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WELCOME

Dear Friends,As spring blooms this year, so does color in both fashion and accessories. Here at The Diamond Cellar, weseek out trendsetting jewelry to accent every wardrobe. A set of gemstone-adorned bangles or a vibrantcocktail 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. The DiamondCellar can help you accessorize your favorite outfits. Whether you are looking for a wow piece or a subtle yetchic accessory, we’re proud to offer the most extensive collection of jewelry and timepieces in the Midwest.

Throughout this issue you’ll find contemporary takes on the blending of color in fashion. Pale and vivid huesrun together to create looks with vibrant color or demure beauty. Once again, we’ve teamed with Maren Rothat Rowe for our fashion section, and this year we’ve added men’s looks from Milk Bar and Repertoire. I thinkyou’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 The Diamond Cellar. We are truly happi-est when we see how a piece of jewelry from one of our fine collections can make you feel extraordinary.With our expertise, we can assist you in creating an exceptional look for spring and summer. The DiamondCellar is dedicated to making you look and feel your best no matter what the occasion.

I look forward to seeing you soon.

Andy JohnsonThe Diamond Cellar

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FEATURES1 Welcome Letter

4 Our People: Kevin Ballard

6 Events

8 Caring for the Community: Gracehaven

10 Designers: Penny Preville

12 Profile: John Hardy

14 Profile: Forevermark

16 Designers: Marco Bicego

18 Red Carpet

22 Trends: Renewal

27 Style in Bloom

56 Home: Al Fresco

58 Columbus Food & Wine

60 Wellness: Haute Healthcare

62 Perfect Gems

64 End Page: Last Bid for Love

WATCH SECTION46 Profile: Michele Watches

48 Collecting: Time on His Side

50 Complications: Passing Time

54 Winders: Winding it Up

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OUR PEOPLE

Kevin Ballard

Where are you from originally? Dublin, Ohio

Who has been the biggest influence in your life and how didthey influence you? My parents, by far. They gave me an incrediblefoundation to build upon. I consider myself incredibly fortunate for the lifethat I have. They instilled values and teachings that they had experiencedin their lives, but also allowed me to be my own person andmake my mistakes and learn from them. They never “bailedme out,” but instead helped guide me to understand how tolearn from it and become a better person because of it. Ihave always had a very open and truthful relationship withmy parents. I only hope I can give to my child somedaywhat my parents where able to give to me.

Describe your perfect day. I would start my day off witha good workout, followed up with a nice breakfast with mywife. Then I’d round up my buddies for a game of Frisbeegolf. Depending on the day, it might turn into two rounds.After that, a motorcycle ride would be needed. To finish theday off, I’d kick back and get everyone together for a barbeque and beers.

What do your friends depend on you for, and why?They certainly depend on me for jewelry, and according toone of my closest friends: “Good advice, although some-times you get what you pay for.”

What’s your favorite part of your job and why? Ilove the fast pace, the fact that every day brings new challenges, and working with some of the rarest objects inthe world. But, if I had to narrow it down to one thing, itwould be the interaction with the customers. We are fortu-nate to help facilitate some of the most important momentsin our clients’ lives, from engagements and career mile-stones to celebrating the birth of a child. There are not toomany professions that can claim the same.

You’ve planned the perfect vacation. Where areyou going and what will you do? Well, it would haveto be watching the Grand Prix of Monaco from the deck ofa yacht with my wife and friends. That would incorporate allthings holy to me. My wife, because she’d kill me if didn’ttake her. My friends, because you can’t be on a huge yachtat an F1 race without them. And finally, 360 degrees ofbeautiful ocean and scenery.

What kind of food do you crave most often? Well, Iwould have to say Chinese or sushi. My wife makes a greatcashew chicken (Springfield style) and I could eat sushieveryday, as long as it’s not too exotic.

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What do you admire in other people and why? I admire people’sabilities to persevere in difficult times. It’s very easy to find the bad or negative in trying situations, but the people who persevere are alwayslooking for the good or positive in every situation, even when the positiveis not so easy to find. It takes a mentally strong person to continually livetheir life in this way.

