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from the publisher

Welcome to the holiday edition of LX Fort Wayne. It is with great delight that we bring you this beautiful coffee table piece as our gift to you. Within its pages, you will find distinctive and intriguing articles, beautiful photo editorials, lifestyle features and more. In this Fall/Winter edition of LX Fort Wayne, we are proud to have included a feature on the Fort Wayne Art Museum. We also feature a beautiful photo editorial; “Winter Wonderland’s” characters take you through a day of what happens among an enchanted woodland as the snow is freshly falling. “Doubly Decadent”, written by the renowned chef Mary Cech, gives some great wine and dessert pairing advice and features an enticing recipe for your indulgence. We are very excited to unveil our own branded diamond the “Legacy Diamond”. Just like the name implies, we believe that you will be so truly amazed by the beauty and value of each Legacy Diamond that it will become a cherished heirloom that you will be proud to pass down to future generations.

We enjoy seeing you each time you visit us and we look forward to hearing your stories and being part of your life’s special moments. As we walk through the days of this season, know that you can count on us at Bradley Gough Diamonds to help you choose the perfect gift. We have been serving the local jewelry needs of the community since 1982 and we’re proud to offer the most diversified selection of brands in Fort Wayne.

Please enjoy this issue of LX Fort Wayne.

Warm wishes to you and yours,

Bradley Gough

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Fashion 43 More Than Just

Cheese & Chocolate

Jewelry 10 The Legacy Diamond

18 Tacori, The Story

28 Gift Guide

48 Maurice Lacroix

63 Belle Étoile

Community 23 Fort Wayne Museum of Art

Photography 54 Winter Wonderland

Lifestyle 38 Ultime Auto Italiane

Libation 14 Doubly Decadent

Fort Wayne Museum of Art

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Decadent:The pairing of Desserts and

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Publisher BRADLEY GOUGH

Associate Publisher ERIN LANE

Editor JON ROBERTS

Art Director CHELSIE ROBERTS

Senior Graphic DesignerANGIE HALTER

Project CoordinatorNICOLE HIGGINS

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LX: a coffeetable magazine

LX® Magazine is published by LX Publications, LLC, 500 N. Michigan Avenue, Ste. 300, Chicago, Illinois 60611. LX® accepts no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts and or photographs and assumes no liability for products or services advertised herein. LX® reserves the right to edit, rewrite, refuse or reuse material, is not responsible for errors or omissions and may feature the same content on lxmagazine.com, as well as other mediums for any and all purposes.

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On the cover is an image from LX’s “Winter Wonderland” photo editorial (page 54) with model featuring jewelry by Tacori.

The set, inspired and photographed by LX Art Director, Chelsie Roberts, has a Russian woodland feel and was built indoors on a South Dakota college campus by LX team members. Featuring models of all ages, wearing beautiful branded jewelry, the shoot included 120 gallons of faux snow, 35 plus trees, a velvet swing and completed with an ice skating pond. Chelsie says “I was inspired by Russian landscape and architecture, especially castles and churches.”

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For many years, our slogan has been Brilliance by Design. Bradley Gough Diamonds has a long tradition of carrying the newest and most fashionable jewelry from all over the world. We are very excited to launch our newest product, the Legacy Diamond that truly is Brilliance By Design.

Diamonds have been a source of fascination for centuries. They are the hardest, the most imperishable and the most brilliant of all precious gem stones. The word “diamond” comes from the Greek word adamas, meaning “unconquerable”.

The first recorded history of the diamond dates back some 3,000 years to India, where diamonds were first valued for their ability to refract light. In those days, the diamond was used for personal adornment, and as talisman to ward off evil.

In the Middle Ages, diamonds were used for some time as medical aid. Many during that time believed that diamonds held in the hand while making a sign of the cross would heal wounds and cure illnesses. They were also thought to impact virtue, generosity and courage in battle. Diamonds were ingested in the hope of curing sickness. During the early Middle Ages, Pope Clement unsuccessfully used this treatment, so don’t try this at home.

For centuries men and woman have worn diamonds and given diamonds as a symbol of everlasting love and commitment. Diamonds are an amazing gemstone that due to their durability and meaning that accompanies them, they transcend generations.

The quality and value of diamonds are measured by four characteristics known as the 4C’s. The 4C’s relate to a diamond’s cut, color, clarity and carat weight. The quality of a diamond is measured by its cut, color and clarity. The carat weight measures the

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size of the diamond. While the color and clarity of a diamond is determined by nature. The cut is determined by man. A diamond in its natural, uncut state is described as a “rough diamond”. Its natural appearance resembles a glass pebble that most people would pass by without a second glance. More than anything else, how a diamond is cut and polished is the determining factor on how much that diamond shows brilliance and fire. The skill of a master diamond cutter unlocks the hidden beauty of every gem quality diamond, which millions of years of heat and pressure have locked in.

I have been in the jewelry business since I was eighteen years old. I’ve bought and sold tens of thousands of diamonds over the years. Chances are you or one of your family members are wearing a diamond that I carefully hand selected for its combination of fire, cut, color, clarity and most important, exceptional value. My experience had taught me that just the right combination of diamond grading parameters will result in the most visually beautiful diamond. Every Legacy Diamond is independently certified H or better in color, which means it does not look yellowish or dark. It has SI or better clarity, which means you will not see any or inclusions or blemishes without the aid of magnification.

Every Legacy Diamond is also certified ideal cut, but we go even further than that. I personally worked with our Israeli diamond cutters to make the specifications for this diamond so stringent that most certified ideal cut diamonds will not qualify to be a Legacy Diamond. Rest assured that if you purchase a Legacy Diamond, you will be proudly wearing what I consider the finest and most beautiful diamond in our industry, at an exceptional value.

I’ll state my Legacy on it!

“My experience had taught me that just the right combination of diamond grading parameters will result in the most visually beautiful diamond.”

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In addition to a Legacy Diamond being certified by one of the world’s leading diamond grading laboratories GIA or EGL, every Legacy Diamond is graded by a OGI laser diamond cut analysis machine. This state of the art hardware and accompanying software analyzes and grades diamonds measuring brilliance, fire and scintillation of a polished diamond. Only diamonds that are excellent in these three important visual aspects of a diamond earn the designation as a Legacy Diamond.

