Diamond Cellar Spring/Summer 2026

Jewels

AN ODE TO ARTISTRY, CRAFTSMANSHIP & TRADITION for generations

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PUBLISHED BY

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF RITA GUARNA

CREATIVE DIRECTOR STEPHEN VITARBO

SENIOR ASSOCIATE EDITOR DARIUS AMOS

ASSISTANT EDITOR KIRSTEN MEEHAN

CONTRIBUTING EDITORS CHRISTEN FISHER, VIVIENNE FORSYTH

GROUP PUBLISHER LIZETTE CHIN

ADVERTISING/PRODUCTION SERVICES

PENNY BOAGG, GRIFF DOWDEN, CHRIS FERRANTE. JAQUELYNN FISCHER, CATHERINE ROSARIO

ACCOUNTING

KASIE CARLETON, URSZULA JANECZKO, STEVE RESNICK

CHAIRMAN

CARROLL V. DOWDEN

PRESIDENT & CEO MARK DOWDEN

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENTS

EDWARD R. BURNS, LIZETTE CHIN, THOMAS FLANNERY, RITA GUARNA

VICE PRESIDENTS

NIGEL EDELSHAIN, NOELLE HEFFERNAN, MARIA REGAN, STEVE RESNICK

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At Diamond Cellar, the idea of generations isn’t just our inspiration, it’s our story. Generations define our past, inspire our present, and shape our future.

For more than seven decades, our story has been shaped by the people who came before us, the customers we serve today, and the future we continue to build together. Jewelry has always been deeply personal, marking life’s most meaningful moments and carrying stories forward from one generation to the next. That belief continues to guide everything we do.

In this Spring/Summer issue, we celebrate that evolution. You’ll see how the past, present, and future come together through design, craftsmanship, and creativity. From jewelry styles that have defined decades to modern interpretations that push tradition forward, this issue reflects the way Diamond Cellar honors legacy while embracing what’s next.

Our creative moments throughout the magazine mirror this journey, drawing inspiration from timeless portraiture, celebrating bold expressions of today, and offering a glimpse into the future of fine jewelry. You’ll also find stories that spotlight the artisans, designers, and brands who share our commitment to excellence, as well as features that highlight the relationships and milestones that make this industry so special.

As Diamond Cellar continues to grow and evolve, one thing remains unchanged: our dedication to helping you celebrate life’s moments—big and small—with pieces meant to last a lifetime and beyond.

Thank you for being part of our story. We’re honored to be part of yours.

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revival of the brooch

an heirloom pinned in time

When you think of a brooch, what comes to mind first? Is it your grandmother’s coat or scarf? This revival is breaking the stereotype.

Long before necklaces were layered or rings stacked, the brooch held a singular place in jewelry history. It was both adornment and utility—first used in antiquity as a fibula, a decorative clasp that fastened garments in ancient Greece and Rome. Over centuries, the brooch evolved from a practical fastening into one of the most expressive forms of jewelry, reflecting the artistry, symbolism, and personal style of each era.

During the Victorian period, brooches flourished as sentimental jewels. Floral motifs, lockets, and intricate goldwork often carried hidden meanings or memorialized loved ones, making them deeply personal objects intended to be worn close to the heart. By the early twentieth century, the brooch had become a canvas for innovation: the geometric brilliance of Art Deco diamonds, sculptural gold forms of the mid-century, and bold gemstone designs that transformed a single pin into a statement of elegance.

Unlike many other jewels, brooches have always been inherently versatile. Pinned to a lapel, fastened at the collar of a gown, or gathered at a silk scarf, they move easily between garments and generations. It is perhaps for this reason that brooches so often become heirlooms—pieces remembered not only for their beauty, but for the occasions and individuals they adorned.

Today, the brooch returns with renewed relevance. Worn on tailored jackets, suspended from ribbons as pendants, or layered in modern clusters, these historic heirlooms prove that their story is far from finished.

A brooch, after all, is more than a jewel—it is a mark in time, pinned from one generation to the next.

ELEGANT INNOVATION

During the reign of Queen Victoria, brooches became one of the most fashionable and sentimental forms of jewelry. Advances in metalworking and gemstone cutting made intricate designs more accessible, while Victorian culture placed great importance on symbolism and personal meaning in adornment.

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Silver Tone Metal CHANEL CC 2012

Strass Brooch

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Gold Tone Metal CHANEL CC

Rhodonite Rhinestone Chain Pin

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SHOP THE DECADES COLLECTION

jewels for generations beauty, held through time

We remember. We celebrate. We imagine what comes next. Jewelry follows the rhythm of time, gathering stories to carry forward. Throughout this issue, we explore the way that jewelry flows through time.

Eternal Heirlooms: Honoring the PAST

Some objects are created not simply to be worn but to endure. Heirloom jewelry has long been shaped by this idea: rare stones, careful craftsmanship, and designs made with the understanding that they will outlast the moment in which they were made. Placed within the language of historical paintings, these pieces take on a familiar role. Like portraits once commissioned to preserve beauty and meaning, heirloom jewelry captures memory to carry forward— quietly holding the significance and the beauty it exudes.

