By now, you’ve probably noticed that the usual mall stores are running nearly the same ads on TV enticing buyers to flock into their stores this holiday season. According to an article on Nationaljeweler.com, “Twenty-two percent of consumers say jewelry is on their shopping lists this holiday season, the highest amount since 2007, the National…
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Not everyone is as lucky as we are, and December, for some, brings snow suite instead of swim suits. Today’s holiday gift ideas are in honor of our friends and family braving freezing temperatures (you know, like 60 degrees). And because warmth is equal opportunity, we’re dividing this holiday gift guide between the ladies and…
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We share why a wedding dessert table is an I DO in our series: I Do/ I Don’t, where we split the pros and cons between the hottest wedding trends. In my opinion, the highlight of the wedding reception is the open bar (whatever you do—this is a must-have on the wedding circuit that we…
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I have received a slew of incredibly unique wedding invitations in the mail over the last few years. While we need to thank the artists at Etsy for this, partially, it’s great to see the bride stray from the mundane white “bridal book” wedding invitations of yesteryear. The invitation is an important aspect of your…
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Today’s Tuesday Shoesday is dedicated to J. Crew shoes! J. Crew has been bringing their fashion a-game for the last few years, each new collection topping their last. And for our holiday gift guides, we spend plenty of time perusing the new goods on their website. And today we couldn’t help ogling all the verdant…
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These holiday gift ideas for your sister are sure to have her smiling from ear to ear (and totally forgetting about that time you gave all her Barbies haircuts). With bright, fun and cheerful gift ideas from her favorite stores, you can’t go wrong. And with a little sparkling something from us, you’ll cement your…
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This holiday season may be the right time for you to push that engagement ring to the top of your gift list. Since the holidays are quickly approaching, it’s best to start your search at a local, trusted jeweler with a full inventory of new and pre-owned engagement rings available for purchase in store and…
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One of the most interesting, stylish new trends in temporary tattooing and jewelry is a new concept called Nude Jewelry. These intricate gold or platinum designs line the arms of stylish, well-dressed women, brides and celebrities and basically look like tattoos. This henna-esque art form was started in China by artist Nobuhiko Akatsuka. With your…
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In our first gift guide of this holiday season, we’re imagining exactly what we’ll do later: curl up with leftovers, and a holiday flick on the couch. We’re always racking our brains for great gifts to give, and today’s gift ideas are inspired by the homebody! 1. J. Crew pajama set in navy gingham flannel:…
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Guess what tomorrow is? If you said “Thanksgiving” then you’re partially right – it’s also the official start of engagement season! The magical time of the year between Thanksgiving and Valentine’s Day when over 30% of all engagements occur. Gents will be getting down on bended knee left and right from here til February, and…
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By Saturday, you’ll have volunteered, eaten your fill of turkey (and leftovers!) and shopped til you dropped on Black Friday – or avoided the crowds all together, holding out for a more sane shopping opportunity. That opportunity is this Saturday November 24th aka Small Business Saturday. Raymond Lee Jewelers is an independent, family owned jeweler…
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It came out of an era of elegance and beautiful things. Belle Epoque jewelry is a style that is historical yet still applicable in life today. The most beautiful jewelry pieces often reflect some of this signature style, and the popularization of this type of jewelry helped influence decades worth of rings, necklaces and bracelets…
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