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Only diamonds that are excellent...earn the designation as a Legacy Diamond.

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You know your favorite dessert around the holidays. Memories on a chilly day of warm, spicy bundles of sliced apples encased in delicate puff pastry all baked to a golden brown, rich deep-dark and moist chocolate cake frosted with silky bittersweet chocolate or maybe a mouth tingling refreshing winter citrus lemon tart with rich butter pastry enjoyed after a heavy meal. Whatever your favorite holiday dessert may be, usually the decision is much easier to determine than your favorite sweet wine.

As with all matters of taste — music, clothing, friends, — enjoyment of wine with friends and family is much more a matter of personal preference than of scientific calculation. You may very well already have some idea of the wines you prefer with traditional savory foods. Common wisdom dictates that white wines go best with light meats and fish for example, but you are on shakier terroir at the end of the meal when pairing desserts with sweet wines. Few guidelines exist for pairing sweet wines and desserts. Although without an instruction manual to help you choose and pair dessert wines with the appropriate dessert can prove overwhelming, it does free you of the burden of preconceived notions. No rules, no mistakes!

There is only one rule when it comes to pairing desserts and sweet wines. “Eat what you like, drink what you enjoy with it.” With that in mind you can get started with two simple thoughts and several helpful sweet wine tips to assist you on your sweet pairing journey.

Doubly Decadent

A Pairing of Desserts and Sweet Wine….

d doubly ecadentBy Mary Cech, Author of “The Wine Lover’s Dessert Cookbook”

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First, sample, sample, sample! Since dessert wines contain a fair amount of sugar, alcohol and acidity acting as natural

preservatives, storing them in the refrigerator after opening extends their shelf life a week or more and allows you to sample several wines later. When preparing a dessert, try it with a few different wines and observe how the dessert’s flavors are enhanced or masked by the wine. You can start determining your likes and dislikes.

Secondly, don’t be shy; get to know a local wine merchant. As they begin to know your particular tastes, you will be

introduced to new wines to fit your palate.

When “making the match” of dessert and sweet wine, I advise a few sweet wine tips, which I consider my Top 10 Sweet Wine Tips to get you started for this holiday season.

Sweet sparkling wines are versatile, refreshing and a great way to celebrate any special occasion and holiday. They are

perfect after a traditional holiday meal. They don’t overwhelm lighter desserts like orange citrus chiffon cake, but provide a welcome palate cleanser for richer desserts such as, pumpkin cheesecake. Fortified wines stand up well to rich desserts with deep flavors of toasted nuts, caramel, winter fruits, dried fruits, spice and chocolate. A tartlet of dried fruits, fresh apples, cinnamon and clove covered with butter streusel with Tawny Port can be a warming comfort on a cold evening.

You should always enjoy what you taste. The definition of a good dessert wine is one you enjoy drinking alone first.

The wine should be equal or slightly sweeter than the dessert. This is very important! The sweeter the dessert, the sweeter

the wine, otherwise it will taste sour, tart or bitter.

Pair wines that are high in acidity either with rich, creamy desserts like cinnamon rice pudding to cut their richness or

with light, warm or chilled fall and winter fruit compotes for the holidays.

Complement or gently contrast the dessert flavors with the wine flavors.

Complement the weight of the wine to the richness of the dessert. Light body wine with a light dessert or

contrast with a rich creamy cheesecake.

Price is no object! A typical serving of dessert wine is 3 ounces; therefore sweet wines can be easy on

the pocketbook.

Diet is no problem as we watch the calorie consumption rise around holidays. Dessert

wines contain no fat. Coupled with a modest serving of dessert, even dieters can enjoy them in moderation.

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Not all sweet wines and desserts need each other. Don’t over power either a wine or a dessert. Some wines are best when

drank alone like Sauternes and Vintage Ports.

Get to know sweet wines. Taste them with simple desserts that don’t fight for your attention. Simple slices of fruit, pound

cake or angel food cake can get you started.

Here are some examples of some of my holiday favorites;

Raspberry Baked Alaska has always signified “a special holiday occasion” to me. Engaging in lively conversation while watching mounds of showy meringue over ice cream or raspberry sorbet being flamed and browned tableside is doubly memorable around the holidays. A vintage, or LBV, port with berry flavors is a great complement to the raspberry sorbet.

Plum Gazettes welcome a cooler season as plums bridge the end of summer and beginning of fall and the holiday season. Black Muscat would be a good sweet wine choice with these flaky pastries.

By understanding sweet wine flavor characteristics and pairing suggestions you will be on your way this season to pairing your holiday dessert memories with your favorite holiday sweet wines for a double decadent taste experience.

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RRaspberry Baked AlaskarPreheat the oven to 350 degrees F and position a rack in the lower third of the oven. Butter the sides of a 9-inch

round cake pan and dust with flour.

In a standing mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the eggs and 6 tablespoons sugar at high speed until

they are thick, pale, and tripled in volume, about 5 minutes. Use a hand whisk to gently but thoroughly fold in the vanilla and flour. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake until the cake pulls away from the sides of the top and is golden brown, about 20 minutes. Cool the cake.

Run a knife around the edge of the cake to loosen and then invert onto a plate. Remove the parchment paper. With

a long serrated knife, cut the cake horizontally into 2 layers. Place the layers on a flat surface and cut out 8 rounds using a 3-inch cutter. Arrange the rounds on the lined baking sheet.

Place a generous scoop of sorbet atop each cake round. Transfer the sheet to the freezer until frozen solid, about

an hour.

Beat the egg whites in a clean bowl at high speed until they are foamy. Gradually add the 2/3 cup of sugar. Beat

until the meringue is smooth, glossy, and holds stiff peaks.

Remove the cake and sorbet rounds from the freezer. Working quickly spread the meringue over the top and

sides of the sorbet and cake. Swirl the meringue in a decorative pattern. Return to the freezer until needed.

