At long last, the fashion It Girl, former The City star, sometimes model, socialite and real life Blair Waldorf Olivia Palermo has finally given her loyal subjects a glimpse of her stunning engagement ring. Palermo wed her model/photographer fiancé, Johannes Heubl, last month in a super private and intimate ceremony. The bride wore haute hot pants.…
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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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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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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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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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You’re engaged. Not only did he pop the question, at the perfect time, in the perfect place, he presented you with an 18-karat, two-tone fancy yellow cushion cut diamond engagement ring. The very one the two of you admired last fall, during your trip to meet his grandparents in Boca Raton, FL. Without a doubt, he has wowed…
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Some describe Art Deco as the transition from traditional to avant garde. From romantic to geometric and industrialization inspired. Lastly, from an accessory to self-conscious art. The bold colors and whimsical representations of objects on rings, pendants and even tiaras, were perhaps inspired by the movement overtaking the art world in the early 20th century.…
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Some people mine for diamonds their entire lives in hopes of coming across that special gem. While some of them make more than a few diamond discoveries, rarely is there anyone who mines a 29.6-carat blue diamond worth tens of millions of dollars. Buts that’s exactly what happened in South Africa. London-listed Petra Diamonds discovered…
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Imagine the relief in this cat owner’s heart when her precious feline, Olive, found her wedding ring that had been lost somewhere in the couple’s flat. Freda Coleman, who is 82 years old, had been washing her hands when she noticed that her wedding band was missing. She had worn the ring since 1963 when…
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It was a very sad and unimaginable event, Paul Walker the blue-eyed Fast and the Furious star ironically passed away in a tragic car crash. Most of his peers are describing him as a very kind and gentle person. To confirm this, a military couple from Victorville is sharing a story of how the celebrity…
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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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By now, it’s common knowledge that Kris Humphries auctioned off ex wife Kim Kardashian’s engagement ring via Christie’s yesterday. Any gossip lover with halfway decent vision and memory could tell that lot 194 was the Lorraine Schwartz sparkler papped on the finger of Ms. Kardashian. The ring made it’s debut on scene “Proposal” take 17…
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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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What’s the only thing better than an emerald? A giant one, of course. And there’s nothing like looking into an expanse of rich green covering a significant portion of your finger. So when we spied this fabulous Chaumet 7.80ct Colombian emerald and diamond ring from 1955, we were smitten. This fabulous emerald sits on a…
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Rumors started swirling months ago that Kelly Osbourne was engaged to Matthew Mosshart, her vegan chef beau. But Kelly stayed mum and nary a flash was seen on that all-important left ring finger. Until this weekend! Maybe capitalized on Prince George Alexander Louis’ arrival to stealth instagram an engagement ring shot? Well, Kelly we weren’t…
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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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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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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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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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Valerio Antiques Art Deco: Palm Beach Valerio Antiques at the Palm Beach art, jewelry and antique show Valerio Antiques is widely known for its myriad of antique items. This business sells art deco inspired and original art deco pieces. The company was recently part of the Palm Beach Art, Jewelry and Antique Show. The set…
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Celebrities love to brandish unique, statement-making rings that reveal their fashion-forward style, but most regular people want an engagement ring that represents their timeless, lasting love in a classic way. It comes as no surprise then, that the most popular rings are those sporting definitive, refined and effortlessly elegant round brilliant or princess cut diamonds.…
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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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Arts and Crafts Jewelry Era If you are going for a classic look, nothing says sophistication and class better than the right piece of jewelry from the Arts and Craft Era. This vintage jewelry brings back a bit of the 19th Century, and wearing it can make you feel a bit like you’ve stepped out…
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Britney Spears Engagement Ring Goes Back to Jason Trawick The engagement between Britney Spears and Jason Trawick has been called off. Apparently, Brittany does not want Jason as neither conservator nor husband. She has returned the 3.5 carat $90 thousand dollar diamond ring that Jason proposed with. According to Jeff Raymond, a representative for Brittany,…
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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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We don’t mean to get all TMZ-like here, but we just couldn’t let this little nugget of information that we stumbled upon over the weekend go without some sort of commentary – Scott Disick is engagement ring shopping for Kourtney Kardashian. Or so the tabloids say. Yes, that Scott Disick. The long-time boyfriend and father…
