Wondering what’s hot in the world of fine jewelry this Spring/Summer? Look no further…Here are 5 must-have jewelry trends for 2019. Between drop earrings, pearl jewelry, heart-shaped motifs, chain necklaces, and hoop earrings, Spring/Summer 2019 jewelry trends are hotter than ever. Choose any or all of our top 5 jewelry trends and cruise the sunny…
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A Florida wedding is one that is sure to tout tropical tones. The elegance of South Florida is found all along its coast and it is part of why so many couples choose So Flo as the place to tie the knot! There are venues galore in each and every little town and big bustling…
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All of the choices for your wedding are important and some are arguably very, very difficult. Making choices on everything from the venue to the food to the color schemes takes extensive time and conisderation. The most important of all of these is ofcourse the guest list. These are the people who you will call…
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Designer Wedding Jewelers: Gabriel & Co. Exquisite traditional design alongside cutting edge modern jewelry pieces all made using the latest technology and finest materials available. That is the Gabriel & Co. guarantee. This is a company that produces designer jewelry particularly for engagements and weddings. Further, their reputation is of excellence and emotional renderings. Also…
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Each time there is a royal wedding the media goes beyond itself to cover each and every detail. From the moment an engagement is announced there is fanfare about what the ring is like, what the dress will be and endless other details. While not everyone pores over these articles and discusses each possibility, who…
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Selecting something unique for your wedding day’s something blue is easy when you decide to make it jewelry! There are infinite possibilities for every style and budget. From subtle stud earrings to large flashy necklaces with precious stone pendants, something blue can be a detail or the main event when it comes to your wedding…
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All About Cushion Cut Diamonds It might be a necklace, bracelet, ring or earrings. Jewelry of all types has been loved by women and, of course, men for centuries. Diamonds especially have captivated the hearts and minds of men and women who want to marry and grow their families. It is a symbol of the…
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There are many misconceptions out there about estate jewelry. Often times people confuse it with antiques or vintage jewelry. Or they say it’s bad karma to where estate pieces. That’s why we’re here to set the record straight. Our goal is to help you understand exactly what estate jewelry is, where it originated from, and…
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Diamond and Sapphire Ring: Get Kate Middleton’s Look! Have you seen Kate Middleton’s infamous diamond and sapphire ring? The Royal Family has been on a lot of our minds lately. As both William and Harry reach marrying age, we all wonder about their futures, how their families will grow, and what it’s truly like to…
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Met Gala 2018: Celebrity, Jewelry and Fashion Referred to as “the Super Bowl of social fashion events” by former Vogue editor André Leon Talley, the Met Gala is considered New York City’s biggest party of the year. Held annually by the Metropolitan Museum to mark the opening of the Costume Institute’s fashion exhibit, it is…
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A Lucky Find: Van Cleef & Arpels and their Alhambra Line. What’s In a Name? If it’s the right name, quite a lot. Such is the case with Van Cleef & Arpels, one of the foremost jewelry, watch, and perfume boutiques in the world. The designer jewelry buyers at Diamonds by Raymond Lee will purchase a…
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Rosé All Day: FREE Wine, Jewelry Giveaway and Lots of Sparkle! Grab your best girlfriends, your mom, sister, and aunt (or even grab your significant other) – here is your chance to shine like a diamond at Diamonds by Raymond Lee’s next Rosé All Day event! The “bubbles and baubles” monthly event will be held at our…
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Mother’s Day is THIS Sunday! That’s right, the clock is counting down for you to find the perfect gift – and nothing fits the bill like jewelry. If you’re shopping at the last minute in a panic, jewelry is a universal pleaser. She’ll be touched that and honored that you chose such a special gift…
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Can you believe February 14th is less than a month away? The time to start shopping for Valentine’s Day gifts is now! We, obviously, adore Valentine’s Day. We opened our beautiful, state of the art showroom in Boca because we love love. Seriously – we love fine jewelry and watches, don’t get us wrong. Thirty years…
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It’s almost Halloween and we’re getting in the spirit! Not only does next week bring our exciting event SHINE at Diamonds by Raymond Lee, but it brings about our favorite opportunity for breaking out our darker side. Of jewels, that is. At Raymond Lee Jewelers, we love to buy the most eccentric estate jewelry and…