Marked by the Moment: Celebrating the PRESENT

Every heirloom begins as a present moment. Spring brings the occasions that mark life’s unfolding—graduations, Mother’s Day, and personal milestones both large and small that deserve to be commemorated. Set against water and fresh botanicals, these pieces reflect the lightness of the season. Jewelry becomes a way to recognize a moment while it is still happening, transforming celebration into something tangible.

The FUTURE Wears the Past: Carrying Time Forward

In the future, time becomes something luminous and undefined. Watches trace light through shadow, reminding us that every second we measure is also one we are creating. As the hands move forward, they carry the past with them. Each mark on the dial holds traces of moments already lived, turning memory into motion. In this way, a watch becomes more than a measure of time—it becomes a quiet legacy, where the past is worn into the future.

eternalheirlooms

In the tradition of timeless portraiture, jewels become objects of permanence—captured in art, carried through generations, and treasured long after the moment.

the art of the process

a note from the designer on the creative direction of eternal heirlooms

When our marketing team began pitching concepts for the Spring/Summer magazine, one theme kept resurfacing: generations That word immediately sparked an idea for me. What if it became the creative thread to unify our campaigns?

I began thinking about “generations” less as age and more as time—past, present, and future. As a family-owned company, connection and storytelling are deeply rooted in who we are, and jewelry naturally reflects that spirit. It marks milestones, celebrates meaningful moments, and becomes something that can be passed down, carrying memories and meaning from one generation to the next.

But jewelry is more than adornment. It is fine art—an expression of craftsmanship, intention, and interpretation. Like great works of art, it’s carefully created, admired for its beauty, and preserved over time. That idea became the foundation for this campaign: presenting jewelry as art that lives across generations.

Whenever I visit museums, I’m drawn

to classical portrait paintings of women, where artists captured beauty through posture, expression, garments, and striking jewels. I’ve always admired traditional still life paintings as well—arrangements of fruit, flowers, and symbolic objects that invite you to slow down and study every detail. Inspired by both traditions, we staged scenes that blended the two: portraits styled like classical paintings alongside still life compositions featuring jewelry surrounded by fruit, florals, and carefully chosen props. Rather than beginning with paintings alone, we used photography as the foundation. Our photographer, Dillon, studied classical portrait lighting and built an intricate setup to create a painterly quality, even incorporating a lens filter to add a soft glow to the highlights.

From there, I went through each photograph and digitally hand-painted layers over the image, one brushstroke at a time. My goal was to mimic the original lighting and color as closely as possible while still allowing the brushwork to feel expressive and painterly. Every stroke was

Ally Gittings Graphic Designer

intentional—built slowly to transform the photograph into something that felt more like a painting than a photo.

One important decision we made was to leave the jewelry itself crisp and unpainted. By preserving its true detail and brilliance, the pieces remain the focal point of each composition. The contrast between the painterly surroundings and the untouched jewelry helps highlight what matters most: the craftsmanship of the piece itself.

In many ways, the painting process became a reflection of jewelry making. Each brushstroke represents the careful touch of a designer or goldsmith shaping a piece by hand. Just as a jeweler refines every surface and setting, the artwork was built layer by layer with patience and precision. That parallel between artistic craft and jewelry craftsmanship are the heart of the project.

Thanks to Andy and Alex, we’re able to pursue creative ideas like this and tell stories in ways that truly set Diamond Cellar apart.

adorned through time

Jewelry has always reflected the spirit of its time—shaped by art movements, war and celebration, rebellion and romance. From the delicate garlands of the Edwardian era to the bold statements of the millennium, each decade left behind signatures that still influence what we wear today.

Here, we revisit the defining characteristics of jewelry from the 1900s to the 2000s and the modern pieces that carry their legacy forward.

EDWARDIAN ERA

The early 20th century was defined by refinement. Jewelry became light, intricate, and impossibly romantic, allowing jewelers to create fine, lace-like designs.

ART DECO & JAZZ

The glamour of the Roaring Twenties shimmered under the influence of Art Deco. Inspired by skyscrapers, jazz, and modernity, jewelry became bold and structured.

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RETRO & BOLD

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CURVED GEOMETRY

During World War II, platinum was reserved for military use, leading jewelers to embrace gold in dramatic, sculptural designs. Jewelry became larger, optimistic, & unapologetically glamorous.

1930s 1950s

Influenced by Hollywood icons like Marilyn Monroe, diamonds and pearls reigned supreme.

Designs became more fluid & aerodynamic, reflecting industrial optimisim during the Depression era.

MOD & MINIMAL

From mod minimalism to colorful maximalism, jewelry became expressive and experimental, with influences from pop art and youth culture.

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1980s 1960s 2000s

BIGGER IS BETTER

The 1980s celebrated scale and sparkle. Statement earrings, bold diamond rings, and dramatic gemstone pieces reflected ambition and glamour. Jewelry wasn’t an accent—it was the centerpiece.

