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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Kanye Gives Kim Kardashian Cartier Bracelets Worth $65k As soon as we found out Kimye was preggo, we knew that the unborn baby would have plenty of swagger and swag. We even had some suggestions for Kim Kardashian’s push presents. But Kanye West isn’t known for patience or subtlety, and he got Kim an early…
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JewelGram turns your Instagrams into Jewelry Diamonds aren’t the only thing that is forever. Now your Instagram photos can be turned into a beautiful piece of everlasting beauty. Thanks to a jewelry designer, a software programmer and a bottle of sparkling Italian wine gold, silver and a little plastic can be married with your favorite…
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Frosty White Cocktails While the rest of the country is covered in a blanked of fine frosty white, we’re toasting to a balmy 72 degrees here at Boca Raton’s jewelry headquarters! Rather than running from the frost, we’re positively craving it, and both of these white cocktails certainly fit the bill. On the hand, an…
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Highlight: The Super Bowl Rings Super Bowl aka Harbowl, SuperBaugh, what have you is just around the corner, appearing as the most watched sporting event of the year in the United States. While the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC conference take on the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC conference this year, there is a…
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Spotlight on: Onyx Jewelry Too many people lack an appreciation for onyx, compared to other gemstones. People know the origins of diamonds and pearls, but who knows where onyx is born, or how its lustrous bands of color are formed? In fact, the average person is apt to know only of black onyx, when in…
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Cute Wedding Nail Ideas to Match your Engagement Ring We know our brides are already rocking some major hand accessories in the form of a sparkly new engagement ring from Boca Raton’s most fabulous jeweler. But with scores of brand new brides-to-be ready to show off that rock, the need for great manicure ideas has…
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Ah, January! Not only is January the beginning of the year, but also it’s the month that signifies a new beginning for everyone. Garnet, the January birthstone signifies eternal friendship and trust. Garnet is derived from the Latin word granatum which directly translates as seed—perfect term for the Garnet that resembles a Pomegranate seed. Garnet…
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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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Vintage Watches Boca Raton Vintage watches are some of our favorite pieces in the showroom. From the vintage diamond watches by Hamilton we collect to the truly magnificent vintage Patek Philippe watches, vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre watches and rare vintage Rolex watches in our men’s cases. We even pick up the occasional vintage Van Cleef and Arpels…
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Thirsty Thursday: Lemon Cocktails Today we’re craving lemon for this week’s happy hour. Luckily, this stunning lemon quartz David Yurman Albion ring is on hand. And 20mm of checkerboard cut gemstone surrounded by diamond pave calls for a toast – namely, this Lillet-Basil cocktail from Martha Stewart. With one lemon cocktail on the hand and…
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Introducing: Groom Advice from The Plunge On Wedding Wednesday, we tend to cater more towards our brides. It’s simply because most grooms aren’t scouring the internet for perfect wedding hair or ideas for asking bridesmaids (um, groomsmen). But grooms do sometimes want to be involved in planning their wedding. And brides want need their groom…
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Spotlight on: The Cartier Baignoire When you think of watches, you probably think of Switzerland. And when you think of luxury watches, you’re liable to think of Cartier. For nearly 150 years, Cartier has made the most intricately beautiful watches for men and women, perhaps none of which is more elegant than the Baignoire. Cartier…
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Britney Spears Engagement Ring Goes Back to Jason Trawick The engagement between Britney Spears and Jason Trawick has been called off. Apparently, Brittany does not want Jason as neither conservator nor husband. She has returned the 3.5 carat $90 thousand dollar diamond ring that Jason proposed with. According to Jeff Raymond, a representative for Brittany,…
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Harry Winston SOLD to Swatch Looking to get a Harry Winston watch so you can walk down the street singing the song “Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend”? Well talk to us Harry Winston sold to Swatch, tell us all about it. Our fabulous bridal cases show off some of the best engagement rings Boca…
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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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Every woman believes that diamonds are a girl’s best friend, if this is true, where does this leave Harry Winston jewelry? Hopefully, his jewelry will be seen on the wrists, around the necks, or on the fingers of some of the hottest names in Hollywood. Actresses and celebrities like Jennifer Jones began wearing the Harry…
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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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Ladies Patek Philippe Launches Microsite Legendary Swiss watchmaker Patek Philippe launched a microsite over the holiday season as part of its ad campaign targeted towards women. Patek Philippe actually has quite a long history of luxury watches for women, but the campaign represents a renewed focus on high-quality timepieces for women. The ladies Patek Philippe…
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Wedding attire in America is generally very traditional: the bride tends to wear a white outfit under most conditions, the groom proposes with a diamond ring that the bride wears on her ring finger, and under most circumstances, the bride wears a wedding veil in her hair. In this week’s I Do/I Don’t wedding series,…
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Pantone announced the Color of the Year 2013 not too long ago, and ever since we’ve been seeing green. Emerald, the 2013 color of the year, is refreshing, rich, sharp and clear. It energizes us, lends serenity, and has us drooling (more than usual) over the emerald case in our Boca Raton showroom. And today’s…
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Ah, January! Not only is January the beginning of the year, but also it’s the month that signifies a new beginning for everyone. Garnet, the January birthstone signifies eternal friendship and trust. Garnet is derived from the Latin word granatum which directly translates as seed—perfect term for the Garnet that resembles a Pomegranate seed. Garnet…
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Florida is home to more golf courses per capita than any other state in the country, and any other place on earth. With professional golfers and a slew of amateurs, you’re bound to hit the links in South Florida at some point or another. This will guide you through the best courses in South Florida…
