There’s no diamond shape more classic than the round brilliant engagement ring. That’s why we just love to take this traditional shape and shake up the 6 prong solitaire with unique and vintage style engagement ring settings. This week’s eye candy brings you some of our most beautiful diamonds set in white gold and platinum,…
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Mark Rubinstein would have been delighted to lay eyes on a snake; instead he spotted gold. While participating in a Florida Burmese python hunt last February, Rubinstein was deep in the swamps of the Everglades when he noticed an unusual glint half-buried in the dirt along a levee. Upon closer investigation, he discovered a penny-sized…
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Diamonds are a girl’s best friend. A 164 carat D color diamond was found at the Main pipe, on April 30th, worth an estimated $9 million dollars. The breakdown of the diamond puts each carat at $54,911. Unfortunately they didn’t choose to sell diamonds Boca Raton most certainly would have loved to us, but was…
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Lapis Lazuli is Latin Language meaning blue stone. The stone is formed of layers of multiple minerals including Sodalite, Lazurite, Calcite and Pyrite ( which are the flecks of gold). A lower grade of the stone exists that is of a less brilliant blue with mostly white flecks and only a few of gold. Lapis…
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Alexandrite is one of the birthstones associated with June, along with the pearl and the moonstone. It is an uncommon, expensive stone that cannot be replicated synthetically because natural alexandrite has color-changing powers. They aren’t really ‘powers’, but the stone looks under different types of lighting. In daylight, alexandrite looks green with an occasional blue…
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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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Can you imagine knowing luxury watches from the time you were a child? Richard Paige has; he is a 4th generation watchmaker and retail jeweler. He collects watches, loves watches, and lately has lamented the high price of luxury watches in his blog. You see, he has the big-picture view on high-end watches because he’s…
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The Hublot watch brand of Switzerland has built links with competitive skiing throughout their existence. Since 2011, they have been the “Official Time Keeper” of the Alpine World Ski Championship at Garmisch-Partenkirchen. They support Switzerland’s Dario Cologna, the world’s greatest cross country skier, and have formed partnerships with two ski schools and the Tourist Office…
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There was only one Breitling watch made for the movie Thunderball and it disappeared. Q Branch modified it to have a Geiger counter so it could detect nuclear radiation…find the stolen warheads…save the day…and the prop department only made one. After Sean Connery wore it in the 1965 movie it became a mystery that only…
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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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Nikki Reed’s new jewelry line was launched in collaboration with fashion brand 7 For All Mankind on May 7, 2013, in the town of Troy, Michigan. Reed’s inspiration for this new line of jewelry was her love for her husband Paul McDonald, a singer made famous on American Idol. The 24-year old Reed has turned…
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Happy Mother’s Day to all of our wonderful RLJ Moms! We hope today brings you a beautiful, relaxing, and appreciative day. We’ve been looking forward to this day all month, watching the contest heat up and watching the votes climb. Finally we’re so happy to announce that the winner is… Alanna W! Alanna shared this…
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Attention, attention! Today is May 10th – only 2 days until Mother’s Day 2013! In case you haven’t already gotten or made something for your wonderful Mom, don’t panic. With two days until Mother’s Day, you’ve still got time to run to the mall or pop into our showroom for a little something special. These…
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You know we love big diamonds, right? We wear big diamonds. We buy big diamonds. We ogle big diamonds. If we could fill a swimming pool with big diamonds you’d know where to find us on every glorious afternoon here in South Florida. And despite the huge yellow diamonds, the fabulously large internally flawless GIA…
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Nina Runsdorf is the one jewelry designer that solved the problem of being over-dressed with haute couture jewelry and jeans. Nina is a lover of fine jewelry but at the same time realizes that fine pieces of jewelry may go unworn and unnoticed because of so much casual dress in modern times. Somehow, all that…
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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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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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Considering that our discerning estate jewelry customers love a good auction, we decided to keep everyone abreast of the best luxury auctions happening at the major auction houses each week. While scouring eBay and 1st Dibs for the next great find is always a fun pastime, nothing beats the thrill of the fine auction (nor…
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This week’s featured item is another recent addition to our ever-growing (And quickly disappearing) collection of slice jewelry. We can’t buy this jewelry fast enough it flies from our showcases so quickly and out the door on the arms, necks and ears of smiling customers. This mother of pearl slice pendant is no exception to…
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Mother’s Day 2013 is right around the corner (have you entered Mom to win our diamond pendant yet?) And if you haven’t started shopping for your Mom yet, allow us to give you a hand (or, even better, a fabulous David Yurman ring to place on Mom’s hand). RLJ has partnered with eBay to bring…
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Considering that our discerning estate jewelry customers love a good auction, we decided to keep everyone abreast of the best luxury auctions happening at the major auction houses each week. While scouring eBay and 1st Dibs for the next great find is always a fun pastime, nothing beats the thrill of the fine auction (nor…
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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 Hemmerle house of luxury jewelry is a family operated business that has been in the Hemmerle family for four generations. It was established in 1893 by Joseph and Anton Hemmerle while they made medals for the Royal Bavarian Court. The original boutique on Maximillianstrasse opened in 1904 where it still remains today. Joseph’s grandson…
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Diamonds aren’t just a girl’s best friend anymore. These majestic gems are turning all the boys’ heads, too, especially the pear-shaped ones. Sotheby’s, famous for its record breaking auctions of jewelry, loose stones and oversized gems, has just destroyed another record at their latest sale. Here, for your guilty pleasure indulgence, are all the juicy…
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No doubt, like most girls, you dreamed of growing up to one day become a princess. Though most commoners, aside from the magnificent Kate Middleton, never become royalty, there’s still a chance to feel as beautiful as a princess — on your wedding day. In anticipation of that wish-fulfilling event, here are five of the…
