International auction house, Christie’s, is known for big ticket items. Even so, the amount Christie’s sold last year in 2013 raised more than a few eyebrows with a new record. Christie’s surpassed all previous sales records, selling a whopping $678.3 million in jewelry sales. Diamonds (and Gemstones) Are a Girl’s Best Friend Demand for gemstones is…
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Whether it’s your special-occasion sparkles or your signature everyday pieces, your jewelry only looks as good as the care you give it. Gold, pearls, gems and stones all require special attention. A little jewelry care know-how will keep your pieces looking dazzling for decades. 1. Store beaded strands flat: Displaying jewelry when it’s not…
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1. Big, Bold Colors Last season’s vividly hued shoe trend is migrating north. From budget finds to haute couture, designers are creating bright, eye-catching pieces that will have you instantly standing out from the crowd. Pick up pieces that are one shade away from primary colors for a look that is more grown up than…
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While diamonds are a girl’s best friend, and people selling their jewelry are generally attempting to unload silver or gold, in reality there are many precious gemstones and metals that are also ripe for selling on the secondary market. If you have already cleaned out your jewelry box of all the gold, silver, and diamonds…
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The year 2013 was a great one for new and interesting jewelry. There were a number of beautiful but expensive pieces that made headlines, as well as some interesting and unique pieces. While not all of these pieces of jewelry are affordable for all of us, there are some that might surprise you with how…
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Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and the clock is ticking to find a way to show your sweetie how much you love them. Roses and chocolates are cliché, but jewelry always impresses. Here are the top ten pieces of jewelry to give your sweetie this February 14th. 1. Upgraded Wedding Ring – If you’ve been…
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You guys, last night’s Golden Globes have us excited for this awards season. First of all, the caliber of stars nominated is insane – Julia Roberts, Meryl Streep, along with Jennifer Lawrence, Lupita N’Yongo and Amy Adams. And those are just the ladies – Cooper, Fassbender, Clooney, Pitt, LEO,they’ve all got a horse in the…
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No matter if your style is big and bold or simple and classic, every jewelry collection needs a variety of stones that mix and match for custom looks. From classic pearls to trendy onyx, here are the top ten stones every stylish jewelry wardrobe needs. Diamonds: Diamonds are true classics and no jewelry wardrobe is…
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Military body armor will continue seeing design fluctuations just like changes in weaponry and technology will also see advancements. These advancements are about to see some more headway, according to what some experts are saying in the area of body armor. One of the greatest benefits to the advancements of body armor’s designs in addition…
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From our family to yours, Happy New Year! 2013 was a wonderful year for us, bringing our diamond anniversary (and our diamond anniversary giveaway winners!) It saw us travel to Hong Kong, New York, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami and Naples on our never ending quest to bring gorgeous estate jewelry to the four corners…
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Reasons for buying and having jewelry may vary but if you are lacking in ideas as to why you need to have some bling in your life here are some of the ten that caught our attention Unique like love and friendship Every luxury watch and jewelry piece is unique just as your individual relationships…
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Congratulations to those with sparkling new engagement rings from Boca Raton’s most trusted diamond engagement ring store! We hope your Christmas proposal was everything you ever dreamed! And for all others whose stockings are hung by the chimney (or poolside cabana here in Boca Raton) with care, we hope you found some sparkly goodness under…
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It’s time! You’ve done your research online, you put in the leg work shopping around for the best price on an engagement ring, and you’ve decided that a Christmas proposal is the ultimate holiday celebration. We don’t blame you! Between the lights, family, merriment and general atmosphere of love, a Christmas proposal is hard to…
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When designers create a multi-thousand dollar jar for a major partnership between a global cosmetic company and renowned jeweler, they do it in style. This is the case with the project between Estée Lauder Cos.’ La Mer and jeweler Boucheron. The magical creation comes in the form of a moisturizing lotion decanter that is assembled…
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Christmas is right around the corner, and if you’re anything like us you’ve been shopping since Black Friday (online, of course, safe from hordes of crazed deal seekers). We prefer to minimize our risk of holiday shopping injuries – think sprained wrist from rapid clicking on 1st Dibs instead of broken toes from a race…
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