Ruby has ben the world’s most precious gem for thousands of years. That’s right: before the diamond, the ruby ruled all. Even the Bible places rubies above all, the most precious of the 12 stones created by God, and mentioned by Job (re: wisdom is more precious than…) and placed on Aaron’s neck. In ancient Sanskrit,…
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This week, we’ve been focusing on the 4 C’s you need to know to get a great deal on a diamond. So far, we’ve covered diamond Clarity Grades, Cut Grades, and carat weight. Today, I’ll be explaining diamond Color grades. Diamonds come in a large variety of colors, some rarer and more valuable than others…
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Just starting to browse engagement rings? The infinite options can seem overwhelming, we know. We get lost admiring our own hundreds of engagement rings every day, but when we look online? Forget it. The gorgeous engagement rings bursting from our Twitter feed, Instagram feed and Facebook timeline give us endless inspiration. And that’s ideal for us –…
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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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Pandora fans have always known the brand to capture the essence of a given theme with delicate, creative and stunning designs. This Winter it’s all about the Milky Way, with items designed around the theme of the night sky. Those crystal clear nights where you can look upwards and see millions of stars, when the…
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Luxury watches have lots of amenities, but they have not been known for integrating the latest in solar technology until recently. Now watch buyers and luxury watch collectors can look forward to an added feature with solar powering, allowing for both protection of the internal equipment as well as powering of the watch itself. With…
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Have you seen the latest limited edition creation from watchmaker Hublot? It’s an unbelievable set of Big Bang Aero Johnnie Walker Whisky limited edition watches. Its design is based on their partnership with the Johnnie Walker brand of whiskies. If you haven’t seen them, you’re in for a real treat! The theme of this unique…
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Diamonds have the distinction of being the most popular precious gems and if you were lucky enough to be born in April, they are your special stone. Diamonds are graded on a scientific scale that gauges their cut, color, clarity and carats. Simulated diamonds are becoming more and more common and some of them are…
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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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Argyle Diamonds closed bids Oct. 2, 2013 for their coveted pink & red diamonds shown in Japan. Of the 64 newly cut diamonds, 58 are pink, three red diamonds and three blue diamonds. There are few diamond mines in the world producing red diamonds at this time, but if your love is of the intensity…
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International auction house, Christie’s, is known for big ticket items. Even so, the amount Christie’s sold last year in 2013 raised more than a few eyebrows with a new record. Christie’s surpassed all previous sales records, selling a whopping $678.3 million in jewelry sales. Diamonds (and Gemstones) Are a Girl’s Best Friend Demand for gemstones is…
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Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and the clock is ticking to find a way to show your sweetie how much you love them. Roses and chocolates are cliché, but jewelry always impresses. Here are the top ten pieces of jewelry to give your sweetie this February 14th. 1. Upgraded Wedding Ring – If you’ve been…
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How does someone find the most exquisite jewelry collection of one of the richest women in the world, valued at over 20 million dollars, locked away in a bank vault for 70 years? There are many deep questions surrounding the half-billion dollar estate, including three incredible mansions and some of the most brilliant diamond jewelry…
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Choosing Your Style Archaeologists have determined that almost since the time mankind began wearing animal skins for clothing, some form of jewelry also entered the wardrobe. Apparently, the first personal adornments were made of animal bone or carved wood. While today’s baubles and beads can range in value from a few cents to millions of…
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Diamonds might be a girl’s best friend, but not every girl is going to get her hands on the world’s most expensive diamond. However, they have a chance to view the world’s largest pink diamond until it sells next month. It’s currently on display at Sotheby’s. Diamonds aren’t always crystal-clear, but that may be the…
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Natural gemstones make every piece of jewelry individualized and unique. Diamonds are a beautiful symbol of love, and every diamond is different, so it is extremely easy for these stones to sell jewelry Boca Raton. But there are also some other rare stones that nature has to offer us. According to jewelry buyers in Boca…
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Earrings are one of the most popular options for wedding jewelry. They go well with any hairstyle, any neckline, and any body type. Of course, the variety that earrings offer help complete your look depending on their style, metal, size, stones and proportions. Unlike, say, a necklace, earrings won’t compete with even a busy neckline…
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We’ve been stocking up on fabulous additions to our online showroom, as per usual. It’s hard not to when our clients come into our Boca Raton store to sell jewelry, bringing along with them designer jewelry, big diamonds and amazing estate jewelry. This week, we added a few dozen pieces that now inhabit showcases all…
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The price of gold is decidedly bearish lately, we know. We’re happy to help every and any customers who want to sell gold Boca Raton needs (yes, needs – our clients are very specific!) And because we’re one of Boca’s gold buyers, and the ones who pay the most, we’re privy to consumer trends and…
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Wintour CC Collection Black and Gold Diamond Watch Company Wintour Model CC Case Material Stainless Steel Case Diameter 36mm Diameter Bracelet Leather Dial Black Dial with Fancy Arabic Numeral Markers and Approx. 3 Carats of Floating White and Yellow Diamonds Bezel 18k Yellow Gold Bezel Clasp Buckle Movement Quartz Size Adjustable Gender Womens Retail $18000.00…
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Richters of Palm Beach: Worth Avenue Richters of Palm Beach is an estate jewelry store Located on the luxurious Century Old Themed, Worth Ave. Richters specializes in buying and selling fancy gemstone beaded jewelry, diamond brooches, fancy colored diamonds and more. This company is known for its one of a kind jewels and is a…
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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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Readers, this awards season may go down in history as the most boring ever. From a snoozefest at the SAG Awards, to the relative lack of bling at the Golden Globes, the celebs on the red carper just aren’t scratching our itch for major jewelry. Where are the diamonds (and no, we don’t mean studs)?…
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Piecing Together the Perfect Arm Party Last month, I introduced the concept of needing an Arm Party in the post Party Jewelry You’ll Need Going Into the New Year. While I introduced the concept, lets expound by looking at a few amazing pieces from the Raymond Lee Jeweler’s Showroom that would work well at creating…
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Tuesday Shoesday: Van Cleef and Arpels Alhambra! Van Cleef and Arpels Alhambra necklaces and Alhambra bracelets are some of our favorite pieces. We love the candy colored array of the motifs in several of our favorite precious gems. Whenever we buy preowned Alhambra or vintage Van Cleef and Arpels Alhambra, we treasure the little time…
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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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Mother’s Day Gifts Under $250 Mother’s Day is this Sunday, don’t forget! If you’re panicking and hastily hand crafting a macaroni necklace for Mom’s special day, hold it right there. That technique only works for the under 8 set, and besides – we’ve got some jewelry that mom will treasure even more. The best news…
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Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Necklace Feature Friday is Fashion Friday; we’re featuring one of our favorite pieces from the showroom fashioned two ways for whatever your weekend holds. Welcome back to Fashion Friday/Feature Friday! Today we’re mad for color-blocked coral and crepe in the same color. We just love a crisp white pair of…
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To a fashion/jewelry blog or those who are familiar with who’s who in the diamond industry, Christie’s is a very familiar name known for their stunning diamond jewelry finds. One might say, that they are a staple to the diamond industry blog-o-sphere. Well, they have done it again, and it is truly a treasure find…
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