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Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra jewelry is one of our favorites. Instantly recognizable but subtle, graphic and at the same time luxurious, you can never go wrong with some VCA Alhambra. And the gemstone (or metal) in the Alhambra clovers is what determines the piece’s personality – playful turquoise, elegant mother of pearl, or –…
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It’s usually Africa that gets all the attention for sparkling, oversized diamonds, but India is no slouch on the scene, either. Some of the most famous and beautiful diamonds have come from the Golconda mines, which are located in Southern India. In fact, one of the most famous pink diamonds in history is from Golconda,…
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Have you been considering buying a fake Cartier Love bangle? How about a “not so genuine” Hermés handbag? You may want to reconsider after reading about a new bill proposal. Margaret Chin, who serves as a New York City Councilwoman, has proposed a new bill that would make it illegal not only to sell the…
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Cord bracelets are a great way to wear your favorite designer in a more casual way. Often designed especially for a certain cause, cord bracelets are known in some jewelry houses as charity bracelets. We love the bright, meaningful colors of the Cartier Love Charity bracelet, the effortless accents of a David Yurman charm on…
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Considering that our discerning estate jewelry customers love a good auction, we decided to keep everyone abreast of the best luxury auctions happening at the major auction houses each week. While scouring eBay and 1st Dibs for the next great find is always a fun pastime, nothing beats the thrill of the fine auction (nor…
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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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Considering that our discerning estate jewelry customers love a good auction, we decided to keep everyone abreast of the best luxury auctions happening at the major auction houses each week. While scouring eBay and 1st Dibs for the next great find is always a fun pastime, nothing beats the thrill of the fine auction (nor…
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These gorgeous gold and diamond hoops feature concentric circles of diamond studded delicate 14kt gold. We love that they’re substantial, but still modern and fun. They’re a piece that will carry you through decades of use. But for now, all you need to focus on is this weekend. Luckily, one of spring’s hottest fashion trends…
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Happy Friday, readers! You know we love to get into some fashion fun at the end of every week, and today we’re putting a different twist on it. What’s better than denim? Denim with diamonds, of course. And we’re ready to break out our favorite pair of blues for a cause close to our hearts:…
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We love Art Deco style. We love rubies. So when we combined the two to create vintage inspired Art Deco ruby ring designs set in platinum, we knew we’d created some great unique engagement rings. We paired the ruby accents (some might call them halos) with some of our favorite marquise stones. Some are light…
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We’re big fans of nail art around here. Whether you’re getting a manicure to match your engagement ring or just having fun with the hottest trend in beauty, nail art is such a fun way to add another dash of personality to your look. It’s no coincidence that we love anything to add some sass…
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It’s not too often that we feature luxury fashion house’s timepieces here on the Raymond Lee Jewelers Blog, but considering the explosion of fine timepieces from brands like Burberry, Versace and Dolce and Gabbana, we’re breaking out this Louis Vuitton Tambour chronograph. This watch strives to cram as many features (both design and horological) as…
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We’re rolling out a new feature here on the blog: Auction Action. Considering that our discerning customers love a good auction, we decided to keep everyone abreast of the best luxury auctions happening at the major auction houses each week. While scouring eBay and 1st Dibs for the next great find is always a fun…
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This Zenith Stainless Steel Baby Doll Open Star Chronograph watch is celestial cool. We love the whimsical arabic number dial (in stainless) popping against a white enamel and mother of pearl background. A beautiful stainless steel bezel is also star studded with textured numbers that match the watch’s creamy shagreen strap. It’s a truly unique…
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The inaugural LA Antique Jewelry and Watch Show has finally arrived! We’ve been excited for this new addition to US Antiques Shows’ calendar since the big announcement, and now it’s showtime. Raymond Lee Jewelers’ booth is situated on prime LA real estate, right by the entry! You’ll see our booth 1026 immediately when you walk…
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So, we all know that the rumors swirled (and unswirled via Miley’s twitter) that Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth broke up. Supposedly Miley’s partying ways drove a wedge between this match made in heaven, but had nothing to do with the photos of Liam leaving an Oscars party with January Jones. Regardless of the reason…
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For the second time in recent years, Hublot watches and the popular band Depeche Mode is joining forces for a charitable cause. In 2010, the band and the brand worked together to raise funds for the Teenage Cancer Trust. Depeche Mode did a benefit performance at London’s Royal Albert Hall. Hublot auctioned off 12 of…
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One of our favorite wedding blogs is How He Asked – seriously, if you’re a sucker for proposal stories and gorgeous engagement rings (guilty as charged) this is the site for you. They maintain a prettified account of all the best real proposal submissions from around the world. If you find yourself with time to…
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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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We’re rolling out a new feature here on the blog: Auction Action. Considering that our discerning customers love a good auction, we decided to keep everyone abreast of the best luxury auctions happening at the major auction houses each week. While scouring eBay and 1st Dibs for the next great find is always a fun…
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Today we’re showing off one of the IWC watches Boca Raton can’t get enough of – the Big Pilot IW5004-01 in stainless steel and black. The International Watch Company traces its roots back to the late 19th century, giving it all the prestige of a long-storied luxury watch manufacture. however, IWC has the distinction of…
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In addition to having the most gorgeous estate jewelry store Boca Raton has ever seen, we’re estate jewelry buyers too! Give us your tired, your outdated, your unwanted, or still loved but in-need-of-an-upgrade jewelry. We buy vintage jewelry, antique jewelry, and estate jewelry in general. It’s difficult to know a piece’s origins or value when…
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