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Warmest personal greetings from all of us at Kay’s Fine Jewelry. We are excited to share with

you the new Kay’s Fine Jewelry Magazine.

This magazine is a Celebration of luxury — the luxury of having wonderful loyal customers

and friends who we look forward to seeing every year; the luxury of expansion in new mar-

kets, where we are better able to serve our customers; and an exploration of all the luxuri-

ous jewelry and timepiece collections we carry in-store. The following pages offer a pre-

view of the vast array of merchandise we would be privileged to show you.

As a family owned business, we are proud to have instilled a strong culture of excellence

in customer service and care in each and every one of our jewelry and watch boutiques

across the Caribbean. We also place a strong emphasis on innovation in jewelry design, pro-

ducing our own unique collections encompassing the most cutting edge trends in gemstones,

colored diamonds and solitaire settings. Our collections are unique to Kay’s and are certainly the

most exquisite in the Caribbean.

A purchase of a fine timepiece or piece of jewelry is a significant event in our customers’ lives

and a highlight of their vacations to the Caribbean. We personally see to it that each of our

guests in the store are taken care of by our knowledgeable staff in a comfortable and relaxed

shopping atmosphere.

It is with great pride that we take this opportunity to share with you memorable moments

from the past year, give you an in depth look into some of the world’s most prestigious brands

and exotic gemstones, and share touching customer stories which we will forever cherish.

In the past year, the Kay’s Fine Jewelry family has grown. In Aruba, we have opened a sec-

ond location in La Hacienda, on the high-rise hotel strip at Palm Beach. This is the

Caribbean’s first diamond jewelry and watch lounge. We have also opened a KFJ boutique in

Kiawah Island, South Carolina, to bring the same core principes of jewelry expertise and excel-

lence in customer service closer to home for so many of our U.S. based customers. It is only

with your loyal support and patronage year-after-year that these expansions were possible, and

for this, we are sincerely grateful.

We hope that you enjoy exploring the pages of our magazine as much as we enjoyed putting them together for you.

With much appreciation and gratitude to our loyal customers and friends,

The Family and staff at Kay’s Fine Jewelry.

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Todd Tufts • Editor in Chief, Publisher

Carol Besler • Editorial Director

Vence Vida • Production Manager

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1 Welcome4 Kay’s Fine Jewelry Locations6 A Testimony to Kay’s Service8 Gucci10 Danica Patrick12 Golden Delicious Diamonds13 Hublot 16 Tissot18 The Serpenti Collection20 The Power of Pavé24 Mything The Point25 Leonardo DiCaprio Interview28 Romain Jerome30 Color Me Different32 Rado D-Star34 Perfectly Cut Diamonds39 Tacori40 Breathtaking Tanzanite42 How to Build a Watch Wardrobe46 Black and White and Beautiful48 How to Buy a Diamond50 Not Your Father’s Cadillac54 America’s Pastime60 Jaquet Droz62 Exotic Gemstones — Dreaming In Color65 Redefining Blue — Paraiba Tourmaline66 Trollbeads — The Original Bead & Bracelet Company70 Aruba’s Fine Dining72 A Beautiful Cushion Cut

Aruba Hotel SideHigh Rise Hotel Strip • La Hacienda, Juan E Irasquin Blvd.

(Texas de Brazil Building) Palm Beach, [email protected]

Aruba Downtown:25-A Havenstraat • Oranjestad (Downtown) Aruba

Tel: (297) 588 9978 • [email protected]

St. Maarten Downtown 65-A Front Street • Philipsburg (Downtown) St. Maarten

Tel: 1 721 543 0356 • [email protected]

St. Maarten Harbor Village:#7 Harbor Point Village At Cruiseship Terminal


St Kitts Cruise PierBuilding #29, Unit 1 • Port Zante, Basseterre (at Cruise Pier)


St. Kitts Marriott Resort858 Zenway Blvd • Frigate Bay, St. Kitts


Kiawah Fine Jewelry 560 Freshfields Dr., Freshfields Village

Johns Island, South Carolina 29455843.768.5357 • www.kiawahfinejewelry.com


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We are proud to announce the opening of

Aruba's very first Diamond Jewelry and

Watch lounge in La Hacienda at Palm

Beach, Aruba (on the high-rise hotel strip).

Pictured is the Kay's Fine Jewelry family &

staff celebrating the opening of the new location on

December 26, 2011 with a champagne, wine, and cheese cock-

tail party. Thank to you our loyal customers and friends who

supported our Grand Opening. We look forward to welcoming

you to Kay's in Palm Beach on your next visit to Aruba.


happycustomers

We’ve been buying from Kay’sfor over 10 years (primarily inAruba), but have also made pur-chases in St. Maarten and havebrowsed their store in St. Kitts.Along with our purchases, we havereferred many family members aswell as friends to Kay’s along theway!

Kay’s is truly a “family busi-ness” and they make you feel like

part of their family while visiting their stores. In addition to havingfantastic deals, they are friendly and professional. They take customerservice very seriously. And trust me, you won’t leave any of theirstores empty handed.

We have been, and will remain, loyal to Kay’s for many years tocome.

— Joyce & Dave O’Connor, Cincinnati, Ohio

After many many yearsof vacationing in Aruba,no trip would be com-plete without a visit (orvisits) to Kay’s FineJewelry. Each year welook forward to seeing allthe beautiful new collec-tions and unique cre-

ations that are exclusive to Kay’s. Yes, we love your beautiful jewelrypieces, your huge selection of gem stones and watches, and yourunbeatable prices. But, what keeps bringing us back year after year, isyou, and your amazing family and staff. Everyone is always so friendly,warm and welcoming to us, making us feel like special guests in yourhome, instead of just customers in your store. Not only are you our “goto” jeweler, and purveyor off all things beautiful, you, Ash, Sonny andReena have become our beloved friends. We along with our boys andwives value that friendship and the great relationship we’ve developedover the years. Years ago we walked into Kay’s, curious about the com-plimentary gem stone you offered. Little did we know that little stonewould lead to so many beautiful pieces of jewelry, but more impor-tantly to the real “gems” in life, wonderful friends.

— Canapp and Helfenbein Family, Maryland

Michael and I met in the mostunique way, and we knew thatwhen it was time for us to get mar-ried, we needed a priceless uniqueway to start our lifetogether. Kay’s Fine Jewelry wasour only option, as the quality oftheir jewelry is above and beyondexquisite. Michael and Tesh havebeen friends for a long while, yet assoon as I met Tesh and his wonder-ful bride and family, I felt as if Ihad known them forever. We werevery selective in the entire engage-

ment ring/wedding ring process, and Kay’s Fine Jewelry was not onlypatient, but honest and extremely knowledgeable about finding us theperfect pieces. We wouldn’t have chosen another jeweler as this fam-ily business is warm, welcoming, and sincerely special to us. We bothget compliments on our rings all of the time, and we proudly say thatwe put all of our trust and faith into Kay’s Fine Jewelry; it is the onlyplace we will ever shop, and we recommend them highly to anyonewho wants something beautiful, high quality, and exceptional.

— Sharon and Michael Leinwand, Conway, South Carolina

My husband and I love to cruiseand love jewelry and everythingcame together for us a few yearsago when our cruise stopped inbeautiful St. Maarten brought us toKay’s Fine Jewelry at the cruiseport. The first thing I found that Iliked at Kay’s was no pressure. Noone “hovered.” Then I was struck bythe huge variety of pieces on dis-play and the beautiful stones thatwere in the cases as well.

I have bought things from Kay’sand given them as gifts and have thrilled so many people with thebeauty of the piece. We have also met customers in the store who, likemy husband and myself come back to Kay’s year after year.

If you are in the Caribbean and do NOT go to Kay’s Fine Jewelry,you are missing the opportunity to find some beautiful, fairly pricedjewelry from people who truly want you to enjoy what you buy for avery long time.

Regards,— Robin and George Finch

about your Kay’s Fine Jewelry experience

testimonialsUnforgettable Products and

ServiceWe always plan our cruising

adventures to include a stop inSt. Maartens to visit our dearfriend Yogi at Kay’sJewelers. Yogi always gives us themost professional and caringassistance of any jewelers that we

have ever met. His expert knowledge of jewelry and how he matcheshis inventory to our jewelry requests in a timely manner continuouslymake our purchasing experiences top notch. We trust Yogi’s and Kay’sintegrity, quality and very fair pricing structure. Our US appraisals onKay’s jewelry are always higher than our purchase price. US jewelersalways complement us on our beautiful purchases of such high gradegem stones and diamonds. Thank you Kay and Yogi for all that youoffer us and continued best wishes in selling the finest quality of jew-elry to many more very satisfied customers. See you soon!!

— Vera Mitrovich and Terry Barrett, Bluffton, SC

“We have been going to Kay’sfor almost 10 years & have alwaysenjoyed our jewelry buying experi-ences there. All the staff are veryfriendly & knowledgeable; espe-cially Joe who has always beenvery patient & helpful. Greatselection of quality jewelry &excellent customer service! Wehighly recommend Kay’s & look-ing forward to our next visit!”

— Karen & Bob Sharer, Sterling Heights, MI

We have known Tesh and hisfamily for over 10 years. We havepurchased many lovely things fromthe Aruba and St. Maarten stores.The family and staff are very honest,kind and genuine people. When youshop with Kays, you can be assuredthat you are getting the best prices,the best quality, and the best serviceanywhere! They are a wonderfulfamily! We love them and wishthem all the best of everything!!!

Love,— Eileen and Ricky Leinwand, Elizabethtown, North Carolina

Whether it is Emeralds, chocolatediamonds, blue Diamonds orTanzanite, Kay’s is the best place toshop for beautifully designed andcrafted jewelry. The Chugani familyalways treat us as an extension of theirfamily. Great people, jewelry andprices.

— Mike and Gail Frisz, New Jersey

Just wanting to express ourawe and wonder at the out-standing job that you do in yourstore!We cannot express enoughhow much QUALITY,EXPERTISE and CARE thatyou put into each and everypiece of jewelry.Over the past eleven years that

we have been visiting your beautiful island of Aruba, we have come toknow you, Ash and Tesh, on a very close almost family type of basis.Every person in your store has handled everything with the utmostcare. With every attention to detail that truly makes the experienceone of a kind. It has always been our pleasure to recommend yourbusiness, at any of your locations, to any of our family, friends or asso-ciates who we know are going to be traveling in the Caribbean. Wecannot rave enough over the FINEST and truly UNIQUE pieces ofjewelry that have been in your show cases.

Again THANK YOU for a most wonderful jewelry shopping expe-rience!

