Choosing the perfect engagement ring requires more than just pricing and looks – the cut, design and stone is also important considerations. We at Raymond Lee Jewelers aim to satisfy and please all our customers. We will work with you until you get the results you want. Finding the right stone When you have found…
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Today we celebrate a momentous occasion, the birthday of one Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge. The brunette beauty ran away with our hearts (and Prince William’s) so many years ago, and cemented her stature in the jewelry hall of fame when she said “Yes!” to Will’s proposal and his late mother, Diana’s engagement ring. It was…
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We’re back today with another installment of engagement rings we’ve hand picked to suit your budget! If you’re looking to spend $6,000 on an engagement ring, you have a world of options. We’ve gone through some of our ready to wear rings, along with semi-mountings from our Uneek and Verragio lines. We’ve kept the semi-mountings…
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Shopping for an engagement ring this holiday season? We’ve got you covered. We know it can be frustrating to shop online, especially, where you’re bombarded by pictures of 5 carat stunners that cost more than some people make in a year. But gorgeous engagement rings for every budget are out there. And we’re highlighting some of…
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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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It is officially engagement season. During this time of year – the holiday season between Thanksgiving and Valentine’s Day – more couples get engaged than during any other time throughout the entire year. The gathering of families, holiday magic, and a romantic snowfall or two never hurt the odds of a proposal. Another benefit to…
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If you’ve started engagement ring shopping, or “engagement ring browsing”, its precursor, then you know your options are basically infinite. No longer are your choices relegated to yellow gold or white gold for your solitaire. Now, you can have any configuration you’d like, including aforementioned solitaire. And it doesn’t even have to be a diamond.…
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Do you have your heart set on an antique engagement ring, but there isn’t a family heirloom that will be passed down to you? Fortunately, you can find a selection of antique engagement rings to choose from at a local jewelry shop, such as Raymond Lee Jewelers. Before you set out to buy an antique…
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When it comes to buying an engagement ring, there are plenty of helpful guides for how to buy a diamond. We’ve written extensively about the right way to go about things. But what about the wrong way? Here are our Top 10 Don’ts for buying an engagement ring. 1. Don’t expect to pay pennies on…
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It seems like just yesterday we were announcing our first designer engagement ring line, Verragio. But now that we’ve been enjoying these sparklers for several months, we figured that our designer engagement ring case might be looking a little sparse. We’re the first to admit you can never have too much bling! So we started…
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We keep growing our fabulous collection of Verragio engagement rings, and if our social media fans & followers across Facebook, Tumblr and Pinterest have anything to say about it, it’s “YES!” Consensus: you guys love Verragio and most of you would adore a Verragio proposal! So, because it’s Friday and we’re in a TGIF kind…
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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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Wedding season is in full swing, and with it, #hintingseason. That’s right, there’s a finite number of bouquets you can catch before you start browsing through the engagement ring section on our site. And while pinning plenty of diamond rings you love is a surefire way to get started, is it the best way to get…
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5.62ct Fancy Light Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Style 5.62ct Fancy Light Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Main Diamond Cushion Cut Carat Weight 5.62ct Diamond Color Fancy Light Yellow Clarity SI2 Additional Diamonds Approximately 2ctw of Round Brilliant and Emerald Cut Diamonds. Mounting Details 18k White & 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Halo Setting…
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10.67ct Cushion Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring Style 18k White Gold 10.67 ct Cushion Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring Main Diamond Cushion Cut Carat Weight 10.67ct Diamond Color Fancy Yellow Clarity I2-I3 Additional Diamonds Approximately 2.51ctw of white round brilliant diamonds Mounting Details 18k White & 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Halo Setting with…
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Time for another guest post from our talented & knowledgable in house GIA Graduate Gemologist! Richard Resnik is back with a detailed break down of our newest designer line, Verragio. And listen up gents – a bespoke, or custom, engagement ring requires a little forethought. Allow Richard to tell you why. bespoke adjective \bi-ˈspōk, bē-\ : made to…
