Schaumburg - Live, Work, Play - November/December 2008 - (Page 28) And why did the $70 billion conglomerate, owner of Jaguar and Land Rover, select Woodfield for its first-ever United States jewelry store? “Woodfield suits us the best,” said Gaurav. “The Chicago area is a good breeding ground for cultural sensitivity and sophistication. It’s a place where different kinds of people can be exposed to the brand.” Marc Strich, general manager of Woodfield, added that the Midwest would give Tanishq the truest gauge of how customers react to their designs. And he said Woodfield is the busiest place in the Midwest. All of the jewelry is 18 karat gold – usually white for women under age 30 and gold tone for others. The pieces come with or without diamonds and other stones. The prices might be a surprise. Many pieces are well under $1,000, although those heavily encrusted with jewels cost $5,000 or more. Saleswoman Gayle Campbell is a great guide through the store, pointing out necklaces that suit tall young women with long necks and those that light up more mature faces. She shows Zen pieces with Tahitian pearls, which come in 26 shades, mostly black. A diamond bracelet with an Art Deco feel costs $2,800. Rings with youthful appeal include one with a rotating ball that houses a sapphire for $699 and another whose tiny rings with diamonds and sapphires are reminiscent
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