ICY BLING

The early 2000s celebrated diamonds in their most luminous form. Halo settings amplified center stones, pavé details added all-over sparkle, and white gold heightened every facet. Diamonds were abundantly brilliant.

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1990s 1970s

BOHO & DISCO

Jewelry became even more expressive, tying in turquoise, natural stones and thick gold to light up dance floors.

CONTRAST & CHARACTER

Jewelry in the ‘90s focused on the evolution of character, with some styles leaning more into minimalism, grunge, or fun personalization, like charms and pendants.

a house of magic

The Paris fashion museum La Galerie Dior lavishes the same loving attention on its design and exhibits as the House of Dior has always given each garment. By Vivienne Forsyth

For those of us who love fashion and see it as an art form, no visit to the French capital is complete without soaking up some of the history of haute couture at the fashion museum La Galerie Dior. The museum opened its doors to the public in 2022 as “a testament to the visionary boldness of Christian Dior and his six successors.”

In a word, La Galerie Dior in Paris is “exquisite.” Housed in the building at 30 Avenue Montaigne where it all started in 1946 (not far from the Champs-Élysées and the Grand Palais), the Galerie is an art museum that celebrates the life’s work and genius of its founder, Christian Dior, and his creative successors: Yves Saint Laurent, Marc Bohan, Gianfranco Ferré, John Galliano, Raf Simons and, since 2016, Maria Grazia Chiuri. Open to the public, the Galerie Dior is as much a masterpiece of design, color, intrigue and allure as one of the maestro’s haute-couture creations. I was entranced, enchanted and mesmerized, and left feeling as if I were walking on air.

On entry, a spiral staircase surrounded by a rainbow of color greets the eye. Stretching up three floors, the rainbow is made up of thousands of tiny fashion must-haves—from garments to shoes, handbags, perfume bottles, hats, gloves—each miniature model exquisite in its detail and placement. You are tempted to take the stairs and immerse yourself in this amazing wall of wonder but instead, you are respectfully directed to take the lift to the third floor. At the top, you look down on the rainbow and then enter stage left to begin your journey of discovery. For me it was like going down the rabbit hole with Alice into a wonderland of unexpected surprises, visual feasts and sheer reverence for clothing the female form.

In its labyrinth of rooms, each one took my breath away. Some are dark caves accentuating the color and crusted embellishments of spectacular gowns; some are spring gardens where the dresses are the flowers—some mirrored, some simply dazzling on their own. Then suddenly, the pièce de résistance, the highlight of your journey through the annals of Paris haute couture, a true masterpiece: three tiers of gorgeous gowns set against a changing backdrop of light and special effects. You sit and are overwhelmed with awe and wonder at the beauty before your eyes. We sat and soaked up the magic and the artistry. Then it came time to walk down through the rainbow, a fitting farewell to the fabulous and fanciful world of fashion we’d just inhabited.

La Galerie Dior traces the history of the couture house and its creations from the iconic “New Look” of its first collection in spring-summer 1947 (bottom right). The “New Look” or “Bar Suit” took the fashion world by storm and won instant international recognition for Christian Dior and his new house of haute couture. The exhibits change and rotate periodically. Azzedine Alaïa’s Dior Collection is on display now through May 3, 2026. It highlights the figure of Azzedine Alaïa, a collector and admirer of Christian Dior.

In its many enchanting rooms, the museum showcases Dior’s multiple sources of inspiration from the gardens of his childhood home to a dark treasure trove of sparkling, jewel-encrusted dresses, to his signature H, A and Y lines and the sumptuous multi-layered ball room. “Fashion designers offer one of the last refuges of the marvellous. They are, in a way, the masters of dreams.…” —Christian Dior, Dior by Dior, 1958

GENERATIONAL ICONS

THROUGH THE LENS OF TIME

We interviewed Store 5a’s Director of Buying & Sales , Kathy, to shine a light on the way that time shapes preowned luxury resale and iconic designer pieces that everyone wants.

the past

Q: What’s the first truly iconic designer piece you remember buying or selling?

I would say it was a Cartier Love Bracelet; they are very hard to acquire. They’ve remained iconic since 1969. Its design is distinctive with a locking mechanism that requires a mini screwdriver to secure, which symbolizes permanance and commitment. I don’t foresee these ever going out of style.

Q: What’s the oldest designer item that has ever passed through our hands?

It was a Chanel Vintage Brooch from the 1950s. When I first held it, I knew we had to make an offer on it. The design was impeccable, and you could tell it was really well taken care of. These are still highly desirable, and we would love to have more.

Q: What was considered a “holy grail” piece in our early years that still holds its status today?

A 1984 Rolex Cosmograph Daytona “Big Red” Watch (R6263); it sold for $100,000. These are highly desirable for watch collectors, even to this day, because they were minted in the final years of the manual-wind era.

the present

Q: How has the value of an icon like the Birkin changed from when we started to now?

The first Birkin we acquired back in 2019 was sold for $8,900. Looking forward, the latest Birkin in our inventory sold for $24,900. Its value has increased due to its recognizable craftsmanship & curated scarcity maintained by Hermès.

