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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We’re out on the fringe today with some of our fabulous dangle earrings. Tassels and rope designs are one of the hottest trends in jewelry today, with some of our favorite designers showing off the motif on all their newest pieces. The fringe is a playful riff on the theme, with slightly looser interpretations of…
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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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Fashion trends may come and go but there is one trend that will never go out of style: heavenly jewelry! It is the icing on any outfit, and if your birthday is in July, it is the icing that is even better than the icing on your birthday cake: your birthstone. This July let your…
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Today we’re kicking off a new Wedding Wednesday series: wedding wardrobe inspiration! We’ve paired our favorite of-the-moment wedding apparel with timeless accessories for perfect bridal looks. Today we’re swooning for this Kaufmanfranco princess gown in a warm silk with a full, cascading skirt. The silhouette is as classic as it gets, but a deep v…
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It’s been a while since we shared some of our favorite engagement rings from the online showroom, so today we thought we’d indulge. Our newest cravings have made us sweet on marquise engagement rings – especially our largest! Marquise engagement rings became enormously popular in the late 70’s – early 90’s, but have been keeping…
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When choosing accessories for your wedding dress, you may be faced with a puzzling (albeit fabulous) dilemma: pearls or diamonds for wedding? Here is the rundown on traditional statistics and some great wedding jewelry options. Traditionally, the rule of thumb is that if your dress has sparkles or embellishments, you should stick to pearls, or…
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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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2012’s trendy fall shoes are rolling out in our favorite stores, and Net-a-Porter’s selection is no exception. The black shoes beckoning us into the richer hues of fall are truly gorgeous. Giuseppi Zanotti plays with chunky heels and metallic highlights, while YSL adds gold but keeps it classic. Charlotte Olympia throws caution to the wind…
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Ronald McDonald is more often associated with golden arches than he is diamond rings. But that’s exactly what a Ronald McDonald House Charities volunteer discovered inside of the clown’s red size 14 shoe. The shoe was one of 800 that had been used to collect donations during a June 28 Red Shoe Drive fundraiser that…
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Luxury Watches Hold Value In any marketplace, certain brands are held in higher regard than others. The watch marketplace is exactly the same, where some brand names hold their values for resale higher than others. There are always going to be variables outside of just the brand name: the styling of the watch, the design,…
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Kate Middleton Jewelry The Duchess Kate Middleton has been dubbed a modern day style icon. With class and elegance, Kate has brought back the classical royal fashion icon that Princess Diana once symbolized. Retailers and the media have caught onto the phenomenon and have quickly replicated everything from her shoes to her clothes to her jewelry. Starting with her…
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Mixed Metal Jewelry A trend that has been here and gone every so often since the 1970s, mixing metals is an eclectic way to feature more than once piece of jewelry at a time. Perhaps you adore a certain gold necklace, but really enjoy wearing your platinum and diamond tennis bracelet, too! What’s wrong with…
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It’s Thursday, it’s happy hour, and the air is simply electric! We’re buzzing with excitement over this great blue cocktail we spotted on Tacori’s Pinterest board. We love the bright cerulean color of this Electric Lemonade, and the recipe they’ve added looks delightful as well. Of course, an equally mesmerizing cocktail on our end was…
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Buckingham Palace has revealed a diamond exhibition in honor of the jewelry that British Monarchs have worn over the years. This collection, which features over 10,000 jewels that have been owned by the Royal Family and other monarchs for 300 years, will go on display from July 8 through October 7 as part of the…
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A woman’s engagement ring says a lot about their personal style, but it also reveals much about her personality as well. The ring a woman chooses to wear, or helps her future hubby pick out, can show if she is low-key, high maintenance, or likes her style subtle. So, what does your engagement ring say…
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An engagement ring is a vital part of any relationship for a number of reasons. Everyone knows “Diamonds are a girls best friend,” and it’s usually the man’s job to provide his significant other with the best diamond(s) to suit her. It is suggested that a gentleman to spend 3 months of income on an…
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When we think of jewelry, the image of a delicate bracelet, an expensive necklace or a diamond ring often comes to mind. In other words, when we think of jewelry we think of a woman. But let’s not exclude men from these luxury items all together. Below you’ll find men’s jewelry ideas that aren’t just…
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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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Every once in a while you may come across a piece of jewelry that you no longer wear, for whatever reason. So what exactly should you do with it? Sell it! From needing a few extra bucks, to wanting an upgrade, there are plenty of factors that people consider when deciding whether or not to sell…
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After Cartier’s “Cartier and Aldo Cipullo, New York City in the 70’s” exhibition earlier this year, the hardware-inspired “Juste un clou” Cartier nail bracelet buzz keeps going strong. Originally designed by Cartier’s in-house designer Aldo Cipullo back in the 70’s, this timeless piece of jewelry is much more than “just as a nail”. It is…
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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. This Piaget Polo made our jaws drop the moment it entered the showroom! Yes, it’s technically a men’s watch, but who wants to let the boys have all the fun?…
