Spotlight on: The British Crown Jewels Well, Kate certainly scored big when she became the wife to Prince William. I mean, a girl loves diamonds, but jeez Louise, what a girl would do to wear the gorgeous pieces that belong to the collection of the British Crown Jewels! To see the collection in person, take…
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Florida is home to more golf courses per capita than any other state in the country, and any other place on earth. With professional golfers and a slew of amateurs, you’re bound to hit the links in South Florida at some point or another. This will guide you through the best courses in South Florida…
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While the most common shape of a watch’s dial is round, the unconventional personality calls for a watch of a different shape. Luxury timepiece designers have accommodated the unconventional with uniquely shaped watch dials. These watches of different shapes may be worn every day or just occasionally for a change of pace.Keep up with the…
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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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Mixing various tones of precious metals is a trend that’s been in the works for some time now. Mixing colored gemstones, while not as popular, is a great way to let your creativity shine through your wardrobe. Mixing gemstones creates a fun, fashionable, and eye-catching accessory! To dress up bland outfits or accentuate a color…
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Today we’re craving alternative engagement rings. Alternative meaning not-your-solitaire-round-brilliant. And engagement ring is a piece that you’ll wear for the rest of your life, and if your style is more unique, your ring should be too. Plenty of women are not interested in diamonds at all, eschewing the carbon for more colorful gemstones, rich black…
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Yesterday, we told you how Kim Kardashian’s divorce proceedings are stalled. The sticking point? She doesn’t want to give her 20.5 carat diamond engagement ring back to estranged husband Kris Humphries.While Kim might fashion herself as a modern day Liz Taylor, intent on saving all her suitors’ gifted baubles to a collection, she’s actually in…
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This week’s happy hour is merry & bright, and we’re spreading the holiday cheer(s!) with these festive holiday cocktails. Martha Stewart’s has us covered for imbibing and our cocktail contribution makes for fabulous sleigh riding. Four stunning red topaz in round & pear shaped are accented by pink sapphires and diamonds, all set in an…
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Not every man has the hindsight to purchase an engagement ring with a matching wedding band. Don’t fret, ladies and gents, as there are plenty of options for wedding bands that will match and compliment your engagement ring and completely impress everyone who takes a glance at the set! This 14k Yellow gold and…
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We’re looking forward to a Blue Christmas thanks to today’s footwear picks. Coincidentally, they’re pretty fabulous for and mid-Hanukkah festivities you’ve got lined up too. And naturally, we can’t provide footwear without obsessing over what we’ll wear it with, and luckily we have some pretty fabulous blue sapphire jewelry to suit our needs! Jimmy Choo…
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The House of Mauboussin reflects Old World elegance and fine craftsmanship in jewelry and luxury timepieces. The French brand was founded in 1825 by a talented artisan jeweler known as M. Rocher. The jewelry line grew and went on to receive award-winning recognition. Mouboussin jewelry gained much popularity in the Art Deco movement of the…
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Today’s fancy footwear picks are cute as a button, and so are the button earrings we’ve plucked from our showcases to pair with them. The holidays are the ideal time to bust out gumdrop inspired button earrings – they look sweetly sophisticated with lovely holiday updos, and add the perfect amount of flash to your…
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You have to admit: your birthstone really does encompass various qualities of yourself. Isn’t it fitting that there are three different December birthstones Tanzanite, Turquoise and Zircon to encompass the varying personalities and attributes that December babies have to offer. Tanzanite is one of the more recently discovered gemstones dating back only to the…
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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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The world has been fascinated by what remained on the Atlantic’s floor from Titanic’s wreckage for 100 years. Now the jewelry recovered from 1987’s research and recovery will be on public display with a three-city tour. Expensive and exquisite jewelry of wealthy travelers is sure to be of interest to many. The collection is said…
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This week we’re all about November’s beautiful birthstone & we don’t want to wake up from our citrine dream. Today’s Tuesday Shoesday picks are warm gold, bright orange, and pale lemon, but they all coordinate fabulously with the citrine cocktail rings front and center in our vintage case this month. When the lovely citrine is…
