This tradition of unity has the couple literally jumping over a broom that is laid on the floor. The jumping of the broom may come after the exchanging of the wedding rings, a short prayer, poem or even a song. It is said to represent the joining of families and the sweeping out of the…
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After checking out that Zenith up for auction earlier, we hunted through our showcase for a Zenith of our own – but got sidetracked by this Midas-touched Rolex Daytona Zenith. The Daytona in any of its incarnations is a beautiful watch (and especially in its newest edition, the 2013 platinum Daytona). But this 18kt yellow…
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This week shows us jewelry and watch auctions at both Christie’s and Bonham’s. At Christie’s we spotted a Chopard Happy Fish watch (plus plenty more familiar looking pre owned watches) along with a gorgeous gold Tank Americaine, which is somewhat hard to come by pre owned (of all the clients who want to sell watches,…
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Chopard jewelers recently presented their 2013 Red Carpet Collection at the Cannes Film Festival held on the French Riviera. The high-end jewelry company has been a sponsor of the event for 15 years. This year, the company presented 66 unique and exquisite pieces in honor of the 66th annual event. And like the glamorous models,…
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Christie’s auction house has announced that jeweler Harry Winston has bought a new flawless and colorless 101.73-carat diamond. The prestigious jeweler acquired the huge gemstone for a record $26.7 million . Diamonds of this caliber are named by the first ever purchaser. Harry Winston decided to name the diamond the “Harry Legacy.” The legendary Harry…
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Asia’s demand for rare colored diamonds has led to an explosion in prices of the gems recently and now that demand is causing one company to take advantage of it. Rio Tinto has announced that it will be putting up for sale its 1.56 carat Argyle Phoenix, a red diamond that is the largest one…
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The Ulysse Nardin brand has announced that they have partnered with HBO and Global Licensing to create a signature men’s timepiece to honor the popular drama Game of Thrones. The timepiece will debut directly before the third season finale of the critically acclaimed show. Game of Thrones is an Emmy Award-winning series from HBO that…
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The rarest gemstones are the most valuable, and usually the most beautiful as well. This is very true of the spectacularly rare and stunningly beautiful Paraiba tourmaline. It was in 1987 that Hector Barbosa, an audacious modern-day explorer had the gut feeling that something rare and beautiful lay hidden beneath Paraiba Hill, a spot near…
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We had the most incredible time at this year’s 2013 Hope Bash and we were so honored to be this year’s exclusive jewelry sponsor. The event was a gorgeous evening supporting a fabulous cause. Over 600 supporters of Place of Hope gathered at PGA National Resort & Spa. Executive Director Charles Bender credited the record-setting…
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Many traditions in our culture today can be traced back centuries to eras like the Roman Empire and pagan times. Wedding traditions are no exception. The tradition of the bridal veil is the oldest wedding tradition. The ancient Greeks and Romans believed that brides would attract evil spirits. To keep that from happening, the bride…
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It’s safe to say yellow gold has seen a major comeback in recent years. It used to be our white gold Cartier Love bracelets sold like hot cakes. We couldn’t buy them fast enough to keep them in our showcases! And while the yellow gold variations have always been popular, now the reverse is happening…
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Nikki Reed’s new jewelry line was launched in collaboration with fashion brand 7 For All Mankind on May 7, 2013, in the town of Troy, Michigan. Reed’s inspiration for this new line of jewelry was her love for her husband Paul McDonald, a singer made famous on American Idol. The 24-year old Reed has turned…
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This week there’s no doubt in our minds which watch is the winner – it’s our new Piaget Polo Chronograph! With a pristine white gold case and white dial contrasting sharply against a leather strap, it’s crystal clear this watch is a beauty. The watch’s applied index markers contrast again (sense a theme here?) with…
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This is an exciting auction week! With an Important watch sale at Christie’s seeing several lots realize way more than their estimates, timepieces are hot hot hot. Extraordinary Rolexes and Patek Philippes (along with a generous helping of Audemars) make this ongoing sale one to watch. Later this week, Christie’s hosts its magnificent jewels sale…
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Happy Mother’s Day to all of our wonderful RLJ Moms! We hope today brings you a beautiful, relaxing, and appreciative day. We’ve been looking forward to this day all month, watching the contest heat up and watching the votes climb. Finally we’re so happy to announce that the winner is… Alanna W! Alanna shared this…
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