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DIAMOND CELLAR EVENTS

Top: Our Hermés event in Augustfeatured an extended collection oftheir fantastic timepieces, and achance to win a trip to New York’sFashion Week. The winning couple,Jim and Anita DiCello, enjoyed thefashions and excitement. BottomLeft: Stephen Webster rolled outthe purple carpet for an enthusiasticgroup of fans at our Easton store inNovember. Bottom Right: Paneraihosted a private showing of theirtimepieces at Scioto Country Clubin November where mountainclimber and author Jim Davidsonregaled guests with stories of hisadventures.

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CARING FOR THE COMMUNITY

Gracehaven

At least 100,000 children between11 and 17 are sold for sex in theUnited States each year, accord-

ing to the National Center for Missing andExploited Children. And more than 1,000children right here in Ohio are sex traf-ficked every day, according to a recentstudy completed by the Ohio AttorneyGeneral’s office.

For many, child sex trafficking is ahard concept to grasp. It’s a hard conceptto think about and often, to discuss. Itinvolves adults forcing children to havesex with adults, for money.

“The vast majority of child sex traf-ficking victims are runaways, or childrenwhose parents force them to leave homeor have abused them,” said Jeff Barrows,Health Consultant for Human Traffickingfor the Christian Medical Association.“Many haven’t received formal, consis-tent education. Many blame themselvesfor the abuse. Few can see a way out.”

That’s why Barrows foundedGracehaven in 2008, and a year laterwalked away from his practice as a gyne-cologist to lead Gracehaven full time asExecutive Director. Gracehaven is anOhio-based non-profit organization dedi-cated to ending child sex trafficking, andto providing its victims with services andsupport to help them recover from theabuse they’ve suffered, and reclaim andrebuild their lives.

“The reality is that right now, whenchild sex trafficking victims are found in

Ohio, they are often placed in juveniledetention centers, or sent back to homesthat often victimized them in the firstplace. These children have been repeatedlyvictimized, the majority of their lives.What they need, more than anything, is asafe haven. A long-term residential shelter.A place they can call home,” said Barrows.

Gracehaven has spent the last twoyears renovating a private property in cen-tral Ohio into a 10-bed residential homefor child sex trafficking victims.

“We want Gracehaven House to be thehome many of these children have neverhad,” said Barrows. “We want to providethem with healthy food, shelter, healthcare. A place where they can receive inten-sive counseling and education. We want to

provide them the services andholistic support that can help

them to begin to heal from a lifetime ofabuse. Ultimately, we want to empowerthem to create a new future for them-selves.”

Barrows says that Gracehaven staffhave also educated thousands of Ohiosocial service and healthcare workers, andthousands more police officers and teach-ers, about how to identify child sex traf-ficking victims.

He says that these workers tend to be

on the frontlines – they’re the ones whoare most likely to come into contact withchild sex trafficking victims.

“We need to raise awareness that childsex trafficking is a harsh reality, not only inother countries, but right here in our owncountry, right here in our own state, righthere in central Ohio,” said Barrows. “Weneed to help people who are on the front-lines – the people who are most likely tocome into contact with child sex traffick-ing victims – know what to look for, so wecan start treating these children as victims,not criminals.”

“And once we find these children, weneed to help free them. We need to helpthem break the cycle of abuse. We need towrap them in services and support so theycan understand the abuse they’ve endured,so they overcome it. That’s our mission at

Gracehaven.”Barrows says there are many ways

to help.“Invite us to your church, Rotary,

Kiwanis or other community group toeducate your friends and co-workers aboutthis important issue. Participate in aware-ness-building events like our Walk a Mile inHer Shoes event each spring. Make a dona-tion to help us continue finding and freeingchild sex trafficking victims.”

To learn more about Gracehaven, tofind a list of 24 things you can do to fightsex trafficking, or to make a donation, visitGracehavenHouse.org or ‘like’ GracehavenHouse on Facebook.

Gracehaven’s Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event.