— Neil & Char Swartz, Pennsylvania. Mom & Pop

We have had the privilege ofbeing a customer of Kay’s FineJewelry for over 8 years. Wealways feel welcome from thetime we enter the doorway. Ihave a problem as I use a caneand a scooter and the store at thePier in St. Maarten is handi-capped friendly which is a big

perk for me. I let Prince know what I am looking for and he never dis-appoints in choosing beautiful pieces of jewelry for me to look at andpurchase. Our daughter is also a customer (2nd generation) of Kay’sas well. My husband and I purchased jewelry for our 50th weddinganniversary at Kay’s while we were on a cruise a few year’s ago. Wecontinue to go back to Kay’s as we feel we can trust them and that isa big plus.

Thank You,— John and Janet Matthews

We have been dealing withthe Kay’s FJ family for over 10years and their knowledge andexpertise is above all expectations.Kay’s is not just a jewelry store butan organization built on friendshipand trust.

We take pride in wearing all ouruniquely designed jewelryand have a personal attachmentwith each piece. We have recom-mended our friends and family and everyone always becomes a cus-tomer. It has become an annual tradition to visit them at any of theirlocations in the Caribbean.

At Kay’s, you are not a customer, but a member of a well respect-ed family!

— Barbara, Pat, and Diane

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Luxury is defined by the choice of precious

materials, the uniqueness of each design and

the meticulous attention to detail. Gucci

Jewelry offers Italian made designs that can be

worn everyday and treasured forever. It’s

exclusively developed, handcrafted and manu-

factured in Italy in strict accordance with rules

outlined by the luxury jewelry industry,

which, for centuries, has defined the quality

standards for jewelers.

T H E H O R S E B I T C O L L E C T I O N

The Horsebit first gained true prominence

in 1953 when it adorned Gucci’s classic loafer,

recalling the horse-riding world of the aristoc-

racy and high society in Florence. It has since

evolved into bold hardware on handbags and

shoes, prints on canvas handbags and silks,

watches and most recently, Gucci Fine

Jewelry. It is now a symbol of Gucci’s glamour.

Reworked by Gucci Creative Director Frida

Giannini in a contemporary style, the Horsebit

takes on softly sensual shapes, to become a

covetable and wearable jewelry line.

The Gucci Horsebit bracelet in 18kt yellow

gold won the Vogue Spagna award for jewelry

(Vogue Joyas) in the category The Designer

and its Jewels.

The bracelet was one of Frida Giannini’s

first creations, and the Horsebit motif was

later developed into a complete collection,

including rings, colorful cocktail rings and sets

of necklaces with matching earrings. This lat-

est collection explores the equestrian symbol

in new innovative forms for necklaces and ear-

rings.

Unexpected combinations of colors,

through the use of classic and novel materials

such as black onyx, black diamonds on black

synthetic corundum secured by 18kt pink gold

Horsebit links, or white diamonds next to rock

crystal on 18kt white gold, all offer glamorous

reinterpretations of the Horsebit icon.

spotlight

All Gucci jewelry is handcrafted by highlyskilled Italian goldsmiths, and the high

end jewelry collection is the epitome ofimpeccable craftsmanship.


G U C C I T I M E P I E C E S

Gucci Timepieces has been designing, developing and

manufacturing iconic Gucci watches since the early

1970s. Taking advantage of the worldwide recognition of

the Florentine house — and its unique duality in brand

positioning, pairing modernity and heritage, innovation

and craftsmanship, trend-setting and sophistication —

Gucci Timepieces is one of the most reliable and consis-

tent fashion watch brands, with a clear design approach

and positioning. Made in Switzerland, Gucci watches are

recognized for their design, quality, and craftsmanship.

fast women

As one of auto racing’s most captivating figures, Danica Patrick is re-

writing the playbook on intermixing racing passion and pop-cul-

ture stardom. With her decision to give NASCAR full-time atten-

tion starting in 2012 comes a level of Danicamania widely antic-

ipated by throngs of racing enthusiasts across the country.

As she did in 2010 when she made her Nationwide Series

debut, Patrick is jumping into her expanded role in NASCAR

with JR Motorsports and the Number 7 GoDaddy.com team.

The partnership with the Dale Earnhardt Jr.-owned company

has already reaped rewards, as in 2011 she became the high-

est-finishing female in NASCAR national touring series his-

tory with her fourth place at Las Vegas Motor

Speedway on March 5, 2011. Patrick led 14 laps

and scored three top-10s in 12 races during her

sophomore campaign, sending notice to

believers and skeptics alike that Danicamania

wasn’t just for grips and grins. She had come

to race.

Set to compete for the 2012 Nationwide

Series championship with JR Motorsports,

Patrick will also make her debut in the

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series for 10 races

with Stewart-Haas Racing, marking yet

another milestone for a sport ready to

embrace its next female star.

Patrick’s plunge into full-time

NASCAR racing comes after seven full

seasons in the IndyCar Series, which cat-

apulted her to stardom in 2005 when she

won Rookie of the Year. That year she

became the highest-placing female in the

Indianapolis 500 with her finish of ninth, a

record she would later break in 2009 when she

crossed the bricks in third. The 2005 Indianapolis

500 also saw Patrick lead 19 laps, making her the

first woman to ever lead the Brickyard’s prestigious

event. The historic 2005 campaign was capped with

Female Athlete of the Year honors by both USA

Today and US Sports Academy.


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Patrick’s start in racing began like many of her peers, coming up through the ranks of the World Karting Association. She won her first

national points championship in the Yamaha Sportsman class in 1994 and continued to impress by winning 39 of the 49 feature races

in 1996. In her final full season in karting, Patrick captured the WKA Grand National Championship in the HPV class in 1997.

At the age of 16, Patrick traveled overseas and made her European debut in the Formula Vauxhall Winter Series. She continued to

compete in Europe in the Zetek Formula Ford Championship as well as the European Formula Ford Series over the next three years

before returning to the U.S. in 2001.

Patrick initially captured the attention of Team Rahal when she competed in five Barber Dodge Pro Series events for them in 2002.

She made her debut in Toronto, qualifying eleventh and finishing seventh. That year, she also won the Pro Division of the Toyota

Pro/Celebrity Race at the Long Beach Grand Prix from the pole position.

Patrick spent two years in the Toyota Atlantic Series program, driving for Team Rahal. In 2003, she became the first female in series his-

tory to stand on the podium with a third-place finish at Monterey, Mexico. She completed the season with five top-five finishes. In 2004,

Patrick finished third in points with 10 top-fives in 12 races and was the first woman to lead the Toyota Atlantic Series point standings.

Equally as impressive as her on-track resume is her off-track credentials, in which she has become a mega pop-icon. She has graced

the cover of Sports Illustrated, SHAPE, and ESPN the Magazine, and she was featured in the 2008 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue. In

2006, she joined Dale Earnhardt Jr. in a cameo role for Grammy-award winning artist Jay-Z’s “Show Me What You Got” music video.

She has made guest appearances on a variety of television shows, including Good Morning America, The Ellen Degeneres Show, Jimmy

Kimmel Live, The Late Show with David Letterman and Late Night with Conan O’Brien. She has starred in 10 Super Bowl ads for

GoDaddy.com, making her the #1 celebrity with the most Super Bowl commercial appearances.

In 2008, Patrick scored her most memorable accomplishment yet by becoming the first female to win an IndyCar Series race. She claimed

that honor in the Japan 300 at Twin Ring Motegi.

women


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Various models of the Big Bang have beendeveloped, presenting watchmaking complica-tions: Tourbillon, Big Date, Power ReserveIndicator, and Split Seconds. The Fusion concepthas been pushed to the limit in the quest forunusual materials and new alloys. The modelcomes in a choice of two sizes: 41 or 44 mm indiameter.

The beginning of 2008 saw the launch of thefirst Big Bang designed with women in mind: 38mm diameter with a set bezel, but without achronograph. Then the new Big Bang ClassicFusion was presented at Baselworld 2008: an evo-lution of the Big Bang towards more traditional,stylish and sporty attractiveness. This 45 mmmodel does not feature a chronograph and istherefore thinner. Winning all the attention,this watch was one of the star products ofthat edition of Baselworld, at whichHublot sales reached an all-time high.

A turning point in the life of thewatch making house then took place:on April 24, 2008, Hublot wasacquired by Moët Hennessy —Louis Vuitton, the world-leadingFrench luxury goods group.

During Fusionweek 2009, Hublotpresented a brand new collectioncalled King Power. Ever faithful to itsphilosophy, the watchmaker goes a stepfurther. This 48 mm timepiece is morepowerful and more refined. Its dial is com-posed of several levels, the bezel features rubbermolding, and the screws are raised.

The first Hublot watch appeared in 1980 featuring a gold case and natural rubberstrap. For the first time in the history of watch making, gold was combined with rub-ber. The porthole-shaped watch case combining polished and brushed gold, the min-imalist black dial, and the distinctive black natural rubber strap came to symbolizeHublot watches.

In 2004, under the leadership of its new CEO, Hublot revisited its founding prin-ciples: Jean-Claude Biver re-launched the “The Art of Fusion” concept — this meantthe fusion of unusual materials such as gold and ceramic, tantalum and red gold, oreven magnesium and titanium. This also applied to the fusion between the Swisswatchmaking tradition and 21st century watchmaking art.

In less than a year, Jean-Claude Biver met the challenge of setting up a new col-lection. The Big Bang chronograph presented during Baselworld 2005 was a perfectillustration of the Fusion concept! It was an immediate success and orders increasedthree-fold compared to the previous year. A few months later, in November 2005,the Big Bang chronograph was already widely acclaimed and rewarded with severalinternational prizes. The prestigious 2005 Design Prize in the Geneva Grand Prixd’Horlogerie was one such notable achievement.

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These fine timepieces and many more are available at theKay's Fine Jewelry Boutique in St. Kitts

WWW.BREITLING.COM

CHRONOMATThe benchmark in the field of mechanicalchronographs, equipped with an ultra-sturdycase that is water-resistant to 500 meters(1,650 ft), and with Manufacture BreitlingCaliber 01, the most reliable and high-performance selfwinding chronographmove ment, chronometer-certified by the COSC.

$8,960


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TISSOT T-RACE LADY series is a cocktail of color with its roots at theracetrack. Motorbike-racing-inspired elements get glamorous and edgy,from shocking pink to white; from black to rose gold PVD coating. Thissporty timepiece boasts a dramatic design with bike-racing inspired ele-ments. Constructed with a stainless steel case, scratch-resistant sapphirecrystal shielding three chronograph dials and a date indicator. Featuresinclude Swiss quartz ETA movement, and rubber or silicone straps withfolding clasp with push-buttons in a variety of color options. With theTissot T-Race, Tissot’s passion for motor sports is accelerating into thefashion fast lane!

From 1853 to the present day, Tissot has continually surprised and delight-

ed customers with its product innovation. A relentless pioneering spirit led

the company from its foundation in the small Swiss Jura town of Le Locle, to

a presence in 150 countries. From its first pocket watch with two time zones

in 1853 to its revolutionary touch-screen technology T-Touch watch, Tissot

has presented a series of "firsts" in terms

of technology, materials and design —

even to the extent of creating watches

made of rock, wood and pearl.