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When it comes to engagement rings, many women know exactly what they want. They can confidently tell you why they prefer pear shapes, why they’d like gold instead of platinum, and visions of shared prong micropave dance in their heads. So often these engagement ring admirers fill Pin Boards upon Pin Boards up with their…
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This giveaway is now closed, but please stay tuned for future giveaways! We’re giving away a gorgeous 18kt white gold round brilliant diamond halo engagement ring! That’s right, in honor of reaching a huge, 100,000 fan milestone on our Facebook page, we’re giving away a FREE diamond ring. All you have to do is use…
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That’s right, readers. Raymond Lee Jewelers is now proud to be a premiere authorized boutique for Verragio engagement rings in Boca Raton! While we’ll still carry a variety of antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings, custom engagement rings, and estate designer engagement rings, we’re proud to now offer the practically endless options of the Verragio line.…
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What does a 2 carat engagement ring look like? Well, that depends. Carat only measures a diamond’s weight – you need to factor in color, cut, clarity, and the diamond’s shape to answer that question. That’s before we even dip a toe into the ocean of different engagement ring settings. However curious minds do wonder,…
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Colored diamonds are found in nature and also created in the laboratory. The GIA (better known as the Gemological Institute of America) states that one out of every 10,000 diamonds is colored naturally. There are 27 hues that appear naturally in diamonds, according to the GIA. Pressure and varying degrees of radiation can impact the…
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April Fool’s has come and gone, so you’d better believe that headline. George Clooney is officially engaged (and not to a cocktail waitress.) The Cloons’ intended is a far cry from his previous paramours, Amal Alamuddin is an internationally respected attorney. She specializes in international law, human rights, extradition and criminal law for the firm Doughty…
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Platinum 1.43ct Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Style Platinum 1.43ct Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Main Diamond Old European Cut Diamond Carat Weight 1.43ct Diamond Color G Diamond Clarity VS1 Accent Diamonds Approximately 0.24ctw of Round Cut Diamonds Mounting Platinum (950) Bezel Halo Set Micro-Pave Diamond Setting Mounting Size Size 6.5 (Can be…
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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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How do we love split shank engagement rings? Let us count the ways. The split shank is a fantastic way to support an especially large stone or setting – so point 1: you’re working with a bigger ring. It’s also perfect for ladies who prefer symmetry not just horizontally but vertically. Split shank rings are…
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4.02ct Oval Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring Style 18k White Gold 4.02ct Oval Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring Main Diamond 4.02ct Oval Cut Diamond Diamond Carat Weight Approximately 5.51ctw of Diamonds Diamond Color Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Clarity SI2 in Clarity Mounting Details 18k White Gold/Yellow Gold 1.49ctw Pave Set Diamond Halo Setting…
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Heirloom jewelry, including diamonds, that are part of an estate can be a joy as well as a nightmare unless someone can be found to help sort out all of the legalities and the value of the pieces involved. Heirs to an estate may find themselves in a predicament, depending on the number of pieces…
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If you’ve always thought engagement rings were “sacred” items, only to be purchased new, you may want to think again. In today’s society, the idea of buying a pre-owned engagement ring is becoming more acceptable all the time. Family heirlooms offer a perfect example of how couples can “re-use” an engagement ring with pride. It’s…
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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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What a way to kick off the weekend – with some fabulous celebrity engagement ring eye candy! Matthew Morrison, star of Glee, proposed to girlfriend Renee Puente, and their engagement was announced last night in a perfectly musical way. The couple, who have been dating since 2011, attended the White Tie and Tiara Ball in…
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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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There’s no diamond shape more classic than the round brilliant engagement ring. That’s why we just love to take this traditional shape and shake up the 6 prong solitaire with unique and vintage style engagement ring settings. This week’s eye candy brings you some of our most beautiful diamonds set in white gold and platinum,…
