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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After Cartier’s “Cartier and Aldo Cipullo, New York City in the 70’s” exhibition earlier this year, the hardware-inspired “Juste un clou” Cartier nail bracelet buzz keeps going strong. Originally designed by Cartier’s in-house designer Aldo Cipullo back in the 70’s, this timeless piece of jewelry is much more than “just as a nail”. It is…
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This month, we’re back with our top 5 July fashion trends. These are the must have items for this month, the pieces your closet is incomplete without! White Jeans: they scream summer, they set off your tan, and the right pair will make legs go on for long summer days. MiH Jeans Paris cropped mid-rise…
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Receiving a wedding invitation from a dear friend or a loved one can be an exciting moment in its own, but when time begins to dwindle and the anticipated date nears, it becomes priority to find an outfit for the occasion: What to wear to a summer wedding? As many know, it is unspoken wedding…
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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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Engraving jewelry is a prehistoric practice that will always be popular. The art of engraving precious metals has been used for centuries to represent loyalty, love, accomplishments and various other milestones and dedications. Today, it’s a timeless way to forever mark your favorite piece of jewelry with the date you were married, a line from your wedding vows, your child’s initials,…
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Happy Independence Day, readers! It’s the Fourth of July, and it’s Wedding Wednesday – what better way to celebrate than with gorgeous engagement rings? We love that these vintage style and art deco style engagement rings have eye catching colored stones. Yellow diamonds, sapphire engagement rings, and ruby halo rings provide a perfect pop of…
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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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Everything’s Bigger in…Dallas It’s refreshing to know that there’s more to do in senior residences than play checkers, bridge or Scrabble. But plotting against your own brother? If you’re an unscrupulous JR Ewing, hatching evil schemes can make life worth living. “Dallas,” the 1980s television saga of the well-to-do Ewing family is back and on…
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Cartier. The name alone conjures images of opulence. Of exotic panther designs. Of Liz Taylor’s famous baubles. Of that enticing and succulent little Cartier red box. Or better yet, of a big red box. Raymond Lee Jewelers’ obsession with Cartier is well documented, so it should come as no surprise that our online showroom and…
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Can’t Buy Me Love – Or Can You? Typically, one engagement ring is satisfactory for most women, but Peaches Geldof, the fiancée of Tom Cohen, announced that she has just received her SECOND engagement ring from her beau on her birthday. She posted pictures of her new bling on Twitter saying, “My new engagement ring!…
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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. Today we’re excited to feature these gorgeous Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Alhambra turquoise butterfly earrings. We love when we get VCA pieces, because they’re always stylish and always beautiful…
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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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1920s inspired wedding dresses, Art Deco inspired wedding dresses, and vintage style wedding dresses have ruled the bridal runways for just about a year now. And we are happy to report that this gorgeous trend isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. Brides are looking to the past for modern takes on gilded age fashion. Maybe the…
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Many girls dream of the day that the man of their dreams will drop down to one knee with a box full of love and a big shiny ring! Guys, your lady will be telling her friends, family and even strangers about the day you popped the question for many years to come. Here are…
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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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The hunt for your beautiful wedding gown is now over. You’ve found the perfect dress that fits your personal style. Now it is time to find the right necklace to match your stunning wedding dress. Here are a few tips to consider when choosing the right necklace for your wedding dress. Strapless Dresses: When wearing…
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Vintage Clothes and Jewelry Using your old wardrobe in new ways is an essential to keeping yourself stylish on a budget. In the world of fashion, trends change swiftly so it’s smart to not do away with your quality clothes only because they are out of style. Instead, store them away in a spot where…
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Readers, you know we adore serving our customers needs from our gorgeous Boca Raton showroom, but sometimes we feel the need to spread the jewelry love. So we take things international! Lee and Jeff packed up our sparkliest inventory last week (as our Instagram followers already know) and headed to Hong Kong! They arrived there…
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Yesterday, Yahoo Shopping featured this article by GQ’s Jon Wilde. We love this frank & honest take on engagement ring shopping, by a guy, for guys. However, you know how we like to put in our two cents on all things engagement rings, and since it’s Wedding Wednesday, please indulge us. We’ve gone point-by-point with…
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Something Blue Jewelry As the saying goes, every bride needs ‘something old, something new, something borrow and something blue’ on her big day in order to ensure good luck. The tradition, developed in Britain during the Victorian era, gives each token a special meaning for the bride. “Something old” symbolizes a bond to the bride’s…
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Gemstone Engagement Rings Gemstone engagement rings have been picking up momentum, and have become popular for all people, including celebrities. In fact, there has been a huge increase in the number of engagement rings with colored stones in them. Everybody from Duchess Kate Middleton to Halle Berry has been spotted with colored bling. For some, it…
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Push Presents The popularity of push presents has risen over the years among expecting couples. For those unfamiliar with the new phenomenon, a push present, also known as a push gift, is a token of sentiment a partner gets the mommy-to be in light of their impending bundle of joy. Push gifts can be given…
