The sight of radiant-cut diamonds is nothing short of spectacular. These radiant-cut engagement rings offer you those extra sparkles with a blend of luxurious elements. However, how did they come to be? How is this a rare opportunity to create a remake of a classic component of the jewelry world? In brief, this is a…
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The sight of radiant-cut diamonds is nothing short of spectacular. These radiant-cut engagement rings offer you those extra sparkles with a blend of luxurious elements. However, how did they come to be? How is this a rare opportunity to create a remake of a classic component of the jewelry world? In brief, this is a…
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Something as elegant and stylish as a rectangular-cut diamond ring with a hidden halo makes a natural choice for an engagement ring. And since it is a classic style, it works with a ton of different kinds of fashions and can even evolve with someone’s look over time. We know that choosing the right engagement…
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Distinguished by its excellent light performance, a solitaire’s sparkle and fire is a close rival to every other diamond setting. Hence, these solitaire rings present a great choice for engagement rings and other jewelry usages. But, how significant can the cut and shape be when it comes to solitaires sparkle? How do radiant-cut solitaire rings…
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One thing about your favorite celebrities and celebrity couples generally is the grace they carry when you see them. Little wonder it is so easy to adore everything about these celebrity couples. We all love their red carpet appearances, relationship gossips, lovely wedding dresses, and, of course, celebrity engagement rings. Meanwhile, trust us when we…
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A lot of people will argue that diamonds are not a good investment. While that may be true for the vast majority of diamonds out there, if you know what to look for in diamond investments and you choose investment grade diamonds (colorless and fancy yellow), they can surely be a smart and very profitable…
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Wondering what a $20,000 engagement ring looks like? Maybe a $50k engagement ring? What about a $100k? We put together a list of engagement rings with prices ranging from 20k all the way to 100k, and then beyond for the next level ballers out there. These expensive engagement rings are exquisitely and tastefully designed treasures…
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Presenting an Audemars Piguet 26400 Royal Oak Offshore 44mm Stainless Steel Ceramic Bezel Watch Review AND a striking AP watch and diamond ring combo. It’s time to be inspired! The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore is a legend in the watch game. From purists to contemporary lovers, the Royal Oak Offshore can do no wrong.…
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Here at Raymond Lee Jewelers, we spend our days assisting our customers in selecting the perfect engagement ring to help symbolize their love for one another. We custom design pieces that capture each individual’s unique style. No matter what type of piece you’re looking for, whether it be nontraditional or traditional style, we have the…
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At Diamonds by Raymond lee, we’re bringing more to you than just the very best in designer engagement and wedding rings. Yes, we are authorized retailers for the best of the best – including Tacori, Verragio, Simon G. and more. Yes, we’ve got a ridiculously awesome (and huge) showroom full of more stackable wedding rings…
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We love diamonds, have we ever mentioned that? We love our large diamonds, our important diamonds, our GIA diamonds, our antique diamonds and vintage diamonds. We especially love fancy colored diamonds. When we buy fancy colored diamonds at a show, or people sell fancy colored diamonds in our Boca showroom, it’s always exciting. When it…
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We love diamonds, have we ever mentioned that? We love our large diamonds, our important diamonds, our GIA diamonds, our antique diamonds and vintage diamonds. We especially love fancy colored diamonds. When we buy fancy colored diamonds at a show, or people sell fancy colored diamonds in our Boca showroom, it’s always exciting. And the…
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As 2014 (quickly!) comes to an end, we’ve got our sights set eagerly on 2015. But we also don’t want to neglect these last, magical weeks of the year. So we do want to wrap up our 2014 with some reflection, review, and plenty of sparkle. And normally we reserve all of our “best of”…
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We’ve been getting endless questions about our fabulous new Verragio engagement rings! And we’re so thrilled – apparently Boca Raton needed Verragio more than they or we ever knew. So we’ve been showing off some of our most fabulous Verragio creations on Facebook. Exhibit A: A gorgeous 3 carat radiant cut remounted with Verragio setting…
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If you’re planning on popping the question in the near future, then buying an engagement ring is probably up there on your “to-do” list. These days, there are so many different styles of engagement rings that it can be overwhelming to choose one for your partner. To help you get started, however, take a look…
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Sometimes we just get a craving for larger than average diamonds. That’s not to say that some of our favorite rings of all time have been under 2 carats – quite the contrary, and many of our Facebook fans agree! However, when we get in a big batch of big diamonds, it’s hard not to…
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Some people mine for diamonds their entire lives in hopes of coming across that special gem. While some of them make more than a few diamond discoveries, rarely is there anyone who mines a 29.6-carat blue diamond worth tens of millions of dollars. Buts that’s exactly what happened in South Africa. London-listed Petra Diamonds discovered…
