When it comes to diamonds, a wealth of information is available at your fingertips. And it’s a good thing, considering they are simultaneously the most popular gemstone and the most difficult to shop for. We aren’t shy about sharing how to get a great deal on a diamond, nor so we have any issues telling…
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Today’s countdown to 2016 includes a very colorful top 10 – our fancy colored diamonds! These gorgeous confections are perfect for brides who want something different, but still luxurious. We can customize any of our designer settings with fancy colored diamond center stones (and most of them with fancy accents too.) But a lot of…
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Everything looks better in pink – especially diamonds. No diamond sparks excitement and admiration like the pink diamond. As the creme de la creme of gems, it bestows an aura of wealth, luxury and status to its owner. It should come as no surprise, then, that some pink diamonds have fetched the biggest dollar figures…
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If you follow us on social media, you know that we’ve been gearing up for the opening of our brand new store, Diamonds by Raymond Lee. On Friday, August 7th 2015, the Josephson family welcomed Boca Raton Mayor Susan Haynie, along with City Council VIP’s and Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce executives to the groundbreaking…
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We have all have some basic ideas about what diamonds are, where they come from, their value, and what they look like. Some may even understand the intricacies of the 4-C’s of color, cut, clarity and carat weight. The reality of diamonds however, may be a bit different than what we understand them to be.…
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Wear, Profit, Repeat Now that the economy is back on the upswing, investors are looking for new ways to protect and increase their hard-earned money. Many financial experts recommend diamonds. Values fluctuate based on supply and demand (and rough diamond prices are pretty low this year), but pricing scales have lacked uniformity. Individual appraisals are…
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Happy Earth Day 2015! If you’re an eco-conscious shopper, concerned with the health of the planet and responsibly sourced diamonds, you’ve come to the right place. Today’s couples value beauty and ethics. To some, the 4 C’s matter just as much as where a diamond comes from. This evolution of conscious shopping gave rise to companies like…
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A funny thing happens to us, oh a few times a week. Our social team’s photos are so mesmerizing, so breathtaking, and so popular on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest, that they tend to spread. And not always with attribution. It’s frustrating to our wonderful photographers, on a creative basis – a lot more goes into…
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Not too long ago, our GIA Graduate Gemologist Richard was featured in a Sun Sentinel article on lab grown diamonds. A lab grown diamond is exactly what it sounds like – a diamond created in a lab by growing a diamond chemically identical to a mined diamond. Lab created diamonds are real diamonds in every way…
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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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Does that joke ever get old? Nope! Especially not now that we know whose derriere inspired the bard of butts. And what a coincidence, she happens to be a huge fan of huge diamonds. And she’s obviously not the only one. We’re obsessed with the larger than average rocks, and we love to snap up…
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14k White Gold Round Brilliant Diamonds Gents Ring Style 14k White Gold Round Brilliant Diamonds Gents Ring Material 14k White Gold Diamond Details Approx. 0.20ctw of Round Brilliant Diamonds, G in color and VS in clarity Ring Dimensions 0.87″ x 0.26″ x 0.87″ Ring Size 8 (Can be sized) Total Weight 4.4dwt or 6.8g Additional…
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We love Canada and Canadians. Canadian inventors have given us IMAX Theatres, Trivial Pursuit and The Wonderbra. They’ve keep us smiling with people like Michael J. Fox and Jim Carrey. They kept us informed with people like Peter Jennings. They have given us hockey and their own special kind of bacon. Other than Justin Bieber,…
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Platinum 18k Yellow and Rose Gold 106″ Diamonds by The Yard Necklace Style Platinum 18k Yellow and Rose Gold 106″ Diamonds by The Yard Necklace Material Platinum & 18k yellow and rose gold (Tri-Tone) Diamonds Details Approximately 19.89ctw of Round Brilliant Diamonds, J/K in color and SI-I in clarity Total Weight 42.9g (27.6dwt) Necklace Length…
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Platinum 2.47ctw Diamonds By The Yard 16″ Necklace Style Diamonds By The Yard Necklace Material Platinum Diamond Details Round Cut Bezel Set Diamonds, Approx. 2.47ctw Diamond Color H/I Diamond Clarity SI-I1 Total Weight 3.7dwt (5.8g) Necklace Length Chain is 16” Clasp Lobster Clasp Comes with Raymond Lee Jewelers Presentation Box This Platinum 2.47ctw Diamonds By…
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14k White Gold Pear Shaped Lemon Quartz Ring With Diamonds Style 14k White Gold Pear Shaped Lemon Quartz Ring With Diamonds Material 14k White Gold Diamonds Approximately 2.0ctw of Diamonds. Diamond Color is G/H and Clarity is VS. Gemstone Lemon Quartz; 1.25” x 0.75” Size 8.5 (can be sized) Total Weight 19.6g (12.6dwt) Measurements 1.5”…
