This week shows us jewelry and watch auctions at both Christie’s and Bonham’s. At Christie’s we spotted a Chopard Happy Fish watch (plus plenty more familiar looking pre owned watches) along with a gorgeous gold Tank Americaine, which is somewhat hard to come by pre owned (of all the clients who want to sell watches,…
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Chopard jewelers recently presented their 2013 Red Carpet Collection at the Cannes Film Festival held on the French Riviera. The high-end jewelry company has been a sponsor of the event for 15 years. This year, the company presented 66 unique and exquisite pieces in honor of the 66th annual event. And like the glamorous models,…
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With homegrown high style, Philadelphia’s own Paul Morelli offers an eye-catching selection of diamond, precious and semi precious jewelry that is not only delicate and feminine, but also unique in design. Including rings, bracelets and necklaces, these luxurious pieces are colorful without being gaudy, and every item is handmade. Many natural influences inspire Paul Morelli’s…
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Since ancient times, coral has been prized as trinkets to behold and cherish. The Romans and Egyptians harvested Corallium Rubrum, a red coral found in the Mediterranean Sea. Nineteenth century English gentleman brought gifts of coral home to their ladies after traveling. Since those times, coral has been highly valued and used in jewelry and…
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You have said yes, the date is set and the wedding gown of your dreams is tucked secretly away in the back of your closet in a plastic zippered shroud. The photographer and caterer are hired. Bridesmaids have been fitted for dresses that took you weeks to decide on. The rehearsal and dinner afterwards should…
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Is there any aspect of wedding planning more overlooked than Boutonnières? Possibly the gents’ flowers would get more attention if their name wasn’t so hard to spell. But all spell-checking aside, we love the dash of personality a great bout can add to a guy’s wedding day suit or tux. Boutonnières are the perfect way…
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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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Onessimo Fine Art Gallery was one of the many art galleries to participate in the Palm Beach Art, Jewelry and Antique show. Besides being present for that event, Onessimo has become one of the more well known art galleries in South Florida. This Gallery is Located in the very luxurious area in Palm Beach known…
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Louis Vuitton is the world’s most valuable luxury brand, founded in 1854 with the introduction of flat-bottom trunks made of lightweight, airtight canvas. As great as those cases were, the brand’s come a long way since. The iconic LV trademark now adorns everything from leather goods to jewelry, and including the diamonds of the Voyage…
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Is there anything that declares TGIF more loudly than 25 carats of gleaming diamonds? We think no. This ridiculous-in-the-best-way Riviere style diamond tennis necklace boasts 15 and a half inches of round brilliant diamonds, all G/H in Color and VS/SI in Clarity. Set in white gold, the necklace couldn’t resist an added dose of sparkle,…
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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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Florence Welsh’s Distinctive Style Expressed In Jewelry Design Florence Welch can switch from rocker leather look to flowing flower child look with ease. This may turn out to be the wow-factor that will set her new jewelry line apart from all the rest. Florence has joined the bandwagon of celebrities that start their own fashion…
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This week’s happy hour features two true blues: a gorgeous blue sapphire cocktail ring and the signature blueberry cocktails served at this wedding. The icy blue drink mirrors the cornflower blue of this sapphire and diamond vintage cocktail ring. With a large light blue cushion cut sapphire cementing the swirl of this ring, the different…
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Getting down to it, we all have the idea of a perfect wedding. The unfortunate aspect of the industry is that we don’t all have the funds to throw the most ideal affair. Every person that’s on the guest list costs the bride and the groom another $60-150 as far as the national average is…
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3 Best Wedding Color Combinations for 2013 Choosing the perfect color combo for your wedding is crucial. After all, everything hinges on your color selection from the flowers to the foyer. Keep your wedding fresh and fashionable by selecting one of the on trend color combinations for 2013. Pink and Brown Wedding First of all,…
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Arts and Crafts Jewelry Era If you are going for a classic look, nothing says sophistication and class better than the right piece of jewelry from the Arts and Craft Era. This vintage jewelry brings back a bit of the 19th Century, and wearing it can make you feel a bit like you’ve stepped out…
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We share why the traditional bridal shower is an I DO in our series: I Do/ I Don’t, where we split the pros and cons between the hottest wedding trends. A traditional bridal shower is generally held a month or two before the wedding day. Hosted by the maid of honor, the bridal shower usually…
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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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Intricate lace and tatted needle-working designs have always influenced luxury fashion and evening wear. Bridal fashion typically introduces lace designs, as well as vintage gowns and couture sweaters. One of the most feminine types of needlework, lace is also influencing jewelry design in today’s fashion world. Lace jewelry can be noticed dangling from the ears…
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When Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds got surprise-married this summer, we were hankering for details. Luckily, Blake wasn’t shy about showing off her engagement ring to the paps. This timely and well executed “surprise” photo shoot assured us we’d see wedding pictures soon. yes, the couple was adamant that their privacy was key, but Blake…
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On Wedding Wednesday, we love to highlight the process of planning a wedding with oodles of inspiration and tips from buying the engagement ring (#hinthint) to deciding how to wear your hair. And we love poring over the real weddings on our favorite wedding blogs and Pinterest. But we’re admittedly not so great at following…
