FRANK ADAMS JEWELERS ASSOCIATES share their personal picks for the best pieces to give the jewelry and watch lovers on your list.
18 IMAGINATION IN MOVEMENT
Rolex unveils its new watches, conceived by the perpetually active imagination that imbues the entire manufacture.
24 A VOYAGE INTO THE WORLD OF ROLEX
From its creation by Hans Wilsdorf more than a century ago, Rolex’s philosophy of innovation and excellence is more present than ever
28 PURPOSE BUILT
From Formula One to the Tour de France Tudor watches are built to withstand every challenge.
32 AS SEEN ON...
Glittering diamonds. Hollywood stars. It's a Red-Carpet combination that continues to dazzle. And this year's winners for Best Diamond Looks go to some of our favorite celebrities, who all chose to wear jewelry from the Kwiat Diamond Collection.
34 A TRIP TO WATCH COUNTRY
Exploring the Valle de Joux, outside Geneva, Switzerland where many of the world’s most famous watches are made.
38 GOLD RUSH
Roberto Coin draws design inspiration from the Navarra region of Spain, and interprets those cross-cultural influences into classic yet modern jewelry.
42 EVERYDAY DIAMONDS
Don’t save diamonds for a special occasion. Here are seven key outfit-making pieces you can wear with everything.
48 ASTRO JEWELRY STYLE
Time to update your fashion ring wardrobe? Check your horoscope to find the perfect piece for you.
DEAR FRIENDS,
Welcome to the 2025 Holiday edition of the FRANK ADAMS M agazine. As we celebrate 103 amazing years here in the Albany area, we’d like to extend our deepest gratitude to our valued clients for your unwavering support and cherished friendship. We offer the finest, most unique designer pieces and treat every customer like family. That’s the Frank Adams Jewelers Experience.
We hope you enjoy flipping through these pages. In Imagination in Movement , we review the new Rolex Watch models for the year. In Purpose Built , we explore how Tudor watches are built to withstand any challenge, from Formula One racing to the rugged endurance of the Tour de France.
are more than just jewelry—they are enduring expressions of beauty, style, and craftsmanship.
Here’s a travel idea for watch lovers— read A Trip to Watch Country , exploring the Valle de Joux, where many fine Swiss watches are made.
At Frank Adams Jewelers, every season is a celebration of life’s most meaningful moments. Whether you’re marking a milestone, creating a new memory, or simply treating yourself to something timeless, we are honored to be a part of your story.
It has been our joy to serve the incredible people of the Upper Hudson River Valley and beyond. Here’s to wishing you and your family a year filled with beauty, brilliance, and succes.
This year, we continue to expand our curated selection of fine jewelry, proudly adding offerings from renowned designers such as David Yurman, Roberto Coin, and Todd Reed. These collections
Happy Holidays!
With love, Kimberly
Three generations of the Frank Adams Jewelers Family
THE FRANK ADAMS TEAM shares their personal picks for the best pieces to give the jewelry and watch lovers on your list.
The Waverlength Necklace by Ondyn
“It is one of my favorites from our new collection. Sculptural and fluid, it’s a bold expression of modern elegance. The asymmetrical design undulates gracefully, flowing into an articulated bezel-set diamond drop that moves effortlessly with you.” -Kimberly
“From its signature flower motifs to the gleam of white-gold and diamonds, the Venetian Princess Diamond Flower Bracelet by Roberto Coin is a modern heirloom moment. Diamond-studded floral motifs evoke the romance of Venice, merging old-world artistry with a contemporary, luminous edge.” -Jeffrey
“Five shimmering rows of precision-cut diamonds cascade around the finger in Kwiat’s signature harmony, reflecting light from every angle. Since 1907, Kwiat has combined exacting craftsmanship with timeless design, creating jewelry that celebrates enduring elegance, artistry, and the legacy of fine New York heritage” -Andy
“Inspired by Jade Trau's Envoy and Vanguard eternity bracelets, this Limited-Edition Alchemy Eternity Bracelet brings bold diamond focus to your stack. Handcrafted in 18-karat gold and featuring 6.50tcw and with 15 varied stone shapes, the Alchemy Eternity Bracelet is Jade's take on a classic line bracelet.” -Mary
“David Yurman’s Sculpted Cable Bracelet in 18k gold elevates his iconic cable motif into fluid, three-dimensional waves of light. Pavé-set diamonds shimmer across every curve, merging architectural artistry with modern elegance.” -Betsy
“The Falcon Necklace is handcrafted by award-winning designer Todd Reed. This link necklace is hand-forged and fabricated in 18-karat yellow gold and patinated sterling silver, giving the wearer an understated, effortlessly chic edge that feels both timeless and contemporary.” -Amber
“The Black Bay 58 Burgundy by TUDOR evokes vintage dive watch heritage with modern precision. Its 39mm steel case and rich burgundy dial and bezel pair a vintage-inspired silhouette with a Master Chronometer calibre, making refined ruggedness a statement of style.”
