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Ah, spring! It’s been official – and should remain so until June- but here in gorgeous South Florida, all bets are off by Memorial Day. It’s our own personal start of summer (we have different rules down here; it’s also ok to wear white year round.) But we’re still obsessing over the perfect spring Simon…
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The twisted shank engagement ring is one of our favorite contemporary ring styles – and brides agree! Every one of the fabulous designers that we carry at Diamonds by Raymond Lee makes at least one engagement ring setting with a twisted diamond band. The twisted shank engagement ring (shank = band, by the way!) has…
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May’s birthstone is the lovely, verdant emerald and we’re green with envy for every May baby who gets to rock this beautiful birthstone. Emeralds have been treasured for millennia, dating back to 300 BC when the first emerald were discovered in Egypt. Today, the vast majority of emeralds come from Colombia (we are not aggressive…
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The days of fake watches are behind us – and oh, how we wish that were the end of the sentence. Unfortunately, the new age of knockoffs has ushered in an era of Super Fake watches. Super Fake watches are stronger, better, faster counterfeits, often using parts of real luxury watches all cobbled together. Here’s…
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Mother’s Day is THIS Sunday! That’s right, the clock is counting down for you to find the perfect gift – and nothing fits the bill like jewelry. If you’re shopping at the last minute in a panic, jewelry is a universal pleaser. She’ll be touched that and honored that you chose such a special gift…
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Halo or not engagement ring? Clearly, the answer depends on your personal preference, and that’s why we’ll never really have an answer to this raging debate. BUT! There are some practical considerations to make while you ponder the halo or no question. Halo Engagement Rings… There’s no way around it, a halo makes your center…
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Diamond Patek Philippe watches are the epitome of luxury. We love the elegant, timeless design and the beauty and masterful design of Patek. As “they” say – you don’t actually own a Patek Philippe, you just take care of it for the next generation. These watches are built to last several lifetimes! Patek Philippe the…
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Verragio vs Tacori…how do we compare the two? These lines are two of our premium designers carried at Diamonds by Raymond Lee. They’re also at the top of our lines, with unparalleled detail, glamour, and quality. But, they’re two entirely different designers, two very different aesthetics, and therefore appeal to very different brides. But, because…
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Have you picked out your Mother’s Day gifts yet? Whether you’re shopping for Mom, or making your own wish list, we can’t recommend enough our stunning Mother’s Day gifts from Tacori. That’s right! One of our favorite bridal designers also creates gorgeous, California-style fine jewelry handmade in the Golden State. Each collection – which you…
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What is the most expensive cut for a diamond? Would we surprise you by answering that it’s NOT a rare, antique, or proprietary cut? Instead, it’s actually the most popular diamond cut found around the world: the round brilliant! But why is the round brilliant the most expensive diamond cut? Its popularity certainly has a…
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What exactly are Raymond Lee diamonds? If you’re reading this you already know what Raymond Lee Jewelers is, and likely all about Diamonds by Raymond Lee. If not, that’s our sister store, our exclusive bridal jewelry boutique that caters to the next generation of luxury jewelry lovers. But back to the diamonds. Raymond Lee diamonds…
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Ah, the $ 10000 engagement ring. $10,000 is an investment that will get you a gorgeous ring – trust us. It’s well over the national average spend for first time engagement ring buyers, and we have an enormous selection of engagement rings under $10,000. This budget is one we see time and again – people…
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How much does something like this cost? It’s a question we get often, and it’s a frequent companion to the question we covered last week – how much is a 1 carat diamond? And, much like last week’s question, this week’s has a…flexible answer. It’s hard to answer “how much does something like this cost”…
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Verragio rings are perfect any time of year, but we just love them for spring. We can’t get enough of the delicate touches on our Verragio settings, like tiny buds about to burst into bloom. The lovely splashes of rose gold that peek out from so many Verragio rings’ profiles remind us of pale pink…
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So, about how much is a 1 carat diamond? It’s a question we get all the time. Daily, if we include its cousins “How much is this ring with a diamond instead of a CZ” or just straight up “How much would something like this cost?” Unfortunately, we can’t tell you how much a one carat…
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