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One of the most interesting, stylish new trends in temporary tattooing and jewelry is a new concept called Nude Jewelry. These intricate gold or platinum designs line the arms of stylish, well-dressed women, brides and celebrities and basically look like tattoos. This henna-esque art form was started in China by artist Nobuhiko Akatsuka. With your…
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We share why Eloping vs. a Traditional wedding is an I DON’T in our series: I Do/ I Don’t, where we split the pros and cons between the hottest wedding trends. Inevitably during the wedding process, you will put down the venue pamphlet/vendor contract/guest list, look at your partner and say “Let’s just elope.” Elopement…
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Today’s fancy footwear has us blushing. All pretty in pink, these pink ladies shake up this typically demure hue. With stud, spikes and mile high platforms to go around, they’re deserving of equally stunning jewels. And our rosy pink sapphire jewelry and pink diamond jewelry foots fits the bill. With selections from our contemporary cases,…
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Women in the Wedding World are always looking for a chic, new trend or something to really take their wedding ceremony to the next level. Outdo your friends—it’s part of the fun! A hot, new trend hitting the wedding circuit today is brooch bouquets. While they encompass the essence of a traditional flower bouquet, they’re…
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This Friday’s selections from our online showroom are red hot. Something about the fiery ruby always catches our attention, and the newest pieces in our eBay and 1st Dibs stores are positively drool-worthy. From invisibly set vintage pieces to stunning diamond and ruby combos, we can’t get enough of this ruby jewelry. Related articles Burmese…
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What better setting for a gorgeous winter wedding than a winter wonderland? Décor that matches your dress and brings some warmth to the icy chill in the air is a winter wonderland wedding fit for a princess! A great finishing touch to the pews of the church are these glazed branches! A simple but gorgeous…
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Andy Warhol’s success as a famed commercial artist, filmmaker and father of ‘pop art’ afforded him the luxury of indulging in more than just painting Campbell’s soup cans. As he led the world into the culture of more modern forms of art, he developed a love of vintage items. He was an avid collector of…
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We share why a wedding planner is an I DO in our new series: I Do/ I Don’t, where we split the pros and cons between the hottest wedding trends. Wedding planners can often be the most priceless experience of your wedding. While many women like to do it all themselves, you won’t know the…
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While most women dream of being June brides, it doesn’t always fit into everyone’s plans. In South Florida, specifically, it’s unpredictable to have an outdoor wedding in June. On a similar note, since this is traditional, many venue halls and well sought-after outdoor venues are booked solid through the spring and early summer—regardless of…
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Jaeger LeCoultre has long been known for making fine watches that are worn by some of the most elite people in the world. So it only seems natural that they expand their business and delve into another field. Yet many are surprised that the watch making company chose honey to be its next luxurious forte.…
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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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Vintage fashion has been making a huge comeback over the last couple of seasons, partially contributed to AMC television hit Madmen. The elegant, vintage styles, old-world Victorian jewelry, pearls and earth-toned gemstones paired with herringbone and button shoes are all classic–and fashionable in today’s climate. Vintage fashion is also making quite an impact on communities like…
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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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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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Art deco is an eclectic style that reflects a mixture of cultural movements and artistic designs from around the world and throughout history. Paris, forever a mecca for artists and designers is the birth city of art deco. The art deco style originated during the 1920s, a time when modern transportation begin to move the…
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Mercedes Benz Fashion Swim Week was a huge event held in Miami from July 19-23. Many of the runway shows highlight the swimwear fashions for the Spring 2013 release. This major event paves the way for the direction of the fashion industry over the next few seasons. A designer receiving positive praise is Luli Fama,…
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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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June’s Couture Show in Las Vegas shed a lot of light on a number of fashionable trends and phases. In the accessories category, there are many precious and semi-precious stones hitting the top ranks. Those and other trends are featured below. One of a kind pieces of jewelry were amongst the top fashion trends at…
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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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They say diamonds are a girl’s best friend but a guy’s true best friend are sapphires. With sapphires you can give her the fancy colored look for less. Not only are sapphires equally elegant but they also come in a variety of different hues and with much more considerate price tags. This year colors like…
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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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A woman’s wedding day is one of the most important in her life. If it’s your big day you will surely want everything from the flower arrangements, to the dress and even your hair to be perfect. However, you don’t want everyone seeing the struggle behind perfection and so it is always best to go…
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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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Great Gatsby Inspired Wedding Wedding Wednesday Photo of the Day True story – one of the best parts of Wedding Wednesday is ogling bridal pretties – engagement rings, ceremony & reception decor, flowers and gorgeous gowns. But sometimes, after perusing all of our favorite wedding blogs, one shot steals the show. This photo taken at…
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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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