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FEATURES6 Events

10 Graphic Arts

12 Winter Whites

14 Fashion: Fun With Geometry

16 Hot Watches for Her

18 Wheels: A Better Mousetrap

19 It’s About Time: Tesla Event

20 On-Trend Men

22 Hot Watches for Him

24 Golf: Jack Nicklaus in Paradise

26 Anniversaries: Patek Philippe

27 Industry Insider: Baselworld

29 Perfect Gems

32 Designers: Penny Preville

35 Reis-Nichols Custom Design

36 Brides So Beautiful

38 The Big Day

44 Holiday Gift Ideas

46 Social Media: Getting to Know You

48 Color Contrast

50 Dark Magic

52 Designers: Plevé

54 Fashion: It Bags

55 Milestones: David Yurman

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SOCIAL SCENEREIS-NICHOLS JEWELERS CONTINUES OUR

LONG-STANDING TRADITION OF HOSTING FUN EVENTS TO ENTERTAIN CLIENTS AND BENEFIT CHARITABLE CAUSES.

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

BJ Nichols served as the Grand Marshall at this year’s TUDOR

United SportsCar Championship race, while Dave DeHaven and

friends took track laps in the pace car.

Vladimir and Michael Crowther enjoyed themselves at

Elegant Vintages, a wine auction benefiting the

Indianapolis Zoo.

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

In April, designer Heather B. Moore visited our Fashion Mall Commons location with an extended collection of her jewelry. Here, she’s pictured with

our staff (top), and Bob and Barb Gregory.

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

Stephen Webster cocktail party guests tasted British-inspired hors d’oeuvres and cocktails.

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

Clint surprised Britneywith an engagement party at Tastings wine bar right after he proposed. Their friends,

family and all her fellow Pacemates came

to celebrate!

Brand representatives traveled to Indy for our 18th annual Watch Event, showcasing a stellar selection of new, special edition and rare timepieces, plus some favorite best sellers, too!

Guests enjoyed a Balvenie Scotch

tasting bar at the Watch Event Preview

Party, where we raised money to benefit

Jameson Camp.

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

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Statement-making patterns are guaranteed to pop.

Clockwise from top:

1. Reis-Nichols black onyx and diamond chandelier earrings, 18K $2,515

2. Marco Bicego Murano Link diamond necklace, 18K $2,450

3. Ron Hami Orighami scattered diamond earrings, 18K $2,780

4. Roberto Coin Pois Moi split-shank diamond ring, 18K $1,700

5. Jaeger-LeCoultre Grande Reverso Lady Ultra-Thin Duetto watch, stainless steel $12,800

6. John Hardy Classic Chain braided cuff with diamonds, $1,950

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WINTER WHITESBright as the fresh-fallen snow.

Clockwise from top:

1. Reis-Nichols diamond bracelet, 18K $22,500

2. Reis-Nichols moonstone and diamond necklace, 18K $7,980

3. Stephen Webster Superstud mother-of-pearl earrings, $795

4. David Yurman Starburst chain bracelet with pearls, $1,250

5. Chanel white ceramic and diamond J12 watch, 18K $19,600

6. Roberto Demeglio white ceramic and diamond ring, $2,860

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

FUN WITHGEOMETRY

6 picks

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

HOT WATCHEShers

A BETTERMOUSETRAP

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

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wheels Tesla Model S

T he past two decades have borne witness to fantastical leaps intechnology we now consider invaluable: smartphones, GPS guidancesystems, tablet computers. It’s also provided its fair share of clunkers:

the Segway, non-iPod MP3 players, MySpace. One innovation that appearedto straddle the Hot or Not fence several times since its introduction almost adecade ago: Tesla Motors’ luxury electric vehicles (EVs). In recent months,however, much of the doubt about Tesla’s viability and even its historicimportance seems to have been erased through a flurry of investments, newproducts and innovative sales and intellectual property rights management.

