SPRING MAGAZINE - Rudell The Jewellers

SPRING MAGAZINE 

2013 

...CELEBRATING 75 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE!

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Rudells High Street 

Jewellers currently have 

two showrooms: 

97 Darlington Street, 

Wolverhampton 

WV1 4HB 

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RuDellS’ 

pRe CHRiSTMaS eVeNT 

held at Spring Grove House, 

November 2012 

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Fope Flex’iT 

the brand's most clever invention: 

a flexible golden chain, whose 

smart device is now patented. 

Tel: 01902 423308/427199 

Monday 9.30am - 5pm 

Tuesday to Saturday 

9am - 5pm 

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THe MoNTBlaNC 

TiMeWalkeR 

contemporary design with 

technical horological competence 

in three different interpretations for 

people who love to travel. 

RuDellS’ 

75 TH aNNiVeRSaRy 

a week of in-store promotions 

marked this special occasion. 

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CHopaRD iMpeRiale 

a true classic from the House of 

Chopard. 

CHopaRD SupeRFaST 

the Classic Racing collection, 

encompassing models inspired by 

the world of car racing, 

89 High Street 

Harborne, Birmingham 

B17 9NR 

Tel: 0121 427 1904 

Monday to Saturday 

(except Tuesday) 

9am - 5pm 

Tuesday 9.30am - 5pm 

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iWC SCHaFFHauSeN 

races at full throttle into the year 

of the ingenieur watches. 

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DiaMoND By 

appoiNTMeNT 

exclusively designed and 

developed by a talented team of 

award winning designers. 

www.rudells.com 

info@rudells.com 

Connect with us 

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RoBeRTo CoiN 

FaNTaSia 

new creations that are appropriate 

for comfortable everyday wear. 

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THe FiFTH SeaSoN 

expressing the elegance which is 

typically represented by the 

tradition and philosophy of 

Roberto Coin 

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embrace 

pavé 

exclusively designed by 


Wolverhampton WV1 4HB 

T. (01902) 423308 / 42719 

89 High Street, Harborne, 

Birmingham B17 9NR 

T. (0121) 427 1904 

www.rudells.com

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published by: 

89 High Street 

Harborne, Birmingham 

B17 9NR 

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Tel: 0121 427 1904 

info@rudells.com 

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paTek pHilippe 

a close-knit team deliberates 

every design and at the 

heart of this team are the Stern 

family 

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25 yeaR loNG SeRViCe 

congratulating Clive Brown for his 

25 years loyal service to Rudells’. 

Rudells would like to thank all 

contributors and advertisers 

for their continued support. 

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paTek pHilippe DiNNeR 

a private viewing of patek 

philippe’s international Watch 

Collection. 

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GuCCi TiMepieCeS 

introducing the new interlocking 

Watch Collection designed by 

Gucci Creative Director Frida 

Giannini. 

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aliaS By 

THeo FeNNell 

Britain's foremost designer of 

jewellery and silverware. 

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BReMoNT 

an award-winning British brand 

producing beautifully engineered 

chronometers. 

89 High Street, Harborne, Birmingham 

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180 yeaRS 

JaeGeR-leCoulTRe 

commemorated by the 

introduction of some exceptional 

timepieces. 

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CHopaRD ReD CaRpeT 

celebrating the latest collaboration 

with the world of cinema. 

97 Darlington Street, Wolverhampton 

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a liNk JeWelleRy 

the inherent splendor of a 

diamond and how to showcase its 

brilliance. 

While every effort is made to 

ensure accuracy, no responsibility 

can be accepted for inaccuracies, 

however caused. 

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TaG HeueR 

50 years of Carrera 

No liability can be accepted for 

illustrations, photographs, artwork 

or advertising material while in 

transmission or with the publisher 

or their agents. 

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all information is correct at time of 

going to press. 

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Embrace 

Pavé 

embrace 

exclusively designed by 



T. (01902) 423308 / 42719 



T. (0121) 427 1904 




T. (01902) 423308 / 42719 



T. (0121) 427 1904 

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GloRiouS GooDWooD 

the sporting and social highlight of 

the summer, an incredibly 

glamorous fiveday festival that 

celebrates the very best from the 

world of fashion and horseracing. 

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le ViaN ReD CaRpeT 

setting fine Jewellery Trends 

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TiRiSi 

an affordable and rich mix of 

Sterling silver and 18 ct gold 

jewellery. 

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NuFFielD HealTH 

the hospital that provides so much 

more than just healthcare. 

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loCal iN WeST 

MiDlaNDS 

a diverse, exciting and beautiful 

place 

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HalCyoN DayS 

has developed into a British brand 

that has become synonymous 

with outstanding quality and 

charm. 

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DoNiNGToN paRk 

a name etched into British Motor 

Heritage. 

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BRoMSGRoVe 

a remarkably impressive and 

exciting school 

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Ti SeNTo 

a must have for all 

a- list celebrities... 

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SiReNa JeWelleRy 

that can be regarded as the 

symbol of sophisticated luxury and 

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RuDellS’ pRe-CHRiSTMaS eVeNT 

RUDELL’S 

END OF YEAR EVENT AT 

SPRING GROVE 

HOUSE, 

BEWDLEY, NOVEMBER 2012 

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Rudells’ annual pre-Christmas event was 

held at Spring Grove House, which is set in 

the grounds of the West Midlands Safari 

park, located in the rolling Worcestershire 

countryside. Spring Grove House is a unique 

building with stunning interior and faultless 

attention to detail. 

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on arrival, there was an 

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instant “WoW” factor. 

The entrance hall was truly magnificent 

with its marble gallery staircase, 

chequered marble floor and grey marble 

pillars. The Christmas tree was exquisitely 

dressed, whilst the joyous sounds of the 

choir echoed from the balcony with its 

jungle themed mural. 

150 Vip guests made their way into the 

lavishly styled livingstone and Stanley 

Rooms which oozed spectacular 

opulence. it was the perfect backdrop 

for some of Rudells luxury brands to 

display their wares. New collections were 

on display from Chopard, Fopé, Roberto 

Coin, Sharman D’Neill, Theo Fennell, Ti 

Sento, Jaeger-leCoultre, Mont Blanc, 

longines and Bremont, together with 

Rudells’ own exquisite display of diamond 

jewellery and watches. Rudells’ new 

“embrace” pavé collection was also 

greatly received. This can be found 

exclusively at both Rudells’ showrooms. 

The evening entailed guests of old and 

new indulging in champagne and 

delicious canapés, whilst browsing for the 

perfect Christmas gift. They delighted in 

trying on the exquisite diamond set 

jewellery and watches, a luxury to be 

savoured which the Rudells’ team ensure 

is a special and memorable occasion, as 

they also share in their knowledge of the 

product which is second to none. 

one of Rudells’ watchmakers was also 

available to offer his expertise and 

technical advice, together with one of our 

incredibly skilled in-house jewellers who is 

a master goldsmith, specialising in 

bespoke jewellery, along with restoration, 

cleaning and general repairs. 

Rudells’ in-store events have proved 

highly successful over the past few years, 

they are an enjoyable experience and we 

have built up a reputation with our clients 

for hosting an exemplary evening. 

Jon Weston, Rudells’ MD commented, “it 

was a great event, well received by our 

guests who enjoyed the setting and 

marvellous items on show. Having 

received our new catalogue just days 

before, our clients eagerly await the 

opportunity to try the special pieces that 

catch their eye”. 

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MoNTBlaNC TiMeWalkeR 

THE MONTBLANC 

TIMEWALKER 

WATCHES FOR 

GLOBETROTTERS 

Montblanc combines the TimeWalker’s modern, 

contemporary design with technical horological 

competence in three different interpretations for 

people who love to travel. 

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“extremely practical 

functions for travellers are 

offered in the unmistakable 

TimeWalker look with narrow 

bezel, spacious dial, unified 

typography for the numerals 

and elegantly skeletonised 

horns to affix the 

wristband.” 

TimeWalker Voyager UTC 

TimeWalker World-Time Hemispheres Northern 

TimeWalker World-Time Hemispheres Southern 

THe WHole WoRlD oN THe WRiST 

MoNTBlaNC TiMeWalkeR WoRlD- 

TiMe HeMiSpHeReS 

Montblanc’s TimeWalker Hemispheres 

are a very special kind of world-time 

watches, which simultaneously show the 

different times in all 24 of the world’s time 

zones. The local time in the zone where 

the wearer is currently sojourning is 

shown by the hands, while the flange 

around the dial bears the names of 24 

cities, each of which represents one of 

the 24 time zones into which our planet 

is divided. a 24-hour disc indicating the 

hours at the locations positioned radially 

opposite the disc’s markings on the 

flange turns at the centre of the dial. 

presto! The wearer can instantly see 

which hour has chimed on clocks in all 

of the world’s time zones. 

oN a VoyaGe THRouGH TiMe 


VoyaGeR uTC 

The classical design of the TimeWalker 

Voyager uTC shows the time in a second 

zone and is unmistakably inspired by the 

styling of the TimeWalker ChronoVoyager 

uTC chronograph, which was recently 

launched with great success. The 42- 

mm-diameter stainless steel case with 

a narrow stainless steel or satin-finished 

titanium bezel leaves plenty of room for 

a simple and tidy dial, the design of which 

is entirely subordinated to its function. 

The broad flange or réhaut around the 

dial bears the 24-hour scale for a freely 

selectable second time zone; pale- and 

dark-coloured zones on the scale enable 

it to simultaneously serve as a day/night 

indicator. The red tip of an extra-long 

skeletonised hour-hand sweeps along 

this scale to show the time in the 

currently selected second zone. The 

smaller hour-hand indicates the local 

time, i.e. the hour in the zone where the 

wearer is presently sojourning. The 

minute-hand and second-hand are valid 

for both time zones. This is an ideally 

useful function for a banker or 

businessman who always wants to keep 

his eye on the time where his most 

important business associate is currently 

located. 

HoMe TiMe iS alWayS iN VieW 

MoNTBlaNC TiMeWalkeR TWiNFly 

CHRoNoGRapH 

This unmistakable Montblanc TimeWalker 

design combines a chronograph function, 

which is very popular with men, and the 

indication of the time in a second zone. it 

thus unites two complications that are 

extremely useful in daily life. and it 

achieves this union in a rather 

unconventional manner with central 

positioning for both its elapsed-seconds 

hand and its hand for sixty elapsed 

minutes. This arrangement was very 

popular forty years ago, but vanished into 

oblivion afterwards. That’s difficult to 

understand because this constellation 

improves the legibility of elapsed-time 

measurements and simultaneously frees 

space for a subdial with a 24-hour scale 

to show the time in a second zone. The 

small seconds at the “6” and the date 

window at the “3” complete the ensemble 

of this highly functional and exclusive 

timepiece. 

The new Montblanc TimeWalker 

watches will be available in 

September 2013. 

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RuDellS’ 75 TH aNNiVeRSaRy 

RUDELLS’ 75 TH 

ANNIVERSARY 

CELEBRATIONS 

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MONDAY 11 TH FEBRUARY 

TO SATURDAY 16 TH FEBRUARY 2013 

“ 

Thursday 14 February 

2013 marked the special 

occasion of Rudells 75th 

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anniversary. 

TO INCLUDE ANNIVERSARY PARTY ON: 

THURSDAY 14 TH FEBRUARY 2013 

To celebrate this milestone, a week of in-store 

promotions was held, together with a special 

Champagne and Canapé anniversary party on 

Valentine’s day. 

Rudells was founded in 1938 by Justin 

Rudell and whilst the Wolverhampton 

showroom itself has metamorphosed over 

the years, one thing has stood the test of 

time and that is the Rudells ethos of 

being a family jeweller, who genuinely 

care about their clients, whilst offering an 

exceptional personal service and the 

world’s most prestigious brands. if Justin 

were alive today then we feel he would be 

very proud that his legacy had continued 

into the 21st century. To commemorate 

this, Rudells launched a very special 

pendant aptly named “legacy”. 

The “legacy” pendant was designed on 

the basis of the initials of our founder and 

is available in yellow, white or rose gold, 

set with a brilliant-cut diamond. each 

colour is limited to 25 pieces and retails 

at £795.00. The pendant comes with a 

limited edition Certificate to guarantee 

the colour and clarity of the diamond. 

iTV’s emma Jesson is the face of 

“legacy” and she attended a photo shoot 

at the Wolverhampton showroom during 

the celebratory week. 

