Using brighter tones with calmer tones of aquamarine creates a cooling effect. Jewelry can contrast to add a touch of heat, or blend using a more vibrant shade of the same color. Maybe you think you do not have the skill to put a sensational summer look together? Using three different styles from this 2015 Summer Fashion collection,…
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One of the most notable swimming watches available is the Ulysse Nardin El Toro Men’s Watch 326-00/3. This beautiful wrist piece comes with a GMT +/- Perpetual Calendar, an 18 karat rose gold case, a silver dial, a 43mm case dimension, and an automatic self-winding chronometer held on the hand with an alligator/crocodile leather black strap.…
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If you’re not shopping for an engagement ring this holiday season, there’s no reason you should avoid the jewelry store. A sparkling gift is a sure favorite, any year, and a diamond bracelet is one of the most perfect, universally pleasing gifts you can buy. Any woman adores a new diamond bracelet, and it’s a…
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The use of birthstones in jewelry makes the piece more personal. The tradition and folklore of a birthstone is associated with magical and mystical powers, such as a source of protection to ward of evil and/or to bring good luck to the wearer. During the Middle Ages, some gems were thought to evoke extreme power…
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Wearables, smart jewelry and jewelry tech have exploded in 2014. From the Ringly to the Beacon & Lively smart bracelet and of course, the Apple Watch, smart jewelry is the hottest thing in jewelry right now. And making its debut, the Nymi band might have found, once and for all, an impenetrable password: your heartbeat.…
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Cartier at the Bienalle The Arts in Paris Bienalle takes place every two years. From its inception in 1962, the object of the event was to, according to the founders, “create an event where the beauty of the objects displayed would rival that of the women who would visit the exhibition.” Though every year —…
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Certainly those who originally played the fabulously designed and crafted Caille double-upright floor model slot machine never expected the jackpot it yielded at a recent Murphy’s Antique Advertising & Coin Op Auction. The device was a hit as it showed its unique double play, combining a 25-cent Big Six and a 5-cent Centaur. The handsome machine…
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Colored diamonds are found in nature and also created in the laboratory. The GIA (better known as the Gemological Institute of America) states that one out of every 10,000 diamonds is colored naturally. There are 27 hues that appear naturally in diamonds, according to the GIA. Pressure and varying degrees of radiation can impact the…
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Auctioneers claim that a rare gem stone and the largest blue diamond in the world is going to fetch as much as $25 million at the auction in Geneva at Christie’s world renowned global auction house. On display currently at Christie’s New York City, this unusual diamond is pear shaped and a cobalt color. It…
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When it comes to gems, the big ones make the news. A 28.18-carat emerald-cut Kashmir sapphire set a record within the industry, selling for $5.1 million. Critical Acclaim and Acquisition It acquired $180,731 per carat, and it set a world record for auction price per sapphire carat. The giant and untreated gem is situated upon…
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Being a jewelry seller in Boca Raton, Florida isn’t always easy. In order to have an edge on the competition, you have to stay up to date with the latest trends throughout the industry. He or she with the most knowledge tends to have the most power when it comes to business transactions. Every jewelry…
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For a mere $15 to $20 million, you could be the new owner of one of the largest fancy yellow diamonds in the world. On May 13, Sotheby’s of Geneva will auction the 100.9 carat Graff fancy yellow diamond, along with an Egyptian themed sapphire and diamond necklace inspired by Elizabeth Taylor’s Cleopatra. The Graff…
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If you’re planning on selling your watch in Boca Raton, perhaps it’s because you’re looking to get something a bit more high tech. Smart watches have arrived on the scene fairly recently, but are they truly smart or are they some sort of fad that will disappear next year? What are they and what they…
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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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While it is well known that gold is used to finance empires and that a diamond is a girl’s best friend, but what is the value of all the other treasures hiding stashed inside your grandma’s jewelry box? The precious jewels and stones that don’t glitter like gold or sparkle like diamonds are still worth…
