When it comes to selling your old jewelry, you want to make sure that you’re selling it to a jeweler you can trust. Trust is an important component here. You want to make sure you’re trusted jewels don’t fall into the wrong hands and that you’re getting a return on your investment. Old jewelry Old…
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Selling your old rings and necklaces is easier than you think. It’s always a good time to sell your old rings and necklaces. But while the timing may be right, you may be asking yourself what good can come from selling them. Maybe they were passed down from generation to generation. Or maybe they’re some of…
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Another summer swinging by. This season was hot and full of gorgeous wedding trends! From bright floral arrangements to tropical themes the wedding world went over the top this summer. If you are planning your wedding for next summer, this winter or just starting to get ideas we have got the five major trends that…
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Each time there is a royal wedding the media goes beyond itself to cover each and every detail. From the moment an engagement is announced there is fanfare about what the ring is like, what the dress will be and endless other details. While not everyone pores over these articles and discusses each possibility, who…
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It’s a good time for selling your diamonds. But while the timing may be right, selling your diamonds can sometimes cause a major headache. Diamonds, unlike gold that has a flexible melt value, have no objective measurable value. This makes it easy for inexperienced people to sell their diamonds easily without becoming overwhelmed. Below are…
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Top 10 Celebrity Engagement Rings of 2018 An engagement ring is a very special item. Symbolic of the love between a man and a woman, the ring just has to be perfect. However, the idea of perfection can vary from person to person and ring to ring. This can make for a variety of styles,…
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What to expect in jewelry from $100 dollars to $100,000 dollars Raymond Lee Jewelers and Diamonds by Raymond Lee are the premier jewelry stores in southern Florida. Located in Boca Raton, they offer the most extensive inventory of diamond jewelry in the area that appeals to every budget and every demographic. The warmth and graciousness…
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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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Diamond and Sapphire Ring: Get Kate Middleton’s Look! Have you seen Kate Middleton’s infamous diamond and sapphire ring? The Royal Family has been on a lot of our minds lately. As both William and Harry reach marrying age, we all wonder about their futures, how their families will grow, and what it’s truly like to…
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Top 10 Destinations in Boca Raton Boca Raton is a beautiful city on the eastern coast of South Florida, perched right on the southern tip of Palm Beach County. Known to locals as “Boca” and to visitors as the site of some of the greatest beaches and attractions in Florida, this city is chock full…
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With Halloween just around the corner, we’d like to showcase some of our spookier pieces. These creepy treasures are sure to bat an eye or two, and can be purchased just in time for your freakish festivities. 18k Yellow Gold White & Black Diamond Skull Costume Ring This gorgeous skull ring is encrusted in delicate…
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Diamonds come in many different colors: grey, pink, yellow, etc. The blue diamond, however, is especially versatile and engaging. Blue diamonds can add drama, a subtle accent, or extreme value to the jewelry you are sporting. Whether you are looking for your “something blue” or just want to show off your favorite color, blue diamonds…
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July is Saturday. Yes, this is real life. And if your June was anything like ours, every Friday, Saturday and Sunday saw epic wedding celebrations. July is shaping up to look the same way, but maybe you’re looking to add another important date to your ical? Perhaps your own engagement? Think about it. There are…
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Can you even believe Memorial Day Weekend is nearly upon us?! We can’t either, but we’re definitely ready to celebrate. In fact, we’re partying all week long with a Memorial Day Special: 18 months of interest-free financing on our estate jewelry, pre-owned luxury watches, gorgeous engagement rings and important diamonds. That’s pretty much everything in…
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14k Yellow Gold 0.35ctw Diamond and 13mm Pearl Ring Cocktail rings are just a great accessory piece that’s like a cherry on top of a cake. This 14k yellow gold ring has a huge 13mm pearl in the center and approximately 0.35ctw of diamonds surrounding it. Material 14k yellow gold Diamond Details Approximately 0.35ctw of…
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Let’s hear it for the ladies! Remember a few years ago when watches seemed to make a huge comeback? Female celebs like Jennifer Aniston started rocking oversized men’s Rolexes. The next thing you knew, wrist hardware was everywhere! Watches for women made a sudden and major comeback. With Michael Kors ubiquitous chunky chronograph making…
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It’s 2017! Your resolutions still firmly resolved, your planner’s blank pages stretch out endlessly, wonderfully blank, begging you to fill them with all the great things you’ll achieve this year. You’re still basking in the glow of all your holiday gifts and plenty of holiday cheer with your loved ones. Maybe, like us, you still…
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Have you heard about SHINE? Last week, we hosted our second SHINE event, the first since our Grand Opening last February. Because we chose to celebrate the opening of Diamonds by Raymond Lee, it obviously holds a special place in our heart. And this fall, we decided to cement SHINE on our social calendar as…
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It’s almost Halloween and we’re getting in the spirit! Not only does next week bring our exciting event SHINE at Diamonds by Raymond Lee, but it brings about our favorite opportunity for breaking out our darker side. Of jewels, that is. At Raymond Lee Jewelers, we love to buy the most eccentric estate jewelry and…
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Hola! How are you? Good? Good. We’re glad at least something is, because today we’re blogging the bad. The worst, actually. It’s time to share some of the worst engagement ring advice we’ve ever heard. You can totally make an engagement ring with a [insert alternative gemstone or material here.] You want alternative engagement rings?…
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Did you know that Mother’s Day is May 8th? Well now you do! In related news, did you know that some of our favorite engagement ring designers of ALL TIME also happen to design fine jewelry? The kind that makes excellent gifts? The kind your Mom would probably swoon for this Mother’s Day? Consider yourself…