The launch of the pendant took place at 

both the Wolverhampton and Harborne 

showrooms on 14 February, where Vip 

parties were held at lunchtime. Many 

local business leaders and owners who 

have traded in Wolverhampton were 

invited, along with local dignitaries and 

celebrities. 

part of the Wolverhampton showroom 

had undergone an in-store refurbishment 

to feature dedicated Rolex and patek 

philippe watch salons in readiness for the 

75th anniversary Celebrations. Guests 

were delighted with the new look, as 

were the staff and Management Team at 

Rudells. 

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leFT To RiGHT 

• Jane Moore, Sally Farrington, Jane Jaffa 

and Jill Sowry 

• Roy and pat Horseman 

• Zoe Trueman and pat Horseman 

• Val and kiarran Bindra 

• Francis Hill, Doreen Hill and Brenda Baker 

• liz Baggott, Melanie Burke and Gary Burke 

• Glenn Jenkinson, Sylvia parkin, Sandy Gough 

and Clare Green 

• ann lane, Colin lane and Brenda Baker 

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iWC iNGeNieuR WaTCHeS

iWC iNGeNieuR WaTCHeS 

IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN 

RACES AT FULL THROTTLE 

INTO THE YEAR OF THE 

INGENIEUR WATCHES 

The latest collection aptly expresses the spirit of the new 

partnership between the Schaffhausen watchmaker and 

the MeRCeDeS aMG peTRoNaS Formula one Team. 

Together with iWC Ceo Georges kern, academy award 

winner kevin Spacey compèred the iWC Race Night, while 

Nico Rosberg and his sleek Formula one racing car 

galvanized the atmosphere. also present at this incredible 

event were celebrities ewan McGregor, Zinédine 

Zidane,karolina kurkova, Ross Brawn, eric Dane, adriana 

lima, luís Figo and Matthew Fox. The British band 

Jamiroquai supplied the musical highlights. 

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“ 

Geneva, 23 January 2013 

– at the Salon international de 

la Haute Horlogerie (SiHH) in 

Geneva, iWC Schaffhausen 

hosted around 800 

international guests and 

media representatives from 

around the globe for the 

launch of its new ingenieur 

watches.” 

“iWC’s passion for engineering 

excellence, for the highest technical 

performance and for precision has earned 

it a high profile over the years. We 

associate these attributes with motor 

racing in general, but with the 

MeRCeDeS aMG peTRoNaS Formula 

one Team in particular,” explains 

Georges kern, Ceo of iWC. 

He is clear about the motives for his 

company’s new commitment. “as their 

official engineering partner for the next 3 

years, we have forged a cohesive link 

between our ingenieur line of watches 

and the thrills and heritage of Formula 

one. our latest innovations are 

dedicated to this partnership. 

This evening marks the start of the 

relaunch of this tradition-steeped watch 

family from the House of iWC,” 

adds kern. 

around one hundred international 

journalists lined the red carpet as a 

throng of friends and guests of iWC made 

their appearance: Jean Reno, peter 

lindbergh and oliver Bierhoff were 

followed by Roberto Di Matteo, Marc 

Forster, Nico Rosberg and Boris Becker. 

Tim Jefferies and John Helliwell also 

graced the iWC Race Night with their 

presence, while Richard krajicek, Ferzan 

ozpetek and aloe Blacc were captivated 

by the world of technology and ingenieur 

watches and relished the racing 

atmosphere. 

FaSCiNaTioN all RouND 

Geneva’s palexpo Hall 1 was proud to 

showcase the exciting world of motor 

racing to around 800 international guests 

and provided an authentic impression of 

the sport from a behind-the-scenes 

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perspective. Three genuine MeRCeDeS 

aMG peTRoNaS race trucks, parked at 

the red carpet, ensured a Grand prix 

ambience before the guests were 

welcomed in the garage area. There they 

had the opportunity to view replicas of 

the MeRCeDeS aMG peTRoNaS 

Formula one racing cars at close 

quarters. Meanwhile adrenaline levels 

soared, as visitors to the Vip cocktail 

lounge vied for pole position with remotecontrolled 

racing cars. 

piT STop aT iWC 

exHiBiTioN STaND 

Before the guests settled into the gala 

evening, Georges kern gave tours of the 

iWC exhibition stand during the 

afternoon. Just under 1,000 square 

metres offer a fitting space for 

motorsport, its innovation and 

development, and the Silver arrows 

legend. Between the wind tunnel, home 

straights, pit lane and the original 

Mercedes-Benz 300 SlR Silver arrow 

from 1955, there is room for authentic 

motorsport exhibits, a dismantled 

Formula one racing car from the 

MeRCeDeS aMG peTRoNaS Formula 

one Team and an SlS aMG Race 

engineering Car. amid this breathtaking 

atmosphere, ambassadors such as ewan 

McGregor, karolina kurkova, Zinédine 

Zidane and luís Figo enjoyed hands-on 

contact with the new watch collection 

from iWC. 

The Schaffhausen manufacturer displays 

its historic ingenieur watches from the 

1950s in mechanical showcases, in the 

style of moving pistons. The latest 

models in this extremely masculine 

collection are also present. The 

partnership with the MeRCeDeS aMG 

peTRoNaS Formula one Team is again 

underpinned by the fact that some 

watchmaking innovations use the same 

high-tech materials as automotive 

engineering. For the first time in the 

history of iWC, a timepiece makes a 

proud appearance in an attractive carbon 

case. Titanium, titanium aluminide, 

ceramic and platinum provide other eyecatching 

features within the collection. 

“Motorsport means perfection, 

technology, action and emotion. We 

celebrate and display all these 

characteristics at our stand, so our 

guests can savour the world of 

performance engineering,” concludes 

Georges kern. 

TyRe CHaNGe WiTH NiCo 

RoSBeRG aND pRiVaTe 

CoNCeRT WiTH JaMiRoQuai 

academy award winner kevin Spacey 

and Georges kern proved supremely 

competent compères for the glamorous 

iWC Race Night. The long-standing 

Friend of the Brand explains his 

appearance in Geneva: “i’ve been 

associated with the iWC brand for many 

years. as a fan of both watches and cars, 

it gave me immense pleasure to chair the 

iWC Race Night.” in front of the stage, 

the roar of a Formula one racing car 

piloted by MeRCeDeS aMG peTRoNaS 

driver Nico Rosberg heralded the next 

highlight. Deep in conversation with 

Georges kern, MeRCeDeS aMG 

peTRoNaS Team principal Ross Brawn 

and Ceo Nick Fry as well as Nico 

Rosberg, kevin Spacey explored the 

challenges of modern motorsport and its 

common ground with watchmaking 

technology. a spectacular competition 

between some prominent guests ensued 

when Nico Rosberg invited them to 

change the tyres on his Formula one 

car. in a simulated pit stop, top model 

adriana lima, Russian gymnast alexei 

Nemov, film stars Matthew Fox, Jean 

Reno and eric Dane, as well as asian 

actors Francis Ng and kiichi Nakai tried 

to get the sleek-bodied vehicle back on 

the track in the 3 seconds that were 

given to them. 

after Jamiroquai singer Jay kay arrived in 

an SlS aMG specially designed for the 

iWC Race Night, Georges kern finally 

turned the stage over to him and his 

band. With their unique blend of funk, 

electro, pop and soul, the British 

musicians lured the iWC gala guests on 

to the dance floor in droves and instilled a 

relaxed mood with their energycharged 

private concert. 

iWC SCHaFFHauSeN 

With a clear focus on technology and 

development, the Swiss watch 

manufacturer iWC Schaffhausen has 

been producing timepieces of lasting 

value since 1868. The company has 

gained an international reputation based 

on a passion for innovative solutions and 

technical ingenuity. one of the world’s 

leading brands in the luxury watch 

segment, iWC crafts masterpieces of 

haute horlogerie at its finest, combining 

supreme precision with exclusive design. 

iWC ingenieur 

Double Chronograph Titanium 

iWC ingenieur 

Chronograph Silberpfeil 

iWC ingenieur automatic 

Carbon performance 

iWC ingenieur automatic 

aMG Black Series Ceramic 

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FaNTaSia ColleCTioN 

FANTASIA 

BLACK & WHITE 

COLLECTION 

The collection was expanded with 

new creations that are appropriate 

for comfortable everyday wear. 

Stunning pendants, bangles, rings and 

earrings are introduced into the 

historical 18 kt white gold collection, set 

with black sapphires and colourless 

brilliant cut diamonds, that create 

designs on backgrounds outlined by a 

great dichromatic effect. 

a great attention to every detail. 

The inner walls of every piece are 

modelled in lace and cutwork, letting air 

and light flow through, filling small 

wearable sculptures with a breath of life. 

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THe FiFTH SeaSoN By RoBeRTo CoiN 

THE FIFTH SEASON 

by Roberto Coin 

The Fifth Season by Roberto Coin is a line expressing the 

elegance which is typically represented by the tradition and 

philosophy of Roberto Coin, and which is perfectly suited for 

today's metropolitan dynamism. 

it is the most informal expression of 

its world, with the addition of a 

charming casual-chic touch. 

Style and manufacturing techniques 

remain the same to create a new, 

fresh and modern variety of jewels, 

whilst some renown designs are 

reproduced in the preciousness of 

multi-coloured silver. 

This is the perfect brand for women 

who are looking for quality jewellery 

for the different seasons of their life, 

when the idea of a piece of jewellery 

is connected to an attitude more than 

to an ideal concept. 

as usual, much attention is paid to 

the ethical principles of the group. 

5.6 COLLECTION 



Silver rings and necklaces in electroform 

plated with gold, rhodium and ruthenium 

then hand diamond cut for a special 

finish that captures the light. 


The ultimate in manufacturing techniques 

create this highly sophisticated and elegant 

collection in silver with gold rhodium and 

ruthenium plating. 


Silver strands woven and plated with gold or 

rhodium for a classic yet contemporary finish 

to these beautiful bracelets. 


a collection of bracelets for the modern man 

featuring leather, silver and magnetic clasps 


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FLEX'IT 

G I O I E L L I 

GENIUS AND ELEGANCE 

Flex'it is the outcome of a background featuring 

traditional craft, research and innovation, one that 

Fope is proud of and that has led to success 

throughout its eighty year-old story. 

“ 

The key element is 

probably the brand's most 

clever invention: a flexible 

golden chain, whose smart 

device is now patented.” 

First comes the bracelet: smooth, 

stretchable, fine and yet incredibly 

resistant. Then follows the whole parure, 

with matching necklaces, rings and 

earrings as indispensable complements for 

dynamic daytime and fashionable nightlife. 

Flex'it owns its appeal to the 

unconventional design that makes it easy 

to wear and nonchalantly elegant. 

Without clasps, made entirely in gold and 

tested for lasting durability, it is a unique, 

inimitable jewel in the international scene. 

2007, eka ColleCTioN 

Flex'it brand debuts in 2007 with eka, a 

masterpiece in the brand’s production. 

The golden chain, in classical white, yellow 

and pink gold, gently wraps around the 

wrist, revealing a new way of living jewels. 

The bracelet becomes an immediate 

classic and is available both in gold or 

enriched by a rondel with precious 

diamonds. 

2009, Niue ColleCTioN 

in 2009 a new collection is created. The 

bracelets are extremely refined and 

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enriched with diamonds, while a limited 

edition dedicated to the brand's 80th 

anniversary sports fine little globes set 

with colourless and brown diamonds and 

pink sapphires. 

2010, Solo ColleCTioN 

inspired by unica, a brand's Nineties 

bestseller, Fope designs a Flex'it style 

chain: same innovative technology, 

identical flexibility for a line of seductive 

jewels which are just a little smaller. Solo 

comes in three different versions: adorned 

with gold and diamonds rounds, with 

australian and Tahitian pearls or with 

boules with diamonds 

even though Fope jewels are designed to 

meet the tastes of sophisticated women 

and never follow any trend, the brand 

always launches some new line when 

exhibiting. 

Flex’iT VeNDÔMe 

HeRe CoMeS VeNDÔMe, THe NeWeST 

Flex’iT ColleCTioN. 

Vendôme is entirely made of 18kt gold, 

with bracelets and rings made flexible by a 

clever mechanism of gold springs that only 

Fope can produce. 

it took many months to the R&D 

department – under the direction of Fope 

IN 2011 FOPE LAUNCHES 

THE FIRST FLEX'IT RINGS. 

2012, VeNDÔMe 

ColleCTioN 

The new Vendôme is launched. The weave 

becomes flat and still remains flexible. 

The design is more rigorous and the motif 

is squared with white or black diamond 

pavès. every jewel of the set is unique and 

extremely elegant. 

GolD ColleCTioNS 2012 

NeW DeSiGNS aT ViCeNZaoRo WiNTeR 

Baselworld is one of the main international 

events dedicated to the new year 

collections. 

president umberto Cazzola – to obtain a 

flat though flexible mesh and the company 

is now waiting for another industrial 

patent. 