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On March 27, Chanel will unveil the latest ultra feminine version of the iconic J12 watch at the Baselworld watch and jewelry show in Basel, Switzerland. The changes in this highly anticipated new model are subtle, but they make the watch appear more feminine and exquisite. What Makes The New J12 So Feminine? A 36.5mm…
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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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Forbes Magazine has listed the beautiful booming Boca Raton as a community with some of the most extravagant and expensive gated communities in the whole United States. You know if the owners can afford to live in this lavish beyond Beverly Hills style then their jewelry must be in a word, fab! We here at…
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Having a great watch collection full of high quality watches is one of the best investments you can make in yourself. Not only do watches retain their value (or even increase in value!), but they are a solid and practical addition to any wardrobe. Whether you are a wealthy aristocrat or a blue-collar worker, there…
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Garnet, a derivative of the Latin word Granatum that means seed, is the official birthstone of January. Granitum is the gemstone’s reference due to how much it resembles the seeds within a pomegranate fruit. Specifically, the Latin word means “like grain” and makes reference to the crystals that are embedded within the gemstone’s pattern that…
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Are Brown Diamonds Real Mined Diamonds? Scientists have researched the origin of brown colored diamonds. Brown diamonds, recently but successfully marketed as “Chocolate Diamonds” by LeVian, have a brown color because of irradiation, nickel impurities and lattice defects. Lattice defects caused by pressure that exceeds tolerance of the crystals’ “yield strength,” causing strain hardening. This…
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If you’re in the market for a natural pink diamond, now might be the time to act. The Argyle Diamond mine that yields more than 90 percent of the world’s supply is rumored to close in 2020. In fact, the cost of colorful diamonds is rising across the board as collectors scramble to invest in…
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Diamonds are one of the most magnificent items money can buy. Every year, diamonds capture the hearts and minds of millions of men and women around the world. Diamonds have become synonymous with the institution of marriage, and there are a myriad of diamond ring styles for everyone from the working class to Hollywood superstars.…
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If there is anything we love more than Hollywood drama, it’s Hollywood romance. Earlier this year there was gossip that former Gossip Girl star Leighton Meester had started dating her “The Oranges” co-star Adam Broody. The two have since enchanted the tabloid scene as one of the cutest Hollywood couples we have seen in a…
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GIA Certified Platinum Fancy Yellow Diamond Chandelier Earrings Style GIA Certified Platinum Fancy Yellow Diamond Chandelier Earrings Material Platinum Diamond Details Round cut Fancy Yellow Diamonds are approx. 8.83ctw Total Carat Weight: 14.5ctw Fancy Yellow Diamonds range in color from yellow-orange-brown-green Weight 27.7dwt (43.1g) Earring Measurements H: 80mm L: 30mm W: 4mm Backs Omega with…
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A Quest for Beauty: the Art of Van Cleef & Arpels: Lasting from October 27, 2013 through February 15, 2014 visitors to The Bowers Museum in Santa Ana, California will be treated to a one of a kind exhibit entitled “A Quest for Beauty: the Art of Van Cleef & Arpels. The items exhibited will…
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Everyone knows that colors evoke certain emotional responses. The degree to which this occurs depends on the person. But grocery marketers, major corporations, and everyone in between has harnessed the influence of color to portray a certain sensibility. The application of color also works with gem stones. There are thousands of gem stones in the…
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What do Heidi Klum, Claudia Schiffer and now Candice Swanepoel have in common? Well, apart from being tall, blonde and beautiful models, of course. Anyone can do that. Well, provided you’re tall, blonde, and beautiful. But what unites this trio and 15 other models is that they’ve all wore one very, very exclusive item on the runway…
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By now, it’s common knowledge that Kris Humphries auctioned off ex wife Kim Kardashian’s engagement ring via Christie’s yesterday. Any gossip lover with halfway decent vision and memory could tell that lot 194 was the Lorraine Schwartz sparkler papped on the finger of Ms. Kardashian. The ring made it’s debut on scene “Proposal” take 17…
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Opal, the national gemstone of Australia, is deposited at low temperatures, and is commonly found in marl, sandstone, limonite, rhyolite and basalt, but can occur in the fissures of most any type of rock. Almost all of the world’s opals come from Australia, and South Australia produces 80% of those. The water content of 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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The Samsung Company has created a new product they call the “Samsung Galaxy Smartwatch.” It works almost like your smartphone except that you wear it on your wrist like a luxury watch. This will be the first of a line of high tech accessories Samsung is calling “Galaxy Gear” and is supposed to be used…
