It’s Masculine Monday here at Raymond Lee Jewelers, and one of our favorite gents is Mr. David Yurman. We love David Yurman jewelry for its graphic simplicity. A Yurman piece is instantly recognizable by its careful refinement, focus on detail and texture, and employment of mixed metals – and the occasional pop of colored gemstone.…
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The Olympic Games are one of the premier sporting events in the world. It’s a shame that athletes can only showcase their talents and abilities every 4 years, but they have to make it count. Bringing home the gold is only part of it, while athletes are also trying to set the best trends for…
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Diamonds are used in many different industries and capacities due to their hardness and versatility. Now what if you found out that there’s a machine that melts diamonds like ice? The Z Machine in Sandia National Laboratories is doing just that. This machine is mostly intended to help with research on nuclear fusion technology, so…
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Which color goes best with the crown jewels: gold or silver? With a Datejust 6917 Two-Tone Ladies Rolex from Raymond Lee Jewelers, Queen Elizabeth would never worry whether her watch clashed with her jewelry. The James Bond Fashion Statement And, as the latest Bond girl, Her Majesty would elegantly complement her dashing companion. Agent 007…
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The US Olympic officials faced a lot of scrutiny 2 weeks ago as the American Olympic Athletes were dressed in uniforms made in China. The small reform to the matter was that Olympic officials contracted a Rhode Island based jewelry company to design and manufacture Olympic Bracelets for the team. Every Olympics, the US Olympics…
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Watches of many types dating back to 1835 are sold at high-end luxury auctions like Christie’s and Sotheby’s. Following is a list of the top five most expensive watches every auctioned—no surprise that the list is weighed down by high end Patek Philipe timepieces. 1. A fantastic circa 1949, Vintage Patek Philippe wristwatch donned the…
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Today we’re swooning for this 3.1 Phillip Lim peplum top in plum silk. It’s right on trend for fall with its rich hue, luxe material and very feminine shape. In fact, we’re so obsessed that it’s both the this and the that in today’s FF! We’ve also added to your decision this beautiful John Hardy…
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Every woman knows that a wardrobe is not complete without certain staples. A little black dress. The perfectly tailored suit. Live-in-them jeans. That special occasion dress that makes you feel absolutely stunning. But a woman’s jewelry wardrobe is equally important. These are the pieces of jewelry every woman should own. We’re kicking off today’s new…
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Period jewelry is a growing trend due to the beautifully designed jewelry of recent period movies. The stunning Chanel jewels worn by Keira Knightly in the new film Anna Karenina showcase the opulence of the time with the beautiful details that are possible with modern equipment. Jewels from Chanel The jewelry from the Chanel Joaillerie…
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Just say the name Cartier and people begin to imagine fabulous jewelry, luxurious watches and superb accent pieces. And it’s not only regular people who feel this way. Celebrities love the look of Cartier jewelry as well as the brand itself, and are often seen out about town wearing Cartier pieces. You might even spot…
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Ralph Lauren has had a longstanding relationship with the US Olympic Committee. In 2008, the Ralph Lauren Olympic uniforms were manufactured in China when outsourcing wasn’t as big of a deal as it is today. This year, though, when the public found out about the manufacturing faux pas, Ralph Lauren was under a lot of…
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For today’s happy hour cocktails, we’re thinking wild, exotic and completely hypnotic. Much like the gorgeous plumage on its namesake, our parrot green enamel ring is quite breathtaking. Plus, our fowl features diamonds! Set in 18kt gold and accented with royal blue, this graphic ring packs the perfect punch. It needs a mate who can…
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Art deco is an eclectic style that reflects a mixture of cultural movements and artistic designs from around the world and throughout history. Paris, forever a mecca for artists and designers is the birth city of art deco. The art deco style originated during the 1920s, a time when modern transportation begin to move the…
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Peridot is the gorgeous green birthstone for the month of August. Being a gemstone variety of Olivine, this “evening emerald” is associated with the values of fame, dignity, protection and success. Ancient astronomers referred to Peridot as Chrysolite, a more scientific name. Other birthstones associated with the month of August include Onyx, Rubies, Jade, Diamonds,…
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The Geneva-based Patek Philippe is world renowned as one of the finest luxury timepiece brands in the world. From the luxury watch brand’s inception in the United States, it heavily relied on one physical location: within the Tiffany & Co. Store at 727 Fifth Avenue in New York City. July 27th marked the opening of…
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