Q: How can you tell when a piece has been truly loved versus simply stored?

It seems rather obvious, but the wear on the item. We can see time represented by every single mark, fold and texture change. It’s a clear difference on who collects versus wears.

26 HERMÈS BIRKIN BAGS

acquired & sold by Store 5a within the last decade

BEHIND THE BIRKIN

The original Hermès Birkin, designed by Jean-Louis Dumas in 1985 for British actress Jane Birkin, was created to suit her needs as a young mother. This spacious holdall was designed to have a dedicated space for her baby’s bottles.

Jane’s original Birkin was used for nearly a decade, showing signs of aging and wear. She sold it in 1994 for $10.1 million to benefit Association Solidarité Sida, a French nonprofit organization founded in 1992 that fights AIDS through prevention, care for the infected, and international advocacy.

This goes to show that pre-owned luxury is circular ; just because a piece has aged, doesn’t necessarily mean that makes it any less valuable. A pre-loved piece with a story has the potential to become a generational icon

the future

Q: Which current designer piece do you believe will become the next generational icon?

In my opinion, I’ve seen an uptick in the demand for the David Yurman Classic Cable Cuff These have a truly timeless design and have been increasingly popular in bracelet stacking.

Q: How do you think future generations will view pre-owned luxury differently than we do today?

The value in the pre-owned luxury resale market is going to increase as time passes. The next generation is notably more environmentally conscious, so reducing the demand for new pieces and the impact on the environment is going to be a significant driving factor in their purchase patterns.

Q: How do you think the idea of “collecting” luxury will change in the next decade?

I think more people will be willing to sell their items in order to purchase a newer pre-owned item. Circular luxury places value on having many previously-owned icons, even if they aren’t in the owner’s current collection.

When you walk through a set of Diamond Cellar doors to discover curated, pre-owned luxury from Store 5a, you can expect nothing less than care and craftsmanship from our staff and the pieces we showcase. It’s our mission to source and bring you the finest, rigorously authenticated pre-owned icons for generations.

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Let’s address the

“PRE-OWNED”

STIGMA

Pre-owned doesn’t mean “worn out.”

Many generational icons are lightly used, refurbished or even never worn.

Discover the perfect icon for you

back to the future

This pro believes in designing for what’s to come based on what’s gone before.

Maybe Shakespeare didn’t use the term “backstory,” but he grasped the concept well. “What’s past,” he wrote, “is prologue.” And Ray Booth gets it too. An interior designer and principal partner at the New York City-based architectural and design firm McAlpine, Booth often draws on clients’ pasts in shaping the homes they’ll reside in for years to come.

When a couple in Atlanta’s Morningside neighborhood decided to build a contemporary home, for example, they trusted Booth and his architect partner Bobby McAlpine to take cues from their existing home across the street. What they built was a contemporary mirror of that dwelling, a modern design in crisp, geometric form with a well-windowed ground floor and a band of windows that wraps the upper story.

“Much more goes into the tooling and fine-tuning of a home

than meets the eye,” says Booth, “which is why a grasp of the backstory can be so illuminating.”

The designer shares more of his philosophy in his latest book, The Expressive Home (Rizzoli New York, 2025). “Every successful project transcends the process of shaping and selecting individual pieces and parts to cohere into a warm, inviting, life-enhancing residence,” he says. “When this happens, each aspect of the design resonates with all the others, with the client and with the surroundings that have helped shape it.”

Sometimes one’s destiny lies just across the street.

Above Image : At the kitchen island of an Atlanta home, a mix of sea ting options invites both ease and engagement, accommodating a range of postures and moments. A WPA-inspired mural animates the upper cabinets with a vivid artistic narrative, while the subtle, reeded detailing on the lower storage echoes the home’s architectural rhythm in a quieter key.

Above Image : A sandblasted limestone fireplace adds quiet texture to the living room’s layered surfaces. The mottled carpet inspired a cohesive color palette carried through velvet accents, allowing artwork—such as the Roland Kulla above the sofa—to command attention. Vintage cast-iron finials, salvaged from an industrial-era structure, nod to the clients’ appreciation for mid-century design and craft. Right Image : The primary bedroom’s limewashed walls introduce texture and depth. Floor-to-ceiling drapery in a matching hue softens the architecture and frames the windows on three sides. A silk-and-wool rug grounds the space with luster and natural pattern, while a seating area at the foot of the bed offers an inviting spot for reading or quiet conversation.

Above Image : The home’s courtyard layout creates a distinctive sense of approach, moving from the front wall and gate through the courtyard and pool area to the loggia. Atlanta’s temperate weather makes this space ideal for outdoor living, comfortably outfitted for dining and lounging. As the main point of entry, the loggia seamlessly connects the home’s architecture with its landscape. Left Image : The den shifts to a deeper, more saturated palette, distinguishing it from the rest of the home’s lighter interiors. Used frequently for evening relaxation and television viewing, the space is enriched with layered textures and patterns that heighten its warmth. Artwork by Steve Penley provides a bold visual anchor.

by the momentmarked

Jewelry for the moments that ripple through a lifetime, captured in the beauty of now

Love, set in stone

generational bridal

FEATURES

decades of love stories

Every love story is unique, but some share a beautiful common thread. For generations, families have returned here to choose the rings that mark the start of forever. In this feature, we celebrate couples whose stories span generations—parents and children who began their journeys with us, continuing a legacy of love that shines on.

