Everyone knows that colors evoke certain emotional responses. The degree to which this occurs depends on the person. But grocery marketers, major corporations, and everyone in between has harnessed the influence of color to portray a certain sensibility. The application of color also works with gem stones. There are thousands of gem stones in the…
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What do Heidi Klum, Claudia Schiffer and now Candice Swanepoel have in common? Well, apart from being tall, blonde and beautiful models, of course. Anyone can do that. Well, provided you’re tall, blonde, and beautiful. But what unites this trio and 15 other models is that they’ve all wore one very, very exclusive item on the runway…
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A 14 Carat fancy vivid orange diamond is being auctioned by Christie’s. It is the world’s largest orange diamond. It is set to lead their Magnificent Jewels auction in Geneva, Switzerland on November 12. The estimated sale price is between $17 million to $20 million. That comes out to be around $1.3 million per carat.…
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Celebrities are larger than life. You love them not only for their talents, whether they’re singers, actors, dancers or performers of some other sort, you love them for their extravagant lifestyles. Celebrities make big bucks entertaining the masses, so the can afford to buy some seriously breathtaking goodies. There’s no question in your mind, you’d…
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The leaves are changing colors, the air feels crisper and, suddenly, it’s time to bring your fall wardrobe out of hiding. Sweaters and autumn’s color palettes provide the perfect backdrop for layering on the seasons chunky trends. This is not the season for demure pieces. Fall 2013 jewelry trends are all about being bold and…
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No one can accuse McDonald’s of selling cheap tasteless hamburgers. For one day only McDonald’s had their special edition gourmet hamburger on sale for $10 each. The burgers come loaded with extra thick slices of pineapple, chorizo sausage and a food known as black truffles. The burgers were not handed out in ordinary bags; they…
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It has recently been revealed that on a trip to Saudi Arabia, former United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton received a half- million dollars worth of jewels from Saudi King, Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz. The Department of State recently stated that these gifts were received in 2012 during her visit. Jewelry From Saudi Arabia…
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How much do you know about the sapphire? Let’s test your knowledge. Which of the following statements are true and which are false? 1. Most people think of sapphires as blue but there are also other color varieties 2. The sapphire is the birthstone of those born in July. 3 The word Sapphire comes from…
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Istanbul is the place where the West meets the East. Traders left Europe in search of the mysterious treasures of India and Asia, including fine spices, fine fabrics and other exotic treats. Over the centuries, the influences of all these cultures contributed to the opulence and grandeur of the Ottoman Empire and what is present-day…
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Niko Koulis is an experienced Greek jewelry who creates and offers magnificent, luxurious jewelry items for sale. Working with diamonds is Mr. Koulis’ specialty; you will notice that nearly all of his best known jewelry items feature large quantities of this unique, valuable stone. Additionally, other jewels are sometimes used with the diamonds to bring…
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No one can accuse Friedrich Kochli of being a man without means and talents. He was perhaps, one of the greatest jewelry designers of his times. His style and originality cannot be imitated by anyone. Among his work is the “Egg.” It is an elegant piece with exquisite details, and a nice gold touch on…
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Alexandrite is one of the birthstones associated with June, along with the pearl and the moonstone. It is an uncommon, expensive stone that cannot be replicated synthetically because natural alexandrite has color-changing powers. They aren’t really ‘powers’, but the stone looks under different types of lighting. In daylight, alexandrite looks green with an occasional blue…
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We had the most incredible time at this year’s 2013 Hope Bash and we were so honored to be this year’s exclusive jewelry sponsor. The event was a gorgeous evening supporting a fabulous cause. Over 600 supporters of Place of Hope gathered at PGA National Resort & Spa. Executive Director Charles Bender credited the record-setting…
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Paul Flato’s success and designation as the “First Jeweler to the Celebrities” is most likely due to two factors; his talent for creating beautiful, whimsical pieces and his first store was at the corner of 57th and Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. It was the location where Tiffany & Co. would later open their flagship store…
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A star sapphire is precisely what its stellar name suggests – a sapphire that feature a star design. That star shape is actually an inclusion, an internal characteristic created by the gem’s specific crystal structure & minerals within. We’ve talked about inclusions before when discussing diamond clarity, but all gemstones can feature inclusions. We liken…
