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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Today’s Masculine Monday is dedicated to a true visionary whose genius schemes unfortunately outpaced his actual execution of them. He shall, of course, remain nameless. As one of Florida’s largest buyers of pre-owned and estate designer jewelry, we often hear interesting, colorful, and downright disturbing tales when our customers come to sell us their jewelry…
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The Breitling Navitimer Montbrillant Eclipse A43030 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…
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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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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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Halo Diamond Engagement Rings For today’s Wedding Wednesday engagement ring eye candy, we’re back with the newest additions to our Halo bridal collection. You’ll remember the halo diamond engagement rings we blogged about here and here, but these micropave settings feature lovely new (and new-to-us) diamonds that are the freshest pieces to fill our bridal…
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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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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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Coachella Men’s Fashion Featured on Mr. Porter Our favorite source for Masculine Monday inspiration, Mr. Porter, is sharing their favorite men’s fashion picks from Coachella. We posted our favorite men’s fashion from Coachella after the first weekend of the festival. Celebrities at Coachella stole the spotlight in our Men’s Fashion post, but we love these…
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The Rolex Yachtmaster 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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Recognise Rare Diamonds in New York Diamonds have two superlative titles to their name. They are not only the hardest substance known to man, but also the most precious of all gems. Their value is due to two facts, one because of their incredible beauty and second because of their rarity. One can find these…
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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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TAG Heuer Tag Heuer is a Swiss watch manufacturer. The brand specializes in production of luxury time pieces that distinguish with their performance and appearance. Despite the great design of all watches, the best advantage of Tag Heuer is the quality and capability of their products. We shall also say that they are the first…
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Rolex 1675 No Crown Guards Root Beer 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…
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Estate Diamond Necklace – Feature Friday This week’s featured piece from our online showroom is a sophisticated, slinky estate diamond necklace. The 14kt yellow gold rope chain drapes down to an artistic teardrop point studded with diamonds. The teardrop shapes kiss to close the necklace and feature .75ctw of diamonds. We love this necklace paired…
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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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Kate Middleton, Jessica Alba and Elizabeth Hurley’s Gorgeous Engagement Rings Engagements are without a doubt at the top of the list when it comes to the most special time in a bride’s life. The sheer thrill of receiving a beautiful and stunning engagement ring can send her into the clouds. Celebrities often are modeled after…
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Tuesday Shoesday Shines with Strappy Gold Heels & Accessories This week’s footwear favorites from net-a-Porter are all about the sparkle. We adore these strappy heels, all resplendently replete in gold with sassy ankle straps. We love this daring-yet-darling look, especially when it’s paired with our favorite glitzy gold and diamond accessories, with a few sapphires…
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The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Remains a Celeb Favorite The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph is one of the most high-profile watches on our radar. Favored by professional athletes and superstars alike, the AP Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph is a seriously stylish statement-maker. The signature octagonal bezel on this AP makes it instantly…
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Spring Fashion Trends: April’s Hottest Accessories and Clothes It’s Fashion Friday here on the Raymond Lee Jewelers Blog, and we’re just a tad obsessed with April’s hottest trends. April’s must-have fashion and accessories are updated classics, colorful pastels and blasts from the past. We’ve chosen our favorites below! Ahoy! – We love a sailor striped…
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Engagement Rings Under $1000 that Take Our Breath Away! We’re big on budgets here at Raymond Lee Jewelers. It’s why our inventory is almost always priced for less than retail, and it’s why our customers love shopping with us. Well, it’s one of the reasons. Today we’re celebrating Wedding Wednesday with these gorgeous engagement rings…
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Diamond Tuesday – Puppy Plush Is Alive and Well Diamond Dog Collars? That’s right, there is a viable market that knows for some owners, K9 opulence is definitely in style. This is serious business and right now there is a buzz about Diamond Dog Collars across the blog-o-sphere. While this is an exclusive market to some extent,…
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To a fashion/jewelry blog or those who are familiar with who’s who in the diamond industry, Christie’s is a very familiar name known for their stunning diamond jewelry finds. One might say, that they are a staple to the diamond industry blog-o-sphere. Well, they have done it again, and it is truly a treasure find…
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Engagement Ring and Diamond Ring Trends It is that time of year when so many couples are making the plans of a lifetime, literally. Getting married is one of the most important decisions ever made in a man or woman’s life. To go along with this awesome decision is the typical preparation mode one will…
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