Selling Your Jewelry There are times when you may consider liquidating your unique estate jewelry or diamonds. Yet, days and weeks pass and you find that you can’t fulfill your plans. There may be a plethora of reasons why you may not be able to sell off your natural diamonds and jewelry. In our experience,…
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There are many misconceptions out there about estate jewelry. Often times people confuse it with antiques or vintage jewelry. Or they say it’s bad karma to where estate pieces. That’s why we’re here to set the record straight. Our goal is to help you understand exactly what estate jewelry is, where it originated from, and…
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Met Gala 2018: Celebrity, Jewelry and Fashion Referred to as “the Super Bowl of social fashion events” by former Vogue editor André Leon Talley, the Met Gala is considered New York City’s biggest party of the year. Held annually by the Metropolitan Museum to mark the opening of the Costume Institute’s fashion exhibit, it is…
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Raymond Lee Jewelers in Boca Raton: How It All Started Raymond Lee Jewelers in Boca Raton became a force to be reckoned with after over thirty years of meeting the jewelry needs of their clients. Our company carved a niche for itself when the CEO, Lee Josephson, the second generation owner of Raymond Lee Jewelers,…
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For the last thirty plus years, we’ve built a family business with a reputation – the reputation for the best pre-owned watches Boca Raton has ever seen. We began our family business with a passion for estate jewelry and watches, and over the past three decades that passion has inspired a jewelry empire. We pride…
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The emerald on this lovely ring has been recut to eliminate previous damage and is surrounded by .7 carats of gorgeous diamonds. It’s the perfect compliment to any holiday look and it’s not out of reach budget wise. Don’t forget – we also offer affordable financing options that allow you to spread the cost over…
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The diamonds Boca Raton demands are unlike any other. They’re, simply put, the best. Our discerning clientele know what they like and make no apologies for it, and as proud members of the Boca Raton community, we’re uniquely poised to satisfy this very specific demand. We know our clients want the best, and we know…
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If you’re looking to sell watches Boca Raton gives you major advantages unique to this sunny corner of South Florida. Here, you’ll find a thriving community of luxury watch lovers, collectors and owners. And where there are watch enthusiasts, you’ll find us eagerly buying, selling and trading those timepieces. South Florida locals have easy access…
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Mother’s Day is THIS Sunday! That’s right, the clock is counting down for you to find the perfect gift – and nothing fits the bill like jewelry. If you’re shopping at the last minute in a panic, jewelry is a universal pleaser. She’ll be touched that and honored that you chose such a special gift…
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What exactly are Raymond Lee diamonds? If you’re reading this you already know what Raymond Lee Jewelers is, and likely all about Diamonds by Raymond Lee. If not, that’s our sister store, our exclusive bridal jewelry boutique that caters to the next generation of luxury jewelry lovers. But back to the diamonds. Raymond Lee diamonds…
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So, about how much is a 1 carat diamond? It’s a question we get all the time. Daily, if we include its cousins “How much is this ring with a diamond instead of a CZ” or just straight up “How much would something like this cost?” Unfortunately, we can’t tell you how much a one carat…
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Who loves Rolexes? We do! As one of the nation’s most prestigious buyers and sellers of pre-owned Rolex watches, Raymond Lee Jewelers loves Rolexes like…a lot. We can’t get enough of the timeless design, the impeccably crafted movements, the powerful mechanics behind those smooth sweeping hands. And neither can our customers. For over thirty years…
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The jewelry repair Boca Raton requires isn’t your run-of-the-mill repair service. With Boca residents’ discerning taste, their jewelry requires a bit more TLC! When our clientele asks us to repair their luxury jewelry by Bulgari, Tiffany, Cartier or Van Cleef & Arpels, we know they expect the best treatment for their jewelry. Diamonds by Raymond…
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When it comes to watch repair Boca Raton has discerning taste. After all, in this gorgeous, sunny slice of South Florida, we like nice things. And our watches? They’re extra nice. So when a treasured timepiece is due for a repair – or when one unexpectedly becomes necessary – the watch repair Boca Raton wants…
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UPDATE! You guys. We are blown away by the response to our first annual Fall sale. We saw so many familiar faces we love and happily welcomed new members to the family of RLJ addicts. And because we love you all so much (and understand that it’s hard to make it to our showroom on…
