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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This week’s happy hour is brought to you by the fabulous creamsicle drink we’re imagining is in these cocktail glasses! The photo on Ruffled has us planning our next soiree and serving these to boot. And no cocktail party is complete without a fabulous cocktail ring, enter our dreamsicle citrine cocktail ring. This ring features…
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The news world is abuzz with stories about Rihanna, between her confirmation that she and ex-boyfriend Chris Brown are back together and a new rumor that the Bahamian popstar may be the new face of Chanel. Rihanna recently tweeted “And that’s a #wrap on my shoot for my new #topsecret add campaign!!! #2013 #phuckyobasic.” Accompanying…
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Darling brides, we know how hard you’re working to plan your wedding. The moment you slipped that gorgeous engagement ring on your finger, you’ve been the queen of the spreadsheet, the master of your budget tool, the empress of your wedding binder. You’ve trimmed your guest list within an inch of its life, you’ve negotiated…
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The new year has kicked off, which means thousands of weddings happening around the U.S.– every single day. With this being said, it isn’t rare when a friend or loved one decides to tie the knot, but when the opportunity does arise, we can’t help but feel the urge to put our party pants on.…
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Wayne Rooney Diamond Motorcycle for Auction at Bonhams Black diamonds turn heads. The elegant gemstones look stunning in a cocktail ring, earrings, as a pendant and as part of a one-of-a-kind motorcycle. When twenty-one black diamonds are incorporated into a custom-made 2012 Lauge Jenson motorcycle designed by English soccer sensation Wayne Rooney, you have something…
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This sapphire and diamond ring is one of our new favorites. Lately, we’ve been snapping up blue sapphires left and right and mounting them in fabulous master craftsman settings with diamonds. These estate sapphire pieces were breathtaking before, but now we can’t get them out of our heads! In fact, we’re daydreaming about which of…
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December has a bounty of birthstones, with turquoise, zircon and tanzanite all beckoning to December babies. As the month wanes, we figured we’d pay tribute to the most striking December birthstone Tanzanite. Tanzanite was named by Tiffany for its country of origin and is a reddish brown in its rough state; however when heated it…
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The Hottest Wedding Trends 2013 Will Bring 2013 is looking to revolutionize the way you celebrate your big day! With new trends in play during 2012, you’ll really kick them into gear with personalized trends to fit into your plans. Check out these top 5 wedding trends to look forward to in 2013! 5. Prints…
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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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Today we’re craving alternative engagement rings. Alternative meaning not-your-solitaire-round-brilliant. And engagement ring is a piece that you’ll wear for the rest of your life, and if your style is more unique, your ring should be too. Plenty of women are not interested in diamonds at all, eschewing the carbon for more colorful gemstones, rich black…
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Welcome, all last minute shoppers! This is a judgment free zone – no one’s here to give you flack for waiting until we’re one week out from Christmas to start shopping. In fact, we admire your sense of adventure; finding the perfect gifts without a countdown clock is so boring, and we’re here to help…
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South Florida can be described as Disney Land for adults. A fun place to live, work, and play is also an incredible area for weddings! Whether South Florida is your home or your destination wedding venue, check out some of the hottest South Florida venues for unforgettable bachelorette parties! An area favorite for bachelorette parties…
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We’re looking forward to a Blue Christmas thanks to today’s footwear picks. Coincidentally, they’re pretty fabulous for and mid-Hanukkah festivities you’ve got lined up too. And naturally, we can’t provide footwear without obsessing over what we’ll wear it with, and luckily we have some pretty fabulous blue sapphire jewelry to suit our needs! Jimmy Choo…
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Last month, we had so much fun Giving Thanks & Giving Back. This month, we’re continuing the fun by giving away some of our favorite pieces to those on the Nice list. Our holiday jewelry giveaway is the perfect way to add a little sparkle to your holiday wish list. And Pinterest is our favorite…
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One piece of jewelry every woman should own is a fabulous cuff. A cuff has more presence on the wrist than a classic tennis bracelet, or even a wristwatch, depending on the style. And style comes in spades with the cuff. This piece should have as much punch as your favorite cocktail ring, and is…
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No wedding is created equally. Brides all over the world have their idea of the perfect day. While many traditions remain the same throughout the ages, like the virginal white dress, the traditional ceremony followed by a reception for the friends and family, and a large wedding cake—in which you save the top tier in…
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This week we’re all about November’s beautiful birthstone & we don’t want to wake up from our citrine dream. Today’s Tuesday Shoesday picks are warm gold, bright orange, and pale lemon, but they all coordinate fabulously with the citrine cocktail rings front and center in our vintage case this month. When the lovely citrine is…
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November mens fashion is here gents, and with it the beginning of a holiday season that should include impressive amounts of turkey, holiday parties and an impressive mistletoe track rate. Luckily, you’ll be prepared for everything November throws your way, as long as you abide by our November must haves for men. Corduroy Pants A…