Though founded by computer engineers Martin Eberhard and MarcTarpenning in 2003, it was big thinker Elon Musk who got Tesla rolling. (He’salso a driving force behind much of the commercial space travel industry anda proposed Hyperloop high-speed magnetic rail in California). The world gotits first taste of the future with the Tesla Roadster in 2006. Musk argued thatthe nascent electronic car industry needn’t be restricted to boxy, utilitarianvehicles. He envisioned luxury roadsters and even high-performanceracecars (the Tesla Roadster was the first EV to top 200 MPH, and was soonparticipating in eco-races in Australia). He made a point of investingpersonally in American manufacturing and dropping a significant amount ofhis and other people’s money (including the U.S. Department of Energy) intomanufacturing. Soon pundits speculated each $128,000 car rolling off theline actually cost millions more based on investments vs. actual production.Various delays, along with a 2009 Roadster recall and battery pack fires inthe Model S in 2013, made it seem as if the Tesla might be another rich kid’svanity toy destined to be tossed aside. (Remember the DeLorean?)

Flash forward to 2014, and Musk’s vision is very nearly rock solid. Thecompany posted profits in 2013. Buliding vertically, Tesla offers a growingrange of cars. The full-sized, five-door Model S, with a remarkable 97 MPGhighway, expanded sales in the U.K. and Europe significantly during the first

part of the year, while the falcon-winged, dual-motor, all-wheel drive ModelX is expected to reach buyers by 2015. Just as importantly, the companyopened its 100th charging station in Hamilton, New Jersey (also the 22ndstate to approve Tesla’s unusual direct sales approach: you can scope themodels on a showroom floor, but you must buy online). The most unusual

aspect of the Superchargerstations? Topping off yourbatteries doesn’t cost a cent.With enough stations, youcan now theoretically crossthe country for free.

Even more mind-boggling to the traditional

Carnegie-era capitalist: in a blog post dated June 12, 2014, Musk made wavesby announcing that all of Tesla’s hard-earned (and expensive) patents wouldbe released into the public domain. In an era when the concept of open-sourcing headbutts against the lucrative intellectual property universe (thinkpatented human DNA), the announcement was a potentially world-changingone. “If we clear a path to the creation of compelling electronic vehicles,”Musk wrote, “but then lay intellectual property landmines behind us to inhibitothers, we are acting in a manner contrary to that goal.”

All of this adds up to a rosy future for Tesla, which claims to have moreorders than they can possibly fill. Though he’s no longer associated with thecompany, Tarpenning is convinced of the significant role luxury EVs play. Ata 2012 Silicon Valley Band of Angels lunch, he noted that in 10 years, “all thesupercars will be electric or electric assisted.”

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In July, Reis-Nichols Jewelers brought Tesla Motors, TUDOR Watches and

Fleming’s Steakhouse together for an exciting summer event. Guests were able to test drive the Tesla Model S

and view the entire collection of TUDOR watches. A raffle benefited

Timmy Global Health, raising $1,200 in just two hours!

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ON-TREND MENPolished pieces add a finishing touch.

from the RUNWAYS

Clockwise from top:

1. William Henry dinosaur bone fossil cufflinks, $550

2. David Yurman precious material dog tags, from $745

3. David Yurman modern cable ID bracelet in brown, $595

4. David Yurman men’s gemstone rings, from $475

5. William Henry pocket knife featuring 10,000-year-old wooly mammoth tusk fossil, $1,800

6. John Hardy Classic Chain orange leather bracelet, $395

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6 picks

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

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golf

On the tip of Mexico’s Baja Peninsula, high above sheer, windsweptcliffs offering stunning panoramas of the Pacific Ocean, thelegendary “Golden Bear” has collaborated with Mother Nature to

design a breathtaking—and provocative—$40 million, eight-years-in-the-making golf course that promises to redefine the Los Cabos resortexperience.

Opening this October, Jack Nicklaus’ challenging 7,224-yard, par-72Quivira Golf Club, featuring three holes that “literally hang over the ocean,”will be the centerpiece of two luxury resorts and three high-end real estatecommunities. It will also be “unlike any other course in Los Cabos,”according to Nicklaus, who has designed five other courses in the area,since even high-handicap golfers can savor the jaw-dropping views

JACK NICKLAUSIN PARADISE

Redefining the Los Cabos resort experience.

provided by the unique mountain-ocean-desert ecosystem.“Many people will think it is the most spectacular golf course [in the

world], while some will struggle with it,” says Nicklaus, the “Golfer of theCentury” with 120 professional PGA tour victories and 18 majorchampionship wins. And now, he’s the designer of 380 courses worldwide.