“howard & joanne rutsky

MARRIED 08/28/99

COLUMBUS, OH

Diamond Cellar has been our jeweler for all 28 years of our marriage. We placed our complete trust and confidence in Ron and the staff. We didn't think twice when our son Nicholas was ready to buy his engagement ring after 5 years of dating his now bride-to-be, Ally.

- howard

gabriel & kara ybarra

MARRIED 10/16/99

COLUMBUS, OH

My parents, Stephen and Nancy, have always been a beautiful example of what lasting love truly looks like. Diamond Cellar has been our family jeweler for over 40 years now, sharing some of our family's most meaningful moments, making it my natural first choice when I looked for my engagement ring.

- kara

savannah selby & christian tapp

ENGAGED 04/09/25

NASHVILLE, TN

DARKE PHOTOGRAPHY - @AUDREYDARKEPHOTO

joel & abby fleming

MARRIED 10/18/25

COLUMBUS, OH

CARTER TEAL - @CARTERTEALPHOTOGRAPHY

We chose Diamond Cellar after our first experience purchasing Joel’s dream Rolex. We got a sage green one (our wedding colors) within a week! We were impressed by their customer service and quality, we had to go back for our wedding bands!

- abby

isabelle wagner & cole hammett

ENGAGED 10/04/25

SULLIVAN'S ISLAND, SC

Cole proposed at the beach access that he and I always go to on Sullivan’s Island. He made sure to include our dog Dixie, who we rescued together in college, in the proposal.

- izzy

erin garrison & alex shook

ENGAGED 03/01/25

COLUMBUS, OH

Once we got to the beach, there was a ring of white roses, candles, and a photographer waiting for us to capture the moment when Alex asked me to be his wife. After we wrapped the photo shoot, we saw whales breaching. It was as if the universe was blessing our union!

chloe kaplan & gio ranieri

ENGAGED 10/19/25

COLUMBUS, OH

The plan was always to propose on Diamond Beach in Iceland at sunrise. The night before the proposal, we saw one of the most amazing things in the world, the aurora borealis.

- gio

john & ali bland

MARRIED 05/31/25 COLUMBUS, OH

ALI BONOMO - @ALI.BONOMO

When it came time to start ring shopping, we explored shops all across the city, but we were looking for something custom and unique, and no other store matched the expertise, craftsmanship, or bespoke quality we found here

- ali

andrew murray & mary tzagournis

MARRIED 08/16/25

COLUMBUS, OH

@AZARPHOTOGRAPHY_

keith & katie struebing

MARRIED 09/13/25

NASHVILLE, TN

BEAUTIFUL LIFE FILMS & PHOTOGRAPHY BEAUTIFULLIFEFILMS.COM

Every detail of our wedding day reflected who we are, right down to our unforgettable getaway: riding off together on the motorcycle we took our very first ride on, but now as husband and wife. It was the perfect ending to a day filled with love, laughter, and memories we’ll cherish forever.

- katie

brady & jacobsraegan bell

MARRIED 07/05/25

ZANESVILLE, OH

BROOKE MICHELLE PHOTOGRAPHY - @BROOKEMICHELLE_PHOTO

On our first date, we both knew we would marry each other I texted my friend that introduced us that day saying, 'This is it. This is my last first date.' We were so young, but knew we were soulmates.

- raegan

I thought I knew what cut I wanted for my ring when I visited for the first time, but hated how an oval diamond looked on my finger. I was shown an emerald cut, and I knew that was the one.

heirloom RINGS

Rings often have multiple stones, giving you plenty of flexibility for transformation. You can create a cluster pendant, a cocktail ring, a constellation necklace or even choose to separate all of the gemstones into multiple pieces. If you have an heirloom ring meant to be shared between you and your siblings, you can divide or recut the stones and create stackable "matching" rings, a set of earrings and a cocktail ring, or even "matching" pendants.

crafted by hand, guided by story

get inspired: ways to transform your heirloom jewelry

Heirloom redesign is a meaningful and collaborative process. When you come to us with a story, a memory, or simply a cherished piece you would love to wear again, our custom designer goldsmiths are here to bring your transformative visions to life.

What remains constant is the purpose behind the work: to honor the past, celebrate the present, and create something meaningful enough to be passed down once more.

heirloom

BROOCH

Brooches may be coming back into style, but that doesn't mean you have to keep yours in that form. In fact, your brooch could have the potential to be transformed into a pendant for a new necklace, a bracelet, a decorative hat pin, and even a hair clip or barrette. Our designers can transform these into something special that better fits into your lifestyle.

