Djula is one of the most famous jewelry lines sold in Europe today. It is fashion forward, yet its lines have a classic design feel. These breathtaking pieces are worn by some of the most fashionable celebrities such as French actress and author Judith Godreche, Spanish model and actress Ines Sastre, and even French actress…
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Choosing between all the proposal ideas can be baffling. Maybe you have already purchased a diamond engagement ring. How do you present that special diamond engagement ring to her to ask if she is willing to tie the knot? Whether you plan on marrying in a Church, Temple or at City Hall, it is a…
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For years people have been obsessed with the idea of expensive diamonds. We’re captivated by giant expensive diamonds like the famous Hope diamond. The Hope rings up at a staggering $350 million, far out of most people’s price range for jewelry. But if you are in the market for some flashy diamonds closer to $1…
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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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No baby in the world has been the focus of so much attention from conception until birth as has little Crown Prince George, son of Prince William and his wife, the Duchess of Cambridge. Before conception, actually, there was eager speculation about his entry into the royal household soon. Now the day has come, and…
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Great pieces of jewelry do not have to cost a fortune. Though pricier pieces tend to have the prestige of expense and the name brand behind them, even cheap pieces can be incredibly chic and fantastic with any outfit. Honey and Bloom Gold Bits is a fantastic brand that brings the chic trends of the…
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Women begin dreaming of the perfect wedding dress when they are just girls. Those dreams just intensify the older you get. Finding a dress that can live up to those expectations is a daunting task. But that task may have just got a little easier thanks to Krikor Jobotian. Lebanese designer Krikor Jabotian has been…
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Kimberly McDonald is a New York City jewelry designer with roots in North Carolina. Her personal “reuse rather than reap” philosophy honors both her love of nature and passion for high-fashion jewelry. Kimberly McDonald jewelry is unmistakably unique. She has taken the world of high-end, high-fashion jewelry by storm. To make her prized adornments, McDonald…
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Rolex is bringing its beautiful Rolex Experience to Shanghai, China. Located on over 800 square meters in the House of Roosevelt, the ground floor windows that face the street are not a facade to a retail store. This Rolex Experience shows off the brand’s luxury heritage in one of the largest luxury watch markets in…
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We’ve been on a Tiffany shopping spree! And as fun as that sounds, it really benefits you more than it does us. While we’ve been busy snapping up pieces left and right from customers who want to sell pre owned Tiffany jewelry they no longer want or need, you’ve been waiting patiently for a perfectly…
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Colored diamonds are a promising – not to mention fun – alternative form of investment. If you are uncomfortable with the risks that the stock market poses or tired of its ups and downs, then you might be interested in colored diamonds. They have historically been more stable than the stock market, and they offer…
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People often ask if it is proper for the bride and groom to present their parents with wedding gifts. The answer is, “absolutely yes.” The minute you say “I Do,” the family structure changes dramatically. Let them know you will always be their child in spite of being in your own home. Thank them for…
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Not everyone may remember, but over thirty years ago, Elizabeth Taylor was in the news for leasing a yacht to house her dogs offshore while she made a film in England so they would be subjected to the six month quarantine required by the UK. You have to wonder if any of them were wearing…
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In our usual perusal of How He Asked, we can pretty much guarantee that we’re going to cry at some point. The proposals are just so cute, so heartfelt, and so meaningful. But it’s a rare proposal that entertains us too, and Trent’s poster proposal was one of those. Not only did Trent win points…
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It’s the seemingly insignificant details that really make a watch unusual these days, and it’s those tiny differences that set this extraordinary Paul Newman Daytona apart from its brethren. The stunning timepiece set chronologists’ hearts on fire when it went up for auction at Antiquorum in Geneva. Here are all the details to get you…
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Everyone knows the one-time First Lady of France, Carla Bruni Sarkozy, started her career as a fashion model. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that she should end up the motivating muse to jewelry giant Bulgari. Still, you may find it stunning just how many pieces ended up in this breathtaking collection. As debuted at…
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Ever feel like the only thing missing from your relationship with that special someone is a piece of jewelry with their blood in it? Didn’t think so. While most people cringe at the very sight or mention of blood, a Florida jeweler has created a line that is specifically geared toward the use of your…
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Diamonds may be a girl’s best girl, but James Bond was every woman’s dream. In the 1960’s women went wild over the infamous James Bond. He was the British actor, with charm a great accent and a body to match. Luckily, for James Bond fans, there was more than one James Bond on the screen.…
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To understand the appeal of Etruscan Revival jewelry, you have to understand the appeal of the original Etruscan jewelry unearthed in tombs just outside Rome in the early 1800s. Intricately wrought golden earrings and necklaces were meticulously ornamented with tiny gold beads and twisted wires densely applied to the surface. Nobody had seen gold worked…
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There is an unquenchable market for products that make us look younger and feel better about ourselves. Go to any department store and look in the cosmetic aisle for an assortment of anti-aging creams, lotions and potions. They can run from a few dollars to a few hundred dollars a jar: such is the case…
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This week shows us jewelry and watch auctions at both Christie’s and Bonham’s. At Christie’s we spotted a Chopard Happy Fish watch (plus plenty more familiar looking pre owned watches) along with a gorgeous gold Tank Americaine, which is somewhat hard to come by pre owned (of all the clients who want to sell watches,…
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Last night’s Met Ball was bound to be interesting regardless of the theme, but this year’s Punk theme from chaos to couture made things extra exciting. Of course, we wondered how this motif would be carried out, and a disappointingly small number of stars, models and designers actually dressed remotely punk (sorry, extra eyeliner doesn’t…