“Yet this property was far too unique to try to create a resort coursethat would be suited just for high-handicappers. It was a course where youhad to take advantage of all the spectacular [topographic] situations, andwhether they were too difficult or not, you had to employ them. This is aterrain that offers more elevation changes and oceanfront exposure thanany other course in Los Cabos. If you look at golf as a fun experience andwant to play in an exciting place, you will love Quivira.” (continued)

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Indicative of that excitement, several holes that rise more than 350 feetabove sea level afford views of frolicking whales and crashing waves. Yet perhapsmost exhilarating is the dramatic three-quarter-mile drive to the fifth hole, whichcrosses arroyo-spanning bridges and traces a switchback route up the side of amountain. An awe-inspiring climb already dubbed “the greatest drive in golf,”this marvelous ascent is more than 200 feet above sea level, and once ending atthe tee at the short par-4 fifth hole, an exclamation point awaits golfers: amazingvistas of assorted wildlife, far-flung boats and white beaches far below.

The par-3 sixth, its concave clifftop green carved from the base of a massivedune, is equally dramatic. The layout then weaves through the dunes, returns tothe cliffs at the dazzling par-3 13th hole, proceeds inland through the deserttoward distant mountain peaks, and drops sharply from a set of elevated tees atnumbers 16 and 17, a pair of thrilling par 4s. Quivira’s par-4 18th hole, stretchingto 469 yards, is a classic links-style creation that plays to an infinity-edge greenoverlooking the sea.

In the wind, Quivira could prove bedeviling, for as even Nicklaus admits, “Iam eager to play it—on a nice calm day.”

If the course proves too challenging, golfers can take solace in the otherluxuries that abound at Quivira. Each of the two Pueblo Bonito Resorts & Spasoffers lavish accommodations; luxury estates and residences dot this exclusive,1,850-acre community. And the thatched-roof clubhouse, besides featuring finedining, is the ideal place to conclude any golf adventure.

It’s a welcome oasis, a place to bask in refreshments and to celebrate thisLand’s End escape with three miles of pristine creamy beaches.

Ondoro WoodDistinctively striking as a stylish companion

for lovers of superior writing culture. Barrel made from smoked oak wood available in Fountain Pen, Rollerball,

Ballpoint and Mechanical Pencil.

PASSINGTHE TIME

Patek Philippe celebrates 175 yearsat the pinnacle of fine watchmaking.

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anniversaries

T his year, Patek Philippe marks a milestonethat few companies will ever achieve: its175th anniversary. The revered Geneva

watchmaker has operated without interruptionsince May 1, 1839, when it was founded by AntoineNorbert de Patek. He was joined by Adrien Philippesix years later. Today, it stands as the last family-owned independent watch manufacturer in Genevaunder the auspices of the Stern family, whichacquired the brand in 1932.

Thierry Stern, who represents the fourthgeneration of Sterns at the helm, has some surprisesin store to commemorate the occasion, though hewill reveal nothing until the brand unveils its 175thAnniversary collection in Geneva this fall. Stern’slove of musical minute repeaters and decorativemétiers d’art offers some clues to what’s in store.

Expectations are high given that the 150thanniversary in 1989 saw the debut of the Calibre 89pocket watch, hailed as the most complicatedwatch in the world with 33 complications. Sternrecalls how the 150th anniversary collection,especially its minute repeater wristwatches,signaled a transformation for the brand. “Years later,I realized that anniversary marked a new beginningfor complications,” he says. “Before that, suchcomplications were normally for pocket watches. Itwas a celebration of a milestone, but it was alsoabout a new movement and a new era.”

Stern, 43, has brought a more youthfulperspective to Patek’s hallowed halls since he tookover as president from his father Philippe five yearsago. While Patek Philippe has maintained itstraditional core values, Stern has expanded the useof steel to broaden the brand’s appeal to a youngeraudience. Women have also benefited with a rangeof complicated timepieces—including a split-seconds chronograph, minute repeater andperpetual calendar—and striking jeweled novelties,such as this year’s diamond-set Gondolo Ref.7042/100R-001 with an Akoya pearl bracelet.

For men, the new steel version of the Ref.5960/1A-001 Annual Calendar Chronograph makesa contemporary style statement with its white dialhighlighted in black and red. And the Ref. 5990/1A-001 Nautilus Travel Time Chronograph, powered bya new automatic movement, combines achronograph with a practical dual time function.

