Here at Diamonds by Raymond Lee, we spend our days assisting couples in selecting the perfect rings to symbolize their love and commitment for one another. We help design rings that capture each individual’s unique style and personality. No matter what type of ring you’re looking for, whether it be nontraditional or traditional style, we…
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Celebrating the Comeback of the Cartier Panthere W25022B9 Everything that’s old is new again and the Cartier Panthere W25022B9 Yellow Gold Ladies Watch is no exception. This watch was first introduced in 1984 but was recently resurrected due to popular demand. It features a sleek and elegant design, and, of course, the famous Cartier name.…
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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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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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Diamonds Are Forever: Engagement Rings Throughout The Years If you like it, put a ring on it. Few traditions can claim to be such a big part of our culture that they have a Beyoncé song dedicated to them, but engagement rings can. They’re symbols of love so closely associate with marriage that they’re practically…
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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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Eternity bands are one of our all time favorite pieces of jewelry. They’re a staple in our bridal case, but even as right hand rings they can steal the show. And nothing does this better than a HUGE eternity band. An eternity band is a ring with stones – typically diamonds – that go all…
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Marquise diamonds catch a bad rap. They’re stereotyped as outdated, or maybe more difficult to shop for (we’ll explain that later.) But, like all great things in fashion and jewelry, marquise diamonds are due for a comeback. Thanks to the cyclical nature of both industries, what’s old is new again. The 90’s have been back…
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Tacori engagement rings always take our breath away, but today they’re giving us heart palpitations too. Sometimes, you just need some good old fashioned engagement ring eye candy, and Tacori is definitely up to task. Tacori engagement rings are the perfect blend between Old World style and California cool. It’s no surprise, considering Haig Tacorian…
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How does shape affect engagement ring cost? This is an interesting question, and one we’re more than happy to answer. Specifically, how does diamond shape affect an engagement ring’s cost? Because in reality, your engagement ring setting could be virtually any shape with minimal difference in cost, as long as the other materials (metals and…
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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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Tacori engagement rings scream summer. They sizzle, they capture all attention, and they shine BRIGHT. We’re obsessed with our Tacori rings, whether we’re admiring them solo (just the engagement ring) or playing dress up and stacking their coordinating diamond wedding rings until we run out of fingers. But what makes Tacori engagement rings so perfect…
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Henri Daussi engagement rings speak to the heart of the modern, glamorous bride. With every ring more unique than the last – and every single setting designed around the perfect center diamond of your choice – it’s no wonder why Henri Daussi engagement rings look custom made. They practically are! Because every Daussi ring is…
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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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Ah, spring! It’s been official – and should remain so until June- but here in gorgeous South Florida, all bets are off by Memorial Day. It’s our own personal start of summer (we have different rules down here; it’s also ok to wear white year round.) But we’re still obsessing over the perfect spring Simon…
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Have you picked out your Mother’s Day gifts yet? Whether you’re shopping for Mom, or making your own wish list, we can’t recommend enough our stunning Mother’s Day gifts from Tacori. That’s right! One of our favorite bridal designers also creates gorgeous, California-style fine jewelry handmade in the Golden State. Each collection – which you…
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When it comes to wedding bands, we love pairing our designer engagement rings with their designer wedding band counterparts. All of our engagement ring lines, from A. Jaffe to Verragio, include both engagement rings and wedding bands (most of them also include coordinating men’s bands!) And whether you want a seamless fit or a layered…
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Verragio engagement rings are gorgeous, it’s hard to argue anything else. But we love to give plenty of reasons to support our opinion anyway. They have amazing profiles. Every individual ring is a work of art, and every collection has a style all its own. They’re a perfect fit for rose gold. No one nails…
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Every Verragio engagement ring is famous for its details. When Barry Verragio set out to design the most romantic engagement rings in the world – the first one being for his wife – he wanted every ring to represent the woman who would wear it. And because each woman’s beauty is unique to her, Verragio knew…
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One of our favorite things about henri Daussi engagement rings is how stunningly affordable they are. They’re unbelievably gorgeous and have a glamorous style all their own. But the way that Henri Daussi’s expert designers craft every setting around the center diamond makes them incredibly affordable. Every setting begins with the diamond first, and the…
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That being said, we love nothing more than comparing and contrasting our designer engagement rings. Isolating what makes one spectacular and the other jaw-dropping. Checking out the details that make them so different from one another, and seeing if any patterns or trends emerge from looking at a designer’s collection as a whole. So today,…
