Having recently enjoyed an evening of awards honoring the top names in Country Music at the recent 46th Annual CMA Awards in Nashville, Tennessee, the plethora of Country Music stars that lined the red carpet stunned the onlookers, viewers and media. With a spectrum of gorgeous bracelets, rings, cocktail dresses and custom tailored suits on…
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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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With the holidays vast approaching, it’s no wonder that many are sitting around, contemplating the best gift ideas ever. It’s really no use–the internet answers all of these questions for you!! Check out some great jewelry ideas for the ladies this holiday season. Whether you’re gifting to your mom, your sister, daughter, wife, or girlfriend–they…
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This week’s happy hour has us blushing. We’ve got a huge crush on this pretty pink Judith Ripka Two Fontaine Linen Pink Crystal Heart Prong Ring and this scrumptious looking pink cocktail – the Port of Call – from Clover Club in NYC. These pink cocktails match nicely, and stand out against the usual autumn…
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Rare Burmese rubies, highlighted by a beautiful “Pigeon’s Blood” necklace are being highly anticipated in Christie’s upcoming Hong Kong Magnificent Jewels auction on November 27. Diamond, emerald, and sapphire jewelry will also be available at the auction, which has a pre-sale estimate of $70 million for the jewelry to be sold. Photo courtesy of Christie’s…
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Rolex Submariner 16613 Stainless Steel and 18K Gold Men’s Watch Company Rolex Model Submariner Reference Number 16613 Serial Number “D” Case Material Stainless Steel Case Measurement 40 mm Bracelet Stainless Steel and 18K Yellow Gold Oyster Dial Blue with Luminous Markers Bezel 18K Yellow Gold with Blue Insert (very small scratch on blue insert–shown in…
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Well, we hope you’ve earned your I Voted sticker on this election day! Just in case you haven’t, and you’ve been waiting to head to your polling location because you can’t decide what shoes would best reflect your political affiliation, fear not. We’ve got your back! Our fancy footwear will have your feet looking fabulous…
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December 5, 2012 Sotheby’s will auction off jewels that once belonged to Estee Lauder and her daughter- in- law Evelyn Lauder to benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation in a stellar event titled “Magnificent Jewels.” The women’s jewels will continue with a cause first brought to fruition by Evelyn Lauder in 1993, when she created…
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1. Chinti and Parker Aran sweater – the cozy knit in oatmeal gray is a November staple. The oversized look is one of the biggest fall fashion trends for 2012, and pairs perfectly with skinny leather leggings. 2. 18kt yellow gold, citrine, yellow sapphire and diamond Maharaja ring – This stunning cocktail ring represents November’s…
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Before we get into details of the eye popping case being offered by the Natural Sapphire Company, we need to share a few words about the Apple IPad Mini. They iPad Mini is the latest hot Apple creation that sold old in on-line pre-orders recently. The Mini is half the size of the original iPad,…
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It’s November, fall is in full swing, and it’s time for a new birthstone and plenty of autumn spice! Luckily, today’s cocktail fulfill all fall requisites, and they’re good looking to boot. Courtesy of The Slow Roasted Italian, we have the Cinnamon Toast Cocktail. We can’t resist a good pun, and certainly not one that…
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November marks a number of things in American Society: the much-anticipated Thanksgiving dinner, the long-awaited end of hurricane season and this year brings us a cut-throat election. November also brings new birthstones to the table: topaz and citrine. While the most traditional form of Topaz is the Imperial Topaz, adopted by the Russian Czars in…
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What weighs in at a quarter of a pound, includes 219 diamonds at 10.8 total carat weight and is made of 14 carat gold and white gold? If you said the 2012 NBA championship rings that the Miami Heat were presented with on October 30th you’d be right on the ball. The rings were presented…
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Last week, we shared our excitement for the 9th annual Go Pink Luncheon at the Boca Raton Resort. The event was a beautiful afternoon that served as both educational and entertaining – but more importantly, it raised awareness and funds for the hospital’s Christine E. Lynn Women’s Health Center. The BRRH Foundation is one of…