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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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DESIGNERS

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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“I LIKE TO THINK THAT THE WEARERS OF THE NAGACOLLECTION WILL ENJOY LOVE, PROSPERITY AND LUCK.”

–GUY BEDARIDA, HEAD DESIGNER

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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.

BY KAREN ALBERG GROSSMAN

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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

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H E R M È S S E L L I E R – H E R M È S H O R L O G E R

ARCEAU CHRONO COLORSSteel case, mechanical self-winding

movement, Epsom calfskin strap Crafted by Hermès watchmakers in Switzerland

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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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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

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

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FASHION

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

Penny Preville18K Yellow GoldSignature Chainwith Turquoiseand Diamonds$9,990

Ladies Michele Deco $1,495(Strap Not Included) 28

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

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

Kwiat 18K White GoldDiamond Woven Ring$7,850

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

Carla Amorim PistachioEarrings $10,450

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

HermésLadies 18KYellow GoldCape Cod$8,400

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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

SplicedSmokeyLabradoriteNecklace withDiamonds$1,694

Akoya Pearl andDiamond ChokerNecklace $7,722

Gents Tag Heuer Stainless SteelCarrera Calibre 6 $2,900

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18K Rose andWhite GoldDiamond DangleEarrings $8,840

Ippolita Sterling Silver37.5” Kidney ChainNecklace $795,Ippolita Sterling Silver42” WonderlandGelato Necklace inDesert $1,795,Mikimoto 18K WhiteGold 32”Akoya PearlStrand $6,400,Ivanka 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

Prices are subject to change.

Rolex Ladies StainlessSteel with DiamondBezel and FlowerMotif Dial $12,900

Raymond WeilLadies StainlessSteel Jasmine withDiamond Bezel$3,595

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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

Michele LadiesTahitian BlackCeramicChronographwith DiamondBezel $1,995

Carla Amorium SunsetRing in Calcite andBlack Diamonds $8,580

Ivanka TrumpBlack DiamondTassel Necklace$32,000

Scott Kay Positive Cross Cu!in Sterling Silver $660

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

Gents StainlessSteel Panerai PAM 00177 Luminor Marina$6,900

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

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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 David YurmanStainless Steel Classic on Alligator Strap $3,400

Gents Rolex Explorer II inStainless Steel $7,750

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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 andJames Jeans makes the perfect pair.Comfortable and flattering, they willnot 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 Ladies watch inStainless Steel and 18K RoseGold with Mother-of-Pearl andDiamond Dial $7,200

18K Yellow Gold andBlack Wood 16” OvalLink Necklace $9,830

Bulgari 18K YellowGold MonetteAntiche Silver Coin Ring $3,480

Charles Krypell 18K Whiteand Yellow Gold DiamondScrollwork Earrings $9,000

Diamond Cellar 18KYellow Gold SmokeyQuartz Ring $1,999

John Hardy Bedeg OvalHoop Drop Earrings $995

John Hardy BedegConcave Flex Cu! $1,895

Jaeger-LeCoultre LadiesStainless Steel ReversoUltra Thin with DiamondBezel $9,150

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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

Rolex Ladies 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

Patek Philippe LadiesTwenty-4 in Stainless Steelwith Diamond Bezel $7,540

Fancy Pink Diamond Ringand Bracelet Set, PriceUpon Request

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

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FASHIONMix&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 Tag HeuerStainless SteelLink Calibre 6$2,800

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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 Silver,Labradorite/RutilatedQuartz Doublet andDiamond ‘Slice’ Earrings$2,420

Carla AmoriumOrange SapphireAurora Earrings$5,390

Ivanka Trump StackableRings, Starting at $800

Tag HeuerLadies CarreraStainless SteelAutomatic withDiamond Bezel$4,700

Rolex LadiesStainless SteelDatejust $7,050

Gents Baume &Mercier CapelandAutomatic inStainless Steel.$7,500

Prices are subject to change.

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: PROFILE by Randi Molofsky

Awalk through the historic district of downtown Miami encapsulatesmuch of Michele Watches’ telltale brand appeal: both share an ArtDeco design sensibility, vibrant color palette and bold sense of style.

