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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There’s no diamond shape more classic than the round brilliant engagement ring. That’s why we just love to take this traditional shape and shake up the 6 prong solitaire with unique and vintage style engagement ring settings. This week’s eye candy brings you some of our most beautiful diamonds set in white gold and platinum,…
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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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Throughout its history Tiffany has carefully protected its brand and its place in the industry. They do this by setting their own standards and by continually offering jewelry that exceeds expectations. Well, the jewelry maker has once again added to its collection of engagement set options with the Tiffany Harmony. The engagement ring features a…
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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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We love Art Deco style. We love rubies. So when we combined the two to create vintage inspired Art Deco ruby ring designs set in platinum, we knew we’d created some great unique engagement rings. We paired the ruby accents (some might call them halos) with some of our favorite marquise stones. Some are light…
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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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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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One of our favorite wedding blogs is How He Asked – seriously, if you’re a sucker for proposal stories and gorgeous engagement rings (guilty as charged) this is the site for you. They maintain a prettified account of all the best real proposal submissions from around the world. If you find yourself with time to…
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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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