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Gear up for an amazing Christie’s auction just in time for the holiday season! Out of Christie’s Hong Kong Auction house, the auction will be available for registered buyers locally and online. On November 27th, Christie’s World-Renowned Auction house is presenting Hong Kong Magnificent Jewels. This one-of-a-kind auction will feature 304 lots. The crowned jewel…
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Rare Burmese rubies, highlighted by a beautiful “Pigeon’s Blood” necklace are being highly anticipated in Christie’s upcoming Hong Kong Magnificent Jewels auction on November 27. Diamond, emerald, and sapphire jewelry will also be available at the auction, which has a pre-sale estimate of $70 million for the jewelry to be sold. Photo courtesy of Christie’s…
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Well, we hope you’ve earned your I Voted sticker on this election day! Just in case you haven’t, and you’ve been waiting to head to your polling location because you can’t decide what shoes would best reflect your political affiliation, fear not. We’ve got your back! Our fancy footwear will have your feet looking fabulous…
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1. Chinti and Parker Aran sweater – the cozy knit in oatmeal gray is a November staple. The oversized look is one of the biggest fall fashion trends for 2012, and pairs perfectly with skinny leather leggings. 2. 18kt yellow gold, citrine, yellow sapphire and diamond Maharaja ring – This stunning cocktail ring represents November’s…
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Before we get into details of the eye popping case being offered by the Natural Sapphire Company, we need to share a few words about the Apple IPad Mini. They iPad Mini is the latest hot Apple creation that sold old in on-line pre-orders recently. The Mini is half the size of the original iPad,…
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November marks a number of things in American Society: the much-anticipated Thanksgiving dinner, the long-awaited end of hurricane season and this year brings us a cut-throat election. November also brings new birthstones to the table: topaz and citrine. While the most traditional form of Topaz is the Imperial Topaz, adopted by the Russian Czars in…
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If it’s October, it’s time to go pink! And there’s no reason this shouldn’t extend into our weekly happy hour. But toss your idea of sugary mixers and overly sweet Cosmos. Today’s pink cocktails are all quality ingredients, style, and a hefty dose of ice. First up, we have a delicious white gold and pink…
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If this morning’s post about jaw dropping diamonds didn’t satisfy your craving for bling, perhaps this might be more your speed. Victoria’s Secret announced today that the chosen angle to wear this year’s Fantasy Bra is the one and only Alessandra Ambrosio. Ambrosio continues the tradition of new mom’s returning to the runway in awesome…
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Yesterday we gave our rundown of the Best Emmy Jewelry and Sunday we live tweeted the red carpet – both gave us plenty of time to process, dissect and analyze the Emmy Jewelry we saw and pinpoint a few trends. Red Carpet season launches so many of the next year’s trends (both in fashion and…
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It’s time for our weekly roundup of the hottest designer shoes, and we’re feeling a fall palette. Zesty orange channels pumpkin spice for the season, and Jimmy Choo, Elie Tahari, and Elizabeth and James bring their autumnal a-game. Also keeping things spicy: our citrine cocktail rings! From vintage, to decadent, to playful, these citrine and…
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Last night we joined in with the rest of the jewelry industry to live tweet the Emmy’s red carpet expecting an abundance of fabulous jewels. Well, it wasn’t the Oscars, and with nary a necklace in sight, the stars stuck to a major theme: statement earrings. We also saw our fair share of fabulous statement…
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Well, now that we’ve gotten the song stuck in your head, allow us to propose a toast. We proved today that we could never devote ourselves to just one gemstone for an entire month, and September’s serene sapphires have us yearning for fire-y ruby red. Luckily, our ruby selection is overflowing, and with the help…
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The loafer (aka smoking slipper, flat, slipper, skimmer, and several other variations) remains one of Fall’s hottest shoes. Today we’re paying homage with our favorite selections from Madewell and Charles Philip Shanghai. The perennial pattern favorite of Autumn always involves spots, and this season organic dots are in – think dalmatian giraffe, antelope – the…
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Although most luxury watchmakers have paved flawless reputations for themselves, there are a few models that far surpass the rest. These four are them: either through styling, versatility, durability or functionality, these watches have what it takes to be the best, with price tags quite modest in the world of luxury timepieces. Cartier’s midsize Tank…
