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laviano LAVIANO HOLIDAY 2009 Tesla Roadster MOST-WANTED WATCHES Maldives Magic PRECIOUS GEMS Cool-Weather Fashion SKIING REVELSTOKE Most-Wanted Luxury Watches Electric Glide: Tesla’s Roadster Skiing Large at Revelstoke Cool & Classic Fashion Escape to the Maldives HOLIDAY 2009 SPARKLE COLORFUL DIAMONDS, BIG BEAUTIFUL GEMSTONES AND DIVINE DESIGN
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    New trends, especially in design and marketing, are

    reshaping the business terrain. Berge Abajian, creator of

    Bergio, was one to spot these emerging trends and his

    foresight has served his fast-rising company well.

    Bergio began his fashion line in 1995, and in 2002

    launched Bergio Bridal Collectionone of the top five

    best-selling bridal jewelry lines in the industry.

    Today, Bergio is known for elegant designs manufactured

    in Italy and executed with masterful craftsmanship.

    European sensibility, glamorous yet timeless, is instilled

    into every piece. Colored stones, both precious and semi-

    precious, continue to animate the line.

    Thanks to substantial advertising in both trade and

    consumer magazines, an increasingly strong Internet

    presence, and the force of Abajians own warm,

    enthusiastic and colorful personality, the Bergio name

    is quickly becoming one of the few jewelry lines with

    instant name recognition. Whats in a name? At Bergio, everything you want.

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  • HAVE YOU EVER WORN A REAL WATCH ?REVERSO DUETTO DUO.For women who seek authenticity, the Reverso Duetto Duo from Jaeger-LeCoultre offers the condence of wearing a real watch: two back-to-back dials driven by a single mechanical movement, the legendary swivel case set with 64 diamonds,as well as a second time-zone display on the back dial. The perfect combination of style and watchmaking genius.

    Manufacture Jaeger-LeCoultre, Valle de Joux, Switzerland, since 1833.www.jaeger-lecoultre.com

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  • A U T O M O T I V E / Electric GlideIf your experience of electric vehicles is limited to golf carts, the acceleration of the Tesla Roadster just might blow your mind. ~-~ 46 ~-~H O R O L O G Y / A Passion for PrecisionBreitling timepieces are the instruments of choice for aviators, astronauts, athletesand anyone for whom every moment counts. ~-~ 50 ~-~H O M E / Green DayThese rooms prove it: Mother Natures favorite color has a versatility that other hues can only envy. ~-~ 56 ~-~T R A V E L / Escape to the MaldivesTropical glamour and barefoot elegancethese are the two visions of beachside paradise offered by Reethi Rah and Cocoa Island. ~-~ 62 ~-~J E W E L R Y / Elements of StyleBorn in the earth, precious gems and metals have a natural powerand the fi nest jewelry design brings that power to life. ~-~ 69 ~-~F A S H I O N / The Principles of Attraction With rich textures, fl attering cuts and just-right colors, these cool-weather clothes are sure to turn heads. ~-~ 74 ~-~W A T C H E S / High TimeThis may be the perfect moment to add one of these striking wristwatches to your collection. ~-~ 83 ~-~

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    Cover: Photographed by Daniel Springston. Clothes available at Hartly Fashions, Westwood. Jewelry from LaViano: Cartier ladies Roadster watch; platinum, sapphire and diamond bracelet; platinum cushion-shaped tanzanite and heart-shaped diamond ring; white gold cushion-shaped sapphire and diamond drop earrings; platinum cushion-shaped sapphire- and Asscher-cut diamond all-around necklace.

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    FASH ION SPOTL IGHT:

    Biker ChicCatherine Malandrino loves a mash-up of design infl uences. Case in point: her ultra-feminine leather jacket. 36MEET THE DES IGNER:

    Frederic SageThe award-winning young maestro takes joy in gem-stonesand it shows in his fanciful creations. 38I CON:

    Grace KellyFrom behind veiled hats and oversize sunglasses, the actress who became a princess exuded a smoldering sensuality. 42ResourcesWhere to fi nd additional prod-ucts and services mentioned

    in this issue. 102Object of DesireA limited-edition Bell

    & Ross watchlooking like it was lifted from

    a fi ghter-jet cockpitexem-plifi es why the brand has

    taken off. 104

    42 columnsThe Sporting LifeRevelstoke and Kicking Horse, two of the newer alpine resorts in British Columbia, represent North Americas frontier of lift-served skiing. 89MaltA classic but neglected American spirit, straight rye is on a major rebound. Thomas H. Handy Saz-erac rye is a stellar new example from Buffalo Trace Distillery. 92GrapeRich and inky, Clos Triguedina, Prince Probus and the New Black Wine are three terrifi c Malbecs from the Balds family of Cahors. 96HoroscopesGet dressed up for a dazzling sea-son, Capricorn, says Kiki T. Check out her advice for your sign. 100

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    Invitation to StyleGoodwill toward all is a year-round tradition at LaViano. 16The LaViano GuideDaums artistry in glass 100 years of Cartier in America Chopards happy hours ... Your pick of pearls at LaViano ... Wedding bands to fall in love with and more! 21Whats Hot for WomenBrilliant feminine adornments with a sense of fun 28Whats Hot for MenMasculine jewelry and accessories with that old black magic 30Essentials for MenElegant and under-stated or whimsical and edgy, these cuffl inks will add flair to your wardrobe. 34

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  • open your mind.

    T H E B E N Z E L - B U S C H E X P E R I E N C E

    Beyond your Expectations

    P R E S E N T I N G T H E A L L - N E W 2 0 1 0 E - C L A S S S E D A N A N D E - C L A S S C O U P E

    Available in two distinct models Sedan and thenew exciting versatile Coupe they embody the veryfuture of the bloodline with a seamless blend of pioneering technology, class-leading safety features,and incomparable luxury.

    Technologically advanced with ATTENTION ASSISTdriver drowsiness monitor, Bluetooth connectivity,and 9 standard airbags including driver knee anddriver and front passenger pelvic airbags.

    The E350 coupe also features a standard AGILITYCONTROL suspension and panorama sunroof.

    The Sedan will offer a 4MATICTM all-wheel drive system this September.

    Our spectacular Price Assurance Policy* guaranteesyou will always receive the most competitive priceavailable. Our unique approach to automotive retailing focuses on your needs and assures you ofsuperior care and service at every touch-point.

    Arrange to meet with your own Personal AccountRepresentative today to take an up-close look at theAll-New 2010 E-Class Sedan and Coupe.

    VISIT BENZEL-BUSCH TODAY TO VIEW AND TEST DRIVE THE NINTH GENERATION OF E-CLASS

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  • { invitation to style }

    G O O D W I L L T O W A R D A L L

    Treating people well, making

    them happy, perhaps fulfi lling

    their fondest hopesthese are

    some of the goals we all have

    at this time of year.

    These are year-round goals, as

    well, for the team here at LaViano

    Jewelers. Weve been in business

    for nearly 60 years, and our focus

    is on the next 60. We take the

    long view, and that means our top

    concern is always the best interests of our customers.