From day one, Tissot was also dedicat-

ed to taking its innovations to destina-

tions well beyond the Swiss borders. In

1858, the founder's son, Charles-Emile

Tissot, left Le Locle for Russia and suc-

cessfully sold Tissot savonnette pocket

watches across this huge and influential

empire. International expansion went

from strength to strength and Tissot is

today the leading producer of the tradi-

tional Swiss watch industry in number of

units. Being sold by 16,000 Points of Sale

across five continents, Tissot products

offer a wide selection of watches to suit

diverse functional needs and tastes.

Inspired by fashion design trends, the TISSOT COUTURIER is a stylish watch with ameticulous attention to detail. This collection is available in a variety of models to suitevery taste and available with either an automatic movement with see-through exhibi-tion case back or with Swiss Made quartz ETA movement. A scratch-resistant sap-phire crystal protects white or black dials so you will be sure to clearly see the timefor a lifetime. Choose from leather strap in embossed black or brown or black with acrocodile pattern, or a stainless steel bracelet model. You may choose one of thechronograph models if you appreciate that feature.

The Tissot PRC 200 is a sport watch collection built for performance fea-turing Swiss quality and craftsmanship at a gentle price. This flagshipcollection of timepieces is available in a multitude of looks to comple-ment various lifestyles. Scratch resistant sapphire crystal protects thisbeautiful timepiece which is available with either quartz or automaticSwiss ETA movements to keep you on time. You may enjoy the conven-ience of a date display or prefera day/date display. Some modelsfeature a chronograph function.

signature style

The Serpenti Collection

The Serpenti collection has been a motif used by Bulgari for decades and considered to be one of the brandʼs aesthetic signatures.

The newest interpretations of this classic collection from the house of Bulgari include a modular scaled design and the iconic tubogas design.


smaller is spectacular b y C A R O L B E S L E R

The pavé setting has been around for hundreds of years, but the

technique has recently evolved to a new level. Micro pavé and snow

setting of gems and diamonds are changing the face of jewelry and

gem-set watches.

Pavé is a type of gem setting derived from the French word for

paving — as in paving a street with cobblestones. Small round dia-

monds are used to pave an area of a ring or other jewelry item. Holes

are drilled into the selected area, into which the corresponding size of

diamonds are set. Tiny beads (two or more) of metal from around the

edge of the diamond are then carefully pushed over the edge of the

diamonds to hold them in place. Excess metal is cut away. The desired

effect is to create an area that looks as if it is entirely paved with dia-

monds, with as little as possible metal showing.

Micro pavé is a highly precise version of this technique, using

very small diamonds (as small as .003 carat) and tiny prongs that

can only be seen under a microscope. Unlike regular pavé, where

stone sizes can vary in order to fill the space, micro pavé usually

uses stones of a uniform size, offset from row to row to create a

honeycomb-like pattern. The process is very labor-intensive, as it

is usually done completely by hand, but the increased precision

and efficiency of CAD-CAM manufacturing methods has helped

make the process easier and faster. This, coupled with improve-

ments in the technology used to cut very small diamonds to pre-

cise proportions and in large quantities has recently made micro

pavé more affordable.


Theof

The unmistakable glitter of micro pavé is the refined version of a great idea

Kay's Fine Jewelry presents:

smaller is spectacular


An advantage of micro pavé is that

the surface is often smoother because

the diamonds are so small it is easier to

make a unform setting, which means a

more uniform glitter. Smaller stones can

fit together more closely, so less metal is

needed between them. And because the

stones are so small, they can be incorpo-

rated into very delicate, intricate designs.

In terms of cost, micro pavé, compared

to regular pavé, is generally cost neutral.

Although the smaller stones may cost

less, there are often more of them, and

setting them is extremely labor intensive.

Notably, recent pavé styles have included

not just diamonds, but very small colored

gemstones, often ruby and sapphire, cre-

ating a surface of glittering color.

Another variation on the pavé style is

snow setting, using small stones of vary-

ing, rather than uniform sizes, which are

set randomly. The idea is to deliberately

vary the sparkle pattern by using varia-

tions in stone sizes. The effect is like the

sparkle in a field of snow.

The investment in time, technology, and

expertise on the part of jewelry and watch

companies recently to create pavé and

micro pavé pieces is a good sign that this

glimmering style is here to stay.

The designs featured in this article are availableexclusively at Kay's Fine Jewelry boutiquesacross the Caribbean.

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Mything the point

Plaid’s Triumphant Resurgence

As much as writers try to cut through the endless double-talk perpetuated by wine snobs, there’s still a lot of misleading info out there.Take the old story about sniffing corks. This age-old ritual only yields a snootful of cork and no revelation, yet lots of people still think

they’re supposed to do it. Myths about everything from wine storage to wine pairings abound, and people go on believing them becausenobody tells them otherwise. Consider what follows a myth-busting forum:

MYTH: Red wine is best with red meatAlthough the protein in red meat can soothe a savagely tannic red wine, there’s no rule against drinking white wine. Don't let the estab-lishment lay guilt or shame on you, be the rebel. In fact, the creaminess of chardonnay is kinda’ refreshing with a juicy grilled sirloin.

MYTH: Serving wine at room temperatureA long time ago when wine rules were born, room temperature in European wine cellars meant 62-66 degrees Fahrenheit. Here in the newworld, room temperature falls in the low-to-mid-’70s range, and even higher in the south. But keep in mind that the aroma and flavor ofwine change radically at different temperatures, and too much heat kills off a wine's subtleties and interesting characteristics. To demon-strate, try chilling a bottle of red wine for several hours (or better yet, freak out a waiter by asking for an ice bucket with your red). Taste itright after opening, then again every 10 minutes. As it warms up, different flavors will emerge. This is also pretty remarkable with whitewines, which are often served way too cold in restaurants.

MYTH: All red wines can ageFact: 90- 95% of all wines are meant to be consumed within the first two years after bottling. For the most part, the remaining age-worthypercentage is cabernet sauvignon, syrah, or grenache-based wines, sturdy pinot noirs, some barrel-aged chardonnays, and dessert wines. Agingtames tannins and acidity and allows the natural fruit to come forward.

MYTH: ”Reserve” wines are better than regular wineIn California, the word “Reserve” gets thrown around a lot, but there’s no official definition. This means Joe Blow’s Winery can slap the wordon the label and charge extra for no reason at all. Although some wineries use it legitimately for their better bottlings, without officialregulations to set quality standards, be wary.

MYTH: ”Single Vineyard” wines are better than other winesSingle-vineyard wines (those that feature the name of the vineyard on the label) may be trendy, butthey don’t guarantee quality. These wines express the character of a certain vineyard — goodor bad. Blending wines made from the fruit of multiple vineyards can actually improve awine by balancing out its flavors, acidity levels, etc.

MYTH: Rinsing your glass at wine tastings is a good thingI have no idea where this ritual came from, but there’s no need to rinse.Essentially, this exercise will only water down the flavor of the nextwine. There is, however, one situation where you'd want to rinse: ifyou're changing from red to white wine because the red will dis-color and change the flavor profile of the delicate white.

MYTH: Opening the bottle lets the wine breatheOxygen exposure can help tannic reds mellow out, but only ifyou pour the wine into a glass or decanter. Simply pulling thecork isn’t gonna do squat because the space between the bottleneck and the wine is too small to give the wine enough air con-tact. Fruity reds and most whites don’t usually need to breathe.

Taylor Eason is the wine columnist at Creative Loafing in Atlanta.

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Exclusive Interview withK A Y ’ S F I N E J E W E L R Y M A G A Z I N E

Drug addiction. Child abuse. The politicsof the diamond trade. Institutional corrup-tion. Post-traumatic stress syndrome.

From early movies like The BasketballDiaries and This Boy's Life to recent hitsBlood Diamond, The Departed and ShutterIsland, Leonard DiCaprio has tackled hisshare of weighty issues.

With a starring role in the sober sci-fibrain-teaser Inception and a turn as thetitle G-Man in Clint Eastwood'sHoover biopic, DiCaprio has no plansof lightening up anytime soon.

"I don't really question [thethemes of movies] when I read ascript," says the 35-year-old actor,during an interview with a selectgroup of journalists. "If I feel like I canbe of service to a role, that it emotion-ally engages me, that it's something thatinterests me, and the director is someonewho has the capacity to pull off the ambi-tious nature of the screenplay, I never ques-tion it.

"So, yes, I guess that a lot of my filmshave been more serious in tone. That'ssomething I don't try to deny. Look, I'm avery fortunate person…I grew up in L.A.,and a lot of my friends are actors and manyof them don't [have the luxury] to chooseroles, so I realize everyday how lucky I am.So while I'm here, I'm going to try and doexactly what I want I do."

Inception and the chance to collaboratewith Memento and Dark Knight directorChristopher Nolan was at the top ofDiCaprio's to-do list.


"There are very few directors, I think, in this industry who wouldpitch to a studio a multi-layered, almost at times existential highaction, high drama, surreal film like Inception but if you've seenChris's past work in Memento and Insomnia, you know he's able toportray these highly condensed, highly complicated plot structuresand give them emotional weight."

Inception is far from a conventional thriller. DiCaprio stars as DomCobb, a dream thief who penetrates people's subconscious mindswhile they're sleeping in hopes of stealing ideas. In the world of cor-porate espionage, Dom is a giant. But he's growing weary of hisassignments and is eager to return home to his beloved (MarionCottilard).

For his last job, Dom agrees to attempt the near-impossible: aninception — or the implantation of an idea in the mind of a businessexecutive (Cillian Murphy). Co-starring with DiCaprio are KenWatanabe, Michael Caine, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Ellen Page andTom Hardy.

Budgeted at $160 million, Inception dreams big. The actionshifts between real worlds and dream states, trotting around theglobe to locations in Morocco, Tokyo, Paris, London and Calgary,Alberta.

DiCaprio bristles a bit when it's suggested that, in somestrange way, Inception and Martin Scorsese's Shutter Island arebookends of mind-twisting suspense.

"Bookends? I don't know," he says. "Like I said before, I thinkthese [movies have] characters and plot structures that I wascompelled to do. I'm lucky to be able to do them. So I jump onthose opportunities. Traditionally, I've always tried to work withthe best directors that I can. These types of films which are psy-chologically dark at times, I find them extremely exciting to dobecause there's always something to think about.

"There's nothing more boring to me than showing up on set,saying a line and knowing that my character means exactly whathe's saying. It's interesting to have an unreliable narrator in a filmand that's what both of these films have in common. That notionwas extremely exciting for me."

The idea for Inception took root ten years ago in Nolan's imag-ination. Following his success with Memento, the filmmaker waseager to continue exploring the outer limits of human con-sciousness.

"I've been fascinated by dreams my whole life, since I was a kid,"says Nolan. "I think the relationship between movies and dreams issomething that's always interested me. My primary interest indreams is this notion that while you lay asleep, you create an entireworld which you experience without realizing you're experiencingit. I think that says a lot about the potential of the human mind, par-ticularly the creative potential."

