If there is anything we love more than Hollywood drama, it’s Hollywood romance. Earlier this year there was gossip that former Gossip Girl star Leighton Meester had started dating her “The Oranges” co-star Adam Broody. The two have since enchanted the tabloid scene as one of the cutest Hollywood couples we have seen in a…
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When you’ve reached celebrity status, you’ve earned the right to have — and wear — the best of the best. That’s why we all take notice when our favorite celebrities happily announce their pending nuptials… and show us their bling! Here, we’ll show you just a few of the recent celebrity engagement rings we’ve seen;…
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Craig’s List is renowned as the place online where anyone can find anything. You can buy used items, sell used items and even barter your stuff for something you might want or need. Jewelry is a common item posted for sale, but recently a devoted wife from Overland Park posted a strange bartering arrangement in…
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There are so many decisions that must be made while planning your wedding. You want everything perfect, from the color of the flowers, to the people chosen as part of the wedding party. One aspect of wedding planning that often gets pieced together at the last minute, however, are the rings. Though, important, the wedding…
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What do Heidi Klum, Claudia Schiffer and now Candice Swanepoel have in common? Well, apart from being tall, blonde and beautiful models, of course. Anyone can do that. Well, provided you’re tall, blonde, and beautiful. But what unites this trio and 15 other models is that they’ve all wore one very, very exclusive item on the runway…
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By now, it’s common knowledge that Kris Humphries auctioned off ex wife Kim Kardashian’s engagement ring via Christie’s yesterday. Any gossip lover with halfway decent vision and memory could tell that lot 194 was the Lorraine Schwartz sparkler papped on the finger of Ms. Kardashian. The ring made it’s debut on scene “Proposal” take 17…
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Buy Jewelry and Diamond Engagement Rings online Raymond Lee Jewelers online store has a vast selection of jewelry that is unlike any other traditional jewelry store. Here you can find and buy jewelry. We feature one of a kind estate jewelry piece, and vintage Designer pieces from brands such as Cartier, Van Cleef,…
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It wasn’t the greatest moment in jewelry or the largest, most impressive rock ever bestowed on a bride-to-be, but a weekend proposal was still a pretty big deal to Lauren Conrad. The 27-year-old former star of “The Hills” is now rocking a lovely, shiny engagement ring presented to her by William Tell, her main squeeze…
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Reality TV star turned lifestyle brand Lauren Conrad said “yes” to boyfriend William Tell over the weekend. The former Laguna Beach and The Hills star turned what could have been her 15 minutes into several years of sustainable success, with several retail ventures, a few bestselling books and a few websites under her belt. After…
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Hayden Panettiere appeared on Live with Kelly & Michael and Good Morning America on Thursday morning, October 9 in New York City. She was wearing a brand new sparkling diamond engagement ring for everyone to see. She donned red boots, but they were not drawing any attention with that ring on her finger. She confirmed…
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The leaves are changing colors, the air feels crisper and, suddenly, it’s time to bring your fall wardrobe out of hiding. Sweaters and autumn’s color palettes provide the perfect backdrop for layering on the seasons chunky trends. This is not the season for demure pieces. Fall 2013 jewelry trends are all about being bold and…
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Ladies with slim shoulders and curvaceous hips—think Jennifer Love Hewitt, Sandra Bullock and Shakira—can wear beautiful boat neck dresses that accentuate their glorious collarbones and maximize their natural hourglass figures. If you’re blessed with this body shape, a boat neck is a classic choice to accessorize your wedding ring. It was particularly popular in the…
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You only exchange wedding rings once, or at least that’s the idea, unless you decide to renew your vows. But in the meantime, you want everything to go right. It may be your special day, but that doesn’t mean you can’t leave something for your guests that they can appreciate. While some couples opt for…
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Kerrie Yeung is a jewelry designer from New York City. Her classic designs are perfect for everyday wear, yet modern enough for a special occasion. Growing up in New York City, she studied Jewelry and Metalsmithing at the Rhode Island School of Design, and now creates simple, organic, yet timeless jewelry for men and women.…
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Rumors started swirling months ago that Kelly Osbourne was engaged to Matthew Mosshart, her vegan chef beau. But Kelly stayed mum and nary a flash was seen on that all-important left ring finger. Until this weekend! Maybe capitalized on Prince George Alexander Louis’ arrival to stealth instagram an engagement ring shot? Well, Kelly we weren’t…
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Ah, if only the falcon headdress worn by Elizabeth Taylor in the 1963 for the movie, Cleopatra could talk. What tales it would tell about how she fell madly in love with her co-star and soon to be two-time husband Richard Burton (Notice we said two-time, not two-timing. That would be a whole different story.)…
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Today, the Supreme Court struck down the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), marking a huge stride in the gay civil rights movement. It also marks a huge opportunity for couples around the US to be legally married. And those couples who live in states where same-sex marriage is legal (and will now be recognized…
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Following trends may not be everyone’s cup of tea but there is one trend that is universally flattering, easy to pull off, and super fun for summer, arm cuffs. Cuffs come in all shapes, sizes, designs, colors, and materials and can add instant interest to just about any outfit. With the simple addition of a…
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Mauro Felter is an Italian artist that draws his inspiration from the beauty of the valley in Northern Italy of which he is a native. He has imparted that inspiration into his designer jewelry collections for a rugged, earthy look. Vallecamonia is the valley between the Concarena and the Pizzo Badile mountains where ancient nomads…
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This tradition of unity has the couple literally jumping over a broom that is laid on the floor. The jumping of the broom may come after the exchanging of the wedding rings, a short prayer, poem or even a song. It is said to represent the joining of families and the sweeping out of the…
