For well over a century, Van Cleef & Arpels has spelled romance in jewelry. The Van Cleef love story began in 1895 when Estelle Arpels and Alfred Van Cleef declared their deep passion and love for all things beautiful into the creation of jewels that would befit celebrities and royalty, most especially those lucky in…
Read more
We’re big fans of nail art around here. Whether you’re getting a manicure to match your engagement ring or just having fun with the hottest trend in beauty, nail art is such a fun way to add another dash of personality to your look. It’s no coincidence that we love anything to add some sass…
Read more
No other brand name in the world of fine jewelry can surpass Cartier. The Paris-based jewelry designer, manufacturer and distributor of luxury watches and jewelry has been “the jeweler of kings and the king of jewelers” since 1847. The brand’s latest collection is 41 pieces of authentic jewelry and watch-making pieces that create a metamorphosis…
Read more
Raymond Yard was only 13 years old when a life-long career in the jewelry industry would begin for him. He was destined to found a brand that would be handed down through generations. The year was 1898 and the place was Marcus & Co., a premier jewelry house in New York. He began working opening…
Read more
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…
Read more
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…
Read more
It’s no secret we’re all about luxury for less. Where else can you get authentic Cartier Love bangles on sale? Where else can you find the largest selection of pre owned luxury watches? Where else will you find names like Tiffany & Co., Bvlgari and Van Cleef and Arpels? And where else will you find…
Read more
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,…
Read more
Happy Valentine’s Day readers! We’re toasting to you, to love, and to all things cute and pink today. And the perfect Valentine’s Day cocktails can always be found in our Boca Raton jewelry store. As a matter of fact, the perfect cocktail rings in general always can! Today though, we’ve done a doozy in pink…
Read more
V-Day is just around the corner, and we’re feeling the love. Everywhere we turn we’re bombarded by cute couples (thanks to our Facebook photo contest), sweet treats, and perfectly hued gems. We love rose gold, pink sapphires and ruby jewelry even more in February than any other time of the year. We couldn’t resist pairing…
Read more
Piecing Together the Perfect Arm Party Last month, I introduced the concept of needing an Arm Party in the post Party Jewelry You’ll Need Going Into the New Year. While I introduced the concept, lets expound by looking at a few amazing pieces from the Raymond Lee Jeweler’s Showroom that would work well at creating…
Read more
Best Golden Globes Jewelry Last night kicked off 2013 Award Season! We had a blast Live Tweeting the red carpet arrivals with the rest of the jewelry industry. It also provided us plenty of handy notes to remember precisely whose looks we loved and whose we would leave. We also saw plenty of trends emerging…
Read more
This week we’re toasting to fancy yellow cocktails! Our fabulous sapphire cocktail ring features an octagonal fancy yellow sapphire set in platinum with diamonds. Really, it’s so stunning it could be worn as an engagement ring, but today we’re wearing it for imbibing instead of impending nuptials. A slim frame of diamond pave surrounds the…
Read more
With the holidays vast approaching, it’s no wonder that many are sitting around, contemplating the best gift ideas ever. It’s really no use–the internet answers all of these questions for you!! Check out some great jewelry ideas for the ladies this holiday season. Whether you’re gifting to your mom, your sister, daughter, wife, or girlfriend–they…
Read more
One of the most exciting parts of the year in South Florida is Stone Crab season! Florida Stone Crabs can only be harvested from the ocean in the time frame of October 15th into May 15th of the following year. They’re found in the waters spanning Connecticut down to Belize in the Atlantic Ocean, in…
Read more
Every woman knows that a wardrobe is not complete without certain staples. A little black dress. The perfectly tailored suit. Live-in-them jeans. That special occasion dress that makes you feel absolutely stunning. But a woman’s jewelry wardrobe is equally important. These are the pieces of jewelry every woman should own. This week, we’re heading back…
Read more
We interrupt this Masculine Monday (sorry guys) for an extremely important update. Sneaky superstars Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds got married secretly last week, and each day we’ve dutifully checked the tabloids for ring sightings – nothing. And while we’ve yet to see snapshots of the exclusive custom Marchesa gowns (for the bride and her…
Read more
Diamonds have been the inspiration of quotes, songs, movies and stories for centuries. They have been declared a girl’s best friend and deemed to last forever. Famous diamonds have been bought and sold globally by world renowned jewelers for centuries. Some are priceless and on display at the major museums of the world. These famous…
Read more
The world waited with baited breath on Sunday night for the answer to one all important question: Who would Emily choose? If you were one of the breathless anticipators, we hope you are very pleased with Emily, the Bachelorette, Maynard’s choice of one F Jef. Everyone else, please partake in some sparkles with us.…
Read more
The heat has us stripping down to our bare essentials, but these are a few Summer essentials you’ll want to keep on no matter what. Sexy Shades They shield the sun, protect your eyes and not to mention they’re pretty darn cute. No matter where you go this Summer, make sure to step out in…
Read more
Katie Holmes said “sayonara” to husband Tom Cruise last Friday, and in the past week the public has come to the conclusion that Katie is gladly severing ties with Tom. Many speculate that the couple’s disagreement over the Scientologist faith and how to raise their daughter, Suri, caused the split. No confirmation has been made…
Read more
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…
Read more
Vintage Clothes and Jewelry Using your old wardrobe in new ways is an essential to keeping yourself stylish on a budget. In the world of fashion, trends change swiftly so it’s smart to not do away with your quality clothes only because they are out of style. Instead, store them away in a spot where…
Read more
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…
Read more
Rose Gold Chain Bracelet Feature Friday is Fashion Friday and TGIF! We’re featuring one of our favorite pieces from the showroom fashioned two ways for whatever your weekend holds. This week’s outfit choices revolve around this amazing chain link diamond pave and rose gold bracelet. Would you err towards the trendy side by pairing it…
Read more
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…
Read more
