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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We share why colored wedding dresses are an I DON’T in our series: I Do/ I Don’t, where we split the pros and cons between the hottest wedding trends. Readers, you know we love a bride who isn’t afraid to step outside the typical box! Whether you want to surprise your guests with a unique…
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Not every man has the hindsight to purchase an engagement ring with a matching wedding band. Don’t fret, ladies and gents, as there are plenty of options for wedding bands that will match and compliment your engagement ring and completely impress everyone who takes a glance at the set! This 14k Yellow gold and…
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In July of 2012, Versace launched a high-end “works of art” jewelry line, featuring pieces dripping with gems, encased in flourishes of luscious precious metals. Truly luxurious, the line is certainly in step with the design house’s sensibilities, and jewelry and fashion lovers alike have flocked to the line, thanks in no small part to…
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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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Like every luxury jewelry contender, Tiffany & Co. has to stay ahead of the curve. Every season, this jeweler rolls out dozens of new pieces to coincide with changing trends and public interest—and the holidays are no different. Take a peak at this year’s Tiffany and Co holiday 2012 collection. There is still time to…
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Happy Hanukkah to everyone celebrating the Festival of Lights! We’ve whipped up a few of our favorite Hanukkah traditions to share (gourmet latkes and mouth watering Sufganiyot rank pretty high on our list). And it wouldn’t be an RLJ Holiday without some shiny additions, and this Michael Aram menorah takes our breath away. Also spectacular,…
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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. The pendant necklace is a…
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Super exciting news: Pantone announced that the 2013 Color of the Year is EMERALD! We couldn’t be happier that one of our favorite gemstones will take over Tangerine Tango’s throne for the duration of 2013. Emeralds possess this mystical beauty, with their embedded clouds, crystals and gardens of green internal characteristics – each one totally…
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Acquired by LVMH in October, 2011, Bulgari started as a Greek firm. Adapted later as an Italian manufacturer and distributor of luxury goods and jewelry, Bulgari is known today for it’s contributions to the jewelry world, watches, handbags fragrances, accessories and hotels. Bulgari, or sometimes written as Bvlgari, was founded by Greek jeweler Sotirios Voulgaris…
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Jewelry is one of the best ways to show a loved one that you care. Personalized jewelry is an unsurpassed gift that the recipient will truly relish for years to come. December babies have a leg up on the rest of society this winter: Turquoise, one of the recognized December birth stones, is unbelievably fashionable…
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Today we’re toasting to a sparkling winter blue. Today’s aquamarine cocktail ring is so fabulously large you could ice skate on it, making it an ideal addition to your winter wardrobe! Pair it with any little black dress to take you holiday party hopping, or wear it with your most formal gown for a New…
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The House of Mauboussin reflects Old World elegance and fine craftsmanship in jewelry and luxury timepieces. The French brand was founded in 1825 by a talented artisan jeweler known as M. Rocher. The jewelry line grew and went on to receive award-winning recognition. Mouboussin jewelry gained much popularity in the Art Deco movement of the…
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Today we’re feeling thrifty, but still fabulous. Our gift guide centers around givers on a budget who don’t want to sacrifice the wow factor – and we’re here to help. From sweet surprises to the ultimate gifts (diamonds!), we’ve got you covered with holiday gifts under 100 dollars. 1..10ct diamond studs ($94)/2.Tory Burch Amanda Transit…
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Today’s fancy footwear picks are cute as a button, and so are the button earrings we’ve plucked from our showcases to pair with them. The holidays are the ideal time to bust out gumdrop inspired button earrings – they look sweetly sophisticated with lovely holiday updos, and add the perfect amount of flash to your…
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Chopard is popular for countless reasons in the luxury jewelry circuit, but one is for their notorious floating diamond jewelry. While the brand has been re-imagining floating diamond jewelry for decades, they’ve recently re-released the concept through the So Happy Collection. “By setting “floating” diamonds directly into the crown of colored gemstones, Chopard offers a…
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Founded by it’s namesake in 1975, John Hardy Jewelry is an incredibly sustainable luxury jewelry brand. Known primarily for the company’s Asian-inspired designs, John Hardy’s initial inspiration came from a 1970s trip to Bali where he was amazed and interested in ‘the island’s jewelry making traditions.’ “John Hardy is known for its designs in sterling…
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Raymond Weil Geneve is one of the last independent brands in the Swiss Luxury Watch Industry. Still ran by members of the family, Raymond Weil watches was founded by Raymond Weil in 1976. Raymond Weil watches is now headed by CEO Olivier Bernheim. Son-in-law of founder, Raymond Weil, Bernheim started working with the company in…
