Today we’re kicking off a new Wedding Wednesday series: wedding wardrobe inspiration! We’ve paired our favorite of-the-moment wedding apparel with timeless accessories for perfect bridal looks. Today we’re swooning for this Kaufmanfranco princess gown in a warm silk with a full, cascading skirt. The silhouette is as classic as it gets, but a deep v…
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It’s been a while since we shared some of our favorite engagement rings from the online showroom, so today we thought we’d indulge. Our newest cravings have made us sweet on marquise engagement rings – especially our largest! Marquise engagement rings became enormously popular in the late 70’s – early 90’s, but have been keeping…
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Your wedding is one of the most memorable experiences of your life. With all of the time dedicated to providing a perfect day for your guests and the finances involved to put every detail into play, choosing the perfect location is an important factor in ensuring a fantastic experience. In an area geared around white…
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When choosing accessories for your wedding dress, you may be faced with a puzzling (albeit fabulous) dilemma: pearls or diamonds for wedding? Here is the rundown on traditional statistics and some great wedding jewelry options. Traditionally, the rule of thumb is that if your dress has sparkles or embellishments, you should stick to pearls, or…
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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. Today we’re escaping our unusually…
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2012’s trendy fall shoes are rolling out in our favorite stores, and Net-a-Porter’s selection is no exception. The black shoes beckoning us into the richer hues of fall are truly gorgeous. Giuseppi Zanotti plays with chunky heels and metallic highlights, while YSL adds gold but keeps it classic. Charlotte Olympia throws caution to the wind…
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Standard Length Strand Pearls – The 5 Basic Lengths Jewelers can string pearls as long or short as the customer is looking for, but traditionally, pearl necklaces come in 5 strand lengths for various occasions. The Choker is the shortest length of pearls at 16 inches. This length, traditionally, will circle the neck one time and…
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There are millions of watches on the market, but if there were a watch style to reside on the mountain peak of luxury, a Rolex ceramic bezel watch would be above all. Though every Rolex watch is awe inspiring, a Rolex ceramic bezel is not only a watch but is a status symbol that…
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The heat has us stripping down to our bare essentials, but these are a few Summer essentials you’ll want to keep on no matter what. Sexy Shades They shield the sun, protect your eyes and not to mention they’re pretty darn cute. No matter where you go this Summer, make sure to step out in…
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It’s unanimous: there’s no better way to spend your Summer days than at the beach! Today’s destination at Raymond Lee Jewelers: the beaches of South Florida. South Beach, Miami Miami beach is well known for its nightlife, but it’s claim to fame comes in the salty waves of South Beach, a favorite among tourists and…
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Jewelry for Work Like a roller coaster, transitioning from a college girl to a working girl is scary yet exciting. The transition calls for taking care of business impeccably and looking good while doing it. When starting that first “real” job, it is imperative for a working girl to enhance her style to climb the…
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The Jane Austen ring reported earlier this week sold for more than five times Sotheby’s estimate. A turquoise and gold ring that once belonged to Jane Austen went to an anonymous private bidder for $236,557 during an English Literature, History, Children’s Books and Illustrations event that the auction house held in London on Tuesday, July…
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Kate Middleton Jewelry The Duchess Kate Middleton has been dubbed a modern day style icon. With class and elegance, Kate has brought back the classical royal fashion icon that Princess Diana once symbolized. Retailers and the media have caught onto the phenomenon and have quickly replicated everything from her shoes to her clothes to her jewelry. Starting with her…
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Mixed Metal Jewelry A trend that has been here and gone every so often since the 1970s, mixing metals is an eclectic way to feature more than once piece of jewelry at a time. Perhaps you adore a certain gold necklace, but really enjoy wearing your platinum and diamond tennis bracelet, too! What’s wrong with…
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Rolex ambassador Roger Federer was already having a good week. He defeated Brit Andy Murray on Sunday to become the second man in the world to win 7 Wimbledon titles. He upped his Grand Slam count to 17, chuckling as he left buzz worthy player Nadal with 6 less. He tied Pete Sampras with 286…
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