Luxury Timepiece/Jewelry Maddaloni Blog

Macari Vinyard will be joining the Maddaloni’s as hosts for the September 13th event!!! Critics have called them “beguiling” and “complex.” Experience all the different wines for yourself at Maddaloni’s. Food by Nick Stellino and wines from the Macari family…life is good!

Take a look at this great recipe from Nick…are you grilling tonight?

GRILLED SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE Chef Nick Stellino SERVES 4 TO 6 

Brush the radicchio, endive and peppers with 4 tablespoons olive oil. Cook on a hot barbecue or under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until they start to color on each side. Place on a cutting board while still hot and cut into 1-inch pieces. Place the arugula salad and the goat cheese in a bowl with the radicchio, endive and peppers, and mix well until the cheese starts to melt. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and the balsamic vinegar, mix well, and serve.

Aaron Basha jewelry certainly makes waves whenever spotted. The designer creates show-stopping charms. Fashioned in French enamel and adorned with diamonds and precious stones, all of Aaron Basha’s creations are made in 18kt gold or Platinum. Having an Aaron Basha charm bracelet allows a daughter, mother or grandmother to celebrate life’s most special moments in high fashion! Traditionally, an Aaron Basha baby shoe has been purchased for the birth of a child, a blue bootie for boys, pink saddle shoe for girls. The jewelry line has evolved to include many breathtaking charms. Each charm reflects milestones, hobbies and accomplishments that your loved ones have celebrated through their lives.  

Jane Pitt showed off an Aaron Basha bracelet that was given to her by Brad and Angelina Jolie. A baby shoe represented each of her fourteen grandchildren with their names engraved. When asked about the bracelet, Jane said, “Is it not beautiful? My prized possession!” The company tells us that Angelina and Brad are big fans of the line and that Brad bought some pieces for Angelina when the twins were born.

Revamping your aged jewelry can be as simple as a quick cleaning. Over time, gold wears down leaving a dull finish, a little bit of polish brings the metal back to life. Let’s say you have many pieces of yellow gold jewelry and would like to have a few of the pieces in white gold? Rhodium is your answer!!  In less then 20 minutes you can wear your virtually new pieces of jewelry! It is remarkable how beautiful the process works; just remember the whitening rhodium wears down in about 6 months.