Buying pearls may be a lost art. While pearls still maintain their status as a jewelry wardrobe staple, they’re not the neck-uniform de riguer. And that’s fine. But we’re still suckers for an amazing South Sea pearl and diamond choker, massive pearl drop earrings, an elegant opera length Mikimoto strand (or three.) Mother of pearl…
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The article I am writing is strictly my opinion “Lee Josephson” partner in Raymond Lee Jewelers. I find that local brick and mortar jewelry retailers and even large online e-tailers are very removed from what is actually occurring behind the scenes in the diamond world. People are not going to stop getting engaged (at least…
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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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If you have inherited some jewelry that you want to sell,in order to get the best value it is important to understand what type of jewelry you have. Estate jewelry simply means the jewelry is pre-owned, but it does not mean it has an affect on the value. For example, you may have inherited a…
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If you want to sell jewelry in Boca Raton, it pays to get creative. Florida is considered by many to be a tropical paradise, which means that tourists especially are attracted to tropically inspired jewelry. That, however, does not mean that you cannot sell other fantastic jewelry items, such as birthstones. The key is to…
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Last night’s Oscars red carpet was a sight for sore, bored eyes – at least as far as the jewelry was concerned. After what seems like decades of virtually begging stars and stylists to please wear more jewelry – any jewelry! – they at long last ditched the studs in favor if truly red-carpet-worthy jewelry.…
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The Value of Gold If you are looking for a solid investment to make now, gold is the perfect choice. Despite the small downward trend of gold in 2013, the return on investment is predicted to be high. Here is a look at current U.S. Gold prices: Gold index. This index shows the current prices…
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Well, that was a let down. On a red carpet famed for ensembles like J. Lo’s green dress, Beyonce’s green Lorraine Schwartz emeralds, and Macklemore in general, such sparse outrageousness left the Jewelerati wanting. The grills were few and far between (and on Madonna, to add insult to injury). The abundant studs and bare necks…
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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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Designers Jude Steele and Frances Gadbois are greatly inspired by the French-English influence, and it shows in the delicate nuances that characterize their lines of fine jewelry. Instantly recognizable, Jude Frances designs encompass a full spectrum of pieces, from bangles and cuffs to romantic drop earrings to gorgeous pave sapphire and diamond rings. Moms on…
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Chanel’s Camellias never disappoint. The captivatingly bright petals of these pink and orange beauties though? Mesmerizing. We simply cannot stop staring, and we’re well accustomed to the distracting beauty of Chanel fine jewelry and watches. This sorbet colored dream had us perusing our own showcases for a pink and orange fix. Luckily, our selection of…
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There are three birthstones for June; moonstone, alexandrite, and the most traditional pearl. Pearls are mysterious gems that don’t even come from the places most precious gemstones are found! A pearl is an irritation that has been transformed into a beautiful globe by patient layers of nacre inside an oyster. Once, pearls were treasures discovered…
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Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands abdicated her throne last night in favor of her son, but before she left the regency behind she threw one heck of a ball. We don’t know about you, but in our opinion there aren’t nearly enough opportunities to wear tiaras. So when we get to live vicariously through the…
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Happy Earth Day 2013 everyone! Each year, we take a day to appreciate the beautiful planet we’re blessed with (and seriously, it doesn’t get much more idyllic than the little slice of paradise our Boca Raton jewelry store sits upon!) We’d like to take today to remind our clients, fans, friends and fellow jewel-lovers that…
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The Bottega Veneta luxury fashion house was founded in 1966 by Michelle Taddei and Renzo Zengiaro in Northeastern Italy. The now popular brand has a sort of “riches to rags to riches” again background. The brand grew popular for its artisanal work with leather goods. Their leather weaving technique, known as intrecciato, contributed to the…
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Last night we tuned in to the longest red carpet/Oscars in history! At least that’s how it felt. While we had our fellow jewelry lovers to Twitter commiserate with, we were left wondering, constantly, where the star power was. Where were the era-defining gowns? Where was the spark? Where were Angelina and Brad? And once…
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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,…
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Miley With Black Spinel, Black Diamond and Green Garnet Bracelet Lorraine Schwartz is a watch and jewelry fashionista with a big heart. The designer of high-end jewelry is a board member for Gabrielle’s Angels Foundation. This foundation raises funds for research in the quest to cure cancer. The foundation was started in 1996 by Denise…
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Tomorrow is FEBRUARY 14TH! The big day! In case you missed our gift guides and you’re scrambling last minute, have no fear. Jewelry makes the ultimate last minute, but still thoughtful gift that she’ll treasure forever (seriously, so much better than chocolate. Unless you’re doing a combination o the two, in which case we applaud…
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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…
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Pantone announced the Color of the Year 2013 not too long ago, and ever since we’ve been seeing green. Emerald, the 2013 color of the year, is refreshing, rich, sharp and clear. It energizes us, lends serenity, and has us drooling (more than usual) over the emerald case in our Boca Raton showroom. And today’s…
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Something about this time of year just makes us want to go all out with the sparkles. Just because it’s Wedding Wednesday doesn’t mean we’re tampering down the shine. In fact, we’re only drawn to even more that glitters as we peruse these nude and gold bridesmaids dresses. A flock of glittering girls floating down…