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Estate diamond jewelry is the bread and butter upon which Raymond Lee Jewelers thrived for decades. We’ve added so many treasures to our vault and showcases, and expanded in the very best ways, but nothing quickens our heartbeat like gorgeous estate diamond jewelry. What, exactly, is estate jewelry? It’s pre-owned. That’s really the only requisite. It…
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Valentine’s Day is right around the corner – two weeks to go until V-Day! And whether you’re single, loving it, celebrating Galentine’s Day, or gearing up for your favorite holiday – pampering, chocolate, champagne and Hermes all on your list of requirements – we hope you have the perfect February 14th! And no matter which…
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Welcome back to our budget week series! Everyone shops on a budget, even if that budget is “unlimited.” This week we want to highlight some of our favorites in our most popular categories, so you can see just how far your dollar goes with Raymond Lee Jewelers and Diamonds by Raymond Lee. Alas, this list…
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This Sunday kicks off the eight nights of Hanukkah, and this year a new lyrical list of Jewish celebrities, non-fiction and real-life alike has us excited for the festival of lights. Put on your yarmulke, here comes Hanukkah So much fun-ukah to celebrate Hanukkah Chanukkah is the Festival of Lights, Instead of one day of presents,…
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Have you heard the lilting tunes of Jingle Bells beckoning form a store front already? Do you find yourself strolling past the Santa display on your way to pick up Halloween candy? Have you begun secretly pinning cookie recipes and pre-planning your gingerbread house? If so, we’re here to delight you (and really, if you’ve…
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Today, the odds are stacked in your favor. There’s a 100% chance you’re about to be stunned by some gorgeous stacks! You know we love a good bracelet stack – especially when Cartier Love Bangles are involved. But lately, we’ve been all about the ring stack. It all started when we became Gabriel & Co.…
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There are 5 easy ways to spot a cubic zirconia – and you likely encounter cz’s more often than you think. Our designer lines – A. Jaffe, Verragio, Uneek, and Gabriel & Co. – are all set with cubic zirconia center stones. The diamonds in the settings themselves, along with gemstones and accent stones, are all real.We…
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Buying an engagement ring and planning the proposal, like we mentioned before, is your time to shine. Finding The One, buying The Ring, and planning how to ask the most important question of your life isn’t always easy, so we aim to make it as seamless and effortless as possible! And we’ve written lots on…
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New design trends in jewelry continue to impact the fine jewelry industry, or is Couture re-inventing vintage designs? Even our lust for Swarovski crystals is moving them from couture to exquisite fine jewelry designers. The jewelry fashion world hubs, like Dubai, are celebrating sensation Farah Khan, an Indian jewelry designer who features bold gemstones paired with…
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England’s newest royal, the much-anticipated Princess Charlotte, may not be making public appearances just yet but she’s certainly resting up before a lifetime of fabulousness. Though she isn’t scheduled to sit on the throne, the wee princess is destined to be one of the most-watched style stars of her generation. In fact, when the great…
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There are plenty of wonderful groomsmen gifts, but there are many, many that are played out. We love cufflinks, but the vast majority of young guys do not own French cuff shirts; once they’re old enough to warrant a seriously amazing designer suit and custom shirts, then they come into our store interested in Bvlgari…
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In an age of branding and celebrities, we have become accustomed to putting a lot of stock in the name of any number of products. In few markets is the brand name a determinant of value as it is in the luxury market, and specifically with luxury jewelry. Marketers in the jewelry market fully understand…
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Although gold is a standard in any jewelry wardrobe, many people find the run of the mill white gold, or yellow gold to grow a tad boring eventually, and many younger women are finding that white and yellow gold belong distinctly to their mother’s or grandmother’s age group rather than their own. This desire to…
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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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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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One week from today, it’s officially Cyber Monday. The one day a year when every internet retailer busts out the biggest deals, a 21st century answer to Black Friday. We l-o-v-e Cyber Monday. It allows us, as shoppers, to cross off every name on our gifting list without setting foot in a crowded mall –…
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While it may feel like an Indian summer outside in many regions, the signs of Fall are starting to make themselves known, and that means the Fall and Winter holidays are well on their way. For those who plan ahead, there are a number of luxury jewelry items available now that could make great gifts…