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Today we’re showing off one of the IWC watches Boca Raton can’t get enough of – the Big Pilot IW5004-01 in stainless steel and black. The International Watch Company traces its roots back to the late 19th century, giving it all the prestige of a long-storied luxury watch manufacture. however, IWC has the distinction of…
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In addition to having the most gorgeous estate jewelry store Boca Raton has ever seen, we’re estate jewelry buyers too! Give us your tired, your outdated, your unwanted, or still loved but in-need-of-an-upgrade jewelry. We buy vintage jewelry, antique jewelry, and estate jewelry in general. It’s difficult to know a piece’s origins or value when…
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Today we’re all about color! While a pure, sparkling diamond never, ever loses its lustre, sometimes we’re just drawn to the vibrant and rich luxury of gemstone engagement rings. Rubies and sapphires add a bright pop of color that announces to the world “Yes I am getting married!” And colored gemstones make for gorgeous unique…
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Our time here in Hong Kong is coming to an end – for now. Of course we’ll be back in June for the June Hong Kong Jewellery and Gem Fair, we can never stay away from HK for too long! And why would we? The Hong Kong jewelry shows give us an opportunity to trade…
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One of the fronts of investing that many people have entered over the past few years is that of gold. Gold buying and selling is generally considered a relatively safe type of investment, especially for those who are interested in the long-term possibilities. One of the best things about this investment is that nearly anyone…
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We’re in Hong Kong for the week at one of our favorite international jewelry and watch shows! We’ve brought our amazing selection of watches and jewelry, but we aren’t the only exhibitors – we’re highlighting other exhibitors too! Today we’re highlighting Edigem LTD. Founded in 1982, Edigem trades in diamonds, colored gems, vintage and antique…
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It’s no secret we’re all about luxury for less. Where else can you get authentic Cartier Love bangles on sale? Where else can you find the largest selection of pre owned luxury watches? Where else will you find names like Tiffany & Co., Bvlgari and Van Cleef and Arpels? And where else will you find…
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The awards show we’ve all been waiting for will finally arrive on Sunday! We’re ready to live tweet the red carpet, along with our fellow eagle-eyed celebrity jewelry spotters. A few predictions are practically a given: Ryan won’t ask who the jewelry designers are, there will be plenty of nude gowns, lots of mermaid silhouettes,…
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Readers, this awards season may go down in history as the most boring ever. From a snoozefest at the SAG Awards, to the relative lack of bling at the Golden Globes, the celebs on the red carper just aren’t scratching our itch for major jewelry. Where are the diamonds (and no, we don’t mean studs)?…
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V-Day is just around the corner, and we’re feeling the love. Everywhere we turn we’re bombarded by cute couples (thanks to our Facebook photo contest), sweet treats, and perfectly hued gems. We love rose gold, pink sapphires and ruby jewelry even more in February than any other time of the year. We couldn’t resist pairing…
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Piecing Together the Perfect Arm Party Last month, I introduced the concept of needing an Arm Party in the post Party Jewelry You’ll Need Going Into the New Year. While I introduced the concept, lets expound by looking at a few amazing pieces from the Raymond Lee Jeweler’s Showroom that would work well at creating…
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Spotlight on: The British Crown Jewels Well, Kate certainly scored big when she became the wife to Prince William. I mean, a girl loves diamonds, but jeez Louise, what a girl would do to wear the gorgeous pieces that belong to the collection of the British Crown Jewels! To see the collection in person, take…
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Best Golden Globes Jewelry Last night kicked off 2013 Award Season! We had a blast Live Tweeting the red carpet arrivals with the rest of the jewelry industry. It also provided us plenty of handy notes to remember precisely whose looks we loved and whose we would leave. We also saw plenty of trends emerging…
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New Years Eve is a night to sparkle and shine! Check out these 10 earring styles that will make you the brightest star at the party! These 18K White Gold Raindrop Pave Diamond Drop Earrings are incredibly fabulous! These Vintage Ruby and Diamond Earrings will compliment a sparkly red party dress or a classy gold…
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Mixing various tones of precious metals is a trend that’s been in the works for some time now. Mixing colored gemstones, while not as popular, is a great way to let your creativity shine through your wardrobe. Mixing gemstones creates a fun, fashionable, and eye-catching accessory! To dress up bland outfits or accentuate a color…
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Not every man has the hindsight to purchase an engagement ring with a matching wedding band. Don’t fret, ladies and gents, as there are plenty of options for wedding bands that will match and compliment your engagement ring and completely impress everyone who takes a glance at the set! This 14k Yellow gold and…
