The History of Harry Winston Harry Winston was among the world’s most famous jewelers. After immigrating from the Ukraine to New York City, Harry’s father started a modest jewelry business. According to legend, the young Harry purchased an emerald at a nearby pawn shop for 25 cents and later sold it for 800 dollars. Harry’s…
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TGIF! Today we’re rolling out the red carpet for our newest bevy of designer engagement rings. We’ve added to our selection some gorgeous Ritani engagement rings! Ritani is one of the newest high end designer engagement ring brands, stepping onto the bridal jewelry scene in 1999. This brand masters the art of designing the engagement…
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Our ever popular 5 Creative Ways To Ask Your Bridesmaids got us thinking. Isn’t the best way to ask your girls in person? We think yes. We swoon for every luncheon, girls night, and brunch bridesmaid ask we see. It’s a fabulous way to honor the ladies who you love and to throw a party for…
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Everything looks better in pink – especially diamonds. No diamond sparks excitement and admiration like the pink diamond. As the creme de la creme of gems, it bestows an aura of wealth, luxury and status to its owner. It should come as no surprise, then, that some pink diamonds have fetched the biggest dollar figures…
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Well well well, the Emmy’s actually wrapped up on time last night! We can thank a merciless “wrap it up” music start time, predictable winners, and a charming (if slightly inconsistent) hosting by Andy Samberg. We also were robbed of much red carpet coverage thanks to the NFL, who inexplicably held their post-game show on the…
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Before you start shopping for an engagement ring, the best thing you can do to save money is start researching. Learn what affects diamond prices. Learn how a diamond is graded. Learn the basic terminology of diamonds and engagement rings before you ever set foot in a jewelry store. You can even start to price…
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Born in 1961 and raised in a 900-year-old farmhouse just outside Florence, Italy, Ippolita Rostagno’s earliest influences were the work of sculptor Henry Moore and the elegance in the simplicity of her surroundings outside Florence. Taking these influences with her to the Instituto d’Arte, the very last academy of the arts wherein the professors are…
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Today, the odds are stacked in your favor. There’s a 100% chance you’re about to be stunned by some gorgeous stacks! You know we love a good bracelet stack – especially when Cartier Love Bangles are involved. But lately, we’ve been all about the ring stack. It all started when we became Gabriel & Co.…
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It’s not quite officially fall,but it is officially time for fall’s favorite beverage/scent/food/color: pumpkin spice. And you don’t need to tolerate Uggs, leggings or hot coffee in South Florida’s temps of 90 and up to indulge. Nor do you need to slice and dice any gourds. Nope, you can simply light your favorite Pumpkin Spiced…
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What are split shank engagement rings? Well, in the wide world of bridal jewelry, they’re a pretty specific style of ring, referring to one feature – the shank. The shank is the part of the engagement ring that supports the center setting and wraps around your finger. It could be diamond studded, plain platinum, engraved,…
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14 years ago today, our world was changed forever. And while 14 years feels like a blink and a lifetime when it comes to remembering September 11th, 2001, we still never forget. Related articles September 11: When Hope is Renewed Michigan student group honors 9/11 victims with 2,977 flags on Diag
There are 5 easy ways to spot a cubic zirconia – and you likely encounter cz’s more often than you think. Our designer lines – A. Jaffe, Verragio, Uneek, and Gabriel & Co. – are all set with cubic zirconia center stones. The diamonds in the settings themselves, along with gemstones and accent stones, are all real.We…
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Etsy is one of our favorite wedding resources, and it’s no surprise. As a small family business ourselves, we love to support other small businesses and the individual artists who create gorgeous wedding goods on Etsy. Etsy wedding accessories and art are such a fantastic way to personalize your wedding. They’re also ideal for those…
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What’s better than a trunk show featuring one of our fabulous designer engagement ring lines? A trunk show featuring all of them. On Saturday, October 3rd, Raymond Lee Jewelers is going entirely bridal, and filling our store’s showcases with all of our very best designer engagement ring settings. From 10am – 5pm, you can come…
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Oh. My. Gosh. You found a ring! Or a receipt! Or a suspiciously sparkly browsing history on your boyfriend’s computer! Congratulations, you snoop. Kidding! Whether you were hunting for clues or simply folding laundry, you are now privy to some major information: someone you love bought an engagement ring. Or is very close to signing…
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