduced in 2009, on the anniversary of John Hardy’s 20th yearin business, the Naga collection tells the Balinese myth of the dragonand the pearl. As legend has it, the dragon would leave his volcano

each night and dive down to the bottom of the sea to visit his love, the pearl.At sunrise, as he burst from the water and returned home to the volcano, thewater dripping from his scales fertilized rice fields across the land andbrought prosperity to the Balinese.

Now, for the Chinese Year of the Dragon, John Hardy head designer andcreative director Guy Bedarida has dramatically expanded the 2012 Nagacollection with more pieces featuring this mythical symbol of good fortune,prosperity and success.

Like the dragon in the myth, one of John Hardy’s missions is to helpthe Balinese land and people flourish. The company views itself as acollaborative effort between designers and artisans, and believes that “abusiness can prosper while respecting people and nature.” Their “GreenerEveryday” policy signifies an ongoing commitment to environmentalconservation, which includes the planting of bamboo, rice and even theblack palm wood used in some of its men’s designs. The brand’s HongKong headquarters are completely green, and its Mambal, Bali compoundis a village unto itself, composed of traditional bamboo and mudstructures, rice paddies and an organic farm that provides lunch for theentire workforce there.

The Naga collection, like all John Hardy collections, is handcrafted in Baliby these talented native artisans, some of whom have previously served asjewelers to Balinese kings. Some pieces feature full dragons or dragonheads, while others showcase a more abstract dragon scale motif. Craftedfrom sterling silver, yellow gold and an assortment of precious and semi-precious gems, the collection’s cuffs, bracelets, rings, necklaces and earringsare rich with detail, inside and out.

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For those who demand perfection, there are few options. Forevermark,part of the De Beers group (the foremost international diamond expertfor 120-plus years), offers only the finest carefully selected, responsibly

sourced diamonds, meticulously cut and inscribed by highly trained mastercraftsmen. Less than one percent of the world’s diamonds are eligible to bearthe Forevermark inscription and only a select group of jewelers (we amongthem) are authorized to sell these incredible gems.

Inscribed using highly advanced proprietary technology, thesesuperlative diamonds feature the Forevermark icon and a uniqueidentification number, both invisible to the naked eye. The actual size of theinscription is one 20th of a micron deep (one 500th the size of a human hair)and can be seen in our store using a special viewer.

Although the inscription in no way affects the exceptional internal qualityof the diamond, it does ensure beauty, rarity, responsible sourcing and addedsecurity. Expert gemologists at The Forevermark Diamond Institute inAntwerp assess each stone according to rigorous standards of integrity andaccuracy. The result is the Forevermark Diamond Grading Report, yourguarantee of excellence and authenticity.

Those of us who are socially conscious should know that Forevermarkdiamonds are guaranteed conflict-free. But more than that, the companygoes above and beyond industry standards to ensure that their sourcingactively benefits communities in their countries of origin, countriescommitted to the highest business, social and environmental standards.

Beauty, rarity and integrity in one quintessential diamond: No wonderForevermark is the jewel of choice for Gwyneth Paltrow, Uma Thurman,Nicole Kidman, Michelle Williams and fabulous women everywhere, on andoff the red carpet.

QUINTESSENTIALDIAMONDS

THERE ARE DIAMONDS, AND THERE ARE FOREVERMARK DIAMONDS.

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DESIGNERS

WARM GOLD AND SATURATEDSEMI-PRECIOUS GEMS BRING MARCO

BICEGO’S SPRING COLLECTIONTO LIFE. BY JILLIAN LAROCHELLE

GETTING PERSONALWhat are you reading? I just bought a new apartment in Venice, so I’ve been looking to the shelter magazines for design inspiration. What are you wearing? I try to wear pieces that are relaxed and casualand fit into my everyday life—mostly Armani. What are you eating? Anything with fresh local ingredients and always vino!Where are you traveling? Basel, Switzerland to the jewelry fair todebut my newest collections.

COLOR POPS

In the 12 years since launching his collection, one thing has remainedunchanged for jewelry designer Marco Bicego: his love of gold. “Almostall of our collections are crafted from 18 karat yellow gold. It’s intrinsic

to our brand DNA,” says the Italian native with goldsmithing in his family’shistory. His loyalty to the metal makes for a smooth transition betweencollections and pieces that can always be mixed, matched and layered.

“I don’t really see jewelry as a trend,” Bicego tells us. “Each season ourcustomers gravitate towards certain [different] silhouettes, but there arealways constants in jewelry. It’s about a woman’s connection to a piece—anemotional feeling.”

This spring, the designer is excited to introduce his Africa collection,filled with long layering necklaces and colorful gems, which Bicego cites asabsolute must-haves for any woman looking to update her jewelrywardrobe. He has long been drawn to the beauty of Africa and was inspiredby unexpected natural elements, from baobab seeds to the stratified lavaof Kilimanjaro. “I was taken by the fascinating imperfections of yellow-goldjewels, similar to the imperfections found in the tribal jewels worn byAfrican women. The hand-engraved gold finishes generate warmth thatevokes the colors of the sub-Saharan land.” Bicego is an avid traveler andoften names his collections—Africa, Jaipur, Paradise, etc.—after thedestinations that inspire them.

