The name “Breguet” is rooted in history as far as luxury watches go. The French company made its first wrist watch in 1810 (although it was actually founded in 1775 by Abraham-Louis Breguet) and its products are still recognized as one of the leaders in terms of luxury watches today, right up there along…
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We’ve talked before about the three major types of watch movements, and earlier this week we shined the spotlight on one of our favorite varieties of watch movements, the tourbillon. Today, we’re sharing the differences between watch movements, essentially, mechanical watch movements vs. automatic watch movements vs. quartz watch movements. Each watch movement has its…
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For the most elegant brooches, the most desired engagement rings and the most stylish watches, there is only one brand you need to think of: Van Cleef and Arpels. The brand, which keeps romance and sensuality at the forefront of its designs, originated out of true love. The brand began in the late 19th century…
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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.
We love the graphic pop that a dose of pattern can add to a wedding, and there’s no hotter motif right now than chevron. A chevron wedding can be ultra modern, or a fun twist on the classic – which is why we love these chevron wedding ideas. From chevron wedding table settings, to chevron…
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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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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. Today’s trip might be a…
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From the humble beginnings in 1884 in the small Swiss shop of Léon Breitling, to the far reaches of the atmosphere, Breitling watches have always meant reliability. The epitome of precise movement and design, the Breitling brand is nearly as important to flight as the air itself. Breitling has been an innovator in time keeping…
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Omega watches have been in the making since 1848 when Louis Brandt began to assemble them using pieces made by local craftsman. That’s 164 years worth of Omega watches, each unique in its style and function. Omega has been known as the pioneer in watchmaking and has created a large variety of watches from the first watch…
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So, you’ve finally decided to take the next step in your relationship with your girlfriend. You have the event planned perfectly; the place, time of day, what you’ll wear, what you’ll say. But when you finally get down on your knee and present the ring to her, what do you envision? Have you even thought…
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It’s show time again! The RLJ team is in NYC this weekend for one of our favorite watch and antique shows. Today, U.S. Antiques kicked off its sixth annual antique jewelry and watch show at the Metropolitan Pavillion in Manhattan. The show, accodring to U.S. Antique Shows: “… is our most intimate event serving the…
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It’s not enough to just wear some sparkle on your ring finger anymore. Now everything from tops, shoes, dresses and even belts are embellished with radiant gems in order to make you shine. Gem inspired fashion has been around for centuries. Sequins, in particular, are one of the oldest ways of embellishing fashion and originated from gypsies who…
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Fashion trends may come and go but there is one trend that will never go out of style: heavenly jewelry! It is the icing on any outfit, and if your birthday is in July, it is the icing that is even better than the icing on your birthday cake: your birthstone. This July let your…
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It’s been a while since you bought your last watch – so long that you are a little unsure where to turn for a new one. A watch is an investment, a purchase that should be well thought out. From year to year, watch styles and technologies change. Here are some of the 2012’s most…
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