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You have to admit: your birthstone really does encompass various qualities of yourself. Isn’t it fitting that there are three different December birthstones Tanzanite, Turquoise and Zircon to encompass the varying personalities and attributes that December babies have to offer. Tanzanite is one of the more recently discovered gemstones dating back only to the…
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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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Piaget was founded in 1874 by Georges Piaget in the village of La Côte-aux-Fées, France. “In 1874, Georges Edouard Piaget set up his first workshop on the family farm, situated in the small village of La Côte-aux-Fées in the Swiss Jura mountains. Situated in the Neuchatel region, the company was dedicated to crafting pocket watches…
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I have received a slew of incredibly unique wedding invitations in the mail over the last few years. While we need to thank the artists at Etsy for this, partially, it’s great to see the bride stray from the mundane white “bridal book” wedding invitations of yesteryear. The invitation is an important aspect of your…
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Today’s Tuesday Shoesday is dedicated to J. Crew shoes! J. Crew has been bringing their fashion a-game for the last few years, each new collection topping their last. And for our holiday gift guides, we spend plenty of time perusing the new goods on their website. And today we couldn’t help ogling all the verdant…
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This holiday season may be the right time for you to push that engagement ring to the top of your gift list. Since the holidays are quickly approaching, it’s best to start your search at a local, trusted jeweler with a full inventory of new and pre-owned engagement rings available for purchase in store and…
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Guess what tomorrow is? If you said “Thanksgiving” then you’re partially right – it’s also the official start of engagement season! The magical time of the year between Thanksgiving and Valentine’s Day when over 30% of all engagements occur. Gents will be getting down on bended knee left and right from here til February, and…
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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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It seems like a match made in heaven: Roger Dubuis, cutting edge watchmaker, has enlisted Daphne Guinness, fashion world muse and self-proclaimed bohemian, to help showcase his Velvet line of watches. Feminine yet bordering on cold detachment, Dubuis’s Velvet collection is a perfect for the iconic, ethereal Guinness, who is also the heiress to the…
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The world has been fascinated by what remained on the Atlantic’s floor from Titanic’s wreckage for 100 years. Now the jewelry recovered from 1987’s research and recovery will be on public display with a three-city tour. Expensive and exquisite jewelry of wealthy travelers is sure to be of interest to many. The collection is said…
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This week, we’d like to propose a toast to two mesmerizing blue cocktails: this David Yurman topaz Wheaton ring and the fathoms of this delicious looking “Q” martini. This blue martini is an easy twist on blue lemonade that looks as pretty in a glass as the David Yurman ring looks on your hand. And…
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We’ve got so many favorites in our Boca Raton jewelry store that we’re professing our love for a new piece daily (if not multiple times a day). Recently, we’ve been fawning over some of our gorgeous button earrings. Some are designer, like David Yurman earrings that call to mind gumdrops. Others are diamond studded earrings…
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Rolex Oyster Perpetual Two Tone Ladies Watch Brand Rolex Style Non-Date Serial Number U Gender Ladies Case Material Stainless Steel Case Diameter 26mm Bezel Fluted 18K Yellow Gold Bezel Clasp Locking Fold-over Clasp Dial Gray Bracelet Two Tone Stainless Steel and 18k Yellow Gold Movement Automatic Size Will Fit a 7″ Wrist Box and Papers…
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Rolex Oyster Perpetual Two Tone Ladies Watch Brand Rolex Style Non-Date Serial Number U Gender Ladies Case Material Stainless Steel Case Diameter 26mm Bezel Fluted 18K Yellow Gold Bezel Clasp Locking Fold-over Clasp Dial Gray Bracelet Two Tone Stainless Steel and 18k Yellow Gold Movement Automatic Size Will Fit a 7″ Wrist Box and Papers…
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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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Gear up for an amazing Christie’s auction just in time for the holiday season! Out of Christie’s Hong Kong Auction house, the auction will be available for registered buyers locally and online. On November 27th, Christie’s World-Renowned Auction house is presenting Hong Kong Magnificent Jewels. This one-of-a-kind auction will feature 304 lots. The crowned jewel…
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Roberto Coin is a luxury brand of watches and jewelry based out of Vicenza, Italy. While the company was established by it’s namesake in 1977, the purpose was to create divine pieces of jewelry for other internationally known jewelry brands. The company wasn’t introduced to the public until 1996 when Roberto Coin began producing luxury…
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While the economy is slowly improving as a whole, this may not be true on an individual basis. Some people are fully prepared for the holiday season, but others can use some extra help. A collateral loan may be that extra financial help you need to get you through the holiday season. How can a…
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