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Does anything pair half so well as summertime and sangria? We think not. So when we saw this red wine sangria recipe on Pinterest (posted by the fabulous wedding team at The Breakers), our mouths instantly started watering. Also drool worthy? This “sangria” cocktail ring. 14kt yellow gold rope entwines your finger all the way…
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Katie Holmes said “sayonara” to husband Tom Cruise last Friday, and in the past week the public has come to the conclusion that Katie is gladly severing ties with Tom. Many speculate that the couple’s disagreement over the Scientologist faith and how to raise their daughter, Suri, caused the split. No confirmation has been made…
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Happy Independence Day, readers! It’s the Fourth of July, and it’s Wedding Wednesday – what better way to celebrate than with gorgeous engagement rings? We love that these vintage style and art deco style engagement rings have eye catching colored stones. Yellow diamonds, sapphire engagement rings, and ruby halo rings provide a perfect pop of…
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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 braving the…
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Whether you’re shopping for the Kim Kardashian diva or the more modest Kate Middleton type, nothing says Birthday Girl like an amazing watch by Chopard. Your beloved birthday girl will be smitten with her new watch. 1.) Chopard CASMIR 43/5912 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Watch The Chopard CASMIR is known as a striking fashion…
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Designer jewelry is on our short list of favorite things, and no House does unrestrained opulence like Versace. Donatella Versace announced yesterday that Versace would finally enter the realm of fine jewelry with a collection premiering at Paris Hate Couture Fashion Week. The line itself is comprised of 16 original, hand crafted rings set with…
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Can’t Buy Me Love – Or Can You? Typically, one engagement ring is satisfactory for most women, but Peaches Geldof, the fiancée of Tom Cohen, announced that she has just received her SECOND engagement ring from her beau on her birthday. She posted pictures of her new bling on Twitter saying, “My new engagement ring!…
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Today’s Thirsty Thursday brings us simultaneously patriotic and glamorous offerings. One the left, we’ve got a beautiful vintage opal, diamond and 14kt gold cocktail ring with diamond cluster accents. To the right, a bespoke cocktail created by Post Prohibition for a D.C./Baltimore event. Appropriate for Independence Day next week, it’s called “Justice for All“, and…
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Engagement Ring Trends 2012 The most timeless jewel in a woman’s collection is her engagement ring. That isn’t to say careful consideration shouldn’t be applied in picking the best ring for that special someone to keep it stylish with the changing times. After all, this is a ring she’ll see for the rest of her…
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1920s inspired wedding dresses, Art Deco inspired wedding dresses, and vintage style wedding dresses have ruled the bridal runways for just about a year now. And we are happy to report that this gorgeous trend isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. Brides are looking to the past for modern takes on gilded age fashion. Maybe the…
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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. Is there any place for…
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The special moment of proposing can bring expensive expectations. Fortunately there are eye-catching and wallet-friendly engagement rings. These engagement rings under 3000 will make your fiancee – and your budget – very pleased. 1. .20 Ctw Round Brilliant Diamond Vintage Engagement Ring in 14K White Gold For a stunning way to pay tribute to your…
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Give love and get love with heart-shaped pendants – it’ll be love at first sight. 1.) 14K Yellow Gold and Diamond Heart Pendant Buy this 14K Yellow Gold and Diamond Heart Pendant and your loved one will love you for eternity. This heart pendant adds a dash of modernity and can accent any stylish ensemble.…
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Remember when we shared Isaac’s Lip Dub Proposal? Well, we kind of have a thing for creative, meaningful and beautiful proposals. After all, we get to help our grooms-to-be select and design the perfect engagement rings. We hear their wonderful plans for proposing to their beloved. We get to meet the blushing bride and listen…
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Vintage Clothes and Jewelry Using your old wardrobe in new ways is an essential to keeping yourself stylish on a budget. In the world of fashion, trends change swiftly so it’s smart to not do away with your quality clothes only because they are out of style. Instead, store them away in a spot where…
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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. Doesn’t it always seem like the grass is greener on the other side? The question is which side? On the left, Duchess Kate’s favorite designer Issa’s column creation makes it…
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What a fabulous day for Thirsty Thursday! Besides the obvious fact that it is indeed Thurs., we found a new Pinterest board chock full of summer drinks! Add to this the fact that we’re currently loading up the online store with amazing new Tahitian pearl jewels, and we’d say that we’ve got good reason to…
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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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From the moment Audrey Hepburn, as Holly Golightly, decorated her bare chest with pearls in the 1961 classic Breakfast at Tiffany’s, pearls instantly took on an aura of luxury. The little black dress and pearl combination is one of the most iconic fashion moments of the twentieth century. Maybe even the most renown fashion combination of all…
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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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Gemstone Engagement Rings Gemstone engagement rings have been picking up momentum, and have become popular for all people, including celebrities. In fact, there has been a huge increase in the number of engagement rings with colored stones in them. Everybody from Duchess Kate Middleton to Halle Berry has been spotted with colored bling. For some, it…
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Push Presents The popularity of push presents has risen over the years among expecting couples. For those unfamiliar with the new phenomenon, a push present, also known as a push gift, is a token of sentiment a partner gets the mommy-to be in light of their impending bundle of joy. Push gifts can be given…
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