The new jewels interpret the Novecento 

mesh and takes inspiration from the 

Meridiani collection, presenting a set of 

jewels enriched with flat rondels, or 

rondels with either white or black 

diamonds. 

Shapes are more rigorous, the design 

geometric and the motif is squared, 

creating a very elegant effect. 

protagonist of the 2012 adv campaign, 

Flex’it Vendôme is created both for the 

women who love Fope classical 

collections and for those who have 

discovered the brand only recently, thanks 

to the success of the Flex’it collections. 

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iMpeRiale ColleCTioN

iMpeRiale ColleCTioN 

IMPERIALE Collection 

a true classic from the House of Chopard, the imperiale watch 

collection is welcoming new variations. This year sees the 

introduction of a steel chronograph, while the majestic lines of this 

collection are enriched with yellow gold. 

The serene strength of its details distils a 

wealth of details that are all nods to the 

heyday of the imperial age. These include 

the Roman numerals punctuating the dial 

and marking off the hours. This elegant 

frame surrounds a centre subtly 

reminiscent of a painting by great master, 

featuring a delicately carved mother-ofpearl 

backdrop graced with motifs calling 

to mind the embroidered cushions that 

used to bear the royal insignia. This 

refined canvas is swept over by 

exquisitely curved hands evoking the 

sharp daggers used by sovereigns in 

combat. 

a crown delicately curved like a lotus 

flower and set with an amethyst 

cabochon is fitted to a case middle with 

pure, sleek sides designed to give the 

model a lighter and more luminous glow. 

The shape of the lugs echoes the 

tradition of ancient columns that are 

famed for their perfectly balanced 

proportions, while the gold models are 

enhanced by an ultimate touch of 

refinement in the shape of amethyst 

cabochons set on the lugs. 

this elegant timepiece. With its 

blend of carefree charm and 

firm assurance, the imperiale 

jewellery collection rejuvenates 

the imperial myth by adding a 

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decidedly modern touch. 

This line inspired by the imperiale watch 

is pervaded by an intimate and refined 

boudoir spirit expressed through a wealth 

of subtle and delicate details. The motif 

which adorns the dials of the watches, 

inspired by the traditional embroideries 

that used to decorate imperial gowns and 

cushions, blossoms on pendants, sleeper 

earrings, rings, and slender bracelets. 

The white or rose gold curves of the 

jewellery, which can be polished or set 

with diamonds, provide fascinating 

glimpses of the velvety skin beneath, or 

are lit up by the soft sparkle of amethyst, 

pink quartz or chalcedony. 

at times ethereal and delicate or precious 

and voluptuous, the imperial motif lends 

itself to a wide range of refined 

compositions. a clever play on light and 

on volumes endows this jewellery with an 

undeniable aura of majesty. imbued with 

a sophisticated sensuality, the imperiale 

jewellery collection radiates a stately 

allure that is at once forceful and fragile. 

The sheer wealth and finesse of its details 

make the imperiale collection an 

eminently feminine model, and its 

timeless chic revives the spirit and the 

splendour of imperial classicism. With 

these latest models, yellow gold makes 

its grand entrance into the watches of 

this collection, setting off the perfection 

of their majestic lines to magnificent 

effect. The chronograph with a steel case 

that is also being introduced brings a 

resolutely contemporary twist to the 

imperiale collection. 

“ 

To accompany the 

imperiale watch, redesigned in 

2010, Chopard has created a 

new line of jewellery matching 

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SupeRFaST a MiNDSeT 

CHOPARD 

SUPERFAST 

A Mindset 

Superfast Chrono 41mm 

“ 

The Classic Racing 

collection, encompassing 

models inspired by the world 

of car racing, is now enriched 

with three superlative watches 

heralding a new era for 

” 

Chopard. 

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SupeRFaST a MiNDSeT 

The Superfast automatic, Superfast power 

Control and Superfast Chrono are indeed the 

first watches in this iconic collection to be 

equipped with Chopard movements entirely 

designed, developed and assembled inhouse, 

in the Fleurier ebauches workshops. 

Chopard is laying a new milestone in its 

rich history. The Classic Racing 

collection, which features timepieces 

paying tribute to the automobile world, 

is welcoming three new highly 

distinctive Superfast models: automatic, 

power Control and Chrono, all equipped 

with Chopard movements from the 

Fleurier ebauche workshops. These 

three exceptional creations represent a 

further step along the path towards 

independence – an ideal deeply 

cherished by Chopard. 

For many years, the House of Chopard 

has been a loyal partner of legendary 

classic car races, including the Grand 

prix de Monaco Historique and the Mille 

Miglia – a rally covering 1,000 miles 

(1,600 km) running from Brescia to 

Rome and back. The SuperFast 

collection now takes the world of 

precision watch-making to thrill-seeking 

sports-car drivers who are not afraid 

of power. 

SLEEK AND IMPOSING 

Superfast models are generously sized 

while displaying bold lines and a 

resolutely virile design. Now equipped 

with a specially decorated in-house 

movement, they are intended for 

devotees of fine watchmaking capable 

of taming the inevitable feeling of power 

they procure. 

These three new Superfast models 

carry a number of references to the 

world of competitive car racing, starting 

with the dial of each, displaying silver 

brushed vertical lines against a black 

background evoking the cooling fins 

found on air-cooled racing engines. on 

the inner bezel ring of the new 

Superfast watches, the minute numerals 

adopt the appearance of the markers 

that adorn sports-car rev-counters and 

speedometers. 

equipped with a 18-carat rose gold 

folding clasp, the natural rubber strap 

carries the smooth tread of the slick 

tyres immediately identifiable with highspeed 

track motor racing. 

A FURTHER STEP 

TOWARDS 

INDEPENDENCE 

These Chopard movements are 

produced in the Fleurier ebauches 

workshops. This company was founded 

in July 2008 in Fleurier, in the Val-de- 

Travers region (Canton Neuchâtel) in 

order to produce in-house movements 

for Chopard. 

Several months earlier, in December 

2008, Chopard had acquired a 6,000 

m2 plot of land that already housed an 

industrial building with a 5,100m2 

production surface area. entirely 

renovated and equipped with state-ofthe-art 

machinery, the new company 

premises were inaugurated in 

February 2009. 

endowed with an annual production 

capacity of 5,000 movements in 2012 

(a figure that is expected to rise to 

15,000 movements/year by 2015), 

Fleurier ebauches expresses the 

determination of Chopard co-president 

karl-Friedrich Scheufele to strengthen 

the group’s vertical integration in order 

to ensure its long-term independence, 

while also increasing production. in 

1996, the group had already created 

Chopard Manufacture, a company 

located near Fleurier ebauches and 

which represents the Haute Horlogerie 

division dedicated to developing, 

producing and assembling l.u.C 

calibres. The Chopard Group currently 

employs around 160 people in Fleurier, 

exercising 15 or so different 

professions. 

The Superfast automatic 45mm 

Superfast power Control 45 mm 

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BRINGING 

BEAUTY 

TO LIFE 

people are often 

fascinated by how a 

new patek philippe 

watch design is born. 

a close-knit team 

deliberates every 

design and at the 

heart of this team, as 

has been for the past 

four generations, are 

the Stern family. 

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and immaculately brilliant-cut, the 

diamonds total ~2.12 ct and, together 

with its mother of pearl dial and moonphase 

display, create a perfect 

mechanical timepiece crafted and 

assembled in compliance with the patek 

philippe Seal – our emblem of 

watchmaking excellence. 

a reflection of the gymnast’s ribbon that 

floats and infinitely spirals in a display of 

balletic beauty and discipline, the patek 

philippe ‘Diamond Ribbon’ pays homage 

to all aspects of the watchmakers’ craft – 

particularly the gem setters’ art. 

remains perfectly balanced and highly 

legible. The watch is delivered with a 

sapphire-crystal case back, which allows 

the owner to observe the consummately 

finished movement at work, and with an 

interchangeable case back in solid yellow 

gold. 

patek philippe opens up a new chapter in 

perpetual calendars with the revival of the 

cushion-shaped case that looks as 

topical today as the 1920s and 1930s art 

Deco showpieces in the patek philippe 

Museum that inspired it. 

Fortunately, as an independent company, 

patek philippe can make all decisions 

based on grounds of design and taste, 

rather than commercial pressures. Taking 

great pride in keeping traditional skills 

and know-how alive, it is paramount that 

all designs also use the most advanced 

technologies to deliver a perfect finish, 

technically and aesthetically. it is a 

combination of both that makes patek 

philippe so revered. 

“ 

our designs truly 

come to life when the 

movement is put inside 

the watch case.” 

—Sandrine Stern, Head of Watch 

Creation for Patek Philippe 

This dedication to excellence can be seen 

in every model in the patek philippe 

collection, particularly with two recent 

additions, the ladies Diamond Ribbon 

Ref 4968 and the men’s ultra-thin 

perpetual Calendar Ref 5940J. 

ReF 4968 DiaMoND RiBBoN 

Vastly popular among women, the moonphase 

complication comes alive again in 

a perfectly proportioned timepiece. The 

elegant round case with the precious 

white or black mother-of-pearl dial is 

decorated with a stunning complement of 

diamonds that spiral around the bezel 

and the case-band. The new manually 

wound movement features a highly 

precise moon-phase display. 

Witness the ribbon of 273 pure white Top 

Wesselton diamonds in nine graduated 

sizes that spiral with a silky smoothness 

around the rose or white gold case and 

you will at once be enchanted. Flawless 

ReF 5940J 

GRaND CoMpliCaTioN 

The ultra-thin self-winding perpetual 

Calendar has ranked among patek 

philippe's most popular 

complicated watches for many years. it 

was 1925 when patek philippe presented 

the world's first wristwatch with a 

perpetual calendar. Now, the workshops 

have recently re-launched it in a format 

that emphasizes the brand's heritage in 

perpetual calendars: the ultra-thin Ref. 

5940 in an 18k-gold retro-modern 

cushion-shaped case. 

Ref. 5940 features a very contemporary 

format with strong masculine appeal and 

despite the many analog displays, the dial 

IMPORTANCE OF 

MAINTENANCE 

a patek philippe watch is an 

investment we trust will be enjoyed by 

future generations. in order to 

safeguard the integrity and longevity 

of your investment, commitment is 

required not just from patek philippe, 

but also from the watch owner. 

Regular service is recommended at 

intervals of between three and five 

years, depending on the type of watch 

and its general wear and tear. in some 

ways, the care and maintenance of a 

watch can be compared with that of a 

car. Just as one would expect to have 

their car checked at regular intervals, 

this is what must be done with a 

timepiece. 

like cars, watches of course contain 

mechanical components, albeit 

considerably smaller; a simple selfwinding 

mechanical movement has 

between 150 and 350 parts. 

These components require regular, 

though not frequent, attention. as with 

a car engine, certain parts simply 

need to be cleaned and re-lubricated 

to ensure they do not wear down, 

potentially necessitating more serious 

repair work in the future. 

unofficial servicing of patek philippe 

watches can sometimes be the 

reason why heavy repair is required 

instead of simple routine service. our 

international Customer Services, with 

a network of more than 57 authorized 

Service Centers in 36 countries 

around the world, employs the highest 

level of dedicated specialists to take 

care of the maintenance and 

restoration of patek philippe watches. 

There is no reason why a patek 

philippe watch should not last forever. 

However, part of the responsibility for 

guaranteeing the value of your watch 

for future generations must also lie 

with you, the owner. 

patek philippe 

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paTek pHillipe DiNNeR 

PATEK PHILLIPE 

DINNER 

ON 29 NOVEMBER 2012 

AT HAGLEY HALL 

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“ 

30 Vip guests enjoyed 

a fabulous evening at Hagley 

Hall, where they engaged in 

a private viewing of patek 

philippe’s international 

Watch Collection.” 

The collection consisted of over 80 watches, 

as well as a range of patek philippe’s finest 

jewellery including: rings, earrings 

and cufflinks. 

Hagley Hall is amid 350 acres of beautiful 

landscaped parkland and on arrival, the 

scene was set in the sumptuous White 

Hall where the open fire was lit to reveal 

the festive Christmas tree adorned in its 

Christmas finery. Guests were greeted 

with champagne by Jon Weston, 

Managing Director of Rudells and the 

Rudells’ Management Team, whilst the 

harmonic tones of the harp could be 

heard echoing around the hall creating an 

enchanting ambiance. 

The 18th century “Saloon” with its 

Rococo style ceiling and series of 

portraits surrounded by festoons of 

plasterwork was the perfect backdrop for 

such extravagance. 