When he’s not busy dreaming up new designs, Bicego relishes thechance to spend time with his wife and children, play in his local soccerleague and hunt for mushrooms. He can frequently be found outdoors,exploring his surroundings and searching for new ideas in “the beauty I findin everyday life, colors in nature and architectural design.” And of course,he adds, “I always try to imagine what my clients want to wear next!”

The bold spheresand jewels of theAfrica collectionare tangible andpronounced, yetremarkably light.

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Though the Guess model-turned-actress is always striking, Amber Heard truly smoldered

at the SAG Awards. Her fitted black satin gown epitomized covered-up sexy, while sparkly

diamond studs and metallic smoky eyes added just the right amount of shimmer.

Zac Efron and Michelle Pfeiffer sure made a good looking pair at the New Years Eve premiere.

Yellow gold and pink tourmaline chandelier earrings lit up Pfeiffer’s face and helped prepetuate

that youthful glow. We don’t know how she does it.

For Showtime’s Emmy Nominee Reception at the Mondrian Los Angeles, Claire Danes chose

pavé diamond drop earrings that popped against the silvery threads of her dress. With a confident

RED CARPET

Blonde BombshellsWITH LIGHT LOCKS AND HEAD-TO-TOE STYLE,

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smile, flushed cheeks and dewey décolletage, the nominee for Best Actress in a TV Drama looked

like a winner long before they called her name.

Stacy Keibler knows how to accessorize. Adorable arm-candy aside, the former Ravens

cheerleader still looks sensational in the old purple and black, topped off with teardrop earrings,

stacked bangles and a notice-me cocktail ring. As if we wouldn’t have noticed her without it.

All tassel, no hassle! Katherine Heigl’s blue sapphire and black rough-cut diamond earrings lent

an effortless glamour to her gown at the 39th Annual American Music Awards. Paired with a

sparkly strap and matte red lips, the look recalled old Hollywood at its best.

Nothing amps up a little black dress like a statement necklace. At the L.A. premiere of The

Mighty Macs, Marley Shelton chose this blackened beauty to elevate her outfit from ho-hum to

yum! Kelly Osbourne, Kate Mara and Kristin Cavallari have recently been spotted in identical

designs; you can bet that style-savvy ladies everywhere are following suit.

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The colored stone jewelry collection, exclusively at Bruce G. Weber Precious Jewels.

Plucked from nature. Choose your color.


There are many ways to reenergize: yoga and meditation, a day at thespa, a cruise to wherever! But this year, it seems like everyone is talkingabout adding gemstone jewelry to that list of natural mood elevators.

From fashion insiders to celebrities and their stylists, it’s being recognized as ade rigueur accessory. As jewelry lovers, we know it’s beautiful...so why such bigbuzz now? Part of it has to do with the trending fashion colors this year—all ofwhich are available in gemstones—being touted as über uplifting. But equallyimportant, it seems, are the many new jewelry collections fashioned aroundexhilarating non-traditional stone cuts, as well as gems that are either new tothe market or haven’t been widely used for quite some time.

COLORS TO CHEER ABOUTWhen “Tangerine Tango” was chosen by the Pantone Color Institute as theColor of the Year, it set the stage for 2012 to be a year of sunny shades in bothfashion and jewelry. Leatrice Eiseman, Pantone’s executive director, says, “It’sattention-getting, for sure, and surprisingly flattering,” alluding to the realitythat not all women have a zest for the color orange—despite the many tonesof tangerine gracing dozens of spring runways.

“But orange must be a new addition to every woman’s closet this year. Ifyou’re not daring enough to wear it as a dress, pants, or jacket, wear this colorin accessories—especially jewelry. You need at least one strong statementpiece with vibrant orange gems. I myself didn’t have any orange jewelry, but Iwent shopping as soon as I saw all the orange lighting up the fashion shows.Be the woman your friends look at. Don’t be afraid to let the adventure ofchildhood abandon come back into your life.”

Three other important citrus shades for spring and summer, says Eiseman,for fashion and its gemstone jewelry complements, are “Solar Power” yellow,“Cabaret” pink and “Margarita” green. “Fashion designers are also showing alot of blue and taupe, but they’re toned down. The blue is fresh without beingtoo out-there. All the blue gems are perfect accents [for each other], and greatfor blue tone-on-tone layering.” The other important classic neutrals for springand summer are both in the taupe family—what Pantone calls “Starfish” and“Driftwood,” so gray is taking a backseat, at least until fall. Shades in the brownfamily are “perfect when paired with any of your bright, attention-gettinggemstone jewelry,” adds Eiseman.