-Matthew
“John Apel's jewelry examines the connection between art and nature. Made in 18-karat yellow gold, this Diamond Eagle Link Bracelet features a sculptural eagle clasp set with brilliant-cut diamonds. It combines bold symbolism with refined luxury, making every wrist movement feel like a quietly powerful statement.”
-Billie Jo
“Kwiat’s floral hanging earrings in 18k white gold shimmer with diamondstudded blossoms, delicate petals, and layered cluster patterns. Multi-shape diamonds catch the light from every angle, creating a sparkling, sculptural celebration of nature’s elegance.”
-Sabrina
“The AZLEE Pirouette Tennis Necklace reimagines a classic with the grace of a dancer’s turn — a fluid line of diamonds that seems to twirl in motion. Handcrafted in 18-karat gold, each link captures light with sculptural precision, embodying the brand’s signature blend of strength, symmetry, and quiet luxury.”
-Jessica
“Bold yet balanced, ARZANO’s Mixed Cut Diamond Tennis Necklace replaces uniformity with artistry—rounds, marquises, and emeralds loop gracefully in white gold to become a seamless band of light—a modern heirloom with refined character.” -Tim
“The AZLEE Forma hoops distill luxury into pure form: sleek gold, crisp baguettes, and a hoop silhouette that feels both structured and wearable. A refined everyday statement with their clean lines and luminous sparkle, these earrings reflect effortless glamour.”
-Marcel
PURPOSE BUILT
From Formula 1 to the Tour de France and even the depths of the ocean, TUDOR’S watches are made to endure every challenge.
Precision is at the heart of sport, where timing is everything. From a Formula 1 driver’s unparalleled skill, determination, and instincts to a world champion freediver’s assent to the surface after a record dive, timing is critical to their success. TUDOR’s founder Hans Wilsdorf set out from the beginning to craft robust watches offering superlative timekeeping in physically challenging situations. Today, Tudor has established partnerships with some of the top players, teams, and athletic organizations around the globe. These relationships inform the brand's authentic approach to its sport watches, making them truly purpose-built tools. Here, we take a deeper look at these timepieces and the sports that have informed their designs from the inside out.
DAVID BECKHAM AND THE BURGUNDY BLACK BAY 58
Tudor and soccer are such a perfect match, it feels like they’ve been in partnership for decades. However, David Beckham has only been a Tudor global brand ambassador since 2017. That year, he joined Tudor’s “Born to Dare” campaign and helped to position the Black Bay as a brand with a rugged and stylish edge, appealing to a broader audience.
The new Burgundy Black Bay 58 is a classic steeped in heritage – drawing its inspi ration from Tudor’s 1950s divers watches. While it may seem like an out-of-the-box choice for Beckham, the athlete is in fact a certified scuba diver, and he's dabbled in freediving. Like the pro-footballer, the latest Black Bay 58 is equal parts performance and style with a rich burgundy color scheme and, for the first time, a 5-link bracelet with a T-fit rapid adjustment clasp.
INTER MIAMI FC AND THE BLACK BAY CHRONO PINK
Tudor doubled down on its work with the sport of soccer in 2024, becoming the Official Timekeeper of Inter Miami FC (which is – fun fact – co-owned by Beckham himself). For the occasion, the brand built on the Black Bay line with a special edition in the team’s signature colors: pink and black. The bold chrono maintains the performance you’ve come to expect from the Black Bay line, from the 200 meters of waterproofness and 70 hr. power reserve, to the manufacture COSC-certified movement. The pink dial and crisp black bezel are the cherry on top of this sport model.
FREEDIVING WORLD CHAMPION MORGAN BOURC'HIS
AND THE PELAGOS ULTRA
Circling back to David Beckham’s foray into freediving, we make our way to another sport matchup for Tudor. The soccer Hall of Famer joined forces with longtime friend of the brand Morgan Bourc'his to train in the art of freediving. Bourc'his work with Tudor has been going strong for over a decade. It started with an ad for the brand’s most serious diver, the Pelagos, and has since led to other collaborations like the more recent “Dare to Dive” campaign. Compared to the Black Bay, the Pelagos is optimized for pro divers. The latest introduction to the collection –the Pelagos Ultra – is the most technically capable yet. It features the signature titanium build and now a whopping 1000-meter depth rating. The lume in two colors (blue and green) enhances visibility in low light conditions, and a totally redesigned three-link bracelet with a T-fit clasp, safety catch, and diver’s extension with a new visual indicator system.
