The Hottest Wedding Trends 2013 Will Bring 2013 is looking to revolutionize the way you celebrate your big day! With new trends in play during 2012, you’ll really kick them into gear with personalized trends to fit into your plans. Check out these top 5 wedding trends to look forward to in 2013! 5. Prints…
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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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Intricate lace and tatted needle-working designs have always influenced luxury fashion and evening wear. Bridal fashion typically introduces lace designs, as well as vintage gowns and couture sweaters. One of the most feminine types of needlework, lace is also influencing jewelry design in today’s fashion world. Lace jewelry can be noticed dangling from the ears…
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Two tone watches are absolutely timeless! Watchmakers have been utilizing this design technique since the 1900s and many vintage two-toned styles can still be found for resale today. Up-to-date watchmakers are also releasing two-toned watchbands on a regular basis. Two-toned wristwatches are incredibly versatile. They can be worn with platinum, silver and white gold jewelry…
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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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Founded in 1830, Baume et Mercier is considered a luxury Swiss watchmaker, rivaling industry giants and sister companies Piaget and Cartier. Operated and managed by Richemont, Baume et Mercier is represented in over 75 countries. The company produces over 200,000 sporty chronograph time pieces annually. While Baume et Mercier made it’s name through their offering…
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If you think of brooches, you’re usually thinking early 1950s-1970s fashion—or even as far back as Victorian ages! Brooches are a staple of classic women’s fashion and jewelry. They can usually be worn on the clothing instead of a low-hanging necklace pendant, or as a pin to further enhance the outfit. While brooches lost their…
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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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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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Like every luxury jewelry contender, Tiffany & Co. has to stay ahead of the curve. Every season, this jeweler rolls out dozens of new pieces to coincide with changing trends and public interest—and the holidays are no different. Take a peak at this year’s Tiffany and Co holiday 2012 collection. There is still time to…
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Super exciting news: Pantone announced that the 2013 Color of the Year is EMERALD! We couldn’t be happier that one of our favorite gemstones will take over Tangerine Tango’s throne for the duration of 2013. Emeralds possess this mystical beauty, with their embedded clouds, crystals and gardens of green internal characteristics – each one totally…
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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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Last month, we had so much fun Giving Thanks & Giving Back. This month, we’re continuing the fun by giving away some of our favorite pieces to those on the Nice list. Our holiday jewelry giveaway is the perfect way to add a little sparkle to your holiday wish list. And Pinterest is our favorite…
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This holiday season may be the right time for you to push that engagement ring to the top of your gift list. Since the holidays are quickly approaching, it’s best to start your search at a local, trusted jeweler with a full inventory of new and pre-owned engagement rings available for purchase in store and…
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Guess what tomorrow is? If you said “Thanksgiving” then you’re partially right – it’s also the official start of engagement season! The magical time of the year between Thanksgiving and Valentine’s Day when over 30% of all engagements occur. Gents will be getting down on bended knee left and right from here til February, and…
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We share why Eloping vs. a Traditional wedding 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. Inevitably during the wedding process, you will put down the venue pamphlet/vendor contract/guest list, look at your partner and say “Let’s just elope.” Elopement…
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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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This Friday’s selections from our online showroom are red hot. Something about the fiery ruby always catches our attention, and the newest pieces in our eBay and 1st Dibs stores are positively drool-worthy. From invisibly set vintage pieces to stunning diamond and ruby combos, we can’t get enough of this ruby jewelry. Related articles Burmese…
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It’s always a great start to the weekend when we add more Van Cleef and Arpels Alhambra to the showcase! This week, we’re shining the spotlight on a classic vintage Alhambra necklace in turquoise and 18kt yellow gold. With 20 clover motifs, this Van Cleef and Arpels Alhambra necklace is a considerable 34″ long. It’s…
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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…
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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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One of our favorite daily reads, A Blog to Read, has got a makeover, along with a new name. Now called appropriately called A Blog to Watch, the sleek new look is a great backdrop for the enthusiastic and honest watch reviews we love to read. Recently, ABW featured a great series on Ulysse Nardin…
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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. TGIF! Today we’re torn between outfit options for this amazing vintage Cartier Baignoire. Not only is it a rare find from the 70’s, this men’s watch features an Audemars Piguet…