This was just the beginning .......... 

patek philippe’s international Watch 

Collection was a delight for the Haute 

Horlogerie enthusiasts, as there was a 

wide range of luxurious timepieces to 

feast their eyes upon, they included high 

complications and diamond set pieces, a 

collection not normally seen in any 

showroom. 

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“ 

after a taste of the 

private viewing, guests were 

shown to “The long 

” 

Gallery” for dinner. 

The guests’ exuberance consumed the 

room. The long gallery with its grand 

chandeliers and fine portraits was 

elegantly dressed with tables laid for 

dinner in patek philippe’s corporate 

colours, together with floral 

centrepieces, the finest cut crystal and 

silver cutlery. 

The Christmas themed menu was 

exceptionally delicious, leaving guests 

comfortably satisfied. after dinner 

drinks were served in the private 

viewing room for everyone to succumb 

one last time to the influential powers of 

the patek philippe brand. 

kate oliver, Head of events at Hagley 

Hall said, “We were thrilled that Rudells 

brought patek philippe to display their 

high brand watches at Hagley Hall. 

We felt that the venue was an ideal 

setting to display such beautiful items 

as it mirrored our brand values. it was 

wonderful to see our state rooms being 

used for the high class exhibition and 

dining all in one evening. We would 

very much welcome Rudells and patek 

philippe back for future events”. 

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THeo FeNNell aliaS ColleCTioN 

Meadow Collection 

THe key aND THe CRoSS HaVe BeeN aN iNTeGRal paRT oF THeo FeNNell’S DeFiNiNG ColleCTioNS FoR oVeR 20 yeaRS, 

aND THe ClaSSiC DeSiGN NoW exTeNDS iNTo ouR SilVeR RaNGe; aliaS. 

WiTH aN aDDeD TWiST To THe iCoNiC DeSiGN, THE ALIAS MEADOW KEYS AND CROSSES aRe CRaFTeD iN SilVeR, 

FiNiSHeD WiTH JaDe aND CoMpleTeD WiTH eiTHeR a Bee, DRaGoNFly oR BloSSoM MoTiF. 

iN BeauTiFul paSTel ColouRS THeSe peNDaNTS Will Be THe peRFeCT aCCeSSoRy THiS SuMMeR aND iNTo auTuMN. 

‘ARTS 

THe iNCReDiBly populaR ‘aRTS 

ColleCTioN iNCluDeS iCoNiC 

DeSiGNS SuCH aS 

THe HoRNy ‘aRT, WiNGeD ‘aRT aND 

Zip ‘aRT. eVeRyoNe SHoulD ‘aVe aN 

‘aRT. 

THey’Re WHaT JeWelleRy SHoulD 

Be- WoRkS oF ‘aRT! 

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THeo FeNNell aliaS ColleCTioN 

Dragonfly 

Collection 

DeliCaTely CRaFTeD FRoM SilVeR, 

THeSe DeliGHTFully playFul pieCeS 

pay HoMaGe To THe DRaGoNFly 

– a peRFeCT SyMBol oF THe 

GloRiouS BRiTiSH CouNTRySiDe. 

FiNiSHeD WiTH yelloW JaDe aND 

FeaTuRiNG a BloSSoM MoTiF, 

We DeFy you NoT To 

Fall HeaD oVeR HeelS FoR THiS 

FeMiNiNe ColleCTioN. 

GuaRaNTeeD To BRiGHTeN up youR 

SuMMeR, WHaTeVeR THe WeaTHeR! 

BEES 

oNCe SuMMeR DayS SeeMeD 

SWaRMiNG WiTH BeeS. 

NoT aNyMoRe… 

WHeRe HaVe THey GoNe? 

iT’S So SaD To THiNk ouR BuSy 

liTTle FRieND iS DiSappeaRiNG 

aloNG WiTH So MuCH We loVe iN 

THe WoRlD. THiS MuST STop! 

WeaR youR Bee WiTH pRiDe! 

SyMBol oF Happy iNDuSTRy 

aND MakeR oF HoNey; 

WHaT’S NoT To like 

aBouT THe Bee? 

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Legacy 

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JaeGeR-leCoulTRe 180 yeaRS 

THE MANUFACTURE 

Jaeger-LeCoultre 

CELEBRATES ITS 

180 TH ANNIVERSARY 

“ 

This anniversary will be 

commemorated by the 

introduction of some 

exceptional timepieces, as 

well as the holding of 

exclusive exhibitions and 

events around the world.” 

a major player in watchmaking history since 

the 19th century, in 2013 Jaeger-leCoultre is 

celebrating 180 years of continuous 

development around its founder’s original 

workshop. 

The adventure began in 1833 when selftaught 

watchmaker antoine leCoultre set 

up his own workshop after inventing a 

pinion-cutting machine. This invention was 

to be followed by dozens of others, as well 

as hundreds of patents, each of which 

contributed to forging the international 

reputation of Swiss watchmaking. The 

small workshops grew so fast that it was 

soon nicknamed the “Grande Maison” in 

the Vallée de Joux. By 1888, the 

Manufacture already employed around 

500 watchmakers, technicians and artists. 

over the past 180 years, Jaeger-leCoultre 

has created and produced over 1,200 

different calibres and filed more than 400 

patents.The Grande Maison has a number 

of world firsts to its credit, along with 

superlative achievements and legendary 

watches such as the Reverso, the 

Duoplan, the Memovox, the polaris, the 

Gyrotourbillon 1 and 2, the Duomètre line, 

as well as the perpetual atmos clock. 

Today, over 1000 people work within the 

Manufacture and master all the forms of 

expertise required to make this brand one 

of the most inventive in the watch industry. 

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MaSTeR GRaNDe TRaDiTioN 

TouRBilloN CyliNDRiQue 

à QuaNTièMe peRpéTuel JuBilee 

a SeNSe oF peRFoRMaNCe 

The creation of this model is a dizzying 

feat that sets a connoisseur’s heart 

beating as fast as its mechanism. it pays 

tribute to antoine leCoultre and to the 

180 years of the Manufacture by brilliantly 

rising to an authentic mechanical feat. 

absolute precision treasured by the 

founder of the Manufacture JaegerleCoultre. 

Within a large 42 mm case, 

Jaeger-leCoultre Calibre 985 beats to the 

rhythm of a flying tourbillon and is 

equipped with a cylindrical balancespring, 

forming an ensemble 

guaranteeing exceptional precision timing 

performances. The tourbillon is a major 

feat in itself. its grade 5 titanium carriage, 

its large 14-carat balance and its 

cylindrical balance-spring developed by 

Jaeger-leCoultre create an impression of 

its new extra-white platinum case pays 

tribute to the 19th century and draws 

inspiration from the style codes 

characterising pocket-watches. its array 

of design details reflects these same 

codes: hour-markers, a traditional minute 

circle, and a silver-toned grained dial 

finish. The superbly understated new 

“dauphine” hands make a perfect match 

with the classic nature of the model. 

The sapphire crystal serves to admire the 

hand-crafted decorations reflecting a 

The latest creation from the Manufacture 

opts for a movement which singlehandedly 

embodies a miniature 

watchmaking revolution: the new 

automatic winding mechanical 

movement, Jaeger-leCoultre Calibre 985, 

of which the tourbillon – equipped with a 

cylindrical balance-spring – puts on a 

spectacular watchmaking performance. 

The watch, equipped with a flying (or 

cantilevered) tourbillon and a perpetual 

calendar, has been created in complete 

respect for the noblest watchmaking 

traditions and is in tune with the quest for 

levitation: the tourbillon appears to be 

suspended in mid-air at the heart of the 

movement. The perpetual calendar 

provides a crystal-clear display of the day, 

date, month and year, alongside with the 

moon phases; while the daring small 

seconds counts off precious moments 

above the flying tourbillon. 

in terms of aesthetics, the Master Grande 

Tradition Cylindrique à Quantième 

perpétuel features the perfect balance 

between classicism, purity and relevance 

– a means of associating its historical 

origins with elegant modernity. 

profound respect for traditional 

watchmaking. The 22-carat gold 

oscillating weight bears a reproduction of 

the gold medal that Jaeger-leCoultre 

won at the 1889 paris universal 

exposition in recognition of its horological 

expertise and its spirit of invention. The 

equally visible cylindrical balance-spring 

of the flying tourbillon also serves as a 

reminder of the extent to which the 

horological complications featured in the 

timepiece appear to be moving in an 

entirely different sphere. 

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MaSTeR ulTRa THiN JuBilee 

THe pioNeeRiNG SpiRiT 

oFJaeGeR-leCoulTRe 

over 180 years ago, antoine leCoultre 

imagined one of the finest watchmaking 

adventures ever. in tribute to its founding 

father, the Manufacture dedicates a 

collection of three watches to him 

including the Master ultra Thin Jubilee, 

the world’s thinnest mechanical manuallywound 

watch. 

presents a new ultra-thin wristwatch. 

With a new case measuring just 4.05 mm 

thick and a movement reflecting the full 

horological expertise of Jaeger-leCoultre, 

this creation has found its place within 

the legacy of exceptional watches 

produced by the Manufacture. 

it is in this same spirit of boldness, 

excellence and perfection that the Master 

ultra Thin Jubilee is now being 

introduced. its refined design epitomises 

the absolute triumph of excellence. 

slenderness. all its components have 

been designed so as to keep the overall 

thickness of the watch to an absolute 

minimum. 

admirably surpassing the function of 

signalling the passing of time and instead 

becoming a showcase for this major 

horological accomplishment, the 

movement is produced and assembled in 

the complications workshop of the 

Manufacture Jaeger-leCoultre. 

at 4.05 mm thick, it sets a new record for 

horological slenderness. its perfect circle 

is matched by a pure design inspired by 

an ultra-thin 1907 pocket-watch. 

Through this new accomplishment, the 

founder’s creative approach to his 

profession is more vibrantly alive than 

ever. Setting a record as the world’s 

thinnest manually-wound mechanical 

movement, the ultra-thin pocket-watch 

created in 1907 heralded a new chapter 

in the history of the Grande Maison. in 

2013, in tribute to 180 years of 

watchmaking tradition, Jaeger-leCoultre 

its “knife-shaped” ultra-thin case in extrawhite 

platinum measuring 39 mm in 

diameter is the ultimate expression of a 

timeless minimalist philosophy. The hourmarkers, 

the traditional minute circle and 

the grained silver-toned finish of its dial 

are inspired by the aesthetic of the 

historical pocket-watches by JaegerleCoultre, 

while radiating an admirable 

sense of elegance and clarity. 

at its heart beats mechanical manuallywound 

Calibre 849 measuring a mere 

1.85 mm thick and which reflects the 

horological expertise of the Grande 

Maison in the field of extreme 

in a nod to the 180th anniversary of the 

Manufacture, the date 1833 placed 

beneath the logo will be the hallmark of 

the 880-piece limited series. 

a vibrant tribute to antoine leCoultre, the 

Master ultra Thin Jubilee is the visible 

result of intangible principles combining 

respect for time-honoured know-how with 

an indomitable innovative force enabling 

Jaeger-leCoultre to remain a major player 

in watchmaking history for the past 180 

years. 

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a.liNk JeWelleRy


CLIVE BROWN’S 

25 YEAR LONG 

SERVICE 

at the tender age of 17 Clive was employed 

as head of a silverware department, over 

time his direction changed when he was 

made head of a watch department. 

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“ 

Rudells would like to 

congratulate Clive or 

“Mr Brown” as he is fondly 

known amongst his work 

colleagues, for his 25 years 

loyal service, he is a valuable 

asset to the company and an 

” 

integral part of the team. 

in 1987 he was scouring the Jewellery 

Trade Gazette and stumbled upon an 

advert for a Senior Sales person at J J 

Rudell & Co ltd. This ad had caught his 

eye, hence he applied for the job and was 

interviewed by anthony Rudell and John 

Harlow. Clive’s first impression of the 

showroom was that Rudells had an 

extensive range of high quality goods for 

which he admired. Consequently, he was 

offered the job and commenced his 

employment on 1 august 1987 at the age 

of 26. 

