Today we are spotlighting a gemstone in a league of its own—it is not a crystal, and it actually has a little bit of water in it at all times. Known for its playful color properties, you’ve probably seen opal more abundantly in necklaces or earrings rather than bracelets or rings. This is simply because…
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A woman’s wedding day is one of the most important in her life. If it’s your big day you will surely want everything from the flower arrangements, to the dress and even your hair to be perfect. However, you don’t want everyone seeing the struggle behind perfection and so it is always best to go…
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Happy Independence Day, readers! It’s the Fourth of July, and it’s Wedding Wednesday – what better way to celebrate than with gorgeous engagement rings? We love that these vintage style and art deco style engagement rings have eye catching colored stones. Yellow diamonds, sapphire engagement rings, and ruby halo rings provide a perfect pop of…
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This week’s footwear favorites are perfectly on trend for tomorrow’s big holiday. Jimmy Choo, Christian Louboutin and Nicholas Kirkwood may not be American, but their gorgeous shoes are certainly patriotic! We love each of these heels paired with rubellite, garnet and vintage ruby rings for the Fourth of July. Jimmy Choo + 14K Yellow Gold…
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Lab created diamonds are real diamonds in every way (as opposed to lab-created diamond simulants). The chemical compounds are the same as mined diamonds, but the values are much different. It is often very difficult to tell the difference between a synthetic and mined diamond. Consumers can notice some aspects themselves, while they will…
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Welcome back to Travel Tuesday! We’re thoroughly infected with the Travel Bug at Raymond Lee Jewelers, and our globe trotting adventures don’t end with all of the jewelry shows we attend. When wanderlust kicks in, and our minds start to drift, here’s a sampling of Where we’ve gone/what we’ll Wear. Today, we’re braving the…
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July means we’re in the throes of summer. With temps rising and Labor Day pleasantly far off on the calendar pages, July is the perfect month for quintessential summer must-haves. 1. Saturdays Surf NYC Horizon Striped Mid-Length Swim Shorts Because your Hurley board shorts just aren’t cutting it anymore, dude. 2. Raf Simons tortoiseshell aviators…
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This year, celebrate Independence Day in style. These 4th of July outfits for men will have you celebrating the red, white and blue with flare (and we aren’t talking about the fun, dangerous kinds). Cool accessories make all the difference: Sporty shades bring out the classy playfulness we are looking for in this outfit. Carrera…
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Patek Philippe, the luxury Swiss watch manufacturer, has a long and involved history—from inception to its roles within the luxury watch industry today. According to information from interwatches.com: “ Antoni Norbert de Patek was a brave and intelligent soldier who took part in the Polish rebellion against Russian domination in 1830. Once the…
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There are certain wardrobe staples that every stylish man needs to own: a classic blue blazer, the perfect dress shoe, a well-tailored suit – these are all givens. But as we’ve stated many a time before, no ensemble is truly complete without the finishing touches that elevate an outfit to refinement. More often than not,…
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Whether you’re shopping for the Kim Kardashian diva or the more modest Kate Middleton type, nothing says Birthday Girl like an amazing watch by Chopard. Your beloved birthday girl will be smitten with her new watch. 1.) Chopard CASMIR 43/5912 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Watch The Chopard CASMIR is known as a striking fashion…
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Everything’s Bigger in…Dallas It’s refreshing to know that there’s more to do in senior residences than play checkers, bridge or Scrabble. But plotting against your own brother? If you’re an unscrupulous JR Ewing, hatching evil schemes can make life worth living. “Dallas,” the 1980s television saga of the well-to-do Ewing family is back and on…
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Breaking out from behind the shadow of the Princess Cut has not been an easy feat for marquise diamonds. Despite its glamorous history (King Louis XV of France commissioned the cut, meant to mimic the mouth of his mistress, The Marchioness Madame de Pompadour), the slender, double-edged diamond was once guilty by association with the…
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