Fashion’s Night Out If it’s the end of the week and you’re tired of staring at the dull vanilla wallpaper in your office (and we know you are) then it’s time for some more appealing visuals. We all need some form of escape from our 9-5’s. What better way to do it then with a…
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Does anything pair half so well as summertime and sangria? We think not. So when we saw this red wine sangria recipe on Pinterest (posted by the fabulous wedding team at The Breakers), our mouths instantly started watering. Also drool worthy? This “sangria” cocktail ring. 14kt yellow gold rope entwines your finger all the way…
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Katie Holmes said “sayonara” to husband Tom Cruise last Friday, and in the past week the public has come to the conclusion that Katie is gladly severing ties with Tom. Many speculate that the couple’s disagreement over the Scientologist faith and how to raise their daughter, Suri, caused the split. No confirmation has been made…
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Today we are spotlighting a gemstone in a league of its own—it is not a crystal, and it actually has a little bit of water in it at all times. Known for its playful color properties, you’ve probably seen opal more abundantly in necklaces or earrings rather than bracelets or rings. This is simply because…
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This week’s footwear favorites are perfectly on trend for tomorrow’s big holiday. Jimmy Choo, Christian Louboutin and Nicholas Kirkwood may not be American, but their gorgeous shoes are certainly patriotic! We love each of these heels paired with rubellite, garnet and vintage ruby rings for the Fourth of July. Jimmy Choo + 14K Yellow Gold…
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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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Whether you’re shopping for the Kim Kardashian diva or the more modest Kate Middleton type, nothing says Birthday Girl like an amazing watch by Chopard. Your beloved birthday girl will be smitten with her new watch. 1.) Chopard CASMIR 43/5912 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Watch The Chopard CASMIR is known as a striking fashion…
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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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In the history of watches and their evolution into the spectacular, luxurious timepieces that they are today, the first self winding mechanism was invented for pocket watches in 1770. The first automatic wristwatch was later adapted in 1923, the craft of a British watch repairer named John Harwood. In the decades after 1923, a number…
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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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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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Give love and get love with heart-shaped pendants – it’ll be love at first sight. 1.) 14K Yellow Gold and Diamond Heart Pendant Buy this 14K Yellow Gold and Diamond Heart Pendant and your loved one will love you for eternity. This heart pendant adds a dash of modernity and can accent any stylish ensemble.…
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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. Doesn’t it always seem like the grass is greener on the other side? The question is which side? On the left, Duchess Kate’s favorite designer Issa’s column creation makes it…
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What a fabulous day for Thirsty Thursday! Besides the obvious fact that it is indeed Thurs., we found a new Pinterest board chock full of summer drinks! Add to this the fact that we’re currently loading up the online store with amazing new Tahitian pearl jewels, and we’d say that we’ve got good reason to…
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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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What to Wear in Venice 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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Accessorize Like a Celebrity They have million dollar style. Literally. So is it any surprise that we want to dress like a celebrity? These days, I’m all about stealing the show with the right accessories. We all know that the wrong hat,string of pearls or ring bling can ruin an outfit; so for inspiration, I…
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Biwa Pearls 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 amazing Biwa pearl suite in yellow gold with diamonds has been calling to us with its siren song all week! It was just begging to be paired…
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Gold Rush Cocktail We’re on a gold rush for today’s happy hour, readers, totally inspired by this fabulous signet ring. In yellow gold with a black onyx inlay, the only way this ring could be improved is if it were literally paved with diamonds. Oh wait, it is! This fabulous cocktail ring is Deco with…
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Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations The Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art’s exhibition, Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations, explores the striking affinities between Elsa Schiaparelli and Miuccia Prada, two Italian designers from different eras and highlights a head-turning spring trend: Statement Necklaces. According to the MET, the exhibition showcases approximately one hundred designs and forty accessories by Schiaparelli (1890–1973)…
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Return to Tiffany Today’s Tuesday Shoesday footwear honors one of our all time favorite designer brands. Few luxury jewelers conjure the same ideas of timeless elegance, refined opulence, and exquisite diamonds the same way that Tiffany & Co. does. We adore filling our cases with rare Tiffany pieces, those from popular collections, and their always…
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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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Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth Engaged The happy couple confirmed to People today that they are, in fact, engaged: “”I’m so happy to be engaged and look forward to a life of happiness with Liam,” Cyrus told People. Hemsworth, 22, met Cyrus, 19, in 2009 on the set of their movie The Last Song. According…
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Luxury in Bangkok We’re itching for a quick jaunt across the globe to Asia, and considering our next trip to Hong Kong isn’t for two more weeks, we’re jetting to Bangkok for today’s Where/Wear. Last time we were in Thailand, the relaxing islands beckoned, but today we’re feeling adventurously urban. Bangkok’s spicy mix of nightlife,…
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Suede Shoes for Summer Think suede shoes are exclusively fall footwear? Guess again. In sandy neutrals, suede shoes are a perfect summer option, especially when paired with soft shades of smoky quartz, rose gold & cognac diamonds, yellow gold, and Mikimoto pearls. This Tuesday Shoesday gathers up Carven, Jimmy Choo, Chloe & Pedro Garcia to…
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Gold Art Deco Choker 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. Today’s featured piece is an amazing estate Art Deco choker set in 18kt yellow gold and studded with the sparkliest diamonds you can imagine. 7.85 carats…
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Diamond Jubilee Crown As England celebrates Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee, some of the globes most prominent designers do as well. Amongst them is De Beers, who has designed a commemorative Talisman crown for HRH. The crown, wrought in yellow gold and sapphire blue velvet, boasts 974 diamonds – 797 of which are polished. The rough…
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Gold Multistone 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. This week’s featured item is this gold and multi-stone station chain necklace. This long necklace features citrine, blue topaz and amethyst set in glowing yellow gold. It’s the perfect…
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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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Mint Julep Margarita No matter how you’re spending your day today, you can’t claim that you’re without an excuse to celebrate! Today’s celebration of Cinco de Mayo is a perfect time to break out your best guacamole recipe, while the 138th running of the Kentucky Derby is the ideal excuse to don your most fabulous…
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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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Red Velvet Cake Martini Dear readers, cocktail hour is quickly approaching, and we’re well prepared! Today’s cocktails are an incomparable pairing of sweet treats. Our recent trip to Chicago brought an onslaught of stunning gemstone and diamond deco settings; they were all begging to be set with gorgeous diamond center stones ant we were happy…
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The World’s First Facebook Ring Experiment The brainchild of contemporary jewellery designer Andrew Geoghegan, this unique experiment allows ‘likers’ of his Facebook page to vote on fundamental design choices to help create the world’s first Facebook ring. Here’s Andrew explaining the experiment (with the help of his rather cute dog Wilbur): Award winning designer, Andrew…
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Torres del Paine, Patagonia, Chile Welcome to our new series, 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…
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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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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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Frozen Lemonade with Coconut Rum Today’s Happy Hour cocktails du jour are a refreshingly tropical frozen lemonade with coconut rum recipe, best enjoyed while wearing this fabulous deco revival emerald and diamond cocktail ring. We love the lightness added to both of these cocktails, thanks to some ice (both of the frozen water and hardened…
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Cartier Love Bracelets – A Timeless Classic The Cartier Love bracelet or bangle is a timeless piece that can work in any woman’s wardrobe. We consider it a jewelry collection staple, and a true classic. The Cartier Love collection now includes rings, necklaces, cufflinks, and even watches, but it all started in 1969 with the…
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