With Father’s Day right around the corner, it is time to start thinking about what you are going to get your dad to show him just how special he is. If you really want to surprise dad this year, then forget the predictable power tools and ugly ties and consider some of these meaningful gifts.…
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Late spring and early summer is a special time to celebrate graduation. If you have several graduates in your life this summer then you will want to start thinking about the perfect gifts to present to show them how proud you are of their accomplishments. Graduation Bracelets A lovely trend this year for graduates is…
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A funny thing happens to us, oh a few times a week. Our social team’s photos are so mesmerizing, so breathtaking, and so popular on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest, that they tend to spread. And not always with attribution. It’s frustrating to our wonderful photographers, on a creative basis – a lot more goes into…
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Spring has finally arrived, putting an end to the brutal cold felt across the country over the last few months. Several celebrities couldn’t wait for Mother Nature to warm up. We hear that over a dozen Tinseltown bachelors turned the heat up on their romances with a proposal. We got to peak at a few rings and can…
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It has come to our attention in the recent weeks that Rolex is redesigning the Rolex Presidential yet again. Currently the Rolex Presidential is being produced in a multitude of sizes, ladies, midsize, 36mm (mens but now unisex) and the Day-Date II in 41mm. The rumor is that Rolex is going to discontinue the 36mm…
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Happy April Fools’ Day! It’s your hard-earned money to spend, and no one should presume they know more about your finances and budget than you do. The perfect engagement ring budget is the one you’re comfortable with. That’s it. Below, please check out this ridiculous formula, compiled with some of the worst engagement ring budget…
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Bridesmaids gifts are tricky – how do you say “Thank You” to your best friends for pampering you throughout your engagement? How do you thank them for your shower, bachelorette party, all the help they gave you while wedding planning, and of course their friendship? A heartfelt note is a great place to start, but a…
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What wedding band matches your engagement ring? Wedding band matching is one of the most common issues among our RLJ brides. Many women contemplate the style, setting and shape of their engagement ring, some with very specific designs in mind. But it’s not until they start shopping for a wedding band that they realize they haven’t given it…
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Spring is in the air which means Mother’s Day is not far away (May 10th, everyone.) By now you have learned that you do not want to put Mothers’ Day off to the second. In order to get Mom a truly unique and special gift you should put some time and thought into just the…
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Easter is great time to start putting together a new wardrobe and many people like to kick off this new season with a beautiful new Easter outfit. During this time of year Easter celebrations abound and you will want to look your loveliest as you celebrate springtime with you friends and family. Most people do…
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On Monday we shared a few of the reasons why we love aquamarine, March’s blue birthstone. And when we’re not admiring and acquiring huge aquamarine cocktail rings, we’re still struck by the beauty of this birthstone. It really is one of our favorites, up there with September’s sapphires, May’s emerald, and of course April’s diamond.…
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Love is in the air, along with Spring! We have seen an absolute phenomenon of RLJ couples getting engaged left and right! And today’s proposal story is one of our many favorites. We adore our beautiful location here in South Florida, so any time a proposal takes advantage of the quintessential Floridian lifestyle, we’re even…
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When it’s time to shop for an engagement ring, there’s plenty of wisdom, lore and superstitions out there to guide the way. And, if you don’t have enough of that ingrained already, everyone who knows your intentions is happy to chime in with their opinion. But, many of the traditions surrounding engagement rings are becoming…
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We talk a lot about engagement rings ’round these parts. It should come as no surprise: we’re South Florida’s bridal destination. We have the largest collection of designer engagement rings, vintage engagement rings, antique engagement rings, estate engagement rings, and high end engagement rings by names like Tiffany & Co., Harry Winston, Graff, and more. We…
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“Yes” is the response you want when you pose the question. But, in addition, you want to elicit another word when she first lays eyes on the ring you have chosen. That would be “WOW!” Helping you evoke those intertwined responses is what we do best at Raymond Lee Jewelers. We have been helping prospective…
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Your bridesmaids have made it through multiple bridal showers, tying tiny bows on hundreds and favors, six wedding dress shopping sessions and the worst of your bridezilla moments, all with a smile on their face. With your big day approaching, it’s time a find the perfect gifts that thanks these special ladies for their friendship…
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Brides can’t have all the fun when it comes to wedding rings. For too long, grooms have been left with plain metal bands while the ladies donned big bling. No more. Now that the bride’s finger is decorated, it’s time to turn the attention to his band. Today’s grooms are embracing gorgeous rings of all…
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Cartier, kind of jewelers and jeweler of kings, as the moniker goes, is always one of our favorite jewelry brands. With its bold, unapologetically luxurious style, Cartier channels its trademark panthêre with every piece. We keep a healthy stash of Cartier pieces on hand at all times. From Cartier Love bracelets that we can’t even…
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According to Lord Tennyson, “In the Spring a young man’s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love.” For many, the next step in this sequence of romance is learning about the facts of life – or at least the 4Cs of diamonds. When an individual inexperienced in this modern expression of love walks into a…
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When it comes to wedding rings, men’s choices used to be fairly limited. A yellow gold band, in varying widths was the most widespread option, and didn’t leave much room for personalization and customization. Today, the choices for mens wedding bands have greatly expanded to include a multitude of options that appeal to today’s groom. Whether…
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If you’re playing a game of poker and you’ve got a killer hand, but you’re out of money, the other players are not going to put five hundred bucks up against the cast iron frying pan that your mother gave you when you moved out. The irony is that the sentimental value of that frying…