It’s no wonder Michele is favored by a fashion-forward clientele with aninnate understanding of classic design.

From speedboats to soirees, everything is a little bigger in Miami.The same is true for Michele, as oversized cases emphasize a bit offlash and a signature red button logo creates instant cachet. Miami’sseaside location also necessitates a certain day-to-nighttime glam.Lounging poolside? Bold chronographs with rubber straps from theJelly Bean collection or a sporty white Tahitian Ceramic are chicstandouts. When the sun goes down, diamond-studded timepiecesmake a big statement at affordable prices.

Spring 2012 brings a refined update on Michele’s instantly

recognizable style. Serein, inspired by the Cloette, features a modern takeon a timeless design. A silvery-white dial highlights a fine circular patternand oversized Roman numerals. The Caber Sport maintains the Caber’sround case and T-bar design, now updated with a scalloped bezel andchronograph dial (available with or without diamonds).

One of Michele’s most popular styles, Tahitian Jelly Beans, is alsoreinvented this year in new brights and beach-inspired pastels. Look-at-me neons like pink, blue and green are balanced by seaside neutrals inmint, coral and steel.

Want to make a unique statement any time of year? The brand’scommitment to practicality and fun led them to offer a stunning variety ofstraps that are easily mixed and matched. From alligator to glittery leather,cobalt blue to rainbow stripes, a sense of play makes punctuality a breeze,whether or not you can make it down to North Beach.

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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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FOCUS: WINDERS by Laurie Kahle

Like early automatic wristwatches designed to eliminate the need forwinding, watch winders originated as practical items to keeptimepieces ready for action at all times. Aside from the convenience

factor, winders can also extend the life of a watch movement. Theyensure that essential lubricants are evenly distributed throughout themechanism, and reduce wear and tear on the crown winding system bylimiting the need for resetting. But as watch collecting becomes a

consuming passion for many affluent consumers, some are seeking evermore elaborate storage systems to keep their horological treasuresenergized and secure. From models with high-concept designs featuringinlaid wood cabinetry and carbon fiber accents, to humidor componentsand stereo systems, winders have entered the realm of luxuryfurnishings with an array of options to create a personalized unit—theultimate of which is a completely custom installation. (Continued)

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Upon his retirement in the 1990s, Chuck Agnoff, founder and presidentof Orbita in Wilmington, N.C., received a gold Rolex automatic watch fromhis wife. He wore the watch on weekends, and found himself frustrated bythe need to constantly reset it when the power reserve ran out. He solved theproblem by devising a “gadget,” as he calls it, tokeep the watch moving when it wasn’t on his wrist.Soon, friends and jewelers started making requests,and Orbita was born. “First and foremost it was aconvenience,” he explains. “But later, I learned thatwhen a watch lays flat for a long time, the lubricantscan wick away from moving parts, so keeping yourwatch on a winder is also about preventativemaintenance that can extend its life.”

Orbita’s recent Avanti system was designed toaccommodate your ever-growing collection andcater to your personal needs. “It became a sort oflifestyle cabinet,” says Agnoff of the expandablestorage system that incorporates drawers where you can install a safe, ahumidor, a wine cooler, or other options. You can store up to 48 watches in theItalian-made Macassar or burl wood cabinets. “It’s a semi-custom winder,”explains Agnoff, “so it is priced economically because it’s built off a standardconfiguration—like buying a car and adding options.”

A similar made-to-measure approach is taken at Buben & Zorweg ofAustria. Known for its modern, slick aesthetic, the company can expand andtailor their winders to your wishes, or you can choose a custom installation.The Treasury, for example, presents an array of 10 interchangeable modules

that include winding modules for four or 16 watches, a humidor, displaycabinets for barware and red wine, and storage drawers for manual watchesand jewelry.

