As modern as most weddings are, brides are still sentimental when it comes to the old fashioned tradition of getting married. The traditional wedding phrase has been around for centuries, and is still being honored today. Brides-to-be choose to follow the tradition, of acquiring something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue. Brides want…
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Saturday Shopping International Supermodel Jessica Hart was featured today on 1stdibs.com with her top picks in all categories from fashion to home decor. Who made the cut? Raymond Lee Jewelers! Jessica Hart is an Australian model who has been featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated, walked the runway in Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, and…
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Warning: The following post isn’t recommended for the squeamish or insectophobic. When we saw these beautiful pieces on The Gem Standard, at first we were blinded by turquoise…then we noticed the antennae. French artist Hubert Deprat found himself captivated by the behaviors of Caddis Fly larvae. The tiny bugs forage for bits and pieces in…
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Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra jewelry is one of our favorites. Instantly recognizable but subtle, graphic and at the same time luxurious, you can never go wrong with some VCA Alhambra. And the gemstone (or metal) in the Alhambra clovers is what determines the piece’s personality – playful turquoise, elegant mother of pearl, or –…
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It’s usually Africa that gets all the attention for sparkling, oversized diamonds, but India is no slouch on the scene, either. Some of the most famous and beautiful diamonds have come from the Golconda mines, which are located in Southern India. In fact, one of the most famous pink diamonds in history is from Golconda,…
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The pounding hooves, gasping crowds and expert athleticism of the Polo field is what makes the sport so thrilling, but it’s imperative that for a match to run smoothly, an excellent timekeeper keeps close watch over every second. Fortunately for the St. Tropez Polo Club, Richard Mille has recently been named official timekeeper and sponsor.…
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If you’re a big believer in the phrase, “diamonds are a girl’s best friend,” you may find your relationships just got a lot more expensive. Commanding exorbitant prices since they were first mined, diamonds continue to grow in value, and many investors are willing to cough up millions of dollars in order to snatch up…
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There’s something extra inviting about red cocktails, no? They’re like the more laid back cousin of the blue cocktail. Yes, probably just as deceptively potent, but less likely to turn your mouth weird colors. On the other hand (literally), a red ruby cocktail ring is precisely the opposite. It is the more sultry, eye catching…
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Have you been considering buying a fake Cartier Love bangle? How about a “not so genuine” Hermés handbag? You may want to reconsider after reading about a new bill proposal. Margaret Chin, who serves as a New York City Councilwoman, has proposed a new bill that would make it illegal not only to sell the…
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You have some gold coins, either left to you or that you have collected. You feel that now may be the time to sell. Where do you go to get maximum value with the least risk? There are people willing to take advantage of you. Let’s take a look at some things you should know…
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Typically, men’s wedding bands wouldn’t spring to mind when imagining Eye Candy for guys. But a certain subset of the XY population (hey grooms!) has a vested interest. For many guys, their wedding band is the first piece of real jewelry they’ll own. And for some, it’s the only piece of jewelry they’ll ever wear.…
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When you need to sell gold Boca Raton has several options – but only one that pays the most for scrap gold. If you have gold jewelry you’d like to sell, skip the mall kiosks. You’re able to get a fairer offer from a jeweler for both scrap gold and jewelry resale – you never…
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Cord bracelets are a great way to wear your favorite designer in a more casual way. Often designed especially for a certain cause, cord bracelets are known in some jewelry houses as charity bracelets. We love the bright, meaningful colors of the Cartier Love Charity bracelet, the effortless accents of a David Yurman charm on…
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It was a sunny day in South Florida in 1959. A pretty brunette in her early 30s was selling freshly squeezed orange and grapefruit juice from a stand near citrus groves. The lady was Lilly Pulitzer, and she was not in need of making money from the stand. She was the wife of Pete Pulitzer,…
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Paul Flato’s success and designation as the “First Jeweler to the Celebrities” is most likely due to two factors; his talent for creating beautiful, whimsical pieces and his first store was at the corner of 57th and Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. It was the location where Tiffany & Co. would later open their flagship store…
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