Just before serving, preheat the oven to 500 degrees F and position a rack as low as possible. Quickly brown the

meringue and serve immediately. Makes 8 servings.

For more information about Mary's recipes visit marycech.com

Making the Match: A vintage, or LBV, port with berry flavors is a nice complement to the raspberry sorbet. I love Charles B. Mitchel Vineyards Cucamonga Valley Old vine Zinfandel Port (California).

3 large eggs6 tablespoons sugar½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract¾ cup cake flour, sifted

2 pints raspberry sorbet5 large egg whites2/3 cup superfine or granulated sugar

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The Story.

“The Tacorian family upholds an uncompromising legacy ofpassionately fusing classic elegance with modern inspiration.”

The Family. Blending the finest traditions of old world sensibilities with exquisite contemporary designs, Tacori’s highly regarded works of the jewelry maker’s art are coveted by glitterati appreciative of its unique and distinctive European flair all over the world; family-owned, the Tacori company’s philosophies and traditions have made it legendary within the ranks of the crafters of fine jewelry.

Tacori’s designs are so intricate they defy duplication. Further, its strict marketing standards ensure its products are always presented in the most favorable manner possible. For these reasons and many more, the name Tacori has come to symbolize the absolute finest in presentation, quality, attention to detail and personal customer care.

Capably guided by the strong, yet gentle hand of the company’s founder and family patriarch, Haig Tacorian, Tacori’s fine jewelry brilliantly mirrors the passion guiding the family whose name it bears. Tacorian left Europe with his wife Gilda in 1969 to start a new life in the United States. The principles upon which he founded and guides the company have made it one of the world’s premier brands.

Paul Tacorian, the company’s president of sales & marketing, set the jewelry world on its ear with his innovative, full-page ads featuring achingly beautiful images of the masterworks his family creates. Tacorian’s advertisements were groundbreaking in that they were the first dynamically photographed, full-page, art quality advertisements run by a jewelry concern. So beautiful they could hang in an art gallery, it’s almost laughable today to think this wasn’t being done before he did it. Nadine Tacorian, the company’s president of operations, fiercely adheres to the standards set for the company, yet simultaneously engenders ever more creative takes on the traditional cues established by Haig Tacorian for the brand. Remarkably, even while inspiring outstanding creativity from the design staff, she has also introduced a myriad of efficiencies to the processes employed in crafting their creations.

Together, in addition to creating and marketing intricately crafted artisan jewelry, the Tacorian family upholds an uncompromising legacy of passionately fusing classic elegance with modern inspiration.

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The Pieces.It’s been said jewelry tells stories of timeless qualities — stories that transcend time.

In the case of Tacori, this radiates from the aura of heirloom elegance illuminating its progressive styles. Modern, yet traditional, at the core of every Tacori design is the company’s signature crescent half-moon pattern. The pattern is so distinctive Tacori was granted both a copyright and a trademark for it. The crescent half-moon is so difficult to duplicate, when one sees it they can be unmistakably assured they are in the presence of an example of Tacori’s artwork.

So timeless are the company’s creations, they just as readily grace the youthful beauty of a woman in her twenties as they do her grandmother. This quality sets Tacori’s heirloom pieces of timeless elegance apart from trendy “here today, gone tomorrow” designs endemic to mainstream fashion jewelry. Imbued with value transcending both time and currency, Tacori’s jewelry is nothing less than a work of fine art a woman can wear.

Always innovating, one of Tacori’s most popular lines is its 18k925 creations rendered in 18-karat gold and the purest sterling silver. The Tacori 18k925 Collection represents a new collection of Tacori design; specifically referring to the 18-karat gold and 925 silver metal combination, which makes these pieces bold, fun and wearable. The new 18k925 Collection is full of colorful gemstones, stylishly

taking iconic glamour and adding a modern Tacori twist.

Tacori’s Dantela Collection beautifully juxtaposes the modern with the traditional and the classic with the unconventional.

A veritable symphony of dazzling design and eye-catching allure, the collection’s name

“Dantela” means “lace” in Romanian; a nod to the Tacorian family’s heritage.

Also a singular work unto itself, the Tacori diamond is certified by no less than two external authorities (the GIA and GemEX), in addition to Tacori’s own diamond experts. Fewer than five percent of the diamonds considered by Tacori’s diamond experts make the grade. Because of this, Tacori’s exceptional gemstones carry a titanium-clad guarantee of quality and are certified to be conflict-free. Chosen specifically to mesh in perfect harmony with the company’s designs, few diamonds match the fire and brilliance displayed by a Tacori stone.

Whether it’s engagement or wedding rings, fine jewelry or diamonds, the Tacori name is engraved only after several degrees of rigorous inspection, certification and approvals have been conducted. Only the finest gold, platinum, and diamonds with at least G color and VS clarity will do. Setting aside the overarching beauty of the pieces themselves, these guidelines and processes ensure the transcending desirability of Tacori’s jewelry eternally endures.

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Design Passion.From the innovative vision of the designers, to the crafting and polishing of the intricate signature crescent details, the creation of Tacori jewelry takes place under the Tacorian family’s guidance at their design studios in California. Their philosophy of personal care and quality guides every aspect of the process. Each piece is precisely matched to hand-selected gems. If it bears the Tacori name, you can be absolutely assured it has met the rigorous standards of quality and beauty unique to Tacori as established by Haig Tacorian, back in 1969.

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The Fort Wayne Museum of Art has served the Fort Wayne community and the northeast Indiana region for over 90 years. With no other public art museum closer than 90 miles, the Museum is the primary regional resource for the visual arts. The Museum is dedicated to presenting aesthetically and socially significant exhibitions and educational programs that attract the interest of—and have meaning for—broad and diverse audiences in our community and region.

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2010 Renovation/Expansion and Beyond The FWMoA is celebrating its second year in a newly expanded and renovated facility, a

facility that was redesigned in 2010 to showcase more exhibitions and present more educational programming than ever before. By increasing square footage and reconfiguring existing space, the

Museum now shows up to eight diverse exhibits at any time, when before only three exhibitions were possible. Twice the number of programs and lectures are possible because of two new lecture halls and a children’s hands-on learning center, and a complete makeover to the Museum Store, now the Paradigm Gallery, has allowed FWMoA to develop a dynamic contemporary gallery featuring fine craft and original art for sale.