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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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Turquoise is tickling our fancy as of late, and a showroom full of December’s beautiful birthstone (one of many for that matter) has us feeling inspired. Luckily, turquoise is a favorite color of Giuseppe, Jimmy and Mr. Louboutin as well, so we have plenty of options to pair with these fabulous jewels. From rare Van…
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In July of 2012, Versace launched a high-end “works of art” jewelry line, featuring pieces dripping with gems, encased in flourishes of luscious precious metals. Truly luxurious, the line is certainly in step with the design house’s sensibilities, and jewelry and fashion lovers alike have flocked to the line, thanks in no small part to…
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Today’s Tuesday Shoesday is dedicated to J. Crew shoes! J. Crew has been bringing their fashion a-game for the last few years, each new collection topping their last. And for our holiday gift guides, we spend plenty of time perusing the new goods on their website. And today we couldn’t help ogling all the verdant…
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Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, is currently heavily involved in the media due to a topless photo dispute with Danish and French Gossip Magazine Closer. Middleton, on a romantic getaway with husband, the Duke of Cambridge, decided it be safe to sunbathe topless on top of a French Chateau. Paparazzi with long lensed cameras caught…
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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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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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Kate Middleton displayed effortless style, vigor, and youth in all her many appearances at the London Olympics. Kate is not above repeating her outfits, like true style icons. Here are a few of Kate Middleton’s best Olympic looks. Kate Middleton in Jenny Packham Back in May during the 2012 British Olympic team celebration at the…
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We’re out on the fringe today with some of our fabulous dangle earrings. Tassels and rope designs are one of the hottest trends in jewelry today, with some of our favorite designers showing off the motif on all their newest pieces. The fringe is a playful riff on the theme, with slightly looser interpretations of…
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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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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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Receiving a wedding invitation from a dear friend or a loved one can be an exciting moment in its own, but when time begins to dwindle and the anticipated date nears, it becomes priority to find an outfit for the occasion: What to wear to a summer wedding? As many know, it is unspoken wedding…
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A woman’s wedding day is one of the most important in her life. If it’s your big day you will surely want everything from the flower arrangements, to the dress and even your hair to be perfect. However, you don’t want everyone seeing the struggle behind perfection and so it is always best to go…
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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, we’re braving the…
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Mary Kate & Ashley Olsen Jewelry – Get the Look On Monday, June 4th, the annual Council of Fashion Design America (CFDA) Awards red carpet sparkled with the jewelry from Womenswear Designer of the Year recipients: Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. The Council of Fashion Designers of America, Inc. is a not-for-profit trade association whose membership…
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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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Chopard Stars in Cannes The most fabulous film festival in the world, Cannes, brings out the stars in full force. And, as we love to report, with stars come fabulous red carpet jewelry! This year, Chopard partnered with the festival to sponsor Cannes Film Festival, and the stars honored the luxury jewelry brand by wearing…
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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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Kentucky Derby, Cinco De Mayo Today’s Feature Friday/Fashion Friday This or That is a special Cinco de Derby edition! One of May’s most fabulous events falls on the same day as its most festival holiday tomorrow, so it’s the perfect time to celebrate. Today’s quandary begs the question: This or that for these emerald and…
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Necklaces are a fun and broad category of jewelry and pieces such as a heart-shaped pendant necklace can be the perfect way to show off your unique personality and style. The great thing about necklaces is that there are so many different kinds. It is one of those categories of jewelry where there really is…
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Raise your hand if you don’t love having unique, beautiful, and elegant accessories. No hands! We can all agree that the jewelry world has all the options. So, why not? While necklaces are one of the top accessories that make women more attractive, nothing quite fits the bill like a mix of stylish necklace pendants. …
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Fine accessories such as a white gold diamond flower necklace are a great way to show off your style and your personality. High-end jewelry comes in all shapes and sizes. Necklaces are a fun way to add a bit of style and personality to your look. Another great thing about necklaces is that they draw…
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When you select something like a pear-cut diamond solitaire ring with a half eternity band, you are choosing classic elegance and style. This ring is actually a beautiful blending of multiple different classic styles. These come together to create something that is very unique, while still maintaining that classic and timeless look. Choosing an engagement…
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A bold and elegant accessory like a diamond cuff bracelet is the perfect statement piece for special occasions. Special occasion accessories are a lot of fun. There really is no such thing as too over-the-top, so you can have a lot of fun with these pieces. They are meant to be eye-catching and bold, so…
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