Cartier. The name alone conjures images of opulence. Of exotic panther designs. Of Liz Taylor’s famous baubles. Of that enticing and succulent little Cartier red box. Or better yet, of a big red box. Raymond Lee Jewelers’ obsession with Cartier is well documented, so it should come as no surprise that our online showroom and…
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Today’s Thirsty Thursday brings us simultaneously patriotic and glamorous offerings. One the left, we’ve got a beautiful vintage opal, diamond and 14kt gold cocktail ring with diamond cluster accents. To the right, a bespoke cocktail created by Post Prohibition for a D.C./Baltimore event. Appropriate for Independence Day next week, it’s called “Justice for All“, and…
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Nothing compares to the extravagance of the Elvis Presley era, when the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll and his showy style conquered the stage and ushered in a period of gratification. Elvis’ fashion sensibilities enticed fans and had them dying to know what he’d wear next. Though his legacy lives on forever in his music,…
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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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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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It’s the book that no one wants to read in public, but the one that no one can stop talking about. We’re having a similar obsession with our new pearl inventory, however we’d be happy to flaunt them for all to see. Ditto for these fancy footwear picks from Net-a-Porter. Sultry and exotic materials make…
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Give love and get love with heart-shaped pendants – it’ll be love at first sight. 1.) 14K Yellow Gold and Diamond Heart Pendant Buy this 14K Yellow Gold and Diamond Heart Pendant and your loved one will love you for eternity. This heart pendant adds a dash of modernity and can accent any stylish ensemble.…
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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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Vintage Clothes and Jewelry Using your old wardrobe in new ways is an essential to keeping yourself stylish on a budget. In the world of fashion, trends change swiftly so it’s smart to not do away with your quality clothes only because they are out of style. Instead, store them away in a spot where…
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What a fabulous day for Thirsty Thursday! Besides the obvious fact that it is indeed Thurs., we found a new Pinterest board chock full of summer drinks! Add to this the fact that we’re currently loading up the online store with amazing new Tahitian pearl jewels, and we’d say that we’ve got good reason to…
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Readers, you know we adore serving our customers needs from our gorgeous Boca Raton showroom, but sometimes we feel the need to spread the jewelry love. So we take things international! Lee and Jeff packed up our sparkliest inventory last week (as our Instagram followers already know) and headed to Hong Kong! They arrived there…
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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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Fancy Colored Diamonds Investment 38 years of auction houses and private dealer records indicate the prices of fancy color diamonds doubling at the dealer level every 5 – 7 years. That’s an average of 12%-15% every year, with even higher rates for the rarer colors! Demand is increasing worldwide, while the earth’s supply of diamonds…
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Gold Rush Cocktail We’re on a gold rush for today’s happy hour, readers, totally inspired by this fabulous signet ring. In yellow gold with a black onyx inlay, the only way this ring could be improved is if it were literally paved with diamonds. Oh wait, it is! This fabulous cocktail ring is Deco with…
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