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They say never to give jewelry on the first date. This is generally a pretty good rule of thumb to follow. Think about it: expensive jewelry puts a lot of pressure on this date. If it doesn’t go well, do they have to give the jewelry back? If guys who buy you dinner expect you…
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With the countdown clock ticking towards the wedding, most brides spend the bulk of their time and budget planning what to wear for the big day. But, there’s another big photo op coming up, and the outfit possibilities for it go far beyond a white dress and a tux. Engagement photos mark a milestone…
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Every lady has her favorite anti-aging routine, be it a luxury eye cream or the latest glycolic peel. Just as our faces and skin can benefit from a little extra care to keep signs of aging at bay, jewelry also needs a little extra TLC to keep it looking beautiful over the years. Whether you…
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Fellow Boca Raton jeweler ECJ Luxe Collection, a division of East Coast Jewelers Boca Raton are opening their newest boutique this evening in no other than the fabulous shops at Mizner Park. The new boutique will feature everything from rare fine timepieces & luxury watches, fine diamonds & important diamonds, private aviation, rare super automobiles, collectibles and…
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As a company we have touched on this subject many times in the past. A year or so ago we bought an amazing example of a super fake Rolex Deepsea Seadweller in Hong Kong for $300. In our article we broke a real one down next to a fake one. It was pretty unreal. Here…
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10. Super Bowl XLIV – New Orleans Saints This design is great, helped no doubt by having a lovely, ornate logo that’s been used in jewelry for centuries. But the Fleur de Lis aside, we love that they chose yellow gold (as opposed to the more en vogue white metals) as a nod to their…
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Psst – Our VP Lee Josephson is dropping in today on the blog! Lee’s got a lot to say, so we figured his voice would be a welcome addition to our blog. You’ll see him from time to time joining in with commentary on the blog. First up, the newest, hottest name in basketball, and a…
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With Valentine’s Day peeking around the corner, the season of love is upon us. This year, ladies, don’t wait for a man to send a dozen overpriced roses or give you a box of boring chocolates. Instead, love yourself enough to pick up a gift you really want. Whether you are fabulously single or you…
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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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Each wedding season sees its own unique set of trends and fun stylish details that you can add to make your wedding memorable. 2015 promises to be filled with a lot of non-traditional wedding ideas which brides will spend hours scouring through popular sites like Pintrest. These wedding trends catch on in large part due…
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Let’s pretend for a moment that everyone in the world is a billionaire, so there’s no such thing as status symbols. Everyone can afford a mansion on the beach, everyone can afford a Maybach, everyone can afford a hand-crafted, diamond-studded gold wedding ring. Now, if the price tag no longer dazzles, then what are you…
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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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Most people who like to wear nice watches have a favorite. Their favorite might be a delicate gold timepiece that they received after retirement, it might be a less pricey silver watch that they received for their anniversary but which holds a lot of sentimental value, or a platinum watch that costs as much as…
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2015 is off to a great start for all the couples shopping for an engagement ring in Boca Raton. With South Florida’s bridal destination in their own backyard, more future-grooms than ever have been kicking off the new year with diamond reconnaissance. We love helping our grooms choose the perfect diamond and perfect ring, and…
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Grooms, and often brides, will go to unusual lengths, to find unique settings to plan a romantic marriage proposal. Many times the first question after viewing the engagement ring is, “So, tell us how it happened? Where were you? Was it Romantic?” You’ve noticed that in romantic movie scenes, the proposal often seems spontaneous…
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From the bottom of our hearts, we thank all of you fans, family, customers and visitors, for making 2014 one of our best years yet. We are so grateful to be a part of the South Florida community, and to have developed such a fantastic community of online jewelry lovers. We will be closed on…
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You guys! We are famous. Elite Daily featured one of our favorite Verragio rings in their hilarious article “4 Ways We All Secretly Judge Everyone Getting Engaged On Facebook.” It’s on point, especially now during the height of engagement season. You thought your newsfeed was flooded post-Christmas? Brace yourselves. Valentine’s Day proposals are coming. A little…
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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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Think of the color of deep red wines, the exciting sparkling visual satisfaction of their pomagranate red/brown tones, the perfect color, marsala, to develop the foundation of our spring 2015 fashion color palette. This is the time of year when jewelers and vendors for high-end luxury jewelry, leather bags, and shoes are busily coordinating their…
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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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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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Spring 2015 is right around the corner. It is time to start thinking about the sorts of jewelry you can expect to be trendy and fresh during the new year. This allows you to get a jump on the season and ask for these items as holiday gifts this year. A New Way to Decorate…
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Are you preparing to propose this holiday season? You’re not alone! In a phenomenon your girlfriend has already noticed on Facebook, literally every single person you know is getting engaged right now.* And if you’re sweatily crossing off days on your Advent calendar until the 25th (or casually keeping an eye on the calendar until…
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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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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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Much like a caterpillar, gold can undergo massive transformation in its lifetime. And we don’t just mean into a gold butterfly pin. As one of the biggest gold buyers in South Florida, we’ve bought, traded and sold our fair share of gold. And it’s always interesting to see the…unique pieces that come through our showroom doors.…
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