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EARRINGS

Whether you have a pair of earrings or have lost one, our designers can draw up new options for you. A single earring can be turned into a solitaire pendant or the center stone of a new ring. If you have a pair of earrings, you can potentially create a matching set of a necklace and bracelet or a ring and bracelet. If you want something even more unexpected, a pair of earrings can be turned into a pair of cufflinks for a flair around the wrist.

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let's reimagine your unworn heirlooms, together.

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elegance for all

Precise and refined as well as lovely, Patek Philippe’s newest Twenty-4 is a watch that is second to none. By Christen Fisher

In 1999, Patek Philippe stood once again at the forefront of luxury Swiss watchmaking when it launched its first-ever exclusively feminine watch collection. Designed to be worn by the classic yet modern woman anywhere from the office to the theater to a quiet evening at home, the Twenty~4 lived up to its name, appropriate at any hour of the day. First presented as an Art Deco-inspired rectangular quartz watch with a “manchette” or cuff design, the Twenty~4 has evolved into an iconic collection that since 2018 has included a round, automatic version and, as of 2025, the first-ever grand complication, the Twenty~4 Perpetual Calendar. Each version is a highly contemporary timepiece created to accompany every moment of the eclectic and vibrant lifestyle of today’s woman.

The original Twenty~4 model features a rectangular, two-tier, cambered case designed to trace the contours of the wrist. It is highlighted by two rows of diamonds and presented on an integrated, cambered bracelet with a fold-over clasp adorned with the Calatrava cross. The stainless-steel version is offered with a sunburst blue, gray or olive-green dial with applied hour markers and numerals as well as elegantly rounded baton hands, all in white gold with white luminescent coating. The rose-gold version, released in 2024 to mark the 25th anniversary of the Twenty~4, features a unique and stunning purple lacquer dial embossed with a concentric wave motif. Its applied hour markers, numerals and rounded, baton-style hands are rendered in rose gold with a white luminescent coating. Both the stainless steel and the rosegold versions are powered by the E 15 quartz movement and are waterproof to 30 meters.

In 2018, Patek debuted an automatic version of its

iconic Twenty~4 watch, this time in a 36-millimeter, round case highlighted by a double row of diamonds arranged in a “Dentelle” setting. Available in steel with a blue, gray or olive-green sunburst dial featuring white-gold applied numerals and rounded, baton-style hands with a white luminescent coating, the automatic Twenty~4 also features a date window at 6 o’clock. Presented on a stainless-steel bracelet with a foldover clasp, the watch is powered by the self-winding 26-330 S C caliber movement with sweep seconds and date, viewable through the watch’s sapphire crystal caseback. Additionally, there is a rose-gold version offered with either a rich brown sunburst dial or a silvery dial enhanced by a vertical and horizontal, brushed finish reminiscent of shantung silk fabric.

In 2025, Patek Philippe introduced the very first complication within the Twenty~4 collection: the Twenty~4 Perpetual Calendar. Powered by the ultra-thin, self-winding movement caliber 240 Q with day, date, month, leap year, moon phase and 24-hour indication by hands, the Twenty~4 Perpetual Calendar boasts an elegantly slim, 36-millimeter, rose-gold case with a sapphire crystal caseback. It is offered with either a silvery shantung finish or a sunburst, olive-green dial, both with rose-gold applied numerals and rounded, baton-style hands with a white luminescent coating. The calendar indications are displayed across three subdials and an aperture for the moon phase that together comprise the iconic Patek Perpetual-Calendar watch face. This special watch is presented on a rose-gold bracelet with fold-over clasp.

Classic yet modern, bold yet subtle, the Twenty~4 collection is designed for today’s ever-evolving modern woman. And watch out—she’s just getting started.

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Q: Casa Carrillo is built on family legacy. What does “legacy” mean to you personally as a member of the next generation?

Legacy, to me, is stewardship—honoring what came before you and working relentlessly to make sure it is stronger when you pass it on. Our family has been making cigars since 1904. My grandfather owned the El Credito factory in Havana but lost everything during the Cuban Revolution of 1959. He arrived in Miami with nothing but his experience, his work ethic, and an unbreakable

determination to start again. In 1968, in Little Havana, he reopened El Credito and rebuilt our family business from the ground up. When he passed away in 1980, my father was only 29 years old. Overnight, the responsibility for our business and our family’s future fell squarely on his shoulders in a fiercely competitive industry. I grew up watching him carry that weight. As the fourth generation, my sister Lissette and I proudly carry the torch—fueled by our legacy and driven every day to protect it, grow it, and pass it on even stronger.

Q: What early experiences growing up around the Carrillo name most shaped your appreciation for craftsmanship and tradition?

I grew up on the factory floor in the 1980s, watching my father treat a 50-cent cigar with the same respect he gives a world-class blend today. There were no shortcuts. No compromises. If the tobacco wasn’t right, we didn’t use it. If the blend wasn’t ready, it wasn’t released. What stayed with me most was his refusal to rush the process, even when money was tight and

the pressure was real. That discipline never wavered.

