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JEWELERS • MAGAZINE
of the Year Winner
The Shops At Sea Pines Center n Hilton Head Island n Gate Pass Cheerfully Refunded
MARKING 39 Years ON HILTON HEAD Store Owner Andrea Bragg Andrea@ForsytheJewelers.biz Celebrating 39 years in 2020, Forsythe Jewelers continues to bring the world’s best designer jewelry and gifts to Hilton Head. Carrying the most popular designer brands, this family-owned business provides an unhurried, small-town shopping experience to every customer who enters the store. Over the past three decades, the store has established itself as an island landmark and its name is synonymous with shopping on Hilton Head. In fact, the Hilton Head Island- Bluffton Chamber of Commerce recently named Forsythe as its “Small Business of the Year.” Storeowner Andrea Bragg keeps Forsythe on-trend by traveling the world to meet personally with designers and see firsthand where and how the items she chooses for the showcases are made. As a member of The American Gem Society, Forsythe takes pride in being part of a small percentage of jewelry stores in the world dedicated to high standards of professional ethics and education. For many locals, Forsythe is their “neighborhood” jewelry store where they are warmly greeted by name. For first-time visitors, the shop is the perfect backdrop for choosing a gift to remember their Hilton Head vacation. For returning visitors, shopping at Forsythe is as much a part of their vacation as an evening bike ride or walk on the beach…it’s an event they’ve been anticipating since their last trip to the island. Forsythe allows customers to slow down and shop at a pace that only a vacation can provide…no rushing or compromising; they’re now on “island” time. 2
INSIDE
Marking 39 Years on Hilton Head 2
Thank You for Being a Part of the Forsythe Family 4
5 Tips Every Jewelry Lover Should Know 5
Stacking Up Style 6
Roberto Coin 8
Introducing Palazzo Ducale 10
Roberto Coin / Timeless Craftsmanship 11
Roberto Coin Pop-Up Shop at RBC Heritage 12
Lagos 14
America’s Favorite Island 16
Marco Bicego 18
John Hardy 20
The Sea Pines Resort 22
Jude Frances 24
Gabriel & Co. 26
Stackable Bracelets 28
Gurhan 30
MacKenzie-Childs 32
Parle 34
Naledi 35
Local Gems of Wisdom 36
The Shops at Sea Pines Center 38
Upcoming Events 39
David Yurman 40
Forsythe Jewelers | The Shops At Sea Pines Center
71 Lighthouse Rd., Suite 311 | Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 | Gate pass always cheerfully refunded
843-671-7070 | Andrea@ForsytheJewelers.biz | ForsytheHHI.com
Mon.-Fri., 10 AM - 5:30 PM | Sat. 10 AM - 5 PM | Closed Sunday
Hours are subject to change seasonally
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Thank You
FOR BEING A PART
OF THE FORSYTHE FAMILY!
Thank you for being a part of the Forsythe Family and for trusting our
family-owned store to share in your family’s special occasions. In addition to
celebrating the big events in your world, we invite you to think of Forsythe
Jewelers for your everyday jewelry care and gift-giving needs as well.
Let Forsythe Jewelers Be Your First Choice For:
Front (L to R): Barb, Andrea, Rebecca
Back (L to R): Jimi, Laurie, Keith, Beth, Stephanie
Watch Battery Replacement
We can change batteries for most types of watches...often while you wait!
Jewelry Restoration & Repair
Let our bench jeweler make your family heirlooms appear brand new. Ring
sizing, adjustments, re-tipping of prongs, and head replacements are routine
procedures.
Pearl Restringing
Our pearl stringer will restore your necklace to “like new” condition with tight,
discrete knots between each pearl.
Custom Design
There’s nothing like designing a custom creation of your own! We can help you
redesign an existing piece of jewelry, or create an original design.
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Style
Stacking Up H ilton Head Island’s
trusted source for
designer jewelry,
“Forsythe Jewelers special-
izes in top name brand jewelry
designers including Roberto
Forsythe Jewelers has been Coin, David Yurman, LAGOS,
in Sea Pines Center since Marco Bicego, Gabriel, John
its inception in the 1980s. Hardy and GURHAN. We
FORSYTHE JEWELERS PUTS FOCUS Since the beginning, owner have clients from all around
ON DESIGNERS Andrea Bragg said, the the world who are brand-loyal
shop has focused on the top who come back and shop
names in design. with us because of the variety
BY JESSICA FARTHING
PHOTOS BY GUIDO FLEUCK
Republished from Hilton Head Monthly, July 2019
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P A R T N E R P R O M O T I O N
of designers and the large selection of selection to a collector.
product we carry.” Lindsey Clare: Mix
Every designer has unique qual- and match. The biggest
ities. Italian designer Roberto Coin trend in jewelry seems to
was the first designer line that be the stacking of rings,
Forsythe carried. His collections of bracelets and necklaces.
