Have you ever had that moment of panic where you just left a restaurant or a store, or a club and you can’t find your smartphone? Even if it is found seconds later in a pocket or purse, there is that breathless moment of OMG! Imagine now, if you had a phone that was worth…
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True Story: we were green with envy today. It’s true that our Boca Raton jewelry store is bursting with incredible jewelry and watches, but when our entire Facebook feed is full of gorgeous pictures from BaselWorld 2013, it’s hard not to be just a tad jealous. While we’re mentally willing ourselves to Switzerland to see…
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Diamonds aren’t just a girl’s best friend anymore. These majestic gems are turning all the boys’ heads, too, especially the pear-shaped ones. Sotheby’s, famous for its record breaking auctions of jewelry, loose stones and oversized gems, has just destroyed another record at their latest sale. Here, for your guilty pleasure indulgence, are all the juicy…
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Warning: The following post isn’t recommended for the squeamish or insectophobic. When we saw these beautiful pieces on The Gem Standard, at first we were blinded by turquoise…then we noticed the antennae. French artist Hubert Deprat found himself captivated by the behaviors of Caddis Fly larvae. The tiny bugs forage for bits and pieces in…
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Spessartite garnets are a kind of garnet that is relatively new in jewelry making. The popularity of spessartite began to grow after the discovery of it in mines in Namibia and Mozambique. Garnets are minerals that grow as small grains on the inside of a rock host. Scientifically speaking, spessartite is a nesosilicate, manganese aluminum…
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Have you ever made the mistake of talking to someone you THOUGHT was addressing you, only to find out they were talking on their Bluetooth device? Have you ever been talked to by a stranger when YOU were talking on YOUR device? It may only be an instant, but it is an uncomfortable minute. Well,…
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Gina Lollobridgida, the Italian actress so popular in the mid 20th century, is selling her jewelry through Sotheby’s auction house. Some of the proceeds are earmarked to help advance stem cell research. The now 85 year old actress has not only worked as an actress. She has also worked as a photo-journalist, a sculptor and…
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Chrysoprase is a green gemstone that is popular for use in jewelry. This fascinating green gem is form of rare quartz. It can be found in varying shades of green, from an apple green to a very dark almost emerald green. It contains traces of nickel, which is what creates its green hue. It has…
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No other brand name in the world of fine jewelry can surpass Cartier. The Paris-based jewelry designer, manufacturer and distributor of luxury watches and jewelry has been “the jeweler of kings and the king of jewelers” since 1847. The brand’s latest collection is 41 pieces of authentic jewelry and watch-making pieces that create a metamorphosis…
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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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We’re heading to the emerald isle for inspiration today. And by that we mean the emerald case of our Boca Raton jewelry store. This gorgeous 5 carat emerald and diamond cocktail ring will bring the luck of the Irish this weekend regardless of how you’re celebrating. A raucous parade of Guinness calls for this casual…
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March brings with it all things spring, and while we’re treated to gorgeous weather year-round in South Florida, spring is extra perfect. There’s nothing like bougainvillea in full bloom and sub 90 degree weather to put a smile on your face. Also adding to our spring excitement – March’s must haves for spring fashion trends.…
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Tomorrow is FEBRUARY 14TH! The big day! In case you missed our gift guides and you’re scrambling last minute, have no fear. Jewelry makes the ultimate last minute, but still thoughtful gift that she’ll treasure forever (seriously, so much better than chocolate. Unless you’re doing a combination o the two, in which case we applaud…
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If you’re looking for a romantic getaway later this year, one that you’ll be best-advised to book well in advance would be the upcoming ballet piece entitled “Reflections.” The ballet will be the end result of a partnership between choreographer and dancer Benjamin Millepied, and Van Cleef & Arpels. Van Cleef & Arpels debuted on…
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Ah the sapphire. One of the most precious gems, sapphires are the blue, pink, yellow and even green variants of the Corundum mineral (their cousins, rubies, are the red variety). Sapphires are prized for their hardness, vibrant colors and beauty. Some of our favorite Sapphire jewelry Boca Raton has to offer resides in our showcases.…
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