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Sotheby’s has in its possession the greatest white diamond to ever be at an auction house. It is a 118.28 carat oval D color flawless type IIa diamond and is a bit smaller than an egg. It will be auctioned off at the Hong Kong Magnificent Jewels and Jadeite auction that will take place on October 7.…
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As one of the biggest and oldest South Florida watch buyers and boutiques, we hear our more than our fair share of wacky stories from customers who want to sell and trade luxury watches. We hear all kinds of breakup stories, excuses and background gossip from our often hilarious clientele. We’re talking extremely creative binding…
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How much do you know about the sapphire? Let’s test your knowledge. Which of the following statements are true and which are false? 1. Most people think of sapphires as blue but there are also other color varieties 2. The sapphire is the birthstone of those born in July. 3 The word Sapphire comes from…
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The first watches were used in the 15th century to help those on guard duty “keep watch,” the name watchmen evolved from this elite group of men that used their spring loaded time pieces to record important events that happened on their watch, to determine when it was time to change shift, and to keep…
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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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Green drinks are all the rage right now. From wheatgrass to baby kale, swiss chard and all manner of flat leaf parsely, it’s totally normal to see someone sipping on something bright green. However, it’s Thirsty Thursday, and happy hour, and thus calls for a significantly less healthy but even more delicious concoction. On the…
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It’s probably not a trend that’s going to sweep the country in any stellar way anytime soon, as even its designer admits. It’s also not, for men, what the “little black dress” is for women. Indeed, it may be more like the “bling” overdose experienced when a woman wearing jeans and flip flops out in…
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It was a sunny day in South Florida in 1959. A pretty brunette in her early 30s was selling freshly squeezed orange and grapefruit juice from a stand near citrus groves. The lady was Lilly Pulitzer, and she was not in need of making money from the stand. She was the wife of Pete Pulitzer,…
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Spessartite garnets are a kind of garnet that is relatively new in jewelry making. The popularity of spessartite began to grow after the discovery of it in mines in Namibia and Mozambique. Garnets are minerals that grow as small grains on the inside of a rock host. Scientifically speaking, spessartite is a nesosilicate, manganese aluminum…
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If you’ve ever known a woman who has lost her hair from chemotherapy, you know how dramatic that loss can be. There is something exceptionally powerful about the experience and one company has a unique use for some of that hair that is lost. SKY and LIVI is the company, and they will take a…
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This week’s happy hour is brought to you by the fabulous creamsicle drink we’re imagining is in these cocktail glasses! The photo on Ruffled has us planning our next soiree and serving these to boot. And no cocktail party is complete without a fabulous cocktail ring, enter our dreamsicle citrine cocktail ring. This ring features…
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You have to admit: your birthstone really does encompass various qualities of yourself. Isn’t it fitting that there are three different December birthstones Tanzanite, Turquoise and Zircon to encompass the varying personalities and attributes that December babies have to offer. Tanzanite is one of the more recently discovered gemstones dating back only to the…
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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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Coral jewelry is a popular accessory that is an expression of romanticism and beauty. Since it comes from the depths of the sea, it has almost a mysterious element to its shine. If you are interested in buying a piece of coral jewelry, here are a few things to help you understand these majestic pieces.…
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It’s November, fall is in full swing, and it’s time for a new birthstone and plenty of autumn spice! Luckily, today’s cocktail fulfill all fall requisites, and they’re good looking to boot. Courtesy of The Slow Roasted Italian, we have the Cinnamon Toast Cocktail. We can’t resist a good pun, and certainly not one that…
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