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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Whether you need a piece for that special anniversary, or you simply enjoy showering the loved one in your life with luxury items, there simply isn’t anything more high class than a Roberto Coin jewelry piece. Between necklaces, watches and bracelets, this jewelry designer has luxury completely covered. Roberto Coin began his jewelry designing business…
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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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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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In 1909, CoCo Chanel opened Chanel Modes, the first millinery shop in Paris. Chief designer until her death in 1971, she revolutionized the world of high fashion for apparel from head to feet. Her elegant taste is seen today in the world of high jewelry. Chanel has combined the technology of chromatic ceramic titanium with…
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When you are Brad Pitt and you are engaged to Angelina Jolie — the woman who has everything or can buy anything she wants — what do you get for a wedding present? Well, Brad managed to figure out the perfect present. It is unique, timeless and classic, as well as being rare and luxurious.…
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Kate Middleton displayed effortless style, vigor, and youth in all her many appearances at the London Olympics. Kate is not above repeating her outfits, like true style icons. Here are a few of Kate Middleton’s best Olympic looks. Kate Middleton in Jenny Packham Back in May during the 2012 British Olympic team celebration at the…
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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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Rolex Watches When you think of luxury watches, one of the first names that comes to mind should be “Rolex.” They cost thousands – perhaps even hundreds of thousands – of dollars and are as much of a sign of social status and importance as they are pieces of timekeeping jewelry. Rolex: Greater than the…
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You already know David Yurman’s designs. You might not be aware of your knowledge, but David Yurman’s trademark twisted cable bracelet changed the face of jewelry and fashion. The bracelet’s simple elegance has become a hallmark of good taste and elegant sophistication.
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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Searching for that interesting and versatile theme for your wedding that you know none of your friends are up to? This may sound crazy, but try tying in some birds! Many people see birds as symbols of the future. They can also mean eternal life, rebirth, and peace. Different species of birds hold different symbolism.…
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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’s Travel Tuesday destination…
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It’s Masculine Monday here at Raymond Lee Jewelers, and one of our favorite gents is Mr. David Yurman. We love David Yurman jewelry for its graphic simplicity. A Yurman piece is instantly recognizable by its careful refinement, focus on detail and texture, and employment of mixed metals – and the occasional pop of colored gemstone.…
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The US Olympic officials faced a lot of scrutiny 2 weeks ago as the American Olympic Athletes were dressed in uniforms made in China. The small reform to the matter was that Olympic officials contracted a Rhode Island based jewelry company to design and manufacture Olympic Bracelets for the team. Every Olympics, the US Olympics…
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Just say the name Cartier and people begin to imagine fabulous jewelry, luxurious watches and superb accent pieces. And it’s not only regular people who feel this way. Celebrities love the look of Cartier jewelry as well as the brand itself, and are often seen out about town wearing Cartier pieces. You might even spot…
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Today kicks off eBay’s Fashion Vault Sale featuring a designer jewelry sale on estate jewelry steals from exclusive eBay sellers. Raymond Lee Jewelers was selected as one of eBay’s premiere sellers of estate, antique and vintage fine jewelry and watches to participate in this exciting sale. For the entire week, customers will be able to…
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Celebrities have a special flare for the finer things in life. The cars, the clothes, and the accessories are always of the utmost quality. There is no exception when it comes to watches. This summer’s blockbuster stars have been seen wearing a wide variety of luxury watches. From Robert Downey JR. to Christian Bale, luxury…
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Today’s featured piece is a unique, beautiful find that we’re excited to show off. This carved white opal cameo ring is a serious statement piece. Carved into the classic cameo piece, the sheer size of this massive opal is what makes this piece truly amazing. We love the smooth edges of the bold gold ring,…
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Although Rihanna is famous for her amazing voice and melodic singing talents, she’s a major fashion influence: constantly changing up her look and shocking the world with her far-out style. There is much a-buzz about Rihanna’s new fashion line and plenty of reasons to entice you to try something on. The famous American pop star…
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There are certain wardrobe staples that every stylish man needs to own: a classic blue blazer, the perfect dress shoe, a well-tailored suit – these are all givens. But as we’ve stated many a time before, no ensemble is truly complete without the finishing touches that elevate an outfit to refinement. More often than…
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Karl Lagerfeld never fails to impress us. On July 24, he excited us once again when he launched his Olympics-inspired line at Selfridges. Lagerfeld attended an exclusive party at the London department store that evening to kick-off his exclusive shops within the store. A womenswear space popped-up on the third floor, where the capsule collection…
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If you’re a regular blog reader, you know how much we love our engagement rings. From pear shaped to princess cuts, and every era of jewelry design going all the way back to the early 19th century, our bridal showcases are full of mesmerizing diamonds. Gazing at them daily is a joy we love to…