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Rider Strong Proposes! The titular “boy” in “Boy Meets World” always had his heart set on Topanga Lawrence. This was fine with many fans because Shawn Hunter was the bad boy who interested teen girls every Friday. You may have fallen in love with the rebellious youngster, but Rider Strong gave his girlfriend Alexandra Barreto…
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A quick peek inside our cases filled with the best estate jewelry Boca Raton has to offer. These are just the yellow gold and diamond cases, which feature all of our yellow gold fine jewelry pieces set with a variety of gemstones, but primarily gold with diamonds. Gold chains, gold necklaces, yellow gold diamond studs…
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This week we’re toasting to fancy yellow cocktails! Our fabulous sapphire cocktail ring features an octagonal fancy yellow sapphire set in platinum with diamonds. Really, it’s so stunning it could be worn as an engagement ring, but today we’re wearing it for imbibing instead of impending nuptials. A slim frame of diamond pave surrounds the…
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While you’ve already celebrated the new year, there are some important pieces of party jewelry that you’ll need going into the new year! These 4 pieces—or items that are similar—will really get you noticed in a crowd, on the dance floor! 1. Oversized Studs. Diamond and Pearl stud earrings will never loose their appeal,…
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Some people have the knack for jewelry shopping—and some just don’t! While shopping for jewelry is generally a very personal gift, it can be done. It doesn’t have to be daunting, as some of these tips will help you through the process of finding awesome jewelry for a loved one! Diamonds may be a girl’s…
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Last week, we shared with you a few of our favorite engagement rings under 4000 dollars. Today, we’re continuing to show off bling at our next most popular price point: the prettiest $5000 engagement rings Boca Raton has to offer. When engagement ring shopping, always keep your budget in mind. Know how to prioritize your…
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We just had a major realization: today’s happy hour is the last Thirsty Thursday of 2012! And while visions of sequined dresses and bedazzled Jimmy Choos dance in our heads, it’s champagne wishes and champagne cocktails that have us most captivated. A sparkling glass of fizzy goodness, compliments of Martha, pairs pretty darn fabulously with…
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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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While the most common shape of a watch’s dial is round, the unconventional personality calls for a watch of a different shape. Luxury timepiece designers have accommodated the unconventional with uniquely shaped watch dials. These watches of different shapes may be worn every day or just occasionally for a change of pace.Keep up with the…
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Something about this time of year just makes us want to go all out with the sparkles. Just because it’s Wedding Wednesday doesn’t mean we’re tampering down the shine. In fact, we’re only drawn to even more that glitters as we peruse these nude and gold bridesmaids dresses. A flock of glittering girls floating down…
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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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This week’s watch is jaw dropping. The Vintage Rolex Super Presidential 18048, affectionately referred to as the Super Prez by watch aficionados, makes a big statement. This vintage model Day Date would be special enough with a 5 million serial, but some added diamonds take it to the next level. The Super President we just…
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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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Designer David Yurman Style Large Pave Cable Heart Necklace Material Sterling Silver Diamond Pave Set Diamonds; .60 ctw Total Weight 10.3dwt(16.0g) Size Pendant Measures 25 mm x 20 mm Clasp Lobster Lock Chain Details 16″ Box This item comes complete with The Raymond Lee Jewelers Presentation Box
It’s early evening here in our little slice of paradise, and so far so good. The end of the world still has several hours to come to fruition though, so we aren’t taking any chances. Here in the showroom we’ve sampled all the lovely goodies our wonderful customers have sent like there’s no tomorrow! We…
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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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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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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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Turquoise is tickling our fancy as of late, and a showroom full of December’s beautiful birthstone (one of many for that matter) has us feeling inspired. Luckily, turquoise is a favorite color of Giuseppe, Jimmy and Mr. Louboutin as well, so we have plenty of options to pair with these fabulous jewels. From rare Van…
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American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson is now engaged to singer Brandon Blackstock! The couple, who has been dating for a little over a year, is set to wed and make a musical marriage. Blackstock is the stepson of country singer Reba McEntire and already has two children. This will be the first marriage for Kelly…
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Founded in 1830, Baume et Mercier is considered a luxury Swiss watchmaker, rivaling industry giants and sister companies Piaget and Cartier. Operated and managed by Richemont, Baume et Mercier is represented in over 75 countries. The company produces over 200,000 sporty chronograph time pieces annually. While Baume et Mercier made it’s name through their offering…
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This Rolex Day Date Presidential with blue dial is technically for men, but we love the trend of over-sized watches for women. And with a baby blue dial and diamond markers, this watch is just begging to be borrowed from the boys. It goes beautifully with nearly every outfit, but we can’t decide which of…
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Yesterday, we told you how Kim Kardashian’s divorce proceedings are stalled. The sticking point? She doesn’t want to give her 20.5 carat diamond engagement ring back to estranged husband Kris Humphries.While Kim might fashion herself as a modern day Liz Taylor, intent on saving all her suitors’ gifted baubles to a collection, she’s actually in…
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This week’s happy hour is merry & bright, and we’re spreading the holiday cheer(s!) with these festive holiday cocktails. Martha Stewart’s has us covered for imbibing and our cocktail contribution makes for fabulous sleigh riding. Four stunning red topaz in round & pear shaped are accented by pink sapphires and diamonds, all set in an…
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