With a bridal shower, bachelorette party, engagement part and the wedding itself, you might be wondering where to come up with more wedding gift ideas! When you’ve exhausted the registry (or it’s been depleted by early bird gift giving guests), it’s time to look elsewhere. And what’s a better way to pay homage to a…
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For the most elegant brooches, the most desired engagement rings and the most stylish watches, there is only one brand you need to think of: Van Cleef and Arpels. The brand, which keeps romance and sensuality at the forefront of its designs, originated out of true love. The brand began in the late 19th century…
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The internet abounds with great ideas and information. It’s also full of ridiculous, impractical and downright dangerous advice (just visit Yahoo answers to get the gist). The full spectrum of crowd-sourced info quality applies to virtually any topic – there will be good advice and terrible advice. Once such subject is how to clean diamond…
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Stop the presses. Your favorite (only?) Sk8r Gurl is engaged. Avril Lavigne, who was last tied to Brody Jenner of The Hills and Kardashian fame, kept her boyfriend on the down-low until he became her fiance. Her surprise Intended? Nickelback lead singer Chad Kroeger. The two apparently grew close while Kroeger worked with Lavigne during…
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When we’re prepping our Wedding Wednesday posts each week, the first thing we try to do is get inspired. Maybe we’re eyeing a gorgeous cake on Pinterest. Or maybe we’re humming sweet first dance songs. There’s a strong possibility we’re drooling over our very own engagement ring eye candy. But where do we turn when…
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They are the Hollywood couple of the decade, and with everyone clinging to the details leaking about their top secret wedding plans, it’s no surprised that word of their custom made wedding rings has leaked to the press. And word on the street is, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have pulled out all the stops…
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Raymond Lee Jewelers is South Florida’s premiere watch repair workshop for luxury watches. We repair Rolex watches, service Patek Phillipe watches, and can change a Cartier watch battery with ease. Our expert watchmakers are trained and experienced in repairing virtually every luxury watch brand, from Vacheron Constantin to Jaeger LeCoultre. Our access to factory parts…
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Nail art is one of the biggest trends sweeping the beauty world. On Pinterest & Tumblr, there are entire accounts dedicated to nail art inspiration and decorated digits. We think nail art is a fun way to express your creativity – especially when paired with any of our gorgeous vintage rings, estate rings or antique…
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We love the graphic pop that a dose of pattern can add to a wedding, and there’s no hotter motif right now than chevron. A chevron wedding can be ultra modern, or a fun twist on the classic – which is why we love these chevron wedding ideas. From chevron wedding table settings, to chevron…
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Bvlgari is one of the top brands in jewelry. When you’re looking for something stunning that is worthy of the red carpet, it’s easy to find what you’re looking for from this company. They have provided necklaces, earrings, bracelets, rings and timepieces to a number of celebrities for many, many years. The company has been…
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When you have a diamond that you have no use for, it only makes sense to sell it. You can go into any jewelry store in the country and see how much diamond jewelry costs. However, because your diamond will likely be re-sold, you can’ expect to get the full retail for your stone. You…
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June’s Couture Show in Las Vegas shed a lot of light on a number of fashionable trends and phases. In the accessories category, there are many precious and semi-precious stones hitting the top ranks. Those and other trends are featured below. One of a kind pieces of jewelry were amongst the top fashion trends at…
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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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Kate Middleton Jewelry The Duchess Kate Middleton has been dubbed a modern day style icon. With class and elegance, Kate has brought back the classical royal fashion icon that Princess Diana once symbolized. Retailers and the media have caught onto the phenomenon and have quickly replicated everything from her shoes to her clothes to her jewelry. Starting with her…
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Today we’re taking a step back to an era that holds a lot of historical value in the U.S.; many know it as The Roaring Twenties. A moment in time that gave a new personality to the country, the 1920’s were clad with flashy flapper fashion and foot-tappin’ jazz music. It was during this time…
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When we think of jewelry, the image of a delicate bracelet, an expensive necklace or a diamond ring often comes to mind. In other words, when we think of jewelry we think of a woman. But let’s not exclude men from these luxury items all together. Below you’ll find men’s jewelry ideas that aren’t just…
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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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Lab created diamonds are real diamonds in every way (as opposed to lab-created diamond simulants). The chemical compounds are the same as mined diamonds, but the values are much different. It is often very difficult to tell the difference between a synthetic and mined diamond. Consumers can notice some aspects themselves, while they will…