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It’s safe to say yellow gold has seen a major comeback in recent years. It used to be our white gold Cartier Love bracelets sold like hot cakes. We couldn’t buy them fast enough to keep them in our showcases! And while the yellow gold variations have always been popular, now the reverse is happening…
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A wedding surprise is a fun way to add an element of the unexpected to your big day. Everyone knows there will be I Do’s, an exchange of rings, of vows, and of smooches. Your guests can probably bet that there will be certain expected elements at your reception (they’re hoping an open bar is…
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If you are a person who enjoys following tradition then don’t forget about the bouquet toss at your wedding. This is a fun tradition that all of those unmarried ladies have a lot of fun with. Even young girls get involved in this at weddings, which is especially exciting for them. The wedding bouquet toss…
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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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The awards show we’ve all been waiting for will finally arrive on Sunday! We’re ready to live tweet the red carpet, along with our fellow eagle-eyed celebrity jewelry spotters. A few predictions are practically a given: Ryan won’t ask who the jewelry designers are, there will be plenty of nude gowns, lots of mermaid silhouettes,…
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Readers, this awards season may go down in history as the most boring ever. From a snoozefest at the SAG Awards, to the relative lack of bling at the Golden Globes, the celebs on the red carper just aren’t scratching our itch for major jewelry. Where are the diamonds (and no, we don’t mean studs)?…
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Spotlight on: Onyx Jewelry Too many people lack an appreciation for onyx, compared to other gemstones. People know the origins of diamonds and pearls, but who knows where onyx is born, or how its lustrous bands of color are formed? In fact, the average person is apt to know only of black onyx, when in…
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Rider Strong Proposes! The titular “boy” in “Boy Meets World” always had his heart set on Topanga Lawrence. This was fine with many fans because Shawn Hunter was the bad boy who interested teen girls every Friday. You may have fallen in love with the rebellious youngster, but Rider Strong gave his girlfriend Alexandra Barreto…
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We share why colored wedding dresses are an I DON’T in our series: I Do/ I Don’t, where we split the pros and cons between the hottest wedding trends. Readers, you know we love a bride who isn’t afraid to step outside the typical box! Whether you want to surprise your guests with a unique…
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Most luxury watch owners likely won’t use their timepiece to check spring and neap tides but it was precisely the need for an accurate tidal chronometer that led Ira Krieger to design his first watch. A rising tide prevented Krieger’s family boat from passing under a bridge and, realizing the need for a watch that…
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Today’s afternoon craving for engagement ring eye candy has us indulging in one of our favorites – vintage engagement rings! While this week’s goodies only include one truly vintage ring (a beautiful platinum & 1.5 carat diamond stunner), the vintage feel continues with our vintage style settings. Vintage inspired engagement ring settings have taken off…
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We’re satisfying our afternoon craving for engagement ring eye candy with some marvelous split shank engagement rings! The split shank setting is a gorgeous way to mount a diamond, and can skew modern or completely vintage, depending on the color of the metal, the shape of your center stone, and how elaborate the setting is.…
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They are the Hollywood couple of the decade, and with everyone clinging to the details leaking about their top secret wedding plans, it’s no surprised that word of their custom made wedding rings has leaked to the press. And word on the street is, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have pulled out all the stops…
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Famed luxury brand Dolce & Gabbana was geared up for their next project and newest release within the jewelry world: Men’s watches. After the successful release of their jewelry collection last year, the Italian designers decided to produce a lush, Swiss-made collection to be embellished in diamonds, rubies, emeralds and sapphires—and split into three styles.…
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Remember when we shared Isaac’s Lip Dub Proposal? Well, we kind of have a thing for creative, meaningful and beautiful proposals. After all, we get to help our grooms-to-be select and design the perfect engagement rings. We hear their wonderful plans for proposing to their beloved. We get to meet the blushing bride and listen…
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Yesterday, Yahoo Shopping featured this article by GQ’s Jon Wilde. We love this frank & honest take on engagement ring shopping, by a guy, for guys. However, you know how we like to put in our two cents on all things engagement rings, and since it’s Wedding Wednesday, please indulge us. We’ve gone point-by-point with…
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Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth Engaged The happy couple confirmed to People today that they are, in fact, engaged: “”I’m so happy to be engaged and look forward to a life of happiness with Liam,” Cyrus told People. Hemsworth, 22, met Cyrus, 19, in 2009 on the set of their movie The Last Song. According…
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MTV Awards Mens Fashion Last night, Russel Brand hosted the 2012 MTV Movie Awards in L.A. The stars, both of the A-List variety and the Paris Hilton type were out in full force. Now, the MTV Awards are notable for their hosts’ zany antics as they are for the more causal red carpet attire. Russel…
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2012 Veil Trends Today’s weddings are all about couples who want every aspect of their day to reflect their personalities, their story, their relationship as a couple. One aspect of the wedding day that remains an individual reflection is the attire of the bride & groom. Grooms run the gamut of interest & investment in…
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Engagement Rings Under $1000 that Take Our Breath Away! We’re big on budgets here at Raymond Lee Jewelers. It’s why our inventory is almost always priced for less than retail, and it’s why our customers love shopping with us. Well, it’s one of the reasons. Today we’re celebrating Wedding Wednesday with these gorgeous engagement rings…
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