It happens somewhat regularly in our jewelry showrooms. We’ll be chatting with a client at any stage in the jewelry selection process. Doesn’t matter if we’ve just said “Hello, how are you?” or if we’re finalizing payment methods. This client informs us they have a friend – or an uncle, a cousin, a “guy” –…
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Tonight’s the night! The Olympic Opening ceremony for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio is finally upon us. We can’t wait to see the Brazilian flare in full force, along with the parade of athletes from every nation (USA! USA!) We can’t wait to see how many gold medals our teams take home (especially women’s…
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By now, most people in the jewelry industry have heard about – and some even read – The Economist article. Tone-deaf and befuddling-ly obtuse as it may be, it sent a minor ripple of panic throughout the jewelry world. Why aren’t Millennials buying diamonds? Well before everyone goes full Chicken Little, we’d like to counter:…
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What’s the most requested engagement ring style at Diamonds by Raymond Lee lately? Cushion cut engagement rings NO halo, por favor. We wouldn’t call it a halo backlash quite yet – the popular style is still going strong. But there’s something irresistible about the timeless beauty of a solitaire engagement ring. When you combine the…
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When it comes to wedding ring financing options, there are two main paths you can take. The first is financing in-store, through your jeweler. The second is financing online. We’ll discuss the finer points of both wedding ring financing options today, but first make sure you check out: Can you finance a wedding ring? Spoiler…
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Can you finance a wedding ring? Most people don’t think to even ask this question before dismissing the cost of their dream wedding ring or engagement ring. But the short answer is yes. In fact, the vast majority of wedding rings we sell have some kind of financing involved. A wedding ring, to a lesser…
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When it comes to diamonds, two main questions pop into everyone’s mind first. One: “How many carats?” Two: “How much?” But it usually takes some time to get to one of our favorite questions: “What determines a diamond’s price?” As diamond experts, we know (and are happy to tell everyone and anyone who listens) that…
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Emerald cut engagement ring daydreams whisked us away today. With all the excitement surrounding the grand opening of Diamonds by Raymond Lee, our thoughts and attentions have been tunes near exclusively to all our favorite designer engagement rings lately. Can you blame us? But a fabulous emerald cut engagement ring never fails to catch our…
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Last week’s post about engagement ring selfies got us thinking. If guys are too afraid to make a commitment – to an engagement ring, not the woman they love, mind you – how does a bride ever go about getting the rock she wants on her finger? The Telegraph article we quoted insists that the…
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Engagement ring selfies, like selfies themsel…fies, have become a fixture in this brave new world. There’s just no way around it. Don’t post a pic of your gorgeous new ring within 5 minutes after saying yes and you’re labeled a weirdo, right? WRONG. We have to draw the line somewhere, and when The Telegraph announces…
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Today we’re showing off the top 10 engagement ring designs on our Instagram for the last month. Did you know we’re insta-famous? Sometimes, all that fame has a downside, but mostly it’s pretty great. We try not to let it go to our heads. Related: Top 10 Engagement Ring Designs by Henri Daussi What we…
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When you think of a one carat diamond ring, what comes to mind? For many, a classic solitaire in a platinum setting pops into your head first. But your options actually span centuries of different engagement ring design styles. Related: Solitaire vs Halo Engagement Rings Many grooms begin their engagement ring search with the hunt for…
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Shopping for an engagement ring, or just window shopping? Either way, one question crosses your mind first: Solitaire vs Halo? To halo, or not to halo? That’s the question, well before the words “Will You Marry Me” come into play. With halo engagement rings sweeping the bridal world, it’s no surprise that brides-to-be everywhere consider…
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Do you need engagement ring insurance? Yes. Yes you do. But not all policies are created equal. While adding your engagement ring to your homeowner’s insurance is a great, easy option (and certainly better than leaving yourself entirely unprotected) there’s another option: jewelry insurance. Related: You’re Engaged! Now What? What is Engagement Ring Insurance? Like the name implies,…
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Happy Earth Day to all of our readers. We’re celebrating today by admiring some of our gorgeous, eco-friendly recycled diamonds. What’s recycled jewelry? Before you start picturing creative twists on Hefty bags and last year’s Vogues, we’ll stop you. When we say recycled, we mean estate. And when we say estate, we mean – actually,…
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