The world is changing every day and new and innovative styles are popping up in the world of jewelry. That being said, there are a few different elements that have made their way into bridal jewelry sets that are innovative and really different. Knowing about the biggest 2015 engagement ring trends can make a…
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You have more than likely seen a 5 carat diamond. They are big … they are beautiful … and sometimes they are the subject of envy. However, these large diamonds have only been available naturally, until today. A Russian lab claims that it has grown a 5.11 carat diamond, which would be the biggest man made…
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We talked last week about how each of the 4 C’s: Cut, Color, Clarity and Carat Weight affect the price of a diamond. All of the characteristics of a diamond also work together towards creating a beautiful diamond. There’s no point to a huge diamond that weighs 10 carats but has a poor cut, ridiculously included…
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Halo engagement rings – yay or nay? If 2014 taught us anything, it’s that halo engagement rings aren’t going anywhere any time soon. This huge trend swept the world of bridal jewelry to create the most popular style of engagement ring Boca Raton has ever seen. Scratch that – it’s not just the Boca engagement…
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There are tons of great fads that come and go and many of them never make it past the runway. That being said, it is still worth a look at some trends that will be making an appearance on the 2015 runways this spring to get a feel for…
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If you’re not shopping for an engagement ring this holiday season, there’s no reason you should avoid the jewelry store. A sparkling gift is a sure favorite, any year, and a diamond bracelet is one of the most perfect, universally pleasing gifts you can buy. Any woman adores a new diamond bracelet, and it’s a…
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Pandora fans have always known the brand to capture the essence of a given theme with delicate, creative and stunning designs. This Winter it’s all about the Milky Way, with items designed around the theme of the night sky. Those crystal clear nights where you can look upwards and see millions of stars, when the…
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Yes, it does feel inappropriate and anticlimactic to discuss anything other than Beyonce. But it is still #MCM here at RLJ, and though Beyonce is basically literally everything, she is not a dude. So we technically can’t include her int he best 2014 VMA Mens fashion, as much as we’d like to. And we can’t include…
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Cartier at the Bienalle The Arts in Paris Bienalle takes place every two years. From its inception in 1962, the object of the event was to, according to the founders, “create an event where the beauty of the objects displayed would rival that of the women who would visit the exhibition.” Though every year —…
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Welcome back, readers! Today, our GIA Graduate Gemologist, Richard Resnik, is sharing his thoughts on the misinformation game some jewelry retailers play. Because we’re both a brick & mortar jewelry store and one of the nation’s largest online jewelry retailers, we’re in a unique position of seeing the pro’s and con’s of each side of…
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There was an epic battle of auction houses this week in Geneva and diamonds were the weapons of choice. Sotheby’s and Christie’s held auctions that garnered world-wide attention one day apart, on May 13th and May 14th respectively. When most think of Sotheby’s they think of England, and for good reason. That is where the fourth longest continuously…
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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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Do you know someone who loves the best of everything, lots of bling and writes incessantly (present company excluded?) If you do, then this unique luxury pen would be the best gift you could ever present to them. The limited-edition pen named Mystery Masterpiece created in cooperation by luxury stationery companies Montblanc and Van Cleef…
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Kabana 14kt Yellow Gold Diamond, Enamel, and Opal Cocktail Ring Brand Kabana Style Diamond, Enamel, and Opal Cocktail Ring Metal 14k Yellow Gold Diamonds Three Single Cut Round Diamonds, approx. 0.05ctw Diamond Color G/H Diamond Clarity VS Gemstone Details Opal, Blue and Turquoise Enamel Accent the Diamonds Size 7.25 (Can be sized) Ring Dimensions Length:…
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Swarovski traces its history back to 1892 when Daniel Swartz (later Daniel Swarovski) patented a specific way to cut glass. This allowed him to produce crystal glass, and the rest as they say is history. Today, Swarovski is known world-wide for their quality crystal products. Most will know them for their beautiful crystal figurines, but…
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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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From the earliest times of recorded history gold has exerted an almost mystical influence over men. The effects of gold fever have built empires and destroyed lives. It has long been a substance that men and women crave and value as something different from all other natural materials. As a result of this attraction, the…
