Katharine Hepburn: Dressed for Stage and Screen has been on display at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts since late October. While the actress, who passed away in 2003 at 96 years old was ‘decidedly unconventional’ in style back in the 1930s and 1940s, she is one of the most influential fashion…
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Today’s fancy footwear has us blushing. All pretty in pink, these pink ladies shake up this typically demure hue. With stud, spikes and mile high platforms to go around, they’re deserving of equally stunning jewels. And our rosy pink sapphire jewelry and pink diamond jewelry foots fits the bill. With selections from our contemporary cases,…
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Andy Warhol’s success as a famed commercial artist, filmmaker and father of ‘pop art’ afforded him the luxury of indulging in more than just painting Campbell’s soup cans. As he led the world into the culture of more modern forms of art, he developed a love of vintage items. He was an avid collector of…
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If you’re anything like us, you love a good deal – especially when it’s on designer jewelry. We’re proud to carry estate, vintage, antique and preowned designer jewelry like Tiffany & Co., Cartier, and Van Cleef & Arpels – it lets our customers find great deals and own luxury for less. But occasionally, we’ll find…
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The much anticipated Brooke Astor auction at Sotheby’s concluded on Tuesday with our personal favorite lots – the jewelry! The entire auction saw realizations that sometimes tripled the estimate (the most expensive lot, a 19th century painting by John Frederick Lewis, sold for over $1.5 million – it was estimated between $300k -$500k). The Grande…
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Platinum 1.0ctw Diamond Engagement Ring in Vintage Setting Raymond Lee Jewelers in Boca Raton — South Florida’s destination for diamonds, fine jewelry, antique jewelry, estate pieces, and vintage jewels. Style Women’s Channel Set Diamond Engagement Ring Material Platinum Diamond Details Approximately 1.0ctw Round Brilliant Cut Diamond. Diamond is H/I in color and VS in clarity…
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Fall of 2012 is seeing five surprising new trends in men’s fashion. This fall will see the rise of new colors in men’s jewelry, the return of the blazer and a sea of true blue. Below are five trends to look forward to in the fall of 2012. THE Five Upcoming Men’s Fashion Trends Fall…
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Receiving a wedding invitation from a dear friend or a loved one can be an exciting moment in its own, but when time begins to dwindle and the anticipated date nears, it becomes priority to find an outfit for the occasion: What to wear to a summer wedding? As many know, it is unspoken wedding…
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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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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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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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Collateral Loans Boca Collateral loans are a fairly easy concept to understand: a collateral loan is a type of loan secured by some asset that you already own. Traditionally, collateral loans are issued on real estate property, which is often referred to as a “home equity line of credit.” In many areas, you can also…
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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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Mary Kate & Ashley Olsen Jewelry – Get the Look On Monday, June 4th, the annual Council of Fashion Design America (CFDA) Awards red carpet sparkled with the jewelry from Womenswear Designer of the Year recipients: Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. The Council of Fashion Designers of America, Inc. is a not-for-profit trade association whose membership…
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Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations The Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art’s exhibition, Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations, explores the striking affinities between Elsa Schiaparelli and Miuccia Prada, two Italian designers from different eras and highlights a head-turning spring trend: Statement Necklaces. According to the MET, the exhibition showcases approximately one hundred designs and forty accessories by Schiaparelli (1890–1973)…
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Graduation Gifts for Her When it comes to a graduation gift for your loved one, Boca Raton’s Raymond Lee Jewelers is always stocked with fine jewelry that is the utmost in unique and extraordinary luxury. Graduation is an unforgettable time in one’s life and your gift should be just as unforgettable. Notably, It’s awing to…
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Sell Jewelry Boca Raton Our bags are packed & we’re getting ready to jet off to Vegas for our first round of summer shows! Before we kick off our time at the Las Vegas Antique Jewelery & Watch Show, we’re hoping to do a little sightseeing. The shops at Caesar’s, the Bellagio, and Circus Circus…
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Pear Shaped Diamonds If you’ve always been told to eat your peas and carrots, allow us to enlighten you to an extremely appetizing new combination – pears and carats. These pear shaped diamond solitaires are strikingly simple with plenty of sparkle. A pear shaped diamond is a contemporary choice, more unique than a round but…
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Today’s Masculine Monday is dedicated to a true visionary whose genius schemes unfortunately outpaced his actual execution of them. He shall, of course, remain nameless. As one of Florida’s largest buyers of pre-owned and estate designer jewelry, we often hear interesting, colorful, and downright disturbing tales when our customers come to sell us their jewelry…
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Halo Diamond Engagement Rings For today’s Wedding Wednesday engagement ring eye candy, we’re back with the newest additions to our Halo bridal collection. You’ll remember the halo diamond engagement rings we blogged about here and here, but these micropave settings feature lovely new (and new-to-us) diamonds that are the freshest pieces to fill our bridal…
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To a fashion/jewelry blog or those who are familiar with who’s who in the diamond industry, Christie’s is a very familiar name known for their stunning diamond jewelry finds. One might say, that they are a staple to the diamond industry blog-o-sphere. Well, they have done it again, and it is truly a treasure find…
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