Raymond Lee Jewelers
What is Prasiolite? Prasiolite, also known as vermarine, greened amethyst, or lime citrine, is a name for any cluster or quartz crystal that is green in color. This type of quartz is very rare and often cut as a gemstone. It can only be found in a small Brazilian mine as well as in small, […]
Topaz is well-known for its versatility and radiating warmth of color, and November holds the bragging rights to claim it as its official gemstone. Because it is durable and not particularly chemically reactive, topaz is ideal for use in all kinds of jewelry or other gemstone designs and accents. Most topaz comes from Brazil, but […]
Vincent Boucher, a financier from Montreal, and the holder of degrees in political science, aerospace engineering and physics, is the owner of a world record breaking gemstone. It is known as a Paraiba tourmaline, so named after the region in Brazil where these jewels are mined. Boucher, a former employee with the Canadian Space Agency, […]
Brazil is a country full of passion and vibrancy. The city is known for its music, dancing, and style. In order to honor the vibrant social culture of Brazil, Parmigiani Fleurier has created an exciting new watch that infuses modern style with the passionate flavor of Brazilian life. Fleurier’s watch has many striking features and […]
We’ve all heard the ditty about the ant who thought he could move that rubber tree plant. As it turns out, the determined arthropod had a surprising amount in common with model/actress turned jewelry designer Lily Cole, who is equally committed to her singular objective: preserving the endangered rainforest. Cole recently debuted her jewelry line, […]