The brand’s limited-edition Objects of Time collection includes a modelproduced in partnership with Aston Martin. TheObject of Time One-77 (pictured above) seamlesslycombines a safe, a collection of the brand’sproprietary Time Mover watch winders, humidors,storage drawers, four world clocks, a sound systemwith a subwoofer and iPod docking station, and aflying minute tourbillion clock. The striking designemulates the muscular curves of the One-77supercar, which, like the winder, has a limitedproduction of 77 pieces.

The next level of watch storage is building acustom room, like the space commissioned by one ofOrbita’s West Coast clients. “It was a unique project,”

explains Agnoff. “He was building a new house and wanted a security room(basically an exhibition area) for all his watches, so he could relax and enjoyhis collection.” The project involved constructing a room with built-in storageunits that hold 108 winders for automatic timepieces, in addition to storagedrawers for over 200 watches. “But very few people want to go through thatkind of process—starting from scratch and working with architects,” saysAgnoff, who said the project cost around $125,000 and required six to eightmonths from concept to completion.

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The design of the Object of Time One-77 watch winder (above, right) emulates the muscular curves of the Aston Martin One-77 supercar.

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Growing up, an “outdoor kitchen” (if such a term even existed) generallymeant a portable barbecue sitting atop an aqua-colored slab of cement.Basketweave plastic lounge chairs might be protected by a corrugated

tin awning, and Dad spent more time swearing at non-functioning equipment thanactually grilling. Today, a host of high-tech innovations, weatherproof customappliances, and a desire to maximize the social space of even the largest houseshave redefined the concept of cooking and dining al fresco.

“We actually require our homeowners to include a summer kitchen in

their construction,” says Page Pierce, vice president of Walt Disney WorldResort’s new Golden Oak luxury housing development. The community,which opened last September with eight homes, will eventually host asmany as 800 homes, along with a top-tier restaurant and demonstrationkitchen, community center and other amenities. Homeowners have VIPaccess to the neighboring Disney theme parks, along with available perkslike door-to-park car service, concierge services for the greater Orlandoregion and access to special and private events.

AL FRESCOTODAY’S OUTDOOR KITCHENS ARE FOR MORE THAN JUST GRILLING BURGERS.

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“One of our thoughts in planning Golden Oak was to not create adevelopment that was just boxes,” says Pierce. “Because this is Florida, it’simportant to celebrate the indoor/outdoor living we’re able to enjoy.” At aminimum, most houses have a covered area with a great barbecue, outdoorsink, refrigerator and outdoor seating. But they can get much moreelaborate. “Some have remote control retractible screens to keep the bugsout while allowing flow from the indoor kitchen, past the summer kitchen,all the way to the swim-up bar.”

Flow, and the efficient use of indoor/outdoor space seem to be keyingredients in designing a successful outdoor kitchen. “When we pay taxesand insurance on a house, we’ve paid for the environment around thathouse,” says Julian Exclusia of Florida Builder Appliances, an upscale divisionof Sears Holding Corporation. “We’re not just sitting in a cubby hole.”Exclusia works with athletes, entertainers and others to design and equipcustom homes, and he’s critical of some architects who “hide” a house’skitchen in the corner. “If you’re entertaining, you’re looking at the expanse,or you should be, whether it’s the Colorado Rockies or the Caribbean.”

Christopher Grubb, president of Arch Interiors in Beverly Hills, notes that“we’re trying to create a cohesive look and bring these spaces together.” Hisfull-service design firm has created several L.A.-area outdoor spaces,featuring popular elements like warming drawers, beer taps and an outdoorpizza oven, adding utility and distinction. Doug Burdge, a Malibu architect,designed an oceanfront property with not one, but three outdoor spaces: agrill area, a semi-enclosed chef’s kitchen and a rooftop social space.

“Outdoor kitchens are now a part of almost every design we do.”Many significant outdoor improvements, however, tend to happen after

completion of the house itself. This seems, in a large part, due to theeconomy. “In Southern California right now, 99% of all the home contractsare improvements on existing properties, not new construction,” saysGrubb. Meanwhile in Florida, Exclusia notes that banks are reluctant tofinance what they see as an elective (and expensive—elaborate kitchenscan run $50,000 to $100,000 or more) element. Thus, even high-endcustom homeowners are completing the house first, then financing theoutdoor activity spaces. However, Grubb notes that a professional, well-designed outdoor kitchen and social area could add hundreds of thousandsof dollars or more in resale value to a luxury property.