While Nolan always envisioned the movie as a palm-sweatinglyintense thrill ride, it took him a few dozen more re-writes to discov-er the story's emotional core. " I sort of grew into the film in a sense,"he recalls.

A big fan of heist movies, Nolan appreciated the "almost deliber-ately superficial" nature of many beat-the-clock thrillers. But, hesays, there's nothing superficial about dreams and their ability to tapinto people's deepest desires.

"Heist movies tend not to have high emotional stakes," saysNolan. "What I realized, over the years, is that when you're talk-ing about dreams, you have to have emotional consequences andresonances. So that was really my process over the [last decade],finding my relationship with the love story, the tragedy of it, andconnecting with the story's emotional side."

Even though Nolan has made generous use of computer-gener-ated-imagery in past films, he was hoping to tell the story of"Inception" without relying on too many special effects. Forinstance, rather than utilize a CGI blizzard, Nolan and companywaited for a real snowstorm to blanket Calgary.

In London, the set of a long hotel corridor was constructed soit would rotate a full 360 degrees, allowing Nolan to create theeffect of zero gravity. Members of the crew also masterminded ahotel bar set on a gigantic gimbal that enabled the entire room totilt and then slowly right itself, creating a surreal, only-in-a-dreameffect.

"This is my first science fiction film," notes DiCaprio. "One ofthe earliest conversations I had with Chris is how both of us havea hard time with science fiction. We both have a little bit of anaversion to it because it's hard for us to emotionally invest inworlds that are so far detached from what we know.

While some actors might find it disorienting to continually bunny-hop between real and surreal worlds,


"But what's interesting about Chris Nolan's science fiction world is that visually it's deeply rooted in things we've seen before. And emo-tionally, as far as the character's journey, I [believed in it totally]. You have to believe it or otherwise you're not invested in the character,and you're not going to make it believable to an audience. Everything is real in the film, in essence."

Before production began, DiCaprio read everything he could get his hands on about the science of dreams despite having little personalinterest in the subject. "I'm not a big dreamer and never have been," says the actor. "I only ever remember fragments of my dreams."

After finishing up Sigmund Freud's "The Interpretation of Dreams," DiCaprio decided to forgo the experts in favor of Nolan, who hadhis own specific notions about what transpires in dreamland.

"I sat down with Chris for two months every other day and we talked about the structure of this dream world and the rules that applyin it," says DiCaprio. "The only thing that I extracted from all the research I'd done into dreams was that there's no specific science you can apply to dream psychology. I think it's up to the individual.

"We suppress things, emotions and thoughts during the day that we obviously haven't worked out. So, in our sleep, in our subconscious,we sort of randomly fire off different story structures in hopes of [resolving our problems]. When we wake up, we should pay attention toour dreams."

More recently, DiCaprio starred in Hoover, a biopic about the first director of the FBI directed by award winning director, Clint Eastwood." J. Edgar Hoover is fascinating because he had his hand in some of the most scandalous events of American history," notes the actor. "He

was involved in everything from the Vietnam War to Dillinger to Martin Luther King and JFK."As for Hoover's private life, which reportedly included dressing in drag and carrying on an affair with FBI associate director Clyde Tolson,

portions of those aspects were also depicted.

DiCaprio never had a problem figuring out how to communicate his character's altered states.



Air, earth, water, and

fire: RJ-Romain Jerome

offers the raw energy

of imagination to those

who are capable of

nurturing their most

secret dreams.

romainjerome

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Born at the dawn of the 3rd millennium, RJ-Romain Jerome

draws upon the strength of the elements to create the watches of

the new horological era. The magic of the moon, the power of

lava, and underwater mysteries are the poetic driving forces

behind this creative explosion.

Whether through recovering steel from the Titanic or from the

Apollo 11 space shuttle, mingling silver with moon dust or sculpt-

ing volcano lava, RJ-Romain Jerome asserts its iconoclastic spirit

and electrifies tradition by celebrating contemporary legends. Its

approach is characterized by a blend of raw character and elabo-

rate refinement, drawing as much on the roar of an erupting vol-

cano as on the writings of H.G. Wells.

A taste for adventure, an all-conquering spirit, and visionary

avant-gardism merge with the realm of the imagination in the

Titanic DNA, Moon DNA and Eyjafjallajökull DNA”collections.

These three worlds exalt contemporary horizons through a res-

olutely masculine and contemporary touch. From the ocean

depths to the immensity of space, from incandescent lava to age-

old minerals, the RJ-Romain Jerome collections are far more than

just astonishing watches — they define a new era in watchmaking.

Offering every man a chance to explore a dreamlike new

dimension, they also embody the values of their times: a sense of

distinctiveness, a need for speed, and a spectacular yet discreetly

sophisticated aura of virility.

Air, earth, water, and fire: it is now up to everyone to find his

own element, and to give substance to his dream and to his own

vision of time.


Galvanized by the ever-growing Titanic DNA shock wave, RJ-RomainJerome has decided to enrich its collection with an explosive timepiecenamed Steampunk.

The new Steampunk model is born of a high-tension creative impulse andcatalyzes all the attributes of a devastating personality. Expressed throughpolished steel paws, pistons, and Roman numerals, design becomes a power-ful weapon of conviction in this no-holds-barred model.

The entirely dial-free Steampunk is housed within a 50 mm-diameter caseproviding unobstructed views of the sturdy, rigorously constructed mecha-nism that naturally commands respect and is held in place by four screwed-down pistons symbolizing the RJ’s signature "X" motif.

Imbued with the Steampunk inspiration, the Roman XII and VI numeralsare left raw and colored according to the model. These vigorous aestheticcodes energize the upper bridge satin-brushed or circular-grained, dependingon the model, by the watchmaking craftsmen at RJ-Romain Jerome.Faithfully reflecting the inimitable Titanic-DNA style, the small seconds isdistinguished by its stand-out propeller shape.

The Steampunk features an impressive ability to integrate and optimizethe signature features of the DNA collection. With a bezel in stabilized oxi-dized steel secured by four polished steel claws, the Steampunk both appealsand reassures.

At the helm of RJ-Romain Jerome, Manuel Emch and his team are thuslaunching an exceptional new model. Carved in legend and built to makehistory, the Steampunk combines the inventive daring and stringent demandsof a passionately dedicated and uncompromising creative talent.

With the Eyjafjallajökull-DNA model, RJ illustrates the legends of our timeand the mythologies that will forge the memory of the 21st century. A time-piece with its finger on the pulse of the latest events, it is designed with ashfrom the erupting Eyjafjallajökull which is establishing itself as one of the mostintimate symbols of our global contemporary emotions.

As if revealed beneath the dial through a bold stylistic effect and ready toburst forth at any moment, the lava ejected from the core of the planet illus-trates an inner strength capable of setting fire to time — in this case held cap-tive by a steel bezel and volcanic ash. Conveying memories of fire and lava,swept over by powerful images of dust and winds, and testifying to primevalenergies as well as human vulnerability, the rough, brutal, fissured dial is craftedfrom ash ejected by the Eyjafjallajökull volcano.

Above and beyond the words and pictures heard and seen over and overagain on our TV and computer screens, the visual impact of this form of tel-luric inevitability serves as a fresh reminder of the inherent vulnerability of ourworld view. Behind the ash cloud lies the vanity of our philosophies of time. These models are accompanied by a certificate of authenticity confirming thatthe volcanic rock and the ash do indeed come from the Eyjafjalljökull volcano.

Steampunk

Eyjafjallajökull-DNA


Natural colored diamonds have emerged as a favorite

among jewelry lovers who like to assert their individual-

ity. Natural colored diamonds are rare and therefore

unique. All diamonds have an emotional value — they

represent love, eternity, rarity — but color adds to the

intensity of that emotion. “Colored diamonds have a

certain mystique, with its own psychological proper-

ties. People are drawn to color. That’s why it’s such

a big part of fashion,” says Robert May, execu-

tive director of the Natural Colored

Diamond Association. “A natural diamond

has all the intrinsic values associated

with a relationship — it’s real, it’s

natural, it’s forever,” he says. “It

represents the momentous

occasions in one’s life —

natural diamonds will always have that equity.” Colored

diamonds are also prized for their high light

return. Diamonds are the hardest of all

gemstones and therefore, reflect

light with a brilliance that out-

shines all others.

There are dozens of

shades of yellow diamonds,

and the look is always

dramatic. Hues include

amber, straw, wine,

banana, or golden.

The most vivid and

intense colors are

called canary.

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Natural brown diamonds are prized for their

golden glow, which some describe as having the

sheen of honey or caramel, lit from behind.

Natural brown diamonds are divided into two

groups: Pastels include shades of cinnamon

(pinkish-orangish brown), champagne (yellow-

ish brown), and chocolate (pure brown); and

Dark and Deep, including shades of cognac

(greenish-orangish-yellowish brown), honey

(yellowish-orangish brown) and clove (olive

brown). They are an increasing favorite on the

red carpet. Recently on the red carpet, actress

Cameron Diaz wore a 20-carat cognac-colored

diamond with a Prada dress, while Jennifer Love-

Hewitt flaunted a 7-carat natural brown dia-

mond ring.

Blue diamonds are even harder to find, and

therefore more in demand. They range in tone

from the pale blue of a winter’s day to the dra-

matic deep hue of a peacock’s tail. The world’s

most famous diamonds are the Hope a 45.52

carat blue diamond, and the 15-carat La Coeur

de la Mer — the Heart of the Ocean — the deep

blue diamond featured in the film Titanic.

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Three of the most important factors impacting the price of a natural color

diamond are strength of color, rarity of color, and size.

Strength of color: The color intensity of a natural colored diamond can be

graded as Fancy Light, Fancy, Fancy Intense, or Fancy Vivid — with Fancy Vivid

constituting the highest grade. The stronger the intensity of a colored Diamond,

the higher the value will be.

Rarity of color: The rarity of a colored diamond will affect its price. The more

common colors, such as gray, brown, and yellow, will generally have a lower cost

than rarer colors, such as pink, blue, green, purple, and orange, which occur

less frequently in nature. The rarest known and most expensive color of all is red.

Size: Large colored diamonds are extremely rare. This makes them exponential-

ly more expensive.

The designs featured in this articleare available exclusively at Kay'sFine Jewelry boutiques across theCaribbean.


spotlight

Diverse wearer tastes will find satisfaction

in the comprehensive Rado D-Star collection.

This family of 28 different models makes a

proud nostalgic reference to its prominent

Rado DiaStar ancestors through, for example,

hands moving underneath the large indexes. A

symbolic anchor enhances all models of the

range, which integrates a selection of modern

movements and three futuristic materials —

high-tech ceramic, Ceramos®, and carbon dif-

fused steel. The sharp, angular lines of the

striking case are set to contribute to its status

as an icon in the making.

