Cartier. The name alone conjures images of opulence. Of exotic panther designs. Of Liz Taylor’s famous baubles. Of that enticing and succulent little Cartier red box. Or better yet, of a big red box. Raymond Lee Jewelers’ obsession with Cartier is well documented, so it should come as no surprise that our online showroom and…
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Can’t Buy Me Love – Or Can You? Typically, one engagement ring is satisfactory for most women, but Peaches Geldof, the fiancée of Tom Cohen, announced that she has just received her SECOND engagement ring from her beau on her birthday. She posted pictures of her new bling on Twitter saying, “My new engagement ring!…
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Today’s Thirsty Thursday brings us simultaneously patriotic and glamorous offerings. One the left, we’ve got a beautiful vintage opal, diamond and 14kt gold cocktail ring with diamond cluster accents. To the right, a bespoke cocktail created by Post Prohibition for a D.C./Baltimore event. Appropriate for Independence Day next week, it’s called “Justice for All“, and…
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It’s the book that no one wants to read in public, but the one that no one can stop talking about. We’re having a similar obsession with our new pearl inventory, however we’d be happy to flaunt them for all to see. Ditto for these fancy footwear picks from Net-a-Porter. Sultry and exotic materials make…
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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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The battle continues! Pandora and Chamilia, companies that sell upscale sterling silver charm bracelets and coordinating jewelry, are, once again, in a scuffle. Pandora previously claimed that Chamilia infringed its patent-pending bead threading system, but the court decided in favor of Chamilia in 2009, saying that although their threading systems are the same, competition is, overall,…
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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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Patek Philippe watches are renowned as the finest luxury timepieces among watch fanatics everywhere. A Patek Philippe shows effortless refinement, precise attention to detail, and classic taste. Raymond Lee Jewelers Patek selection makes up one of our most favorite watch showcases, and this week we’re telling you why Raymond Lee Jewelers is the best place…
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The special moment of proposing can bring expensive expectations. Fortunately there are eye-catching and wallet-friendly engagement rings. These engagement rings under 3000 will make your fiancee – and your budget – very pleased. 1. .20 Ctw Round Brilliant Diamond Vintage Engagement Ring in 14K White Gold For a stunning way to pay tribute to your…
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Give love and get love with heart-shaped pendants – it’ll be love at first sight. 1.) 14K Yellow Gold and Diamond Heart Pendant Buy this 14K Yellow Gold and Diamond Heart Pendant and your loved one will love you for eternity. This heart pendant adds a dash of modernity and can accent any stylish ensemble.…
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Remember when we shared Isaac’s Lip Dub Proposal? Well, we kind of have a thing for creative, meaningful and beautiful proposals. After all, we get to help our grooms-to-be select and design the perfect engagement rings. We hear their wonderful plans for proposing to their beloved. We get to meet the blushing bride and listen…
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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. Doesn’t it always seem like the grass is greener on the other side? The question is which side? On the left, Duchess Kate’s favorite designer Issa’s column creation makes it…
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What a fabulous day for Thirsty Thursday! Besides the obvious fact that it is indeed Thurs., we found a new Pinterest board chock full of summer drinks! Add to this the fact that we’re currently loading up the online store with amazing new Tahitian pearl jewels, and we’d say that we’ve got good reason to…
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From the moment Audrey Hepburn, as Holly Golightly, decorated her bare chest with pearls in the 1961 classic Breakfast at Tiffany’s, pearls instantly took on an aura of luxury. The little black dress and pearl combination is one of the most iconic fashion moments of the twentieth century. Maybe even the most renown fashion combination of all…
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Yesterday, Yahoo Shopping featured this article by GQ’s Jon Wilde. We love this frank & honest take on engagement ring shopping, by a guy, for guys. However, you know how we like to put in our two cents on all things engagement rings, and since it’s Wedding Wednesday, please indulge us. We’ve gone point-by-point with…
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