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True Story: Radiant cut diamonds rank pretty high on our list of fancy shaped diamonds. They sparkle with the fire of a brilliant cut, but their elongated shape makes them appear larger than the typical round brilliant. Radiant cuts also offer a fantastic alternative to the slightly pricier (and often smaller looking) princess cut diamonds.…
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We love nail art. We love engagement rings. We love the pairing of nail art and engagement rings. So it’s high time for a follow up on our favorite game of mix and match. When engagement rings are so perfectly tailored to one’s personality, it only makes sense that your wedding day manicure would be…
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If it seems like this year’s celebrity engagement rings have paled in comparison to last year’s, it’s because they have. 2012 was the year that gave us Jennifer Aniston‘s ring, Angelina Jolie’s, Kelly Clarkson’s radiant cut fancy yellow (which she lost and thankfully found this week). We saw Blake Lively’s rose gold and oval engagement…
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This week it’s time to show our emerald cut engagement ring selection some love. Trust us, we’ve been ooh-ing and ahh-ing over all of the new round brilliant engagement rings we’ve been adding to the showroom lately. But for every three new round brilliant diamonds that join our bridal case, we add a beautiful fancy…
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Yesterday, we told you how Kim Kardashian’s divorce proceedings are stalled. The sticking point? She doesn’t want to give her 20.5 carat diamond engagement ring back to estranged husband Kris Humphries.While Kim might fashion herself as a modern day Liz Taylor, intent on saving all her suitors’ gifted baubles to a collection, she’s actually in…
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When you choose an engagement ring, there are so many things to consider, such as whether you prefer a radiant or oval cut for your diamond. All this can make choosing the right engagement ring seem like a really daunting task, but it certainly doesn’t have to be. There are a few things you need…
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When looking at what eternity diamond band to get personal taste comes first. The range of diamond bands available is plentiful and in the end the decision will be all yours. Whether your budget, preference for a specific cut, or desire for an inspiring design drive your decision like much else it comes down to…
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Each time there is a royal wedding the media goes beyond itself to cover each and every detail. From the moment an engagement is announced there is fanfare about what the ring is like, what the dress will be and endless other details. While not everyone pores over these articles and discusses each possibility, who…
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What to expect in jewelry from $100 dollars to $100,000 dollars Raymond Lee Jewelers and Diamonds by Raymond Lee are the premier jewelry stores in southern Florida. Located in Boca Raton, they offer the most extensive inventory of diamond jewelry in the area that appeals to every budget and every demographic. The warmth and graciousness…
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We love fancy shape diamond engagement rings! What are fancy shape diamonds? Anything that isn’t a round diamond! Everything from emerald cuts to heart shaped diamonds are considered a specialty fancy shape, and each has its own magnificent properties. Today, we want to highlight our favorite fancy shape diamond engagement rings – one from each…
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It’s #FancyFriday and that means we’re upping the ante. Today, the spotlight is on (appropriately) our favorite fancy yellow pieces. Both Raymond Lee Jewelers and Diamonds by Raymond Lee specialize in premium diamonds, and fancy yellows are no exception. We take great pride in sourcing the best fancy yellows, the biggest fancy yellows, and the…
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Spotlight On: The Invisible Setting Yesterday, as we showed off some of our favorite Art Deco inspired engagement rings, a common feature among them was invisibly set stones. This style of setting was pioneered and perfected by Van Cleef & Arpels before they patented it in 1933. Today, we see the invisible setting spread through…
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The article I am writing is strictly my opinion “Lee Josephson” partner in Raymond Lee Jewelers. I find that local brick and mortar jewelry retailers and even large online e-tailers are very removed from what is actually occurring behind the scenes in the diamond world. People are not going to stop getting engaged (at least…
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When was the last time you had Robin Leech’s voice in your head? The answer is always, unequivocally “too long.” We’re here to help you out, by checking out the lifestyles of the rich & famous – or at least their favorite toys and trinkets. The title Most Expensive gives any object – from cheeseburgers…
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Lulo Diamond Concession in Angola is housing some major bling! In 2012 a 131.4 carat diamond was unearthed and Lucapa Diamond Company has recently found a 95.45 ct. stone. To put this in perspective: the size of the large diamond on the average engagement ring is 1.19 ct. according to Glamour. That means that this…
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Whether you have been in a relationship for thirty days or thirty years, it is a good possibility that you have received a few pieces of jewelry as gifts throughout the relationship. If you were engaged or married, you most likely also have an engagement ring and/or a wedding ring as well as necklaces, bracelets…
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Imagine pit mining diamonds among the bare mountains of the southernmost tip of Africa. A hot sun blazes overhead in a blue, cloudless sky. The mine is surrounded by heavy machinery and hydraulic pumps. Miners sift through the ore and rubble of a volcanic blast that happened over 100 million years ago. Among the rubble…
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