SOME REALLY COOL CUTSWhile classic rounds, cushions, squares and the like continue to be important,so, too, are the less conventional cuts, especially doublets, slices, roughs androse cuts. Veteran actress Regina King, one of this year’s celebrity models atthe 2012 American Gem Trade Association’s prestigious Spectrum jewelryawards, says, “It’s important for people to be open to considering gemstonesand cuts they’ve never contemplated before.” The current star of TV’s hit policedrama Southland adds, “There is so much artistry out there in contemporarygemstone jewelry—you really see that in some of the unusual cuts.” DOUBLETS These are basically two-layered gem designs, with one gem onthe bottom and the second stone laid over it, creating a very distinctive look.Says Cindy Edelstein, president of the Jeweler’s Resource Bureau: “Thanks toclever gem cutters, designers are combining translucent rose cuts and gemslices with complementary opaque stones.”SLICES Typically, these gems are 2-D in form, with flat sides and bottoms. The

RENEWAL!THE SEASON’S FRESHEST COLORS,

NEWEST CUTS AND GOTTA-HAVE-’EMGEMS WILL ENERGIZE YOUR JEWELRY

BOX. BY LORRAINE DEPASQUE

TRENDS

Left: Cocktail rings from Roberto Coin’s diamond-accented, 18K goldHaute Couture collection, in green garnet, peridot and blacksapphires; yellow topaz and citrine; and pink sapphires.

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flatness allows light to pass through the piece, much likenatural light shining through a stained glass window.Sometimes the sliced gem is polished on both sides,depending on the designer’s individual vision.Helena Krodel, director of media and specialevents for Jewelers of America, says, “Thinkabout gemstone-slice earrings if you wantsomething lightweight and, at the sametime, very flattering; they bring light andcolor near the face.”ROUGH CUTS These asymmetricallyshaped gems—also called “raw”—are, for themost part, three dimensional, almostsculptural. They have an inherent, organic beautybecause they aren’t precision-cut to mathematicperfection. Each stone is, therefore, one of a kind.Vicente Agor, owner of an eponymous jewelry lineand president of the Contemporary Jewelry DesignGroup, says, “If you want jewelry that’s handcrafted andauthentic, with irregularities inspired by nature, designswith rough cuts are a great choice.”ROSE CUTS Steeped in history, various forms of rose cutshave been around since the mid-16th century. The gems, usuallycircular in outline, have a flat base and a crown composed oftriangular facets in symmetrical arrangement, which rise to form a point. Ifyou’re familiar with the oval briolette, that’s one variation of the rose cutand a favorite among contemporary designers who love color. This year,rose-cut sapphires—especially in pink, green and blue—are showing upeverywhere.

...AND SOME REALLY HOT GEMSBarbara Wheat, executive director of the International Colored GemstoneAssociation, tracks colored gemstone popularity worldwide. Here, shepoints to five gems she sees trending—especially in light offashion’s leading color choices, which, she says, likelymeans these gems will get even morepopular as we progressthrough 2012.A TOP TANGERINEFIRE OPAL: Theseradiant orange-redgemstones arerenowned in legendand lore for theirpositive effect on thepsyche. That said, youmay have to pay the pricefor that profound sensation ofpeace and harmony! Often thecost of these expressive and fierygems is determined by the play of color,body color and transparency. “Fireopal is really popular in Asia,” saysWheat. With tangerine as this year’s“Color ot the Year,” it will likely getstronger here, too. Other favorites: Mandaringarnet, carnelian, orange sapphire, spinel,

spessartite garnet, red agate.A GO-TO GREEN ZULTANITE: This

transparent diaspore gem, foundonly in Turkey, hasn’t been usedmuch in jewelry—until now.

With its inherently interestingcolor-change properties—from kiwi green tochampagne brown toraspberry pink—it’scertainly out of theordinary, and the perfectchoice for anyone lookingfor something unique or a

true conversation starter.Other favorites: chrysoprase,

green agate, peridot, green opal,green jade, green quartz, green

amethyst, green garnet, greentourmaline.

A PRIMARY YELLOW CITRINE: “Lately,citrine has been particularly popular, both for itscolor and the variety of cutting styles being used

on it,” says Wheat. With its sunny hue and oftenaffordable prices, citrine has recently captured the

fancy of a growing number of typically high-enddesigners, many mixing it with a range of orange andpink stones on a single piece of jewelry for a kind of

overall neutral effect. Other favorites: topaz, golden beryl,chrysoberyl, yellow moonstone, yellow sapphire.

A “NEW” BLUE AQUAMARINE: One of the most in-vogue gems right now is aquamarine. Hardly new,

March’s birthstone is increasingly being spotlightedin designer collections in every cut imaginable. “Yes,

aquamarine is in a revival period, especially hot in largesizes with good color saturation. I’ve also seen an increasing

number of modern brides choosing aquamarine for theirengagement ring center stone,” says Wheat. The lucid

color—from the light blue of the sky to the deep blue of the sea—captivates. Other favorites: chalcedony, moonstone, labradorite,

sapphire, Iolite, Tanzanite, blue topaz.A PERFECT PINK CHALCEDONY: A treasured favorite of

the ancient world, chalcedony is being featured more andmore by trendsetting contemporary artisans. While it’s certainly

one of the perfectly beautiful pinks, chalcedony iswell liked in its blue and green varieties, too.“Translucent chalcedony in all three shades is

hot—particularly big, smooth cabochons,” saysWheat. Other favorites: pink tourmaline, rubellite,

pink sapphire and raspberry quartz.

