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This year, Children Action Geneva hosted the Patek show to help raise money for the children of Geneva. Proceeds help children facing violence in the Balkans who are suffering from mental illnesses (depression) and physical ailments. The auction featured one of Patek Philippe’s rarest pieces to date: the Patek Phillipe Ref 5131. Let’s take a…
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Our new All time Favorite Proposal Will Take your breath away. If you do one thing this Wedding Wednesday, visit Style Me Pretty to read the entire story behind this amazingly thoughtful groom’s Chicago proposal. It involves impersonation, major surprises, and – our favorite – a stunning halo engagement ring. Photography By / Vrai Photo…
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Yesterday, Yahoo Shopping featured this article by GQ’s Jon Wilde. We love this frank & honest take on engagement ring shopping, by a guy, for guys. However, you know how we like to put in our two cents on all things engagement rings, and since it’s Wedding Wednesday, please indulge us. We’ve gone point-by-point with…
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Something Blue Jewelry As the saying goes, every bride needs ‘something old, something new, something borrow and something blue’ on her big day in order to ensure good luck. The tradition, developed in Britain during the Victorian era, gives each token a special meaning for the bride. “Something old” symbolizes a bond to the bride’s…
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Gemstone Engagement Rings Gemstone engagement rings have been picking up momentum, and have become popular for all people, including celebrities. In fact, there has been a huge increase in the number of engagement rings with colored stones in them. Everybody from Duchess Kate Middleton to Halle Berry has been spotted with colored bling. For some, it…
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Celebrity Style Engagement Rings Celebrity style engagement rings are on the wishlist of many a bride-to-be, and it’s no surprise why. Halle Berry’s four carat emerald center stone engagement ring was somewhat of a mystery. Rumored to have hidden codes and symbols, the magnificent band is said to be one of a kind. Robert Mazlo,…
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What to Wear in Venice 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.…
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Push Presents The popularity of push presents has risen over the years among expecting couples. For those unfamiliar with the new phenomenon, a push present, also known as a push gift, is a token of sentiment a partner gets the mommy-to be in light of their impending bundle of joy. Push gifts can be given…
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Conflict Diamonds and the Kimberley Process The issue of conflict diamonds has long been in the public eye, especially with Hollywood’s recent focus on the issue. But the international community has been trying to stop the trade of conflict diamonds, long before Leonardo Dicaprio took up the banner of social change. One of the biggest…
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Collateral Loans Boca Collateral loans are a fairly easy concept to understand: a collateral loan is a type of loan secured by some asset that you already own. Traditionally, collateral loans are issued on real estate property, which is often referred to as a “home equity line of credit.” In many areas, you can also…
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Webb Simpson Wins U.S. Open Yesterday, 26 year-old Webb Simpson emerged triumphant at the Olympic Club, beating out the likes of Graeme McDowell, Michael Thompson, David Toms, Jim Furyk and Tiger Woods to become the 112th U.S. Open champion.The North Carolina native beat out the best of pro golf’s major players (and the San Francisco…
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Nadal Endorsements Spanish professional tennis player Rafael Nadal took his fifth French Open title on June 11 ranking above Swiss professional tennis player Roger Federer and rumor has it that these two are competing for more than just the ATP title. At 24 years old, Nadal is the youngest winner of the career Grand Slam…
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Vintage Audemars Piguet Skeleton 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.…
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LeBron Wade Fashion Miami Heat Stars Stay Fly on & Off the Court Miami Heat NBA players LeBron James and Dwayne Wade are not only playing like stars, they’re dressing like them. After winning game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Celtics they accessorized their classy suits with some snazzy lenses. The thick-rimmed…
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