Happy Earth Day 2013 everyone! Each year, we take a day to appreciate the beautiful planet we’re blessed with (and seriously, it doesn’t get much more idyllic than the little slice of paradise our Boca Raton jewelry store sits upon!) We’d like to take today to remind our clients, fans, friends and fellow jewel-lovers that…
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Diamonds aren’t just a girl’s best friend anymore. These majestic gems are turning all the boys’ heads, too, especially the pear-shaped ones. Sotheby’s, famous for its record breaking auctions of jewelry, loose stones and oversized gems, has just destroyed another record at their latest sale. Here, for your guilty pleasure indulgence, are all the juicy…
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It’s usually Africa that gets all the attention for sparkling, oversized diamonds, but India is no slouch on the scene, either. Some of the most famous and beautiful diamonds have come from the Golconda mines, which are located in Southern India. In fact, one of the most famous pink diamonds in history is from Golconda,…
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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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Chrysoprase is a green gemstone that is popular for use in jewelry. This fascinating green gem is form of rare quartz. It can be found in varying shades of green, from an apple green to a very dark almost emerald green. It contains traces of nickel, which is what creates its green hue. It has…
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Our Boca Raton store’s wedding band selection is among the best of the best. From 12 carat eternity bands to antique wedding bands to discounted signed jewels (like Tiffany wedding bands for less!) Today we’re highlighting a few of our favorite wedding bands that truly stand out in our showcases. When you need to buy…
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18K White Gold Ruby Ring Style White Gold Ruby Ring Carat Weight 0.60ctw Gemstone 6 Rubies Mounting Details 18K White Gold Mounting Size Size 5.5 (Can be Sized) Total Weight 2.7dwt (4.2g) Additional Details Also Available with Emeralds, Sapphires, (Diamond ring is NO LONGER AVAILABLE). Ring can be stacked with others or worn individually. Comes…
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No other brand name in the world of fine jewelry can surpass Cartier. The Paris-based jewelry designer, manufacturer and distributor of luxury watches and jewelry has been “the jeweler of kings and the king of jewelers” since 1847. The brand’s latest collection is 41 pieces of authentic jewelry and watch-making pieces that create a metamorphosis…
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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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Bayco is a new name in the jewelry industry, but brings along old generational values. Amir Hadjibay began his dream of acquiring jewelry through trading woven Persian rugs, in exchange for beautiful gemstones. Years later Amir relocated to Italy began to build a portfolio, by using his experience and contacts in the jewelry industry. After…
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We’re heading to the emerald isle for inspiration today. And by that we mean the emerald case of our Boca Raton jewelry store. This gorgeous 5 carat emerald and diamond cocktail ring will bring the luck of the Irish this weekend regardless of how you’re celebrating. A raucous parade of Guinness calls for this casual…
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It was discovered in the 1980s, found in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It was not a distinguished discovery as it was found in a pile of kimberlite. A poor little girl had come across it and at first it looked to be a mass of unpolished stone (890 carats, to be precise). Initially it…
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It was 2005. Terrence Howard was nominated for an Oscar for his role in Hustle & Flow. From there he increased he stature when he played War Machine in Iron Man. Everything was looking good for the handsome star with the laser green eyes. Then it seems things got a bit dicey. Okay, things got…
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Néih Hóu from Hong Kong! Jeff & Lee are currently overseas in Hong Kong sharing our gorgeous jewels with the fabulous attendees of the Hong Kong International Jewelry Show. Several times a year, Jeff Josephson and Lee Josephson take the worldwide trip from our Boca Raton jewelry store to the stunningly huge Hong Kong Convention…
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It’s no secret we’re all about luxury for less. Where else can you get authentic Cartier Love bangles on sale? Where else can you find the largest selection of pre owned luxury watches? Where else will you find names like Tiffany & Co., Bvlgari and Van Cleef and Arpels? And where else will you find…
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Every year, celebrities splash out on designer dresses and top-of-the-line accessories for the annual Academy Awards, but some of the most stunning pieces you’ll see traipsing down the red carpet aren’t fashioned from fabric, but diamonds and semi-precious gems. Through the 85 years of the Oscars presentation, movie stars have displayed some of the most…