Clive’s interest in silverware began when 

he was about 10 years old, as his family 

had a few items of silver which intrigued 

him and his fascination spiralled from 

there. By the age of 13 his interest 

progressed and he began to bury himself 

in books, studying at every given 

opportunity, as he was enamoured by the 

exquisite craftsmanship that went into 

producing such fine art. He regularly 

attended antique fairs in Birmingham and 

further afield, familiarising himself with the 

trade and observing how to barter to get 

the best possible price. 

after a few weeks of settling into his new 

position at Rudells, Clive brought in a 

piece of silverware that he had bought at 

an antique fair for anthony Rudell to look 

at and he asked him if he could try to sell 

it in the shop. Clive would frequently 

attend trade fairs in his spare time as 

silver was his passion and he had 

observed that there was a niche in the 

market at Rudells for such items. To 

anthony’s surprise the item was sold 

within its first week! anthony was 

impressed with Clive’s enthusiasm and he 

began to take note of his expertise in 

antique silver. progressively, after that 

first sale, the antique silverware within the 

showroom increased. 

anthony Rudell also had a passion for 

antique silver and Clive delighted in 

relaying the following anecdote: on one 

occasion (approximately 15 years ago) 

anthony and Clive went together to a 

large antique fair. Clive advised anthony 

to “dress down” as he was wise to the 

fact that if the tradesmen thought you 

were well off, then they would make you 

“pay through the nose”, as items on 

display were not priced. anthony took 

Clive’s advice and turned up on the day 

duly dressed down for the occasion in his 

old golfing gear. as they browsed around 

the stalls anthony took particular interest 

in a piece of silver, however, to Clive’s 

horror, after his wise words of wisdom 

about playing things down, anthony 

proceeded to whip out his 18ct gold 

monogrammed eyeglass, on an 18ct gold 

chain from beneath his golfing jacket! 

Thankfully for anthony a price had already 

been agreed on the item with the dealer, 

as the expression on the dealer’s face 

when he saw the eyeglass was one that 

Clive will never forget! 

Clive’s knowledge of the subject was 

second to none and as a result of this, he 

would buy snuffs, vinaigrettes and vesta 

boxes for anthony Rudell’s private 

collection. He also bought for the 

Birmingham assay office for their silver 

collection. He would view various items 

and make purchases on their behalf. 

25 years on, Clive is a very valued 

member of the Rudells’ Team and a great 

asset to the family jewellers. 

Well done Clive!! 

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GUCCI TIMEPIECES 

LAUNCHES 

INTERLOCKING 

WATCH COLLECTION 

“ 

The watches are available 

in different versions, but all 

feature one of the most 

recognisable Gucci icons: the 

interlocking double “G” 

symbol, first used in the early 

Sixties and representing the 

initials of the House founder, 

” 

Guccio Gucci. 

Gucci Timepieces is pleased to introduce 

the new interlocking Watch Collection 

designed by Gucci Creative Director Frida 

Giannini. 

a broad palette of materials ensures 

these models appeal to both men and 

women, and suit every occasion. 

a variety of straps are available from a 

metal bracelet to brown or black calfskin 

and white, brown or black crocodile as 

well. The cases, which display the GG 

motif, are worked in stainless steel, black 

or brown pVD, teamed with matching 

dials in sun-brushed silver, brown or 

black. 

precious variants see the GG motif fully 

or partially etched in diamonds and 

accompanied by a black 

lacquered dial, or alternatively, 

worked in 18kt pink gold. 

The interlocking timepiece has been 

designed in two sizes – a larger 37mm 

model or a smaller 29mm one. Dials are 

kept minimalist, displaying slim, tapered 

hands, the ‘Gucci’ logo at 12 o’clock and 

the ‘Swiss Made’ guarantee at 6 o’clock. 

The new interlocking collection continues 

Gucci Timepieces’ tradition of creating 

elegant and contemporary watch lines. 

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GUCCI UNVEILS THE THIRD INSTALLMENT 

OF THE ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN FEATURING 

LI BING BING DEDICATED TO 

THE HOUSE’S ICONIC ACCESSORIES 

February 1 st , 2013 – Gucci is pleased to 

announce that actress li Bingbing will 

once again star in the special advertising 

campaign dedicated to the House’s 

handbags, eyewear, fine jewellery, and 

timepieces. Conceived by Creative 

Director Frida Giannini, the portraits, shot 

in los angeles by Sølve Sundsbø, evoke 

a strong yet minimal aesthetic true to 

Gucci’s codes of luxury. 

The third installment of the campaign 

features both classic accessories from 

Gucci’s tradition as well as new styles 

destined to become timeless pieces. 

The interlocking timepiece, the newest 

addition to the Gucci Timepieces range, 

is featured in stainless steel and in the 

large 37mm size. The watch display 

includes the initials of the House’s 

founder, Guccio Gucci in a striking design 

around the bezel. 

The Horsebit cocktail ring is worked in 

18kt yellow gold and shows a dazzling 

cognac quartz. The precious stone is 

held in place with four clasps shaped in 

the iconic Horsebit motif. in addition, li 

Bing Bing is wearing softly rounded 

sunglasses featuring Guccissima leather 

covered temples bearing the “Gucci” 

metal signature logo. 

The campaign will also feature three 

handbags: the Jackie, the style that was 

carried by america’s former first lady 

Jacqueline kennedy and eventually 

named after her, which has been 

reinterpreted for the Cruise 2013 with the 

application of the House’s historic Flora 

motif; the Soho chain style characterized 

by the embossed interlocking GG; the 

Gucci Nice handbag, inspired by the 

relaxed attitude of France’s southern 

coast, which sees the use of both micro 

Guccissima leather as well as the 

introduction of an eco-conscious textile. 

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aWaRD WiNNiNG BRiTiSH CoMpaNy 

BREMONT 

an award-winning 

British Company 

Discover Bremont's collection of beautifully 

over-engineered aviation inspired chronometers. 

Flying historic aircraft has been in our 

blood from an early age, as has our love 

for watches and all things mechanical. 

The timepieces had to be tested beyond 

any normal call of duty (and not just in the 

workshop), and of course be immensely 

precise and durable. We make our 

watches to a very high specification for 

the price point and every watch in our 

standard range is Chronometer certified. 

We stand by our product and are one of 

the few companies offering a 3 year 

warranty on every watch we produce. We 

hope you get the same satisfaction as us 

when you try on a Bremont. 

in January 2013, Bremont announced the 

launch of its new British watch making 

facility in Henley on Thames, South 

oxfordshire. The beautiful oak framed 

building in the heart of the Chiltern 

Valley has been custom built 

to provide an ideal facility 

for the manufacture 

of their high-end 

mechanical 

watches. 

There is an incredible and illustrious 

history of British watch-making travelling 

back over the past centuries. This 

enviable list of past pioneering horologists 

includes the likes of Harrison, Mudge, 

Graham, arnold and Tompion, and, of 

course, more recent leading lights like 

George Daniels. 

Bremont is very proud to be at the centre 

of this British revival in watch-making and 

equally excited to be working in 

partnership with some great British 

manufacturing companies like Jaguar 

and Martin-Baker. 

Bremont is on a long term staged 

investment program to develop 

mechanical watch manufacturing 

expertise in the uk and will be 

assembling and finishing off key 

movement and case components in 

Henley. Bremont continue to build and 

promote their British heritage. With the 

successful opening of their Mayfair 

Flagship Boutique in July 2012 and the 

new British based headquarters 

reinforces the company's ethos and 

marks an exciting future for 

British watchmaking. 

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aWaRD WiNNiNG BRiTiSH CoMpaNy 

ALT1-WT (WORLD TIMER) 

The Bremont World Timer. available in three striking dial 

variations, 43mm hardened stainless steel case, bi-directional 

internal Roto-Click® bezel and uTC 24 hour hand. 

S2000 

The Supermarine S2000, new for 2013, has a helium 

escape valve, Faraday cage, anti-shock movement 

mount and has been engineered with a 45mm case 

to withstand depths of up to 2000 metres. 

SOLO-37 

The Solo-37 has a hardened stainless steel 

Trip-Tick® case with anti reflective sapphire crystal. 

it has been beautifully engineered with a 37mm case 

available in stainless steel or rose gold. 

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Caroline Scheufele and Bradley Cooper 

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“ 

on Sunday 10 th February 

Chopard celebrated the latest 

collaboration with the world of 

” 

cinema. 

CHOPARD 

& THE WEINSTEIN COMPANY 

CELEBRATE 

THE BAFTA AWARDS 2013 

as the official partner of the Cannes Film 

Festival and founder of the Chopard 

Trophy honouring young acting talents in 

Cannes every year, the Swiss jewellery 

and watch maker will be the official 

partner of The Weinstein Company major 

2013 events in connection with the most 

prestigious international awards 

ceremonies and film festivals. The 

collaboration started with an exclusive 

party in los angeles for the Golden Globe 

awards, which was followed by an after 

party in london for the BaFTas yesterday 

evening and will be followed by parties for 

the academy awards (t) and the Cannes 

and Venice Film Festivals. 

Caroline Scheufele, Co-president and 

artistic Director of Chopard, driving force 

behind Chopard's unique relationship 

with the world of cinema, commented on 

the collaboration: “i am extremely happy 

to partner with The Weinstein Company 

on the most glamorous awards 

ceremonies and cinema festivals 

in 2013 again. 

This year our partnership is growing and 

we have the pleasure to have Harvey as 

Marion Cotillard 

part of the Chopard Trophy jury, which 

awards two young acting talents during 

the Cannes Film Festival.” 

Harvey Weinstein said "i am thrilled that 

we are continuing our partnership with 

Chopard. Caroline’s passion for film is 

evident throughout the company and 

particularly in Chopard’s amazing work at 

the Cannes Film festival. We are very 

grateful to Chopard for their continued 

support of our films.” 

The exclusive after party celebrated the 

Weinstein films and nominees of Django 

unchained, The Master and Silver 

linings playbook. 

Jennifer Lawrence 

Nominees Jennifer lawrence and Marion 

Cotillard were wearing Chopard, guests 

included leonardo DiCaprio, Quantin 

Tarantino, Bradley Cooper, Jennifer 

lawrence, Marion Cotillard, Joaquim 

phoenix, Michael Fassbender, amy 

adams, Gemma atterton, David o 

Russel, Tom Hiddleston, Jeremy irvine, 

Chris Tucker. 

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GloRiouS GooDWooD


GLORIOUS 

GOODWOOD 

“ 

over 100,000 people 

flock through the gates each 

year to enjoy this chic, relaxed 

and incredibly glamorous fiveday 

festival that celebrates the 

very best from the world of 

fashion and horseracing.” 

Widely acknowledged as the sporting and 

social highlight of the summer, Glorious 

Goodwood (Tuesday 30 July to Saturday 3 

august 2013) is a quintessentially english 

event, synonymous with elegance and style. 

part of the unique appeal of Goodwood 

Racecourse is its incredible setting. High 

in the Sussex Downs, Goodwood is 

renowned as being one of the most 

beautiful racecourses in the united 

kingdom. it forms a key part of the 

magnificent 12000 acre Goodwood 

estate; situated just outside Chichester 

with stunning views out to sea and as far 

as the isle of Wight on a clear day. The 

looped course hosts around 130 flat 

races each season: including two highlyregarded 

Group 1 races (Sussex Stakes 

and Nassau Stakes), six Group 2s and 

eight Group 3s annually. as top racing 

pundit John McCririck puts it, “if you ever 

come racing, there is no better place than 

Goodwood.” 

Glorious Goodwood is no exception, with 

the standard of horse racing always 

exceptionally high. Throughout history it 

has attracted the finest equine talent with 

the likes of wonder-horse Frankel having 

graced the Downs in recent years to the 

delight of race-goers who come from far 

and wide to experience the Festival's 

unique atmosphere. actor Clive owen 

sums it up quite simply, “it is considered 

one of the great meetings of the year. 

That’s why they call it Glorious.” a total of 

13 Group contests over the course of the 

week, including three races from the 

prestigious British Champions Series, and 

over £4million in prize money emphasises 

the calibre of racing on offer at Glorious 

Goodwood and 2013 will be just as 

exciting. 

However for many, world class horse 

racing is really just the back-drop to a 

fabulous day out, and Glorious is quite 

unique. according to top model and diehard 

equestrienne Jodie kidd, “There is 

something very, very special about 

Goodwood and especially Glorious 

Goodwood. it’s quintessentially english.” 

