We’re rolling out a new feature here on the blog: Auction Action. Considering that our discerning customers love a good auction, we decided to keep everyone abreast of the best luxury auctions happening at the major auction houses each week. While scouring eBay and 1st Dibs for the next great find is always a fun…
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Frank Sinatra always did things his way. “Old Blue Eyes” had the ladies swooning for decades and he and his original “Rat Pack” buddies made Las Vegas their personal playground. He was smooth, had swagger, and was cool before cool was cool. What other pop singer could carry the moniker “Chairman of the Board?” He…
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Famous for his retro style and brilliantly colored baubles, the handcrafted jewelry of Seaman Schepps has been popular since the 1930s, especially among such notable celebrities as Katherine Hepburn and Andy Warhol. You’ll instantly recognize his asymmetrical pieces for their unflinchingly eye-catching design, whether made from classic diamonds and sapphires or pedestrian materials like seashells…
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This Zenith Stainless Steel Baby Doll Open Star Chronograph watch is celestial cool. We love the whimsical arabic number dial (in stainless) popping against a white enamel and mother of pearl background. A beautiful stainless steel bezel is also star studded with textured numbers that match the watch’s creamy shagreen strap. It’s a truly unique…
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While much of the nation is suffering from unseasonably cold weather, Rolex and the St. Thomas Yacht Club will proudly be hosting the 40th annual International Rolex Regatta. Those that have been here in the past know about the excitement and camaraderie of this event. Those attending for the first time will swear on coming…
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The inaugural LA Antique Jewelry and Watch Show has finally arrived! We’ve been excited for this new addition to US Antiques Shows’ calendar since the big announcement, and now it’s showtime. Raymond Lee Jewelers’ booth is situated on prime LA real estate, right by the entry! You’ll see our booth 1026 immediately when you walk…
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You know her as the period drama actress that also occasionally straps on a pair of pirate boots, so it should come as no surprise that Keira Knightley, the beautiful British starlet and model, will take the helm of the lead role in Karl Lagerfeld’s new short film about the glamorous and fascinating Coco Chanel.…
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There’s no shade better than blue sapphire. We prefer it on our hands and in our hands when it comes to this week’s happy hour specials. In a highball we’ve got a blue mojito, courtesy of Martha Stewart weddings. And on our pinky finger we have this fabulous blue sapphire cocktail ring. Three rows of…
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Raymond Yard was only 13 years old when a life-long career in the jewelry industry would begin for him. He was destined to found a brand that would be handed down through generations. The year was 1898 and the place was Marcus & Co., a premier jewelry house in New York. He began working opening…
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So, we all know that the rumors swirled (and unswirled via Miley’s twitter) that Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth broke up. Supposedly Miley’s partying ways drove a wedge between this match made in heaven, but had nothing to do with the photos of Liam leaving an Oscars party with January Jones. Regardless of the reason…
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For the second time in recent years, Hublot watches and the popular band Depeche Mode is joining forces for a charitable cause. In 2010, the band and the brand worked together to raise funds for the Teenage Cancer Trust. Depeche Mode did a benefit performance at London’s Royal Albert Hall. Hublot auctioned off 12 of…
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One of our favorite wedding blogs is How He Asked – seriously, if you’re a sucker for proposal stories and gorgeous engagement rings (guilty as charged) this is the site for you. They maintain a prettified account of all the best real proposal submissions from around the world. If you find yourself with time to…
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No matter how big your engagement diamond may have been, we’re willing to bet that it can’t match the 239 carat diamond dug out of a Botswanan mine by Lucara Diamond this month. The gem accompanies two others, weighing in at 124 and 71.1 carats. Before being sold, all three stones will be sent to…
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The Bottega Veneta luxury fashion house was founded in 1966 by Michelle Taddei and Renzo Zengiaro in Northeastern Italy. The now popular brand has a sort of “riches to rags to riches” again background. The brand grew popular for its artisanal work with leather goods. Their leather weaving technique, known as intrecciato, contributed to the…
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