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A new era has dawned at Tiffany & Co. After last year’s 175th anniversary celebration, the re-creation of some of Tiffan’y most splendid Victorian style designs, and of course, the always celebrated Little Blue Book, Tiffany is as successful as ever. Luxury trade reports have it continuing in growth all over the globe (except for Japan.)…
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Hollywood A-listers are often the epitome of class and beauty. Everyone wants to look like them, especially when it comes to the clothes, shoes, and makeup that they wear and even the way they style their hair. However, it is not just these items that they wear, but also their fashion accessories. One of the…
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There are celebrities that you love and celebrities that you hate. However, you cannot deny that you want to know what they are wearing. They are trendsetters and perhaps you want to copy their look. While dresses and shoes make these celebrities stylish, there is one accessory that will never go out of fashion and…
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Around here we’re big fans of horology history. While our fabulous diamond engagement rings (especially our newest Verragio additions) tend to get top billing on our Facebook, Instagram and Tumblr accounts, we never neglect our watches here in the showroom. Our luxury watches fill an entire wall and then some of showcases, with pre owned…
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In 2014, for her husband Jay Z’s 43rd birthday, Beyonce Knowles made even the over paid over spending entertainment crowd gasp when she gave him a $5 Million Hublot watch with over 1238 diamonds set in the timepiece. So that ranks as one of the most ostentatiously expensive watches purchased, but definitely not the No.…
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It’s 2014, we’re all at least vaguely familiar with the term e-commerce, and its concept: selling items online. Sites like eBay and Amazon are just the big players, everyone and anyone is seemingly selling something online these days. In fact, thanks to the relative low cost of e-commerce, there are more people selling online than…
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…So far. It’s true that we’ll likely need to wait until E! News shared the exclusive details on tonight’s broadcast for a lllllll the good scoop on The Kimye Wedding. However, because the Kardashians were involved, plenty of details have already leaked. Or been posted directly to Instagram. So, lucky for us, we’re able to…
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Here at the RLJ blog, we throw around all kinds of jewelry labels. We don’t do it arbitrarily, and while it might seem like a lot to keep up with, each jewelry label means something distinct. So, today let’s do a quick intro – or refresher – of the different types of jewelry. Estate Jewelry…
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Clearly, as your favorite jeweler is the world, it’s in our best interest to let you know: you need all of the jewelry. However, it’s in your best interest, as our all time favorite customer for you to know: you only need a small selection. In fact, these are the only 5 pieces of jewelry…
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Luxury watches are in high demand. And when you have something that people want and are willing to pay a pretty penny for you are bound to have unscrupulous shysters rise up and try to take advantage of good folk. Unfortunately, the world of luxury watches does not escape unscathed. Counterfeiters are everywhere and they…
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Selling diamond jewelry in South Florida is no different from trading in a vehicle or redeeming an investment. Not all jewelry is a permanent fixture in your life, and even if it’s a piece that has been passed down through the generations, sometimes it doesn’t make sense to hold onto such an expensive diamond when…
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Today’s woman is multi-faceted. She is equally at home in the boardroom and at an upper scale dinner party as she is on the tennis court and tucking her toddlers into bed. Because she is always on the go, and never one to be able to slow down, she needs the appropriate watch for…
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If you want to sell jewelry in Boca Raton, it pays to get creative. Florida is considered by many to be a tropical paradise, which means that tourists especially are attracted to tropically inspired jewelry. That, however, does not mean that you cannot sell other fantastic jewelry items, such as birthstones. The key is to…
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Reasons for buying and having jewelry may vary but if you are lacking in ideas as to why you need to have some bling in your life here are some of the ten that caught our attention Unique like love and friendship Every luxury watch and jewelry piece is unique just as your individual relationships…
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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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Aqua and gold bridesmaids ensembles are pretty high up there on our list of favorite wedding color palettes. When we saw this wedding with bridesmaids in this aqua and gold polka dot Shoshanna gown we were obsessed. Not only is the wedding itself lovely and full of pastels and natural beauty, but this dress is…
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