This black high-tech ceramic watch with an

automatic movement makes a bold statement,

teasingly punctuated by the luminous white

hands and indexes. It celebrates the unique

shape of the range with over-sized dimensions,

plus the Rado trend-setting role in the now

huge popularity of black watches. Also avail-

able in white.

Rado, the ever innovative Swiss watchmaker, has now produced

another world first, the Rado True Thinline. Already highly regarded

for its form, function, and contemporary design, the Rado True col-

lection is set to revolutionize with its new line: Rado True Thinline,

the world’s thinnest high-tech ceramic watch.

Developing expertise

Rado has taken its knowledge of high-tech ceramics to another,

almost defiant, level. Rado has been a pioneer of this high-tech mate-

rial since 1986 in the watchmaking industry, and is now the producer

of the thinnest ceramic watch in the world — the Rado True Thinline.

To allow this new ultra thin structure, all of the components have

been intensively reworked to ensure they are fully integrated, includ-

ing the quartz movement that is exclusive to Rado. Demanding and

challenging in its manufacture, the Rado True Thinline will offer all

the key properties of high-tech ceramics, such as luxurious comfort

and strength, as well as adding a new dimension of being lightweight

to the extreme.

Uncompromising style

With its simple and elegant case, the collection features clear gold

colored indexes, replaced by diamonds on the Jubilé version, all

accentuated by the fully integrated sapphire crystal of the dome. The

case and buckle, both in high-tech ceramics, fit perfectly into the sub-

limely integrated rubber bracelet. Sensual, stylish, and effortless to

wear, a world first for watches.



Celebrate life’s adventures with a diamond deemed per-

fect worldwide. Hearts On Fire is globally renowned for its

exclusive cut, which creates a diamond that sparkles like

no other. No other diamond in the world comes close,

because no other diamond goes so far for perfection.

Whether you are considering one of the exquisite dia-

mond engagement ring designs or searching for that per-

fect fashion piece, the Hearts On Fire collection offers a

spectacular look for everyone.

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Hearts On Fire diamonds are selected from the top 1% of gem-quality

rough diamonds, from only conflict-free sources.

Hearts On Fire artisans take four times as long to cut and polish their dia-

monds. Of a diamond’s 4Cs — cut, clarity, color, and carat weight — only cut

is under man’s control. And cut is what best reveals a diamond’s beauty.

When a diamond is perfectly cut, a natural phenomenon of light occurs,

creating a ring of flawlessly matched hearts seen from the bottom and a bril-

liant eight-pointed Fireburst on top. Hence, the rather unique name.

Internationally acclaimed for its signature cut, a Hearts On Fire

diamond’s extraordinary light can be seen from 10 tables away,

even in candlelit settings. Its brilliance and beauty make you the

center of attention. Simply stated, you light up the room when

your heart’s on fire.

The world’s most perfectly cut diamond deserves

an equally extraordinary stage. Hearts On Fire dia-

mond jewelry is designed with exquisite detail to

showcase the brilliance and intensity of this superla-

tive diamond.

Search for your perfect design and see how beauti-

ful you feel when your heart’s on fire.

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Made by hand

modern classics

T H E S T O R Y

Spanning four decades, Tacori designs have fused classic elegance

with modern inspiration, creating some of the world’s most highly

regarded and exquisite jewelry.

The stunning beauty

and intricacy of each

piece of Tacori jewelry is

the result of an uncom-

promising passion for

artisanship.

Handcrafted in

California, these remark-

ably detailed rings and fine jewelry pieces become the timeless sym-

bols of connection that join individuals and generations.

T H E H E R I T A G E

The Tacorian family’s proud tradition of passion is expressed in

everything they create.

The Tacori legacy begins with Haig Tacorian, patriarch of the

family, who in 1969 left Europe to start a new life in the United

States. In California, Haig and his wife Gilda devoted themselves to

creating fine jewelry with a unique and distinctive European flair.

Haig is still the father of the company, with his son Paul and

daughter Nadine, as well as several other Tacorian family members,

all carrying on the family tradition of passion, quality, attention to

detail, and personal customer care.

Today, the care Tacori brings to every piece of jewelry is inspired

by Haig’s original vision. Tacori not only creates intricately crafted

artisan jewelry, but also upholds a family legacy.



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Tanzanite’s deep blue color runs from

ultramarine blue to light violet blue, with

the most coveted color a deep purple-

blue. This color is achieved by heating it

to approximately 500 degrees, a standard

procedure with tanzanite. Legend has it

that tanzanite was first discovered when

some brown gemstone crystals lying on

the dry earth were caught in a fire set by

lightning that swept through the grass-

covered hills. The Masai herders driving

cattle in the area noticed the beautiful

blue color and picked the crystals up,

becoming the first tanzanite collectors.



The wristwatch has been described as the “ulti-

mate accessory.” For women, it offers so much

more than a belt or a handbag, or even a great pair

of shoes. Beautiful, functional, colorful, and versa-

tile, the ladies’ wristwatch serves every function

from black-tie spectacle to funky fashion state-

ment, and keeps you on time in the process.

For a man, a necktie is not always required,

and cuff links are rarely worn while scuba diving.

Just the right watch, however, can take you any-

where. Thus, the multi-talented timepiece has

evolved into an essential tool for everyday living,

including office meetings, favorite sports, the

expression of personal style, and exhibiting your

appreciation for the beauty of a hand-crafted

mechanical instrument.

The ideal watch wardrobe can be divided

according to the functions that define each aspect

of a woman or man’s lifestyle. Here, we break it

down into five essential categories.

WATCH WARDROBE As every man orwoman of styleknows, a wardrobestarts with staples.The same principleapplies to buildinga watch wardrobe...it begins withfive essentialstarter pieces.

Understated and sophisticated, this is

the iconic timepiece that exudes sta-

tus without flamboyance. Every

woman needs a true passe-partout

watch that takes you from office to

evening and epitomizes a personal

style characterized by confidence and

restraint. It is the little-black-dress of

watches, characterized by Roman numer-

als, neutral shades and is often solid gold,

with diamonds as accents only.

The dressed-up watch is some-

where in between the daytime

classic and the formal high jewel-

ry watch. It works for important

occasions such as cocktail parties

or royal weddings — anything up

to formal black tie. It should con-

tain some diamonds, but stops just

short of full-on bling. Other dressy ele-

ments might include mother-of-pearl

dials, enamel details and marquetry.

Frederique ConstantClassics Art DecoJoaillerie. HighPrecision Quartz, fine“Clou de Paris”guillochage in silvereddial centre.

Chopard ImperialeQuartz.Dial : Silver withMother of PearlCenter, Roman.

Gucci U-Play. Eachmodel comes withan interchangeablebezel and braceletset in three differenttones and materials

Tissot New Helvetiagold with whitestrap.

CLASSIC


DRESSED UP

as accessories

JEWELRY

MECHANICALS

SPORTS

Jewelry watches are really exquisite

bracelets that happen to tell time. They

are usually limited in production,

sometimes just to a single piece, and

the finest examples demonstrate

the highest level of gem setting,

with important diamonds or other

gemstones. Gems are custom cut and

matched to fit case and bracelet, and set by

hand. A good jewelry watch is a must — for

black-tie dinners, red-carpet affairs and in case

you marry a prince.

This is the category that reveals your status as a connoisseur of fine

timepieces. Today, most brands carry watches with mechanical move-

ments for women, offering everything from standard automatics to

complications such as dual timers, chronographs, tourbillons and

minute repeaters. Wearing one of these mini mechanical won-

ders demonstrates some understanding of the complex and fas-

cinating (and previously men’s) world of watch movements.

Chronographs are the world’s most popular com-

plication. Technically a stop watch, a chrono is one

of the most stylistically versatile of watches. It can

be big, bold, clunky and colorful or sleek, scaled-

down, diamond studded or understated. The look

is sport-chic feminine, and you don’t have to be an

athlete to appreciate the style.

Astrale watch, withyellow gold case

(36mm), black dialand double Bulgari

logo engraved onthe bezel. Yellow

gold and diamonddemi pavé.

Rado Sintra Jubile,High Tech Ceramic,40 diamonds, quartz.

Piaget Limelight Round Watch, round 18ktwhite gold case, case and dial set with round bril-

liant diamonds (approx. 6.50ctw), black alligatorleather strap with diamond-set, white mother of pearldial pave set with diamonds in the center.

TAG HeuerFormula 1Ceramic Ladies

Frederique ConstantDouble Heart Beat.18K Rose gold, bezelset with 56 diamonds.


The Tissot Veloci-T sports watch is perfectfor life in the fast lane. The modern designhas elements of daring color and material

combinations that make it equally at homewith sports gear or urban chic.

CLASSIC

SPORTS

EXTREME SPORTS

The men’s classic dress watch never goes

out of style. Tough-guy timepieces are

fun, but at a certain point, the multi-

function, rubber-strapped, rocket-

launching watches should be

changed for something that simply

exudes a sense of cultivated style.

Gold, steel or two-tone cases and

bracelets dominate this category, and

common elements include Roman

numerals and simple, hour-minute func-

tions and minimalist dials.

Technically, in order to be called a

sports watch, a timepiece must be

water-resistant to at least 50 meters.

Many sports watches are also distin-

guished by the subdials that identi-

fy them as a chronograph, the

world’s most popular watch com-

plication. The pilot’s watch, with it’s

large numerals for high legibility, also

fits the category, as does the diver’s

watch, which should always have a uni-

directional rotating bezel to time dives.

While the sport watch is appropriate for any occa-

sion, the extreme sport watch is a purpose-built tool

— a watch with a mission. Diving to the depths of

the sea, checking the weather and the barometric

pressure while climbing Mount Everest, or simply

whacking the tennis or golf ball with all your might

requires a watch that is extra tough, with super func-

tions such as helium valves, all designed to bring out

your inner James Bond.

Bvlgari Sotirio Bulgari DateRetrograde stainless steel case.

A popular choice ofTissot motor-sportambassadors,the Tissot T-Race is also awinner off thecircuit. Thissportytimepieceboasts adramaticdesign withbike-racinginspired elements.

Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon DeepQUESTwith tapered titanium and stainless steelbracelet with patented folding buckle &

extension system. Water resistant to3,000m/9,850ft.

TAG HeuerCarreraCalibre 16AutomaticChronograph.

Jaquet Droz Grande HeureMinute Réhaut. Opaline

black dial, snailedsilvered subdial.

43mm, NumerusClausus of 88.


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Citizen Eco-Drive Promaster DiverISO Certified. Non-reflective crystal. One-wayrotating elapsed-time bezel. Screw-back caseand screw-down crown.


COLLECTIBLES

Avid watch collectors tend to look for new ver-

sions of iconic watches from brands that carry

a certain cachet at auction houses and on the

pre-owned market in general. But even non-

collectors covet a watch that is collectible, yet

serves its original purpose in style: to be worn

every day. When you are ready to trade it in, it’s

good to know you have invested in a watch

that could be one day resold for a good price.