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Once spring has sprung, our thoughts turn to all things light, airy, and – of course – sparkly. March ushers in a series of amazing birthstones, with the pale blue aquamarine. April boasts the best birthstone of all, with an entire month devoted to diamonds. And May’s emerald captures our imagination like no other gemstone.…
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The ides of March are nothing to fear, not when we’re still celebrating this month’s glorious March birthstone aquamarine! Aquamarine comes in a variety of colors hues ranging from a lightly green tinged aqua to a crisp, powder blue. The colors of aquamarine pick up sky and water tones beautifully, and are favored in lighter,…
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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. To wrap up…
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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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Happy Birthday, January babies! Your gorgeous birthstone is the perfect touch of warmth this winter (although, in South Florida, what’s winter?) This month, it’s all about garnet. Garnet, according to the American Gem Society (AGS): “signifies eternal friendship and trust and is the perfect gift for a friend. Garnet, derived from the word granatum,means seed, and is…
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Anyone looking to restore old jewelry for sale or for personal use will likely want to find out more information about how to clean it soon. This will be an invaluable asset for most people out there, who are likely thinking about how they can restore its original look. This will quickly improve the overall…
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Forget golden rings – we’re all about rose gold rings this holiday season! Rose gold is one of the biggest trends in jewelry, but it’s not that new. Plenty of our vintage and estate pieces are crafted in gorgeous, warm rose gold. This pretty pink alloy has been around for quite some time. Nevertheless, it…
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It’s November! And you know what that means. In addition to turkey, and – of course- our insanely great Black Friday through Cyber Monday specials (more on them soon) it’s time to celebrate a whole new batch of birthstones. November has two: Citrine and Topaz. Topaz comes in a variety of hues, but its warm orange…
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Halo engagement rings. They’re here, they’re flashy, and they’re unapologetic. They’re also not going anywhere any time soon. While we have noticed a slight backlash with first time brides opting out of the halo effect (the style du jour is a solitaire round or cushion – a big one – on a thin and delicate…
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It’s not quite officially fall,but it is officially time for fall’s favorite beverage/scent/food/color: pumpkin spice. And you don’t need to tolerate Uggs, leggings or hot coffee in South Florida’s temps of 90 and up to indulge. Nor do you need to slice and dice any gourds. Nope, you can simply light your favorite Pumpkin Spiced…
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Oh. My. Gosh. You found a ring! Or a receipt! Or a suspiciously sparkly browsing history on your boyfriend’s computer! Congratulations, you snoop. Kidding! Whether you were hunting for clues or simply folding laundry, you are now privy to some major information: someone you love bought an engagement ring. Or is very close to signing…
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Today’s #MCM goes out to all those tux-renting, scotch-sipping, toast-giving gentlemen getting ready to send their buddy down the aisle. Bridesmaids get all the fuss usually, for silly things like waking up at 6am to get ready, calming down a hangry, verge-of-zilla-bride, abstaining from champagne until aforementioned bride’s wedding day timeline allows it, and trying not…
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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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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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Spring is upon us and that means tons of great new items to look at and plenty of new trends and pieces of jewelry to see. That being said there are also plenty of new influences for pieces this season that are worth taking a look at. One great trend that is especially fun is…
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Last night’s Met Gala, themed “China: Through the Looking Glass” brought out a wide variety of fashion choices. There are always the celebs who completely ignore the theme – though not quite as many as the Punk theme. There are the celebs who show up in the wrong theme (still love you Katy Perry.) And…
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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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St. Patrick’s Day is a surprisingly huge money maker. No, not necessarily for us – we don’t typically see a huge spike in emerald sales come March, but we’ve got the selection if you’re in the market. No, the feast day of Ireland’s patron saint isn’t that huge in the jewelry industry, but when it…
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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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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 with beauty being in the eye of the beholder, so the value of different precious stones lies in the perceptions of the buyer. While diamonds are a common favorite of most women today, that is due in part to very successful marketing efforts in the 20th century. Over the years many other stones have been…
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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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Wedding reception games have a 50/50 split in the world of wedding planning. One camp is wholeheartedly for them, the other is “meh.” Which is not to say that there’s really anyone who’s totally anti-wedding reception games (admittedly, that would be an odd cause to hitch your wagon to.) But we can all agree that…
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It’s Wedding Wednesday, and for us, that means sharing the joy of the big day with our soon to be (fingers crossed!) RLJ brides, and those who are already admiring their new engagement rings on the daily. And, whenever we get the chance, we love to share tips and tricks too. While checking out wedding…
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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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Boodles, the British jeweler with our favorite name, is currently celebrating friend-of-the-brand, London’s The Savoy Hotel. The posh London hotel is celebrating its 125th anniversary, and Boodles isn’t the type to let such a big birthday pass without a gift – to jewelry admirers, that is. The Savoy & Boodles have a partnership, with one…
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