“From Patek Philippe, people expect beauty,quality, accuracy, but also some surprise,” saysStern. “In my mind, there will be two lines: one withuseful complications you need every day, while theother is more complicated—minute repeaters,tourbillons, split-second chronographs—which youmay not need, but you enjoy the quality of them.Those are really the pieces of art.”

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industry insider

There’s no better place in the universe to soak up the energy, technology and creativityof the watch and jewelry world than at the industry’s international trade fair in Basel,Switzerland.

Baselworld 2014, which took place this year in March/April and previewed 2015 fashion,featured a magnificent array of 1,500 jewelry and watch exhibitors from 40-plus countries,each booth a complex architectural wonder of beautifully designed showrooms, offices,bathrooms, kitchens, elevators and more. In fact, in the six weeks prior to the show, about20,000 workers assembled thousands of tons of steel, wood, glass and cables into whatamounted to a self-contained city within the exhibit hall. At final count, more than 150,000attendees came from around the world to immerse themselves in the luxury, innovation andexpertise of this amazing industry event.

The economic impact of Baselworld is enormous: the value of Swiss watch exports alonewas about $24 billion last year. What’s more, the fair generates an income of about $2.6billion, and creates tens of thousands of jobs.

Confirms Patek Philippe CEO Thierry Stern, “We’ve been present in Basel since 1931 as itis the most important platform for meeting our top retailers. This year, we also received morethan 1,000 journalists…”

But for us at Reis-Nichols Jewelers, the real value of the show lies in its magnificentluxury offerings. We’ve been traveling to Baselworld for years and have watched it evolveinto the most important timepiece showplace in the world. Be it the great brands we partnerwith, such as Rolex and Patek Philippe, or those we just admire, we work to find the latestand greatest value and designs for our customers and collectors.

The Pulse of the MarketVisiting the world’s premier trade fair for finejewelry and luxury timepieces.

A MAGICAL CITYAt the junction of three countries (in Switzerland bordering

France and Germany), Basel has a distinctly cosmopolitan

charm. The historic Old Town boasts narrow winding streets

and quaint market squares with wonderful shops and

restaurants. It’s a romantic city made for strolling the sun-

drenched banks of the Rhine or sipping some good wine at an

outdoor café while chatting with interesting people from all

over the world. One caveat: if you visit during Baselworld,

you’re not likely to find a room as hotels book up months in

advance (and charge accordingly!). Many jewelry buyers stay

in Zurich and commute to Basel by train, or else they sleep in

temporary barges along the Rhine set up specifically for

visitors to the fair.

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

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CAT HITS HIGH NOTECelebrated for producing works composed for intimate venues, New York’sGotham Chamber Opera is now in its 12th season. Performances haveincluded rarities from the Baroque era, such as Mozart’s Il sogno di Scipioneand Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas, and contemporary operas including I HaveNo Stories to Tell You by Lembit Beecher and The Raven by ToshioHosokawa. During the 2014/2015 season, the company will present a revivalof a favorite, El gato con botas (Puss in Boots), by Xavier Montsalvatge, atNew York’s El Museo del Barrio. The opera tells the children’s story of amiller who inherits a mangy cat with magical talents. The cat woos aprincess for the miller and, after defeating an evil ogre through trickery,happily unites the miller and princess. They marry and provide a warmhome for the cat (which is probably what the cat had in mind all along).

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

UN CHÂTEAU AVEC DESANIMAUX EXOTIQUESAs you drive into the Château of Thoiry, about 30 miles west of Paris, don’tbe surprised if a giraffe strolls past your car. Many animals, such as camels andzebras, roam freely. Others, like tigers, leopards and cheetahs, are kept in thechâteau’s zoo. While touring this 16th-century, 370-acre estate, you’ll alsodiscover a maze, several gardens, a restaurant, and possibly the current Countand Countess of La Panouse, who still live in the château (part of which isshown to the public by costumed guides). Because architect Philibert del’Orme designed the château to be in perfect harmony with nature, the mostspectacular time to visit is during the summer or winter solstice, when thecenter arch marks the exact position of the sun.