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There was an epic battle of auction houses this week in Geneva and diamonds were the weapons of choice. Sotheby’s and Christie’s held auctions that garnered world-wide attention one day apart, on May 13th and May 14th respectively. When most think of Sotheby’s they think of England, and for good reason. That is where the fourth longest continuously…
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You can make a substantial amount of money by selling diamond jewelry that you no longer need or want. Depending on when a particular item was made, the size, color and number of diamonds used and the other material used in the jewelry item (i.e. gold, sterling silver, platinum, titanium, etc.) a diamond necklace, ring,…
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Another huge diamond has been found at the Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro, Arkansas. Perhaps we should start calling the Crater of Diamonds State Park the new Las Vegas! Just throw your shovel out there and see where it lands. Some will win and some will lose. The last extremely large diamond found…
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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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There is a reason why cats like shiny things: shiny things are cool. The same can be said for people’s attraction to diamonds. Whether it’s the savvy marketing campaign that has positioned the diamond as the quintessential indicator of undying love, or the opulence that is associated with the gemstone, diamonds have seized our popular…
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When it comes to reselling jewelry with diamonds, it’s easy to think that the item will at least earn what was paid for it due to the fact of having diamonds incorporated in the item. Unfortunately, these same sellers learn the hard way that diamonds and diamond jewelry are also subject to the same rules…
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Individuals who buy or sell diamonds in Boca Raton or the surrounding areas, should know as much as possible about the cut and quality of the diamonds in question. If they have rough cut diamonds and are looking to sell, they must remember that up to 60 percent of the diamond’s total weight can be…
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14k White Gold, Diamonds and Pearls Pin Style 14k White Gold, Diamonds and Pearls Pin Material 14K White Gold Diamonds Approx. 1 ctw, Round cut, color GH and clarity of VS Gemstones Cluster of Pearls measuring 6.33mm each Pin Measurements 1.75″ x 1.25″ x 0.60″ Retail $2995 Total Weight 18.7g (12 dwt)
The discovery of two 106 CT diamonds in Lesotho, South Africa is presumably one of the most exceptional discoveries that have ever happened in time. Gem diamond, a miner based in London, made the discovery sometime towards the end of January, and reports on the description of the diamonds indicate that they are in a…
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18k White Gold and Diamonds With Precious Stones Bee Pin Style White Gold Bee Pin Material 18K White Gold Diamonds Approximately 1ctw of Diamonds, HI in Color, VS in Clarity Gemstone Bee’s Thorax is aRuby and Bee’s Abdomen is a Blue Sapphire and a Yellow Citrine Total Weight 5.6dwt (8.7g) Measurement 1″ long x 1.37″…
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Argyle Diamonds closed bids Oct. 2, 2013 for their coveted pink & red diamonds shown in Japan. Of the 64 newly cut diamonds, 58 are pink, three red diamonds and three blue diamonds. There are few diamond mines in the world producing red diamonds at this time, but if your love is of the intensity…
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Forbes Magazine has listed the beautiful booming Boca Raton as a community with some of the most extravagant and expensive gated communities in the whole United States. You know if the owners can afford to live in this lavish beyond Beverly Hills style then their jewelry must be in a word, fab! We here at…
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The jewelry industry is changing. Diamonds are now being valued by jewelers in a similar fashion as valuing gold. If you have old diamonds and gold, now is the perfect time to sell it. If you have invested in diamonds before, now is the time to earn the returns you have hoped for. Worldwide interest…
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Diamonds are unquestionably one of the most coveted items in the world. In addition to their vast usefulness in mining and other heavy industries, they are also one of the most commonly used items in engagement and anniversary rings, and are synonymous with class and sophistication. One of the reasons why diamonds are so in…
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Diamonds are regarded as symbols of treasured memories either for marriage or family heritage. This is where the famous line “Diamonds are forever” is coined because the history of the acquisition of the gem is oftentimes more valuable than the price itself. However, with the rising cost of living and unpredictable turns in the economy,…
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Military body armor will continue seeing design fluctuations just like changes in weaponry and technology will also see advancements. These advancements are about to see some more headway, according to what some experts are saying in the area of body armor. One of the greatest benefits to the advancements of body armor’s designs in addition…
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Diamonds are loved and valued the world over. Taking proper care of your diamonds is the best way of making them last longer. Here are a few tips that any diamond owner in Boca Raton can follow to give your diamonds that extra shine.