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GIRO D’ITALIA GRAND TOUR AND THE PELAGOS FXD CHRONO “PINK”
The initial Tudor Pelagos FXD Cycling Edition features an all-black design with relatively subtle red and white accents. However, in the subsequent additions within the partnership, Tudor has gotten increasingly bold. Earlier this year, the brand introduced a new pink version in honor of the Giro D’Italia Grand Tour. Tudor became the Official Timekeeper of the iconic three-week-long race back in 2023. Inspired by the Maglia Rosa, or “pink jersey,” worn by the winner, the Pelagos FXD Chrono gets a splash of hot pink around the unique tachymeter scale, as well as the chronograph registers and the pink striped strap.
FABIAN
CANCELLARA AND THE PELAGOS FXD CHRONO “YELLOW”
The most recent release within the cycling realm celebrates the Tudor Pro Cycling Team’s Tour de France debut. It marks Fabian Cancellara’s return to the Tour for the first time since 2016 in his new role as team owner. He is the winner of multiple Olympic and World Championships. In 2022, he took ownership of the Swiss Racing Academy Team then tapped Tudor as a partner soon after and rebranded to the Tudor Pro Cycling Team that led to the first Pelagos FXD Cycling Edition. This latest model takes the bright yellow color of the 'Maillot Jaune' (yellow jersey) worn by the Tour race leader, to give the Pelagos FXD Chrono its most audacious look yet.
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VISA CASH APP RB FORMULA ONE TEAM AND THE BLACK BAY CHRONO “CARBON 25”
We revisit the Black Bay Collection and another high-speed sport: Formula One.
Cars, racing, and watches have long gone hand-in-hand. Like many watchmakers, Tudor first got involved in motorsports back in the heyday of the 1960s.
Today, the brand is putting its support behind the young Visa Cash App RB Formula One Team. For the Black Bay Chrono “Carbon 25,” functionality remains at the forefront with a lightweight case rendered entirely in carbon fiber. It houses an impressive COSC-certified manufacture movement for ultimate precision in timing every aspect of the race. The design is topped off with the team’s signature blue in accents across the dial and in the stitching on the hybrid leather-rubber strap with a “tire pattern.”
SARAH HIRINI AND THE BLACK BAY CERAMIC
For our last stop through Tudor’s sport-fueled timekeepers, we return to the field. The brand’s work with the captain of the Black Ferns Sevens rugby team Sarah Hirini. She became one of New Zealand’s first contracted female rugby players in 2013 and has since led her team to become Olympic Champions in Tokyo and six-time World Series winners. Her model of choice is the Black Bay Ceramic, which boasts a slew of features from its lightweight ceramic build to its dually COSC and METAS-certified manufacture caliber.
Drivers Liam Lawson and Isack Hadjar
AS SEEN ON...
Glittering diamonds. Hollywood stars. It's a Red Carpet combination that continues to dazzle. And this year's winners for Best Diamond Looks go to some of our favorite celebrities, who all chose to wear jewelry from the Kwiat collection.
For the Golden Globe Awards, Jodie Foster elegantly teamed a pair of Ashoka® diamond stud earrings with a diamond Cobblestone collection bypass bangle as she picked up the win for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Limited Series, “True Detective”.
Kristin Davis sparkled in Kwiat platinum and diamond drop earrings at Max Original's “And Just Like That” season 3 photo call at the Crane Club last May in New York City.
Actress Sydney Sweeney (“The White Lotus”) rocked the red carpet at the "Echo Valley" New York premiere at AMC Lincoln Square on June 4th in Kwiat platinum and diamond studs
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Influencer and entrepreneur Alix Earle evoked old-time Hollywood glamour in a riviera line necklace with graduated diamonds at the 51st American Music Awards at the Fontainebleau in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Natalie Portman, wearing Orbit collection huggie earrings, attended a SAG-AFTRA Foundation event in New York City for the "Lady in the Lake" mini-series.
For the 2025 Oscars, Kieran Culkin’s jabot-style brooch was custom-designed by Kwiat and Fred Leighton. It was crafted of three gemstones — a pear-shaped Colombian emerald, a cushion-cut natural purple sapphire, and a square-cut peridot — set in platinum. They represent the birthstones of his wife (Jazz Charton) and their two children. Culkin said after his win for best supporting actor that his finest achievement is his family.
