2026 Holiday Gift Guide: Avermore

Avermore Founder and Creative Director Aubrey Vanderbilt Cecil Baliles’ journey from agricultural studies to jewelry design is deeply rooted in her family’s legacy as innovators, patrons of the arts, and stewards of the preservation of Biltmore Estate and its bountiful land.

Drawing on her personal experiences growing up amidst the natural and architectural wonders of the estate, Aubrey is writing the next chapter of her family’s history through her creative interpretations of George and Edith Vanderbilt’s passion for bringing art, history, and family together in unique ways.

See their feature in the Holiday Gift Guide or explore the entire Summer 2026 Issue.