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Acquired by LVMH in October, 2011, Bulgari started as a Greek firm. Adapted later as an Italian manufacturer and distributor of luxury goods and jewelry, Bulgari is known today for it’s contributions to the jewelry world, watches, handbags fragrances, accessories and hotels. Bulgari, or sometimes written as Bvlgari, was founded by Greek jeweler Sotirios Voulgaris…
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Don’t look at the holidays as the same old song and dance—really impress your family this holiday season with fabulous Thanksgiving outfits! Thanksgiving can be a lot of fun—or a big pain in the butt! Fashion needs to be comfortable in order to be functional for a holiday like Thanksgiving since it usually revolves around…
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Gear up for an amazing Christie’s auction just in time for the holiday season! Out of Christie’s Hong Kong Auction house, the auction will be available for registered buyers locally and online. On November 27th, Christie’s World-Renowned Auction house is presenting Hong Kong Magnificent Jewels. This one-of-a-kind auction will feature 304 lots. The crowned jewel…
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Roberto Coin is a luxury brand of watches and jewelry based out of Vicenza, Italy. While the company was established by it’s namesake in 1977, the purpose was to create divine pieces of jewelry for other internationally known jewelry brands. The company wasn’t introduced to the public until 1996 when Roberto Coin began producing luxury…
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Rare Burmese rubies, highlighted by a beautiful “Pigeon’s Blood” necklace are being highly anticipated in Christie’s upcoming Hong Kong Magnificent Jewels auction on November 27. Diamond, emerald, and sapphire jewelry will also be available at the auction, which has a pre-sale estimate of $70 million for the jewelry to be sold. Photo courtesy of Christie’s…
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Well, we hope you’ve earned your I Voted sticker on this election day! Just in case you haven’t, and you’ve been waiting to head to your polling location because you can’t decide what shoes would best reflect your political affiliation, fear not. We’ve got your back! Our fancy footwear will have your feet looking fabulous…
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We hear the cliche all the time: Diamonds are a girl’s best friend. What we fail to recognize sometimes are that the men in our lives are typically the one’s showering us girls with all of these diamonds. My conclusion: men love diamonds, too! What’s not to love? They’re one of the hardest substances on…
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If it’s October, it’s time to go pink! And there’s no reason this shouldn’t extend into our weekly happy hour. But toss your idea of sugary mixers and overly sweet Cosmos. Today’s pink cocktails are all quality ingredients, style, and a hefty dose of ice. First up, we have a delicious white gold and pink…
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The fall season is so glorious with the cool, crisp weather and great, earth-toned color palates. The leaves change to dark red and light browns, and so should your wardrobe! Put away the pouty pink colors and gear up for all of the biggest name’s in cosmetics Fall color palates! First up is matching our…
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Today’s Thirsty Thursday happy hour is brought to you by the number 4: the number of different gemstone types found on this stunning, colorful ring! Citrine, topaz, amethysts and diamonds combine in this great abstract 18kt yellow gold ring. Bars of faceted color splay in every direction while a banner of diamonds weaves through the…
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2 Carat Halo Style Engagement Ring Style Art Deco Style Engagement Ring 2 Carat Light Fancy Yellow with Rubies and Diamonds Main Diamond 2.02ct Diamond Color Light Fancy Yellow Diamond Clarity Diamond is VS in Clarity Measurements 17mm x 24mm Mounting Details 18K White Gold, Platinum, Ruby, and Diamond Setting With .37ct of Micropave Set…
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Birthstone engagement rings rarely enter the spotlight: the sentiment is generally executed through gifting the more traditional diamond engagement rings. While this traditional idea is romantic and beautiful, it’s much more personalized to give the love of your life a token that relates only to them: one with a feature of their personal birth stone.…
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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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One of Alexandrite’s most stunning properties is its ability to change color depending on viewing angle and light source. This gem, a form of chrysoberyl, can exhibit hues that range from emerald green to ruby red, and everywhere in between. This particular trio of Alexandrite is mounted in a white gold dome for a completely…
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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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Tuesday night’s Olympic games were among our favorite events yet! Between watching the U.S. Men’s swim team take home gold and seeing the U.S. women’s gymnastics nail a perfect routine to snag their own gold medals, it was definitely a high point for the U.S. in the 2012 London games! Omega ambassador Michael Phelps became…
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We’ve caught Olympic fever here at Raymond Lee Jewelers! Whether we’re watching swimming, rowing or equestrian events, the awesome power of the Olympics has caught every ounce of our attention. We can’t get enough of watching these athletes compete for the coveted gold medals – although lately we’ve had our eye on a different type…
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