For men fashion and accessories, specifically, jewelry can be difficult to find. While the fashion world tends to provide women with infinite options and styles – every season – many men find it difficult to portray their sense of self. Accessories are the easiest way to establish your style and change up any outfit regardless…
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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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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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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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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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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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Rose gold watches are a stylish choice for any watch lover. We can’t get enough of this warm gold alloy, and our favorite luxury watch brands all seem to have their own form of rose gold watches. We buy them as fast as we can, whether they’re a newer Ballon Bleu or a vintage Patek…
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Solitaire engagement rings are a frequent topic of discussion around here. Usually we’re discussing their merits compared to halo engagement rings. See: Solitaire vs. Halo Engagement Rings Halo vs. Solitaire Engagement Rings Halo or No Halo? And yep, we’ve written even more! But today we’re here to talk about solitaires and nothing but solitaires. In…
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May’s birthstone is the lovely, verdant emerald and we’re green with envy for every May baby who gets to rock this beautiful birthstone. Emeralds have been treasured for millennia, dating back to 300 BC when the first emerald were discovered in Egypt. Today, the vast majority of emeralds come from Colombia (we are not aggressive…
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Ah, the eternal comparison: the solitaire vs halo engagement ring. The much contested and hotly debated superior engagement ring style still isn’t clear. Brides seem torn between the two, with passionate feelings about either style. Some of our laid-back brides like both, and can’t decide between the two, leaving it up to their intended to…
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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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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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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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And we’re not talking your average diamond here. Joseph Lau, of property firm Chinese Estates Holdings, snapped up two diamonds headlining major Geneva auctions at Sotheby’s and Christie’s last week. Lau, who is a Hong Kong real estate maven and “fugitive from justice” (for evading a 5 year jail sentence for bribery and money laundering…
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1. Clearly the Hope Diamond ranks high on the top 10 list, not only because of its size as the world’s largest cut diamond but also because of a curse it carries. A number of previous owners of the large stone have met untimely deaths or tragedy without any connection except the fact that they…
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Spotlight On: The Invisible Setting Yesterday, as we showed off some of our favorite Art Deco inspired engagement rings, a common feature among them was invisibly set stones. This style of setting was pioneered and perfected by Van Cleef & Arpels before they patented it in 1933. Today, we see the invisible setting spread through…
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Well well well, the Emmy’s actually wrapped up on time last night! We can thank a merciless “wrap it up” music start time, predictable winners, and a charming (if slightly inconsistent) hosting by Andy Samberg. We also were robbed of much red carpet coverage thanks to the NFL, who inexplicably held their post-game show on the…
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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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Treated sapphires and treated rubies are prevalent on the jewelry scene. You’ll see them in our store in our estate jewelry pieces (especially the rubies) and on smaller gemstone designs. Most of our large sapphire rings and earrings are untreated, because of the value of the piece. But heat treated gems are a gorgeous, less…
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Sometimes, when you see a ring, the only logical thing you can do is screenshot it, send it to your best friend, and caption it “Dead.” While our rocks have been known to cause heart palpitations, we’re hoping to avoid any literal death-by-diamond incidents. And we don’t mean that in the Instagram sense of literal.…
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Before we head out for a weekend of celebration, we’re wrapping up the week at our showroom, playing dress up with our many customers who don’t have work today. And the name of the game is patriotic bling today! So while we will be closed tomorrow to observe Independence Day, we are open today until…
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One of the most magical moments of your wedding day is finally slipping that band on your finger when you say “I Do.” The wedding band signifies forever – an unbroken circle that represents the everlasting quality of your love. A band worn on the left finger symbolizes that you are married. If it’s been…
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Using brighter tones with calmer tones of aquamarine creates a cooling effect. Jewelry can contrast to add a touch of heat, or blend using a more vibrant shade of the same color. Maybe you think you do not have the skill to put a sensational summer look together? Using three different styles from this 2015 Summer Fashion collection,…
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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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We’ve seen some pretty incredible pieces of jewelry in our day. With the many jewelry shows we attend and our obsession with following the best of the industry on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook, we see stunning jewelry every single day. And that’s before we even take a peek into any of our own showcases! And…