ROCK STARSculptor Kan Yasuda’s critically acclaimed work is exhibited andinstalled at galleries and public spaces all over the world. The BoboliGardens in Florence displayed the first abstract sculptures in this500-year-old collection; a solo exhibition featured 18 large works atthe Yorkshire Sculpture Park; and a 17-acre sculpture park isdedicated to him in Japan. Working in marble (his studio is inPietrasanta in northern Italy, near the Carrara quarries), Yasuda’screations are gentle, tranquil and contemplative, encouraginginteraction with the viewer. At his recent American debut show atEykyn Maclean Gallery, when asked how an individual should chosea sculpture, Yasada replied, “Touch it, and if it touches you back…”

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GATHERING THE GRAPESAt the 56-acre Hestan Vineyards located at the base ofOkell Hill on Napa Valley’s eastern slopes, individuallyfarmed blocks are planted with all five Bordeaux varietals:Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Francand Malbec. The grapes are co-harvested and co-fermented to create Stephanie Proprietary Red Wine, aBordeaux made from a layered blend of 46% CabernetSauvignon, 21% Petit Verdot, 16% Malbec, 12% Merlot and5% Cabernet Franc. Limited to 900 cases, Stephanie is acomplex wine with an intriguing nose of licorice, cloveand sweet spice mingled with cedar, tobacco and blackcurrant. And rich mocha notes unfold on the supplepalate, lingering well into the long, elegant finish.

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designers

There is a set of earrings in Penny Preville’s jewelry collection that look like a pairof matching baroque chandeliers more suited to a Venetian palace than thelobes of one’s ears. Another pair from the designer’s Deco collection appears

to be a mini version of Paris’ famed Eiffel Tower encrusted with severalcarats of diamonds, an engineering feat even Gustav Eiffel couldn’thave managed.

If such architectural folly appears incongruous to finejewelry design, don’t tell Preville. The award-winning New York-based designer has spent a lifetime studying art history,building design and ancient civilizations, all in an effort tocreate intricately detailed jewelry that conjures images offaraway places and worlds gone by.

For instance, the designer’s new Aquamarine collection setin yellow gold calls to mind jewelry worn by ancient Indian

CULTURALLYOBSESSEDPenny Preville’s jewelry reflects herfascination with worlds gone by.WILLIAM KISSEL

princesses crossing the sands in full bridal regalia. Similarly, her new Arabesqueline evokes the signature domed arches found in the Arabian desert, while herMoondance collection of earrings and necklaces could be delicate pieces of 15thcentury Burano lace, or perhaps Russian Imperial latticework from the days ofTsar Nicholas II. Other cultural obsessions over the years have resulted in piecesinspired by American Indians (feathers), Greco-Roman times (beading andtwisted designs) and English nobility (tiaras).

“I’m inspired by architecture and clothing and painting and shoes and bag:anything really with an interesting fabric or shape or pattern,” says Preville,whose interest in design and jewelry originated from her mother, an artist,interior designer and antiques dealer, as well as her paternal grandmother,whose collection of Cartier, Van Cleef and Tiffany jewels provided fascination fora little girl well beyond their monetary value. “Her jewelry box was like a treasurechest,” recalls the designer who, as a child, once sewed a suede pouch to holdher own collection of fine “jewels” (more commonly recognized as rocks).

Among her grandmother’s spoils Preville discovered vintage designs withbold, colorful stones in exotic settings that have since become her signature—if she even has one. “My designs—whether necklaces, earrings, bangles orrings—have lots of detail, engraving, twists, beading. There is a very feminine,

romantic feeling to it,” says Preville, who incorporates everythingfrom diamonds and sapphires to semi-precious stones liketurquoise, opal and green chalcedony, among others, in heroffering.

Although adding to her jewelry line is foremost in her mind,Preville has already begun to look beyond bangles to a future thatincludes her name on everything from picture frames, tabletopitems and bedding, to a signature collection of handbags.

“I just see patterns all the time, and the patterns I love I canjust see on everything,” she reveals. We can’t wait to see whereher inspirations lead next.

Meet Penny in personat Reis-Nichols

Fashion Mall Commons on Saturday,December 6!

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Carat Weight 1.53

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COLOR GRADEDiamonds are valued by how closely they approach colorlessness – the less color, the higher their value. GIA’s D-to-Z Scale begins with D, representing colorless, and continues to Z, for diamonds that appear light yellow or brown.

