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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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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Where travel once was a luxury, it’s now a necessity. With the increase in outgoing flights, luggage often gets misplaced or lost in airports all over the world. From putting neon signs on our luggage to buying customized luggage with our names engraved on them, one can never be too cautious when flying, especially if…
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Many women begin dreaming of their wedding day when they are little girls. From hair and makeup to the dress & accessories, wedding planning begins well in advance. As time passes, trends change and brides-to-be often toss around different ideas for their wedding to create a more up to date dream day. Let’s take a look at the 2012 summer wedding…
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1920s inspired wedding dresses, Art Deco inspired wedding dresses, and vintage style wedding dresses have ruled the bridal runways for just about a year now. And we are happy to report that this gorgeous trend isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. Brides are looking to the past for modern takes on gilded age fashion. Maybe the…
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The second most important dress in a wedding is, you guessed it, the bridesmaid dress. The hardest decision to make when selecting a bridesmaid’s dress is picking the right color. You can find inspiration all around you, from the bridesmaid’s skin tone and hair color, to the season, and of course in some of the…
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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. Is there any place for…
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Cameo is a method of carving that features a raised positive relief image contrasting a negative intaglio image. The method is often used to make jewelry with different stones layered together. The most popular stones for this are onyx and agate but other semi-precious gemstones can be used as well. Cameo jewelry dates as far…
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The hunt for your beautiful wedding gown is now over. You’ve found the perfect dress that fits your personal style. Now it is time to find the right necklace to match your stunning wedding dress. Here are a few tips to consider when choosing the right necklace for your wedding dress. Strapless Dresses: When wearing…
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Feature Friday is Fashion Friday and TGIF! We’re featuring one of our favorite pieces from the showroom fashioned two ways for whatever your weekend holds. Doesn’t it always seem like the grass is greener on the other side? The question is which side? On the left, Duchess Kate’s favorite designer Issa’s column creation makes it…
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Last Sunday, most of America was tuned into the American Theatre Wing’s Tony Awards to watch the most talented actors receive awards to celebrate their excellence in Broadway theater. But, if there was something more important to watch than the actual award show, it was the red carpet coverage held at the Beacon Theatre in…
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From the moment Audrey Hepburn, as Holly Golightly, decorated her bare chest with pearls in the 1961 classic Breakfast at Tiffany’s, pearls instantly took on an aura of luxury. The little black dress and pearl combination is one of the most iconic fashion moments of the twentieth century. Maybe even the most renown fashion combination of all…
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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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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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