    Consider, for example, the one-of-a-kind pieces we design right in our Westwood

    store. Because we are saving quite a bit on the cost by creating the pieces ourselves,

    these items represent an exceptional value. More important, our customers love them

    because the pieces are tailored exactly to individual tastes. We will make a custom

    piece on a 100-percent approval basis, no deposit required. Our belief is that we

    shouldnt get paid until the customer is happy.

    We also cater to customers by providing a wonderful selection in a wide range

    of price points. You can certainly buy sumptuous jewelry here, such as pieces with

    the colorful golds and gemstones shown in the feature that begins on page 69. But

    we also carry a wide selection of lower-priced merchandise. We have many

    gift items that are perfect for bar mitzvahs, Sweet 16s, graduations and business

    occasions. And in ladies jewelry, some of our most popular items now are pearls

    and everyday pieces for layering, such as bead necklaces of garnet and other

    semiprecious stones (see page 28). These give you a great looksure to win

    compliments!for not a lot of money.

    Whether youre looking to mark one of lifes major milestones or buy a simple

    gift, youll enjoy the same fi rst-rate and caring service we provide to all who enter our

    store. Our staff is not commissioned, so they have no incentive to treat one customer

    differently from another. Our culture promotes giving the same excellent degree of

    service to everyone.

    Were also aiming to please you with the lineup of this issue of LAVIANO maga-

    zine. Here youll fi nd not only whats new in exquisite jewelry, but a bit of insight into

    what makes it so desirable. We also provide you with ideas for grand getaways, far

    and near; a vicarious ride in the stunning new Tesla electric roadster and much more.

    At this holiday time, please allow all of us at LaViano Jewelers to wish you and

    your family a peaceful and joyous season of togetherness. In good economic times

    and bad, our clients have stood by our establishmentand we will always do the

    same for you.

    We look forward to seeing you soon.

    S n e a k P E E K S

    All that glitters

    see page 71

    Titanium time

    see page 30

    Jack, Bob, Douglas and Jeffrey LaViano

    172 WESTWOOD AVE., WESTWOOD, NJ 07675201.664.0616 WWW.LAVIANOJEWELERS.COMS t o r e H o u r s TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY: 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.THURSDAY: 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.SATURDAY: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

    28 SOUTH DEAN STREET, ENGLEWOOD, NJ 07631201.569.4556 WWW.LAVIANOJEWELERS.COMS t o r e H o u r s TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.THURSDAY: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.SATURDAY: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.CALL FOR HOLIDAY HOURS

    Editorial Directors JACK LAVIANO, JEFFREY LAVIANO

    Editor & Publisher MARK DOWDENCreative Director AMY A . DOWDENArt Director STEPHEN M. V ITARBOContributing Editors JENNIFER CENICOLA, LAUREN FORD, JUL IA C . IRELAND, CYNTHIA HURLEY, T IMOTHY KELLEY, MARIA L ISSANDRELLO, LEE LUSARDI CONNOR, FRANCESCA MOIS IN , EVERETT POTTER, K IK I T.

    Contributing Photographers MICHAEL COGLIANTRY, DANNY SANCHEZ, DANIEL SPRINGSTON, T IM STREET-PORTER

    Art Associate LAURA CARAMAGNAArt Assistant PATRICE HORVATH Corporate Editorial DirectorRITA GUARNA

    National Advertising Manager MARY MASCIALE

    Advertising Account ExecutivesL ISA BRUMMEL, LAURA DOWDEN, V IV IENNE ROLLINS, STEPHANIE STAIANO

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    Senior Art Director, Agency Services KIJOO K IM Marketing Manager SEAN GALLAGHERMarketing Coordinator ELIZABETH MEEAccounting AGNES ALVES, MAGDALENA SZARGUT

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    Chairman CARROLL V. DOWDENPresident MARK DOWDENExecutive Vice President JOEL EHRLICHVice Presidents AMY A . DOWDEN, N IGEL EDELSHAIN, R ITA GUARNA, SHANNON STEITZ , SUZANNE TRON

    Regional Sales Director DOUGLAS C . BARKER

    Circulation Director LAUREN MENALAVIANO magazine is published twice a year by Wainscot Media, 110 Summit Avenue, Montvale, NJ 07645, in association with LaViano. Copyright 2009 by Wainscot Media, LLC. All rights reserved.Edi tor ia l Contr ibut ions : Write to Editor, LAVIANO , 110 Summit Avenue, Montvale, NJ 07645; telephone 201.782.5730; email [email protected]. The magazine is not responsible for the return or loss of unsolicited submissions.

    Subscr ip t ion Serv ices : To change an address or request a subscription, write to Subscriptions, LAVIANO, 175 Westwood Ave.,Westwood, NJ 07675 or call 201.664.0616.

    Adver t is ing Inqui r ies : Contact Mary Masciale at 201.571.7015 or [email protected].

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    J A C K L AV I A N O B O B L AV I A N O D O U G L A S L AV I A N O J E F F R E Y L AV I A N O

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  • H A P P Y H E A R T S C O L L E C T I O N

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  • Serenity is closer than you think.

    SPA PHONE: 201-505-4472EMAIL : spa@hiltonwoodclif ake.com

    www.hiltonwoodclif ake.comwww.woodcliff.hilton.com

    The Spa at Hilton Woodcli Lake offers complete spa services and treatments from massages and facials to manicures and pedicures.

    Spa professionals perform all services in a relaxing atmosphere that will allow

    your body to unwind and take you away from your everyday.

    Woodcliff Lake 200 TICE BOULEVARD, WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ HOTEL: 201-391-3600

    Spa gift certifi cates available for the upcoming holiday season

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  • What makes the diamonds in

    Chopards Happy collections so joy-

    ful? The story is that its because these

    diamonds are freenot fixed and sta-

    tionary, but floating between two transparent

    sapphire crystals. They (and their wearers) are

    also happy because Chopards world-class watches

    are wonderfully versatile, going from day to night with ease. Geneva-

    based Chopard, one of the last privately held major watch and jewelry

    companies, will be celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2010. Chopard

    watches are found only at the best jewelry establishmentssuch as

    LaViano Jewelers, of course.

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    Winking at womens fashionYou cant see it in the picture here, but the image on the cover

    of Avedon Fashion 19442000 is printed holographically, so

    the model literally appears to wink at you as you walk by.

    This irresistible come-on is just a hint of the visual pleasures

    within. The lush new book chronicles the work of Richard

    Avedon, the most infl uential fashion photographer of all time.

    Beginning in the late 1940s, Avedon bucked the convention

    of stiff, motionless poses by encouraging his models to move

    and express themselves. He also forged such intense

    connections with his subjects that he often left photo shoots

    embarrassed by the personal details they revealed to him.

    From Audrey Hepburn to Veruschka to Kate Moss, the book

    covers all of Avedons most iconic fashion models and images.

    Diamond TIMEWrist and SHOUTDEAKIN & FRANCIS, a favorite of the

    English aristocracy for more than

    200 years, produces cuffl ink

    designs ranging from the

    elegantly refined to the devil-

    ishly witty. Shown here: 18K

    white gold skull cufflink with

    diamond eyes and a jaw that

    moves. Find more Deakin

    & Francis artistry

    at LaViano.