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Top: Zultanite and diamond necklace byStephen Webster.

Bottom: Bracelets from Ippolita’s Silk Roadcollection in 18K gold, featuring peach moonstone,aquamarine, gray and white moonstone, mother of

pearl, champagne citrine, labradorite and bluetopaz doublet

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Sophisticated FringeFringe is in this season, but if you tendto shy away from this look, try pairingit with something more sophisticated,like these printed shorts from Glam,and a solid brightly colored silk top, likethis one from SW3 Bespoke. You willlfeel comfortable and look chic all whilepulling off this trend.

Charles Krypell Carved SterlingSilver and 18K Yellow GoldDiamond Scrollwork Ring $3,927

Tank Louis de Cartier XL in Rose Gold with DiamondBezel $32,300

Penny Preville18K Yellow GoldSignature Chainwith Turquoiseand Diamonds$9,990

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Prices are subject to change.

Ippolita Sterling Silver MixedGemstone, Diamond and Mother-of-Pearl Bangles starting at $550

Kwiat 18K White GoldDiamond Woven Ring$7,850

Christopher Designs 14KWhite/Yellow/Rose Gold andDiamond Rolling Ring $12,205

Roberto Coin 18K Circle APendant $580,14K Yellow Gold DiamondStation Necklace $3,360,Bondanza DiamondNecklace in 18K Yellow Gold $2,695, Ippolita 18KYellow Gold LollipopNecklace with Mother-of-Pearl Stations $3,595,David Yurman 18K YellowGold Lantana Necklace$7,300

Carla Amorim PistachioEarrings $10,450

Aaron Basha Evil Eye Bracelets,Starting at $3,200

David Yurman Ladies Classicin 18K Rose Gold withDiamond Bezel $21,000

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PlayDateA chiffon flirty frock from DolceVita is perfect for a daytimedate. Try adding a floppy hat likethis one from Christy's London.With some Tory Burch sunnies,you'll be ready to play outside all day long.

On him: Life After Denim Militaryjacket, RVCA Henley, A.P.C NewStandards jeans, Sebago +Brothers Bray Co. Trail Oxford

Gents David YurmanStainless Steel Classic on Alligator Strap $3,400

SplicedSmokeyLabradoriteNecklace withDiamonds$1,694

Akoya Pearl andDiamond ChokerNecklace $7,722

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18K Rose andWhite GoldDiamond DangleEarrings $8,840

Ippolita SterlingSilver 37.5” KidneyChain Necklace$795,Ippolita SterlingSilver 42”Wonderland GelatoNecklace in Desert$1,795,Mikimoto 18K WhiteGold 32”Akoya PearlStrand $6,400Ivanka Trump 36”Pearl Necklace withSignature Oval Clasp$6,200

Roberto Coin 18K Yellow andRose Gold Diamond PrimaveraBracelets $4,500 Each

Penny Preville18K White GoldDiamondNecklace $7,469

18K Yellow Gold, White Agate,and Diamond Open Oval LinkBracelet $2,015

Rolex Ladies inStainless Steel withDiamond Bezel andFlower Motif Dial$12,900

Cartier Ladies TankAnglaise in Rose Gold$31,000

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FASHION

ChicComfortThese palazzo pleated trousers fromCut25 give you the look of a skirt withthe comfort of a pant. Add a silk toplike this one from Clover Canyon and afunky belt and you have the perfectcomfortable and chic look.

David YurmanEtruscan Necklace$650Charles Krypell IvyNecklace in SterlingSilver $1,595

Ippolita 18K Yellow Goldand Diamond Hoops$7,700

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18K Yellow Gold,Black and YellowDiamond FlowerEarrings $19,170

Christine Cooper HillSterling Silver BlackOnyx Ring $440

Ippolita SterlingSilver DiamondWicked LinkBracelet $1,495

Carla Amorium SunsetRing in Calcite andBlack Diamonds $8,580

Ivanka TrumpBlack DiamondTassel Necklace$32,000

Scott Kay Positive Cross Cu!in Sterling Silver $660

Rolex Lady Datejustwith Gold CrystalDiamond Dial andDiamond Bezel$16,200

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On Him: Gant Rugger Fall MadrasTop, Topman Arc Pant, CommonProjects sneaker

John Hardy Men’sSterling Silver BedegBlack Leather DoubleWrap Bracelet $250

Gents Bell & Ross BR01-92Heritage Automatic in PVDStainless Steel $4,200

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David YurmanSterling Silver WavesMoney Clip $595

David Yurman Sterling Silver LapisLazuli Spiritual Bead Bracelet $595Stephen Webster Black RhodiumPlated Sterling Silver Black OnyxRaven’s Head Bracelet $495

