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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It’s the book that no one wants to read in public, but the one that no one can stop talking about. We’re having a similar obsession with our new pearl inventory, however we’d be happy to flaunt them for all to see. Ditto for these fancy footwear picks from Net-a-Porter. Sultry and exotic materials make…
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The special moment of proposing can bring expensive expectations. Fortunately there are eye-catching and wallet-friendly engagement rings. These engagement rings under 3000 will make your fiancee – and your budget – very pleased. 1. .20 Ctw Round Brilliant Diamond Vintage Engagement Ring in 14K White Gold For a stunning way to pay tribute to your…
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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…
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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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If you know (or are) a bride, woman, or boyfriend on the hunt for the perfect engagement ring, there is one setting you. must. know about. If you research one and only one engagement ring style, let it be the halo setting. Halo engagement rings have emerged as one of the most widely desired engagement…
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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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Thai Basil Daiquiri Perhaps today’s Thirsty Thursday cocktails are carrying over from Tuesday’s trip to Thailand? Or maybe it’s just because we’re obsessed with this deep, rich tourmaline stone set in white gold with diamonds! The only thing we love more than a vintage cocktail ring is one that matches the cocktail we’re sipping on,…
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Seaman Schepps 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 featured item is an amazing vintage Seaman Schepps bracelet set with rubies, emeralds, sapphires and diamonds, with the gemstones carved into leaves. It’s very “tutti…
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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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Green Cocktails Today’s Thirsty Thursday is brought to you by the color green! We’re already smitten with may’s birthstone emerald and today our love affair continues with a citrusy, tangy lemon citrine. Set in yellow gold, this vintage lemon citrine ring makes us want to pucker up! And wouldn’t you know, it looks luscious with…
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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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Panerai Marina Militare Pam 339 The popularity of the Panerai brand of luxury watches has exploded over the last decade; which may have to do with the fact that Sylvester Stallone has been pushing Panerai on all his pals in Hollywood. Panerai’s newest watch, the Marina Militare Pam 339, needs no help from Rocky to…
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Halo Diamond Engagement Rings For today’s Wedding Wednesday engagement ring eye candy, we’re back with the newest additions to our Halo bridal collection. You’ll remember the halo diamond engagement rings we blogged about here and here, but these micropave settings feature lovely new (and new-to-us) diamonds that are the freshest pieces to fill our bridal…
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Neon Flats Our weekly footwear favorites from Net-a-Porter have us falling flat on our faces. Neon Flats for spring in every shade from shocking citrus to neon pastel green have us celebrating spring, comfortable feet, and glorious jewelry in technicolor. Suede, rubber and laser cut leather compete for the spotlight with brightly hued Cartier, sunny…
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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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Designer Rain Boots Spring is in the air, and that means raindrops are as well! Our weekly footwear favorites from Net-a-Porter are thoroughly waterproof today. Dolce & Gabbana, Hunter, Burberry and Moschino all embrace the stormy weather with gorgeous designer rain boots – also lovingly referred to as wellingtons or wellies – designed to keep…
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Rolex 1675 No Crown Guards Root Beer 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…
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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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