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    DAUM for the HolidaysART IS THE ULTIMATE LUXURYso goes the slogan of Daum, the

    French company that has been at the forefront of artistry in glasswork for

    130 years. True to its beliefs, the company has worked with the greatest

    contemporary artists over the years, including Salvador Dali, Paloma

    Picasso and many more. Daum specializes in collections, in categories

    such as Paradise, Botanic and Black and White. Shown here: Aprs

    LAmour by artist Sylvie Mangaud Lasseigne, who created it for the

    companys Love collection. The artist made just 375 of these 26-inch-

    long, amber-green pieces, one of which can be seen at LaVianos

    Englewood store. For more information on Daum and other fi ne

    collections, visit www.lavianojewelers.com.

    The Wide World of PEARLSPearls are staples in a

    womans jewelry ward-

    robe. But pearls are also

    infi nitely variableand at

    LaViano Jewelers, you can

    select exactly the shape, color and style you like. Choose from

    fi nished strands, or design your own adornment. In the mood

    for a fun, informal look? Consider a multi-layered choker of

    pink-toned, baroque (irregular) or coin (disc-shaped) pearls. In

    addition to taking your pick of different pearl shapes (tear-drop

    and, of course, round are also available), you can mix pearls in

    different hues (goldens, browns, creams, grays) and sizes (an

    8-millimeter strand worn with a 7-millimeter strand, or different-

    sized pearls on the same chain). Stop by a LaViano store

    to browse our stunning selection.

    Victorinox Swiss

    Army watches are

    as reliable and

    ingenious as the

    famous knives from

    which they take their

    name. Extremely well

    engineered and nearly

    indestructible, they are

    also an excellent value.

    Shown here: a model from

    the Infantry Vintage col-

    lection, with distinct 1940s

    styling and an olive dial

    color inspired by the U.S.

    Army trucks of World War

    II. To learn more, visit a

    LaViano store.

    A salute to Swiss Army

    Band of BOLDGelinAbaci wedding

    bands arent found

    on just any hand.

    Theyre designed

    for spouses who

    want something

    differentper-

    haps a Greek key

    or wave design,

    a weave or brick

    pattern, or a particular

    combination of colored golds. The company will tailor its

    styles to individual tastes. What stays the same: the brands

    signature fi t, with the inside of the ring designed for maxi-

    mum comfort. If you already have (or have your eye on) one

    of the companys Tension Collection engagement ringsin

    which the diamond is held by the pressure of precious metals,

    rather than the traditional prongsGelinAbacis Amor Collec-

    tion likely has a wedding band to match. If not, just asktheyll

    create one for you.

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  • The Story of Cinderella,and your Little Princess.

    She put on the slipper, and it t perfectly.From that moment on,

    everything was a dream come true...

    www.preciousjewelrycollections.com

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  • { the laviano guide }

    THE A-to-Z LISTLaViano offers more than 60 brands of jewelry, watches and giftware at our Englewood and Westwood locationsincluding all of the brands listed here.

    Penny Preville

    CARTIER in the U.S.A.SO ICONIC IS THE CARTIER brand that it seems timeless. Yet it was a

    mere century ago that the brand arrived in the U.S., fi nding a home

    in a brownstone on Fifth Ave. (purchased, fi ttingly, for $100 and a

    pearl necklace). Cartiers impossibly glamorous past is intertwined

    with Americas, from the fi rst Tank watch prototype given to Gen.

    John Pershing in the fi rst World War, through adorning movie stars

    from Rudolph Valentino to Marilyn Monroe, to its identifi cation

    with style icons like Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. To celebrate a

    very special person in your life (or yourself!), consider a Cartier

    watch such as the Ballon Bleu, available at LaViano Jewelers.

    Quick getaways: into the woodsThe holiday season is a period when you could most use a vacationbut can least spare the time. Consider, then, a relaxing mini-escape to a luxuri-ous resort thats far from the crowds, yet still within a few hours drive.

    Mohonk Mountain House, a sprawl-ing Victorian castle in New Paltz, N.Y., was termed a perfect picture of quiet beauty by The New York Times in 1874and thats still an apt description. Celebrating the resorts 140th anniversary this year, its spa is offering specials on natural treatments inspired by its lakeside location in the Shawangunk mountains. Example: the Indigo Herbal Poultice Massage, with local aromatic wild herbs and spices to ease tension and loosen sore muscles. Visit www.mohonk.com.

    The Lodge at Woodloch in Hawley,

    Pa.about two hours from Bergen Countyis a luxury destination spa that boasts organic cuisine at the Tree restaurant, an Aqua Garden (therapeutic soaking pools, heated hydro-massage WaterWalls) and a whole host of nature-inspired treatments. To calm you down this season: the Lavender Garden Dream, including earthy minerals and laven-der wrap as well as a basalt stone back massage. Visit www.thelodgeatwoodloch.com.

    A multi-faceted historyEver since the discovery of jewels and precious metals, humans have had a passion for wearing them. Jewels in the Louvre, a new book from the Flammarion imprint of Rizzoli, explores the exquisite jewelry to be found in that august museum, as well as jewelrys representa-tion in its collection of sculptures and paintingsfrom Egyptian necklaces of the second millennium B.C. to the diadem Josephine wore to Napoleons coronation.

    A.LinkAaron BashaBaccaratBedat & Co.Bell & RossBergioBibigiBraccioBreguetBreitlingCartierChad AllisonCharles GarnierCharles KrypellChopardCoge

    Dana * DavidDaumDunhillEbelEli JewelsFabergFrederic SageFufooGem PlatinumH2 at HammermanHammerman Brothers HidalgoI.D.I. Design GroupIWCJack Kelge

    Jaeger-LeCoultreJay StrongwaterJohn HardyJoTalKosta BodaKrigerKristina DesignsLauren KLumire DesignsMartin FlyerMmoireMichele MontblancNanisOctagonOrlando Orlan-diniOrreforsPamela FromanPatek PhilippePaul MorelliPeJay CreationsPenny PrevillePicchiotti

    Raymond WeilRoberto CoinSeidenGang Simon G.Tag HeuerT.W. SteelVictorinox Swiss ArmyWaterford

    Pamela Froman

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  • { the laviano

    guide }

    26 / HOL I DAY 2 0 0 9

    What would you suggest for a couple that is celebrating

    a milestone wedding anniversary?

    Its not unusual these days for people to select an eternity, or

    anniversary, ring where diamonds are set all around the finger. Five-

    stone rings are also popular. Diamonds are most often chosen, but in

    some instances, rings incorporate rubies, emeralds or sapphires.

    Fancy yellow diamonds are beautiful, very much in vogue, and

    relatively affordable. Those in the middle

    quality rangesfancy yellow, fancy

    intenseare luxurious and often can

    be bought for less than a com-

    parably sized white diamond,

    whereas the more exotic

    diamonds, the pinks and

    blues, are often times

    unapproachable due to rarity

    and cost.

    Any ideas for gift-giving to

    a business associate?

    Go for something that is

    not too personal an item, par-

    ticularly if the business associate is

    from a country whose culture youre unfamiliar with.

    Anything worn around the neck or on the

    finger is quite personal. A watch, though, is appro-

    priate as a means of recognizing high achievement.

    You might consider a home accessory, such as

    a piece from the Faberg collection or crystal art

    made by Daum, or a crystal item that can be etched.

    For a man, I would avoid things like key chains and belt buckles.

