If you’re looking for the perfect engagement ring, the first step is finding the perfect style. Take this engagement ring style quiz to find your perfect match in 7 easy questions What item(s) are on heavy rotation from your closet? A. Your massive collection of Anthropologie blouses, dresses and skirts B. A crocheted vintage maxi dress…
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Antique engagement rings are a fabulous option for any bride-to-be, but especially those looking for something different. Something unique. Something more. “Something Old”, to boot. And any vintage or antique diamond ring usually fits all those requirements. They’re styles you don’t see as often in contemporary bridal jewelry. They’re often diamond cuts that aren’t even…
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The princess cut diamond has been a hot contender for most popular diamond shape for about a decade now. While the classic round brilliant still holds the #1 spot, and cushion cut diamonds vie for attention, the princess cut with its bright hearts and arrow facets, sharp corners, and clean modernity still captures the heart…
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Planning to shop for an engagement ring with your boyfriend? Big Mistake. Huge. First of all, let’s just get a few things out of the way. 1. You NEED a diamond engagement ring. Not a gemstone ring, not a ring with a diamond-alternative like a cubic zirconia, definitely not a ring with a morganite or…
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National Proposal Day is THIS Sunday March 20th! Seems like a great day to pop the question, right? Exactly. And we happen to know a great place where you can score the ring of her dreams and blow every other #nationalproposalday post on your timeline clear out of the water. Check out our picks for…
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When it comes to engagement rings it can sometimes seem like what’s old is new again. Before Diamonds by Raymond Lee came along, Raymond Lee Jewelers focused exclusively on estate jewelry – especially vintage and antique. And while we specialize in estate designer jewelry like Tiffany, David Yurman, Cartier and Bulgari, our estate and antique…
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18k Yellow Gold Sapphire & 0.12ctw Diamond Wedding Band Take a peek at this dainty, yet chic 18k Yellow Gold Sapphire & 0.12ctw Diamond Wedding Band. This Sapphire and Diamond Wedding band includes approximately 0.12ctw of round brilliant diamonds. The diamonds are H in color, SI-I1 in clarity. The princess cut sapphires and round diamonds are set…
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Antique engagement rings are where it all began. Not only for the actual concept of engagement rings (given that they’re all 100 years or older) but for Raymond Lee Jewelers. Before the designer engagement rings, before our own specialty creations, we began as an estate jeweler. And just because we’ve turned into Boca Raton’s best…
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Engagement Rings in Boca Raton have one major requirement: they need to be luxurious. Luckily, we’ve cornered the market on luxury bridal. We’ve slowly been adding to our ranks of designers, adding A. Jaffe, Gabriel NY, Ever & Ever, Uneek, Simon G. and Verragio to our showcases over the past few years. In fact, our…
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Our designer engagement ring trunk show is tomorrow! We are so excited, it feels like the day before Christmas around here (though with significantly less holiday treats, but we and our waistlines are fine with that.) We’ve been stocking up on all of our fabulous designer engagement rings, with an expanded selection ready to burst…
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Selecting an engagement ring is a huge decision, second only to deciding to pop the question in the first place. If you are about to ask the big question, or trying to steer him in the right direction, consider these tips when shopping for an engagement ring. Count your pennies: Before you start shopping, set your…
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Vintage engagement rings are among our favorite things. Not only are they beautiful, but their history whispers of old love stories we can’t get enough of. These are rings with a past, rings worn on the hands of those who were madly in love, and maybe even dressed as flappers. Physical beauty aside, they’re good…
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Gabriel & Co. 14k White Gold Sapphire & Diamond Band Find this Gabriel & Co. 14k White Gold Sapphire & Diamond Band at Raymond Lee Jewelers in Boca Raton — Palm Beach County’s destination for engagement rings, men’s wedding bands, wedding bands for women and diamond rings . Our jewelry store is an authorized Gabriel &…
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We’ve previously covered what to do in the case of a broken engagement (Did he/she leave? Yours to keep. Family heirloom? Give it back. Holiday or birthday engagement? Check your state’s laws). But what do you do when you aren’t the betrothed, but rather the bestie of the lucky new engagement ring owner? Heck, even…
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One of the most magical moments of your wedding day is finally slipping that band on your finger when you say “I Do.” The wedding band signifies forever – an unbroken circle that represents the everlasting quality of your love. A band worn on the left finger symbolizes that you are married. If it’s been…
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Bypass rings, a style that has the two shanks of a ring crossing over one another, rather than meeting to complete the circle, are one of our favorite styles. This edgy twist on a ring is a gorgeous way to show of stones and unique architectural designs. The bypass ring, far from a modern trend,…
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Just starting to browse engagement rings? The infinite options can seem overwhelming, we know. We get lost admiring our own hundreds of engagement rings every day, but when we look online? Forget it. The gorgeous engagement rings bursting from our Twitter feed, Instagram feed and Facebook timeline give us endless inspiration. And that’s ideal for us –…
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This listicle is a fun piece that rounds up some helpful inforgraphics and diagrams for engagement ring shopping. However, they aren’t without flaws. A few of the diagrams gave us pause – they need clarification to truly make your life easier. That’s why we’re here! Ring Sizing The biggest issue here lies with the string trick.…