Stephen Webster SterlingSilver Men’s Black SapphireRing $750

David Yurman Sterling Silver BlackOnyx Tag Necklace $925

David Yurman SterlingSilver Black OnyxSculpted Cu!inks $400

Gents Rolex Explorer II inStainless Steel $7,750

Gents Bell & RossWWI-92 Heritage inGrey PVD StainlessSteel $3,700

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All clothing and accessories by Rowe Boutique www.roweboutique.com

’70sChicHigh-waisted wide-leg pants are aclassic shape that has resurfaced,and James Jeans makes the perfectpair. Comfortable and flattering, theywill not only elongate the leg, but byadding a brightly colored top, theywon't directly draw your eye downand will allow you to focus on thepop of color on top, like this silkblouse from Cut25. Try adding a beltto complete this polished look.

Scott KayVermeil DoubleDrop GuardianNecklace $935

Ippolita Riveria-Sky CocktailRing $3,995

Penny Preville 18K yellowgold stackable banglesstarting at $4,830

Roberto Coin 18KYellow Gold and YellowSapphire FantasiaEarrings $4,400

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Bulgari 18K YellowGold MonetteAntiche Silver CoinRing $3,480

Bruce G. Weber 18KYellow Gold SmokeyQuartz Ring $1,999

John Hardy Bedeg OvalHoop Drop Earrings $995

John Hardy BedegConcave Flex Cu! $1,895

Cartier Ladies Tank AnglaiseDe Cartier in Steel and RoseGold $8,600

David Yurman LadiesClassic with Black Mother-of-Pearl Diamond Dial $3,000

Elizabeth Locke 19K Yellow GoldWhite Round Gambling CoiunterPendant $3,225,Elizabeth Locke 19K Yellow GoldOrvietto Chain with Toggle Clasp35” $14,600,Elizabeth Locke 19K Yellow GoldCrystal Over Mother of PearlPlutto Earrings $3,650

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IvoryEleganceA simple white dress is the perfect backdrop to show off beautiful jewelry. Julie Haus makes this elegant ivory frock; the high neckline allows you to showcase earrings, bracelets and rings without looking overdone.

Ippolita Polished RockCandy Earrings in 18KYellow Gold andMother-of-Pearl $4,250

Ladies Rolex 18K WhiteGold Pearlmaster withDiamonds $66,750

Lagos Sterling Silverand Pearl LongNecklace $795

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18K White Gold DiamondFlower Cluster Earrings$30,698

18K White Gold Five-RowDiamond Cu! $31,350

Sterling Silver PurpleCharoite/RutilatedQuartz Doublet andDiamond Earrings $3,025

Stephen Webster18K White Gold,Turquoise/ClearQuartz doublet,and DiamondCrystal HazeEarrings $8,950

Fancy Pink Diamond Ringand Bracelet Set, PriceUpon Request

Vintage Inspired One-of-a-KindDiamond Necklace $72,800

Cartier Ladies BallonBleu in 18K White Goldwith Pavé DiamondBezel $39,000

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FASHION Mix&MatchBe daring this season by mixing patternsand textures. This beautiful lace croppedtop from Lauren Moffat helps the boldprint of the SW3 Bespoke slit skirtstandout. Add a colorful clutch fromCleobella, layer on the jewels and youhave a chic bohemian look.

On Him: Life AfterDenim Belfast Cardigan,Cheap Monday V-Neck,Topman Arc Pants,Wolverine 1000 MileOriginal Boot in Brown

Gents RolexSubmariner inStainless Steeland CerachromeBezel $8,000

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Ippolita HammeredSterling Silver GlamazonCu! Bracelet $795

Roberto Coin Black Sterling Silver PrimaveraWoven Bracelet $290, Roberto Coin Rose ColoredSterling Silver Primavera Woven Bracelet $270,Roberto Coin Sterling Silver Primavera WovenBracelet $270

Sterling SilverLabradorite/RutilatedQuartz Doublet andDiamond ‘Slice’ Earrings$2,420

Carla AmoriumOrange SapphireAurora Earrings$5,390

Ivanka Trump StackableRings, Starting at $800

Rolex LadiesStainless SteelDatejust $7,050


Gents Rolex Yacht-Master IIin Stainless Steel andEverose Gold $25,150

Cartier Ladies Automatic BallonBleu in 18K Rose Gold $12,600

John Hardy BedegLinked Necklace $995

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TeamEffortOur spring fashion section came togetherover several months thanks to the hard workof many individuals: Our buying and market-ing teams, including Andy Johnson, SaraKravetsky, Kimberly Lambert, Jackie Brooks,Jen Walker and David Pollner, along withMaren Roth of Rowe Boutique, Peter Coe ofCoe Photographic, retoucher Jeff Sesslar,stylist Mikah Brown and our models Kate andTommy from Wings Model Management.Clothing, shoes and accessories were provided by Rowe Boutique, the Milk Bar and Repertoire. Behind the scenes photos by Jesse Johnson and David Pollner.Descriptions and pricing by Alyssa Gualtieri.Jewelry wrangling by Alex Johnson.