    Cufflinks might be appropriate, depending on how well you know the

    person. Otherwise, I would go to something like a nice Mont Blanc or

    other writing instrument, or perhaps a Baccarat figure representing a

    personal interest such as golf.

    What should a woman consider when buying a

    watch for her husband?

    The men in our clientele tend to have only one jewelry indulgence,

    and that is watches. Consider what he already has in his collection, and

    The Art ofTHE JEWELER

    remember that men accessorize their wardrobes for purpose

    and function. If hes going to the Hamptons for the weekend

    and will be by the water, hell wear his Patek Philippe

    Nautilus. If hes going down to Hilton Head to play golf for a

    few days with the guys, hell want to wear a sports watch. If

    hes attending a black-tie wedding reception at The Pierre,

    hell wear his platinum watch.

    What are some ideas for a gift for a wife?

    The rule I hear from women is, If my husband comes in, have him

    pick something I can wear. Ladies prefer jewelry they can derive pleas-

    ure from on a daily basis, versus pieces that

    warrant a formal event. I might recommend

    a beautiful three-stone ring for the right

    hand, diamond studs, diamond hoop ear-

    rings or a classic yet striking bracelet.

    I would always urge a person to con-

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    more disciplined in design. I have no prob-

    lem with fashion, or costume, jewelry, but

    when you go past a certain threshold of

    cost I believe you should have an eye to

    longevity.

    Besides providing ideas, how does

    LaViano help customers who are

    making a big gift decision?

    We are hugely about service and

    follow-through. If some consideration

    is needed after a sale is made, such as warranty service, we are

    there. You build customer loyalty through performance, and accessibil-

    ity. Companies that switch to voice mail are making a huge mistake

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    Honesty and quality: Thats our image,

    and it wasnt acquired easily. We depend

    on generational clients. We have families

    where weve served the grandparents,

    then the parents, and now the kids are

    coming in to buy engagement rings.

    I often say to these young buyers,

    I cant give you a $30,000 stone for

    $15,000, but I can give you a $15,000

    stone that will take her breath away.

    You educate the client about whats

    important in a diamond and what isnt and

    where you can make concessions without

    impact to the beauty of the ring. Whats the

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    discipline to always put our clients

    interest foremost in every situation.

    ... in which JACK LAVIANO offers suggestions for selecting the perfect gift

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    2 8 / H O L I D AY 2 0 0 9

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    3 0 / H O L I D AY 2 0 0 9

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    cufflinks; $4,525

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    Dunhill sterling silver

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  • I design clothes for the ultra-feminine,

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    describing herself. Raised in France,

    Maladrino moved to the U.S. and made

    her career stateside. Her inspirations

    include the Wild West, the exoticism

    of Istanbul, the craftsmanship of

    the Amish, the light of Paris, the

    urban rhythm of New York.

    Thats quite a stylistic melting

    pot, and it shows in her designs.

    Consider this jacket. Its heritage is

    the American motorcycle jacket,

    but Malandrino interprets the

    form in an utterly feminine way.

    The embossed motif, a bird

    taking fl ight, gives the piece

    an Asian feel.

    We show the jacket

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  • You can never tell what may have inspired a piece by

    jewelry designer Frederic Sagehis worldwide travels,

    perhaps, or his background in textile design, or even

    the important women in his life.

    What you will know, instantly, is that this is

    no ordinary piece of work. Just eight years after

    founding his jewelry design firm, Sage has already

    won five Spectrum awards from the American Gem

    Trade Association. Most recently, he took 2009 Best

    of Show for his Enchanted Stallion brooch, which fea-

    tured 158.26 carats of hand-carved turquoise and nearly

    four carats worth of diamonds.

    As one would expect, Sage distributes his

    work exclusively through fine jewelers and galler-

    ies. LAVIANO recently sat down with Sage to ask

    about the secrets behind his sparkling creations.

    { meet the designer }

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    Did you always dream of becoming a

    jewelry designer?

    Actually, no. I majored in marketing in college,

    and I intended to become an architect someday.

    But after I graduated, a home furnishings com-

    pany in North Carolina hired me. I knew nothing

    about textiles, but since they were trying to

    open some new markets in Europe and South

    America and I spoke seven languages, I seemed

    to be a good fi t.

    I spent the next eight years in Europe.

    I traveled all over the continent, spending a

    month or two at a time in Milan, Barcelona,

    Paris, everywhere. Eventually I started designing

    and coloring the textiles myself.

    How did you make the move from textiles?

    I have some family and friends in the gem busi-

    ness. When I returned to the States, I took what

    I thought was a temp job with my father. I just

    wanted to see what the business was like. I

    picked it up quickly, having been exposed

    to it as a child. Soon I was working with the

    stones, designing pieces that were kind of

    off the wall, different, unique. I didnt know

    what I was doing, but customers bought them!

    How has your textiles experience

    infl uenced your work?

    I see things differently than most people in

    the business. In textiles, you try to coordinate

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  • a look, to put

    a fl owered sofa

    with striped curtains.

    You dont always want everything to

    match perfectly.

    Its the same with jewelry

    for me. Im not all about matching

    the pendant to the earrings to the

    bracelet. Women often want my

    pieces to work well with the jewelry

    they already own. They arent going

    to buy everything from me!

    I also think a lot about the way

    jewelry feelshow smooth is it,

    how well it fi ts. Women often tell

    me that my rings fi t really well.

    That means a lot to me.

    Most people approach

    textiles in the same way. If

    you see something you like,

    you touch the fabric, you see

    how it feels, you decide if

    its going to be comfortable.

    Only then do you start think-

    ing about price.

    Do textiles ever inspire

    your designs?

    Sure, sometimes. The crew-

    elwork on the fabrics that

    were common in England at

    the time of James I

    inspired my Jaco-

    bean collection.

    But really, all sorts of

    places and objects inspire me.

    The Spanish town of the same name

    inspired my Granada collection about

    four years ago. You can see its heavy

    Moorish infl uences refl ected in my

    paisleys and arabesques.

    The shape of a bats wing led

    to my Paloma pieces. (Yes, I know

    paloma means dove in Spanish,

    but who would want to wear a bat

    wing?) And once, a hall light in an

    offi ce building caught my eye and I

    used it as the basis for a pendant.

    Other times I design around

    a particular gem: I see it and

    know immediately that it will

    become a beautiful ring

    or pendant or set

    of earrings.

    Do you have any favorite gems?

    I love colored gems. Peridot is

    my favorite, but I like all sunshiny,

    happy colorsyellows, oranges,

    greens. Beautiful gems are

    delicious. Theyre mouthwatering.

    When Im around them, Im like a

    kid in a candy store. I have stashes

    of gems that I havent made into

    anything yet.

    And this may sound odd,

    coming from a jewelry designer,

    but I like semiprecious stones more

    than precious ones. I can do so

    much more with them. They can

    be really huge without becoming so

    expensive that no one can buy and

    enjoy them.

    What kind of woman buys your

    pieces? Whom do you have in

    mind when youre designing?

    I always ask myself, Would my

    wife want to wear this? Would

    my mother want to? Many of

    my customers are independent

    professional women who purchase

    the pieces for themselves. Others

    are more mature and have already

    established themselves; they have

    their diamonds and pearls and

    theyre looking for something new

    and different and maybe a little

    unconventional.

