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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The summer is almost over, but the jewelry trends of the summer seem like they are here to stay! Summer evokes bright, bold colors and jewelry that are sure to catch your eye. The color blocking trend was big in fashion this spring and the trend dripped over into summer jewelry. Colors are a fun…
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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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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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It’s not enough to just wear some sparkle on your ring finger anymore. Now everything from tops, shoes, dresses and even belts are embellished with radiant gems in order to make you shine. Gem inspired fashion has been around for centuries. Sequins, in particular, are one of the oldest ways of embellishing fashion and originated from gypsies who…
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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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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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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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The heat has us stripping down to our bare essentials, but these are a few Summer essentials you’ll want to keep on no matter what. Sexy Shades They shield the sun, protect your eyes and not to mention they’re pretty darn cute. No matter where you go this Summer, make sure to step out in…
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Jewelry for Work Like a roller coaster, transitioning from a college girl to a working girl is scary yet exciting. The transition calls for taking care of business impeccably and looking good while doing it. When starting that first “real” job, it is imperative for a working girl to enhance her style to climb the…
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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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It seems like celebs have much more torrid love lives than the rest of us. Tabloids constantly report a barrage of celebrity engagements, celebrity weddings and celebrity break ups. And while we certainly have a vested interest in the bling that accompanies these stories, it remains juicy gossip in general! Here’s whats new and now…
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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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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, you’ll find Raymond Lee…
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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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Receiving a wedding invitation from a dear friend or a loved one can be an exciting moment in its own, but when time begins to dwindle and the anticipated date nears, it becomes priority to find an outfit for the occasion: What to wear to a summer wedding? As many know, it is unspoken wedding…
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Fashion’s Night Out If it’s the end of the week and you’re tired of staring at the dull vanilla wallpaper in your office (and we know you are) then it’s time for some more appealing visuals. We all need some form of escape from our 9-5’s. What better way to do it then with a…
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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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Today we are spotlighting a gemstone in a league of its own—it is not a crystal, and it actually has a little bit of water in it at all times. Known for its playful color properties, you’ve probably seen opal more abundantly in necklaces or earrings rather than bracelets or rings. This is simply because…
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A woman’s wedding day is one of the most important in her life. If it’s your big day you will surely want everything from the flower arrangements, to the dress and even your hair to be perfect. However, you don’t want everyone seeing the struggle behind perfection and so it is always best to go…
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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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This week’s footwear favorites are perfectly on trend for tomorrow’s big holiday. Jimmy Choo, Christian Louboutin and Nicholas Kirkwood may not be American, but their gorgeous shoes are certainly patriotic! We love each of these heels paired with rubellite, garnet and vintage ruby rings for the Fourth of July. Jimmy Choo + 14K Yellow Gold…
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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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