CARAT WEIGHTCarat weight is the measurement of how much a diamond weighs. All else being equal, diamond price increases with carat weight, because larger diamonds are more rare and desirable.

CLARITY GRADEDiamond clarity refers to the relative absence of inclusions and blemishes. The GIA Clarity Scale contains 11 grades, with most diamonds falling in the VS (very slightly included) or SI (slightly included) categories.

CUT GRADEIn evaluating cut for the standard round brilliant diamond, GIA takes into account seven components: brightness, fire, scintillation, weight ratio, girdle thickness, symmetry, and polish. It then assigns a cut grade ranging from Excellent to Poor.

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

diamond pavé halo accentuates the unique shape of the gemstone.

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

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

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

4.23 carat aquamarine

gemstone ring encircled with .36 ctw

green tsavorite plus two Mexican opals and .68 ctw diamonds,

in a setting of rose gold, $7,200.

BRIDES SO BEAUTIFUL!

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

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T H E B I G D AY

WHEN IT COMES TO TYING THE KNOT, COUPLES AND EVENT DESIGNERS ARE CONSTANTLY LOOKING

FOR WAYS TO PUT A UNIQUE SPIN ON TRADITIONAL ELEMENTS. FROM MUSEUM-WORTHY CAKES TO

DRAMATIC DRESSES, STEAL THESE IDEAS TO MAKE YOUR BIG DAY A STANDOUT SUCCESS.

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new twistson tradition

DECADENT DÉCOR“Sparkle and glitz are really big right now,” says Dallas-based celebrity wedding

and event specialist Donnie Brown, author of Donnie Brown Weddings: From the

Couture to the Cake. One creative way to bring some bling to your event is to

incorporate jewelry into the décor. Using brooches is especially chic. They can

glam up cakes, escort cards, napkins (tie with a pretty ribbon and attach a

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

using brooches on the cake,” says Brown. “I also did a wedding where we

decorated the cake by stringing rhinestone necklaces around each tier instead of

piping.” Rhinestones can add a reflective element to guest tables too. “Instead of

a fabric runner, arrange a wide band of rhinestones down the center of the table,”

suggests Brown. Traditional linens are getting a high-style makeover with the

addition of embellishments such as ruffles, stones and beads. Brown says

seasonally-hued stones in amber, black and brown are especially trendy for fall.

SENSATIONAL SEATSNot long ago, draping guest seats with fabric chair covers was a simple and popular way to add interest and elegance at a ceremony or reception. “Over

time, though, everyone got tired of seeing so much fabric in a room and chair covers were replaced by the chiavari chair,” explains Brown. The chiavari, with

its classic, elegant style, became the go-to for many couples and event designers. Now the chameleon chair—aptly named because it can be customized

to complement virtually any wedding aesthetic—has become the seat of choice. “Chameleon chairs are the coolest chairs in the world,” says Brown, who

has used them at many events. Made of steel, the basic chair comes in several styles and leg colors including black, gold and silver. Dress them up with

seat cushions, chair covers and jackets (longer swaths of fabric) in dozens of fabric colors, from charcoal and platinum to eggplant and raspberry. For an

even more dramatic look, choose chair covers or jackets with tulle, lace, metallic or ruffles. “Now you can completely customize your chairs to your event,”

says Brown. “They are absolutely fabulous.”

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

&to have to holdReis-Nichols represents the industry’s best bridal jewelry designers.

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

sold separately.

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

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DRESSES THAT IMPRESS

Every bride wants a dress that wows, and the latest looks don’t disappoint. White is timeless but dresses in soft tones such as blush and peach are gaining

popularity with fashion-forward brides looking for a new twist on tradition, says Tara Nattini, president of bridal design house Isabelle Armstrong. “The

silhouette may be classic but the color makes it modern.” For another contemporary take, brides are opting for subtle yet striking ombre designs that

gradually transition from white or ivory to a color such as pink or peach. Also on-trend: gowns that highlight the bride’s back. “The back is really the focal

point when the bride is walking down the aisle, so we’re accentuating it with crystals and lace, says Nattini. “Plus, jewelers are doing dramatic necklaces

that trail down the back and dresses with bare backs really show them off.” Finally, taking a cue from Duchess Katherine, and more recently, Kim Kardashian,

brides are opting for sleeves to the elbow or wrist. “Once considered very traditional, sleeves are becoming more modern and trendy,” says Johanna Kraft,

designer and production manager at Isabelle Armstrong. Her fall collection includes gowns with detachable sleeves that give brides two looks in one dress:

classic long sleeves for the ceremony and a sexy, sleeveless reception style.