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While some people spend small fortunes to obtain luxury items such as watches and jewelry, there are others who will go even farther to get their hands on these goods, including theft. The Pink Panther gang has committed some of the most daring jewelry heists in the history and demonstrated they will strike nearly anywhere…
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Although precious metal prices have dropped a bit from their high point a couple of years ago, they are still high enough for you to get a good return on your investment if you are looking for a way to raise funds for a vacation or a project. Old jewelry that is sitting in your…
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While it is well known that gold is used to finance empires and that a diamond is a girl’s best friend, but what is the value of all the other treasures hiding stashed inside your grandma’s jewelry box? The precious jewels and stones that don’t glitter like gold or sparkle like diamonds are still worth…
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Last night’s Oscars red carpet was a sight for sore, bored eyes – at least as far as the jewelry was concerned. After what seems like decades of virtually begging stars and stylists to please wear more jewelry – any jewelry! – they at long last ditched the studs in favor if truly red-carpet-worthy jewelry.…
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Individuals who buy or sell diamonds in Boca Raton or the surrounding areas, should know as much as possible about the cut and quality of the diamonds in question. If they have rough cut diamonds and are looking to sell, they must remember that up to 60 percent of the diamond’s total weight can be…
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Argyle Diamonds closed bids Oct. 2, 2013 for their coveted pink & red diamonds shown in Japan. Of the 64 newly cut diamonds, 58 are pink, three red diamonds and three blue diamonds. There are few diamond mines in the world producing red diamonds at this time, but if your love is of the intensity…
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You guys, last night’s Golden Globes have us excited for this awards season. First of all, the caliber of stars nominated is insane – Julia Roberts, Meryl Streep, along with Jennifer Lawrence, Lupita N’Yongo and Amy Adams. And those are just the ladies – Cooper, Fassbender, Clooney, Pitt, LEO,they’ve all got a horse in the…
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You have been having money problems. Sadly, your problems don’t derive from an embarrassment of riches though, and you’re scrambling to get enough money together for a frozen burrito and a 4-pack of toilet paper. You’ve moved through your DVD collection and were very disappointed by what the pawn shop guy offered to take them…
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Diamonds are loved and valued the world over. Taking proper care of your diamonds is the best way of making them last longer. Here are a few tips that any diamond owner in Boca Raton can follow to give your diamonds that extra shine.
History of the 1896 wedding of Estelle Arpels to Alfred Van Cleef They met at the end of the Nineteenth Century, Alfred Van Cleef, a precious stone-cutters’ son, and the young woman, Estelle Arpels, her father a leading precious raw gems merchant. It was Paris, 1895, a marriage between two deep loves, joining together two…
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Tuesday saw a record number of weddings, even if it had not a work day. According to the Los Angeles Times, 3,320 couples tied the knot in contrast to the 371 on the second Tuesday of November last year. That’s because brides, looking for a way to make their wedding stand out from all the…
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When you’ve reached celebrity status, you’ve earned the right to have — and wear — the best of the best. That’s why we all take notice when our favorite celebrities happily announce their pending nuptials… and show us their bling! Here, we’ll show you just a few of the recent celebrity engagement rings we’ve seen;…
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For the last 30 years, Raymond Lee Jewelers has had the privilege of being South Florida’s largest and most trusted estate jeweler. We are honored that our customers choose Raymond Lee as their jeweler when celebrating life’s biggest milestones. And to celebrate our biggest milestone, we thought we’d give back to the communities that grew…
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Have you ever been stumped over selecting a special gift for a special man? Did you ever consider springing for a $5Million dollar diamond and emerald studded watch? Beyonce, celebrity singer, did just that for her husband’s birthday this month, setting all the tongues wagging, some in envy, some in admiration, and some in dismay…
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On September 30, 2013, a rare 12.47 ct blue diamond was discovered in a mine in Lesotho, Africa. Blue diamonds are one of the rarest diamonds in the world. It was found in Gem Diamonds’ Letseng mine. The quality of the stone is not known at this point. At the same time, an 83.9 carat…