18-karat yellow, white and rose-gold Most women have jew-
pieces highlight themes of romance, elry that means a lot to
elegance and nature. Bragg feels that them, but it needs to be
it is important to develop a partner- repurposed so that they
ship with the brand and designer; wear them more often.
in fact, when Coin visited Forsythe We can add pieces to
Jewelers five years ago, he invited stack to give them a dif-
her to have dinner with he and his ferent look.
wife at their home in Italy. Bragg said Laurie McKenzie:
it’s these long-standing, personal ties Since rings take a lot of
to the creative minds behind the jew- wear and tear, I like to
Rebecca Lovette: Many cus-
elry that allow Forsythe to stay in the suggest having a variety of different
tomers don’t realize that we offer
know — and helps them advise their rings to coordinate with different out-
a service to change or modernize
clients on how to cultivate their own fits or events. A variety of colored
older jewelry into something new
sense of style. stones, silver, gold, or diamond styles
and usable. I’m assisting with the
“We encourage our clients to make it easy to select a choice to
design of about five projects cur-
experiment with combining different accentuate personal style and fashion.
rently, all using heirloom items as
brands,” Bragg said. A new ring is always a great addition
precious as a grandfather’s class ring
Here, a few other members of the to anyone’s jewelry wardrobe.
and stones from family jewelry.
knowledgeable Forsythe staff share
their fashion-forward tips:
Barb Panciera: Don’t overlook David
Yurman’s gold pieces. Customers know
David Yurman for his sterling and
mixed metal chunky pieces, but often
are surprised at the yellow gold line
that’s available. We have seven cases of
Yurman jewelry — that’s an enormous
IF YOU GO
Forsythe Jewelers hosts monthly
events for its customers: A John
Hardy trunk show will be held July
5-6, followed by a Gurhan event
in August. September will focus
on custom design; a Roberto Coin
trunk show will be held in October
and November will bring Marco
Bicego to Forsythe for a personal
appearance.
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ROMAN BAROCCO COLLECTION 8
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INTRODUCING
PAL AZZO DUCALE
One of Roberto Coin’s newest
collections, Palazzo Ducale, was
inspired by the Doge’s Palace in
Venice, Italy where the designer
himself is originally from.
The Doge’s Palace is a beautiful, ornate palace
and is a focal point in Venice, just as these pieces
of jewelry are when they enter a room. The Doge’s
Palace inspired the use of geometric shapes and Roberto Coin, who spends a lot of
the layering of materials and colors in this collection. his time in Venice, uses black and white
It also harnesses the chiaroscuro marble and stone diamonds with brushed rose gold to portray
decoration that is typical of Venetian Gothic the differing colors and textures on the ornate palace.
architecture. The exterior of the Doge’s Palace is
a light pink color from the pink Verona marble that
constructs the sides of the palace, this is the
reason rose gold is used frequently in the
Palazzo Ducale collection.
The Doge’s Palace is one of Roberto Coin’s
favorite architectural landmarks in Italy,
which is why Palazzo Ducale is a special
collection that was designed with much
consideration and care. This collection pays
close attention to detail in each ring, necklace,
and bracelet. This 8th century palace has been
added on to and rebuilt many times throughout
the years, each time with just as much detail as
the original architecture. In old Venetian culture,
an extravagant and elaborate palace represented
luxury and wealth. Palazzo Ducale bestows all of
these features along with elegance and beauty.
10Fashion is changeable. It is
whimsical. Style is not. Style is
part of us, of our life, in every
moment and every expression.
—Roberto Coin
TIMELESS CRAFTSMANSHIP
Roberto Coin was born in the city of Vicenza. Like a woman’s beauty magnified by jewels, this magical place is also
called the City of Gold, a source of infinite design inspirations and ancestral know-how.
Taste and experimentation turn each creation into an unedited example of style and innovation that soon catches
the attention of the jewelry world, placing the brand among the most renowned Italian jewelers and at the top of
international studies on creativity and quality.