Glorious is widely regarded as one of the 

most stylish race meetings in the uk and 

yet, unusually, this doesn’t come about 

through the enforcement of stringent 

dress codes. in fact, it is quite the 

opposite… 

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you won’t find gents in top hats and stiff 

suits or ladies in ludicrous hats and heels 

at Goodwood. it really is not the done 

thing. instead linen suits, pretty dresses, 

chic millinery and the ‘quintessentially 

Goodwood’ panama Hat are the order of 

the day when the racing and society 

crowd comes to Sussex. it is an all 

together more relaxed vibe, and that is 

quite deliberate, as it was championed by 

king edward Vii back in 1904. 

edward was Goodwood’s biggest royal 

fan. as prince of Wales and then king he 

never missed a July meeting and 

affectionately dubbed it, “a garden party 

with racing tacked on”. in 1904 he took 

advantage of the custom that male 

fashion would follow the king and turned 

up at Goodwood with a white silk topper 

instead of the regulation black one. Male 

followers of fashion were sent scurrying 

back to the capital as london hatters 

were begged to supply the ‘royal model’ 

overnight. Two years later he completed 

the sartorial downgrade with a switch 

from morning suit to suit, worn with the 

choice of a white bowler/derby, a panama 

or an ordinary straw hat. Being freed of 

the stiff collar and long skirts gave 

Goodwood a much more relaxed holiday 

feel than any other racecourse at the 

time, and it is an atmosphere that it has 

retained to this day. 

part of the enduring society appeal of 

Glorious is its dates. at its inception in 

the early 1800s it was held in late May, 

right in the middle of the traditional social 

season. By 1814 the fourth Duke of 

Richmond had moved it to its now 

traditional slot in late July. This proved an 

immediate success as it coincided neatly 

with the end of the london season and 

the aristocracy leaving town to retire to 

their country estates for the remainder of 

the summer. it is perhaps yet another 

reason why it had a relatively informal 

atmosphere, one which was greatly 

appreciated by its high-profile visitors 

who attended year after year and the 

hundreds of thousands who still do. 

it probably also helps that Goodwood has 

aristocratic blood running through its 

veins. Seat of the Dukes of Richmond 

since 1697, the present Duke of 

Richmond’s son - the affable earl of 

March, is current custodian of Goodwood 

House. He overseas the running of the 

business, which has achieved with great 

success what so many other stately 

homes lust after. Comprising not only the 

racecourse but also a four star hotel, 

elegant private members club, retro 

motor racing circuit, an aerodrome, two 

golf courses, an organic farm and a farm 

shop. Goodwood also plays host to a 

number of high-profile events each year 

including the hugely popular motor sport 

events the Festival of Speed (11-14 July 

2013) and the Goodwood Revival (13-15 

September 2013). 

“it will come as little surprise 

that fast horses and even faster 

cars attract a plethora of big 

names to West Sussex 

” 

throughout the year. 

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it is quite the place to see and be seen 

and from rock stars to royalty a-list faces 

are commonplace, yet stylishly low-key, 

of course. The grassy country car park 

boasts models any top Mayfair showroom 

would be proud to display and guest lists 

are a veritable who’s who. 

one of the highlights of Glorious 

Goodwood is undoubtedly ladies’ Day, 

celebrated on the Thursday of race week 

each year. Needless to say the style 

stakes are raised, and the parade ring 

resembles a catwalk for high-end fashion 

and beautiful people. in honour of 

celebrating all things female and raising 

some serious sums of money for 

women’s charities, Goodwood launched 

an all female, amateur horse race, the 

Magnolia Cup, in 2011. Twelve plucky 

ladies, selected for their outstanding 

achievements, were each lent a horse 

and taught to race by a top trainer. a host 

of top female designers were also 

brought in to design the race silks, 

ensuring that each lady jockey looked the 

part. Supermodel and face of Burberry, 

edie Campbell, won the inaugural event 

wearing silks designed by Jasmine 

Guinness. The london-born beauty said 

of the race, “i couldn’t resist a chance to 

be involved in such a fun experience that 

raises so much money for charity.” 

However she was unable to defend her 

crown in 2012, with jewellery designer, 

philippa Holland, winning a thrilling 

second edition of the race whilst sporting 

fetching Frost French silks. 

lady March the exclusive guest list of 

300 enjoyed a number of exciting events 

as the evening unfolded, including a 

performance by a surprise big-name 

musical act; Courtney love in 2011 and 

paloma Faith in 2012. This year will be 

no different as this remarkable Society 

event goes from strength to strength. The 

Regency Ball culminates in an incredible 

torchlight horse race on the park in front 

of The House. 

The Magnolia Cup and Regency Ball have 

so far raised hundreds of thousand of 

pounds for the nominated ladies’ Day 

charities. in 2013 they are the Haven 

Breast Cancer Support Centres and Best 

Beginnings, a charity working to give 

every baby in the uk the healthiest start 

in life. Top designers are once again hard 

at work designing the silks and at racing 

yards throughout the country celebrity 

ladies are riding out and honing their 

skills. Doubtless it will be a jewel in the 

crown of another fine Festival at 

Goodwood. 

There are some other unexpected events 

at Goodwood during the Glorious week, 

ensuring that the chaps also get a look in. 

Who knew that the game of cricket owes 

much of its heritage to the estate? 

Records show that cricket was first 

played there in 1702, and in 1722 a game 

was played between the 2nd Duke of 

Richmond and a Mr Brodrick of peper 

Harrow park, near Godalming, Surrey. as 

was common in those days there was a 

wager on the match and a set of rules 

was drawn up. These rules are the oldest 

set of written cricket rules in the world. 

The originals are kept at Goodwood 

House, with a copy in the club pavilion 

there and one at lord’s. So naturally it is 

celebrated on the park in front of the 

House, again for charity, with an all-star 

match played on Tuesday, the opening 

day of Glorious. lord March fields a xi to 

challenge a celebrity xi in a typically 

relaxed affair. Spirits are high, a barbecue 

sizzles, the event is open to the public to 

watch and a jolly nice time is had by all. 

oh, and some cricket gets played. 

The thing about Glorious Goodwood is 

that it is just so terribly english; the 

perfect antidote to a hectic summer 

gallivanting from one event to the next up 

in town. it is easy to see why it has 

remained so popular: it has retained the 

very charm that made it so appealing 

some two hundred years ago, and long 

may it continue. i’ll raise a stylishly chilled 

G&T to that. 

For further information on 

Glorious Goodwood visit 

www.goodwood.co.uk 

Tickets are available for 2013, 

buy online or telephone 

01243 755055 

along with celebrating ladies in the 

Magnolia Cup, the Goodwood Regency 

Ball held at Goodwood House was 

brought out of retirement in 2011 to 

evoke the racing parties of old. it instantly 

proved a huge hit. Hosted by lord and 

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TiRiSi MoDa 

“ 

every fashion label in the 

clothing business has jeans 

on the menu.” 

COOL IS HOT..... 

AND WHAT's COOLER 

THAN DENIM?....... 

HOT JEANS. 

and because Tirisi Moda is totally fashion oriented, We too 

have put jeans into our line. The look and feel is totally hip and 

is what is seen today in every trendy store where ever that may 

be in the world. 

We too have leatherettes screened in denim print so todays 

fashionistas can continue the denim journey from the hips to the 

wrists and from the skirt to the fingers. We have it all. The jeans 

jewellery by Tirisi MODA born on the catwalk worn in the city. 

Many new items are making the trend completely in the Tirisi 

Moda line. Tirisi Moda, a fashionable brand of 18 ct gold with 

some items combined with sterling silver and semi pressure 

stones, leather, buffalo horn and more special recipes to make 

this brand deliciously and irresistible. 

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TiRiSi JeWelleRy 

BORN ON THE 

CATWALK 

WORN IN THE CITY 

as a créateur these are the exact words that describe what 

the Jewellery brands TiRiSi is all about. The italian word Moda 

in english means Fashionable and that is what gives Tirisi 

Jewellery and Tirisi Moda its true DNa. 

Being definitely a fashion conscious women has helped me to 

create my 2 brands Tirisi Jewellery and Tirisi Moda, i am 

inspired by the past and intrigued by the future. i call my 

brands modern/classics. 

although completely different from each other, both brands 

are easily identifiable and are ready to be mixed and matched. 

This marriage of 2 completely different brands makes it for the 

end consumer so much fun to buy. one can endlessly add on 

different pieces from either the Tirisi Jewellery or the Tirisi 

Moda range without feeling restricted. 

Tirisi Moda, affordable, fashionable, a rich mix of Sterling 

silver and 18 ct gold combines easily with the more high end 

hand crafted 18 ct gold Tirisi Jewellery range. 

Due to the amazing amounts of different materials and colours 

that today free up the Jewellery industry, the stylish shopper 

is free to create her own individual Jewellery box. By 

using fine leathers, so sensual to the touch and precious 

coloured stones so vivid to the eye, a fashionable woman 

loves to wear the brand and can show off her 

individualistic charm. 

all boundaries from the Jewellery past have been eliminated 

due to the great freedoms of today’s widely available 

materials. as a designer i allow my imagination to run free and 

use liberally a spectrum of different luxury products. i use fine 

diamonds, a kaleidoscope of semi precious stones and 

traditional handcrafted italian leathers . 

This never ending mixture of products makes the perfect 

recipe for gourmet Jewellery. 

With love , 

Tirisi 

Natascha Zuchouwski 

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Kenilworth Castle

loCal iN WeST MiDlaNDS 

LOCAL IN WEST 

MIDLANDS 

The West Midlands is a diverse, exciting and 

beautiful place. 

“ 

it ranges from cities like 

Birmingham and Coventry, 

and the industrial landscape 

around the ironbridge World 

Heritage site to the cathedral 

towns of lichfield and 

Hereford and the rural 

tranquillity of Shropshire.” 

Information supplied by: 

The West Midlands is home to two World Heritage sites, 1,422 scheduled 

monuments, 604 Grade i listed buildings, 2,089 Grade ii* listed buildings, 150 

registered parks and gardens and 770 conservation areas. kenilworth Castle 

and Witley Court are among the dozens of properties we care for in this region 

alone. The local english Heritage team, based in Birmingham, provide advice 

and grants to protect and safeguard the historic environment. 

J. W. eVaNS SilVeR FaCToRy 

english Heritage stepped in to rescue J. 

W. evans Silver Factory in 2008. With the 

completion of the repairs programme, the 

site opened to the public in summer 

2011. 

established in 1881, J. W. evans is one of 

the most complete surviving historic 

factories in Birmingham's Jewellery 

Quarter. To walk into the factory today is 

to enter a lost industrial world. 

Behind the frontage of four terraced 

houses, the workshops retain their 

original drop stamps and fly presses. 

They are packed with thousands of dies 

for the manufacture of silverware, as well 

as the whole of the working equipment, 

stock and records of the business. 

GuiDeD TouRS 

Tours of J. W. evans are available on a 

limited number of days throughout 

Summer 2012. The size of the property 

means these are limited to 10 people per 

tour, and must be booked in advance. 

Tours cost £7.50 per person. 

To book, please call english Heritage 

Customer Services on 0870 333 1181 

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keNilWoRTH CaSTle aND 

eliZaBeTHaN GaRDeN 

enjoy a great day out in Warwickshire at 

kenilworth Castle and elizabethan 

Garden. one of the largest historic 

attractions in the West Midlands, the 

whole family will enjoy exploring the 

spectacular castle ruins. 

The ruins are best known as the home of 

Robert Dudley, the great love of Queen 

elizabeth i. Dudley created an ornate 

palace here to impress his Queen in 

1575. 

Follow in the footsteps of Queen 

elizabeth i in the authentically recreated 

elizabethan Garden. lost to the world for 

over 400 years, it is now open to visitors 

once more. Wander through carved 

arbours and marvel at the bejewelled 

aviary and marble fountain. 

Don't Miss 

• The castle's atmospheric tearoom in 

the Tudor stables 

• our complimentary audio tour - and 

children's audio tour - which bring the 

site's 900 year history to life 

• The beautiful elizabethan Gatehouse, 

and the painting of elizabeth i 

shrouded in mystery 

leiCeSTeR'S GaTeHouSe 

Built by Robert Dudley, earl of leicester 

in 1571 as part of his grand plan to woo 

Queen elizabeth i, the Gatehouse is now 

set up as it may have looked when the 

last resident left in the 1930s. The top 

floor also houses an exhibition on the 

royal love story of elizabeth and Dudley. 

The Queen and the Castle: Robert 

Dudley’s kenilworth’ exhibition 

explore the famous relationship between 

elizabeth i and her favourite courtier, 

Robert Dudley in this inspiring and 

interactive exhibition. The exhibition 

reveals some fascinating facts about 

elizabeth’s visit to the castle in 1575 and 

features paintings of the Queen, her 

favourite, as well as an original tapestry 

commissioned by Robert Dudley. 

The elizabethan Bedroom 

Walk around the impressive ‘Tester’ bed 

in the elizabethan Bedroom which 

originates from the 1590s. it is shorter in 

length than we are used to, but beware, 

this is not because people were shorter in 

those days but because people actually 

slept sitting up! 

Drawing Room 

The Drawing Room shows what life was 

like in the Gatehouse in the early 20th 

century, and the Siddeley room next door 

challenges children to draw their own 

postcard from kenilworth Castle. The 

best cards and drawings are displayed in 

our Stables exhibition. 