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Birthstone engagement rings rarely enter the spotlight: the sentiment is generally executed through gifting the more traditional diamond engagement rings. While this traditional idea is romantic and beautiful, it’s much more personalized to give the love of your life a token that relates only to them: one with a feature of their personal birth stone.…
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As summer winds down, the kids are back to school, and the crisp air of autumn TS Isaac approaches, we’ve got a craving for all things fall. And what’s more reminiscent of fall than apple cider? And teachers, an apple treat for you to celebrate the near completion of the first week of school. This Ginger…
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Stop the presses. Your favorite (only?) Sk8r Gurl is engaged. Avril Lavigne, who was last tied to Brody Jenner of The Hills and Kardashian fame, kept her boyfriend on the down-low until he became her fiance. Her surprise Intended? Nickelback lead singer Chad Kroeger. The two apparently grew close while Kroeger worked with Lavigne during…
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Nail art is one of the biggest trends sweeping the beauty world. On Pinterest & Tumblr, there are entire accounts dedicated to nail art inspiration and decorated digits. We think nail art is a fun way to express your creativity – especially when paired with any of our gorgeous vintage rings, estate rings or antique…
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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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Karl Lagerfeld never fails to impress us. On July 24, he excited us once again when he launched his Olympics-inspired line at Selfridges. Lagerfeld attended an exclusive party at the London department store that evening to kick-off his exclusive shops within the store. A womenswear space popped-up on the third floor, where the capsule collection…
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June’s Couture Show in Las Vegas shed a lot of light on a number of fashionable trends and phases. In the accessories category, there are many precious and semi-precious stones hitting the top ranks. Those and other trends are featured below. One of a kind pieces of jewelry were amongst the top fashion trends at…
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The fall 2012 color forecast calls for purple rain. That’s according to color authority Pantone, an organization that regularly surveys New York Fashion Week designers and others to determine color trends. Pantone expects that a more subdued, “grayed down” version of this otherwise robust color is among the hues that will be particularly popular this…
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Today we’re kicking off a new Wedding Wednesday series: wedding wardrobe inspiration! We’ve paired our favorite of-the-moment wedding apparel with timeless accessories for perfect bridal looks. Today we’re swooning for this Kaufmanfranco princess gown in a warm silk with a full, cascading skirt. The silhouette is as classic as it gets, but a deep v…
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It’s been a while since we shared some of our favorite engagement rings from the online showroom, so today we thought we’d indulge. Our newest cravings have made us sweet on marquise engagement rings – especially our largest! Marquise engagement rings became enormously popular in the late 70’s – early 90’s, but have been keeping…
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Kate Middleton Jewelry The Duchess Kate Middleton has been dubbed a modern day style icon. With class and elegance, Kate has brought back the classical royal fashion icon that Princess Diana once symbolized. Retailers and the media have caught onto the phenomenon and have quickly replicated everything from her shoes to her clothes to her jewelry. Starting with her…
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A woman’s engagement ring says a lot about their personal style, but it also reveals much about her personality as well. The ring a woman chooses to wear, or helps her future hubby pick out, can show if she is low-key, high maintenance, or likes her style subtle. So, what does your engagement ring say…
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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, you’ll find Raymond Lee…
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Happy Independence Day, readers! It’s the Fourth of July, and it’s Wedding Wednesday – what better way to celebrate than with gorgeous engagement rings? We love that these vintage style and art deco style engagement rings have eye catching colored stones. Yellow diamonds, sapphire engagement rings, and ruby halo rings provide a perfect pop of…
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Designer jewelry is on our short list of favorite things, and no House does unrestrained opulence like Versace. Donatella Versace announced yesterday that Versace would finally enter the realm of fine jewelry with a collection premiering at Paris Hate Couture Fashion Week. The line itself is comprised of 16 original, hand crafted rings set with…
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In the history of watches and their evolution into the spectacular, luxurious timepieces that they are today, the first self winding mechanism was invented for pocket watches in 1770. The first automatic wristwatch was later adapted in 1923, the craft of a British watch repairer named John Harwood. In the decades after 1923, a number…
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