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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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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This pin of fireworks over Yachiyo Lake in Japan stopped us in our tracks! We instantly knew where we were headed for Travel Tuesday, so now we’re packing up our best pyrotechnic peeping ensemble: a fun and flowy short dress mimics the stunning color display, while a vaguely Oriental pattern dangles from our ears (in…
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We hope everyone is safe and somewhat dry after Tropical Storm Isaac blew through! We’re feeling a little waterlogged ourselves – luckily it’s Tuesday Shoesday and we’re found a stylish footwear solution to our underwater paradise. Hunter boots (aka Hunter Wellies) are the rain wear of choice for serious slickers. They’re stylish, come in a…
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If diamonds are a girl’s best friend they must be Lindsay Lohan’s BFF. She is accused of yet another jewelry heist. It was only last year that Lindsay was accused of taking a $2500 necklace from a prominent jewelry store in Hollywood. Now she is facing serious accusations which could land her back in jail.…
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According to JCK Magazine, a recent diamond found in Angola is making headlines. In its rough form, the white diamond found in Angola measures in at 131.5 carats — making it larger than the famed Koh-I-Noor diamond. This impressive stone is being considered a significant find and likely indicates that there is a kimberlite source…
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As summer winds down, the kids are back to school, and the crisp air of autumn TS Isaac approaches, we’ve got a craving for all things fall. And what’s more reminiscent of fall than apple cider? And teachers, an apple treat for you to celebrate the near completion of the first week of school. This Ginger…
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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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The internet abounds with great ideas and information. It’s also full of ridiculous, impractical and downright dangerous advice (just visit Yahoo answers to get the gist). The full spectrum of crowd-sourced info quality applies to virtually any topic – there will be good advice and terrible advice. Once such subject is how to clean diamond…
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Stop the presses. Your favorite (only?) Sk8r Gurl is engaged. Avril Lavigne, who was last tied to Brody Jenner of The Hills and Kardashian fame, kept her boyfriend on the down-low until he became her fiance. Her surprise Intended? Nickelback lead singer Chad Kroeger. The two apparently grew close while Kroeger worked with Lavigne during…
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We’re satisfying our afternoon craving for engagement ring eye candy with some marvelous split shank engagement rings! The split shank setting is a gorgeous way to mount a diamond, and can skew modern or completely vintage, depending on the color of the metal, the shape of your center stone, and how elaborate the setting is.…
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Lately, we’ve had watches on our minds (well, more so than usual). We’ve been working on this week’s web series – to be revealed on Saturday – and it’s all about the nitty gritty of fine timepieces. The fine art of horology began in Switzerland, and many of the most revered luxury watch brands call…
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In 1909, CoCo Chanel opened Chanel Modes, the first millinery shop in Paris. Chief designer until her death in 1971, she revolutionized the world of high fashion for apparel from head to feet. Her elegant taste is seen today in the world of high jewelry. Chanel has combined the technology of chromatic ceramic titanium with…
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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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Rolex Watches When you think of luxury watches, one of the first names that comes to mind should be “Rolex.” They cost thousands – perhaps even hundreds of thousands – of dollars and are as much of a sign of social status and importance as they are pieces of timekeeping jewelry. Rolex: Greater than the…
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Can you believe that the notorious Kim Kardashian’s engagement ring is worth 40 cruises around the world? Or that Angelina could have adopted at 12 orphans for her $7 million engagement ring from Brad Pitt? And I guess we shouldn’t be surprised about who tops the list of most expensive celebrity engagement rings – he…
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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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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. We’re kicking off today’s new…
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Period jewelry is a growing trend due to the beautifully designed jewelry of recent period movies. The stunning Chanel jewels worn by Keira Knightly in the new film Anna Karenina showcase the opulence of the time with the beautiful details that are possible with modern equipment. Jewels from Chanel The jewelry from the Chanel Joaillerie…
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For today’s happy hour cocktails, we’re thinking wild, exotic and completely hypnotic. Much like the gorgeous plumage on its namesake, our parrot green enamel ring is quite breathtaking. Plus, our fowl features diamonds! Set in 18kt gold and accented with royal blue, this graphic ring packs the perfect punch. It needs a mate who can…
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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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Peridot is the gorgeous green birthstone for the month of August. Being a gemstone variety of Olivine, this “evening emerald” is associated with the values of fame, dignity, protection and success. Ancient astronomers referred to Peridot as Chrysolite, a more scientific name. Other birthstones associated with the month of August include Onyx, Rubies, Jade, Diamonds,…
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Tomorrow, one of the most exciting diamond sales this summer will kick off on 1st Dibs. Fellow 1st dibs seller and our friends from the Naples Antique Show M.S. Rau Antiques are selling a stunning 12.27 pink diamond tomorrow. The diamond, called the Majestic Pink diamond, is a GIA certified Type IIa diamond. According to…