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FOCUS: COLLECTING by David A. Rose

Among the many rewards of successin sports, perhaps the best isgarnering the respect and

admiration of fans and peers. But for thoseathletes competing in Rolex-sponsoredevents, the grand prize comes in the form ofa luxury timepiece, a goal drivers set forthemselves long before they’re strappedinto their racecars.

One man, Scott Pruett from Auburn,California, is a true champion in all forms ofmotor sports, with the additional honor ofhaving won more Rolex-sponsored racesthan any other driver. Thus, he has becomethe proud owner of racing’s largest collection of Rolex timepieces.

Pruett has won the Rolex 24 at Daytona four times. He’s also wonthe Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series Championship three times andwas awarded a Rolex timepiece for each of these accomplishments. Inall, Scott owns 12 Rolex timepieces, of which 10 were awarded for hisbrilliant race wins.

“My first Rolex is by far the one I love the most,” he confides. “WhenI won the Championship in 1986 while driving for Jack Roush and FordMotor Company, I was invited to compete in what was known as theInternational Race of Champions (IROC). It was such an honor just to beinvited to compete in this series, and I promised myself that if I wereever to win one of these races, I’d go out and buy myself a Rolextimepiece. At the last race ever to run at Riverside Raceway in California,and with just a few laps left in the race, I took the lead and held on totake the win. The first thing I did after that was to go out and buy myfirst beautiful Rolex Submariner.” (In addition to this Submariner, Pruettalso bought himself a solid gold GMT-Master.)

As a world famous racecar driver stillat the top of his game, it’s remarkable thatPruett makes time for other ventures. Heand his wife Judy have joined forces toestablish Pruett Vineyard, as well as WordWeaver Books, publishers of a series ofchildren’s books they authored. Notsurprisingly, the theme is racing, includingtitles like Twelve Little Race Cars, RookieRacer and Racing Through the Alphabet.Based on actual aspects of Scott’s racingcareer, these books provide inspiration andexcitement for young readers.

As for his winemaking business,Pruett explains that even though racing and winemaking are spectrumsapart, the feelings of accomplishment are similar. “Racing is literallyminute to minute, day to day; things happen in a matter of seconds.Wine making, on the other hand, takes years: you can’t rush the process;the wine absolutely tells you when it’s ready. But it’s the blend ofchemistry and artistry in winemaking that I find so rewarding. I’m notone of these athletes who puts my name on a project withoutinvolvement; in fact, I am totally hands on at my winery, involved inevery aspect of the process (pressing, corking, labeling), with the help ofsome incredible winemakers.”

Scott Pruett began his career in karting at the age of eight and has racedevery year since. 2011 was his 43rd year of racing and it was anotherextraordinary one. With teammate Memo Rojas, Pruett won the Grand-AmRolex Sports Car Series Championship, earning yet another Rolex timepiece.“At 51 years old, I’m racing against drivers half my age,” says Pruett, “sobeing the fastest driver out there is incredible! But I never take it for granted:I’ve been blessed with this ability and feel very fortunate.”

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FOCUS: COMPLICATIONS by Laurie Kahle

Once watchmakers mastered the measurement of hours, minutes andseconds, they naturally advanced beyond mere timetelling to createever more intricate and ingenious mechanisms. Referred to as

complications, these mechanisms perform a myriad of additionalfunctions from the simple to the sublime. The more complicated a watch

is, the more difficult and expensive it is to produce. Despite technology’sadvancement, complicated watches are still in demand—from RaymondWeil’s diminutive ladies’ quartz Parsifal with a simple date window, toIWC’s made-to-order, seven-figure, astronomical Portuguese SidéraleScafusia. While some complications are fanciful and superfluous,

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PASSING TIMECHRONOGRAPH AND CALENDAR COMPLICATIONS LET YOU TRACK

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chronographs and calendars remain perennial favorites with practical uses formodern lifestyles.

The chronograph, with a timing mechanism similar to a stopwatch,originated in France in 1821, when Nicolas Rieussec, watchmaker to KingLouis XVIII, demonstrated his novel device for timing horse races. Using aclock movement, ink-filled markers and two rotating discs—a seconds discthat completed a revolution every minute and a minutes disc that made acomplete rotation every hour—the contraption accurately measured thehorses’ times by pushing the markers onto the discs when each horsecrossed the finish line. The term chronograph translates to “time writer,”particularly endearing the complication to Montblanc, which is mostfamous for its pens. The brand acquired the rights to use Nicolas Rieussec’sname, and built a collection of chronographs that shows elapsed time withtwo fixed hands poised above two turning discs (the seconds and minutescounters), a unique system reminiscent of Rieussec’s original invention.

Rather than using turning discs, sporty chronographs typically feature amechanism that controls a central chronograph hand, which is started,stopped and returned to zero by using push buttons on the side of the case.As the chronograph hand completes a full turn of the dial each minute, sub-dial totalizers track the number of revolutions and show the elapsed time inminutes and hours.