So when Pledge earned a 98 rating from Cigar Aficionado, or when Encore and Pledge were named #1 Cigar of the Year two years apart, it didn’t feel like luck. It felt earned—the result of decades spent obsessing over every detail.

Q: Cigar making is a generational craft. What traditions or values have remained non-negotiable as the brand has evolved?

Time and patience have always defined how we approach cigar making. Great tobacco cannot be rushed. Some of the most important work happens long before a cigar is ever rolled. My time at McKinsey & Co. and KKR Capstone reinforced the importance of building organizations designed to endure. In our world, endurance begins with patience. We carry more than three years of tobacco inventory so it can ferment and age properly, protecting the consistency and integrity of our blends year after year. The company can evolve, but our commitment to the craft never will.

Q: How do you balance honoring the generations before you while still making your own mark on Casa Carrillo?

It begins with respect for our foundation. My father created the original Encore blend, the 2018 Cigar of the Year. When I developed Encore Black, I didn’t see it as reinvention. I saw

it as an opportunity to explore another dimension of something already exceptional. I chose to highlight a Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper, fermenting it for 18 months and aging it for three years before it reached the rolling table. Around it, I built a blend with a Mexico San Andrés binder and Nicaraguan fillers from Condega, Estelí, and Jalapa. The result is richer and more intense, yet unmistakably Casa Carrillo. Encore Black is deeply personal to me. It carries my father’s DNA but reflects my own palate and perspective. Honoring the past doesn’t mean standing still. It means building on it so the standard rises with every generation.

Q: Every generation brings change. In what ways have you modernized the brand while staying true to its roots?

The foundation of Casa Carrillo will always be the tobacco. My father taught me early on that respect for the leaf is where everything begins. What has changed is the world around the cigar. Today, craftsmanship alone is not enough. The presentation must reflect the quality inside the box. The story must be authentic. And the people representing the brand must truly live it.

You see that alignment in releases like Pledge of Allegiance, Pledge Purple, and Endure, where the blend, design, and narrative come together seamlessly. That’s how we connect with a new generation of smokers while staying true to who we’ve always been. The cigar itself is timeless. My responsibility is to ensure its relevance endures alongside it.

Q: When someone enjoys a Casa Carrillo cigar today, what do you hope they feel or understand about the generations behind it?

When someone lights a Casa Carrillo, I hope they experience far more than just tobacco. I hope they taste 122 years of passion, discipline, resilience, and an unwavering devotion to our craft. Every cigar carries generations of experience, hard-fought lessons, and an uncompromising commitment to excellence. If, in that quiet moment, they can feel the pride and the weight of that effort, then they aren’t simply smoking a cigar—they are experiencing the life’s work of four generations who refused to compromise.

Q: Looking ahead, what do you hope the next generation remembers about your chapter of the Casa Carrillo story?

I hope they look back and say this was the generation that honored what came before and strengthened it for what came next. My grandfather rebuilt our family after losing everything. My father elevated our craft to the pinnacle of the industry. My focus has been to reinforce that foundation— protecting our standards, expanding with clear purpose, and ensuring Casa Carrillo is built to endure without ever losing its soul. If the next generation inherits a company that still obsesses over every detail, refuses to compromise on quality, and in its work, then we honored the entrusted to us.

they’re born to run

The wristwatches owned by rock superstar Bruce Springsteen reveal a deep appreciation for craftsmanship, heritage—and function.

What is down-to-earth, jeans-and-T-shirt Bruce Springsteen doing with all those luxury watches? They’re the genuine article, and he can relate. The iconic singer with the blue-collar style has always favored authenticity over flash, whether on stage or off, and that philosophy extends to his wrist. Most fans know Springsteen, who turns 77 in September, for his energetic performances and storyteller songwriting. But horology aficionados have a special reason to celebrate “The Boss”: For all the informality of his usual attire, the man has an impressive, discerning collection of timepieces.

One of the most talked-about watches in Springsteen’s rotation is his vintage Heuer Autavia “Orange Boy” chronograph ref. 1163, a rare early-1970s reference prized for its bold orange accents and motorsport pedigree. Springsteen was photographed wearing the Autavia during promotional appearances and behind-the-scenes moments surrounding Bruce Springsteen’s Letter to You, the 2020 Apple TV documentary that offered an intimate look at his creative process. Paired with a brown leather bund strap, the Autavia perfectly complements his worn-in denim, boots and understated rockand-roll uniform.

Rolex also plays a role in Springsteen’s collection. He has long favored vintage models, including a Rolex Submariner ref. 1680, distinguished by its red “Submariner” text—a detail cherished by collectors. The watch has appeared on his wrist in archival photos and public outings over the years,

WATCHES TO WATCH

At left: Bruce Springsteen’s vintage Rolex Daytona ref. 6263 is a grail-level chronograph with motorsport DNA. The piece captures speed, precision and timeless cool—proof that some legends, be they watches or musicians, grow only more prized with age.

Center: With its distinctive red Submariner script, the 1999 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee’s vintage Rolex Submariner ref. 1680 is a true tool-watch icon. Much like the Boss’s music, the timepiece is rugged, honest and built to endure.