Diamonds are one of the most popular gifts money can buy. Whether it is for an engagement ring or another special occasion, diamonds make a statement that few other gifts can make. In fact, demand for diamonds is increasing dramatically year after year. Despite the financial crisis of 2008 and the global economic slowdown, diamond…
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The jewelry box in your home is actually one of the greatest treasures that you can look up to. A part from defining your economic status in society, jewelry can also be a wonderful way of preparing for the future. Think about that diamond watch or golden ring that cost almost more than everything else…
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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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The situation happens more frequently that people want to admit. A happy marriage goes on for decades. Then, a husband passes away or the marriage ends, and the wife finds herself with a property, a stack of bills, and a need to get the estate settled as quickly as possible. The statement that diamonds are…
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If you’re in the market for a natural pink diamond, now might be the time to act. The Argyle Diamond mine that yields more than 90 percent of the world’s supply is rumored to close in 2020. In fact, the cost of colorful diamonds is rising across the board as collectors scramble to invest in…
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Diamonds are one of the most desirable commodities ever discovered by humanity. They have often served as one of the most prized and valued possessions by families and individuals for generations, and it is easy to understand why. Diamonds are stunningly beautiful, and for many successful marriages, a diamond ring symbolizes the love and bond…
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Do you need to sell diamonds in Boca Raton? Make sure you go to a reputable diamond buyer. The most reputable buyers typically have a strong, well-established community presence and a good reputation in town. They are recognized names and they put their business out there for everyone to see. If someone is trying to…
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14k White Gold Diamonds By The Yard Necklace Style 14k White Gold Diamonds By The Yard Necklace Metal 14k White Gold Diamond Color H/I Diamond Clarity SI Total Carat Weight Approx. .80ctw Bezel Set Round Diamonds Total Item Weight 1.4dwt (2.2g) Chain 20″ 14k White Gold Chain Clasp Spring-ring clasp Comes With A Raymond Lee…
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Diamonds are forever expensive. Planet Earth’s insatiable appetite for diamonds continues to go rampant. Despite the increase of annual diamond production, prices for gem-quality diamonds are still soaring higher and higher. DeBeers, Alrosa, Rio Tinto, Diavik, and other diamond mining companies are having a hard time producing enough supply to keep up with the world’s…
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Deep in Southern India tales of stones growing in the ground like carrots or turnips surfaced among the merchants. Using carob seeds as a counter weight merchants would weigh glimmering stones in the Indian sun and determine worth by the unit of measure carats as is still done today. So began the diamond trade across…
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14k White Gold Engagement Ring Mounting With Diamonds Style 14k White Gold Engagement Ring Mounting With Diamonds Setting Six Prong Setting Measurements .95″ Length .80″ Width .15″ Height Shank Tapers to 2.7mm Diamond Color H/I Diamond Clarity VS Diamond Weight Approximately 0.30ctw of Round Diamonds in Setting Total Weight 3.5dwt (5.3g) Size Size 5.5 Additional…
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Are you looking to sell diamonds in Boca Raton? There is definitely money to be made in selling your old, unused diamonds. Unlike selling gold or silver jewelry, where gems like diamonds will be removed and returned to you, since the buyer is only purchasing the metal, selling diamonds means you don’t have to take…
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At the American Astronomical Society Division for Planetary Sciences conference in Denver, research was presented about other planets containing diamonds. These planets’ atmospheres contain the right temperatures and pressure to have carbon in the form of diamonds, according to Mona Delitsky of California Specialty Engineering in Pasadena California, and also Kevin Baines of the University…
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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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Last month, an event hosted in Hong Kong introduced jewelry investors and makers to a rare collection of diamonds collected from Rio Tinto’s Argyle mine located in Western Australia. Guests were hand picked to attend the event and were given the chance to view the gorgeous pink diamonds displayed. Attendees were the best and the…
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