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DIANA JARRETT, GG RMV Life in the Facet Lane

experience

THE HOLIDAYS

e’re into the holiday season now with so many gift giving
opportunities in front of us. What to choose? Many of
Wus have come to a place where—while we appreciate each
gesture—we simply don’t need more things. We prefer experiences.
The memories made from precious and unique experiences last the
rest of our lives with a freshness that never fades.
THE EXPERIENCE OF COLLECTING
We might overlook the experience of gifting a loved one with a unique
and thoughtful piece of jewelry. This cannot only keep us close to
those we love—but honestly, the story will continue unfolding over
time as the wearer enjoys rare pieces. At some point, they may pass
them forward to loved ones.
MAKING MEMORIES IN GEMSTONES
We caught up with celebrated jeweler William Boyajian at Port Royal
Jewelers in Naples who has been creating with one of a kind gemstones Above: Handmade rare Watermelon Tourmaline slice earrings in 18K rose gold
with rose cut sliced watermelon tourmaline centers and pink sapphire slices,
for years. The experience of connecting a client to a rare stone is one color enhanced green diamonds and green Tsavorite garnets. Photo courtesy
of the most gratifying aspects of his work. “Most collectors come to us Port Royal Jewelers.
because they know that we are curators of unique gems. People often
come to me years later and thank me for their investment as the stones educate them as soon as they connect with the beauty and desirabil-
go up in price and some rare gems are not even available anymore.” ity of something that is rare and unusual,” he explains. This is a com-
And for jewelry fans, discovering a new gem can be an unforget- plete shift away from consumerism to developing an eye and a taste for
table moment. “Most people don’t know the more exotic gems, but we something unique. “I try to make them aware that if they are attracted
to something there is a reason,” Boyajian says.
If someone is waffling—and wondering if this is the time to select
that awesome and rare piece, Boyajian offers a bit of advice. “I would
encourage you that if you don’t get it now, more than likely there’s no
way to reproduce it in the future,” he points out. As with all original
jewelry set in rare gems, you only get one shot at owning a special piece
he cautions. “Almost always if I go back to a client who has purchased
an item and explain that I have someone else who wants that piece, and
would they be willing to sell them back to me at a profit—not one of
them ever has said oh sure I’ll sell them.”
LASTING EXPERIENCES
So this holiday season, consider all the options that present themselves
for your gift-giving moments. Whether it’s the experience of giving
someone an unforgettable life moment or starting them on a journey
to a lifetime of appreciating the rare and unusual gemstone, you’ll get

Paraiba tourmaline, blue sapphire and diamond one of a kind 18K gold earrings heartfelt gratitude.
with detachable azurite malachite pear shaped drop cabochon pendants.
Photo courtesy Port Royal Jewelers. This is a good season to remind those we love — that we DO love them!

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