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• Square Halo Engagement Rings Eye Candy

  Square halo engagement rings are taking the bridal world by storm. It’s the perfect combination of the classic round brilliant diamond and the trendy cushion cu... Read more

  Posted on 21 August 2015 LIFESTYLE, SHOPPING

• 5 Reasons NOT to Get a Halo Engagement Ring

  

  Halo engagement rings are, no doubt, the hottest engagement ring trend in recent memory. Brides the world over love their glamorous sparkle, their... Read more

  Posted on 14 August 2015 LIFESTYLE, SHOPPING

• What to Look For in Emerald Cut Engagement Rings

  

  Emerald cut engagement rings are a beautiful sight that are often few and far between. Emerald cut diamonds themselves are rarer “in the wild” than brilliant... Read more

  Posted on 11 August 2015 LIFESTYLE, SHOPPING

• How Much Should I Spend on An Engagement Ring?

  

  Proposing to the love of your life is a once in a lifetime experience. There is no experience quite like the moment when you lay your love on the line for... Read more

  Posted on 03 August 2015 LIFESTYLE, SHOPPING

• Celebrity Jewelry Lines, Are They Worth It?

  

  Celebrities are known for having their fingers in just about everything you could ever imagine. That being said, there are some celebs that should stick to thei... Read more

  Posted on 16 July 2015 LIFESTYLE, SHOPPING

• Why You Shouldn’t Do a First Look

  

  If you had a first look (like I did!) please don’t take offense to this post. Just my $.02 Please enjoy, and remember: this is an opinion piece of a nobody... Read more

  Posted on 13 July 2015 LIFESTYLE, SHOPPING

• 6 Pieces That Look Pricier Than They Are

  

  You don’t have to spend a million bucks to look like a million bucks. If you’re looking for some eye-catching pieces to fill out your collection without taking... Read more

  Posted on 10 July 2015 LIFESTYLE, SHOPPING

• Watch Trends Part II

  

  Taller guys, bigger guys, and the occasional professional athlete shopping for watches still make a beeline for the Big Bangs. Read more

  Posted on 08 July 2015 LIFESTYLE, SHOPPING

• Why Vintage Estate and Pre Owned Watches Are in Hot Demand

  

  Perhaps it’s the allure of antiques with a famous back story that attracts watch and jewelry collectors. Sotheby’s and Christie’s have proven time after time... Read more

  Posted on 07 July 2015 LIFESTYLE, SHOPPING

• Men’s Watches Style Guide

  

  Men’s watches remain a wardrobe staple for the well dressed man, and yes, I do mean actually watches. While the Apple watch has its place, and is a fun tech... Read more

  Posted on 06 July 2015 LIFESTYLE, SHOPPING

• Happy 3rd of July!

  

  It’s 4th of July Weekend! And while every sunny summer Friday in Chicago inexplicably means no work for anyone with a boat, this Friday it seems like everyone i... Read more

  Posted on 03 July 2015 LIFESTYLE, SHOPPING

• How Much Does This Ring Cost?

  

  As you know, I’m the marketing director for Raymond Lee Jewelers. As you should know, RLJ has a fabulous social team that posts new goodies to our social... Read more

  Posted on 02 July 2015 LIFESTYLE, SHOPPING

• Cushion Cut Engagement Rings Eye Candy

  

  The cushion cut diamond evolved from the old mine cut diamond, but is today’s second most popular diamond cut. This gorgeous look combines a square cut (like... Read more

  Posted on 01 July 2015 LIFESTYLE, SHOPPING

• Pearl Colors to Celebrate June’s Birth Stone

  

  On this lovely last day of June, it’s time to pay one last tribute to this month’s birthstone, the pearl. Pearls come in a huge variety of shades, each with... Read more

  Posted on 30 June 2015 LIFESTYLE, SHOPPING

• Gemstones More Valuable Than Diamonds

  

  Did you know that sometimes certain gemstones are more valuable than same quality diamonds?Even in the days of ancient culture around the world, a fine Emerald... Read more

  Posted on 29 June 2015 LIFESTYLE, SHOPPING

• Top 5 Reasons Halo Engagement Rings Rock

  

  If you’re a bride – or a hopefully soon to be bride! – scoping out future engagement ring options, there’s one trend that should be at the top of your radar. Read more

  Posted on 25 June 2015 LIFESTYLE, SHOPPING

• Iconic Rolexes

  

  Rolex is iconic in itself, but there are a few models that any watch lover will instantly recognize – and some most people can place but can’t name. Either... Read more

  Posted on 23 June 2015 LIFESTYLE, SHOPPING

• Buying an Engagement Ring? These 4 Tips Will Save You $4 Grand

  

  Buying an Engagement Ring? These 4 Tips Can Save You $4 GrandWhen you start shopping for an engagement ring, you need to know your basics. Read more

  Posted on 22 June 2015 LIFESTYLE, SHOPPING

• Uneek White Gold and Rose Gold Engagement Rings

  

  White gold and rose gold engagement rings are a hot commodity right now. The two tone look is huge for bridal, and rose gold engagement rings have been on a... Read more

  Posted on 17 June 2015 LIFESTYLE, SHOPPING

• This Groupon Engagement Ring is Too Good to Be True

  

  That’s not a joke. Despite your feelings on getting a Groupon engagement ring, the site can be used to score great deals. But that’s all relative, as vendor... Read more

  Posted on 16 June 2015 LIFESTYLE, SHOPPING