Connecting to the Community All of these changes, updates and new ideas mean the FWMoA has become an anchor for culture in downtown Fort Wayne, a facet of its identity that bears a significant responsibility to the community. Not only does FWMoA believe in presenting the visual arts in ways that reflect the demographics of our community, but the organization believes it is essential to its success to involve diverse constituencies in making programming decisions. Over the past decade, through partnering with local organizations, civic groups and businesses, the Museum’s audience has steadily broadened, nurturing and creating new relationships. These relationships have given the Museum more presence in more places in the community, allowing for a better understanding of how its exhibitions and programs resonate with the public.

In the past year alone, through exhibits and programs, the FWMoA introduced 22,000 children and over 85,000 adults to the rich heritage and dynamic, emerging future of American Art.

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Fort Wayne Museum of Art Named Long-term Home for Major American

Brilliant Cut Glass Collection

The Fort Wayne Museum of Art began its collection of American cut glass with a single gift of a small, glistening bowl

donated by Laura Ress, a longtime friend of the Museum. Research indicated that the splendid bowl was from the Brilliant Period, so

called for the diamond-like brilliance of the intricate cut facets in the glass pattern. Further research put FWMoA’s Director, Charles Shepard, in touch with Warren Biden and several other members of the American Cut Glass Association, who volunteered to collaborate with the Museum

to create a fledgling cut glass collection. The success of that initial collaboration led to a stunning display in the Museum’s American Galleries and ambitious plans for the future. When the Association announced its plan to find a new, long-term home for its stunning

national collection, Fort Wayne became their first choice and, in the summer of 2012, the Museum staff and ACGA

volunteers joined forces to move the Association’s prized collection of over 400 pieces from Texas

to the Fort Wayne Museum of Art.

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Diverse Exhibitions and ProgrammingAt the heart of the Museum’s expanding service to the community are its diverse, high-quality exhibitions and the wide range of related programs and activities offered for people of all ages, backgrounds and interests. Each year, 25-30 exhibitions are carefully selected to focus on subjects and styles that will engage and resonate with the broadest spectrum of the community. Beyond exhibitions, educational programs and activities are designed to make the artistic concepts and the social contexts of the exhibited works accessible to everyone. In the past year alone, through exhibits and programs, the FWMoA introduced 22,000 children and over 85,000 adults to the rich heritage and dynamic, emerging future of American Art.

Exhibitions for the Coming SeasonJoel Fremion: Master of 21st Century CollageNovember 10, 2012–January 27, 2013Joel Fremion created his own technique of “fabric collage”, a process of sewing thousands of carefully cut scraps into a pictorial whole. This exhibition focuses on the evolution of Joel’s collage process, culminating in his most recent work.

Breach of Peace:Portraits of the 1962 Mississippi Freedom RidersNovember 14–December 30, 2012Twenty portraits from the book Breach of Peace present a “then and now” perspective on the historic freedom riders in the American South in the 1960s, using original mug shots as platforms for juxtaposing images of the freedom riders living today.

Freedom Riders and Bus Boycotters: Threads of a StoryNovember 17, 2012–January 27, 2013 Inspired by the historic 2008 presidential election, Brooklyn painter Charlotta Janssen was looking for a way to pay homage to the people who helped paved the way for the first African-American president of the United States.

Ode to My Architect: Harmony of an Islamic ArtNovember 10, 2012–January 6, 2013 Artist Uzma Mirza has spent her working career as an architect, but in her studio practice, she tends to a Spiritual Art, which is informed by her life as a human, a Muslim woman and as an Architect struggling to be in balance with nature, humanity and society.

Hidden Treasures: Highlights from the Peru High School Art CollectionDecember 15, 2012–February 21, 2013This stunning exhibit of Peru’s treasures marks the public debut of these works.

For more details on Fort Wayne Museum of Art upcoming programs and exhibitions, visit www.fwmoa.org.

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BASTIANSTERLING SILVER TRIPLE OVAL BLUE TOPAZ DANGLE EARRINGS $160

STERLING SILVER MULTI-OVAL BLUE TOPAZ RING $325

STERLING SILVER 1.52CT LONDON BLUE TOPAZ HAMMERED RING $190

GELINABACI14KT WG, 0.70CTTW DIAMONDTENSION MOUNTING$7,850 (MOUNTING ONLY)

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RAYMOND HAKSTERLING SILVER 8.50CT ROUND BLUE TOPAZ PENDANT WITH CHAIN $270

STERLING SILVER 9.70CT PEAR BLUE TOPAZ RING $410

STERLING SILVER 17.50CTTW SQUARE BLUE TOPAZ EARRINGS $540

CHATHAM14KT WG 12MM CULTURED WHITE PEARL WITH 1.45CTTW DIAMOND PENDANT SUSPENDED ON 14KT WG 3.10CTTW DIAMOND NECKLACE. PENDANT $8,250/NECKLACE $13,900

14KT WG 2.10CT FLAME CUT CHATHAM AQUAMARINE WITH 0.13CTTW DIAMOND RING $2,150

14KT WG 2.22CT ROUND CHATHAM RUBY WITH 0.24CTTW DIAMOND RING $2,395 $2,395

HEARTS ON FIRE18KT WG BELOVED DIAMOND NECKLACE starting at $1,850

HEARTS ON FIRE18KT WG ENJOYMENT 18KT WG 1.25CTTW DIAMOND RIGHT HAND RING $7,990

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ASHI14KT RG/WG 0.15CTTW DIAMOND PENDANT WITH CHAIN $975

BELLE ETOILESTERLING SILVER MOD BLACK RUBBER AND CZ BRACELET $750

STERLING SILVER MOD BLACK RUBBER AND CZ RING $230

CHERIE DORI18KT ROSE GOLD, 1.10CTTW DIAMOND AND 2.15CTTW PINK SAPPHIRE SUNRAYS PENDANT(CHAIN SOLD SEPERATELY) $8,700

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KWIAT18KT WG, 0.46CTTW DIAMOND PEAR/ROUND SHAPED SUNBURST NECKLACE $2,250

