This week’s footwear favorites are perfectly on trend for tomorrow’s big holiday. Jimmy Choo, Christian Louboutin and Nicholas Kirkwood may not be American, but their gorgeous shoes are certainly patriotic! We love each of these heels paired with rubellite, garnet and vintage ruby rings for the Fourth of July. Jimmy Choo + 14K Yellow Gold…
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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 braving the…
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Breaking out from behind the shadow of the Princess Cut has not been an easy feat for marquise diamonds. Despite its glamorous history (King Louis XV of France commissioned the cut, meant to mimic the mouth of his mistress, The Marchioness Madame de Pompadour), the slender, double-edged diamond was once guilty by association with the…
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Where travel once was a luxury, it’s now a necessity. With the increase in outgoing flights, luggage often gets misplaced or lost in airports all over the world. From putting neon signs on our luggage to buying customized luggage with our names engraved on them, one can never be too cautious when flying, especially if…
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Today’s Thirsty Thursday brings us simultaneously patriotic and glamorous offerings. One the left, we’ve got a beautiful vintage opal, diamond and 14kt gold cocktail ring with diamond cluster accents. To the right, a bespoke cocktail created by Post Prohibition for a D.C./Baltimore event. Appropriate for Independence Day next week, it’s called “Justice for All“, and…
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Many women begin dreaming of their wedding day when they are little girls. From hair and makeup to the dress & accessories, wedding planning begins well in advance. As time passes, trends change and brides-to-be often toss around different ideas for their wedding to create a more up to date dream day. Let’s take a look at the 2012 summer wedding…
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Engagement Ring Trends 2012 The most timeless jewel in a woman’s collection is her engagement ring. That isn’t to say careful consideration shouldn’t be applied in picking the best ring for that special someone to keep it stylish with the changing times. After all, this is a ring she’ll see for the rest of her…
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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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From the moment Audrey Hepburn, as Holly Golightly, decorated her bare chest with pearls in the 1961 classic Breakfast at Tiffany’s, pearls instantly took on an aura of luxury. The little black dress and pearl combination is one of the most iconic fashion moments of the twentieth century. Maybe even the most renown fashion combination of all…
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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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Vintage Audemars Piguet Skeleton There are certain wardrobe staples that every stylish man needs to own: a classic blue blazer, the perfect dress shoe, a well-tailored suit – these are all givens. But as we’ve stated many a time before, no ensemble is truly complete without the finishing touches that elevate an outfit to refinement.…
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Twitter Proposal We know, we know, in certain circle the idea of proposal via tweet is nothing short of eye-roll inducing. But humor us, and watch the video below: When we first saw this story on JCK, we were intrigued. After reading Adam’s Twitter feed, we were smitten! Adam created this Twitter account back in…
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Porto Moniz Madeira Lava Pools 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.…
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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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Tiffany & Co. for Great Gatsby Baz Luhrmann’s remake of the great American novel isn’t due until Christmas this year, but book, movie and fashion fans alike are already salivating. The film’s trailer, released a few weeks ago, confirmed what many already suspected – that the movie would be chock full of amazing costumes. Daisy…
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Great Gatsby Inspired Wedding Wedding Wednesday Photo of the Day True story – one of the best parts of Wedding Wednesday is ogling bridal pretties – engagement rings, ceremony & reception decor, flowers and gorgeous gowns. But sometimes, after perusing all of our favorite wedding blogs, one shot steals the show. This photo taken at…
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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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Diamond Engagement Ring Boca Raton Dear readers, you know that feeling you got as a kid on Christmas morning, or right before tearing into a pile of birthday presents with your name all over it? That’s the feeling we get when perusing the Raymond Lee Jewelers bridal cases & spotting new diamonds! Granted, no diamond…
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Top 10 Met Gala 2012 Looks Last night’s “Oscars of the East Coast” and “Night of 1,000 Dresses” brought out every supermodel, celebrity, and designer to the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute to honor Miuccia Prada. The red carpet preceding the event was touted last night by Tommy Hilfiger as “The Superbowl of Fashion.”…
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Social Media & TheJewelry Industry It has been almost two decades since the Internet has really started taking hold on so many fronts that has literally changed our world. With the advent of technologies designed to create hyper-speed computers for household use, opportunities now exist where online shopping has become more of a normal…
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Cartier, Rolex, and Tag Heuer Feature Your Watches Luxurious, stunning, exciting, beautiful, and elegant are five terms used often when the brand names of luxury watches is part of a conversation. The comparisons among Rolex, Cartier, and Tag Heuer can be stark in contrast, style, and cost. Among these four very popular watchmakers, each draw…
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Spring Fashion Trends: April’s Hottest Accessories and Clothes It’s Fashion Friday here on the Raymond Lee Jewelers Blog, and we’re just a tad obsessed with April’s hottest trends. April’s must-have fashion and accessories are updated classics, colorful pastels and blasts from the past. We’ve chosen our favorites below! Ahoy! – We love a sailor striped…
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