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Having recently enjoyed an evening of awards honoring the top names in Country Music at the recent 46th Annual CMA Awards in Nashville, Tennessee, the plethora of Country Music stars that lined the red carpet stunned the onlookers, viewers and media. With a spectrum of gorgeous bracelets, rings, cocktail dresses and custom tailored suits on…
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1. Chinti and Parker Aran sweater – the cozy knit in oatmeal gray is a November staple. The oversized look is one of the biggest fall fashion trends for 2012, and pairs perfectly with skinny leather leggings. 2. 18kt yellow gold, citrine, yellow sapphire and diamond Maharaja ring – This stunning cocktail ring represents November’s…
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Every woman knows that a wardrobe is not complete without certain staples. A little black dress. The perfectly tailored suit. Live-in-them jeans. That special occasion dress that makes you feel absolutely stunning. But a woman’s jewelry wardrobe is equally important. These are the pieces of jewelry every woman should own. This week, we’re heading back…
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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. TGIF! Today we’re torn between outfit options for this amazing vintage Cartier Baignoire. Not only is it a rare find from the 70’s, this men’s watch features an Audemars Piguet…
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Today’s Tuesday Shoesday has us doing the wave. How could we not stand up and cheer when faced with fabulously strappy waves of Jimmy Choo leather? In snakeskin and patent, the Jimmy Choo Ivette and Lance sandals shout glamour, and we’re amplifying their statement with diamond encrusted waves. Gently undulating curves of white gold and…
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Well, Memorial Day’s long passed but we were perusing JCK Marketplace’s Happy Hour Pinterest board, and we couldn’t stop staring at this blueberry lavender mojito recipe. And just because summer’s over it doesn’t mean our coastal hometown has any less need for mojitos. So, here’s to South Florida, here’s to year-round beach weather, and here’s…
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It’s time for our weekly roundup of the hottest designer shoes, and we’re feeling a fall palette. Zesty orange channels pumpkin spice for the season, and Jimmy Choo, Elie Tahari, and Elizabeth and James bring their autumnal a-game. Also keeping things spicy: our citrine cocktail rings! From vintage, to decadent, to playful, these citrine and…
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Last night we joined in with the rest of the jewelry industry to live tweet the Emmy’s red carpet expecting an abundance of fabulous jewels. Well, it wasn’t the Oscars, and with nary a necklace in sight, the stars stuck to a major theme: statement earrings. We also saw our fair share of fabulous statement…
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Well, now that we’ve gotten the song stuck in your head, allow us to propose a toast. We proved today that we could never devote ourselves to just one gemstone for an entire month, and September’s serene sapphires have us yearning for fire-y ruby red. Luckily, our ruby selection is overflowing, and with the help…
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Don’t let the name fool you, we haven’t started celebrating next month’s birthstone quite yet (although we are very excited to!) Rather, this sapphire martini refers to its punch-packing main ingredient: Bombay Sapphire. Likewise, our other beautiful blue cocktail isn’t a sapphire either! This gorgeous blue topaz is the most thrilling shade of cerulean, and…
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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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Your wedding is one of the most memorable experiences of your life. With all of the time dedicated to providing a perfect day for your guests and the finances involved to put every detail into play, choosing the perfect location is an important factor in ensuring a fantastic experience. In an area geared around white…
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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 we’re escaping our unusually…
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Vintage jewelry is always hot to either or buy sell. There’s something to the retro aspect of antiques that brings class and style to any ensemble. Pearl earrings are a must in every girl’s jewelry box. To add a dazzle to the lone pearl, diamonds and gold trapezes work marvelously in designs. Check out these…
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The second most important dress in a wedding is, you guessed it, the bridesmaid dress. The hardest decision to make when selecting a bridesmaid’s dress is picking the right color. You can find inspiration all around you, from the bridesmaid’s skin tone and hair color, to the season, and of course in some of the…
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Last Sunday, most of America was tuned into the American Theatre Wing’s Tony Awards to watch the most talented actors receive awards to celebrate their excellence in Broadway theater. But, if there was something more important to watch than the actual award show, it was the red carpet coverage held at the Beacon Theatre in…
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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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Vintage Audemars Piguet Skeleton 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.…
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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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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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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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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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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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