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This week it’s time to show our emerald cut engagement ring selection some love. Trust us, we’ve been ooh-ing and ahh-ing over all of the new round brilliant engagement rings we’ve been adding to the showroom lately. But for every three new round brilliant diamonds that join our bridal case, we add a beautiful fancy…
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Shalom Harlow is back! And while the rest of the world has gotten older, paler and puffier, she has somehow grown more preternaturally beautiful than ever. She also happens to be dripping in diamonds, most notably Tiffany’s stunning Yellow Diamond Daisy Medallion, which mingles the timelessness of a girl’s best friend with Keshi and cultured…
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We’ve all heard the ditty about the ant who thought he could move that rubber tree plant. As it turns out, the determined arthropod had a surprising amount in common with model/actress turned jewelry designer Lily Cole, who is equally committed to her singular objective: preserving the endangered rainforest. Cole recently debuted her jewelry line,…
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Alexandrite is one of the birthstones associated with June, along with the pearl and the moonstone. It is an uncommon, expensive stone that cannot be replicated synthetically because natural alexandrite has color-changing powers. They aren’t really ‘powers’, but the stone looks under different types of lighting. In daylight, alexandrite looks green with an occasional blue…
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Summer is here, and with a new season comes a new set of trends. Our favorite ongoing trend? Nail art, of course. Statement manicures, intricate patterns and interesting color combinations just intrigue us. It’s no small coincidence that a fancy mani is like jewelry for your nails – of course we’re into it! And the…
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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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The mother-daughter team of Rhonda and Tiffany Bartolacci created the distinctive fine-jewelry brand Borgioni. The duo designs pieces best characterized as expressive, exotic and inspired. Loyal followers of the brand include American Idol’s Randy Jackson and rock star Axl Rose. Other stars such as Brad Pitt, Heidi Klum and Lindsay Lohan have been spotted wearing…
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With homegrown high style, Philadelphia’s own Paul Morelli offers an eye-catching selection of diamond, precious and semi precious jewelry that is not only delicate and feminine, but also unique in design. Including rings, bracelets and necklaces, these luxurious pieces are colorful without being gaudy, and every item is handmade. Many natural influences inspire Paul Morelli’s…
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Chanel is reintroducing the classic Premiere watch line with an interactive marketing campaign. In total there are twelve watches in the line, each with a distinct personality and price point. The re-imagined luxury timepieces are showcased in new and intriguing ways. Modern Image and Style The marketing campaign is a little quirky. It features women…
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The Hemmerle house of luxury jewelry is a family operated business that has been in the Hemmerle family for four generations. It was established in 1893 by Joseph and Anton Hemmerle while they made medals for the Royal Bavarian Court. The original boutique on Maximillianstrasse opened in 1904 where it still remains today. Joseph’s grandson…
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The inaugural LA Antique Jewelry and Watch Show has finally arrived! We’ve been excited for this new addition to US Antiques Shows’ calendar since the big announcement, and now it’s showtime. Raymond Lee Jewelers’ booth is situated on prime LA real estate, right by the entry! You’ll see our booth 1026 immediately when you walk…
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You know her as the period drama actress that also occasionally straps on a pair of pirate boots, so it should come as no surprise that Keira Knightley, the beautiful British starlet and model, will take the helm of the lead role in Karl Lagerfeld’s new short film about the glamorous and fascinating Coco Chanel.…
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So, we all know that the rumors swirled (and unswirled via Miley’s twitter) that Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth broke up. Supposedly Miley’s partying ways drove a wedge between this match made in heaven, but had nothing to do with the photos of Liam leaving an Oscars party with January Jones. Regardless of the reason…
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The Bottega Veneta luxury fashion house was founded in 1966 by Michelle Taddei and Renzo Zengiaro in Northeastern Italy. The now popular brand has a sort of “riches to rags to riches” again background. The brand grew popular for its artisanal work with leather goods. Their leather weaving technique, known as intrecciato, contributed to the…
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We’re rolling out a new feature here on the blog: Auction Action. Considering that our discerning customers love a good auction, we decided to keep everyone abreast of the best luxury auctions happening at the major auction houses each week. While scouring eBay and 1st Dibs for the next great find is always a fun…
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