At right: The iconic red-and-blue bezel of the Rolex GMT-Master “Pepsi” ref. 16750, paired with a Jubilee bracelet, speaks to a life in motion. A watch for crossing time zones, it feels fitting on the wrist of an artist who has been touring worldwide and throughout the U.S. since the early 1970s.

reinforcing its reputation as a no-nonsense tool watch suited to a life spent touring, traveling and performing.

Another standout is Springsteen’s Rolex Daytona ref. 6263, a 1970s chronograph with screw-down pushers and an undeniable motorsport heritage. He was seen wearing the Daytona during a televised appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert in 2020. More recently, Springsteen has shown an appreciation for modern interpretations of classic designs. He’s been spotted around New Jersey wearing a Rolex GMT-Master II “Batman,” identifiable by its black-and-blue ceramic bezel. The watch made an appearance during a visit connected with the 2025 Springsteen biopic Deliver Me From Nowhere starring Jeremy Allen White, underscoring its utility as both a contemporary collector’s favorite and a practical companion for crossing time zones.

Beyond Heuer and Rolex, his collection includes pieces like the Tudor Submariner “Snowflake,” beloved for its angular hands and tool-watch appeal, and robust dive watches such as the Panerai Luminor Submersible, further emphasizing Springsteen’s preference for watches with purpose.

What unites Springsteen’s collection is not extravagance, but intention. These are watches meant to be worn, lived in and experienced—fitting companions for a musician whose legacy is built on honesty, endurance and timeless appeal. Like his songs, Springsteen’s watches tell stories that only get better with age.

desert racer

The Tudor Ranger is a precision the Dakar Rally in the sand— or almost

In 1977, Thierry Sabine, a young motorbike racer in the Abidjan-Nice Rally, got lost the Libyan desert. His compass smashed and wearing only racing gear with minimal supplies, he wandered the desert for three scorching days and two freezing nights, portedly sucking on rocks to keep his from running dry. Finally, one of the rally organizers and pilots spotted his tracks the sand and the cross he’d made from rocks and rescued him. Though severely hydrated, Sabine was profoundly inspired the spectacular landscape that almost him and moreover determined to share unfathomable beauty with the racing world.

The following year, on December 26, Thierry Sabine’s desert racing dream became a reality when more than 170 competitors embarked on the Dakar Rally, 10,000-kilometer racing adventure from Paris to the Senegalese capital of Dakar. Since then, the Dakar Rally has grown to become the biggest annual rally raid event in the world. The location of the routes has changed over the years: First it ran from Europe to Africa, then in South America, and finally in the Middle East. the Dakar Rally is run entirely in Saudi covering vast deserts, rocky plateaus, coastal plains and rugged mountains, living up erry Sabine’s bold racing vision: “A challenge for those that go. A dream for those that behind.”

Tudor is proud to be the official timekeeper of the Dakar Rally and has recently expanded one of its most iconic families of expedition tool watches, the Ranger, to include a new option as well as a stunning new desert-inspired dial color, “Dune White.”

The origins of the Ranger watch date to 1929, when Tudor founder Hans Wilsdorf envisioned adding an adventurous aspect certain watches and so registered the “Ranger.” Then, in the 1950s, Tudor saw aspect realized when it sent tool watches—the Oyster Prince—with the British

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Greenland Expedition to be evaluated in the field extreme conditions. Their performance nothing short of “remarkable,” putting robustness and technical precision at the heart of Tudor value system. Whether in the desert the wilds of everyday life, today’s Ranger continue to uphold those values with and aplomb.

Ranger is available in a 39-millimeter and 36-millimeter, brushed stainless-steel, satin-finished case with a fixed bezel and a screwwinding crown adorned by the Tudor rose Both sizes feature a grained, matte dial in black or the new “Dune White” with Aranumerals at 3, 6, 9 and 12 o’clock and painted markers that contrast perfectly with each respective dial color. The arrow-shaped hands, rounded for the hours and angular for the second hand, are characteristic of Ranger aesthetics and contribute to the watch’s exeptional legibility in all conditions.

Powered by the Manufacture Calibres MT5400 in the 36-millimeter and the MT5402 39-millimeter, the Ranger line is designed ensure robustness, longevity, reliability and precision. Both movements boast a 70-hour power making the watch weekend-proof. In othwords, the wearer can take the watch off on a evening and put it back on Monday mornwithout ever having to wind or reset the time. sizes are available on either a satin-brushed stainless-steel bracelet with a Tudor T-fit clasp for length adjustment or a single-piece, earthtri-color strap woven in France on 19th cenJacquard looms by the Julien Faure company. Waterproof to 330 feet, the Ranger line begins at

Whether you’re racing through a desert on a motorbike this weekend or dreaming about it racing your children to soccer practice, conTudor Ranger, a watch robust enough to any of life’s challenges.

brushed stainless-steel, satin-finished case, arrow-shaped optional Dune White numerals at the 3, 6, 9 and 12 positions, the Tudor Ranger is both robust and beautiful take its wearer seamlessly from work to weekend.

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