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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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We interrupt this Masculine Monday (sorry guys) for an extremely important update. Sneaky superstars Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds got married secretly last week, and each day we’ve dutifully checked the tabloids for ring sightings – nothing. And while we’ve yet to see snapshots of the exclusive custom Marchesa gowns (for the bride and her…
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2 Carat Halo Style Engagement Ring Style Art Deco Style Engagement Ring 2 Carat Light Fancy Yellow with Rubies and Diamonds Main Diamond 2.02ct Diamond Color Light Fancy Yellow Diamond Clarity Diamond is VS in Clarity Measurements 17mm x 24mm Mounting Details 18K White Gold, Platinum, Ruby, and Diamond Setting With .37ct of Micropave Set…
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Every woman knows that a wardrobe is not complete without certain staples. A little black dress. The perfectly tailored suit. Live-in-them jeans. That special occasion dress that makes you feel absolutely stunning. But a woman’s jewelry wardrobe is equally important. These are the pieces of jewelry every woman should own. The Cocktail Ring The cocktail…
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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’re a regular blog reader, you know how much we love our engagement rings. From pear shaped to princess cuts, and every era of jewelry design going all the way back to the early 19th century, our bridal showcases are full of mesmerizing diamonds. Gazing at them daily is a joy we love to…
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Today we’re taking a step back to an era that holds a lot of historical value in the U.S.; many know it as The Roaring Twenties. A moment in time that gave a new personality to the country, the 1920’s were clad with flashy flapper fashion and foot-tappin’ jazz music. It was during this time…
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Happy Independence Day, readers! It’s the Fourth of July, and it’s Wedding Wednesday – what better way to celebrate than with gorgeous engagement rings? We love that these vintage style and art deco style engagement rings have eye catching colored stones. Yellow diamonds, sapphire engagement rings, and ruby halo rings provide a perfect pop of…
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One of the biggest and most daunting decisions in life is buying an engagement ring. However, though it can be difficult, you will be hard-pressed to find anything better than a tear-drop diamond solitaire with baguette diamond accents. This is an elegant and stylish ring that features classic and timeless cuts. It is also well-made…
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When it comes to timeless and elegant style, it is hard to beat vintage jewelry. These are pieces that hearken back to a time gone by. Whether you like Victorian pieces or something a bit more artistic, the world of vintage jewelry is broad and varied. One of the great things about these pieces is…
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On a yacht in 1968 sailing across the River Thames in London, Richard Burton revealed a luxurious piece as a gift to Elizabeth Taylor. The gift was the Krupp Diamond. It was a colorless 33.19-carat diamond piece. Richard Burton bought this piece at an auction for $307,000. Presently, this same piece has an estimated worth…
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Choosing the perfect square-cut diamond is a great choice for any accessory. We most commonly see this cut in rings, but you can use it in other contexts as well. Square diamonds look great as stud earrings. They also look wonderful in bracelets and even on watches as accent stones. The great thing about these…
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When it comes to timeless and elegant style, it is hard to beat vintage-style jewlery. These are pieces that hearken back to a time gone by. Whether you like Victorian pieces or something a bit more Art Deco, the world of vintage jewelry is broad and varied. One of the great things about these pieces…
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Truly, unisex Baguette diamond jewelry cannot measure up in quality with the timeless Brilliant Cut diamond. Yet, these pieces of luxury are amazing when used as accents. How about when you use them in eternity rings? The result is stunning and lovely. More so, these Baguette diamonds come at a low cost. That makes them…
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With her gorgeous face, infectious smile, and fabulous figure, it is no wonder that South Florida-based model Alex Collins has amassed a huge following on Instagram. She has over 1.2 million followers and is one of the most talked about models in all of South Florida. As one of the premier diamond engagement ring, fine…
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Although flowers, chocolates and sweet love cards are great gifts for Valentine’s Day, if you really want to impress your lovely lady this year, a romantic piece of jewelry is the way to go. The best part is, it doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg. For as little as $299, you can…
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The baguette diamond has a very special place in the jewelry industry. One look through the sleek and sophisticated baguette diamond and you will flash back to the days of the Art Deco era where designs where characterized by clean lines and geometric forms. The unique cut reflects both that of the past and the…
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If you searching for luxury jewelry and watches at the best prices, you’ve landed in the right place. Welcome to Boca Raton’s two Largest Estate Jewelry, Diamond Jewelry and Luxury Pre-Owned Watch Stores – Diamonds By Raymond Lee and Raymond Lee Jewelers. At our state-of-the-art showroom in Boca Raton, you will have an endless selection…
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Do you need a loan? Want cash immediately? If you live in Boca Raton or the surrounding area and you have fine jewelry, high-end watches, or other luxury items that you can use as collateral, Raymond Lee Jewelers and Diamonds By Raymond Lee offer the best secured loan terms with the lowest interest rates in…
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