Although the quartz movement generally keeps

perfect time and powers many fine watches, there

has been a tremendous renewal in the interest of

mechanical watches over the past decade. There

is something appealing about a tiny mecha-

nism — small enough to sit on the wrist —

with its miniature wheels and gears and

springs. Every watch wardrobe should have

at least one automatic wristwatch — that is,

a mechanical watch that uses a rotor to har-

ness the power of human movement. Other

options include a mechanical hand-wound

movement, and a host of complications — any

function other than hours, minutes and seconds is

a complication.

MECHANICAL

Hublot Big Bang Aero Bang Gold44mm men’s watch.

Piaget Altiplano 43mm 50th Anniversary Limited Edition watch, limited edi-tion of 235 pieces, ultra-thin round 18kt white gold case with transparentcaseback, black alligator leather strap with 18kt white gold clasp. Caliber1208P self-winding mechanical movement.

The Hamilton X-Landing features a stainless steel, greyPVD and sapphire crystal dial with an integrated leatherstrap and a automatic Cal. 7754 movement.

as accessories

Romaine Jerome, The newSteampunk model is born of a high-tension creative impulse andaccents all the attributes of adevastating personality.


A creative burst of energy from contemporary jewelry designers is rejuvenating this classic color combination

From Truman Capote’s iconic Black and White Ball in 1966 to this sea-

son’s runway fashion trends, the beauty of black-and-white continues to

reign as the world’s most sophisticated color combination. In jewelry and

watches, this duo, either together or individually, are the must-have looks of

the season

Black and white together constitute something timeless, classic, and ele-

gant, yet are constantly reinvented by the imaginations of contemporary

designers. Black diamonds combined with white diamonds have become the

hallmark of the black-and-white jewelry piece, but another combination of

black and white gems has recently become just as hot: black spinel and black

and white diamonds.




Black ceramic is also making a comeback, and is often set

marquetry style into cocktail rings and bold bangles, two of the

hottest looks of the season.

Blackened metals are also a part of the modernization of

black and white, or black only, including blackened silver,

rhodium-plated sterling silver, blackened titanium and black-

ened gold. Mixed with a smooth surface of white agate or

white ceramic, or even on its own, this look can pass as either

edgy or sophisticated, depending on how it is worn.

Watches have also acquired an all-black patina, or “blacked

out,” as the industry describes it. This is achieved for the most

part with black PVD, a black coating over steel by means of

physical vapor deposition. DLC, or diamond-like coating is

another emerging case material that is even harder and scratch

resistant.

Carat: Obviously, the larger the diamond, the higher the price, asthey are valued primarily on carat size. Larger diamonds are morerare than smaller ones and therefore the price per carat rises expo-nentially with the size of the diamond.

Clarity: This refers to the presence of flaws within a diamond.Marks on the surface are called blemishes. Internal marks arecalled inclusions. The amount, type, size, and placement of theseimperfections can diminish a diamond’s value. The GemologicalInstitute of America (GIA) clarity scale, the industry standard,contains 11 grades: Flawless (FL), Internally Flawless (IF), Very,Very Slightly Included (VVS1 and VVS2), Very Slightly Included(VS1 and VS2), Slightly Included (SI1 and SI2), and Included (I1,I2 and I3).

Color: The closer a diamond is to being colorless, the higher thegrade. GIA’s color grading scale for diamonds, the industry stan-dard, starts with the letter “D” (color-less) and continues withincreasing presence of color to the letter Z.

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how to buy a

Diamonds come in a dizzying array of sizes,quality grades, and price ranges, so it’s

important to be armed with a few tips abouthow to evaluate the options. Any diamond

purchase begins with understanding the4Cs: carat weight, clarity, color, and cut.

Each of these factors, alone and combined,has an impact on a diamond’s value.


Cut: Some experts believe cut has the biggest impact on a diamond’sbeauty. Cut reflects the quality of a stone’s proportions, symmetry andpolish, which combine to create the ideal combination of light return,sparkle and fire. Of course, there is no single ideal set of proportions, butcertain minimum standards of excellence regarding a stone’s roundness,depth, width, uniformity of facets, and quality of finish are consideredwhen assigning a cut grade. The American Gem Society (AGS) diamondcut grading system ranks round brilliant stones (the most common cut)on a scale from 0-10, where 0 is “ideal” and 10 is “poor.” The GIA dia-mond cut grading system ranks cut for round brilliant diamonds on thefollowing scale: “excellent,” “very good,” “good,” “fair” and “poor.” Ideal orexcellent cuts reflect most or all of the light that enters a diamond backto the eye; therefore, they are considered top-of-the-line, and will com-mand the highest prices. A poorly cut diamond is one in which its pro-portions cause light to be reflected out through the sides or bottom(pavilion) of the stone.

What makes the issue of “cut” so controversial is that different typesof cuts — the number and arrangement of facets — affect a diamond inways that become quite subjective. One cut might produce more sparkleor “scintillation” than light return, and some people prefer that. Oranother cut might create fire — that is, it returns the light in a way thatproduces a spectrum of color, and although light return is usually high-ly valued according to most grading systems, some people prefer fire. AllKay's Fine Jewelry boutiques carry the largest selection of GIA and EGLcertified loose diamonds in the Caribbean. Visit one of our locations andlet us help you find your perfect new diamond.

Although diamonds are graded by verystrict standards, each one is unique,and the only way to truly compare twostones is to look at them side by side.When you consult a jeweler you trust,you should have no trouble finding thediamond of your dreams — one withthe size and quality you desire, in aprice range you can afford.

These unique investment pieces ranging from 1 upto 10 cts are available at Kay's Fine Jewelry.

The new CTS Coupe joins the CTS Sport Sedan and CTS Sport

Wagon, an award-winning line that has been named to Car and

Driver’s 10 Best list for three straight years.

Definitely recognizable as part of the record-breaking CTS

family, the Coupe stands out as something new and exciting with

dramatic design changes to enhance the driving experience. A lower

roofline, shorter overall length, and wider track, provide a more

aggressive stance and athletic profile. Most important,

the coupe isn’t just another pretty face. It

really delivers when the rubber

meets the road — and that road happens to have some curves.

“The coupe turns it up one notch from where we are with the

sedan,” said performance manager Richard Kewley. The wider body

allowed engineers to spec wider rear tires. They offset that change

with a thicker rear anti-roll bar to provide more grip without

hurting balance. The CTS Coupe is stiff and surprisingly capable,

handling better than a 3909-lb. car should.

Not Your Father’s CadillacThe New CTS Coupe is turning corners and turning heads.


innovation

Cadillac is committed to bringing out a car with few compromises, a car that embodies the

passion that they have for their business. And the CTS Coupe does that.

Dave Leone, none other than the Coupe’s chief engineer, says this new car represents “the

most dramatic expression of Art and Science to date.”

The CTS Coupe won the Eyes on Design concept award at the 2008 North American

International Auto Show. Autoblog described the production model as “audacity in motion.”

Car and Driver wrote that the 2011 CTS Coupe added “more style and a higher concentra-

tion of performance to the CTS’s winning formula.”

The CTS Coupe didn’t change much from the concept shown at the 2008 Detroit Auto

Show. The car still has the handle-less door openers, a touch borrowed from the Cadillac

XLR. High-flow mufflers vent through squarish tips integrated into the rear fascia. From the outside, it makes a striking statement.

Prepared to be gawked at, a lot.

The CTS Coupe’s cabin follows the critically acclaimed design of the sedan, and that is not a bad thing. Like the sedan, the CTS

Coupe gets an LCD that rises up out of the dash — James Bond-style. In its down position, it still shows audio information, while up it

shows navigation and lets you browse libraries or the car’s onboard music storage. One of the coolest features of the navigation system

is its live traffic function. Not only will it dynamically reroute around problems, it also pops up an alert if there is a problem on the road

ahead, even when route guidance is not active.

And if that’s not enough adrenalinefor you, you need to check out the Voption. The high-performance CTS-VCoupe is a rear-drive sedan poweredby a 556-horsepower supercharged6.2-liter V8. It teams with a 6-speedmanual or 6-speed automatic trans-mission. The CTS-V has GM’sMagnetic Ride Control suspension,which automatically adjusts firmnesswithin two driver-selectable modesand Performance TractionManagement, a system similar toGM’s Stabilitrak antiskid system, butit is set to aid performance in spiriteddriving. The V has an upgraded interi-or that includes available Recaro-brand seats with 14-way adjustmentand a suede-like microfiber wrap forthe shift lever and steering wheel.

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The CTS Coupe comes standard with a six-speed automatic transmission, rear-wheel

drive, 18-inch alloy wheels, a performance suspension, rear parking assist, a Bose audio sys-

tem, power front seats, and keyless access with remote start.

The CTS Performance Collection adds adaptive Xenon headlamps, leather upholstery,

an upgraded Bose audio system, and a 40 GB hard drive for music storage.

The CTS Coupe Premium Collection includes ambient lighting, navigation, a rear-view

camera, ventilated front seats, a moonroof and a heated steering wheel.

Standard on the CTS coupe will be the sedan’s optional 3.6-liter direct-injected V6, as

well as an available six-speed manual transmission. The V6 is rated at 304 horsepower, the

engine is fuel thrifty enough to achieve 27 mpg on the highway using regular unleaded.


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Ron Gabriel grew up two miles from theEbbets Field, home of the BrooklynDodgers, at a time when you could hearradio announcer Red Barber's play-by-play“from every open window in Brooklyn,” herecalls. These days Gabriel lives in ChevyChase, Maryland, but Brooklyn never quiteleft the boy. On October 4, 1975 at 3:44pm, he formed the Brooklyn Dodgers FanClub. It was 20 years to the minute of theteam's first and only World Series victory.

“I realized this intensity needed some-one to bring [Dodgers fans] all together, tokind of act as a clearinghouse. I was confi-dent I could do that.”

Gabriel hosted annual meetings at hishome (serving hot dogs and Schaefer Beer, along-time Dodgers' sponsor). When the50th anniversary of the team's World Seriesvictory rolled around in 2005, he organizeda commemorative dinner and passed outbumper stickers: We Loved the BrooklynDodgers — and we still do!

But for Gabriel and thousands of fans ofdem bums, the world changed when theteam moved to Los Angeles beginning withthe 1958 season. “I went into a state ofshock, and I still am, still can't believe it.”Diehards were devastated, and many, likeGabriel, never transferred their allegiance toanother team. “Once a Brooklyn fan, alwaysa Brooklyn fan,” he says.


AMERICA’S PASTIMEWhen Major League Baseball's all stars

take the field in July , thousands of fans willbe thinking of Jackie Robinson and EddieJoost instead of Derek Jeter and AlbertPujols. They’re keepers of the flame forteams alive only in sports history books andtheir own memories.