Each piece, by Roberto Coin, is the result of a thorough process, a journey among different cultures and multi-
ethnic influences, through the world of nature, between echoes of the past and future projections. The capability to
transfer the most varied experiences, dreams and perspectives into the jewels, characterizes the brand’s collections
with an unmistakable mark of identity and uniqueness.
THE RUBY
Roberto Coin signs each one of his pieces with a small ruby casted inside the jewel, in direct contact with the skin of
who wears it. This magical signature, surrounded by an antique halo of legend, represents the message of good wishes
that Roberto Coin dedicates to his passionate clientele.
The world of fashion recognizes Roberto Coin as the author of many of the most interesting trends in the jewelry
world over the last decades. His tireless instinct to always bring something inedited to life pushes him to create
over 600 new models a year, which satisfy the needs of the most diverse international markets. Roberto Coin’s
collections can be found today in over 1000 shops, scattered in over 60 countries worldwide. Many creations are
chosen each year by fashion celebrities and movie stars to accompany them on the most popular and prestigious red
carpets.
11The Roberto Coin “Pop-up Shop” at Wine at Nine 12
Shop
Forsythe Jewelers
and Roberto Coin’s
Pop-Up Shop at
RBC Heritage
Located next to the MEIOMI Wine Lounge by the Clubhouse
For the past 52 years Hilton Head has rolled out the “plaid
carpet” to welcome thousands of visitors to the RBC Heritage
Presented by Boeing. This annual event, which takes place each
April, has been played at the Harbour Town Golf Links in Sea
Pines since 1969 and is the only PGA TOUR event in South
Carolina.
Since 2009, Forsythe Jewelers has teamed up with Roberto
Coin to host a “pop-up shop” during the event. The “shop”
offers the latest designs and collections from the Italian designer
and is located next to the tournament’s newest venue, MEIOMI
Wine Lounge.
Situated under the pines between the first and ninth holes,
MEIOMI Wine Lounge is an upscale destination where
tournament attendees can enjoy a premium glass of wine while
watching the action on the video board. The area provides the
right atmosphere to sit, sip and shop during the tournament.
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14M Y L A G O S M Y W AY
CAVIAR COLLECTIONS
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A VACATION PACKED FULL OF ISLAND ADVENTURE
Enjoy America’s favorite beach and over 60 miles of bike and nature trails. Get a little taste
of everything with more than 300 Hilton Head Island restaurants. Take a Southern culinary
tour and sample fresh local seafood and coastal cuisine. Enjoy the local cultural scene
with its lively festivals, local crafts and music, dance and theater performances. Discover
traditions and heritage of the vibrant, centuries-old Gullah culture.
Play on one of the 24 Hilton Head Island world-class golf courses that have been designed
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THE SEA PINES RESORT HAS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE Discover the beauty, fun and excitement of the place that draws families to its shores year after year. The Sea Pines Resort’s natural setting offers an endless array of recreational offerings —golf, tennis, bike trails, Eco-Adventures, fishing expeditions, kayaking trips, horseback rides, walking tours through the Sea Pines Forest Preserve, water sports, fishing charters, sightseeing and dinner cruises. After all the outdoor excitement, treat yourself to boutique shopping and exceptional dining. ACCOMMODATIONS Located on Hilton Head Island, recently chosen as the best island in the continental U.S. by readers of Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler, The Sea Pines Resort offers more than 400 accommodations, from spacious homes and comfortable villas to the luxurious Inn & Club at Harbour Town. The Forbes Four Star, AAA Four Diamond Inn & Club at Harbour Town was ranked No. 12 among the “Top 20 Resorts in The South: Readers’ Choice Awards 2019” by Condé Nast Traveler. DINING You will find a variety of dining options at The Sea Pines Resort, including casual fare, Lowcountry cuisine and fresh seafood specialties. The resort’s restaurants offer views that are as memorable as the menu offerings. Choose from Links, an American Grill, overlooking the famed Harbour Town Clubhouse; Coast, Oceanfront Dining; The Quarterdeck, Waterfront Dining; Fraser’s Tavern; and Ocean Lounge. GOLF With three incredible championship golf courses, there is no reason to stray from The Sea Pines Resort. The iconic Harbour Town Golf Links, home to the RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing – South Carolina’s only PGA TOUR event, is irrefutably the “must- play” venue in the region. This distinguished course underwent a series of enhancements that included re-grassing the golf course and the installation of a new state-of-the-art irrigation system. Heron Point by Pete Dye also features highly regarded course layouts. The all-New Atlantic Dunes by Davis Love III, winner of the National Golf Course Owners Photos courtesy of The Sea Pines Resort/Rob Tipton 22
Association’s 2018 “National Course of the Year Award,” is a complete reconstruction
of the resort’s historic Ocean Course. Love Golf Design, which includes Davis and his
brother, Mark, as well as lead architect Scot Sherman, fashioned entirely rebuilt holes to
accommodate modern shot values and frame scenic corridors. All three of these courses
abound with majestic, centuries-old hardwoods, lagoons and saltwater marshes.