Variations on chronographs include a flyback function that can be reset tozero and immediately start a new timing episode with a single push, instead ofusing three to stop, reset and restart. A split-seconds chronograph allows you totime separate events that begin but do not finish simultaneously, such astracking cars in a race. Also called a rattrapante, or double chronograph,watches such as IWC’s Ingenieur Double Chronograph Titanium feature twocentral stopwatch hands that are precisely superimposed so they appear as onehand as they move, until you press a button, which stops the top chronograph

hand while the bottom one progresses, allowing the measurement of twoseparate periods of time. After recording, another push synchronizes the handsagain, until the split hand is once again stopped for another time measurement.

Categorized as astronomical complications, calendar functions track thepassing days and months, with varying degrees of complexity. A simplecalendar displays the numeric date in a window with a single disc, or withtwo discs to create what’s known as a big date, featured on GlashütteOriginal’s Seventies Panorama Date. A full calendar expands on the basiccalendar display to show date, day of the week, month and moon phases. Fulland partial simple calendars cannot automatically adjust for months withfewer than 31 days, so you have to adjust them five times per year. An annualcalendar, however, automatically adjusts for months with 30 or 31 days,though it needs to be reset each year on February 28 of non-leap years.Vacheron Constantin recently put a contemporary twist on the annualcalendar by adding a retrograde annual calendar to its Quai de l’Ile collection.

The most complex calendar complication is a perpetual calendar, whichis mechanically programmed to account for leap years and requires nomanual correction until March 1, 2100. The watch’s mechanical memory usessequences that are repeated every 48 months, to correspond to the cycle ofleap years. Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Master Eight Days Perpetual 40, for example,boasts an impressive eight-day power reserve while displaying the date, theday of the week, the month and the year in four digits, along with the powerreserve, the moon phase, a day/night indicator, and even the security zonebetween 10 p.m. and 3 a.m. during which changes must not be made.

This year, Patek Philippe offered the best of both timing and calendarcomplications when it combined a perpetual calendar with its new in-housechronograph movement for the Reference 5270. Sure to be on everyconnoisseur’s hit list, this extremely rare, highly complicated timepiece willland on only a precious few wrists with its price of $156,000.

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FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Hermès Arceau Chrono, Patek Philippe 5270, Raymond Weil Parsifal, Frédérique Constant Vintage Racing Automatic Chrono

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A GREAT WAY TO ENJOY LOCALLY GROWN FOODS STRAIGHT FROM THE FARMWITHOUT GETTING YOUR FINGERNAILS DIRTY. BY CAROLE AMBER

CommunitySupported Agriculture

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As the world becomes more global, it is comforting to know thatone food trend in America is shifting local. CommunitySupported Agriculture, individually called CSAs, are partnerships

between farmers and consumers where seasonal produce is purchased upfront and harvested goods are distributed throughout the season.Providing fresh and nutrient-rich foods to nearby communities, this trendcontributes to our environmental well-being and supports local economies.

CSAs date back to the 1960s in Europe and Japan, where they werecreated to help maintain food safety as agricultural areas were undergo-ing urbanization. Spreading to the United States in the mid-1980s, CSAfarms now thrive in nearly 13,000 locations from coast to coast.

The beauty of CSAs is that they allow consumers to learn where theirfood comes from, get to know local farmers, contribute to their communi-ty and enjoy the most vibrant and flavorful foods of the season. CSA dis-tributions typically include vegetable produce such as vine ripened heir-loom tomatoes, crisp greens, sweet peas and spicy radishes. More recent-ly, many CSAs have expanded their offerings to include fruits, responsibly

grown meats, free-range eggs, artisan cheeses and even homemade pre-pared foods. As a bonus, most CSAs invite members to their farms for anappreciation day.

After researching CSAs in our area, we discovered the environmen-tally responsible Three Springs Farm located in Cherokee County.Operated by Emily Oakley and Mike Appel, this six-acre organic vegetablefarm provides “an intimate connection to the people growing your food.”

At Three Springs Farm, the CSA works a bit differently. Emily Oakleyexplains: “CSA members purchase a share ranging from $150 to $300 at thebeginning of the season, which they then spend like cash throughout theyear at the farmer’s market.” This system allows customers to buy exactlywhat they want, when they want it, at the Cherry Street Farmer’s Market.

Emily’s favorite crops are asparagus, strawberries and heirloomtomatoes, but “I also love the tender new potatoes in the spring, sweetbeets and crispy lettuce,” she says.

Be sure to reserve your CSA this season and taste Tulsa in a fresh new way.

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When was the last time you went to a spinning class with yourdoctor? How about bike riding or grocery shopping together?Like fashion and jewelry trends, healthcare trends evolve. One

“new” trend (it’s actually been around for a decade) is concierge medicine. Also referred to as boutique medicine, concierge medicine often works

with insurance or Medicare, offering members 24/7 access to their primarycare physicians, immediate appointments, better connections to topspecialists and, in some cases, house calls. (In order to participate, patientsalso pay a fee independent of insurance.) This unique approach is designednot only to enhance routine exams and the treatment of illnesses, but alsoto educate patients and create awareness in preventive care. The theory isthat a closer doctor-patient relationship encourages the patient to becomesavvy and proactive enough to ward off ailments that can lead to sickness.