    What do you like most about

    what you do?

    I love to create. I get really excited

    when a new piece is ready. Some-

    times I love a piece so much that I

    dont want to sell it!

    I also enjoy recutting gems;

    thats something I do a lot. Its like

    making fi ne clothing. A dress might

    look nice on a hanger, but it usually

    takes careful tailoring to transform

    it into a truly stunning piece. The

    same is true for gems.

    Plus, I just love being around

    jewelry. I dont wear muchI make

    cuffl inks for myself occasionally

    but my wife has a lot!

    Whats next for your

    company?

    Id love to do a bridal line,

    a mens line, and accesso-

    ries that complement the

    jewelry. My wife tells me I

    should design handbags. It

    all sounds good to me!

    { meet the designer }

    Sage takes joy in gemsand it shows. Previous page, the Empress pendant, made of amethyst, diamonds and rubies, and

    the Enchanted Stallion brooch, of carved turquoise and diamonds, are both one-of-a-kind pieces. Left, Sages Flora diamond

    pendant on a three-strand chain; above, left to right, a Grande Round diamond ring in white and yellow gold; two aquama-

    rine-and-diamond Eclipse rings; a Grand Eclipse diamond ring; and an aquamarine-and-diamond Eclipse III cushion ring.

    Left to right, a rhodolite-and-diamond Roma oval ring; a

    peridot-and-diamond Roma cushion ring; and a rhodolite-and-

    diamond Mini-Eclipse Cushion II ring, all in 18K yellow and white gold.

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  • On screen and off, Grace Kelly

    projected a cool confi dence.

    This page shows the actress in

    To Catch a Thief. Opposite, she

    poses on the Mediterranean.

    Both images are from 1954.

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  • { icon }

    Imagine Angelina Jolie wearing the same dress three times

    including to the Academy Awards. Or Anne Hathaway glid-

    ing down the red carpet without conferring with Rachel Zoe.

    Today, its unthinkable. But when Grace Kelly accepted the

    1954 Best Actress Oscar for her role in The Country Girl, she

    grabbed a favorite ensemblean ice blue satin dress and

    matching coatstraight from her closet. It wasnt on loan. No

    stylist picked it out. She didnt borrow any jewels. And not only

    had she worn the outfit (fashioned by legendary Paramount

    costume designer Edith Head) to the premiere of the film, but

    she also had posed in it for

    a Life magazine cover.

    The fact is that in

    Hollywoods Golden Age,

    actresses became style

    icons by displaying their

    natural flair for fashion. It

    was the wrap of a scarf, the

    toss of a lustrous mane, a

    beguiling carriage that set

    the stars apart from the

    starlets, and whether casu-

    al in Capri pants or stunning

    in a strapless gown, Grace

    Kelly quickly ascended to

    supernova status.

    Her cool confi dence,

    marked by a fondness for

    sedate shirtwaist dresses,

    low heels and prim gloves,

    stood in stark contrast to

    the come-on curves of fel-

    low screen sirens such as

    Elizabeth Taylor, Brigitte

    Bardot and Marilyn Mon-

    roe. Yet from behind her

    veiled hats and oversize sunglasses, she exuded an under-

    current of smoldering sensuality. You can feel the heat in her

    portrayal of Francie Stevens, the steely sophisticate who

    makes cat burglar John Robie (Cary Grant) melt in Alfred

    Hitchocks To Catch a Thief. And as Lisa Fremont, the girl who

    would not wear a dress twice, in Hitchcocks Rear Window, she

    models a frothy negligee like nobodys business, the paragon of

    assertiveand absolutely irresistibleelegance.

    Even hiding a baby bump became a fashion statement

    when Princess Grace of Monaco did it. Her method? Strategi-

    cally toting a boxy oversize

    Herms bag, known ever

    since as the Kelly bag.

    With her sentimental

    attachment to clothing and

    accessories, she contin-

    ued to clutch the Kelly (she

    owned manyin black,

    honey, brown, red and green)

    long after little Caroline was

    born. Fads could come and

    go, but Grace stayed true to

    the unpretentious classics

    she adored. Its no wonder

    that nearly 30 years after her

    untimely death, the regal yet

    down-to-earth actress-turned-

    princess is still celebrated for

    her eternal style. See Faith

    Hill done up as Grace on the

    June cover of Redbook. Or

    January Jones channeling

    her wholesome chic on Mad

    Men. Or yourself, next time

    you pair a cashmere sweater

    with pearls.

    GRACE KELLY

    From behind veiled hats and oversize sunglasses, Grace Kelly exuded a smoldering sensuality.

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  • ElectricGlide

    What do you get when you take the body of a LOTUS ELISE and give it a green heart? The TESLA ROADSTER a PLUG-IN THRILL RIDE that says the future really can BE ELECTRIC!

    ITS NOT JUST GASOLINE and nasty exhaust emissions the

    new Tesla Roadster spares the world. As the first high-

    performance EV (electric vehicle), it also cuts down on noise

    pollution. Thats because the roar characteristic of sports

    cars with an internal combustion engine has been tamed

    to a barely audible purr by the Silicon Valley upstart. For

    some enthusiasts, the quiet can be disconcertinga turnoff

    evenbut for the eco-conscious lover of exotic cars, thinking

    of this debut model from Tesla Motors as the silent, stealthy

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  • Unlike other high-performance cars,

    the electric Tesla Roadster is perfectly

    at ease cruising low and slow (and

    silently) down the boulevard. But press

    the accelerator, and youre rewarded

    with an instant surge of power.

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  • MAR IA L I SSANDRELLO writes frequently about automobiles and food.

    She is also the librettist for opera composer Christof Bergman.

    If your experience of electric vehicles

    is limited to golf carts, the Tesla

    Roadster just might blow your mind.

    The car will take you smoothly from

    0 to 60 mphor 60 to 120, for that

    matterin less than 4 seconds.

    Modeled after the Lotus Elise, the carbon-fiber car weighs in

    at 2,700 pounds, 36 percent of it claimed by the battery, or rather

    batteries6,831 of them to be precise. That may be 781 pounds

    more than the Elise, but dont worrythe extra weight doesnt slow

    it down. Quite the contrary. EVs produce maximum torque at 0 rpm,

    so a press of the Tesla Roadsters accelerator launches you like a

    torpedo, pinning your back to the seat. No surprise the small, sleek

    car does 0 to 60 in 3.9 seconds. And the relentless torque means

    a single-speed transmission is all thats needed to get you where

    youre going at a rate that outpaces the Lotus. For sure, with its

    slot-car handling and Yokohama tires that grip the road like Velcro,

    its a blast to drive.

    On the flip side, when you take your foot off the accelerator,

    the regenerative braking system (which recycles the energy usually

    lost through braking) kicks in at once, causing the car to slow before

    youve even tapped the Brembo brakes. Its a function that takes

    some getting used to and may have you stopping short of stop signs

    and red lights.

    Of course, before you can put the pedal to the metal, you have

    to get into the cara feat for any driver whos not lean and lithe. Like

    the Lotus, the Tesla sits ultra-low to the ground. Once you manage to

    sling your legs over the door sill and lower yourself into the narrow

    bucket seat, youll notice its none too roomy. The Spartan cockpit

    (which is, of course, what the purist wants in a sports car) pretty

    much rules out the revolutionary EV as an option for those seeking

    long-haul comfort.