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The awards show we’ve all been waiting for will finally arrive on Sunday! We’re ready to live tweet the red carpet, along with our fellow eagle-eyed celebrity jewelry spotters. A few predictions are practically a given: Ryan won’t ask who the jewelry designers are, there will be plenty of nude gowns, lots of mermaid silhouettes,…
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Few celebrities were as iconic and effortlessly elegant as Elizabeth Taylor. Her beauty was world-famous, as was her taste in jewelry, which she often received from her equally famous beaux. Though she passed away just a few short years ago, her legacy prevails, especially when it comes to her collection of stunning gems. You can…
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Is there anything that declares TGIF more loudly than 25 carats of gleaming diamonds? We think no. This ridiculous-in-the-best-way Riviere style diamond tennis necklace boasts 15 and a half inches of round brilliant diamonds, all G/H in Color and VS/SI in Clarity. Set in white gold, the necklace couldn’t resist an added dose of sparkle,…
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Tomorrow is FEBRUARY 14TH! The big day! In case you missed our gift guides and you’re scrambling last minute, have no fear. Jewelry makes the ultimate last minute, but still thoughtful gift that she’ll treasure forever (seriously, so much better than chocolate. Unless you’re doing a combination o the two, in which case we applaud…
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Readers, this awards season may go down in history as the most boring ever. From a snoozefest at the SAG Awards, to the relative lack of bling at the Golden Globes, the celebs on the red carper just aren’t scratching our itch for major jewelry. Where are the diamonds (and no, we don’t mean studs)?…
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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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This week’s happy hour features two true blues: a gorgeous blue sapphire cocktail ring and the signature blueberry cocktails served at this wedding. The icy blue drink mirrors the cornflower blue of this sapphire and diamond vintage cocktail ring. With a large light blue cushion cut sapphire cementing the swirl of this ring, the different…
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Best Golden Globes Jewelry Last night kicked off 2013 Award Season! We had a blast Live Tweeting the red carpet arrivals with the rest of the jewelry industry. It also provided us plenty of handy notes to remember precisely whose looks we loved and whose we would leave. We also saw plenty of trends emerging…
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Pantone announced the Color of the Year 2013 not too long ago, and ever since we’ve been seeing green. Emerald, the 2013 color of the year, is refreshing, rich, sharp and clear. It energizes us, lends serenity, and has us drooling (more than usual) over the emerald case in our Boca Raton showroom. And today’s…
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Ruby and Diamond Ring Boca Raton Style Vintage Ruby and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring Material 18K Yellow Gold Gemstones Emerald Cut Rubies(5 Rubies weighing approximately 0.50ctw) and Diamonds Gemstone Details Diamonds are 1ctw, VS in Clarity and G/H in Color Total Weight 3.5dwt(5.4g) Size Size 6.75 (can be sized) Box This item comes complete…
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Mixing various tones of precious metals is a trend that’s been in the works for some time now. Mixing colored gemstones, while not as popular, is a great way to let your creativity shine through your wardrobe. Mixing gemstones creates a fun, fashionable, and eye-catching accessory! To dress up bland outfits or accentuate a color…
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In July of 2012, Versace launched a high-end “works of art” jewelry line, featuring pieces dripping with gems, encased in flourishes of luscious precious metals. Truly luxurious, the line is certainly in step with the design house’s sensibilities, and jewelry and fashion lovers alike have flocked to the line, thanks in no small part to…
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The House of Mauboussin reflects Old World elegance and fine craftsmanship in jewelry and luxury timepieces. The French brand was founded in 1825 by a talented artisan jeweler known as M. Rocher. The jewelry line grew and went on to receive award-winning recognition. Mouboussin jewelry gained much popularity in the Art Deco movement of the…
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Today’s fancy footwear picks are cute as a button, and so are the button earrings we’ve plucked from our showcases to pair with them. The holidays are the ideal time to bust out gumdrop inspired button earrings – they look sweetly sophisticated with lovely holiday updos, and add the perfect amount of flash to your…
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Today’s Tuesday Shoesday is dedicated to J. Crew shoes! J. Crew has been bringing their fashion a-game for the last few years, each new collection topping their last. And for our holiday gift guides, we spend plenty of time perusing the new goods on their website. And today we couldn’t help ogling all the verdant…