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Once spring has sprung, our thoughts turn to all things light, airy, and – of course – sparkly. March ushers in a series of amazing birthstones, with the pale blue aquamarine. April boasts the best birthstone of all, with an entire month devoted to diamonds. And May’s emerald captures our imagination like no other gemstone.…
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Happy Birthday, January babies! Your gorgeous birthstone is the perfect touch of warmth this winter (although, in South Florida, what’s winter?) This month, it’s all about garnet. Garnet, according to the American Gem Society (AGS): “signifies eternal friendship and trust and is the perfect gift for a friend. Garnet, derived from the word granatum,means seed, and is…
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Can you believe Christmas is only 10 days away!? We can’t, and we’re so excited for the busiest time of the year. It’s when our showroom doors don’t close until every client has found their perfect gift. It’s when we get harried phone calls from frantic husbands, asking their favorite team member to set aside…
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1. Clearly the Hope Diamond ranks high on the top 10 list, not only because of its size as the world’s largest cut diamond but also because of a curse it carries. A number of previous owners of the large stone have met untimely deaths or tragedy without any connection except the fact that they…
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In an age of branding and celebrities, we have become accustomed to putting a lot of stock in the name of any number of products. In few markets is the brand name a determinant of value as it is in the luxury market, and specifically with luxury jewelry. Marketers in the jewelry market fully understand…
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Mother’s Day is right around the corner – this Sunday to be exact. So if you’re just realizing it’s time to start shopping (or you just kept putting it off until now) you need to think fast, and think creative. Luckily, we’re here to help. As a jeweler, we see our fair share of last…
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Easter is great time to start putting together a new wardrobe and many people like to kick off this new season with a beautiful new Easter outfit. During this time of year Easter celebrations abound and you will want to look your loveliest as you celebrate springtime with you friends and family. Most people do…
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If you’re playing a game of poker and you’ve got a killer hand, but you’re out of money, the other players are not going to put five hundred bucks up against the cast iron frying pan that your mother gave you when you moved out. The irony is that the sentimental value of that frying…
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On your wedding day, the ring is sure to be the center of attention. With a magnificent sparkler on your hand, what other accents could you possibly need on the big day? Though the wedding and engagement rings are the stars of the show, your wedding ensemble probably calls for a few other accessories. Here’s…
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With the holidays fast approaching, it’s time to start planning and picking up presents. A spa gift card or a new smartphone might be nice, but nothing makes a woman feel cherished like jewelry. But, for the special lady in your life, you can’t just pop into the store, grab the first necklace you see…
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Pantone’s biannual declaration of colors always forecasts the fashion – and therefore jewelry – trends we can expect for the next season. And as Fashion Month winds down, many of the Pantone Spring 2015 colors from the “En Plein Air” palette popped up on the runways in New York and Paris. Next spring promises a relatively subdued…
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Rose gold wedding jewelry is taking the bridal world by storm! Brides from coast to coast are choosing the romantic pink-hued metal over the more traditional metals of yellow gold, white gold, sterling silver, and platinum. The metal, which is actually an alloy of gold and copper, begain appearing on the must-have list of brides in 2013 and the…
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Choosing the perfect wedding dress is the most important fashion decision at a wedding, however choosing cute and bridesmaid dresses is also important. If you can take the time to coordinate the jewelry and shoes of each bridesmaid your wedding will have an extra touch of style. It may be your special day but all…
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You go ahead and sing that to the tune of Girls Girls Girls. We won’t tell. But we will show! Show off our favorite pearls, that is. June’s birthstone is the classic, demure and enduring pearl. Created by life itself and fetched from the depths of the ocean, it’s no wonder pearls have been a…
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…So far. It’s true that we’ll likely need to wait until E! News shared the exclusive details on tonight’s broadcast for a lllllll the good scoop on The Kimye Wedding. However, because the Kardashians were involved, plenty of details have already leaked. Or been posted directly to Instagram. So, lucky for us, we’re able to…
