Mykonian Spiti
At the beautifully appointed MYKONIAN SPITI & FARM, Teta Fragedaki welcomes visitors to the Greek island of Mykonos into her home, where she teaches the finer points of traditional Mykonian cooking. Bonus: It's both fun and delicious!
LALAoUNIS
The maison founded by Greek master goldsmith Ilias Lalaounis in the 1950s, and run today by his four daughters, creates jewelry that impeccably weaves together classical techniques and modern technology with timeless flair.
Lord Jewelry
My hot take on LA-based LORD JEWELRY and the virtuosity exhibited in the centuries-old enameling techniques they utilize, resulting in vibrant, often nature-inspired pieces of immensely wearable and joy-inducing fine jewelry.
Goshwara
Bold, sophisticated jewels, with clean lines, a straightforward aesthetic, and a focus on colored stones: These are the hallmarks of New York designer Sweta Jain and her company, GOSHWARA.
Pearls
Some of the world’s most talented designers of precious jewelry are breaking preconceived notions about pearls [Part 2 of 2]
Pearls
Some of the world’s most talented designers of precious jewelry are breaking preconceived notions about pearls [Part 1 of 2]
Janet Jackson LV
Brimming with pizzazz, five-time GRAMMY Award-winning Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee Janet Jackson returns to the Strip with the latest leg of her dazzling new residency, JANET JACKSON: LAS VEGAS, in the Resorts World Theatre
ITO Omakase
Located high atop Fontainebleau Las Vegas, in a hidden nook of the zhuzhy Poodle Room, ITO is a sparkling jewel in the luxury resort’s culinary crown.
Lucky Robot
Between the wonderfully flavored Peruvian-inspired Japanese cuisine, its cheery art-filled décor, and a particularly friendly and accommodating staff, LUCKY ROBOT is officially my favorite sushi joint in Austin

A decade later, this article's message rings truer than ever before... Yes, I’m a man. Yes, I wear a lot of jewelry. No, I do not want your oily mitts all over it!