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Rare Burmese rubies, highlighted by a beautiful “Pigeon’s Blood” necklace are being highly anticipated in Christie’s upcoming Hong Kong Magnificent Jewels auction on November 27. Diamond, emerald, and sapphire jewelry will also be available at the auction, which has a pre-sale estimate of $70 million for the jewelry to be sold. Photo courtesy of Christie’s…
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We’re going green for this week’s happy hour – how could we not once we laid eyes on this massive emerald ring? Nothing starts a party like a 7ct + emerald, we always say. And when it’s a simple solitaire rock on a delicate while gold and diamond pave band, you really can’t go wrong.…
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Today’s afternoon craving for engagement ring eye candy has us indulging in one of our favorites – vintage engagement rings! While this week’s goodies only include one truly vintage ring (a beautiful platinum & 1.5 carat diamond stunner), the vintage feel continues with our vintage style settings. Vintage inspired engagement ring settings have taken off…
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Yesterday we gave our rundown of the Best Emmy Jewelry and Sunday we live tweeted the red carpet – both gave us plenty of time to process, dissect and analyze the Emmy Jewelry we saw and pinpoint a few trends. Red Carpet season launches so many of the next year’s trends (both in fashion and…
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Last night we joined in with the rest of the jewelry industry to live tweet the Emmy’s red carpet expecting an abundance of fabulous jewels. Well, it wasn’t the Oscars, and with nary a necklace in sight, the stars stuck to a major theme: statement earrings. We also saw our fair share of fabulous statement…
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Welcome to Raymond Lee Jewelers’ online store! Feel free to browse our extensive inventory. We sell a wide assortment of luxury watches, engagement rings, designer jewelry, and much more. We carry many popular brands as well as beautiful estate jewelry. If you would prefer to view our inventory in person, visit us at: 22191…
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The internet abounds with great ideas and information. It’s also full of ridiculous, impractical and downright dangerous advice (just visit Yahoo answers to get the gist). The full spectrum of crowd-sourced info quality applies to virtually any topic – there will be good advice and terrible advice. Once such subject is how to clean diamond…
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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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One of Alexandrite’s most stunning properties is its ability to change color depending on viewing angle and light source. This gem, a form of chrysoberyl, can exhibit hues that range from emerald green to ruby red, and everywhere in between. This particular trio of Alexandrite is mounted in a white gold dome for a completely…
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Peridot is the gorgeous green birthstone for the month of August. Being a gemstone variety of Olivine, this “evening emerald” is associated with the values of fame, dignity, protection and success. Ancient astronomers referred to Peridot as Chrysolite, a more scientific name. Other birthstones associated with the month of August include Onyx, Rubies, Jade, Diamonds,…
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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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Famed luxury brand Dolce & Gabbana was geared up for their next project and newest release within the jewelry world: Men’s watches. After the successful release of their jewelry collection last year, the Italian designers decided to produce a lush, Swiss-made collection to be embellished in diamonds, rubies, emeralds and sapphires—and split into three styles.…
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Bvlgari is one of the top brands in jewelry. When you’re looking for something stunning that is worthy of the red carpet, it’s easy to find what you’re looking for from this company. They have provided necklaces, earrings, bracelets, rings and timepieces to a number of celebrities for many, many years. The company has been…
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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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So, you’ve finally decided to take the next step in your relationship with your girlfriend. You have the event planned perfectly; the place, time of day, what you’ll wear, what you’ll say. But when you finally get down on your knee and present the ring to her, what do you envision? Have you even thought…
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Today we’re kicking off a new Wedding Wednesday series: wedding wardrobe inspiration! We’ve paired our favorite of-the-moment wedding apparel with timeless accessories for perfect bridal looks. Today we’re swooning for this Kaufmanfranco princess gown in a warm silk with a full, cascading skirt. The silhouette is as classic as it gets, but a deep v…
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