Attention all wonderful followers of the Raymond Lee Jewelers Instagram: now is your chance to win a FREE f-r-e-e David Yurman gold, silver and diamond bracelet. If you don’t follow us on Instagram, you’re missing out! It’s where we post our newest, hottest pieces. Sometimes it’s the only place we can share a quick snap…
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It doesn’t get much fresher than mint, and 2014 brides are inclined to agree. Mint wedding palettes hit the bridal scene in a big way back in 2011, but the pastel shows no signs of slowing down. In the heat of summer, mint cools like nothing else, especially when paired with refreshing citrus hues. In…
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…So far. It’s true that we’ll likely need to wait until E! News shared the exclusive details on tonight’s broadcast for a lllllll the good scoop on The Kimye Wedding. However, because the Kardashians were involved, plenty of details have already leaked. Or been posted directly to Instagram. So, lucky for us, we’re able to…
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You might think that the watch industry hasn’t changes in years. Yes, watches still help you tell time, but you’ll find that modern watches offer more variety when it comes to style and even technology. In fact, wearable technology has made the watch relevant to an industry that relies on smartphones to check the time.…
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Kimye Wedding is THIS WEEKEND! We haven’t been this excited about a Kardashian wedding since Kim’s last one 3 years ago! So exciting! Because this time it features her fiancé, megalomaniac extraordinaire and our social media director’s personal hero, the one and only Yeezus. Kanye West is, in alls actuality, the star of this wedding,…
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Here at the RLJ blog, we throw around all kinds of jewelry labels. We don’t do it arbitrarily, and while it might seem like a lot to keep up with, each jewelry label means something distinct. So, today let’s do a quick intro – or refresher – of the different types of jewelry. Estate Jewelry…
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Happy Wedding Wednesday, people! Today we’re blushing right along with all of our beautiful blushing RLJ brides. Why? Because blush bridesmaids dresses might just be one of our all time favorites.There’s something so soft and romantic about this pale pink shade. Reminiscent of warm candlelight, or the perfect pink flower in a summer garden, blush…
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Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge aka Katy Cambridge aka Kate Middleton is inarguably a style icon. But she keeps the jewelry pretty demure. In fact, Princess Kate jewelry news typically comes around once a year or so. Obviously the first big news item was the RING. And this year we drooled over the fabulous Nizam of Hyderbad…
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We are familiar with gold and silver as valuable commodities, but what other metals would go into a list of top ten valuable metals today? The list may surprise you. Prices are per troy ounce and are based on Mid-May 2014 prices. 10. Indium: This metal is used in everything from aircraft engines to flat…
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There was an epic battle of auction houses this week in Geneva and diamonds were the weapons of choice. Sotheby’s and Christie’s held auctions that garnered world-wide attention one day apart, on May 13th and May 14th respectively. When most think of Sotheby’s they think of England, and for good reason. That is where the fourth longest continuously…
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Clearly, as your favorite jeweler is the world, it’s in our best interest to let you know: you need all of the jewelry. However, it’s in your best interest, as our all time favorite customer for you to know: you only need a small selection. In fact, these are the only 5 pieces of jewelry…
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A stunning swimsuit produced from $245,000 in 24-carat gold threads has been getting its share of “ooohs and ahhhs” this season at various promotional events and fashion shows. The suit weighs in at 1.1 kg and is the product of an inspiration by Ginza Tanaka, the well-known jewelry designer and maker. Ginza extended their concept…
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What does a 2 carat engagement ring look like? Well, that depends. Carat only measures a diamond’s weight – you need to factor in color, cut, clarity, and the diamond’s shape to answer that question. That’s before we even dip a toe into the ocean of different engagement ring settings. However curious minds do wonder,…
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Certainly those who originally played the fabulously designed and crafted Caille double-upright floor model slot machine never expected the jackpot it yielded at a recent Murphy’s Antique Advertising & Coin Op Auction. The device was a hit as it showed its unique double play, combining a 25-cent Big Six and a 5-cent Centaur. The handsome machine…
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