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Swarovski traces its history back to 1892 when Daniel Swartz (later Daniel Swarovski) patented a specific way to cut glass. This allowed him to produce crystal glass, and the rest as they say is history. Today, Swarovski is known world-wide for their quality crystal products. Most will know them for their beautiful crystal figurines, but…
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The Little White Dress is a bridal essential. Granted, you won’t be able to wear it virtually anywhere besides your own bridal shower, church & baby showers until the rest of your friends are all married (thus freeing the white clothing from its courtesy-induced shackles.) But for now – you’re the bride. You can and…
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Some describe Art Deco as the transition from traditional to avant garde. From romantic to geometric and industrialization inspired. Lastly, from an accessory to self-conscious art. The bold colors and whimsical representations of objects on rings, pendants and even tiaras, were perhaps inspired by the movement overtaking the art world in the early 20th century.…
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Jewelry is a fantastic way to express yourself and really get your own personal style out there. This year, there are tons of great jewelry trends that are making the rounds this year that can help you truly express yourself while remaining on trend. These trends are great, easy to wear, and fantastic overall.
It would seem like a no brainer. You need cash but you only have gold, so it just makes sense to sell your gold for the cash you need. As with most no brainers however, there is more to the process than meets the eye. In order to ensure that you are getting top dollar…
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Around the country, the Polar Vortex is finally winding down and giving way to warmer temperatures. Spring is waking up, and so is fashion. Pack up the parka; it’s time to pull out your floral frocks and pastels, accented with the latest trends in jewelry. Cuff Bracelets Over the past few season stacked and layered…
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You guys, last night’s Golden Globes have us excited for this awards season. First of all, the caliber of stars nominated is insane – Julia Roberts, Meryl Streep, along with Jennifer Lawrence, Lupita N’Yongo and Amy Adams. And those are just the ladies – Cooper, Fassbender, Clooney, Pitt, LEO,they’ve all got a horse in the…
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Beginning September 21st, The Victorian and Albert Museum, London’s premier museum of art and design, will be opening their Pearl Exhibit. This exhibit will showcase the history and beauty of one of the world’s most beautiful and mysterious of jewels; the pearl. Pearls are one of the most enchanting jewels on earth, because they are…
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The Baroque period, which lasted from 1600 to 1775, had a lasting impact on the architecture, art, music, dress code and jewelry of this time period. It has helped to shape and inspire not only classical masterpieces but also fashion and jewelry design of the modern era. Baroque Jewelry Styles Before the Baroque period, jewelry…
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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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Chopard jewelers recently presented their 2013 Red Carpet Collection at the Cannes Film Festival held on the French Riviera. The high-end jewelry company has been a sponsor of the event for 15 years. This year, the company presented 66 unique and exquisite pieces in honor of the 66th annual event. And like the glamorous models,…
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With homegrown high style, Philadelphia’s own Paul Morelli offers an eye-catching selection of diamond, precious and semi precious jewelry that is not only delicate and feminine, but also unique in design. Including rings, bracelets and necklaces, these luxurious pieces are colorful without being gaudy, and every item is handmade. Many natural influences inspire Paul Morelli’s…
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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…
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Louis Vuitton is the world’s most valuable luxury brand, founded in 1854 with the introduction of flat-bottom trunks made of lightweight, airtight canvas. As great as those cases were, the brand’s come a long way since. The iconic LV trademark now adorns everything from leather goods to jewelry, and including the diamonds of the Voyage…
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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…
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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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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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Vintage fashion has been making a huge comeback over the last couple of seasons, partially contributed to AMC television hit Madmen. The elegant, vintage styles, old-world Victorian jewelry, pearls and earth-toned gemstones paired with herringbone and button shoes are all classic–and fashionable in today’s climate. Vintage fashion is also making quite an impact on communities like…
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