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Famed luxury brand Dolce & Gabbana was geared up for their next project and newest release within the jewelry world: Men’s watches. After the successful release of their jewelry collection last year, the Italian designers decided to produce a lush, Swiss-made collection to be embellished in diamonds, rubies, emeralds and sapphires—and split into three styles.…
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Bvlgari is one of the top brands in jewelry. When you’re looking for something stunning that is worthy of the red carpet, it’s easy to find what you’re looking for from this company. They have provided necklaces, earrings, bracelets, rings and timepieces to a number of celebrities for many, many years. The company has been…
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Earlier this week, we explained why diamond prices dropped in the first half of 2012. The decrease in diamond prices is one of the reasons why summer is a great time to buy an engagement ring. Today, we’re sharing all of the reasons why summer is the best time to buy a diamond ring. Virtually…
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Today’s hazy August days and steamy temps call for an extra refreshing happy hour. Nothing fits the bill better than light lemon, and an extra dash of thyme elevates this summer soother by Club Monaco to specialty status. It also gets a boost from this fabulously sophisticated morganite ring by H. Stern. A dramatic step…
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The first half of 2012 has resulted in a drop in the price of diamonds that might seem surprising to those who believed that diamonds always retain value. While the steep drop in the price of diamonds occurred, it was not surprising to those who were watching the markets carefully. When you understand the reasons…
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Happy Wedding Wednesday readers! Today we’re drooling over bezel set engagement rings, one of our favorite forms of e-ring eye candy. The bezel setting is one of the oldest settings, but lends a surprisingly modern look to any ring – even our antique engagement rings! The bezel setting is a metal (typically gold or platinum)…
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Thinking about buying that engagement ring but not sure what to get? While some soon to be engaged partners look at rings together, others prefer a little mystery and surprise. Yet, you want the ring to be special and to fit your partner’s tastes. So were to begin? We think that the engagement ring trends…
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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 trip might be a…
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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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When you have a diamond that you have no use for, it only makes sense to sell it. You can go into any jewelry store in the country and see how much diamond jewelry costs. However, because your diamond will likely be re-sold, you can’ expect to get the full retail for your stone. You…
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Primarily, a Tennis Bracelet is an in-line, symmetrical diamond bracelet. It got its name from an incident revolving around Chris Evert, number one women’s tennis player in 1987 and winner of 18 grand slam titles. During the US Open, her ‘tennis bracelet’ broke, and she was allotted some time to find her diamonds on the court. This…
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Karl Lagerfeld never fails to impress us. On July 24, he excited us once again when he launched his Olympics-inspired line at Selfridges. Lagerfeld attended an exclusive party at the London department store that evening to kick-off his exclusive shops within the store. A womenswear space popped-up on the third floor, where the capsule collection…
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If you’re a regular blog reader, you know how much we love our engagement rings. From pear shaped to princess cuts, and every era of jewelry design going all the way back to the early 19th century, our bridal showcases are full of mesmerizing diamonds. Gazing at them daily is a joy we love to…
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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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The fall 2012 color forecast calls for purple rain. That’s according to color authority Pantone, an organization that regularly surveys New York Fashion Week designers and others to determine color trends. Pantone expects that a more subdued, “grayed down” version of this otherwise robust color is among the hues that will be particularly popular this…
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Yesterday, our Diamond of the Day was a special edition. Our Vice President’s wife decided to customize her beautiful emerald cut diamond with a frame of round emeralds set around it. We love the combination of emerald cut diamonds and emeralds (of all shapes), so today’s engagement ring eye candy is allll about emeralds. We’re…
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The world waited with baited breath on Sunday night for the answer to one all important question: Who would Emily choose? If you were one of the breathless anticipators, we hope you are very pleased with Emily, the Bachelorette, Maynard’s choice of one F Jef. Everyone else, please partake in some sparkles with us.…
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Tiffany & Co. celebrate their 175th year in 2012 and the jewelry design icon is looking better than ever. The jewelry giant first famously opened their doors in 1837 in New York City and gained international recognition after shining at the 1867 Paris World’s Fair. They’ve adorned some of the most influential Americans with their diamonds (Vanderbilts, Astors,…
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So, you’ve finally decided to take the next step in your relationship with your girlfriend. You have the event planned perfectly; the place, time of day, what you’ll wear, what you’ll say. But when you finally get down on your knee and present the ring to her, what do you envision? Have you even thought…
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It’s not that Boca Raton residents (or anyone for that matter) ever need an excuse for this but men and women alike have an excellent reason to buy jewelry this summer. The anticipation for the much-cherished Olympic games has manifested itself through all mediums and jewelry cannot be an exception, especially when the Olympic Stadium…
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It’s show time again! The RLJ team is in NYC this weekend for one of our favorite watch and antique shows. Today, U.S. Antiques kicked off its sixth annual antique jewelry and watch show at the Metropolitan Pavillion in Manhattan. The show, accodring to U.S. Antique Shows: “… is our most intimate event serving the…
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