The oak Room 

Find Robert Dudley’s family motto (‘Droit 

en loyal’) on the grand alabaster 

fireplace as well as the ragged staff and 

the leicester cinquefoil that represented 

Dudley. This magnificent fireplace was 

once painted red, blue and gold and if 

you look closely you may still be able to 

spot some of the gold paint in the 

crevices. 

above the fireplace is a grand wooden 

carving, which in a previous life was once 

the headboard of a bed, thought to have 

belonged to elizabeth i on her stay at the 

castle in 1575. in the Tudor period it 

would have been brightly painted and 

gilded. 

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BoSCoBel HouSe 

aND THe Royal oak 

Boscobel House was built in about 1632, 

when John Giffard of Whiteladies 

converted a timber-framed farmhouse 

into a hunting lodge. The Giffard family 

were Roman Catholics, at a time when 

the religion suffered persecution. Tradition 

holds that the true purpose of Boscobel 

was to serve as a secret place for the 

shelter of Catholics in times of need. 

The house was, however, destined for 

greater fame. Following the execution of 

king Charles i in 1649, his eldest son 

made a brave though misguided attempt 

to regain the throne. in 1651 his hopes 

were crushed at Worcester in the final 

conflict of the Civil War. young Charles 

was forced to flee for his life. initially 

the future king Charles ii set out to cross 

the River Severn into Wales, but found his 

way blocked by Cromwell's patrols. He 

sought refuge instead at Boscobel, hiding 

first in a tree which is now known as The 

Royal oak and then spending the night in 

a priest-hole in the house's attic. He then 

travelled on in disguise via other safe 

houses before escaping to France. 

Boscobel later became a much visited 

place, although it remained a working 

farm. Visitors can also see the dairy, 

farmyard, smithy, gardens, and a 

descendant of The Royal oak. White 

ladies priory, another of Charles's hiding 

places, is nearby. 

Don't Miss 

• Discovering the future king Charles 

ii's hiding places, including 'The Royal 

oak' tree and secret priest hole 

• Spectacular views over the fields on 

the two-mile round walk to White 

ladies priory 

• exploring Boscobel's history as a 

working farm and seeing the ducks 

and chickens 

• Visiting the newly opened education 

room where you can try on armour 

and dress as a Roundhead or Cavalier 

WiTley CouRT 

The vast and rambling remains of this 

palatial 19th century mansion, 

surrounded by magnificent landscaped 

gardens & containing huge stone 

fountains, provide a great day out in 

Worcestershire. The largest fountain, 

representing perseus and andromeda - 

now restored - was described as making 

the 'noise of an express train' when fired. 

Before 1846, when William Humble Ward 

(later first earl of Dudley) inherited Witley 

Court, the land surrounding the house 

was laid out in the 18th century english 

landscape style. William andrews 

Nesfield, whose skills in designing 

intricate and elegant parterres were 

complemented by his great ability as an 

artist and engineer, was called in to 

transform the estate, creating the South 

parterre with its great perseus and 

andromeda fountain and elegantly 

designed planting and clipped evergreens 

and shrubs. 

Following the disastrous fire in 1937, the 

Witley estate, including its gardens, fell 

into long decline. english Heritage has 

restored the south garden. in addition, 

Wolfson Foundation funding has assisted 

with major restoration works in the east 

parterre garden which was completed 

early in 2011. This funding also enabling 

us to plan development of the formal 

gardens based on the original Nesfield 

designs. The showpiece Woodland Walks 

in the North park pass many different 

species of tree and shrub from all over 

the world. 

attached to Witley Court is Great Witley 

Church, with its amazing italianate 

Baroque interior (not managed by english 

Heritage). The church has a tearoom, and 

Witley Court has a superb gift shop. 

The restored perseus and andromeda 

fountain, with its original high cascades 

operating, will be firing between april and 

october on weekdays at 11am, 12pm, 

2pm, 3pm and 4pm and at weekends on 

the hour every hour from 11am to 4pm. 

Don't Miss 

• The stunning perseus and 

andromeda fountain 

• Taking the audio tour that brings 

the court to life 

• Browsing in our shop for that 

special souvenir 

• Visiting the superb parish 

church nearby 

• The beautifully restored 

east parterre garden 

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DONINGTON 

PARK 

IT’S A NAME ETCHED 

INTO BRITISH MOTOR 

SPORTS HERITAGE. 

From the days of the pre-War Silver arrows 

Gp cars right through to modern times, 

millions have flocked to the heart of england 

to experience the thrills and excitement of 

world leading events staged at one of the 

nation’s most popular racing circuits 

Written and supplied by: 

Birmingham Business Post 

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“ 

a packed calendar of topclass 

motoring action is 

already revved up and raring 

to roar into 2013, but 

Donington is not all about 

what’s happening on the race 

track.” 

it’s also a sought-after venue for 

conferences, exhibitions, corporate days, 

driving experiences and track days and 

the home of the world’s largest collection 

of Grand prix racing cars in its very own 

on-site museum, The Donington Grand 

prix Collection. 

With this year seeing the return of the 

officially supported Honda Ron Haslam 

Race School, the circuit is once again 

back at the top of its game, just two 

racing seasons after rising phoenix-like 

from the ashes of its 2009 enforced 

closure. 

The first motorcycle race was held on the 

Donington Hall estate on Whit Monday, 

1931, and, in1933 the narrow track was 

widened, made permanent and became a 

venue for Grand prix car racing until 

World War ii when it was requisitioned by 

the Ministry of Defence as a military 

vehicle depot. 

The park was then purchased in 1971 by 

local man Tom Wheatcroft, who was 

passionate about motorsport and the 

circuit and, in the next few decades, 

Donington became one of the uk’s 

favourite venues, not just for motor sport 

but music - some of the biggest heavy 

rock bands have headlined there - 

Sunday markets and more. 

in 2007 the Wheatcroft family sold a 150- 

year lease to a leisure company but, 

sadly, by 2009 it went into administration 

and Donington had to close. 

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However, under the chairmanship of 

Tom’s son kevin and an all-new 

management team, it re-opened the 

following year and has completely 

revitalised itself and continues to be 

synonymous with racing. 

in 1987, the staging of the FiM World 

Championship British Motorcycle Grand 

prix, brought record numbers through the 

turnstiles and they continue to flock: lined 

up for 2013 is a host of two and fourwheel 

championships, including British 

Touring Cars, Donington Historic Festival 

and the World and British Superbike 

Championships. 

The Honda Ron Haslam Race School, 

providing riding experience to all ages 

and abilities, marks the welcome return of 

an old friend for Honda and Ron Haslam 

founded the original school here in the 

early 1990s. 

as befits any modern venue, Donington 

has much to offer the business 

community, as well as the sports fan with 

a wealth of conference suites ranging in 

capacity from two to 800. The Donington 

exhibition and Conference Centre, has 

more than 4,400 sq ms of ground floor 

space and a capacity of 6,000. 

events range from conferences and gala 

dinners to trade shows and product 

launches with the dedicated on-site 

caterers providing the full gamut of 

catering requirements, be it a simple 

sandwich to an executive gala dinner. 

Whether you want the thrill of a race 

meeting, the cut and thrust of a business 

gathering, to view the museum collection, 

organise hospitality or buy a great day 

out in the form of gift vouchers or season 

tickets, Donington is the starting grid for 

your search. 

For further information and key 

contact numbers, visit 

www.donington-park.co.uk. 

MaRCH 

14 March 

British Superbike Championship 

pRe-SeaSoN TeST Day 

17 March 

Historic Sports Car Races 

21 March 

British Touring Car Championship 

pRe-SeaSoN MeDia Day 

23 March 

Sports & Saloon Car Races 

(750 Motor Club) 

30/31 March/1 april 

Thundersport Motorcycle Races 

apRil 

6 april 

National Car Races with Motors TV 

7 april 

MG Sports & Saloon Car Races 

13 april 

Britcar/GT endurance Races 

14 april 

Sports & Saloon Car Races (BaRC) 

20/21 april 

DuNlop MSa BRiTiSH TouRiNG CaR 

CHaMpioNSHip 

27/28 april 

GT & Formula Car Races 

May 

3/4/5 May 

DoNiNGToN HiSToRiC FeSTiVal 

11/12 May 

National Motorcycle Races 

18 May 

Fun Cup endurance Race 

19 May 

Morgan Sports Car Races 

24/25/26 May 

FiM SupeRBike WoRlD CHaMpioNSHip 

JuNe 

1 June 

Classic & Modern aston Martin Races 

2 June 


(auto66) 

9 June 

Motorcycle endurance Races (Hottrax) 

22/23 June 


(Derby phoenix) 

29 June 


(No limits) 

July 

7 July 

Japanese Car Festival 

13/14 July 

Caterham Car Races & Formula 1 Demo 

21 July 

Ford RS owners Club Day 

27/28 July 

National Motorcycle Races (BeMSee) 

auGuST 

3 august 

Saloon endurance Car Races 

9/10/11 august 

ClaSSiC MoToRCyCle FeSTiVal 

17/18 august 

British Truck Championship 

& Support Races 

24/25 august 

Classic Sports Car Races 

31 august/1 September 

SupeRSTaRS, 

GT SpRiNT & auTo Gp RaCeS 

SepTeMBeR 

6/7/8 September 

MCe iNSuRaNCe 

BRiTiSH SupeRBike CHaMpioNSHip 

14/15 September 

Saloon Car Race Festival (BRSCC) 


Sports & Saloon Car Races 

(750 Motor Club) 


GT & Formula Car Races 

oCToBeR 

5/6 october 

aVoN TyReS 

BRiTiSH GT CHaMpioNSHip 

19/20 october 

National Car Championship Finals (BRSCC) 

26/27 october 

Thundersport Motorcycle Races 

NoVeMBeR 

2 November 

Britcar/GT endurance Races 

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Ti SeNTo aT THe BRiTS 2013 

TI SENTO 

TO GIFT MUSIC STARS 

AT THE BRITS 2013 

“ 

all BRiTs 2013 artists and 

guest presenters appearing in 

the show, as well as the BRiT 

award winners themselves will 

be receiving brilliant selection 

of goodies including three 

handpicked bracelets from 

award-winning jewellery brand 

Ti SeNTo.” 

european jewellery brand Ti SeNTo has 

been named as one of the BRiTs 2013 

official goodie bag partners. 

a must have for all a-list celebrities... 

These pieces include the Ti SeNTo 

adjustable bubble bracelet in sterling 

silver and Ti SeNTo smoky black stone 

bracelet from THe leaDiNG laDy 

ColleCTioN and a Ti SeNTo black 

onyx bracelet from THe ClaSSiC 

ColleCTioN. 

Ti SeNTo is a sophisticated and cool 

fashion jewellery brand from europe 

beginning to make waves in the uk and 

the uS, winning the award for ‘Jewellery 

Brand of the year’ at the uk Jewellery 

awards, known as the ‘oscars’ of the 

jewellery industry. 

Ti SeNTo/iBB amsterdam uk sales 

manager Judith lockwood says: 

"We are all so excited to be chosen as 

one of the BRiTs 2013 official Goodie 

Bag partners. Rock 'n' roll Ti Sento." 

To view all Ti SeNTo jewellery collections 

please visit: 

www.tisento-milano.com 

Ti SeNTo is available for sale across the 

uk and ireland in over 250 stores. With a 

vast range of the highest quality silver 

jewellery all hand set with sparkling 

stones in seasonal collections, Ti SeNTo 

is celebrating its tenth anniversary in 

2013 and is delighted to kick off these 

celebrations in collaboration with 

the BRiTs 2013. 

To view the all BRiTs 2013 official goodie 

bag partners please visit: 

http://www.brits.co.uk/news/2013/the 

brit-awards-2013-official-goodie-bag 

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Ti SeNTo MilaNo 2013 

THE PORTOFINO 

COLLECTION 

The Portofino Collection designs are fresh and 

surprising. Rosé and gold plated details have been 

added to many of its silver pieces. presenting a wide 

selection of mix & match possibilities, there is always 

a jewellery piece appealing to a Ti SeNTo woman. 

The Ti SeNTo Collection includes a number of 

different ranges, of which the Porto di Portofino 

range is leading. The colours of the bay are reflected 

in the jewellery. The bright, summery houses and the 

colourful lifestyle of this small seaside town were a 

source of inspiration for the Collection. 

The Champagne range was created entirely within 

the style of the Collection; luxury, extravagance, 

over the top sophistication. one piece in particularly 

embodies the Champagne feeling: a bracelet set 

with hundreds of pavé stones. 