18KT WG, 1.32CTTW DIAMOND PEAR/ROUND SHAPED SUNBURST ETERNITY BAND $4,500

ASHISTERLING SILVER 0.05CTTW DIAMOND CROSS PENDANT WITH CHAIN $115

TACORISTERLING SILVER & 18KT RG TACORI ENHANCED ROSE AMETHYST WITH 0.16CTTW DIAMOND PENDANT(CHAIN SOLD SEPERATELY) $1,530

STERLING SILVER & 18KT PG TACORI ROSE CUSHION AMETHYST WITH 0.18CTTW DIAMOND RING $1,520

KABANA14KT RG PINK MOP INLAY WITH 0.14CTTW DIAMOND HEART PENDANT WITH 18" RG WHEAT CHAIN $3,700

ASHISTERLING SILVER 0.02CTTW DIAMOND FANCY CIRCLE PENDANT WITH CHAIN $130

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LUXURY GIFTWAREPINK SWAROVSKI CRYSTAL PEN WITH SWAROVSKI ELEMENT TOP $35

MICHELELADIES TWO-TONE DIAMOND DIAL AND DIAMOND CASE WITH LINK BRACELET WATCH $2,295

LADIES STAINLESS STEEL WHITE MOP DIAMOND DIAL AND DIAMOND CASE WITH LINK BRACELET WATCH $1,845

BULOVAMEN’S SS SELF-WINDING MECHANICAL BROWN DIAL AND LEATHER STRAP WATCH $450 LADIES BULOVA SS PRECISIONIST DIAMOND CASE AND DIAMOND DIAL WATCH $899

ORISMENS ORIS BIG CROWN X1CALCULATOR WATCH $3,950

MENS SS AQUIS TITAN TUNGSTEN CHRONO 46MM GREY DIAL WATCH $3,900

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IDDEAL STAR14KT WG 1.00CTTW DIAMOND IDDEAL STAR HALO SPLIT SHANK BRIDAL RING $3,750 14KT WG IDDEAL STAR STUD EARRINGS starting at $1,750

SWISS ARMYLADIES STAINLESS STEEL VICTORIA DIAMOND BEZEL SLIVER DIAL WATCH $1,595

MEN’S SS CHRONO CLASSIC XLS BLACK DIAL WITH BLACK LEATHER STRAP WATCH $750 MEN’S LARGE ORIGINAL NATO SERIES SAND DIAL AND BEZEL WATCH $325

ACCUTRONMEN’S ROSE GOLD TONE RECTANGULAR CHRONOGRAPH WITH BROWN LEATHER STRAP WATCH $750

LADIES SS & RG TONED RECTANGULAR DIAMOND SILVER DIAL WITH DIAMOND CASE WATCH $995

MEN’S STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC SKELETON WATCH $1,795

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SAKAMOTOSTERLING SILVER & 18-KARAT YELLOW GOLD 0.19CTTW BLACK DIAMOND RECTANGULAR PENDANT WITH CABLE CHAIN $1,095

STERLING SILVER & 18-KARAT YELLOW GOLD 0.21CTTW BLACK DIAMOND CIRCLE EARRINGS $1,295

BYZANTINE CROSS STERLING SILVER & 18-KARAT YELLOW GOLD BRONZE FRAMED PENDANT WITH LINKED CHAIN $695

BYZANTINE CROSS STERLING SILVER & 18-KARAT YELLOW GOLDBRONZE FRAMED BRACELET $675

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ROBERTO COIN18KT YG ROBERTO COIN DIAMOND BOLLICINE PENDANT WITH CHAIN $1,575

TACORISTERLING SILVER & 18KT YG TACORI CLR QTZ OVER NEO TURQ TRIPLE STRAND BRACELET $800

STERLING SILVER & 18KT YG TACORI CLEAR QUARTZ NEO TURQUISE BRIOLETTE DANGLE EARRINGS $570

STERLING SILVER & 18KT YG TACORI CLEAR QUARTZ OVER NEO TURQUISE CUSHION RING $610

SAKAMOTOSTERLING SILVER & 14-KARAT ROSE GOLD SQUARES PENDANT SUSPENDED ON A SILVER ROSE 24-INCH ADJUSTABLE CHAIN $1,350

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LESLIESSILVER PINK AND WHITE VENETO NECKLACE $125

STERLING SILVER PINK AND WHITE VENETO COLLECTION EARRINGS $95

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TACORI18KT WG 0.84CTTW DIAMOND CUSHIONSHAPED HALO ENGAGEMENT RING $6,550

ROBERTO COIN18KT WG DIAMOND INSIDE/OUT HOOP EARRINGSstarting at $2,300

YAEL18KT YG/WG 0.36CTTW FANCY YELLOW PEAR SHAPED DIAMONDS AND 0.91CTTW WD EARRINGS $10,60018KT YG/WG 0.77CT OVAL FANCY YELLOW DIAMOND WITH 0.39CTTW WD NECKLACE $12,150

CHATHAM14KT WG 6.23CTTW CHATHAM EMERALD WITH 0.51CTTW DIAMOND BANGLE BRACELET $9,700

CHATHAM14KT WG 16.63CT FLAME CUT CHATHAM BLUE SAPPHIRE WITH 0.60CTTW DIAMOND PENDANT SUSPENDED ON 14KT WG 1.07CTTW CHATHAM BLUE SAPPHIRE AND 0.61CTTW DIAMOND NECKLACE PENDANT $7,995 $7,995/NECKLACE $5,600

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VERRAGIO14KT WG/RG VERRAGIO PARISIAN COLLECTION 0.30CTTW DIAMOND SQUARE HALO ENGAGEMENT RING $2,650

