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In a recent press release from Washington DC area diamond company, Washington Diamond Corp., the company announced their plan to team up with The Carnegie Institute of Washington to produce ‘a few thousand 1 ct. lab-grown diamonds per year, or about 150 per month, with production beginning sometime in 2013.’ The stones are hyped up…
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Swiss luxury watch company Hublot has decided to pop-in on the Singapore Formula One Gran Prix…Or rather, “pop-up” on it. Hublot has opened a temporary pop-up store to display and sell their luxury merchandise in the main atrium of the Paragon Shopping Mall in Singapore. The Hublot pop up store was unveiled on September 14th…
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Have you ever taken your car to the mechanic only to discover it had a problem that would take a few days or a few weeks to repair? If you went to a high-end repair shop, chances are they had a car to loan you during repairs. This practice has become standard for many respected…
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When you think of luxury jewelry that is only available to those who are exclusive and elite in society, you have a certain image in your mind. You’re thinking of huge diamonds, necklaces dripping with gemstones and watches that you will only see on the likes of Brad Pitt. The last thing you probably will…
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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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