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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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Graduation Gift Ideas Graduation Season is upon us in full force, which means plenty of gift-giving occasions – even if your thoughtful present is last minute. Personally, I find this one of the hardest gifts to buy. You want to congratulate the new graduate, who is often someone you haven’t seen in a while, but…
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If you know (or are) a bride, woman, or boyfriend on the hunt for the perfect engagement ring, there is one setting you. must. know about. If you research one and only one engagement ring style, let it be the halo setting. Halo engagement rings have emerged as one of the most widely desired engagement…
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Porto Moniz Madeira Lava Pools 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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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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Rolex for Father’s Day As most dads love Rolex’s as much as dogs love playing fetch, there is no doubt this luxury watch from Raymond Lee Jewelers will captivate the man who wears the pants in your family. The luxury watch is dapper enough for even the most discerning. Although this timepiece is pricey, making…
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Graduation Gifts for Him Graduation gift giving has probably been on your mind lately. Admittedly, it’s mostly due to the ubiquitous nature of commencement ceremonies. Nonetheless, you’ve found yourself musing through stores on what could possibly be befitting for a milestone in your loved one’s life. They say the first thing you notice about a…
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Tiffany & Co. for Great Gatsby Baz Luhrmann’s remake of the great American novel isn’t due until Christmas this year, but book, movie and fashion fans alike are already salivating. The film’s trailer, released a few weeks ago, confirmed what many already suspected – that the movie would be chock full of amazing costumes. Daisy…
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Thai Basil Daiquiri Perhaps today’s Thirsty Thursday cocktails are carrying over from Tuesday’s trip to Thailand? Or maybe it’s just because we’re obsessed with this deep, rich tourmaline stone set in white gold with diamonds! The only thing we love more than a vintage cocktail ring is one that matches the cocktail we’re sipping on,…
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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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Vintage Engagement Rings Under $2000 Happy Wedding Wednesday, readers! Today’s edition of Engagement Ring Eye Candy combines two of our most popular posts – budget beauties and vintage engagement rings. We love a good vintage (or vintage inspired) diamond engagement ring, so today we multiplied our love by six (but divided our budget) to bring…
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Fathers Day Gift Ideas Dad’s dedicated day is rapidly approaching – a little less than two weeks until Father’s Day on June 17th! Raymond Lee Jewelers has you covered for great gift ideas for Dad, and we’ll be posting handy guides chock full of Father’s Day gift ideas to please your #1 Dad. Below are…
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David Yurman Necklace Giveaway! June’s birthstone is the ever-classic pearl, and to celebrate all of our fabulous June-born fans, we’re giving away this David Yurman Petite Albion mother of pearl & diamond pendant! This lovely pendant is classic David Yurman, on a 16″ signature David Yurman sterling silver chain. We love the delicate iridescence of…
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Seaman Schepps Bracelet 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 week’s featured item is an amazing vintage Seaman Schepps bracelet set with rubies, emeralds, sapphires and diamonds, with the gemstones carved into leaves. It’s very “tutti…
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2012 Veil Trends Today’s weddings are all about couples who want every aspect of their day to reflect their personalities, their story, their relationship as a couple. One aspect of the wedding day that remains an individual reflection is the attire of the bride & groom. Grooms run the gamut of interest & investment in…
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Chopard Stars in Cannes The most fabulous film festival in the world, Cannes, brings out the stars in full force. And, as we love to report, with stars come fabulous red carpet jewelry! This year, Chopard partnered with the festival to sponsor Cannes Film Festival, and the stars honored the luxury jewelry brand by wearing…
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2012 Trends for Weddings Great news, readers! Today’s Wedding Wednesday includes a treat for you – 10% off at Simply Bridal! The code is: PSM10 and it’s valid until August 1st, 2012. We hope you find a fabulous wedding dress at SimplyBridal.com, and that you enjoy this guest post by Molly Warner. After scouring the…
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Fake Rolex, Fake Hublot, Fake Cartier Don’t be Fooled! We’ve told you before about how to spot a fake Rolex, and the signs of a fake Cartier Love Charity bracelet, but today we’re going in depth. Today’s web series will show you how to spot a fake Rolex Milgauss, how to spot a fake Hublot…
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Vintage Patek Philippe 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…
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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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Top 10 Met Gala 2012 Looks Last night’s “Oscars of the East Coast” and “Night of 1,000 Dresses” brought out every supermodel, celebrity, and designer to the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute to honor Miuccia Prada. The red carpet preceding the event was touted last night by Tommy Hilfiger as “The Superbowl of Fashion.”…
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Blackberry Martini We’re going to the dark side for today’s happy hour. This week’s cocktails are decidedly dark and make use of juicy blackberries. While this Black Swain-inspired martini is surprisingly sweet, the David Yurman Onyx and diamond Wheaton ring is imposing and seductive. We love the oversized slab of stone, especially its checkerboard facets,…
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Emerald Rings Net-a-Porter‘s best footwear paired perfectly with Raymond Lee Jewelers’ jewelry picks of the week; this week May’s birthstone – emerald- steals the spotlight, but not before a round or 4 with these verdant wedges. We adore the green hues on these designer wedges, almost as much as we do the stunning emerald set…
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