    Then again, the longest distance the Tesla Roadster will take

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  • you on a single charge is 244 miles. What then? Itll take about three-

    and-a-half hours to charge upat a cost of just $4 to $7, depending

    on your local electricity rates. And never having to spend a drop on

    gas or oil isnt the only savings: The car is virtually maintenance free.

    Just thinkno oil changes, no mufflers, no timing belts. About the

    only thing that can wear out over time is the battery, which means no

    worries about mechanical breakdowns.

    And heres another perk: Youll enjoy a $7,500 Federal tax cred-

    it, not to mention incredible savings on gas. New Jersey waives

    sales and use tax on EVs. So if you live in N.J. and the Tesla Road-

    sters $109,000 sticker price sounds steep, consider that youd reap

    an immediate savings of at least $10,000. All told, choosing the

    Tesla could bring savings of $25,000 over an equivalent gas guz-

    zlerand get you noticed as a sports car enthusiast with a soft

    spot for planet Earth.

    THE TESLA ROADSTER AT A GLANCE

    BASE PRICE: $109,000

    STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS:

    | MICROPROCESSOR-CONTROLLED LITHIUM-ION BATTERY PACK WITH OVER 100,000-MILE LIFECYCLE | 248 HP @ 7,800 RPM | 200 LB/FT @ 06000 RPM | SINGLE-SPEED GEARBOX | 4-WHEEL BREMBO VENTILATED DISC BRAKES WITH ABS | HAND-CRAFTED CARBON FIBER BODYPERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS:

    | 060 MPH IN 3.9 SECONDS | 244 MILES EPA COMBINED CITY/HIGHWAY | TOP SPEED: 125 MPH | CHARGING: AS LITTLE AS 3.5 HOURS FOR A COMPLETE CYCLESTANDARD INTERIOR FEATURES:

    | HEATED SPORT SEATS WITH INFLATABLE LUMBAR SUPPORT| TOUCH-SCREEN VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY| ELECTRIC AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATER

    Test-driving the TeslaWHEN THE GOOD FOLKS AT VULCAN MOTOR CLUB let me play with their Tesla

    Roadster for a day, I learned that the most fun thing about this vehicle, hands

    down, is the stunning acceleration. Turn the key in the ignition, or whatever you

    call it in an electric car, and a beep tells you the motor is on. Theres no engine

    sound, no vibration. Tap the accelerator ever so gently, and the car eases into

    motion like a golf cart. You could glide quietly down a parade route at 1 mph. But

    press down on the pedal, and now youre Han Solo making the jump to hyper-space.

    Whats more, the smooth, silent, instantaneous surge of power is available at any

    speed. Going from 60 to 120 is the same as going from 0 to 60a thrill that lasts

    a little less than 4 seconds. Whether on back roads or the highway, I found myself

    looking for any opportunity to unleash a sudden, massive burst of speed.

    My Tesla ride was not entirely silent. Besides the hum of the tires and the

    whistling wind, I heard a creaking spring that begged for adjustment. But I could

    forgive imperfections in fi t and fi nish. This was, after all, the fi rst generation of a

    brand new automotive marque.

    Thanks to its Lotus body, the Tesla Roadster scored big points for looks.

    Some guy passed me on the highway, honking, smiling and giving a thumbs up.

    I waved back and then smoked him, unable to resist the pleasure of punching it

    one more time. Mark Dowden

    To learn more about Vulcan Motor Club in Chester, N.J., and its stable of exotic

    cars, call 908-879-7777; www.vulcanmotorclub.com. To fi nd a Tesla store, visit

    www.TeslaMotors.com/TeslaStore.

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  • Swiss watches are known for their accuracy, but only 5 percent

    of them receive the ultimate designation of certified chronometer,

    meaning the timepiece has been tested by the official Swiss chro-

    nometer testing institute, the Contrle Officiel Suisse des Chro-

    nomtres, or COSC, and has met its rigorous standards.

    The only major watchmaker that chooses to send the COSC all

    of its movements, mechanical and quartz-driven alike, is Breitling.

    The company took this step a decade ago, continuing a path of fa-

    natical devotion to precision that can be traced back to the founder,

    Lon Breitling.

    When Lon launched his family enterprise in 1884 in Saint-

    Imier, Switzerland, his aim was not to make watches that served

    merely to record the time, but to make measuring instruments for

    science, sport and industry. His obsession coincided with the second

    industrial revolution and the ascendancy of the internal combustion

    engine, which required perfect accuracy and reliability in

    its timing mechanisms.

    When Lons son Gaston took the helm of Breitling in

    1914, the age of flight was under way. Gaston presented

    the first wrist-worn chronograph for pilots a year later. He

    had the idea of creating a push piece independent from

    the crown, which handled all three chronograph functions

    start, stop and reset. In 1923 this system was perfected by

    separating the start and stop functions from the reset; the

    reset function was moved from the push piece to the crown.

    This patented innovation made it possible to perform several

    timing operations in a row without having to reset the hands,

    thereby making it easy to add up total time elapsed. In 1934,

    Lons grandson Willy gave the chronograph its modern

    face by adding a second independent push piece at

    A Passion forPRECISION

    | BY LAUREN FORD

    Breitling timepieces are the instruments of choice for aviators, astronauts, athletesand anyone for whom every moment counts

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  • This page, Breitling was the fi rst

    to add a second independent push

    piece at the 4 oclock position,

    establishing the modern standard

    of chronograph design; opposite,

    Lon Breitling, who founded his

    eponymous company in 1884 as

    a workshop specializing in chrono-

    graphs and precision counters.

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  • 4 oclocka style that was instantly copied by other makers and has

    remained the worldwide standard.

    It was in the 1930s that Breitling began manufacturing timing in-

    struments for the cockpits of aircraft. The Royal Air Force was an early

    customer, as were many of the great aircraft manufacturers of the mid-

    20th centuryDouglas, Lockheed, Vickers. Commercial airlines fol-

    lowed suitAmerican, Pan-Am, United, BOAC and KLM among them.

    The ubiquity of Breitling chronometers in cockpits earned the company

    the title of Official Supplier to World Aviation.

    Breitling also developed the definitive pilots wristwatch, the Navi-

    timer. Introduced in 1952, the watch incorporated a circular slide rule

    that allowed pilots to perform all flight-plan calculations. The Aircraft

    Owners and Pilots Association, the worlds largest pilot group, made

    the Navitimer its official watch. A version of the Navitimer, the Cos-

    monaute, went into space with Scott Carpenter in the Aurora capsule

    in 1962.

    Willy Breitling continued to innovate late in life, introducing the

    first self-winding chronograph movement, the Caliber 11, in 1969. A

    decade later, in 1979, ownership of Breitling passed to another family

    when Ernest Schneider took over. While continuing Breitlings techno-

    logical leadership in mechanical chronographs, Schneider also gained

    for Breitling a leading position in electronic watches, with models such

    as the Emergency.

    The Emergency wristwatch has a built-in radio transmitter that can

    Top left, the Breitling girls promoted the brand in a 1940 advertisement;

    bottom left, Raquel Welch wore a Breitling Co-Pilot when she played a

    skydiver in the 1967 film Fathom; below, a vintage Countdown chronograph

    for bombardiers, circa 1940.