14KT WG/RG VERRAGIO PARISIAN COLLECTION 0.15CTTW DIAMOND TWIST ENGAGEMENT RING $2,100 $2,100

TACORI18KT WG 0.84CTTW DIAMOND CUSHIONSHAPED HALO ENGAGEMENT RING $6,550

ASHI14KT WG 0.75CTTW BLACK/WHITE DIAMOND TWIST HOOP EARRINGS $2,500

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ASHI14KT WG/RG 0.65CTTW DIAMOND LEAF DROP EARRINGS $2,500

ASHI14KT RG 0.10CTTW DIAMOND FLOWER PENDANT WITH CHAIN $725

ASHI14KT WG 0.95CTTW BLACK/WHITE DIAMOND FASHION RING $2,995

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When it comes to exotic cars, the Italians rule the collective imagination of the planet. The legendary names Ferrari, Lamborghini and Maserati evoke images of achingly beautiful, fast, exclusive, and infinitely desirable automobiles. However, these brands are about more than just cars. Each also harbors the heritage of success of some of the most determined entrepreneurs the world has ever known.

Thus, when you buy one of these cars, you’re buying more than just a rolling piece sculpture; you’re also buying a testament to the success of the legendary individuals whose names adorn them. These cars look like dreams come true because they are. The imaginations and the subsequent accomplishments of their manufacturers are the foundation upon which rests their ultimate allure.

From the very origin of their companies, each of the people behind these cars set out to create the most extraordinary automobiles the world had ever witnessed. While the roots of Ferrari and Maserati can be traced directly to racing, the roots of perhaps the most extroverted car of them all actually goes back to…tractor manufacturing.

By Lyndon Conrad Bell

ITALY’S MOST DESIRABLE EXOTIC CARS

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Ferrucio Lamborghini was an Italian tractor manufacturer with an appreciation for the finer things in life. This included Ferrari sports cars, until one of his Ferraris suffered a recurring clutch problem. When Lamborghini confronted Enzo Ferrari about the situation and the paucity of customer service his dealer exhibited, Ferrari dismissed Lamborghini’s concerns as trivial. Offended by Ferrari’s perceived arrogance, Lamborghini decided to build his own sports car—one superior to Ferrari’s in every way.

Today’s ultimate manifestation of that desire is the Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4, one of the fastest road cars ever made. Boasting 700 horsepower, 507 foot-pounds of torque, and a curb weight of just over 3,400 pounds, the Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 will accelerate to 60 miles per hour in 2.5 seconds and will achieve a top speed of 217 miles per hour.

Just as in the most highly advanced racing cars, the Aventador’s 6.5-liter V12 engine is positioned behind the driver—but in front of the rear

wheels—in what is known as a mid-engine configuration. This keeps as much of the car’s weight as possible centrally located, enabling outstanding agility and road holding. Further, equipped with all-wheel drive, the Aventador LP 700-4 is blessed with outstanding tractability. The Lamborghini uses a seven-speed automated manual transmission.

Crafted almost entirely from carbon fiber, the Aventador is both lightweight and extremely strong. The entire passenger compartment of the Lamborghini is of one piece, and constructed of carbon fiber. Other key components of its aggressively angular body are made from aluminum; including the engine cover, the cargo cover, the doors, and the front fenders.

While the look of the car is undeniably beautiful, each of its lines serves a function. The sharply honed front end, the extremely low roofline and the distinctive rear diffuser all permit the Lamborghini to slice through the air with minimal resistance, thus translating as much of the engine’s output as possible into forward motion.

As have all of Lamborghini’s cars since the legendary Countach (koon TASH) of the 1970’s, the Aventador features upwardly opening doors for a bit of added drama. The air intakes on the Lamborghini open and close on demand, based upon the Aventador’s need for cooling air. This further improves the aerodynamics of the Lamborghini. The V12 engine, considered a work of art unto itself, is displayed beneath a transparent cover.

As have been all of Lamborghini’s mid-engine supercars (save one, the Countach), the Aventador takes its name the world of bullfighting. Exhibiting exceptional courage, tenacity and aggressiveness, Aventador was a particularly fierce fighting bull, which earned the respect of the bullfighting community in October of 1993 at the Zaragoza bullfighting arena in Madrid.

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MASERATI QUATTROPORTE GTS

Società Anonima Officine Alfieri Maserati was a company of six of the seven Maserati brothers (Alfieri, Bindo, Carlo, Ernesto, Ettore and Mario) founded in 1914. Their number comprised of engineers, an artist, and a racing driver (Alfieri); the brothers began their careers building racing cars for one of the dominant auto manufacturers of their day. When that company suspended its racing operations, the brothers continued to build racing cars under their own name. Alfieri Maserati won the prestigious Targa Florio road race in 1926 in one of the first Maserati racing cars.

While the first Maserati road car was built in 1947, the 1957 Maserati 3500 GT marked the transition of the company from a builder of racing cars to road car manufacturing. Rather than an out and out sports car, the 3500 GT was a grand touring car. While exciting to drive, the GT was also comfortable and practical for daily use. Today’s ultimate iteration of that ideal is the Maserati Quattroporte GTS.

Fitted with a 433-horsepower V8 engine (designed by Ferrari engineers) capable of revving to 7,100 rpm and producing 362 foot-pounds of torque, the Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S is without question Italy’s most fabulous luxury sedan. The engine’s exhaust system employs air valves that open to reduce backpressure in the exhaust; this has the effect of

increasing the engine’s maximum power output, creating a throaty roar at low engine speeds, and unleashing the full symphonic sound of a highly tuned sports car at higher rpm.

The ultimate iteration of the Maserati Quattroporte sedan for the enthusiastic driver, the Sport GT S, is poised some 10 mm lower on its suspension than the standard Quattroporte. This, in conjunction with the Maserati’s 20-inch wheels and low-profile performance tires, gives the GT S a more aggressive look, as well as superior handling.

The palatial interior features performance-oriented touches such aluminum pedals, shift paddles on the steering column, and perforated Alcantara upholstery. The fabric looks extraordinarily rich while simultaneously holding the Maserati’s fortunate occupants in place as the car engages in the type of automotive acrobatics sure to bring a smile to the face of any driving aficionado. The plush material is also employed on the door panels, the center front armrest, the steering wheel, and the gearshift knob.