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“When you know, you know.” That’s what one source close to Kaley Cuoco said regarding Cuoco’s engagement to tennis star Ryan Sweeting. What a whirlwind of a relationship! After only 3 months of dating, the Big Bang Theory star is making her wedding plans! Couco, 27, said yes to Sweeting, 26, on Wednesday, September 25. “Flying high, I…
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Whenever you watch a red-carpet show that features celebrities showing off million-dollar necklaces, rings, and earrings, do you ever find yourself wondering how craftsmen took a small pile of gold, silver, diamonds, pearls, sapphires, rubies, and emeralds and then turned it into a piece of stunning jewelry? Perhaps it never crossed your mind, but if…
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It is not hard to sell jewelry Boca Raton, as there are a number of jewelry shops, precious metal dealerships and pawn shops that are more than willing to purchase all types of jewelry. Unfortunately, many people do not make as much money from their jewelry sale as they could have. Following are three simple…
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Scarlett Johansson Engaged to Romain Dauriac The blonde bombshell has been promoting her latest film Under the Skin in Venice at the Venice Film Festival for the last week, looking fabulous on every red carpet where she’s spotted. And last night, Scarlett showed up positively glowing in a black, curve hugging Versace dress. Typically at…
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London Fashion Week brings bright new talent in jewelry design together at Rock Vault, the seasonal event sponsored by the International Palladium Board. Rock Vault’s intent is to showcase the work of up-and-coming jewelry designers who share a fresh vision and innovative take on the jewelry design industry. Rock Vault 2013 showcases ten designers who…
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We hope you’ve eaten lunch, because these cakes are pretty mouthwatering. Do we know the flavors? Nope. But we do know they’re just as gorgeous as some of our sparkliest diamonds and just as breathtaking as our gemstone jewelry. Once you have most of the details of your wedding day in place, it’s time to…
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Gold has long since dropped from the historic highs of $1500 per ounce but does that mean that the price of diamonds will be next? With most drops in the price of precious metals, the price of other precious materials does tend to fluctuate a bit. The price of diamonds however, is a rather constant…
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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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This week shows us jewelry and watch auctions at both Christie’s and Bonham’s. At Christie’s we spotted a Chopard Happy Fish watch (plus plenty more familiar looking pre owned watches) along with a gorgeous gold Tank Americaine, which is somewhat hard to come by pre owned (of all the clients who want to sell watches,…
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Asia’s demand for rare colored diamonds has led to an explosion in prices of the gems recently and now that demand is causing one company to take advantage of it. Rio Tinto has announced that it will be putting up for sale its 1.56 carat Argyle Phoenix, a red diamond that is the largest one…
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Typically, men’s wedding bands wouldn’t spring to mind when imagining Eye Candy for guys. But a certain subset of the XY population (hey grooms!) has a vested interest. For many guys, their wedding band is the first piece of real jewelry they’ll own. And for some, it’s the only piece of jewelry they’ll ever wear.…
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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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The inaugural LA Antique Jewelry and Watch Show has finally arrived! We’ve been excited for this new addition to US Antiques Shows’ calendar since the big announcement, and now it’s showtime. Raymond Lee Jewelers’ booth is situated on prime LA real estate, right by the entry! You’ll see our booth 1026 immediately when you walk…
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There’s no shade better than blue sapphire. We prefer it on our hands and in our hands when it comes to this week’s happy hour specials. In a highball we’ve got a blue mojito, courtesy of Martha Stewart weddings. And on our pinky finger we have this fabulous blue sapphire cocktail ring. Three rows of…
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Richters of Palm Beach: Worth Avenue Richters of Palm Beach is an estate jewelry store Located on the luxurious Century Old Themed, Worth Ave. Richters specializes in buying and selling fancy gemstone beaded jewelry, diamond brooches, fancy colored diamonds and more. This company is known for its one of a kind jewels and is a…
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If you are into rare, large blue diamonds you might want to book a flight to London for April 24th. That’s the date for Bonham’s Fine Jewelry Sale, and a 5-carat blue diamond ring by Bulgari is expected to be the star of the show. The Bulgari blue diamond is set in a vintage “Trombino”…
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