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  • be activated by the wearer. The model used in civilian aviation broad-

    casts on the 121.5 MHz distress signal, while the model for military us-

    ers broadcasts on the 243 MHz military frequency. On flat land or calm

    seas, the signal can be picked up 90 miles away.

    TV viewers of Man vs. Wild can spot survival expert Bear Grylls

    wearing a Breitling Emergency in many episodes of the show. And the

    watch can indeed save ones life. Two R.A.F. pilots, Steve Brooks and

    Hugh Quentin-Smith, activated their Breitling Emergency watches after

    their helicopter crashed in Antarctica. A Chilean aircraft found them by

    homing in on the signals from their wrists.

    The inherent accuracy of the quartz watchwhich nearly spelled

    the death of the mechanical timepiece in the late 20th centuryis not

    accurate enough for Breitling. A quartz watch typically varies two to

    three minutes per year. In 2002, Breitling introduced superquartz. Its

    thermal compensation sensor minimizes temperatures effect on the

    quartz movement, resulting in an average yearly variation of just 15 sec-

    ondsfully 10 times better than standard quartz.

    Clockwise from top, members of the Breitling Aviation Academy; a 1937

    advertisement emphasized the brands connection to aviation; the Bentley GMT

    model features an ingenious multiple time zone display system; the Breitling

    chronograph was a staple for early aviators such as Amelia Earhart.

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    C O N T I N U E D . . .

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  • Breitling was an originator of the big wristwatch for purely

    functional reasons. When big watches became a design statement

    as well, Breitling upped the ante, introducing the Breitling for Bentley

    line, in collaboration with the automobile maker, in 2003. The lead

    model, the Bentley Motors watch, has an imposing 48.7-millimeter

    case with a knurled bezel reminiscent of Bentleys instrument con-

    trols. True to the spirit of both brands, the watch also boasts two ex-

    clusive functions: The center hand sweeps once around the dial in half

    a minute rather than 60 seconds, enabling an accurate read-off to the

    eighth of a second. The watch also has a unique variable tachometer,

    which calculates average speed regardless of time elapsed, distance

    covered or speed achieved.

    Today Breitling is led by Ernest Schneiders son Theodore, mak-

    ing it one of the rare large Swiss watchmaking firms (Patek Philippe

    is another) that remains in family hands. This independent status

    gives Breitling the luxury to pursue the most challenging innovations,

    indulging a passion for precision that began five generations ago.

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    style and the arts.

    Clockwise from top left, the dial of

    this model from the Bentley Flying B

    series has hour-markers crafted from

    mother-of-pearl; at the Breitling

    Chronomtrie, the company believes

    that the timekeeper/watchmaker,

    as well as machinery, is

    crucial to carrying out

    the 40 tests required

    during assembly.

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  • This page: Paul Fortune brought an unending variety of green into this understated work-

    space, making it a perfect spot for contemplation. The large painting is by Charles Fine.

    Opposite: Several restful shades of green are accented with orange in the neatly tailored

    library of Sean Mathis and Florence de Dampierre. A line of orange beneath the green

    cornice molding helps tie the scheme together.

    GREENDAY Mother Natures favorite color has a versatility other

    hues can only envy

    P H O T O G RA P H Y BY T I M S T R E E T- P O RT E R

    IF YOU DOUBT THE UTILITY OF GREEN, just consider any fl ower garden or fl orists

    window: Youll see that green really does go with every other color. Green is the

    ultimate neutral, giving other huesorange, red, yellow, blue, lavendera lift.

    The rooms shown on these pages demonstrate not only its versatility, but

    some of the moods it can create. Soft green lends an air of calm to any indoor

    space, while a strong, bright green is energizing.

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  • This page: Jarrett Hedborg used apple-green upholstery with Benjamin Moore pink walls to

    create an eye-popping living room. The tropical landscape painting picks up both colors.

    Opposite: Home dcor should brighten ones life, says designer Jonathan Adler. He

    followed that advice quite literally in the foyer of his own apartment, where a green

    lacquered console and a portrait of Liberace, a pet terrier, take center stage.

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  • This page: Florence de Dampierre designed her pool house on a grand scale (it even has

    its own pool room, shown here), but decorated it to be light, airy and linked to the garden

    outside. Green detailsstenciling on the white fl oor, silk drapes, Chinoiserie wallpaper

    by Schumacher, the traditional felt on the billiard table and the glass shades of the billiard

    lightcreate a harmonious whole.

    Opposite: The garden theme of the pool house extends to the dining room, with its bright

    green walls, antique botanical prints and fl oral curtains. Chairs are from Crate & Barrel.

    The tree-trunk table is de Dampierres own design.

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  • ESCAPEMALDIVESTO THE

    REETHI RAH and COCOA ISLAND offer two visions of BEACHSIDE PARADISE

    THINK DESERT-ISLAND PARADISE, and a variety of tropical images inevitably come to

    mind: sandy beaches that are ultra-white and silky under foot, a crystal sea studded

    with colorful coral reefs, azure skies, perfect palm trees and, of course, quiet seclusion.

    If one destination matches this mental checklist, its the Maldives, an island

    republic sprawled across 56,000 square miles of the Indian Ocean. The Maldives has

    the distinction of being the worlds lowest-lying country; its sandy hillocks rarely reach

    more than a few meters above sea level. Thats because the entire country is a constel-

    lation of coral reef atolls. Twenty-six atolls comprise 1,192 small islands, only 202

    of which are inhabited. Of these, about 90 are resort islands, and of the 90, perhaps

    18 are truly special, the location of some of the most rarefi ed resorts anywhere. C O N T I N U E D . . .

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    The over-water villas

    at Reethi Rah offer

    thatched-roof elegance

    and endless views of

    the Indian Ocean.

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    Perched over water, the villas at Cocoa Island emphasize barefoot luxury. The resort setting is

    more reef than island, as seen in the photo below; snorkeling and diving are prime activities here.

    At Reethi Rah (opposite), high ceilings, natural materials and minimalist style distinguish the large

    villas. Beachside diningal fresco, of courseis one of several mealtime options.

    While the Maldives has had occasional visitors for millenniait was a stop on ancient

    Persian and Chinese trade routesit was only in the mid-1990s that tourism took off,

    meaning virtually all of the resorts in the Maldives are quite new. The best of these resorts

    have a lot in common: Each has luxury villas of unique design. Each has extraordinary coral

    reefs lying just offshore, a world of rays, triggerfi sh, clownfi sh and hawksbill turtles. Each

    has stellar service and a great spabecause the whole point of a Maldives vacation is to

    send you home relaxed, recharged and refreshed. Its why Donna Karan, Sienna Miller,

    Beyonc Knowles and Sir Paul McCartney are major fans.

    But the approach to relaxation varies by resort. Here we present two resorts consis-

    tently rated among the best of the best, representing two ends of the relaxation spectrum:

    One&Only Reethi Rah makes you comfortable with electronic amenities and glamorous

    surroundings, while Cocoa Island epitomizes the concept of barefoot luxury.