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According to The Guardian, NFL Players are averaging $1.9 million per year in salary in 2012, with the median player salary at $770,000. With dough like that, and the endorsement deals that many of the top players in the league sign, their salaries allow for a life of utmost luxury throughout the life of a…
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We love a good infographic, and naturally we love a great engagement ring. This great engagement ring infographic by Simply Bridal shows important facts about diamond engagement rings, a fun graph of the various hardness levels for popular engagement ring stones, as well as a few variations on setting types. Remember that education should always…
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While Michele watches have only been a household name for the last couple of years in the US, the family has been building the brand since the 1940s. What was started by a creative, determined, and detail-oriented watchmaker, Maurice Barouh, turned into a brand catering to children and juveniles. Once the brand became well recognized…
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Most luxury watch owners likely won’t use their timepiece to check spring and neap tides but it was precisely the need for an accurate tidal chronometer that led Ira Krieger to design his first watch. A rising tide prevented Krieger’s family boat from passing under a bridge and, realizing the need for a watch that…
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While their hush hush engagement may have been thwarted by a well-meaning jeweler, their wedding surprise went off without a hitch (besides theirs!) Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel married today in a private ceremony at the Borgo Egnazia resort in the southern Italian city of Puglia in front of their nearest and dearest. According to…
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Whether you’re searching for the perfect Halloween statement piece or your looking to pair some perfect pieces with your killer costume, there are so many fun options for Halloween. A holiday where kids and kids-at-heart get to dress up as their favorite characters, the horror movie icons that scare the masses or the public figures…
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If it’s October, it’s time to go pink! And there’s no reason this shouldn’t extend into our weekly happy hour. But toss your idea of sugary mixers and overly sweet Cosmos. Today’s pink cocktails are all quality ingredients, style, and a hefty dose of ice. First up, we have a delicious white gold and pink…
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It’s always a fun day to peer into the lives of celebrities—especially during their happiest or most embarrassing moments. Brad Pitt’s current and past ladies, Angelina Jolie and Jennifer Aniston, respectively, are both sporting new rocks marking the upcoming happiest-days-of-their-lives. When Brad Pitt initially proposed to Jen back in 1999, he presented her with a…
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Today’s Tuesday Shoesday has us doing the wave. How could we not stand up and cheer when faced with fabulously strappy waves of Jimmy Choo leather? In snakeskin and patent, the Jimmy Choo Ivette and Lance sandals shout glamour, and we’re amplifying their statement with diamond encrusted waves. Gently undulating curves of white gold and…
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If this morning’s post about jaw dropping diamonds didn’t satisfy your craving for bling, perhaps this might be more your speed. Victoria’s Secret announced today that the chosen angle to wear this year’s Fantasy Bra is the one and only Alessandra Ambrosio. Ambrosio continues the tradition of new mom’s returning to the runway in awesome…
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This week’s featured watch has a timely name. With the countdown to the election growing smaller every day, the political atmosphere is everywhere, and that includes here at Raymond Lee Jewelers! Whether we’re debating which First Lady contender has the better jewelry style, or we’re diligently researching I.D. for any of Mitt Romney’s watches, we’ve…
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The fall season is so glorious with the cool, crisp weather and great, earth-toned color palates. The leaves change to dark red and light browns, and so should your wardrobe! Put away the pouty pink colors and gear up for all of the biggest name’s in cosmetics Fall color palates! First up is matching our…
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What do you get when you cross astrology with high jewelry? Results that can best be described with imaginary adjectives invented by Rachel Zoe. If you follow VCA on Twitter (if not, then you should!) maybe you’ve caught their photos of the zodiac sign pieces they showed at the 26th annual Biennale des Antiquaires. Each…