There are other reasons to design a space more elaborate than theaverage lonely Weber grill on an island of concrete. Owners whorent their homes for charity events or other gatherings effectively

double or triple the number of available hosting venues (or, alternatively,keep guests and visitors outside, away from living areas and damage-pronefurnishings).

Simple physics may also be at play in the rising popularity of theoutdoor kitchen. “We’ve kind of peaked on our maximum house size,” saysJeff Dross, corporate director of industry trends for Kichler Lighting. “So alot of architects are building in courtyards, adding large glass walls, andcreating indoor/outdoor flow. You’re essentially adding more rooms, andyour yard becomes a really nice, usable space.”

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

COLUMBUS FOOD & WINE

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

farmers and consumers where seasonal produce is purchased up front andharvested goods are distributed throughout the season. Providing freshand nutrient-rich foods to nearby communities, this trend contributes toour 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, responsiblygrown 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 learned that Rock Dove Farm

specializes in growing the purest and best tasting fruits and vegetablesaround. Owners Todd and Heather Schriver pride themselves on “theopenness of our farm.” Located in West Jefferson, Ohio, Rock Dove Farmis easy to visit. Stop by to taste Todd Schriver’s favorite CSA items—car-rots, chard or cherry tomatoes—or arrange to pick up your CSA bags atone of Rock Dove Farm’s convenient locations around Columbus (see rockdovevegetables.com). As Todd says, “Almost every one of our CSA participants is even more excited about CSAs after they finish one thanthey were before it started.”

For locally raised meats, Bluescreek Farm Meats is a small-acreagefamily operation located about an hour outside of Columbus. Specializingin “happily raised animals” with no growth hormones or antibiotics, theSmith family offers eight monthly CSA options with vacuum packed freshfrozen meats. According to Jamie Smith, customers can choose from beef,lamb, grill master and special CSA packages. “We offer multiple CSAs, giv-ing you a variety to choose from every four months…this summer we willhave two NEW three-month CSAs: Grill Master CSA I and II.” Columbusnatives can pick up their CSA bags at the Bluescreek Farm Meats locationat the North Market (see bluescreekframmeats.com).

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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.

HAUTE HEALTHCAREBOUTIQUE MEDICINE IS ALL THE RAGE. BY LISA MONTEMORRA MENGHI

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EXPLORE THE LITTLE LUXURIES THE WORLD HAS TO OFFER.BY DONALD CHARLES RICHARDSON

STEP IN STYLELocated in a small shop on New York City’s East Side,designer Barbara Barran’s Classic Rug Collection putsfashion underfoot with fascinating custom rugs. Herunique creations can be seen in very stylish homes allover the world, as well as the Whitney Museum, theSmithsonian, and other museum stores. Barran’s rugs,inspired by everything from Art Deco to traditionalAmerican quilts and her personal passion, Eastern art,are made of natural fibers including wool, silk,pashmina, hemp, linen, nettle and banana silk. She’sthe only rug designer in the U.S. to offer hand-knottedrugs from Nepal in 300 knot silk. Go barefoot!

A CHÂTEAU IN NORMANDYAt the end of a boulevard shaded with ancient trees, past clusters of huge roses in brilliant, almost illusory colors is the Château La Cheneviere. Thegrand three-story mansion, built in the 18th century, is set in the Normandy countryside, between the exquisite town of Bayeux and the historic beaches,in Port-en-Bessin. During WWII the residence was occupied by the Germans, then by the Americans after the June 1944 landing. Restored in 1988, themanor became a fully equipped hotel and restaurant, with a swimming pool, lovely terrace and beautiful views. Each guest room has a different décor,some with marble fireplaces, others with private patios. An intimate bar leads to a graceful dining room, where the brilliant chef uses local produce topresent the distinctive and legendary dishes of Normandy.

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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.

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