Possessing the graceful style, beauty and lavish accoutrements for which exotic Italian cars are well renowned, along with the sound and performance potential of a highly tuned sports car, the Quattroporte Sport GT S is practically unrivalled in the automotive industry.

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Every person with at least a passing interest in sports cars has heard the name Enzo Ferrari at some point. Interestingly though, Ferrari had very little interest in road going sports cars. He only turned to producing a line of street cars to generate income to support his racing activities.

Which, by the way, have been consistently some of the most successful ever known. Further, Scuderia Ferrari is the only racing team to have competed in the Formula One World Championship continuously since its inception in 1950. José Froilán González gave the team its first F1 victory at the 1951 British Grand Prix. The current Ferrari racing team has won five of the eleven world Formula 1 championships decided so far in this century (2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2007).

Despite Enzo Ferrari’s reticence toward building street cars, the ones bearing his name are among the most highly coveted known to humankind. In fact, the name Ferrari is synonymous with the phrase “exotic sports car”.

The 3,362-pound Ferrari F12berlinetta’s 6.3-liter V12 engine spins out 740 horsepower at 8,500 rpm and 508 foot-pounds of torque at 6,000 rpm. This makes the Berlinetta capable of running to 60 miles per hour in around three seconds and endows it

FERRARI F12BERLINETTA

with a top speed of 211 miles per hour. A rear-mounted seven-speed dual-clutch automated manual transmission routes the engine’s output to the rear wheels.

The F12berlinetta’s spaceframe chassis (a highly effective technique incorporated directly from racing car design) and its bodyshell use 12 different kinds of metal alloys for exceptional strength—coupled with light weight. Mounting the transmission at the rear of the Ferrari establishes its weight distribution at 46 percent front to 54 percent rear, despite the model being a front-engined car. This gives the F12berlinetta exceptional handling characteristics.

Further, innovative aerodynamic techniques reduce the atmosphere’s drag on the Ferrari while simultaneously helping it stay glued to the road. The

F12berlinetta’s “Aero Bridge” uses the hood of the Ferrari to channel air flowing over the upper part of the Ferrari to its flanks where it interacts with the wake from the wheelwells. This simultaneously decreases drag and generates downforce. The Ferrari’s Active Brake Cooling system opens the guide vanes to the brakes’ cooling ducts only when needed—at high operating temperatures—to further reduce drag.

The current pinnacle of the Ferrari GT and sports car lineup, the Ferrari F12berlinetta is the most powerful road going Ferrari ever built. This car, along with the Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 and the Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S, clearly reflect the intentions of their respective company’s founders and rank as the most desirable cars the world has ever known.

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The specialization and division of labor has long been regarded as a premier component of capitalism. Long before the word capitalism even existed, Socrates in Plato’s Republic considered the division of specialized labor a key component to a just government. “The result, then, is that more plentiful and better-quality goods are more easily produced if each person does one thing for which he is naturally suited, does it at the right time and is released from having to do any of the others.” Countless examples of this practice exist throughout the world economy, fortunately this lesson was not lost on the Swiss. While other countries fought wars, explored the planet and sent astronauts to space, the Swiss built up their banks made delectable chocolate and savory cheese. More importantly, they strived to make masterfully complex timepieces worn by soldiers, explorers, chefs, chocolatiers and astronauts alike. Here at Bradley Gough Diamonds, we would argue that if only three things made by the Swiss would last forever, they would be chocolate, cheese and timepieces. But the greatest of these is timepieces. And while we may be naturally suited to consume gourmet chocolates and cheese, we are also naturally suited to bring the highest quality Swiss watch brands to the market we call our home; Fort Wayne and the surrounding region.

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For well over four hundred years, the Swiss have been diligently at work to perfect the art of master watchmaking. One need only take a glance at the unparalleled craftsmanship of a Swiss watch to recognize what sets them well above and beyond imitators and competitors. They know that just as a chain is only as strong as its weakest link, a watch is only as strong as its weakest component. Thus, they use only the highest quality parts and employ rigorous precision to construct watches as durable as they are beautiful, as complicated as they are wondrous. The Swiss watch has long since surpassed local or national recognition to become a part of the human heritage, enshrined throughout the pages of our history and our unwritten future. A timepiece, the Swiss quickly learned, is not just for telling time. Each one tells a story. To listen and contribute to that story, you need only slip a Swiss watch on your wrist.

The sheer quantity of watch brands and lines each company produces can make it difficult to identify which watch is right for you. Add in the thousands of stores and websites offering these products and the prospects become baffling. Our advice to you is to trust the experts. Even better, trust the local experts. We have spent countless hours examining available products in pursuit of the right watches for the people of Fort Wayne. We offer and honor warranties that many other companies, specifically web-based companies, do not. Although we are not Swiss, they would be right at home in our on site state of the art watch repair and service department.

When you own a fine Swiss watch it also says something about you and who you are, to the rest of the world. With that in mind. Bradley Gough Diamonds proudly showcase the following watch brands in our store and have designed our offerings to meet any budget.

RolexWe are proud to offer both new and pre-owned Rolex watches. Rolex is widely regarded as one of the most prestigious of all Swiss watch brands. Every model they offer, from the Daytona ($16,900) to the Oyster Perpetual Datejust ($6,000) is inclusively renowned for masterful craftsmanship and durability. Rolex controls these features by setting unbelievably high standards for their handmade mechanical movements. The brand sponsors athletes and sporting events as well as celebrities and are a non-profit organization that continues to help local, national and international charities alike.

OrisWe are extremely excited to announce the addition of Oris to our offerings. Oris, an established Swiss company with over one hundred years of experience, offers four lines, motor-sport, aviation, culture and diving. Oris maximizes quality and affordability in an effort to make real watches for real people. Like Rolex, all Oris watches feature mechanical, or automatic movements. Automatic movements do not require a battery. Instead they are powered by an initial wind of the mainspring and charged via moving a counterweight in the movement. In other words, if you wear it and wear it frequently, you will neither require a battery change or a fresh wind of the mainspring. Just like you would service any precision machine, we suggest getting mechanical movements serviced once every five years or so.