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We’re going green for this week’s happy hour – how could we not once we laid eyes on this massive emerald ring? Nothing starts a party like a 7ct + emerald, we always say. And when it’s a simple solitaire rock on a delicate while gold and diamond pave band, you really can’t go wrong.…
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Welcome to the month of October! After a long awaited 10 months, we’re here: in the midst of Football, Fall, Halloween and cooler weather on the horizon. What better way to celebrate the beginning of the month than to introduce the birthstones of October: Opal and Tourmaline. Opal is the national gemstone of Australia who…
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Gabrielle Sanchez is a famous jewelry designer who works most strictly with pearls and quartz. Having graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology in 1977, Sanchez became a freelance jewelry designer right away. Her fascination with pearls protruded on the streets of New York City. Gabrielle ran across an enticing jewelry booth on the corner…
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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. When building a jewelry collection,…
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This month, we’re coveting some seriously autumnal pieces. Muted colors, warm textures, and funky new boots are just a few thing on the list. And inspired by the 2012 Emmy’s, we’re putting statement earrings on the must list! 1. Ash Siliver pull on booties – the Western influenced bootie started appearing in early spring 2012,…
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Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, is currently heavily involved in the media due to a topless photo dispute with Danish and French Gossip Magazine Closer. Middleton, on a romantic getaway with husband, the Duke of Cambridge, decided it be safe to sunbathe topless on top of a French Chateau. Paparazzi with long lensed cameras caught…
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Today’s Thirsty Thursday happy hour is brought to you by the number 4: the number of different gemstone types found on this stunning, colorful ring! Citrine, topaz, amethysts and diamonds combine in this great abstract 18kt yellow gold ring. Bars of faceted color splay in every direction while a banner of diamonds weaves through the…
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The actress Julianne Moore was the unfortunate victim of jewelry theft and or burglary. Her New York home recently underwent renovations between June 6th and August 28th. The police report specified that $127,000 worth of jewelry and watches, including Cartier. In fact, 7 of the 10 pieces stolen were Cartier, including a $33,000 Cartier platinum…
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The Rolex Masterpiece collection is one of the priciest signature Rolex collections on the market today. Encompassing the signature Diamond encrusted watch face and bracelet, these fine Rolex timepieces are the epitome of class and status. Among the Rolex Masterpieces include the Pearl master and Yacht-master classes; the Rolex Masterpiece watches are available for both…
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Today’s afternoon craving for engagement ring eye candy has us indulging in one of our favorites – vintage engagement rings! While this week’s goodies only include one truly vintage ring (a beautiful platinum & 1.5 carat diamond stunner), the vintage feel continues with our vintage style settings. Vintage inspired engagement ring settings have taken off…
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If you caught our Diamonds of the Day earlier then you’ll already know that we’re smitten with Roberto Coin Tiny Treasure pendants. These dainty chains are accented by fun pendant charms studded with diamonds. The Tiny Treasures collection shows off its wearer’s personality with sweet and simple charms. But just because they’re small doesn’t mean…
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October kicks off a month of breast cancer awareness. As everything turns pink in an effort to draw attention to breast cancer prevention, treatment, and the fight for a cure, we are on board! Later this month, we’ll attend the Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation’s Go Pink! Luncheon, and we couldn’t think of a…
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On my recent travels to the beautiful islands of the Bahamas I noticed an influx in luxury jewelry retailers. Islands that attract millions of tourists per year, like Nassau and Paradise Island have a lot to offer by way of luxury jewelry. In the downtown Nassau area alone, about 3 square miles in size, you…
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Apparently we aren’t the only ones who love pink diamonds! Today’s big celebrity engagement news has Jersey Shore star Jenni Farley aka JWoww engaged to boyfriend of 2 and half years Roger Mathews. JWoww’s engagement ring is a 5+ carat white cushion cut diamond surrounded by 2.5 additional carats of pink and white diamonds! Those…
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