One trendsetter in concierge medicine is MDVIP, a company withover 175,000 patients and 500 physicians in its network across 34 statesand the District of Columbia. Annual memberships range from $1,500 to$1,800. MDVIP was founded in 2001 by two primary care physicians whowanted to focus on personalized care and a reinvention of the primarycare model. “These doctors believed there had to be a better way to putthe patient first, emphasizing not just treating people after they becamesick, but actually helping them stay healthy,” says Mark Murrison,MDVIP’s president of marketing and innovation. According to Murrison,the average primary care practice has about 2,400 patients, so it’s notunusual for doctors to see around 35 to 40 patients in a typical day. It’s

estimated most doctors spend approximately eight minutes or less witheach patient, which Murrison believes is barely enough time to addressthe symptoms or underlying causes of an illness. MDVIP doctors captheir practice at 600 patients, with about 10 to 12 patient visits per day,allowing for higher levels of specialized care. Data shows MDVIP has apatient yearly renewal rate of 92%, with a patient satisfaction rate of96%. There’s also evidence that MDVIP members are hospitalizedsignificantly less than non-MDVIP members—Medicare beneficiarieshave 75% fewer hospitalizations and insured patients 65% fewer.

Other member-based companies are gaining recognition forinfusing traditional medicine with specialized care. WhiteGlove Health,based in Austin, Texas, works primarily with self-insured companies,helping them with costs and enabling them to provide betterhealthcare to their employees and dependents. Their model involvesmobile primary care, essentially house calls, where a nurse practitionercomes to a member’s home, workplace, hotel room, etc., offeringdedicated care for both acute and chronic illnesses, wellnesscounseling, diagnostic testing and prescription medications. “It’s likeMarcus Welby: the good old fashioned house call that we’ve broughtback and made affordable,” says Michael Cohen, VP of marketing.

Clearly, concierge medicine has the potential for significant growth.With an estimated 5,000-plus physicians now practicing it, it might just bea matter of time before you too are organizing bike rides and supermarketoutings with your doctor in order to stay healthy.

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My heart was pounding as I handed my passport to the smartlydressed associate from Christie’s. Just a week before, I’d beenholding the “hottest ticket in town”—a prime 3 p.m. pass to

preview the world-renowned jewelry collection of Elizabeth Taylor. The entireChristie’s block was lined with stately private limos dropping off elegantlydressed “ladies who lunch,” no doubt fresh from nibbling on micro-vegetablesalads and savory soufflés at La Grenouille.

In addition to the magnificent jewels, what struck me as I perused thevarious lots at the preview was how many lives Elizabeth Taylor hadtouched. In every room of the seemingly endless exhibit, peoplepassionately discussed her movies, her personal style, her tremendousinfluence. Women well past their fashion prime whispered about how this1960s Pucci tunic or that 1970s Halston caftan had inspired their ownwardrobe choices. My personal connection with this incredible lady wasour shared astrological sign: Elizabeth Taylor was the archetype of Pisces’“soulful eyes” and tendency to be “in love with love.”

The cheerful Christie’s associate wished me luck as she handed me mypaddle—number 5217. I tried to calm my nerves as I mounted the stairs tothe James Christie room. Working my way through the television cameras,I settled into a fifth row seat right under the auctioneer. I took a cue fromthe “serious” bidders in the rows ahead of me and stayed focused on the

bidding board and the auctioneer in his lavender silk tie. I had carefully studied the catalogs, settling on two lots of Zodiac

pendants and a lot of two Aldo Cipullo for Cartier Love bracelets. I had beenconsidering a lot of aquamarines until I remembered that Liz was aFebruary Pisces, not a March one like me. Her vast amethyst collection—including mineral specimens—suddenly had meaning beyondcomplementing her violet eyes.

The night before, I’d witnessed the mounting frenzy at the sale of the“Legendary Jewels,” but I was certain there’d be less insanity for the“ordinary” jewels. In fact, I was quite confident that I’d be able to securea lot—perhaps even two. But such illusions evaporated by the time thebidding closed on the fifth lot of the day, a pair of Van Cleef & ArpelsPisces pendants on opera-length chains. I had researched the intrinsicvalue of the items, estimated a premium for their venerable provenanceand set what I thought were reasonable bidding limits. I realized I wassadly mistaken when I was outbid by $50,000!

As the auction progressed, prices skyrocketed and I was feeling increasinglydejected. By the time the hammer went down on the Cartier Love bracelets, theprice was $75,000 over my top bid. I left the auction to wander RockefellerCenter and reflect wistfully over my lost chance at Love (or at least the Lovebracelets) and the beauty, style and legend of a truly amazing woman.

LAST BID FOR LOVEAN ACTRESS, AN AUCTION, A YOUNG MAN’S DREAM… BY JOSEPH UNGOCO

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