Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra jewelry is one of our favorites. Instantly recognizable but subtle, graphic and at the same time luxurious, you can never go wrong with some VCA Alhambra. And the gemstone (or metal) in the Alhambra clovers is what determines the piece’s personality – playful turquoise, elegant mother of pearl, or –…
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The inaugural LA Antique Jewelry and Watch Show has finally arrived! We’ve been excited for this new addition to US Antiques Shows’ calendar since the big announcement, and now it’s showtime. Raymond Lee Jewelers’ booth is situated on prime LA real estate, right by the entry! You’ll see our booth 1026 immediately when you walk…
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We’re in Hong Kong for the week at one of our favorite international jewelry and watch shows! We’ve brought our amazing selection of watches and jewelry, but we aren’t the only exhibitors – we’re highlighting other exhibitors too! Today we’re highlighting Edigem LTD. Founded in 1982, Edigem trades in diamonds, colored gems, vintage and antique…
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Néih Hóu from Hong Kong! Jeff & Lee are currently overseas in Hong Kong sharing our gorgeous jewels with the fabulous attendees of the Hong Kong International Jewelry Show. Several times a year, Jeff Josephson and Lee Josephson take the worldwide trip from our Boca Raton jewelry store to the stunningly huge Hong Kong Convention…
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It’s no secret we’re all about luxury for less. Where else can you get authentic Cartier Love bangles on sale? Where else can you find the largest selection of pre owned luxury watches? Where else will you find names like Tiffany & Co., Bvlgari and Van Cleef and Arpels? And where else will you find…
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If you’re looking for a romantic getaway later this year, one that you’ll be best-advised to book well in advance would be the upcoming ballet piece entitled “Reflections.” The ballet will be the end result of a partnership between choreographer and dancer Benjamin Millepied, and Van Cleef & Arpels. Van Cleef & Arpels debuted on…
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Spotlight on: Onyx Jewelry Too many people lack an appreciation for onyx, compared to other gemstones. People know the origins of diamonds and pearls, but who knows where onyx is born, or how its lustrous bands of color are formed? In fact, the average person is apt to know only of black onyx, when in…
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Tuesday Shoesday: Van Cleef and Arpels Alhambra! Van Cleef and Arpels Alhambra necklaces and Alhambra bracelets are some of our favorite pieces. We love the candy colored array of the motifs in several of our favorite precious gems. Whenever we buy preowned Alhambra or vintage Van Cleef and Arpels Alhambra, we treasure the little time…
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Turquoise is tickling our fancy as of late, and a showroom full of December’s beautiful birthstone (one of many for that matter) has us feeling inspired. Luckily, turquoise is a favorite color of Giuseppe, Jimmy and Mr. Louboutin as well, so we have plenty of options to pair with these fabulous jewels. From rare Van…
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Jewelry is one of the best ways to show a loved one that you care. Personalized jewelry is an unsurpassed gift that the recipient will truly relish for years to come. December babies have a leg up on the rest of society this winter: Turquoise, one of the recognized December birth stones, is unbelievably fashionable…
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It’s always a great start to the weekend when we add more Van Cleef and Arpels Alhambra to the showcase! This week, we’re shining the spotlight on a classic vintage Alhambra necklace in turquoise and 18kt yellow gold. With 20 clover motifs, this Van Cleef and Arpels Alhambra necklace is a considerable 34″ long. It’s…
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Feature Friday is Fashion Friday and TGIF! We’re featuring one of our favorite pieces from the showroom fashioned two ways for whatever your weekend holds. Today’s featured piece is one of our favorites – the Van Cleef and Arpels Alhambra necklace, also known as the Van Cleef and Arpels clover necklace. The Alhambra collection was…
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What do you get when you cross astrology with high jewelry? Results that can best be described with imaginary adjectives invented by Rachel Zoe. If you follow VCA on Twitter (if not, then you should!) maybe you’ve caught their photos of the zodiac sign pieces they showed at the 26th annual Biennale des Antiquaires. Each…
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If you’re anything like us, you love a good deal – especially when it’s on designer jewelry. We’re proud to carry estate, vintage, antique and preowned designer jewelry like Tiffany & Co., Cartier, and Van Cleef & Arpels – it lets our customers find great deals and own luxury for less. But occasionally, we’ll find…
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The much anticipated Brooke Astor auction at Sotheby’s concluded on Tuesday with our personal favorite lots – the jewelry! The entire auction saw realizations that sometimes tripled the estimate (the most expensive lot, a 19th century painting by John Frederick Lewis, sold for over $1.5 million – it was estimated between $300k -$500k). The Grande…
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