Tony winner Kelli O’Hara chose a Cobblestone collection large wrap ring featuring an Ashoka® diamond as part of her ensemble to attend the 78th Annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall in June in New York City.
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A Trip to WATCH COUNTRY
Exploring the villages within the famed Vallée de Joux, Switzerland is time well spent.
While driving around the mountains and valleys outside Geneva, it’s hard to believe that many of the world’s most famous and fabulous watches are made there. The biggest names in the industry—Rolex, Hublot, Breitling—are located in the little villages nestled in these verdant, rural Swiss valleys in and around Geneva. It is in these villages that renowned watchmakers work their magic, all the while viewing grazing cows and church steeples outside their windows. The first watchmakers, legend holds, were farmers who used the many months of snowy winter to hone their watchmaking skills, and today the industry flourishes in this same quiet, bucolic setting.
The village of Le Solliat is home to arguably the most famous watchmaker of today: Philippe Dufour, as well as of yesteryear: Louis François Reymond, the watchmaker to King Louis XVI of France.
Mr. Dufour’s atelier, in a former schoolhouse where his daughters used to attend classes, and which he shares today with a cheesemaker, is right next door to the farmhouse where Mr. Reymond made the King’s timepiece. Driving around this village and others, it’s easy to find the farmhouses where watchmakers are at work, Mr. Dufour says— just look for homes with an extra-large expanse of windows, since excessive natural light is a necessity for executing the intricacies of this profession.
Mr. Dufour grew up barely a stone’s throw from where he works today, in the neighboring village of Le Sentier, where he attended the École Technique, which has trained many of the current and future watchmakers. When students graduate, they have merely to head down the street to find work at Jaeger-LeCoultre, Patek Philippe or Vacheron Constantin. Or they can go a few kilometers farther, to the village
Map of Vallée de Joux
GOLD RUSH
roberto coin’s navarra collection
Roberto Coin strives to be original yet authentic in this fast-spinning universe. If fashion is the art of being different, he predicts, today's high tech world will soon be yearning for authentically handmade jewelry.
Coin’s diverse collections are designed to fit every woman and enhance her uniqueness, and are defined by a common thread — a thoughtful balance of elegance and creativity. Included in every piece is Coin’s signature ruby, which carries a magical story: an ancient Egyptian belief that a ruby close to the skin brings long life, good health, and joy. To Coin, the ruby symbolizes peace, prosperity, and happiness, and represents a special wish from the designer to all who wear his creations.
The new Navarra Collection is inspired by the Navarra region of Spain, this collection interprets those cross-cultural influences as classic yet modern jewelry, modeled after traditional links but styled for a new millennium.
Don't save diamonds for a special occasion. They can take your basics up a notch, combining comfort, convenience and quiet luxury. Style consultant Genevieve Yraola suggests seven key outfit-making pieces you’ll wear with everything.
Why they belong in your jewelry box. Diamond studs in any size or cut are classy and timeless enough to be worn every single day. Their versatility makes them a great investment, taking your from daytime casual to a nightime vibe.
Why it belongs in your jewelry box. A touch of diamonds — on the bezel or as markers on the watch face — adds a hint of glamour to a timepiece, yet remains understated enough for everyday wear.
Why it belongs in your jewelry box. This slim wristlet of diamonds is subtle enough for everyday wear. Stack a few together to up the sparkly impact or layer one in with a bunch of metal bangle bracelets for a low-key pop of shimmer.
Why it belongs in your jewelry box. A delicate, understated diamond necklace works as well with a cocktail dress as with a T-shirt and jeans. It’s also an all-season accessory, looking perfectly appropriate with a white button-down shirt or a skinny tank top. You can also layer it with other similar-weight necklaces for an on-trend look.
Why it belongs in your jewelry box. Bold and beautiful, the cocktail ring comes in many shapes and sizes, and it's always a conversation piece. It’s the perfect accessory for simple outfits from a little black dress to jeans and a crisp white shirt, says Yraola, whose guiding principle is the larger the piece, the less jewelry you should wear.
Why they belong in your jewelry box. Not only is it a great everyday look that has achieved classic status, but there are also numerous ways to wear stacked rings. The thin diamond bands can stand alone, be mixed in with your other dainty rings, or sparkle lovers can pile on a few for a more powerful look. “You can start with one and just keep adding to your collection,” says Yraola.
Why they belong in your jewelry box. Yraola advises investing in a pair of linear-shaped drop diamond earrings for evening over a statement necklace. “It’s the shape for fall,” she says. In addition, “the longer shape will elongate the neckline and offer more versatility, no matter what the outfit.”