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Breaking out from behind the shadow of the Princess Cut has not been an easy feat for marquise diamonds. Despite its glamorous history (King Louis XV of France commissioned the cut, meant to mimic the mouth of his mistress, The Marchioness Madame de Pompadour), the slender, double-edged diamond was once guilty by association with the…
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Remember when we shared Isaac’s Lip Dub Proposal? Well, we kind of have a thing for creative, meaningful and beautiful proposals. After all, we get to help our grooms-to-be select and design the perfect engagement rings. We hear their wonderful plans for proposing to their beloved. We get to meet the blushing bride and listen…
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Our new All time Favorite Proposal Will Take your breath away. If you do one thing this Wedding Wednesday, visit Style Me Pretty to read the entire story behind this amazingly thoughtful groom’s Chicago proposal. It involves impersonation, major surprises, and – our favorite – a stunning halo engagement ring. Photography By / Vrai Photo…
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Collateral Loans Boca Collateral loans are a fairly easy concept to understand: a collateral loan is a type of loan secured by some asset that you already own. Traditionally, collateral loans are issued on real estate property, which is often referred to as a “home equity line of credit.” In many areas, you can also…
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Twitter Proposal We know, we know, in certain circle the idea of proposal via tweet is nothing short of eye-roll inducing. But humor us, and watch the video below: When we first saw this story on JCK, we were intrigued. After reading Adam’s Twitter feed, we were smitten! Adam created this Twitter account back in…
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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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Fancy Colored Diamonds Investment 38 years of auction houses and private dealer records indicate the prices of fancy color diamonds doubling at the dealer level every 5 – 7 years. That’s an average of 12%-15% every year, with even higher rates for the rarer colors! Demand is increasing worldwide, while the earth’s supply of diamonds…
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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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Great Gatsby Inspired Wedding Wedding Wednesday Photo of the Day True story – one of the best parts of Wedding Wednesday is ogling bridal pretties – engagement rings, ceremony & reception decor, flowers and gorgeous gowns. But sometimes, after perusing all of our favorite wedding blogs, one shot steals the show. This photo taken at…
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Beau Sancy Diamond The Geneva Auction houses just seem to have all the fun, don’t they? After Christie’s record breaking auction of Mrs. Lilly Safra’s jewels to benefit 32 of Mrs. Safra’s favorite charitable institutions, Sotheby’s was not to be outdone. On Tuesday, Sotheby’s Geneva auctioned off the legendary Beau Sancy diamond for a little…
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Diamond Color Grades This web series will focus intently on diamond characteristics, those famous four C’s. Each week, we’ll share an in depth video discussing Clarity, Cut, Color, and Carat and how these factors are determined, and how they affect the price of a diamond. This week, we’re discussing Diamond Color Grades. Diamond color grades…
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Diamond Carat Defined Due to technical difficulties, the diamond series will continue into May – thank you for your patience, and we hope you enjoy learning about the 4c’s of diamond grading! This month’s web series will focus intently on diamond characteristics, those famous four C’s. Each week, we’ll share an in depth video discussing…
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Clarity Enhanced Diamonds Today we pose a philosophical question to our readers: Is the customer always right? At Raymond Lee Jewelers, we’re of the mind that yes, yes they are. However, a recent incident that left a bad taste in a customer’s mouth forced us to ask the question again, and our VP Lee wondered…
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Floral Print Bridesmaids Dresses We aren’t sure of the weather by you, but here in Boca Raton, April seemed insistent upon living up to its “showery” moniker. We saw nothing but gray skies and rain drops for days (although our rain boots did help to lighten our spirits). The moment the calendar page turned to…
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What makes Australian diamonds different from other diamonds? Find out what the difference is here. Read on. In the market today, there are diamonds and there are Australian diamonds. If you’re wondering what the difference is between these two kinds of gemstones, it lies basically on the quality. Since you’ll be spending hundreds if not…
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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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Blue and Pink Diamonds There is always something exciting going on in the world of diamonds and jewelry. Take for instance, within the past week two diamonds, one blue and the other pink, exceeded expectations when it came time for auction. Christie’s made the announcement that the Clark Pink Diamond fetched a record 15.7 million…
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Wedding Dress Trends Bridal Market Spring 2013 First, Brad and Angelina get engaged, and now this – it’s a big week for weddings! One of the wedding world’s biggest events is currently underway this week in new York City. Bridal Fashion Week Spring 2013, also known as Bridal Market has all of the greatest wedding…
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5 Epic Fail Proposal Videos (And What You Can Learn From Them) There’s no one way to propose to your girlfriend. A wedding proposal can be elaborate. It can be simple and sweet. It can be in public. It can be at a private spot. Indeed, most wedding proposals are not nearly as extravagant as…
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