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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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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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10. Super Bowl XLIV – New Orleans Saints This design is great, helped no doubt by having a lovely, ornate logo that’s been used in jewelry for centuries. But the Fleur de Lis aside, we love that they chose yellow gold (as opposed to the more en vogue white metals) as a nod to their…
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Think of the color of deep red wines, the exciting sparkling visual satisfaction of their pomagranate red/brown tones, the perfect color, marsala, to develop the foundation of our spring 2015 fashion color palette. This is the time of year when jewelers and vendors for high-end luxury jewelry, leather bags, and shoes are busily coordinating their…
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The use of birthstones in jewelry makes the piece more personal. The tradition and folklore of a birthstone is associated with magical and mystical powers, such as a source of protection to ward of evil and/or to bring good luck to the wearer. During the Middle Ages, some gems were thought to evoke extreme power…
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Do you have your heart set on an antique engagement ring, but there isn’t a family heirloom that will be passed down to you? Fortunately, you can find a selection of antique engagement rings to choose from at a local jewelry shop, such as Raymond Lee Jewelers. Before you set out to buy an antique…
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Cartier at the Bienalle The Arts in Paris Bienalle takes place every two years. From its inception in 1962, the object of the event was to, according to the founders, “create an event where the beauty of the objects displayed would rival that of the women who would visit the exhibition.” Though every year —…
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You may have heard of the Hope Diamond, but have you heard of the Queen Isabella Emerald, the Delong Star Ruby, or the Eagle Diamond? Let’s explore some of these interesting gemstones that made history. The Hope Diamond Perhaps the most famous gemstone in the world is the Hope Diamond, a huge blue diamond that…
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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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Jewelry has always been a big part of the Hollywood lifestyle, but in ten particular films, it was upgraded from wardrobe accessory to starring role. Seven necklaces, an earring, a pin, and a ring: each piece of jewelry on this list served an important purpose in the plots of these star-studded movies, which range from…
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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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Fun Fact: Do you know that one of our most popular posts of all time is 5 Creative Ways to Ask Your Bridesmaids? Well now you do! And seeing as it’s been inspiring brides-to-be for nearly two years, we figured it’s time to share some more girly, glamorous goodness with the newly engaged! Since we…
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If you’ve ever attended the auction of a personal collection of jewelry, you know these events are surrounded with a certain mystique and sense of excitement. While you can any special piece of jewelry for its own uniqueness, adding the story of its famous owner seems to add more sparkle to any jewel. Over the…
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Never was such intricately crafted jewel encrusted novel items of beauty ever created as in the Russian Faberge jeweled eggs created for the Emperor and his family in the late 1880s. Precisely when the Bolsheviks were steaming toward violent overthrow and assassination of the entire royal family, the most beautiful Faberge eggs were being created…
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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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Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and the clock is ticking to find a way to show your sweetie how much you love them. Roses and chocolates are cliché, but jewelry always impresses. Here are the top ten pieces of jewelry to give your sweetie this February 14th. 1. Upgraded Wedding Ring – If you’ve been…
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No matter if your style is big and bold or simple and classic, every jewelry collection needs a variety of stones that mix and match for custom looks. From classic pearls to trendy onyx, here are the top ten stones every stylish jewelry wardrobe needs. Diamonds: Diamonds are true classics and no jewelry wardrobe is…
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Christmas celebrations are around the corner. The date is fast approaching and preparations are underway. For some, it is business as usual. However for others, it is a day to do the extraordinary. Many are hopping from one jeweler to another, all in the name of looking for the best Christmas wreaths. Wreaths are a…
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Who’s ready for some cranberry relish tomorrow? We know we are (along with turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, pie, etc.) But rather than perfectly accompanying your turkey, today’s cranberry perfectly complements your wedding. We love this rich, festive hue and think it’s the perfect wedding palette component for late autumn and winter weddings. The rich tone…
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The holidays are quickly approaching, and along with chilly weather, yummy food and visits from family comes extra expenses. Holiday expenses never seem to just include gifts either. There are decorations, food, and travel costs as you shuttle from party to party or even bigger travel expenses if you will be going long distances to…
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Vincent Boucher, a financier from Montreal, and the holder of degrees in political science, aerospace engineering and physics, is the owner of a world record breaking gemstone. It is known as a Paraiba tourmaline, so named after the region in Brazil where these jewels are mined. Boucher, a former employee with the Canadian Space Agency,…
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