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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According to a statement released by Rolex, “[Rolex watches are] the leading name in luxury watches. Rolex has been the pre-eminent symbol of performance and prestige for over a century.” Business Week nearly always features Rolex on it’s popular annual list of the 100 best global brands – and most recently, while the US economy…
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Readers, you know we adore serving our customers needs from our gorgeous Boca Raton showroom, but sometimes we feel the need to spread the jewelry love. So we take things international! Lee and Jeff packed up our sparkliest inventory last week (as our Instagram followers already know) and headed to Hong Kong! They arrived there…
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Push Presents The popularity of push presents has risen over the years among expecting couples. For those unfamiliar with the new phenomenon, a push present, also known as a push gift, is a token of sentiment a partner gets the mommy-to be in light of their impending bundle of joy. Push gifts can be given…
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Webb Simpson Wins U.S. Open Yesterday, 26 year-old Webb Simpson emerged triumphant at the Olympic Club, beating out the likes of Graeme McDowell, Michael Thompson, David Toms, Jim Furyk and Tiger Woods to become the 112th U.S. Open champion.The North Carolina native beat out the best of pro golf’s major players (and the San Francisco…
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Graduation Gift Ideas Graduation Season is upon us in full force, which means plenty of gift-giving occasions – even if your thoughtful present is last minute. Personally, I find this one of the hardest gifts to buy. You want to congratulate the new graduate, who is often someone you haven’t seen in a while, but…
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