Statement piece are available in the Jet Set range; 

ideal jewellery pieces for an evening out on the 

town. The stones in these items are set in a casing 

of silver bubbles, which highlight the strong greens 

and soft pinks of the stones even more. 

Vintage designs and Classics continue to inspire 

contemporary designs. Ti SeNTo has combined 

both in the Riva range. Modern jewellery with a 

classic, timeless twist. 

living the good life, that is what 

characterises the Spring/Summer 2013 

Collection. inspired by the good life, the 

exquisite surroundings and the 

Mediterranean climate of the fashionable 

italian seaside town of poRToFiNo. 

The Ti SeNTo portofino Collection includes 550 

pieces of rhodium plated silver jewellery, several 

items are embellished with rosé and gold plated 

details. over 3500 selected jewellers and 

department worldwide stores will be stocking the 

Collection from 

mid-January 2013. 

This season top model Michelle Buswell has 

returned as the face of the Ti SeNTo campaign. 

The perfect combination of luxury, style and fashion. 

Michelle has worked on campaigns for Jean paul 

Gaultier, Chanel, Victoria's Secret, amongst others. 

She has also featured on the covers of many 

leading publications such as Vogue, Harper’s 

Bazaar and Numéro. 

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SiReNa JeaNS ColleCTioN 

Sirena 

Jewellery 

Collection 

Diamond jewellery collection can 

be regarded as the symbol of 

sophisticated luxury and passion 

associated with every woman. 

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SiReNa JeaNS ColleCTioN 

“ 

With plenty of jewellery 

designs to choose from, 

Sirena jewellery collection is 

one of the topnotch designs 

that is known for its elegance 

” 

and sensuous shape. 

While conceptualising Sirena, the 

designer kept in mind about the 

tenderness and natural beauty of each 

woman. 

Top grade jewellery sets should have the 

quality and charm to be worn on every 

occasion. Be it marriage anniversary or 

birthday, the ornaments should perfectly 

blend with the spirit of the occasion. 

However, one should choose the 

gemstones, keeping in mind the physical 

and psychological aspects of the lady. 

Sirena jewellery collection truly conforms 

to the characteristics of a top class 

jewellery design that comes with 

beautifully curved rare diamonds. 

Diamonds are rare in quantity as well as 

charm. every ornament under Sirena 

collection is designed with flawless subtle 

details to make it the perfect specimen of 

diamond jewellery. The simplicity and 

elegance make this jewellery as the ideal 

choice to satisfy modern tastes. Sirena 

jewellery collection perfectly combines 

both classical and modern designs. 

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le ViaN ReD CaRpeT MoMeNTS 

The Historic Jeweller to Royalty 

Sweetens the Red Carpet, 

Setting the Fine Jewellery Trends 

The leVian family history in fine jewellery spans 

centuries and generations. over a period of 

30 years, the current leVian generation has 

transformed the ancient jeweller to royalty into 

today’s fine jewellery House of le Vian®, 

the fashion couture fine jeweller of choice, crafting 

a perfect union between two luxury worlds – high style 

fashion trend forecasting with glamorous handmade fine 

jewellery designs using rare diamonds and gems. 

From the leVian 

family archives, 

the 40 pound 

12,000 carat 

turquoise 

elephant crafted 

by le Vian in 

1746 as a tribute 

to Nadir Shah, 

persia’s most 

famed ruler 

le Vian® attributes its meteoric rise in fine jewellery to its deep passion for finding the most beautiful gems in the world and 

designing the most innovative, unique looks that bring those gems to life. This sweet combination has resulted in hundreds of 

Red Carpet moments each year for many of Hollywood’s hottest celebrities who choose le Vian®’s distinctive jewellery and 

over one million collectors worldwide who crave le Vian®’s newest trend setting designs. 

Actress Morena Baccarin stacks on Le Vian 

Chocolate Diamonds® Bracelets at 

The Hollywood Reporter Nominees’ 

Night n Beverly Hills CA. 

Photo by: FilmMagic 

Actress Jamie-Lynn Sigler adorned her wrist with this one of a kind 

Strawberry Gold® bracelet featuring cushion cut Raspberry Rhodolite® 

gems, framed with Vanilla Diamonds and connected with Chocolate 

Diamonds® flowers at the 64th Primetime Emmy Awards. 

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Photo by: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images

le ViaN ReD CaRpeT MoMeNTS 

Actress Berenice Marlohe 

wore these Vanilla Diamonds 

earrings while promoting 

the James Bond film 'Skyfall' 

at The Dorchester in London, 

England. 

Photo by: Jason Merritt/Getty Images 

Jennifer Lopez sizzled at the 70th Annual Golden 

Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California wearing 

Le Vian Chocolate Diamonds® rings and the 

Vanilla Diamonds earrings pictured here. 

Photo by: Dave M. Benett/WireImage 

it is le Vian’s craving to desire for searching out the most 

exquisite gemstones that has led the company to focus its 

attention on natural colour diamonds, most notably the top five 

percent of natural colour brown diamonds in the C4-C6 colour 

range. Named by le Vian® for their delicious hue, 

Chocolate Diamonds® are exclusively 

by le Vian® worldwide. 

View the latest looks from 

Le Vian® at Rudell’s including 

the two rings pictured here. 

At left: the Ocean Wave design trend 

introduced by Le Vian® in 2013, is featured 

in the band of this Chocolate Diamonds® and 

Vanilla Diamonds ring. 

At right: the Ocean Wave Gladiator® ring, the newest twist 

in the Gladiator® design brings cresting Vanilla Diamonds 

waves over a double row of Chocolate Diamonds®. 

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NuFFielD HeaTH 

SeRViCeS We 

oFFeR: 

• Cosmetic Surgery 

• Dermatology 

• Diagnostic imaging (x-Ray, 

MRi, Scans) 

• eNT 

• exercise eCG 

• Cardiology investigations 

• Gastroenterology 

• General Medicine 

• Genito-urinary Medicine 

• Gynaecology 

• Medical oncology 

• Neurology 

• on site pathology and 

phlebotomy 

• ophthalmology 

• optometry 

• oral Maxillofacial 

• orthopaedics 

• paediatrics 

• pain Management 

• outpatient physiotherapy 

• inpatient physiotherapy 

• podiatry 

• pre-assessment 

• psychiatry 

• psychology 

• Rheumatology 

• urology 

• Varicose Veins 

• Weight loss Surgery 

NuFFielD HealTH 

GRoup aWaRDS 

• 2012 NHS litigation 

authority (NHSla) level three 

• 2012 laing and Buisson 

award for Risk Management 

• 2012 – 18001 accreditation 

for Health & Safety 

• Winner of 2011 Health 

investor private Hospital 

Group of the year 

• 2010 laing and Buisson 

award for Management 

excellence 

• 2010 Health investor Social 

enterprise of the year 

NUFFIELD HEALTH 

WOLVERHAMPTON HOSPITAL 

– Your Local Private Hospital 

The Nuffield Hospital located on Wood Road in Tettenhall (next to 

Tettenhall College), was opened in 1978 and has been part of your 

local community for over 30 years. 

an integral part of community life as well as 

one of Wolverhampton’s largest employers – 

with some 200 staff members – the hospital 

provides so much more than just healthcare. 

it is committed to supporting and sponsoring 

many charities and good causes within the 

community. 

keen to create a modern, comfortable and 

relaxed environment, the hospital sits in 6.5 

acres of extensive, mature grounds with 39 

private rooms, each complete with a flat 

screen TV, wi-fi and en-suite facilities, making 

every patient’s stay feel more like a stay in a 

hotel. 

“people are more aware of health and 

healthy lifestyles than ever before and we 

want them to have access to the very best 

services. We are a non-profit organisation 

enabling us to have recently reinvested £1 

million directly into the hospital to benefit our 

customers” says Hospital Director, Tony 

avery. 

a great emphasis has been placed on 

installing the latest safety features – such as 

advanced nurse call systems and refreshing 

the operating theatres. Dedicated suites 

offer specialist treatments and services such 

as aesthetics and endoscopy, while a day 

case suite caters to the needs of ‘walk-in’ 

patients for those who require minor 

surgeries. We offer treatments and surgery 

for almost every medical condition. 

iN ouR HoSpiTal you CaN expeCT: 

• Matron-led care with a dedicated, friendly 

nursing team 

• Clean, comfortable surroundings 

• Consultant-led care throughout your stay 

• a personal care plan 

• easy and convenient pre-admission 

service 

• Complete follow-up care 

our services are available to everyone and 

getting treated privately may be more 

affordable than you think. 

There are 3 ways of paying for your 

treatment here at the Nuffield: 

pay Via MeDiCal HealTH iNSuRaNCe 

you can pay for your procedure through your 

private medical insurance. However, it’s 

important that you liaise closely with your 

insurance provider throughout your 

treatment. 

payiNG FoR youRSelF 

you can pay for your treatment as a one off 

tailored, fixed payment even if you don’t have 

private medical insurance. 

pay By MeDiCal loaN 

you can arrange an interest-free personal 

medical loan to pay for your treatment via 

First Medical loans. With an *interest-free 

loan, there’s no deposit required and you 

simply pay back the cost of your treatment 

with 6 or 10 equal monthly payments, 

completely interest free. 

Having private treatment may be easier than 

you think and with ever-growing waiting lists 

on the NHS for many procedures, it’s 

reassuring to know that there is a top-notch 

and thoroughly refreshed alternative on your 

doorstep. 

*0% APR typical. There will be a £55 admin charge. 

All loans are subject to status. Exclusions apply. 

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HalCyoN DayS 

LUXURY 

BRITISH GIFTS 

over the generations, Halcyon Days has 

developed into a British brand that has 

become synonymous with outstanding 

quality and charm. 

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HalCyoN DayS 

“ 

each product is 

handcrafted in england and 

made using the finest 

materials. our craftsmen and 

artists take great pride in 

delivering luxury products of 

” 

the highest standard 

Founded in 1950 by Susan Benjamin in 

the heart of Mayfair, Halcyon Days began 

as a small, independent shop specialising 

in antique english enamels – in particular 

the charming keepsake box. 

The craft of hand-painting on copper, 

which flourished during the second half of 

the 18th century had almost disappeared 

by the 1830s and consequently, antique 

enamels grew extremely rare. it was this 

rarity that led to the revival in 1970 of the 

classic english craft. 

Today, the enamels are still produced in 

our own workshops and design studios 

located in the heart of the Midlands, 

where the craft began in the 17th century. 

Made by a team of highly skilled artists, 

using traditional english enamelling 

techniques that have been handed down 

through generations, they continue to 

demonstrate the very best of British 

craftsmanship. 

as well as the classic english enamels, 

Halcyon Days has an extensive range of 

luxury home and lifestyle collections with 

a contemporary twist. These include 

sumptuous cashmere throws, fine bone 

china gift sets and hand painted bowls, 

as well as a wide assortment of ladies 

accessories and gentleman’s gifts - 

including fashionable enamel bangles, silk 

scarves, cufflinks and leather goods. 

Halcyon Days is proud to have been 

granted three royal warrants as Suppliers 

of objets d’art and continues to celebrate 

the very best of British craftsmanship and 

design, offering its clients true 

works of art. 

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BRoMSGRoVe SCHool 

BROMSGROVE 

- AN EXCITING SCHOOL 

“a remarkably impressive and exciting 

school driven with imagination and 

dynamism by an exceptional head” 

THe GooD SCHoolS GuiDe 2013 

Bromsgrove School is five hundred years old, but its golden age 

is now. it is as twenty-first century as tomorrow, and tomorrow 

will be better than today. The stunning facilities are among 

Britain’s finest, but the community still transcends them. it is 

value driven, happy, warm and ambitious. an oFSTeD 

“outstanding” School which, according to the Good Schools 

Guide, “inhabits the academic stratosphere”, Bromsgrove 

achieves its sensational performance through adding value, not 

by ruthless selection in the first place. yes, we have to be 

selective, and – yes - we do come very high in the dreaded 

league tables, but we will be looking less at rankings for 18 yearolds 

than the performance of our fifty and sixty year olds. 

We are broad: girls and boys, boarders and weekly boarders with 

day pupils, a level and international Baccalaureate, British pupils 

and internationals. But snobs, drones and those with a boorish 

sense of entitlement need not apply, for we are part of a 

community, not a walled bastion of privilege. 

our size (we are 1,600 including our prep School) can, perhaps, 

make Bromsgrove seem intimidating. The reality could not be 

more different: Bromsgrove is the gentlest of giants. 

if we may conclude where we began, with the Good Schools 

Guide: “Bromsgrove produces engaged, friendly, unstuffy and 

highly successful pupils.” We hope, if you visit, you will concur. 

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