Gemstone Engagement Rings Gemstone engagement rings have been picking up momentum, and have become popular for all people, including celebrities. In fact, there has been a huge increase in the number of engagement rings with colored stones in them. Everybody from Duchess Kate Middleton to Halle Berry has been spotted with colored bling. For some, it…
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Celebrity Style Engagement Rings Celebrity style engagement rings are on the wishlist of many a bride-to-be, and it’s no surprise why. Halle Berry’s four carat emerald center stone engagement ring was somewhat of a mystery. Rumored to have hidden codes and symbols, the magnificent band is said to be one of a kind. Robert Mazlo,…
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Vintage Audemars Piguet Skeleton There are certain wardrobe staples that every stylish man needs to own: a classic blue blazer, the perfect dress shoe, a well-tailored suit – these are all givens. But as we’ve stated many a time before, no ensemble is truly complete without the finishing touches that elevate an outfit to refinement.…
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Fancy Colored Diamonds Investment 38 years of auction houses and private dealer records indicate the prices of fancy color diamonds doubling at the dealer level every 5 – 7 years. That’s an average of 12%-15% every year, with even higher rates for the rarer colors! Demand is increasing worldwide, while the earth’s supply of diamonds…
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Mary Kate & Ashley Olsen Jewelry – Get the Look On Monday, June 4th, the annual Council of Fashion Design America (CFDA) Awards red carpet sparkled with the jewelry from Womenswear Designer of the Year recipients: Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. The Council of Fashion Designers of America, Inc. is a not-for-profit trade association whose membership…
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Gold Rush Cocktail We’re on a gold rush for today’s happy hour, readers, totally inspired by this fabulous signet ring. In yellow gold with a black onyx inlay, the only way this ring could be improved is if it were literally paved with diamonds. Oh wait, it is! This fabulous cocktail ring is Deco with…
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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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Classic Watches There are certain watches that every aficionado must own, no matter what the cost. Compiled below are a few of the most timeless watches for men and women. Men Breitling Montbrillant Datora: This series is a revamping of the classic Navitimer watches that were popularized in the 1940’s. The new designs are inspired…
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Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations The Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art’s exhibition, Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations, explores the striking affinities between Elsa Schiaparelli and Miuccia Prada, two Italian designers from different eras and highlights a head-turning spring trend: Statement Necklaces. According to the MET, the exhibition showcases approximately one hundred designs and forty accessories by Schiaparelli (1890–1973)…
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Natalie K Engagement Rings This Wedding Wednesday brings a special designer edition of engagement ring eye candy. Raymond Lee Jewelers’ recent trip to Vegas gave us the opportunity to scope out some of the hottest engagement ring trends for 2012, and these gorgeous engagement rings definitely caught our eyes. We picked them up faster than…
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Return to Tiffany Today’s Tuesday Shoesday footwear honors one of our all time favorite designer brands. Few luxury jewelers conjure the same ideas of timeless elegance, refined opulence, and exquisite diamonds the same way that Tiffany & Co. does. We adore filling our cases with rare Tiffany pieces, those from popular collections, and their always…
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Porto Moniz Madeira Lava Pools 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.…
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We discussed how to spot a fake Milgauss not too long ago, and last week we put our own advice to the test. A Milgauss we were considering purchasing arrived at our showroom last week, only to be revealed as faux by our authentication process. At first glance, this Milgauss was a near perfect fake.…
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Graduation Gifts for Her When it comes to a graduation gift for your loved one, Boca Raton’s Raymond Lee Jewelers is always stocked with fine jewelry that is the utmost in unique and extraordinary luxury. Graduation is an unforgettable time in one’s life and your gift should be just as unforgettable. Notably, It’s awing to…
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