WE ARE FAMILYWhen it comes to choosing attendants, couples are ignoring

outdated rules and following their hearts. For one thing, they no

longer feel obligated to have an equal number of bridesmaids and

groomsmen, so there’s no pressure to fill a spot or leave out

someone you’d like to include. “I’m also seeing a lot more

male/female role reversals,” says Brown. A bride, for example, might

have her brother or a close male friend on “her side” rather than only

asking sisters or female friends. Having parents or even

grandparents in the bridal party is another new twist. For her March

2014 wedding, Cali Solorio of Austin, Texas asked her beloved

grandmother and great aunt to serve as flower girls. The ladies

joyfully tossed petals as they walked down the aisle. “We got so

many compliments. People couldn’t stop talking about them,” says

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Platinum diamond engagement ring featuring 1 carat marquise cut center diamond plus an additional 1.60 ctw

of round diamonds, $16,990.

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

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

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

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cakes are becoming an important design element at

weddings. “Couples want a cake that reflects their

individuality and harmonizes with the look and feel of

their event,” says Allison Kelleher, owner of AK Cake

Design in Portland, Oregon. “That could mean an

elegant white cake with sugar flowers or a bold,

brightly colored creation.” Today’s cakes are

impressive works of art that feature elements such as

mosaics, metallics and hand-painting. So-called

“naked” cakes—tiers of cake and filling without an

iced outer layer—are also popular with couples

favoring a natural look. They can be served as one

large cake or individual mini cakes. Also hot: Unusual

cake shapes such as spheres and taller-than-usual

tiers. “Cake tiers have typically been four inches high

but now we’re seeing individual tiers that are five to six

inches or taller,” says Kelleher. “When stacked all

together they make for a lovely and graceful cake.”

Heather Moore Jewelry is the finest personalized collection. Each name, date and symbol is hand stamped with vintage tooling and made to your specifications with recycled precious metals.

GIFT IDEAS

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

Stephen Webster Libra Astro Ball pendant, available in each zodiac sign, starting at $650starting at $690

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

Heather B. Moore assorted personalized charms and jewel beads

Reis-Nichols Jewelers diamond compass necklaces, starting at $295

John Hardy Bamboo Collection oval drop earrings, $275

Marco Bicego Delicati Collection necklaces, starting at $990

Reis-Nichols Jewelers flex bracelets, starting at $1,685

Armenta assorted stack rings,

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social media

During a recent trip from London to Tokyo, jewelry designer StephenWebster wasn’t exactly loving his in-flight meal options:

“Sushi at 36,000ft! Think I’ll have the chicken.”

Webster’s personal Twitter account, @NoRegretsat50, is full of this type ofoff-the-cuff remark, making it one of the more entertaining online profiles inthe jewelry industry. By following his status updates, you can accompanyWebster in real time as the recent MBE recipient traverses the globe promotinghis brand, involving himself in one misadventure after another—or rather, notinvolving himself. For example, take this June 2014 musing during his time atCouture, an annual trade show in Las Vegas:

“Getting old really sucks in Vegas. One just one night ofmisbehaving takes two full days of saintly ness to recover from.”

While Webster is good for laughs, he’s certainly not alone in sharing hisinner dialogue with the world. In fact, social media has taken the globe bystorm. With Facebook now commanding an audience of over one billionpeople—or roughly 18 percent of the world’s population—along with theproliferation of other massively popular social networking sites such as Twitter,Pinterest, Instagram, Tumblr, Vine, LinkedIn and Flickr (just to name a few), it’sextraordinarily easy for individuals to share their voices in a very public way.

Such accessibility grants members of these social communities windowsinto the lives of others like never before. Savvier users who have largefollowings, such as celebrities and brand marketers, can leverage social mediato build relationships and strengthen bonds with their existing audience.

Another designer we love to follow is Heather B. Moore. Her Instagramaccount, @heatherbmoore, chronicles her life as a jewelry designer. It includesmany images of her family, travel, animals and, of course, jewelry shows.