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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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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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On your wedding day, the ring is sure to be the center of attention. With a magnificent sparkler on your hand, what other accents could you possibly need on the big day? Though the wedding and engagement rings are the stars of the show, your wedding ensemble probably calls for a few other accessories. Here’s…
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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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It’s September! Which means it’s time to celebrate a birthstone that many people – not just Virgos – adore: the sapphire. The beautiful sapphire, most commonly revered in its deep blue hue, is a perennial jewelry favorite. It’s a precious gemstone, right up there with diamonds, rubies and emeralds. It’s an impressive 9 on the…
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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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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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If you’re planning on popping the question in the near future, then buying an engagement ring is probably up there on your “to-do” list. These days, there are so many different styles of engagement rings that it can be overwhelming to choose one for your partner. To help you get started, however, take a look…
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If you thought mood rings were the next 90’s fashion trend to make a resurgence, you’re wrong. While we do enjoy the look of “happy” we’re just as content wearing an aquamarine or sapphire ring to convey the same sense of joy. No, the hottest ring trend of 2014 is apparently much more futuristic than…
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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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When it comes to gems, the big ones make the news. A 28.18-carat emerald-cut Kashmir sapphire set a record within the industry, selling for $5.1 million. Critical Acclaim and Acquisition It acquired $180,731 per carat, and it set a world record for auction price per sapphire carat. The giant and untreated gem is situated upon…
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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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It wasn’t the greatest moment in jewelry or the largest, most impressive rock ever bestowed on a bride-to-be, but a weekend proposal was still a pretty big deal to Lauren Conrad. The 27-year-old former star of “The Hills” is now rocking a lovely, shiny engagement ring presented to her by William Tell, her main squeeze…
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We love Ceylon sapphires. The bright, rich blue hue is unlike any other gemstone, skewing cornflower in some lights and vibrant cerulean in others with the prettiest hint of lavender. These rare, impeccably high quality stones from Sri Lanka are renowned for their remarkable clarity. We adore them, so when we spotted a big, cushion…
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Earrings are one of the most popular options for wedding jewelry. They go well with any hairstyle, any neckline, and any body type. Of course, the variety that earrings offer help complete your look depending on their style, metal, size, stones and proportions. Unlike, say, a necklace, earrings won’t compete with even a busy neckline…
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Today, the Supreme Court struck down the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), marking a huge stride in the gay civil rights movement. It also marks a huge opportunity for couples around the US to be legally married. And those couples who live in states where same-sex marriage is legal (and will now be recognized…
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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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We’ve talked before about the right jewelry for your wedding dress (and there’s an update coming soon!) But there’s one piece of jewelry that’s nearly universally flattering with every wedding dress (besides those sparkly engagement and wedding rings!) Of course, we’re talking about earrings. The type of wedding earrings you’ll wear is dictated first by…
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Today we’re all about color! While a pure, sparkling diamond never, ever loses its lustre, sometimes we’re just drawn to the vibrant and rich luxury of gemstone engagement rings. Rubies and sapphires add a bright pop of color that announces to the world “Yes I am getting married!” And colored gemstones make for gorgeous unique…
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There may be three things just about everybody knows about Napoleon. He was short. He liked to keep his right hand in his vest. His first wife was Josephine. For those looking to own a piece of history you’ll be interested to know the engagement ring that Napoleon gave to his Josephine is going on…
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Ah the sapphire. One of the most precious gems, sapphires are the blue, pink, yellow and even green variants of the Corundum mineral (their cousins, rubies, are the red variety). Sapphires are prized for their hardness, vibrant colors and beauty. Some of our favorite Sapphire jewelry Boca Raton has to offer resides in our showcases.…
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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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Today we’re craving alternative engagement rings. Alternative meaning not-your-solitaire-round-brilliant. And engagement ring is a piece that you’ll wear for the rest of your life, and if your style is more unique, your ring should be too. Plenty of women are not interested in diamonds at all, eschewing the carbon for more colorful gemstones, rich black…
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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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Birthstone engagement rings rarely enter the spotlight: the sentiment is generally executed through gifting the more traditional diamond engagement rings. While this traditional idea is romantic and beautiful, it’s much more personalized to give the love of your life a token that relates only to them: one with a feature of their personal birth stone.…
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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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It’s been a while since we shared some of our favorite engagement rings from the online showroom, so today we thought we’d indulge. Our newest cravings have made us sweet on marquise engagement rings – especially our largest! Marquise engagement rings became enormously popular in the late 70’s – early 90’s, but have been keeping…
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