In 1909, CoCo Chanel opened Chanel Modes, the first millinery shop in Paris. Chief designer until her death in 1971, she revolutionized the world of high fashion for apparel from head to feet. Her elegant taste is seen today in the world of high jewelry. Chanel has combined the technology of chromatic ceramic titanium with…
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Alex Soldier is an artist at heart, but a jewelry designer by trade. Creating each piece in his collection of new form, texture, and structure, Soldier uses his art to express himself and appeal through beauty to the masses. “Soldier immigrated to the United States in 1990 from Russia, establishing himself as an independent designer…
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Nail art is one of the biggest trends sweeping the beauty world. On Pinterest & Tumblr, there are entire accounts dedicated to nail art inspiration and decorated digits. We think nail art is a fun way to express your creativity – especially when paired with any of our gorgeous vintage rings, estate rings or antique…
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You already know David Yurman’s designs. You might not be aware of your knowledge, but David Yurman’s trademark twisted cable bracelet changed the face of jewelry and fashion. The bracelet’s simple elegance has become a hallmark of good taste and elegant sophistication.
Are you in the market to sell your fine luxury watch? There are many tips and tricks to the jewelry resale trade, and knowing them is half the battle. If I were in the market to sell my luxury jewelry, there are a few steps I recommend that you not overlook. How Much is My…
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It’s Masculine Monday here at Raymond Lee Jewelers, and one of our favorite gents is Mr. David Yurman. We love David Yurman jewelry for its graphic simplicity. A Yurman piece is instantly recognizable by its careful refinement, focus on detail and texture, and employment of mixed metals – and the occasional pop of colored gemstone.…
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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. We’re kicking off today’s new…
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Period jewelry is a growing trend due to the beautifully designed jewelry of recent period movies. The stunning Chanel jewels worn by Keira Knightly in the new film Anna Karenina showcase the opulence of the time with the beautiful details that are possible with modern equipment. Jewels from Chanel The jewelry from the Chanel Joaillerie…
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If you own valuable jewelry you should always have it insured. It is generally inexpensive and it will give you peace of mind when you are protected against theft and fire. Many people insure their homes, cars, other properties but they seem to forget to insure their jewelry, or they may think it is to…
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Famed luxury brand Dolce & Gabbana was geared up for their next project and newest release within the jewelry world: Men’s watches. After the successful release of their jewelry collection last year, the Italian designers decided to produce a lush, Swiss-made collection to be embellished in diamonds, rubies, emeralds and sapphires—and split into three styles.…
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There are three basic type of watch movements: Mechanical movement, Quartz movement, and automatic movement. Mechanical movement is the oldest form of watch making, then automatic movement watches, and last automatic movement. Here are some features of each type. Mechanical Watch Movement Preferred by most watch enthusiasts Usually Swiss made Works by winding the mainspring…
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Bvlgari is one of the top brands in jewelry. When you’re looking for something stunning that is worthy of the red carpet, it’s easy to find what you’re looking for from this company. They have provided necklaces, earrings, bracelets, rings and timepieces to a number of celebrities for many, many years. The company has been…
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Earlier this week, we explained why diamond prices dropped in the first half of 2012. The decrease in diamond prices is one of the reasons why summer is a great time to buy an engagement ring. Today, we’re sharing all of the reasons why summer is the best time to buy a diamond ring. Virtually…
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The first half of 2012 has resulted in a drop in the price of diamonds that might seem surprising to those who believed that diamonds always retain value. While the steep drop in the price of diamonds occurred, it was not surprising to those who were watching the markets carefully. When you understand the reasons…
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Happy Wedding Wednesday readers! Today we’re drooling over bezel set engagement rings, one of our favorite forms of e-ring eye candy. The bezel setting is one of the oldest settings, but lends a surprisingly modern look to any ring – even our antique engagement rings! The bezel setting is a metal (typically gold or platinum)…
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