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We’re very vocal about diamond buying on a budget here at Raymond Lee Jewelers. And we’re dedicated to proving to every customer that buying a diamond shouldn’t and doesn’t need to break the bank. Whether we’re breaking down the 4 C’s of Diamond buying, sharing our favorite budgetengagement rings, or telling you the best time…
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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. Today’s featured piece is one of our favorites – the Van Cleef and Arpels Alhambra necklace, also known as the Van Cleef and Arpels clover necklace. The Alhambra collection was…
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There is nothing like a man in a suit. Whether you’re looking to encompass a fashion statement that screams class and respect, you’re owning up to your authoritative role, or you’re attending a formal affair—and everything in between, there is no better way to sa it than in a suit. Men: Have you ever wondered…
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Our unique vintage engagement ring eye candy worked up a thirst for all things unique on this lovely Wedding Wednesday. And while we swoon over brides who are visions in white, we love it when we see Vera Wang go dark, Oscar de la Renta go red, and pretty much everyone do something totally different.…
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Bringing us the best in fashion since 1943, New York Fashion Week is a semi-annual event that showcases the top designs for spring and summer in February, and Fall and Winter in September. This past fashion week was no let-down, providing the press a showcase to remember. With changing trends and styles, these are the…
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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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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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Men’s fashions for fall, 2012 feature bold colors and daring pattern combinations. Three piece-suits worn with or without ties for business casual wear is the latest look for the well-dressed successful businessman. Complete the look of success by adding one of the Top Five Men’s Watches for Fall for a final touch of class. These…
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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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It’s Fashion Friday ’round here, which necessitates constant monitoring of our favorite fashion websites. And when we checked Refinery29, a lovely illustration caught our eyes – and then we read it, asking ourselves “Are we at a Hipster Wedding?” Anything that can be that funny and pretty simultaneously deserves a round of applause. Allow us…
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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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TAG Heuer watches are the perfect blend of simplicity and ruggedness. They’re one of the most versatile Swiss watch brands, ranging from utility watches to elegant dress watches, and beginning at an extremely reasonable price point, running all the way up to the pricier echelons of Swiss luxury. Vintage Heuer’s (pre-TAG), in particular, possess an…
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The Edwardian era, named after King Edward VII of England, lasted from 1900 to 1910. Jewelry during the Edwardian era was known for style, sophistication and high fashion. King Edward succeeded his Mother Queen Victoria, who had tended to shun high society. Not so for King Edward and his bride. Edward enjoyed travel and had…
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As most of the US prepares for fall’s cooling temperatures, we see nothing but pleasant beach days in our future. And that calls for a Tuesday Shoesday celebration of year-round sandal season. So while Labor Day has signaled the unofficial end of summer, our seaside season is just kicking off, and we certainly wouldn’t mind…
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Save the dates are a relatively new wedding trend that popped up within the last few decades. Save the dates are a great way for couples to give their busy guests a “heads up” so that their nearest and dearest can clear their schedules for the big day. The save the date is often the…
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This pin of fireworks over Yachiyo Lake in Japan stopped us in our tracks! We instantly knew where we were headed for Travel Tuesday, so now we’re packing up our best pyrotechnic peeping ensemble: a fun and flowy short dress mimics the stunning color display, while a vaguely Oriental pattern dangles from our ears (in…
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For the most elegant brooches, the most desired engagement rings and the most stylish watches, there is only one brand you need to think of: Van Cleef and Arpels. The brand, which keeps romance and sensuality at the forefront of its designs, originated out of true love. The brand began in the late 19th century…
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The internet abounds with great ideas and information. It’s also full of ridiculous, impractical and downright dangerous advice (just visit Yahoo answers to get the gist). The full spectrum of crowd-sourced info quality applies to virtually any topic – there will be good advice and terrible advice. Once such subject is how to clean diamond…
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We’re satisfying our afternoon craving for engagement ring eye candy with some marvelous split shank engagement rings! The split shank setting is a gorgeous way to mount a diamond, and can skew modern or completely vintage, depending on the color of the metal, the shape of your center stone, and how elaborate the setting is.…
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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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Today’s happy hour cocktails call for something refreshing, cooling and vibrant – enter these grapefruit cocktails. On the one hand, we have a fabulous vintage carved coral rose ring, set in 14kt gold and studded with ice to keep it cool. In the one hand, we have a delicious concoction courtesy of Camille Styles. These…
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