An in depth look at peak Summer weddings’ flowers and the bridal jewellery to go along with it! The flowers that are in bloom for your July wedding may vary depending on where you are having your ceremony. However, there is a piece of bridal jewelry to match them all. When it comes to your…
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Which cut of diamond looks the biggest? GREAT question! Seriously – you’re onto something here that most clientele don’t consider. The shape – or cut – of a diamond has a huge impact on how big it looks, but before we get into the shapes themselves, we’ve gotta cover a few bases. Biggest Diamond Cut…
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What does a diamond shape represent? Do diamond shapes have meaning? They say diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but just like people, the most desirable traits of a best friend differs with each individual. Diamonds have their own meaning. They offer a different appeal depending on your personality. In this article, we are going…
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Understanding the essential information about diamond shapes will allow you to purchase the perfect diamond for yourself or a loved one. Each diamond shape provides a unique set of characteristics, which ultimately determine the cost, quality and general appeal. This article is the ultimate guide to diamond shapes. By studying this guide, you can achieve…
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Picking out an engagement ring Whether you’re more of a traditional bride or a nontraditional bride, there are plenty of engagements rings out there to choose from. Maybe you want a unique gemstone engagement ring, with multiple colors. Or a simple vintage-inspired design. From colorful center stones and modern-inspired designs to vintage metal and rose gold,…
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In this article, Diamonds by Raymond Lee of Boca Raton presents to you an array of Fancy Pink Diamond Bracelets, which come in an array of diamond shapes and cuts. All of the diamond bracelets featured here have a fancy pink diamond center cut with white and fancy pink diamond halo settings in an 18k…
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Diamonds are forever, is how the saying goes. We all know these are valued precious stones and have at least a good idea of all the reasons why that might be so. However, not all of us can identify the four main characteristics of diamonds and why they are important in the process of selecting…
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There are just about a million decisions and plans to be made for a wedding – regardless of where the event of a lifetime will take place. However, if you are planning to have your wedding in South Florida that initial decision may be even more difficult! There is an infinite number of fairytale white…
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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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Selecting something unique for your wedding day’s something blue is easy when you decide to make it jewelry! There are infinite possibilities for every style and budget. From subtle stud earrings to large flashy necklaces with precious stone pendants, something blue can be a detail or the main event when it comes to your wedding…
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WHY CHOOSE A PRINCESS CUT DIAMOND FOR AN ENGAGEMENT RING Anyone browsing for rings, especially engagement rings have definitely come across the sparkling “Princess Cut” but not everyone knows the meaning of this term. Actually is not something complicated, it is simply one type of diamond cut, and has been popular choice for many many…
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How Millennials are Changing the Face of Luxury Shopping The millennial generation, or Generation Y, may be hard to define in terms of birth years. But, it is clear this new generation dictates many of the current fashion trends. Luxury shopping in Boca Raton has been used as a guide to compose this data. Though…
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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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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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What is the most expensive cut for a diamond? Would we surprise you by answering that it’s NOT a rare, antique, or proprietary cut? Instead, it’s actually the most popular diamond cut found around the world: the round brilliant! But why is the round brilliant the most expensive diamond cut? Its popularity certainly has a…
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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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We love fancy shape diamond engagement rings! What are fancy shape diamonds? Anything that isn’t a round diamond! Everything from emerald cuts to heart shaped diamonds are considered a specialty fancy shape, and each has its own magnificent properties. Today, we want to highlight our favorite fancy shape diamond engagement rings – one from each…
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How does shape affect the price of a diamond? Truth be told, this is a question our grooms ask more often than our brides. For the ladies, they have a cut – maybe two – that they’re drawn to, and the rest of the engagement ring budget should be arranged around that preference. For the…
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Love oval diamond engagement rings? So do we! This particular shape is one of our favorite “fancy” diamond shapes. What’s a fancy diamond shape? Any diamond shape that isn’t round! Cushion cuts, emerald cuts, princess cuts, marquise cuts, radiant cuts, pear shapes, heart shapes, and – of course – ovals are all fancy shapes! This…
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If you’ve been following along with our diamond shapes guides, welcome back! If you’re new, welcome! So far we’ve covered pear shaped diamonds and Old European cut diamonds. Today, it’s about time we got down to round brilliant diamond facts. History The round brilliant diamond might be known today as the classic diamond shape, but it…
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Pear shaped diamonds are due for a comeback. We’ve been in favor of this for years. And 2016 might just be the year we finally see a resurgence in the popularity of this under-appreciated diamond shape. Related: 2016 Engagement Ring Trends But before you’re ready to say yes to a pear shape, you need to…
