People love their jewelry. Men and women alike often take pride in the collection of rings, necklaces and watches they accumulate over the years. Some pieces may be passed down from family members, while others are bought from stores or at auctions. Many pieces are only worth sentimental value, but others can be extremely valuable…
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Welcome back, readers! Today, our GIA Graduate Gemologist, Richard Resnik, is sharing his thoughts on the misinformation game some jewelry retailers play. Because we’re both a brick & mortar jewelry store and one of the nation’s largest online jewelry retailers, we’re in a unique position of seeing the pro’s and con’s of each side of…
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If you thought mood rings were the next 90’s fashion trend to make a resurgence, you’re wrong. While we do enjoy the look of “happy” we’re just as content wearing an aquamarine or sapphire ring to convey the same sense of joy. No, the hottest ring trend of 2014 is apparently much more futuristic than…
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As temperatures climb, the clothing gets more minimal but your jewelry stays the same. Besides the fun summer jewelry trends you’re ready to rock, chances are you’ll still wear your favorite diamond studs, wedding rings and waterproof watches. But the summer fun can present danger to your jewelry, so we’re here with these summer jewelry…
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Jewelry and family friction are not a new concept. Ask anyone who has gone through a family member passing away, and the issue of property distribution gets people tied into knots, especially when it comes to selling estate jewelry. Unfortunately, inheritance arguments are not the only time jewelry can cause issues in the household. Here…
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Attention all wonderful followers of the Raymond Lee Jewelers Instagram: now is your chance to win a FREE f-r-e-e David Yurman gold, silver and diamond bracelet. If you don’t follow us on Instagram, you’re missing out! It’s where we post our newest, hottest pieces. Sometimes it’s the only place we can share a quick snap…
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A stunning swimsuit produced from $245,000 in 24-carat gold threads has been getting its share of “ooohs and ahhhs” this season at various promotional events and fashion shows. The suit weighs in at 1.1 kg and is the product of an inspiration by Ginza Tanaka, the well-known jewelry designer and maker. Ginza extended their concept…
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In an area like Boca Raton there are plenty of opportunities to buy jewelry that is real and of high quality, but there are also plenty of opportunities to get scammed. There are a few different ways that you can avoid scams when it comes to both buying and selling gold in Boca Raton. Following…
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Do you know someone who loves the best of everything, lots of bling and writes incessantly (present company excluded?) If you do, then this unique luxury pen would be the best gift you could ever present to them. The limited-edition pen named Mystery Masterpiece created in cooperation by luxury stationery companies Montblanc and Van Cleef…
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Are you in the market for a new phone? If so, then you should know about the different options out there. While there are many people are discussing whether to go with iPhone or Android there is another option out there, if you have ten thousand dollars to shell out for the new phone. There…
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Swarovski traces its history back to 1892 when Daniel Swartz (later Daniel Swarovski) patented a specific way to cut glass. This allowed him to produce crystal glass, and the rest as they say is history. Today, Swarovski is known world-wide for their quality crystal products. Most will know them for their beautiful crystal figurines, but…
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A relative passes away and leaves an estate with a large amount of jewelry to your family. You’re the executor and are in charge to make sure everything left is distributed properly. The instructions are pretty straightforward that everything goes to your family, and your relative assumed everything would be liquidated. It’s a pretty easy…
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Did you by chance read this TechCrunch article? A bride-to-be inadvertently spoiled her own engagement ring surprise after seeing her man-friend’s name in the tittle of an Etsy listing for a ring on her wish list. Whoops. Of course, we hope this didn’t make their engagement any less special, but we can’t fault the writer…
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For many, the thought of amish brings up images of people living without electricity and driving horse drawn carriages instead of cars. While this is true, many people do not think of them as looking for a regular jewelry store. The thing that amish people are interested in when it comes to jewelry stores though…
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Jewelry has always been a big part of the Hollywood lifestyle, but in ten particular films, it was upgraded from wardrobe accessory to starring role. Seven necklaces, an earring, a pin, and a ring: each piece of jewelry on this list served an important purpose in the plots of these star-studded movies, which range from…
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