“When you own a fine Swiss watch it also says something about you and who you are, to the rest of the world.”

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AccutronAnother of our favorite brands is Accutron, a Bulova line shared with us by the U.S. Military during the Cold War only after they had fully realized the potential of the tuning fork movement. At the time, Accutron made the most reliable and accurate watch in the world, making it very valuable to government agencies like NASA, who used the movements for all time keeping devices on its Apollo spacecrafts. Although that technology is no longer utilized, the Accutron name lives on as Bulova’s Swiss made watch line. And with prices starting at $695, Accutron continues to be a competitive option for a great Swiss watch with a rich American heritage. That legacy continues with Accutron’s latest limited edition Conquerer (see page 53), inspired by a Bulova watch owned by Charles Lindbergh.

MicheleWe are also introducing the fashionable Michele watches to our showcases. Michele, a young company by Swiss standards, offers a unique, affordable Swiss product that features easily interchangeable bands. Perhaps you bought a Michele watch with a bracelet but you need a more casual look? In seconds, you can easily put a leather band on. Voila, casual look achieved. These stylish watches are perfect for every occasion and are a smart purchase. For a trendy watch, try Michele’s Stainless Steel Urban Mini, starting at ($695).

Maurice LaCroixWe are excited to re-introduce the Maurice LaCroix brand to our store. A personal favorite, Maurice LaCroix is known for their use of superb customized mechanical movements that provide the backbone to their Masterpiece line. For a more casual but still sophisticated look, try the Pontos line. The Les Classiques collection offers a more traditional style without sacrificing quality or complication. Swiss ArmyThe last of our Swiss brands, Victorinox Swiss Army, is the perfect watch for a classy, affordable look with both quartz and mechanical movements. These watches make the perfect Christmas gift for those new to wearing Swiss watches and avid collectors alike. With watches starting at $325, you can get the brand without paying for the brand recognition. The author of this article is partial to this brand, as his first watch was a Swiss Army! We are particularly excited about the Airboss Mach 8, a special edition mechanical watch that can be taken home for $2,095.

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Photography Chelsie RobertsModels Mary Schleich

James GraberKat Stevens

Jeremy Ray SmolikLaura CarlsonKim Rockman

Photo Assistant Dan ThorstonMakeup Artist Angie Wheeler

Hair Stylist Jessica Lee

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A second-generation master jeweler with more than 30 years of experience, Cher Tae saw a need for a jewelry line to empower women to express who they truly are. With this vision, she launched the Belle Étoile (“Bell Eh-twahl”) brand of uniquely timeless sterling silver jewelry in 2004.

French for “beautiful star”, Belle Étoile’s name traces back to Cher’s father, who founded a fine gem-cutting company with a name meaning “having light”. Cher’s father fostered his family’s dedication to the highest standards by teaching his children and grandchildren to shine in everything they do.

shine like the star you are

Model featured jewelry: Beauty Bound

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Tying together generations of jewelry craftsmanship and heritage with a European ambiance, Cher named the

company Belle Étoile to express the perfect marriage of quality and design. As such, Cher strives to ensure

each Belle Étoile piece is as radiant as the brightest stars. Cher observes, “The mindset of fine

jewelry and fashion jewelry are blending. Women are now purchasing fine

pieces for themselves. They deserve something distinctive and high

quality — yet attainable — that they can be proud to wear to a

cocktail party or to enhance an everyday outfit.”

Cher’s inspirations and artistic direction drive Belle

Étoile’s team of French- and Italian-trained designers

to conceive original designs that reflect the inner beauty of the

wearer. In much the same way as every person is beautiful from the inside out, every

Belle Étoile piece shines with subtleties the wearer, as well as her audience, can appreciate.

Belle Étoile’s Executive Vice President Carolyn Thamkul, Cher’s niece, comments, “Belle Étoile aspires to make people think differently about what jewelry can be. We want people to look at a piece, and

then look at it again, and then again and again, finding something new to enjoy each time.”

And they’ve succeeded.

The JCK Jeweler’s Choice Awards just named Belle Étoile’s Anastacia cuff as the Best Bracelet Design in its price category for 2011. Worthy of European royalty, Anastacia’s ultra-feminine styling inspires conversations with its air of luxurious intensity. Belle Étoile also earned accolades as a Finalist in the Best Price Point category for its hand-painted Cestina bangle. Expertly formed in woven silver, Cestina vividly reflects the striking detail apparent in every Belle Étoile piece.

Key to My Heart

Anastacia

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“We wanted to push the boundaries of design.We wanted to make people look at a piece and then look at it again, then again and again. It is to always make people think differently, to think about what jewelry can be.”

-Carolyn Thamkul

Belle Étoile’s collections explore an evocative fusion of vintage and modern styling. In the Italian Enamel collection, for example, Belle Étoile designers have transformed the centuries-old enameling process to craft contemporary selections of unparalleled beauty. Cher’s creative design sense combines with a state-of-the-art “cold enameling” technique, resulting in the Italian Enamel collection’s vibrant, hand-painted colors on timelessly beautiful pieces.

The classic sensibilities of Belle Étoile’s Royale collection succinctly parallel the “little black dress” every sophisticated woman has in her wardrobe. Graced with an exquisite array of silver swirls and vines and set with enticing stones, Royale perfectly accessorizes everything from casual to formal attire. Royale is a singularly individual expression, highlighting a woman’s particular flair in much the same fashion as she personalizes her take on the little black dress.b

Mamba

Butterfly Kisses

Josephine

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The Beauty Bound collection features a seashell pearl delicately contained within a silver cage, capturing the elegance inherent in simplicity. The pearl’s softly iridescent glow peeks through the silver setting, quietly radiating understated beauty. Offered with pearls in classic white, silver grey or merlot burgundy, Beauty Bound caters to the modern woman’s unique tastes.

Whether you are a fashion maven, an artistic ingénue, or a power executive, Belle Étoile offers a jewelry box of looks to inspire you to shine like the star you are.

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