TENNIS
Under the direction of U.S. Open and Wimbledon champion Stan Smith, The Sea Pines
Racquet Club has grown into a premier resource for tennis enthusiasts. With its wide
selection of instructional programs, it’s easy to see why TENNIS magazine ranked this
world-class tennis resort as one of America’s top destinations.
HARBOUR TOWN YACHT BASIN
Located in the heart of The Sea Pines Resort and ideally situated on captivating Calibogue
Sound, Harbour Town is recognized for its premier offerings and is undeniably Hilton
Head Island’s most famous marina. The Harbour Town Yacht Basin features a new
covered pier, along with modern facilities and a full range of marina services. Visitors and
guests enjoy water sports, fishing charters, sight-seeing cruises and much more, all amidst
the spectacular backdrop of the Harbour Town Lighthouse.
WORLD-CLASS AMENITIES
Just as it has set the standard in the past, the resort has raised the bar for discerning guests
with its magnificent array of facilities available for all to enjoy. The Plantation Golf Club
features a beautiful atmosphere that is striking, yet timeless, stunning golf views, and
Fraser’s Tavern, offering a relaxed setting to enjoy unique tavern-inspired fare made with
locally sourced ingredients.
The famed Harbour Town Golf Links Clubhouse honors the history of the resort while taking
it in a bold new direction, maintaining the course’s legendary reputation through such
amenities as Links, an American Grill, a 1,900-square-foot pro shop and a breathtaking
4,000-square-foot locker room suitable for everyday players and professionals alike. But
the family-favorite highlight of The Sea Pines Resort’s new era is without a doubt the Sea
Pines Beach Club. Featuring all of the premium beach amenities that visitors have come
to expect, the Sea Pines Beach Club elevates the oceanside experience with several
popular dining options, including Coast and Ocean Lounge.
CONTACT
To contact The Sea Pines Resort regarding accommodations, dining or activities, please
visit seapines.com or call 1 (800) SEAPINES.
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THE ICONIC BUJUKAN COLLECTION
26BUJUKAN
Call us ecstatic. Call us obsessed. But we
just can’t contain our excitement over this
new, irresistible line that Gabriel’s inventive
designers have masterfully created. These
gold bead bracelets are so fresh, organic, and
radiant with a seductive simplicity. We chose to
call it Bujukan, an Indonesian word that means
“enticement”.
There is nothing like them. Thanks to their
incredible flexibility, they caress your arm
so gently. If it wasn’t for the realization that
everyone is staring at them, you may hardly
know that they’re there. Each Bujukan bracelet
is crafted with such distinctive detailing that
they look divine in combination yet equally
impressive with just a single one on your
wrist. The glow of Bujukan’s gold is subtle and
warm. Their diamond adornments gleam like
the first drops of spring rain. And this is just
the beginning. There will soon be matching
earrings, pendants, as well as engagement and
wedding rings, because Bujukan is a Gabriel
design at its best.
Our mantra is not ‘beautifully unique’ just
because it sounds nice. This is how Gabriel
sees our customers and it’s what we strive for
in our work. And though it’s not in our nature
to boast, we’re confidently blushing knowing
that we’ve done it again.
Wait until you see Bujukan in person.
Wait until you put a bracelet on.
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BRACELETS
HOW TO WEAR STACKABLE BRACELETS:
Stacking bracelets is one of the coolest jewelry trends with today’s
fashionistas. It can take your outfit anywhere from rock-and-
roll glam to sweet and bohemian by simply combining metals,
gemstone colors, and designs. Stay on the right side of style with
our stacking tips and tricks that will help you explore all the
possibilities of Gabriel & Co. stackable Bujukan and Demure
bracelets.