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In the world of jewelry and diamonds, we often delve into technical speak without even realizing it. And while industry jargon is quickly learned, it’s one of the biggest hurdles first time diamond buyers face when shopping. It’s frustrating to approach the shopping experience expecting to be treated as an equal, someone who deserves to…
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The holidays are a perfect time to talk wedding bands. If you’re planning a wedding, you may have agreed to keep this Christmas small – little, meaningful gifts to each other to set aside more money for the wedding budget. And a great way to commemorate your first (and likely only!) engaged Christmas is by…
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Choosing the perfect engagement ring is easy. Finding the right wedding band to pair it with? That’s a different story. Many of our prestige designer lines like Verragio and Simon G. include matching sets. So when you or your fiancé pick out your engagement ring, you can take note of whether or not that particular…
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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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Are you shopping for an engagement ring? Or perhaps just starting to browse? You’ve come to the right place. Not only do we sell some of the hottest designer lines, antique and estate engagement rings, but we’ve got some great advice to boot. At least we think so. When you first start looking through engagement…
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Buying a diamond isn’t necessarily “cheap” no matter how you define it.Diamonds are expensive, whether you’re spending $1000 or $10,000. They are a precious gemstone, and the supply is tightly controlled. However, their beauty and longevity remain unquestioned by millions, and in our opinion diamonds are fabulous and we love them. So, when you’re looking to score…
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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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Diamonds have the distinction of being the most popular precious gems and if you were lucky enough to be born in April, they are your special stone. Diamonds are graded on a scientific scale that gauges their cut, color, clarity and carats. Simulated diamonds are becoming more and more common and some of them are…
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Are Brown Diamonds Real Mined Diamonds? Scientists have researched the origin of brown colored diamonds. Brown diamonds, recently but successfully marketed as “Chocolate Diamonds” by LeVian, have a brown color because of irradiation, nickel impurities and lattice defects. Lattice defects caused by pressure that exceeds tolerance of the crystals’ “yield strength,” causing strain hardening. This…
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If you have jewelry that you never wear or is broken, you may want to consider selling it. This is why it is important to understand the different options you have for selling your jewelry. With this, you should also understand the benefits and drawbacks of choosing these options. Online Jewelry Buyers You see commercials…
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Celebrities are larger than life. You love them not only for their talents, whether they’re singers, actors, dancers or performers of some other sort, you love them for their extravagant lifestyles. Celebrities make big bucks entertaining the masses, so the can afford to buy some seriously breathtaking goodies. There’s no question in your mind, you’d…
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“When you know, you know.” That’s what one source close to Kaley Cuoco said regarding Cuoco’s engagement to tennis star Ryan Sweeting. What a whirlwind of a relationship! After only 3 months of dating, the Big Bang Theory star is making her wedding plans! Couco, 27, said yes to Sweeting, 26, on Wednesday, September 25. “Flying high, I…
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Diamonds have captured the imagination of civilizations since the dawn of humanity. Since the early 1800s, the popularity of diamonds has grown reliably year after year. Although part of this is due effective and expansive marketing techniques from diamond miners, a great deal can be attributed to the industrial revolution. Diamonds have a wide range…
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It is not hard to sell jewelry Boca Raton, as there are a number of jewelry shops, precious metal dealerships and pawn shops that are more than willing to purchase all types of jewelry. Unfortunately, many people do not make as much money from their jewelry sale as they could have. Following are three simple…
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The emerald cut diamond comes from a cut that was originally used for cutting emeralds. The shape is rectangular and is step-cut with cropped corners. Sharp corners are weaker and can break and chip more easily. When a diamond shape is step-cut, it is square or rectangular with rectilinear facets that are parallel to the…
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Christie’s This week Christie’s features one and only one fine jewelry sale ‘Jewellery’ Sale no. 8967 at the London, South Kensington location on June 19th (although we’re currently stalking the Vintage Couture handbags and accessories sale for pre owned luxury handbags along with our sister company.) Luckily, a Christie’s sale never disappoints, and even just…
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For well over a century, Van Cleef & Arpels has spelled romance in jewelry. The Van Cleef love story began in 1895 when Estelle Arpels and Alfred Van Cleef declared their deep passion and love for all things beautiful into the creation of jewels that would befit celebrities and royalty, most especially those lucky in…
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In exciting huge diamond news, Sotheby’s NY will auction a 74.9 carat diamond on April 17th .The gargantuan sparkling majesty will be part of 399 other items sold, and is potentially flawless. The pear-shaped diamond is expected to be worth between $9 and $12 million. According to Sotheby’s this is the most important white diamond…
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