With social media usage increasing dramatically, there’s no doubt thatmore jewelry stars will be adding their profiles to an online community nearyou. The question is, what will they say?

Reis-Nichols Jewelers is keeping tabs on all the jewelry and watch trends,too. Like and follow us for updates and exclusive offers!

Jewelry insiders go #social.

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

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

GETTING TO KNOW YOU

Clockwise from top:

1. Reis-Nichols 13.88 carat tanzanite and diamond ring, $23,850

2. Reis-Nichols 5.30 carat rubellite and diamond necklace, $7,520

3. Reis-Nichols emerald, fi re opal, druzy and diamond dangle earrings, $6,570

4. Reis-Nichols oval sunstone and diamond ring, $4,680

5. Stephen Webster black opalescent quartz and diamond earrings, $6,250

6. Reis-Nichols cabachon opal, mint tsavorite and diamond necklace, $14,530

all in settings of 18K gold

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blackened silver Superstud hinged cuff, $995

Envy black eye necklace, silver and black rhodium, $695

Cravelli diamond ring, silver and 18K $1,600

Thorn black diamond ear climbers, 18K $1,250

Jewels Verne black mother-of-pearl necklace, silver $2,695

. Penny Preville diamond blackened feather pendant on blackened eyeglass chain, 18K $3,715

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For a moment, forget everything you know about settingdiamonds. Throw out all the rules. Now, imagine a world in whichan artist can craft a beautiful mosaic… with no restrictions. No

need for prongs. (Remember, we’ve tossed out all the rules!)You might envision a piece of jewelry in which diamonds of

varying shapes or sizes are snugly nestled right next to others,perhaps of contrasting colors, with no metals getting in the way.Welcome to the world of Plevé—a world where such unbridledcreativity is possible.

Plevé is a new brand. It’s also a new technique—a new art form,really—invented by master designer Ron Rizzo and backed by DTCsightholder Pluczenik. It can best be described as a free-form,creative use of all possible shapes, sizes and colors in a kaleidoscopicharmony that only a true artist could envision. Each piece ishandmade and one-of-a-kind.

How do they do it? It’s a newly patented process that utilizes aninvisible, light-cured ceramic in place of traditional settings. Thediamonds are placed by skilled craftspeople onto a surface ofpulverized crystal, hardened into place, and then polished. As Rizzoexplains, it’s a new technology—and also a revolutionary newtechnique.

“If you look back in jewelry history,” he says, “there have been alot of technological inventions that have advanced the industry. Butbasically it has all been based on the same craft. This is a new craft.”

The artisans who assemble Plevé jewelry are not your typicalstone setters. Rather they are graduates of art schools who havebeen recruited to bring a non-traditional range of expertise to thetable. There are accomplished illustrators, sculptors and ceramists onthe team, as well as jewelry design graduates, who contribute theirown esthetic sensibility to each handcrafted piece. The result—thisharmony between different sizes, shapes and colors—is described bycompany principals as “magic.”

It’s one thing to read about it, and even better to see pictures ona printed page or on a website. But once you actually hold one ofthese mosaics in your hand, you will truly understand.

Now available at both Reis-Nichols Jewelers locations, visit us tosee these incredible works of art for yourself!

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

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

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

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

SHOW US WHAT YA GOT “Transparent materials continue to be strong, aspeople like to expose the inner contents of their bags,” explains Ma. This style leaves nothing tothe imagination, so make sure to put the items you might not want to show the world inside acosmetic case!

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

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Cable is the unifying element of every DavidYurman collection, encompassing art, inspiration,innovation and unity. Yurman’s iconic signature is

unmistakable, since this design is a variation on a themewithin all his collections.

This year, David Yurman celebrates a majormilestone: 30 years since he introduced his signatureRenaissance Cable bracelet, which revolutionized theAmerican jewelry industry.

“With the cable design, David Yurman createdpieces that were immediately identifiable as part of acollection by our clients,” says BJ Nichols. “And thatmade it easy for them to build upon. It’s no wonder hewas the first modern jewelry designer to become ahousehold name.”

A striking blend of ancient and modernsensibilities, the cable design conveys casualelegance and authentic glamour. Bridging fine jewelryand fashion through art, it became the bracelet, theiconic David Yurman piece and one of the most famousjewelry designs in the world today, instantlyrecognizable and an enduring classic.

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