The New York Giants, WashingtonSenators, Boston Braves, St. Louis Browns —thousands of diamond enthusiasts still holdallegiance to these bygone teams. Theyorganize fan clubs, celebrate great momentsat meetings, and swap items on eBay everyday, all in the name of honoring the past ofAmerica's pastime.

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There is a common thread that bindsfans of defunct teams, a certain poetry intheir recollections that are valentines to theboys of summers past. You can hear it in theway they share stories — always in the pres-ent tense. Bobby Thomson hits the “shotheard ’round the world,” Willie Mays makeshis magical over-the-shoulder catch. Witheach re-telling, there are new insights, adeeper understanding. The drama of thegame continues to unfold. Instant replays,never distant replays.

“We're in the Twilight Zone,” says BillKent, founder of the New York BaseballGiants Nostalgia Society. “To us, the oldGiants are still alive. We relive theirexploits.”

Kent grew up in the Bronx, a trolley andsubway ride away from the old Polo Groundsin upper Manhattan. As a youngster, Kentwould sometimes sneak into the ballpark byclimbing over the fence before crews arrivedand stake out empty seats with his friends.Other times, he'd get picked to turn theturnstiles at the entrance gate, earning sparechange and free admission to the game. Itwas a highly coveted role. “There werealways more kids than jobs.”

The Giants society is a loosely knitgroup of baseball fans, lawyers, teachers,sports writers, and even a lady umpire and alady baseball player among them, who par-ticipate in an online discussion group andget together three times a year for whatKent calls schmoozing. Three or four peopleshowed up at the first meeting held at aChinese restaurant. Word spread, and Kenthad to find larger quarters at an Italianrestaurant. These days, meetings attractupwards of 50 and are often held in achurch basement. Ten dollars pays for thepizza. There are even a couple of Dodgersfans and a sprinkling of Mets fans. “We don'tcare. We have nice people and if they're notnice, they're out,' he says”

The 1950s was a turbulent decade forbaseball fans. In 1953, the Boston Bravesmoved to Milwaukee and the St. LouisBrowns played their last game atSportsman's Park before moving toBaltimore. Brownies pitcher Ned Garver,who won 20 games for the 1951 team thatended with a 52-102 record, once famouslysaid: “Our fans never booed us. They would-n't dare. We outnumbered 'em.” At leasttheir legacy is alive and well. The St. LouisBrowns Historical Society and Fan Club iscelebrating its 25th anniversary this year.

When the Philadelphia Athletics movedto Kansas City starting with the 1955 sea-son, it wasn't a surprise, but that didn'tmake it any easier for fans like Dave Jordan.“For a couple of years it was clear the A'swere running out of money,” he says. Thecity couldn't support both the A's and thePhiladelphia Phillies. Still, Jordan says whenthe mayor announced a Save the A's com-mittee, I was one of few people who tookhim seriously.”


Jordan is chairman of the board of the PhiladelphiaAthletics Historical Society in Hatboro, Pennsylvania, arobust organization of 800 members, spread coast tocoast. The society puts out a bi-monthly newsletter,runs a museum, and holds functions in which originalplayers are invited. There are a few younger members,but Jordan says that for the most part, its ranks are filled

with people who were Shibe Park regulars in the days of Lefty Grove, JimmieFoxx, Eddie Collins, and Mickey Cochrane. One of Jordan's favorite ballparkmemories was the 24-inning game against the Detroit Tigers on July 21, 1945called due to darkness. “I kept score for 22 innings until I ran out of space.” Hedonated that incomplete scorecard to the A's Museum and Library.

When the team moved on to Kansas City, Jordan stayed a fan. “In 1955 and 1956I went to Yankee Stadium when Kansas City was in town, but it wasn't the same. Theychanged the numbers of quite a few players and, eventually, Ihad to face the fact that the Phillies were what we had left.”

Middle-aged fans are now golden-agers and elderstatesmen. “That's something we at the society think about,”Jordan says. “Until recently, we always had a big breakfast inthe fall, selling out with hundreds of fans showing up.” But, hesays, as volunteers get older, functions are being scaled back.There are also fewer players alive who wore the uniform.

The repercussions are showing up in the sports mem-orabilia market. Mike Heffner, president of Lelands.com, theoldest and one of the largest sports memorabilia auction hous-es, says the 1980s and '90s were the boom days in memorabil-

ia of defunct teams. “In the past few years, we've noticed a slowdown. People who were following teams inthe 1940s and '50s are mostly retired, some have passed away, and their collections have been sold. “

Some team items are valuable, not because of the passion of their fans, but because of their scarcity. TheSeattle Pilots, for instance, played one year in 1969 before becoming the Milwaukee Brewers. “They didn'thave a huge fan base. There aren't a tremendous amount of them out there. But a uniform patch or a team-signed ball is so rare, that it's tremendously collectible,” Heffner says. The Colt. 45s (1962-1964), a squad that became the Astros, “werea terrible team but they had really neat uniforms with a pistol on the front, so they're highly collectible.” The latest franchise to join thebrotherhood of bygone teams is the Montreal Expos, now the Washington Nationals. But don't look for big returns there. “Canada and

baseball don't go together that well,” Heffner says.Of course, for

fans it's not about moneyand not even about mem-orabilia. Their teams maynot be in the box scoresand the ballparks maylong be gone, but theboys of summer nevergrow old.



Through his mastery of complex mechanisms and movements,

Pierre Jaquet Droz became the uncontested master of automatons

that were also genuine works of art: songbirds, fountains, and musi-

cal watches, to name but a few. He was also the creator of The

Writer: a unique automaton and a true piece of art. Its six-hun-

dred-piece mechanism was extremely complex, much more intri-

cate than those of other automata. It could be set to write any text

of up to forty letters or symbols on a smooth piece of paper, as if

on a typewriter. Two other automatons, The Musician and The

Draftsman, were designed by his two sons, whom he trained from

their earliest years. Today, these creations can be admired at the

Neuchâtel Museum of Art and History in Switzerland.

Pierre Jaquet Droz was always at the forefront of developments

in watchmaking, creating limited series that were seen as true artis-

tic masterpieces. His ingenuity and talent were recognized

throughout the world and applauded by all the Courts of Europe,

Russia, and even China. Surrounded by the best watchmakers,

alchemists, mechanics, enamellers, and gemstone craftsmen, he

opened three Manufactures: La Chaux-de-Fonds (1738), London

(1774), and Geneva (1784). In the18th century, he was the first to

recognize the potential of London, whose trade already established

with China offered unparalleled access to the Forbidden City.

The story of Pierre Jaquet Droz and his sons is one of the most mov-

ing in the history of horology. Born in 1721, Pierre Jaquet Droz, master

of time in the Age of Enlightenment — mechanical genius, avant-garde

creator of jewelry watchmaking, and composer of poetry and dreams —

is one of the most fascinating figures of the period.

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Signature

From his very first creation, Pierre Jaquet Droz saw his products as works of art rather than sim-

ple timepieces. He therefore, created his own artist’s signature: either he would set the Jaquet Droz

hallmark — the logo — or he would set his secret seal, a miniscule three-leaf clover on the bottom

of the case or on the movement; a graphic that exists to this day.

“8”

The figure 8, a union of two circles resembling the mathematical symbol of infinity, is universal.

Jaquet Droz made this a timeless composition, present in all collections and the source of inspiration

for the design of pieces of art. The figure 8 is also highly appreciated because it is synonymous with

prosperity in Asia. It symbolizes eternity, and in many countries, possessing an object bearing this

symbol brings good luck. For Jaquet Droz, the 8 represents perfect balance. This figure, with its two

sections, can be seen on the dial of the Grande Seconde. This figure imposed itself quite naturally for

the limited editions series of 8, 28, 88 units.

Movement

Jaquet Droz automatically or manually wound mechanical movements are adorned with bridges

and plates bearing the Côtes de Genève decoration, while the sumptuous sun ornamentation of the

oscillating weight is visible through the transparent caseback. The horological complications beat

within this precious radiance: tourbillon, minute repeater, equation of time, perpetual calendar, jump

hour, or retrograde moon. For all models, Jaquet Droz begins with a consideration of aesthetics and

then moves on to produce a development on the movement.

Unique pieces

Jaquet Droz has developed the concept of unique pieces made to order, where the watch is a work

of art. Master stone cutters and dial makers work on gemstones: aventurine, spectrolite, rutile quartz,

meteorite, onyx, and nuummite. As an incarnation of exception, these models are available in limit-

ed editions, “numerus clausus” of 8, or as a unique piece.

Numerus clausus

Limited-series pieces are prized by connoisseurs and all those who seek to stand out from the

crowd. In the numerus clausus version, production is limited to 8, 28, or 88 pieces.

At a time when all watchmaking manufacturers

compete in technology and multiply the compli-

cations on the market, Jaquet Droz continues its

commitment to the essential, favoring art and

longevity. Much more than a simple movement,

a watch is an emotion, a passion that goes

straight to the heart. Jaquet Droz continues

to produce timepieces for connoisseurs in

search of perfection, remaining loyal both

to the watch and to an emotive and aes-

thetic approach to time.

Art horloger since 1738: Jaquet Droz’s trademarks



Exotic gemstones are so-called because they are usually rare,

either because they come from a single source or they are har-

vested in finite supplies, and because they possess unusually

vibrant or phenomenal colors.

Color has long been a powerful factor in jewelry design, and

gemstone jewelry is currently the fashion world’s most fascinating

accessory. Exotic gemstone jewelry also represents a wise invest-

ment, since rare gemstones possess greater intrinsic value. Jewelry

that incorporates them is therefore made to high standards of

craftsmanship. The pieces are built to last and designed to com-

plement, yet transcend the seasonality of fashion trends.

The world of colored gemstones is full of romance and mythol-

ogy. Ancient civilizations believed them to be important talis-

mans, capable of many magical feats, from protecting men at sea

to preventing drunkenness or making their wearers pure and

good. In fashion, color is considered one of the most important

elements of the season, often ahead of texture and style.

Gemstone jewelry, therefore, represents a great opportunity to

participate in the wonderful world of color on a level that allows

you to express your personal style. Three of our favorite exotic

gemstones are fire opal, paraiba tourmaline, and natural alexan-

drite. Here’s why we love them.

Gemstone jewelry has never beenmore in sync with mainstreamfashion.Today’s most treasured

pieces contain rare,exoticgemstones crafted in unique

shapes and sizes.

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Alexandrite is classed as a “phenomenal” gem, because of its color-change properties —

it shows green or bluish-green in daylight and a soft shade of red, purplish-red or raspber-

ry red in incandescent light. This unique optical characteristic makes it one of the world’s

most valuable gems. It was named after the Russian Tsar Alexander, having been found on

the day he came of age, in 1834, in the Ural Mountains of Russia. Because it shows both

red and green, the principle colors of imperial Russian, it became the national stone of

tsarist Russia. Today, alexandrites are also found in Brazil and in smaller quantities in

Tanzania, Burma, Madagascar, and Zimbabwe. The more distinct the change of color, the

more valuable the stone. It is considered a stone of very good omen, with the power to

strengthen the wearer’s intuition, and thus help him or her find new ways forward in situ-

ations where logic will not provide an answer. Alexandrite is also reputed to aid creativity

and inspire the imagination.