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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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No doubt, like most girls, you dreamed of growing up to one day become a princess. Though most commoners, aside from the magnificent Kate Middleton, never become royalty, there’s still a chance to feel as beautiful as a princess — on your wedding day. In anticipation of that wish-fulfilling event, here are five of the…
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Happy Friday, readers! You know we love to get into some fashion fun at the end of every week, and today we’re putting a different twist on it. What’s better than denim? Denim with diamonds, of course. And we’re ready to break out our favorite pair of blues for a cause close to our hearts:…
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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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It was discovered in the 1980s, found in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It was not a distinguished discovery as it was found in a pile of kimberlite. A poor little girl had come across it and at first it looked to be a mass of unpolished stone (890 carats, to be precise). Initially it…
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We’ve talked before about the right jewelry for your wedding dress (and there’s an update coming soon!) But there’s one piece of jewelry that’s nearly universally flattering with every wedding dress (besides those sparkly engagement and wedding rings!) Of course, we’re talking about earrings. The type of wedding earrings you’ll wear is dictated first by…
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You have said yes, the date is set and the wedding gown of your dreams is tucked secretly away in the back of your closet in a plastic zippered shroud. The photographer and caterer are hired. Bridesmaids have been fitted for dresses that took you weeks to decide on. The rehearsal and dinner afterwards should…
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Men have promised women the sun, moon and stars forever. A demonstration of that, in the form of jewelry will be on display thru the first week of September at the Forbes Galleries in New York City. The galleries are presenting “Out of this World – Jewelry in the Space Age”. This amazing display, which…
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This month we saw an outpouring of love usually reserved for the hours we spend swooning over our colored jewels case. But the love our Facebook fans share for each other surpassed even our love for our fabulous estate jewelry in our Boca Raton jewelry store. We saw over 54 couples declare their love for…
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Last night we tuned in to the longest red carpet/Oscars in history! At least that’s how it felt. While we had our fellow jewelry lovers to Twitter commiserate with, we were left wondering, constantly, where the star power was. Where were the era-defining gowns? Where was the spark? Where were Angelina and Brad? And once…
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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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Miley With Black Spinel, Black Diamond and Green Garnet Bracelet Lorraine Schwartz is a watch and jewelry fashionista with a big heart. The designer of high-end jewelry is a board member for Gabrielle’s Angels Foundation. This foundation raises funds for research in the quest to cure cancer. The foundation was started in 1996 by Denise…
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Celebrities love to brandish unique, statement-making rings that reveal their fashion-forward style, but most regular people want an engagement ring that represents their timeless, lasting love in a classic way. It comes as no surprise then, that the most popular rings are those sporting definitive, refined and effortlessly elegant round brilliant or princess cut diamonds.…
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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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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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Love is in the air and we’re smitten with all thing Valentine’s Day. If you’re expecting an engagement ring next Thursday, what’s the harm in envisioning a little wedding glamour? On this Wedding Wednesday, we can’t help but skew towards all things glittery and cute! This pink and red wedding inspiration board is perfect with…
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February is upon us! And it’s one of our most favorite times of the year – we’re busy exhibiting at some of the nation’s top antique jewelry shows, the showroom is abuzz with customers shopping for trinkets for their Valentines, and Cupid has us working overtime. This special time of year brings eager, savvy gents…
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Darling brides, we know how hard you’re working to plan your wedding. The moment you slipped that gorgeous engagement ring on your finger, you’ve been the queen of the spreadsheet, the master of your budget tool, the empress of your wedding binder. You’ve trimmed your guest list within an inch of its life, you’ve negotiated…
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Cute Wedding Nail Ideas to Match your Engagement Ring We know our brides are already rocking some major hand accessories in the form of a sparkly new engagement ring from Boca Raton’s most fabulous jeweler. But with scores of brand new brides-to-be ready to show off that rock, the need for great manicure ideas has…
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Dedication to Jaeger-LeCoultre Jubilee Collection Precision timepieces have been capturing the creativity and innovation of watchmakers for over 180 years. Watchmaking art demands unique imagination and great technical skill, as Antoine LeCoultre made expansive strides to instill his creations with such prestigious movement encased in beauty that he pushed watchmaking to new boundaries. Antoine LeCoultre…
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Tuesday Shoesday: Yellow Diamonds and Yellow Gold Yellow diamonds, also known as canary diamonds, never fail to take our breath away. And we recently had an opportunity to buy yellow diamonds and turn them into fabulous canary diamond stud earrings. Both of them are set in 14 karat yellow gold, and we’ve paired them with…
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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 the traditional bridal shower is an I DON’T in our series: I Do/ I Don’t, where we split the pros and cons between the hottest wedding trends. Out of the Box Bridal Shower Ideas The bridal shower is a centuries old tradition. The shower, for the most part, replaced the notion of…
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Even though jewelry is typically a very personal gift, taking it a step farther and having the jewelry engraved truly turns a piece of jewelry into a timeless family heirloom. Following are perfect occasions to have jewelry engraved and the jewelry engraving services offered through Raymond Lee Jewelers. A truly personalized gift carries a special…
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New Years Eve is a night to sparkle and shine! Check out these 10 earring styles that will make you the brightest star at the party! These 18K White Gold Raindrop Pave Diamond Drop Earrings are incredibly fabulous! These Vintage Ruby and Diamond Earrings will compliment a sparkly red party dress or a classy gold…
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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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