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The fall 2012 color forecast calls for purple rain. That’s according to color authority Pantone, an organization that regularly surveys New York Fashion Week designers and others to determine color trends. Pantone expects that a more subdued, “grayed down” version of this otherwise robust color is among the hues that will be particularly popular this…
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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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There are millions of watches on the market, but if there were a watch style to reside on the mountain peak of luxury, a Rolex ceramic bezel watch would be above all. Though every Rolex watch is awe inspiring, a Rolex ceramic bezel is not only a watch but is a status symbol that…
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It’s been a while since you bought your last watch – so long that you are a little unsure where to turn for a new one. A watch is an investment, a purchase that should be well thought out. From year to year, watch styles and technologies change. Here are some of the 2012’s most…
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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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Rolex ambassador Roger Federer was already having a good week. He defeated Brit Andy Murray on Sunday to become the second man in the world to win 7 Wimbledon titles. He upped his Grand Slam count to 17, chuckling as he left buzz worthy player Nadal with 6 less. He tied Pete Sampras with 286…
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It can be hard to shop for a man, but probably one of the best, safest gifts to give a man is a watch. The only difficult part about purchasing a watch for the man in your life is to determine what style and brand would be suitable for his personality and taste. What kind…
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A difficult task that many brides face today is deciding what to give their groom as a wedding gift. The task could be viewed in a couple ways, depending on the groom. It’s safe to assume that since two people are getting married, they know each other well enough to know what the other would…
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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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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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As professional tennis grows in popularity around the world, famous watchmakers call on the pros to wear their designs. It seems the higher ranked the player, the more value they gain in their luxury jewelry deals. As the top tennis stars win titles and gain the top ranking, watchmakers are make the call to feature…
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In the history of watches and their evolution into the spectacular, luxurious timepieces that they are today, the first self winding mechanism was invented for pocket watches in 1770. The first automatic wristwatch was later adapted in 1923, the craft of a British watch repairer named John Harwood. In the decades after 1923, a number…
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It’s all about teamwork! A strategic brand team-up gives birth to the perfect combination of function and fashion. That’s the case with Swiss watchmaking firms Zenith and Rolex. Up until the turn of the century, Rolex had borrowed the Zenith movement (arguably the most accurate watch movement in the world) and integrated it in…
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Men’s fashion trends in summer 2012 are channeling the 1990’s. Throwback patterns, prints, and rich hues are just some colorful highlights. As the temps turn up, short suits get hotter than ever. Loafers and boat shoes will be seen all over the docks, while classic stark black sunglasses are yet again a beach staple. Floral…
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There is a reason why beer and auto ads reign right before, during and after the Superbowl. Sports have always been a target for brands. Athlete watch ambassadors take that concept to the next level by personalizing and linking their jewelry to specific professional athletes and showering the whole “game plan” with a prestigious appeal.…
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