MEXICAN FIRE OPAL

Orange is the hottest color of the season and is showing up in everything

from handbags, watches, and shoes to dresses and coats. Like red, orange is a stim-

ulant, and like yellow, it oozes warmth and energy. Renaissance painters depicted

the orange as a symbol of fertility. In gemstone terms, designers are turning to lush

Mexican fire opal, mined exclusively in the Mexican highlands, to add fire to fall

wardrobes. The gem’s vivid orange color, with coppery overtones, is spicy and exotic;

it is no wonder the fire opal was admired by the Mayan culture as a symbol of fervent

love. Fire opals were believed to bestow courage, stamina, will-power and energy on the

wearer. These gems come in an array of hues, from yellowish to light reddish, sometimes

with a brownish undertone. It is an alternate gemstone for the Aries sign.


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Tourmaline is the world’s most colorful gemstone, but until the Paraiba, Brazil deposit

was found, no tourmaline had ever shown such sizzling turquoises, electric blues, rich twi-

light blues, and neon greens. In fact, this color hasn’t been seen with any consistency in

any gemstone variety. The tourmalines are mined near a village called Sao Jose de Batalha

in the state of Paraiba, Brazil.

The Paraiba area produced tourmaline for almost ten years, but the crystals were too

fractured and broken to be cut into gemstones. Because of the difficulty in mining, the

supply will always be limited, and the tourmalines will always be rare and expensive.

The blues come in sizes up to eight carats, and the greens up to twenty carats. dealers

all over the world — especially Japan, the world’s largest importer of these gemstones —

are competing for the Paraiba tourmaline. This rare stone can command retail prices over

$25,000 per carat for the finest specimens. Although this is more than the other colors of

tourmaline, it is very little when you consider how rare these gemstones are.

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Trollbeads are collectible,easy to personalize, and

made to design to your liking.

Trollbeads is the original bead and bracelet Company founded in 1976 that started lifeas “Troldekugler” in a small jeweler’s store in Copenhagen, Denmark. The company isowned and operated by a very creative Danish family with three generations of silver-smiths, the Nielsen/Aagaard family. Today, the company continues to cultivate this innovative spirit, and together, they are a very imaginative group of craftsmen, designers, and engineers that have cultured, polished, and nurtured beads for several generations.

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Lise Aagaard is the chief designer and owner of Trollbeads andcan be credited for introducing glass beads on precious metals.Before this, glass beads could not exist on silver/gold metalsbecause they would erode a silver bracelet made of entwinedthreads. The hole through the glass bead had to be lined.The solution was a silver lining that Lise developedwith her brother, engineer Per Nielsen.

"We are a very creative andvery productive family. Wedon’t stop with ideas — wetest them out, discard them,treasure them, rethink them, stashthem away, dust them off, and talk aboutthem all over again. There is always some-thing cooking between us and there alwayshas been.”

— Trollbeads founder and designer, Lise Aagaard.

Trollbeads is a collectible jewelry that you can personalize. TheTrollbeads family today includes almost 50 internationally recog-nized designers, and the collection includes more than 600 artisan-crafted beads. Each bead takes inspiration from mythology, astrol-ogy, fairy tales, fauna, flora, cultural diversity, and last but certainlynot least, in the familiar things of everyday living.

Handcrafted from the finest materials such as 18kt gold, sterlingsilver, gemstones, pearls, and Italian glass, the beads are meant toinspire you to create beautiful jewelry that tells your unique story.Each jewelry piece uniquely showcases artistic expression of one’spersonal character and style. Trollbeads products include beads onbracelets, necklaces, earrings, rings, and accessories and today, canbe found in more than 50 countries.

Get inspired! Escape to the islands and remember the blue skies,fruity drinks and palm trees. Make memories with the ArubaDestination bead or enjoy the Caribbean Inspiration bracelet thatfeatures Orange Teel, Turtle, Green Shadow, Blue Stripe, BellyChakra, Caribbean, and Green Armadillo. Or, browse theTrollbeads collection of beads that represent all that is magical,mystical and whimsical and create your own Trollbeads keepsake.

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Chalet Suisse

The highly regarded Chalet Suisse has been enjoyed since 1988.Well known for serving only the finest meats, such as the rack oflamb, which are flown in regularly from New York City. One canfeast on seafood chalet or try the Chilean sea bass. The main din-

ing room is a stellarexample of comfortand the warm serviceof the experiencedstaff is impressive.Leave room fordessert, you cannotmiss out on thefamous chocolate fon-due!

Ventanas Del Mar

A can’t miss romantic dining experience offering casually elegantdining in a chic country club setting, the Ventanas Del Mar award-winning culinary team prepares a wide range of exciting, contem-porary global cuisine with dynamic presentations. Enjoy al frescodining on the veranda with spectacular views of the northwestcoast and the historic California Lighthouse, or experience a can-dlelit dinner with the smooth sounds of live jazz in the diningroom.

Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner

Madame Janette

Ramon Helgers andKarsten Gesing foundedMadame Janette April 2,1999. Their collabora-tion resulted in a place,which offers fine diningin a casual atmosphere.Ramon is responsible forthe exotic fruits, herbs,and vegetables you willfind in, not only theirdishes, but also in most supermarkets on Aruba. Karsten, aEuropean master chef, trained in old-school traditions, creates withhelp from his knowledgeable international staff, tasteful and cre-ative dishes. Their combined worldwide experience gives theirdishes an original flavor with a touch of Caribbean. We call it “TheMadame Janette Experience!”

Que Pasa

There is no better place to enjoy aninternational menu or have a drinkthan at the cozy bar in Que Pasa.For almost 20 years it has been alandmark in downtownOranjestad, Aruba. Every day thechef and his crew prepare a varietyof food specials served to you by afriendly and attentive staff. Thisrestaurant bar & art gallery is locat-ed in the historical part of Oranjestad, housed in a 100 year oldbuilding decorated by art from local artist. Que Pasa is a favoriteamong tourist and locals because of the friendly prices and bestlocal caught seafood specials.

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Screaming Eagle

One of Aruba’s most originalculinary experiences may befound at the ScreamingEagle Restaurant on EagleBeach. The restaurant, con-ceived by the team thatmade the Flying FishboneRestaurant in Savaneta sopopular, created a trendySouth Beach style décor, andperfectly matched it with French fusion boutique-cuisine, complementedby a well stocked wine cellar with over 100 feted labels on the list, andan equally impressive bar list of over 120 cocktails from around theworld. The recently introduced flambé cart makes everything even morespectacular since you can now see and smell your dish as it simmers onthe geridon, prepared the old fashion way, by a French-trained maitre D’.

Open daily, Kitchen hours 6pm - 11pm • Reservations: +297 587-8021 J.E. Irausquin Blvd. 228, Eagle Beach • Website: www.screaming-eagle.net Facebook: www.facebook.com/screamingeaglerestaurant

El Gaucho Restaurant

Thirty five years of hospital-ity, serving the best andbiggest steaks fromArgentina, since 1977, ElGaucho prepares a variety oftempting dishes, charcoal-grilled, juicy, and tendersteaks such as the famousgaucho steak, the 16oz sir-loin, or the pincho torrocaliente, the worlds greatest shish kebab , the T-Bone steak, the veal chop,and new dishes with lobster tail, and Chilean seabass. Any day of theweek, while you savor your perfectly grilled churrasco, the strolling gui-tarist duo will entertain you with romantic tangos and boleros.

Open daily from 11;30am to 11;00pm.

Driftwood Restaurants

Driftwood Restaurants islocated in the heart ofdowntown and offers aunique dining experience.Enjoy the freshest fish,biggest shrimp, or the mostsucculent Caribbean lobsteramid the rustic ambiance ofthe natural driftwood diningroom. The menu includes alarge variety of typicallyAruban delicacies, including the three-star fish soup and the mouth-watering filet of fish served with a mild creole sauce (Aruban style), aseafood lover’s dream come true. All dishes are prepared with an Arubantouch and accompanied by pan bati, their famous Aruban corn bread.

Open Mon-Sat, Kitchen hours 5.30pm – 10.30pm; Sundays closed Reservations: +297 583 2515Klipstraat 12, Oranjestad • Website: www.driftwoodaruba.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/driftwood.restaurant

Flying Fishbone

Imagine dining on the beach, toes in the sand, under sway-ing palm fronds, in a perfect little crescent bay in Savaneta.Enjoy a fine selection of delicious Caribbean andContinental seafood & steak creations, made unforgettableby artistic plate presentations and caring service, at one ofAruba’s landmark restaurants. That is the Flying Fishbone.

Open daily, Kitchen hours 5pm - 10pm Reservations: +297 584-2506Savaneta 344, Savaneta • Website: www.flyingfishbone.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/flyingfishbone

Yemanja

Aruba’s only wood-fired grill restaurant, beautifully situat-ed in downtown Oranjestad, behind the RenaissanceHotel, Yemanja is relaxing and welcoming, with a passionfor tradition and excellence. Seating is either inside (air-conditioned) or outside under the stars. Serving innovativeCaribbean cuisine, the locally-caught fish, shrimp, primecuts of beef, lamb, pork, duck, and poultry are all preparedover a wood fire using mesquite and hickory. And the appe-tizers & salads are a real treat! The result is succulent, ten-der, and flavorful dishes that only wood-fire grilling canproduce. Every meal is served with home-made garlic mashpotatoes, Brazilian black beans, stir fried vegetables, andbasmati white rice. Kids menu’s & highchairs are available.They can even create gluten-free or other dietary courses— just let the staff know.


remendously popular over a century ago, cushion cut dia-

mond rings are becoming trendy again. Attention is often direct-

ed towards the cushion cut’s sensual shape and sub-

tle sparkle. You might say it is the “new

modern” look.

The cushion shape is an antique

cut that resembles a cross between

an old mine cut (a deep cut with

large facets) common in the late

19th century, early 20th century, and a

modern oval cut. The large facets are what

bring out the sparkle and brilliance when

the diamond is exposed to light. They have rounded corners

and can vary in their overall width and length. For the most

pleasing effect, look for a length-to-width ratio between 1.1 and

1.2. This shape is also known as the pillow-cut or

the candlelight diamond.

Keep in mind that a bigger carat

weight does not necessarily mean a

better diamond. The larger facets of

cushion cut diamonds mean that

the clarity is highlighted, which

makes it especially important that you

choose a diamond from Kay’s Fine Jewelry

that has been graded as having good clarity.

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A cushion diamond makes a beautiful investment ring as a solitaire or set with other stones.

The cushion cut has a very classic, romantic look and definitely stands out from other shapes

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