    REETHI RAH

    One&Only resorts are the top-tier properties of Butch Kerzner, who developed Atlantis in

    the Bahamas and Mohegan Sun in Connecticut. There are just six One&Only resorts world-

    wide (the best-known to Americans being Palmilla at the tip of the Baja Peninsula), and

    what they share are sophistication without stuffi ness and service that approaches six stars.

    Reethi Rah, located on North Mal atoll, is no different. The experience begins at the

    airport, where one of the hotels high-speed custom yachts (which doubles as a registration

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  • desk) whisks you to the property, one of the few islands in the

    Maldives that has been expanded, in this case to six times its

    original size. There are 130 large villas, some set on stilts over

    the water. The beach villas have outdoor king-sized sun beds

    set on private infi nity pools next to the beach.

    In a country renowned for its spas, Reethi Rah sets the

    bar high. An ESPA spa offers 10 treatment rooms and many ay-

    urvedic therapies, not to mention signature treatments like the

    ESPA Energy Equalizer with Volcanic Hot Stones. Theres a yoga

    pavilion, women-only areas and multi-day Wellness Journeys,

    such as the seven-day Holistic Fitness journey.

    The choice of restaurants at Reethi Rah is superb. Fanditha

    serves Lebanese cuisine on tables placed on the sand as well

    as in Arabian-style tents; Tapasake offers Japanese fusion;

    Reethi Restaurant has an international menu. And the remote

    location is no barrier to gastronomic excellence. Sushi-grade

    fi sh is fl own in from Tokyo, free-range lamb from Australia,

    strawberries from Belgium. Reethi Rah ranks number 17 for

    foodin the world, mind youon the Cond Nast Traveler Gold

    List 2009 of the Best Hotels in the World.

    COCOA ISLAND

    Cocoa Island has a deceptive simplicity, not unlike that of its

    sister Como resort, Parrot Cay, half a world away in the Turks &

    Caicos. Its as if the humble but well-located beach shack has

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    been made over with cool urban chic.

    Cocoa lies in South Mal atoll, a 35-minute speedboat transfer

    from the international airport. Hotelier Christina Ongs philosophy pre-

    vails here, so the property remains a simple islet covered with palms,

    wild sea grapes and hibiscus, encircled by a reef with proverbial gin-clear waters.

    The resort is small, just 33 rooms, and its architecture unusual. Serpentine

    wooden walkways lead out to each accommodation, which is set on stilts, with

    baby sharks and reef fi sh circling below. There are rooms, suites, loft suites and

    loft villas, the latter with kitchen and private butler. The Dhoni suites are built to

    resemble local fi shing boats. Surrounded by water, they actually look like fl oating

    boats, but they are fi rmly secured on stilts. Each has a full-length glass wall, giving

    you a sweeping view of the Indian Ocean from your bed.

    Inside they are airy indeed, with high cathedral ceilings. Bathrooms are huge,

    with separate shower and tub. But its the natural materials that are standouts.

    There are lots of white fabrics, including Frette sheets. The furnishings are wood

    and understated, fl oors are teak, and the overall mood rather Zen-like.

    Maybe the single biggest reason to choose Cocoa Island is the Shambhala

    Retreat, widely considered among the best spas in the Maldives. If youre pining

    for an Abhyanga Ayurvedic massage or a two-hour Como Shambhala Ritual mas-

    sage, go for it. After a morning of yoga on the beach, of course. This place has

    a massive reputation among devotees of yoga, and some of the worlds leading

    instructors hang out here.

    Cuisine is a major part of your stay at any Como property, and at the Ufaa

    restaurant, which is thatched with alang alang grass, you sit on large sofas and

    cushions. You can expect Indian-, Sri Lankan- and Thai-style cuisine, or you can

    elect low-fat, organic Como Shambhala cuisine.

    At Cocoa Island, you can literally snorkel from your room to reef. And if

    youve ever contemplated learning to dive, these calm waters would be the place

    to begin. Theres even deep sea fi shing and windsurfi ng available as well.

    But to capture the true spirit of Cocoa Island, simply take a private boat to a

    deserted beach, with champagne, picnic and partner in hand. After all, you dont

    want to overdo it in paradise.

    EVERETT POTTER writes frequently about travel to Asia.

    PLANNING YOUR TRIP

    The best time to visit the Maldives is December through March, the driest months.

    Temperature remains steady year-round, averaging 88 F by day and 73 F at night.

    ONE&ONLY MALDIVES AT REETHI RAH

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    COCOA ISLAND

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    Soaring spaces and opulent design mark the spa at Reethi Rah (left). The

    resort has no shortage of options for soaking, from swimming poolsseen

    above is just one of the 40to spa treatments (right). Known for gourmet

    fare, both Cocoa Island and Reethi Rah fl y in fresh food from the world over.

    Below, seared tuna from Cocoas Asian-infl uenced menu.

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  • Elements of StyleThe art of gold: White, rose and yellow goldsalone or in com-

    binationimpart a special glow

    to the wearer. Clockwise from

    top right, diamond-dotted 18K

    rose, white and yellow gold wave

    bangle bracelets, each $1,750;

    18K white gold band with

    diamond swirl, $1,800; 18K

    tri-color gold and diamond

    heart necklace, $2,740; 18K

    yellow and white gold and rose

    and white gold bands with

    diamonds, each $1,680; 18K tri-

    color gold hoop earrings, $2,115.

    Born in the earth, precious gems and metals have a natural powerand the fi nest jewelry design brings that power to life

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  • How does your garden

    glow? Timeless gems

    have an extra sparkle

    in fresh shapes and

    presentations. Clockwise

    from top left, black-and-

    white diamonds bloom

    in an 18K white gold

    bracelet, $8,325; dia-

    mond fl owers grow in an

    18K white gold rectangle

    pendant, $2,875; 25.28

    carats of black diamonds

    glitter like the midnight

    sky in this diamonds-by-

    the-yard design set in

    18K white gold, $16,080;

    54.52 carats of white dia-

    monds-by-the-yard are

    set in a platinum neck-

    lace, $45,000; stunning

    5.35-carat drop earrings

    dangle in a platinum set-

    ting, $36,000; a .70-carat

    diamond-and-white-

    gold key necklace,

    $1,440, promises to

    lock in your best look.

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  • True colors: Exceptionally clear and bright

    gemstones, all set for showing off. Clock-

    wise from lower left, triple-drop necklace of

    lemon quartz on an 18K white gold chain

    studded with diamonds, $5,045; platinum

    band with 8.88-carat tsavorite and 2.42-

    carat diamond, $36,000; inside out hoop

    earrings in 18K white gold with nearly 5

    carats of diamonds, $13,200; fl ower pin in

    18K white gold with 2.4 carats of diamonds,

    $6,700; fancy yellow canary diamond

    (4.39 carat) and white diamond (.77 carat)

    ring, set in platinum, $89,900; 2-carat fancy

    yellow canary and white diamond drop

    necklace in platinum, $38,500.

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  • Surface splendor: Texture is key to the allure of these

    pieces. Clockwise from top, 18K yellow gold textured

    diamond bangle bracelet, $6,200; 18K yellow gold

    meets 6.01 carats of fi ne diamonds in this swirl circle

    multi-chain necklace, $18,875; an eternity ring gleams

    in yellow gold with 4.10 carats of diamonds in triple

    rows, $12,870; over a carats worth of diamonds dangle

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