BREMER JEWELRY HOLIDAY MAGAZINE 2019 • PEORIA/BLOOMINGTON, IL Our dearest Bremer guests, I want to personally welcome you to this year’s magazine. Our team has worked so hard over the past year: hunting across the country for the best new styles, taking beautiful photos of our jewelry and family, writing and re-writing all the articles you read here. Please take a few moments to sit down, relax and page through our newest offerings. We are excited for you to learn about our favorite designers, get inspired by our stories, and (of course) flip through all the pages of glittering jewelry and stylish time- pieces! My husband and I travelled to Shelton, CT for a conference but managed to sneak in some winery visits. Our mission at Bremer Jewelry is to “create and preserve memories”. I believe, that each piece of jewelry, big or small, is able to capture those memories we all want to re- member. Our family’s goal this year is to help you surprise and delight those you hold most dear. I want you all to know what an honor and privilege it is for all of us at Bremer to be a part of your life. Thank you for sharing your beautiful moments with us. Thank you for supporting small, local business. Thank you for choosing the family at Bremer Jewelry. My friend Brandi was the perfect My dad (WWII Vet) was awarded the French One of my favorites of the year, Ashley turned the big 3-0 this year! My Seattle tour guide after the Legion of Honour, the highest French order Hearts On Fire University in Boston! baby and her baby with Mimi, all dressed up American Gem Society Annual Conclave. of merit for military and civil merits. for her Roaring 20’s Birthday Bash. Walking the red carpet at the WJA 2019 was a year for baking! Besides Jewelers of America Political Action Committee (Women’s Jewelry Association) my macarons (see page 30), I also poses in front of the U.S. Capitol annual fly-in to Washington D.C. Awards Banquet in NYC. mastered an orange bourbon bundt cake. where we successfully fought for national retail sales tax fairness. COBREMERN JEWELERYT HOLIDAYEN MAGAZINE • ISSUE 3TS 3 WELCOME 20 HENRI DAUSSI 37 COLORFUL TRENDS 5 TRENDING 2020 23 SHINOLA DETROLA 42 SIMON’S STORY 9 KENDRA SCOTT 25 COLLECTING ROLEX 46 A CUT ABOVE THE REST 12 FOR ME, FROM ME 28 SHINOLA SHINES A LIGHT 48 FAMILY FAVORITES 15 HEARTS ON FIRE 30 RONDA’S PICKS 51 PANDORA 17 BRIDAL TRENDS 2020 32 MORE THAN SPARKLE 54 GIFTS FOR ALL 20 42 51 23 Todd Tufts • Editor in Chief/Publisher/Creative Director Carol Besler • Editorial Director Lori Roberts • Associate Editor Vence Vida • Production Manager/Designer Kyle Boyer • Art Director Stephen Lewis • Assistant Copy Editor Prices are subject to change. Please contact the store for current pricing and availability. Bremer Jewelry Holiday Magazine is published by Tufts Communications, 600 Corporation Drive, Suite 106 • Pendleton, IN 46064 T: 765-819-2500 • E: [email protected] • © 2019, Tufts Communications. All rights reserved. Printed in the USA. by JENNIFER HEEBNER style on the rise TRENDING 2020 THE BEST NEW BAUBLES FOR THE COMING SEASON Jewelry looks for 2020 include themes both familiar and fresh, all sure to please the masses. Jewelry designers’ inspiration abounds… ideas found not only on fashion runways, but in our own backyards. Collectors can expect to find fringed fancies, sassy stacking statements, and fashions of flora and fauna. The best news of all is that there are no strict rules about jewelry wardrobing; whichever style appeals most to you is the ultimate acquisition. And if you love all the pieces featured here? Buying a bigger jewelry box is always an option (we have those, too!) Peoria jewelry consultant Jennifer gazes into the future searching for the top trends of 2020, while effortlessly rockin’ the ever-popular Kendra Scott abalone shell earrings, $80. The artful inner shell of a mollusk, Abalone Shell is a moody natural mix of blue and green hues. One-of-a-kind and never dyed or DREAM BIG enhanced in any way, the Abalone in these Kendra Scott earrings Oversized earrings are having a big is dramatic in a graceful way, $80. moment in fashion. Whether it’s celebs at red carpet premieres or the rest of us simply wanting a splashier look, a dramatically oversized pair of earrings will attract attention for all the right reasons. Current trends we’re seeing are splashes of tasteful color, unique Stunning, impressive, yet elegant shapes, and sunshiny charming, tasteful… all of the things! These open gold chandeliers. Who doesn’t need marquise shape diamond dangle feature halo set some jaw-dropping earrings in their diamonds in white gold for a bright and bold look, personal portfolio of jewelry? With $2760. See them on Michelle, page 33. so many different materials and looks to choose from, you’ll