When it comes to jewelry there are certain metals that are used more often than others. That being said, there is some rhyme and reason to why metals are used and knowing a bit about these reasons can help you better understand why certain jewelers use what they use. Here are four popular metals and…
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When it comes to cleaning your jewelry, there are certain guidelines to adhere to. Cleaning diamonds is easy, of course, they’re typically pretty hard to mess up. But what about other gems? This chart is the best guide to cleaning gemstones we’ve seen in a while. In most cases, a soft cloth is your best…
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Twisted shank engagement rings emerged as one of the hottest trends of 2015. And, unbelievably, it’s already the end of August – so we’re headed into fall (which we all know flies by faster than any other part of the year in one quick shot from Halloween to NYE!) Which means that 3/4 of the…
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It’s engagement ring rule #1: Keep it shiny! That means taking care of your ring the right way – removing it for chores like the dishes & cleaning with harsh chemicals, removing it for summer fun and taking it off for your skincare routine (creams lotions and potions will fog up your diamond and act like…
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We’ve written before about how to get the engagement perfect engagement ring – geared towards our Raymond Lee Brides – but at the end of the day, it’s typically the groom doing the shopping! Now don’t get us wrong, we’ve seen our fair share of “just browsing” turned into surprise in-store proposals. We’ve also noticed more…
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When it comes to engagement rings, ready to wear might not be the first thing to pop into your mind. Whereas the average fashionista is familiar with couture vs. ready to wear fashion, she might not realize that the same standard applies to bridal jewelry! And while custom engagement rings always take time, designer engagement…
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We’ve shared before the best metals for your engagement ring to make your diamond look the best. This in addition to our engagement ring cheat sheet means that this week is quickly becoming all about helping you choose just the right ring. Of course, as you well know if you read our blog regularly, the most important…
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You’re engaged! He actually (finally?) got down on one knee and presented you with your dream engagement ring. You’ve already called your parents, and your best friends. You probably have even done a cute Facebook engagement announcement. But before you start cake tasting, dress shopping, and saving bouquet ideas to your Pinterest boards, there’s one important…
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Or, when IG really is too good to be true. Like most things on the internet, if something just has an unbelievable price, it’s probably unbelievable – or maybe you’re not getting the whole picture. And when it comes to pictures, especially ours on Instagram and Facebook, sometimes the price tag looks WAY too good to…
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You don’t have to trade in your entire wedding set when you get the itch to upgrade! Whether you love your current setting or the stone has sentimental value (for obvious reasons) upgrading your engagement ring and wedding band doesn’t necessitate saying goodbye to the rock you love. Let’s say you adore your hard-to-find oval…
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If you follow us on social media, you know that we’ve been gearing up for the opening of our brand new store, Diamonds by Raymond Lee. On Friday, August 7th 2015, the Josephson family welcomed Boca Raton Mayor Susan Haynie, along with City Council VIP’s and Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce executives to the groundbreaking…
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As summer wraps up, and back to school season looms large, South Floridians everywhere look forward to one thing: tax free weekend! This back to school tax holiday lets parents and students stock up on everything they’ll need for the new school year (well, in theory. Let’s just hope it lasts you through October.) And…
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When you’re engagement ring shopping, you want to get the best deal possible, right? And you should want to make it as easy as possible too. Well if you want both, you have a new slice of the internet in your corner. The blog Beyond 4 C’s covers the ins and outs of diamond shopping…
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How much does a wedding really cost? Much like diamonds, a variety of factors determine the total cost of a wedding. A Saturday night blowout at your favorite 5 star resort is going to cost more than a lovely Sunday morning brunch in the greenhouse of your favorite botanical gardens. Both of those may cost…
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We have all have some basic ideas about what diamonds are, where they come from, their value, and what they look like. Some may even understand the intricacies of the 4-C’s of color, cut, clarity and carat weight. The reality of diamonds however, may be a bit different than what we understand them to be.…
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