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If the spring-cleaning bug is starting to creep into your thoughts, you know you have a lot of work cut out for you. And while there are an inexhaustible selection of useful articles on how to organize your life, house and family, there isn’t a lot of information about cleaning up the jewelry that clutters…
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We love Art Deco style. We love rubies. So when we combined the two to create vintage inspired Art Deco ruby ring designs set in platinum, we knew we’d created some great unique engagement rings. We paired the ruby accents (some might call them halos) with some of our favorite marquise stones. Some are light…
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February is upon us! And it’s one of our most favorite times of the year – we’re busy exhibiting at some of the nation’s top antique jewelry shows, the showroom is abuzz with customers shopping for trinkets for their Valentines, and Cupid has us working overtime. This special time of year brings eager, savvy gents…
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Cute Wedding Nail Ideas to Match your Engagement Ring We know our brides are already rocking some major hand accessories in the form of a sparkly new engagement ring from Boca Raton’s most fabulous jeweler. But with scores of brand new brides-to-be ready to show off that rock, the need for great manicure ideas has…
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This sapphire and diamond ring is one of our new favorites. Lately, we’ve been snapping up blue sapphires left and right and mounting them in fabulous master craftsman settings with diamonds. These estate sapphire pieces were breathtaking before, but now we can’t get them out of our heads! In fact, we’re daydreaming about which of…
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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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Not every man has the hindsight to purchase an engagement ring with a matching wedding band. Don’t fret, ladies and gents, as there are plenty of options for wedding bands that will match and compliment your engagement ring and completely impress everyone who takes a glance at the set! This 14k Yellow gold and…
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This holiday season may be the right time for you to push that engagement ring to the top of your gift list. Since the holidays are quickly approaching, it’s best to start your search at a local, trusted jeweler with a full inventory of new and pre-owned engagement rings available for purchase in store and…
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We love a good infographic, and naturally we love a great engagement ring. This great engagement ring infographic by Simply Bridal shows important facts about diamond engagement rings, a fun graph of the various hardness levels for popular engagement ring stones, as well as a few variations on setting types. Remember that education should always…
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It’s always a fun day to peer into the lives of celebrities—especially during their happiest or most embarrassing moments. Brad Pitt’s current and past ladies, Angelina Jolie and Jennifer Aniston, respectively, are both sporting new rocks marking the upcoming happiest-days-of-their-lives. When Brad Pitt initially proposed to Jen back in 1999, he presented her with a…
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We’re satisfying our afternoon craving for engagement ring eye candy with some marvelous split shank engagement rings! The split shank setting is a gorgeous way to mount a diamond, and can skew modern or completely vintage, depending on the color of the metal, the shape of your center stone, and how elaborate the setting is.…
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Nail art is one of the biggest trends sweeping the beauty world. On Pinterest & Tumblr, there are entire accounts dedicated to nail art inspiration and decorated digits. We think nail art is a fun way to express your creativity – especially when paired with any of our gorgeous vintage rings, estate rings or antique…
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If you own valuable jewelry you should always have it insured. It is generally inexpensive and it will give you peace of mind when you are protected against theft and fire. Many people insure their homes, cars, other properties but they seem to forget to insure their jewelry, or they may think it is to…
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Thinking about buying that engagement ring but not sure what to get? While some soon to be engaged partners look at rings together, others prefer a little mystery and surprise. Yet, you want the ring to be special and to fit your partner’s tastes. So were to begin? We think that the engagement ring trends…
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Yesterday, our Diamond of the Day was a special edition. Our Vice President’s wife decided to customize her beautiful emerald cut diamond with a frame of round emeralds set around it. We love the combination of emerald cut diamonds and emeralds (of all shapes), so today’s engagement ring eye candy is allll about emeralds. We’re…
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The world waited with baited breath on Sunday night for the answer to one all important question: Who would Emily choose? If you were one of the breathless anticipators, we hope you are very pleased with Emily, the Bachelorette, Maynard’s choice of one F Jef. Everyone else, please partake in some sparkles with us.…
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