60 BEJEWELED Mark H Growing up in New York City, I would hardly ever see the real outdoors; the place is a concrete jungle. I really appreciate how much I can do outdoors in Washington now and I expect to forever. Your Current Favorite? I love our six row Asscher bracelet. The time, care, and love that went into creating this beautiful piece shines through. Each gemstone is set in an individual bezel and interconnected with fine gold wire to make the three hundred and forty-one (yes, that’s 341) diamonds sparkle all the more. My father was a jeweler who did all his work by hand, so I truly appreciate the artistry of this piece. Torie I so admired my grandfather. He was a farmer in Idaho who worked very hard. He not only took pride in his farm but also how he carried himself. He was small in stature and dressed impeccably when not working. I was fortunate to tailor a few of his jackets (did I mention, “small in stature?) I wear today. Because of him I always try to present myself with confidence and in the best way possible. Your Current Favorite? I love our pair of Mikimoto pearl and rose gold earrings. They are designed to look like Japanese cherry blossoms. Japan is my favorite place in the world. It’s also where I spent my honeymoon. Lisha I’ve lived in many places (Beijing, Oahu, Houston, and now Seattle) I love the local cuisine everywhere I’ve lived. Authentic Chinese food is simply better in China (at least for me). Seafood in Hawaii is wonderful and so fresh. The variety in Houston includes Middle Eastern and Vietnamese but the barbeque is THE BEST. Dungeness Crab from the Northwest is the most delicious in the world. And I love shopping for all my food at Costco…also from Seattle! Your Current Favorite? All of my jewelry is classic and important, I appreciate eye-catching jewelry. That’s why I love our elegant cushion sapphire and diamond ring. The deep blue sapphire is rich and beautiful. The diamonds add to the sparkle. Brandi When I was fifteen my dad taught me to cook. It didn’t go very well the first few meals but pretty soon I was in charge of Tuesday night dinner. Now I cook all the time. My husband is an excellent sous chef and dishwasher. We eat at home most nights because he says home is his favorite restaurant. Your Current Favorite? I find antique Art Deco jewelry intriguing and beautiful. This modern version combines platinum, rose gold, white diamonds, and a spectacular pink diamond center gemstone. The ring is wonderfully unique not only because of the pink diamond but because of the amazing workmanship and care it took to create. MEET THE EXPERTS
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