SELECTING THE RIGHT LOOK:
Stick to a style: Cool and laidback – A playful look with a flow
fit for a relaxed vibe. Refined and chic – A polished look with
stationary statement pieces. When you find a style you like, it’s
best to stack bracelets within that same look.
HOW TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR STACKS:
You want to make sure your Gabriel & Co. stackable bracelets stay
just as polished and sparkly as they were on the day you purchased
them. To ensure your bracelets will stay beautiful for years, you
want to put in the time and effort into taking care them.
Avoid pairing bracelets with design elements that may clash and
damage each other. Be conscious and careful when getting dressed
to ensure your bracelets won’t snag on your clothes. To avoid
ruining your bracelets and your clothes, slip on and stack your
bracelets after you’ve gotten dressed. If you choose to wear flowy
bracelets with a lot of movement, please be sure to do regular
checks for scratches, loose stones, worn clasps, and faulty safety
catches.
HOW TO MIX YOUR STACKS:
As a beginner, you may feel more comfortable stacking the same
metals and stones for a clean, harmonious yet safe look.
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metals and colored stones into a bracelet stack, creating a greater
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visual variety. Mixing tends to work better with stackable bracelets
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jewelry!
28HOW TO | STACK BRACELETS
THINK ABOUT
THESE THREE
PRACTICAL
ELEMENTS OF
WEARING THESE
BRACELETS:
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Consider the activities you plan to do that day and whether or not your stack
will get in the way of your tasks.
Think about your daily physical activities and if they
will likely cause any wear and tear to your bracelets.
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3 Keep in mind the level of noise your stack makes. Don’t let your arm candy
become a distraction to you and others.
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finish that is instantly recognizable.
Devoted to his design, Gurhan
continues to oversee the company’s
factory workshop in Istanbul where
each artisan is chosen and individually
trained by Gurhan himself. With this
passion and dedication, Gurhan often
refers to his jewelry as “heartmade”.
In fact, Gurhan can often be found at
his workbench, envisioning his next
new collection or putting the finishing
It was more than 20 years ago that touches on a One-of-a-Kind design.
Gurhan first experienced the beauty It is this intimate connection with his
of 24K gold. Captivated by its depth, craft and unwavering commitment to
warmth and sensuality, the designer quality that has made GURHAN an
was inspired to build an entire brand internationally recognized brand.
around this precious metal. With
GURHAN is a favorite among
his usual passion and determination
celebrities such as Angelina Jolie
Gurhan studied the techniques of
and Sandra Bullock and has received
ancient goldsmiths and then refined
numerous awards and accolades … he
them into designs for today’s woman.
was even commissioned to create an
In fact, Gurhan is widely recognized for
entire collection for the Metropolitan
pioneering the revival of 24K gold and
Museum of Art. The company is
reintroducing it into the modern fine
currently headquartered in New York
jewelry market.
City where Gurhan oversees operations
Over the years the brand expanded and along with his wife Fiona Tilley who is
also offers collections in sterling silver, President and CEO.
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Local Gems Of Wisdom
SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY
When company comes to town, what do you like to do / where do you like
to go to show them the best the Lowcountry has to offer?
ANDREA
ANDREA BARB
Andrea@ForsytheJewelers.biz Barb@ForsytheJewelers.biz
We head for the Sea Pines Beach Club We like to go to Harbour Town, Sea Pines
- Ocean Lounge for small plates and Beach Club and various golf courses.
cocktails! (They come to play!)
LAURIE REBECCA
Laurie@ForsytheJewelers.biz Rebecca@ForsytheJewelers.biz
We like to go to Downtown Bluffton to Anything on a boat – but my favorite is a
explore the shops, restaurants and art galleries. sunset cruise out of Harbour Town.
36STEPHANIE
Stephanie@ForsytheJewelers.biz
We pack a picnic for the day and head
KEITH
to the beach -- bringing lots of beach Keith@ForsytheJewelers.biz
games for the kids to play.
We take them to Hudson’s to eat fresh
caught seafood – straight off the boat
at the bar.
JIMI
Jimi@ForsytheJewelers.biz
We love to go out on the boat to look BETH
for dolphin and see the wildlife.
Beth@ForsytheJewelers.biz
We love to rent beach cruisers and ride
to Pool Bar Jim’s for a frozen cocktail!
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