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LOVE is just a four-letter word until it is given meaning. Founded in 1847 in Paris, Cartier gives love meaning as it stands as one of the world’s most esteemed companies in the luxury goods industry. Today, the Maison is renowned worldwide for its high jewelry creations and watches, perfumes and prestige accessories – symbols…
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Yesterday, our Diamond of the Day was a special edition. Our Vice President’s wife decided to customize her beautiful emerald cut diamond with a frame of round emeralds set around it. We love the combination of emerald cut diamonds and emeralds (of all shapes), so today’s engagement ring eye candy is allll about emeralds. We’re…
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The world waited with baited breath on Sunday night for the answer to one all important question: Who would Emily choose? If you were one of the breathless anticipators, we hope you are very pleased with Emily, the Bachelorette, Maynard’s choice of one F Jef. Everyone else, please partake in some sparkles with us.…
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It’s one of our favorite times of the year – time for the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale! It’s when Nordstrom rolls out plenty of fall fashion goodness at ridiculous prices. We stock up online and in store while we can, and one of the very first places we go (at the Boca Town Center or online)…
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Last night’s Teen Choice Awards brought out all the hottest stars of Young Hollywood. The Twilight Saga was honored with extra special surfboards, fan favorites like Zac Efron made appearances, Carly Rae Jepsen performed the song of the summer, Call me Maybe, and every other teen and tween star you could ask for was present…
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So, you’ve finally decided to take the next step in your relationship with your girlfriend. You have the event planned perfectly; the place, time of day, what you’ll wear, what you’ll say. But when you finally get down on your knee and present the ring to her, what do you envision? Have you even thought…
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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. Is there anything that kicks off the weekend better than a little vintage VCA? We think not. Today’s featured item(s) are a fabulous set of Van Cleef & Arpels mother…
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Today we’re toasting to sultry sweet. We love the romantic hues of tanzanite, and this pave cluster ring is the perfect combination of sassy and saccharine. With 19 round brilliant light tanzanites studded into bright 14kt white gold, this pretty ring is a show stopper. Luckily, we’re got a cocktail created by another show stopper…
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Fashion trends may come and go but there is one trend that will never go out of style: heavenly jewelry! It is the icing on any outfit, and if your birthday is in July, it is the icing that is even better than the icing on your birthday cake: your birthstone. This July let your…
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It’s been a while since we shared some of our favorite engagement rings from the online showroom, so today we thought we’d indulge. Our newest cravings have made us sweet on marquise engagement rings – especially our largest! Marquise engagement rings became enormously popular in the late 70’s – early 90’s, but have been keeping…
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2012’s trendy fall shoes are rolling out in our favorite stores, and Net-a-Porter’s selection is no exception. The black shoes beckoning us into the richer hues of fall are truly gorgeous. Giuseppi Zanotti plays with chunky heels and metallic highlights, while YSL adds gold but keeps it classic. Charlotte Olympia throws caution to the wind…
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Standard Length Strand Pearls – The 5 Basic Lengths Jewelers can string pearls as long or short as the customer is looking for, but traditionally, pearl necklaces come in 5 strand lengths for various occasions. The Choker is the shortest length of pearls at 16 inches. This length, traditionally, will circle the neck one time and…
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There are certain wardrobe staples that every stylish man needs to own: a classic blue blazer, the perfect dress shoe, a well-tailored suit – these are all givens. But as we’ve stated many a time before, no ensemble is truly complete without the finishing touches that elevate an outfit to refinement. More often than not,…
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The heat has us stripping down to our bare essentials, but these are a few Summer essentials you’ll want to keep on no matter what. Sexy Shades They shield the sun, protect your eyes and not to mention they’re pretty darn cute. No matter where you go this Summer, make sure to step out in…
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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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It’s Thursday, it’s happy hour, and the air is simply electric! We’re buzzing with excitement over this great blue cocktail we spotted on Tacori’s Pinterest board. We love the bright cerulean color of this Electric Lemonade, and the recipe they’ve added looks delightful as well. Of course, an equally mesmerizing cocktail on our end was…
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It seems like celebs have much more torrid love lives than the rest of us. Tabloids constantly report a barrage of celebrity engagements, celebrity weddings and celebrity break ups. And while we certainly have a vested interest in the bling that accompanies these stories, it remains juicy gossip in general! Here’s whats new and now…
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A difficult task that many brides face today is deciding what to give their groom as a wedding gift. The task could be viewed in a couple ways, depending on the groom. It’s safe to assume that since two people are getting married, they know each other well enough to know what the other would…
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A woman’s engagement ring says a lot about their personal style, but it also reveals much about her personality as well. The ring a woman chooses to wear, or helps her future hubby pick out, can show if she is low-key, high maintenance, or likes her style subtle. So, what does your engagement ring say…
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If it’s Tuesday, it’s time to talk shoes. From heels to flats, and all the unique in-between, here are the shoes you can’t do without this Summer. Wedges: The dawning of wedges has arrived and it’s time to slip your soles into these Westby leather wedges by Kors Michael Kors. With earth tone leather straps…
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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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