have no For a big but uncomplicated look, opt for these minimalist dangling problem finding one (or three!) pairs duos in shiny yellow gold, $395. that speak to your slightly dramatic but fabulous self. BREMER JEWELRY MAGAZINE [5 A single strand of fringe can still stand out! Dazzling diamonds drip from a Bezel set round diamonds dance beautiful oval along the playful yellow gold shape, $485. adjustable chain, $880. Matching earrings, $775. A family favorite, this gypsy-esque adjustable necklace will instantly bring a smile to your face, $595. Mini yellow gold hoops sway Regardless of season, chandelier teasingly with five bezel set earrings are a must-have for the diamonds, $810. upcoming year, especially in solid yellow gold, $445. FRINGED BENEFITS Fringe has taken the runway by storm - dresses from Oscar de la Renta, accessories by Coach, and fun skirts by Tom Ford - all serve as a reminder that seductive movement in fashion is a WIN. This fringed effect has inspired even jewelry artists to add some dangle to their designs. From short, flirty fringed earrings to playful necklaces that tickle the collarbone, to a single dancing strand of diamonds, the graceful movement inherent in this trend promises loads of lighthearted fun. The Bremer family is particularly fond of the bezel set diamond beauties. Trendy geometric shapes crafted from lustrous 18k yellow gold with dancing drilled diamonds, $625. Nine dangling diamonds dance along this delicate white gold chain, $1975. For day or night, these stunners feature Seven round diamonds evenly ten drilled and elegantly spaced and diamonds suspended from a string of rose gold chain, $1675. Elegant oval silhouettes, romantic rose with a rose gold, the dancing light of diamonds — gold post, what’s not to love? $625. $1595. SUSPENDED SPECTACULARS It might sound like a harsh concept, drilling a hole right through a dazzling diamond. What seems to be a damaging design idea yields a very wearable and wondrous piece of jewelry. First, a near invisible hole is drilled right through the diamond. Then, a delicate strand of precious metal is threaded right through, creating the illusion of a magically floating gemstone. Whether glistening across your neckline or gleaming from your earlobes, drilled diamond jewelry might just be the next necessary addition to your jewelry wardrobe. We recommend trying on a drilled diamond piece in rose gold for something fresh! 6] BREMER JEWELRY MAGAZINE Sweet, simple and stylish, Hearts On Fire brings us these pebble-like designs a delicate yet captivating in smooth yellow gold are new design called “Petal”. a must-have. Necklace, Choose between a bezel- $445 and earrings, $225. set diamond or open design, $2250 or $975. A graceful and alluring These Hearts On Fire droplet design crafted stud earrings feature from solid 14k yellow perfectly cut diamonds in gold. Necklace, $395 the center of a classic- and earrings, $195. meets-contemporary petal silhouette, $3500. EARTHBOUND The natural world has always been an important inspiration for jewelry designers, a very prominent motif. From the strength of stones to the healing powers of water, the bows and bends of nature lend themselves to the artform of jewelry. This year, we fell in love with three inspirations: stones, water, and the four-petaled flower. Stones symbolize endurance, stability, and permanence. Raindrops are a symbol of a change in season or a new beginning. The four-petaled flower is a symbol of wholeness and union. Which nature symbol best represents your celebrations of 2019? From left to right: yellow gold “Power Of One” bezel-set diamond bangle bracelet, $895; “Center Of My World” station line bracelet in white gold, $1800; Kendra Scott “Elaina” adjustable bracelet in Platinum Drusy and gold, $65; Pandora Rose™ Beads & Pavé bracelet, $200; Celtic-inspired woven cuff in solid 14 yellow gold, $1295; Pandora Sparkling Ice Cube Bolo Bracelet, $100; customizable Les Georgette cuff bracelet with nude leather insert, $92; “You + Me” diamond bangle bracelet in rose gold handcrafted by Bremer goldsmiths, $995; “Center Of My World” station line bracelet in yellow gold, $1800. PILE ‘EM HIGH There is nothing sexier than a stack of Wonder-Womanesque bracelets on the arm… something our family likes to call “Wrist Candy”! Stacking a customized combination of bracelets can create a signature look for whatever the day brings. Heading into a hard week at work? Personalize your power punch with a sleek timepiece, a couple thick ropes of silver and a pop of color for confidence and fun. Maybe it’s a sunny Saturday with the family… build a trendy stack with your newest Shinola, that diamond bangle you bought for your fabulous self, and the PANDORA bracelet your daughter picked out last Mother’s Day.