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Time for the top 10 round engagement rings of 2016! So far, we’ve recapped our very best… Tacori engagement rings Verragio engagement rings Henri Daussi engagement rings Cushion cut engagement rings Gabriel & Co. engagement rings A . Jaffe Engagement Rings And we can’t think of a better way to round the corner into…
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Of all our many designers – Tacori, A. Jaffe, Verragio, Henri Daussi included – Gabriel & Co. engagement rings hold a special place in our heart. This designer line, with their beautifully detailed rings, handcrafted luxury, and amazing price points, stole our hearts several years ago. We love mixing and matching Gabriel & Co. engagement…
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Henri Daussi Rings helped us make 2016 the year of the cushion cut. These fabulous engagement rings are famous for the way they use cushion cuts. Henri Daussi began his career as a diamond cutter, most famous for – you guessed it – his trademark cushion cuts. Eventually an entire engagement ring empire was built…
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Rose gold engagement rings are a “trend” we fully support. While the explosion of rose gold engagement rings on Pinterest, We Heart It, and our own personal Instagram feed is hard to ignore, this isn’t actually the first time rose gold engagement rings have basked in the glow of the bridal spotlight. Long before the…
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Henri Daussi engagement rings are among our favorites. Seriously, who could say no to their striking design, expert craftsmanship and, of course, those amazing DIAMONDS? How do we love Henri Daussi? Let us count the ways: Every ring is created specifically for the center diamond. Whether that’s your diamond or one you purchase from Henri…
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Verragio engagement rings are some of our most popular designs. In fact, they’re actually the most popular! And today we want to show off 20 of our favorite that you just have to see. 1. This beautiful, floral inspired Verragio ring is breathtaking in two-tone gold with intricate beading and diamonds lining the side profile.…
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Diamonds by Raymond Lee engagement rings are taking over the internet! Since our grand opening this February, we’ve watched (and encouraged) our gorgeous Diamonds by Raymond Lee engagement rings to blow up on Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, Tumblr, We Heart It and more. If it’s an outlet for engagement ring inspiration and #RingGoals, you can bet…
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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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One of our rings broke the internet! Again! And, just like our other most famous engagement ring captured by the one and only Engagement Ring Gurus, this gorgeous ring is one of our Verragio rings! Elle & Hello Giggles are singing its praises because, we mean, LOOK at it. But it’s more than just a pretty (inner) face.…
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Henri Daussi engagement rings only exist because of excellence in cut. The eponymous Henri Daussi Loots became known as one of the best diamond cutters in the biz because of his excellent work with heart shaped diamonds. Today though, HD is all about the cushion cut. Cushion cut diamonds are the second most popular in today’s…
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Diamonds By Raymond Lee engagement rings, as we’ve mentioned (all.the.time.) are just the best of the best. We carefully curated the perfect selection of all the major modern designers our couples want. For years, at our flagship location, Raymond Lee Jewelers, we served couples looking for their dream engagement rings. We were always happy to…
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It’s been a while since we shared our love for Gabriel & Co. engagement rings. But even when we aren’t discussing them, they’re never too far from our thoughts. How could they be? Gabriel & Co. engagement rings capture the hearts of many a Diamonds By Raymond Lee bride. Those who come in, not sure…
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If you’re looking for the perfect engagement ring, the first step is finding the perfect style. Take this engagement ring style quiz to find your perfect match in 7 easy questions What item(s) are on heavy rotation from your closet? A. Your massive collection of Anthropologie blouses, dresses and skirts B. A crocheted vintage maxi dress…
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At Diamonds by Raymond lee, we’re bringing more to you than just the very best in designer engagement and wedding rings. Yes, we are authorized retailers for the best of the best – including Tacori, Verragio, Simon G. and more. Yes, we’ve got a ridiculously awesome (and huge) showroom full of more stackable wedding rings…
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On Friday, we sat down for a chat about our gorgeous Benchmark Men’s wedding rings sold at both RLJ and Diamonds by Raymond Lee. But they aren’t the only line for the guys that we’re stocking. When we started building out our collection of designers, first at Raymond Lee Jewelers and then (by necessity) expanding…
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It’s no secret that Gabriel New York rings are some of our favorites. We adore using Gabriel & Co.’s stacking wedding rings to build beautiful bridal sets. We can’t get enough of Gabriel’s delicate diamond details and their contemporary – but timeless – mix of design elements. Read more about the Top 10 Gabriel Stacks…
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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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2015 had plenty of memorable engagement ring moments – most of which we recapped in our countdown to the new year! But 2016 is shaping up to be a banner year for engagement ring trends. At Diamonds by Raymond Lee we’re eagerly stocking up on plenty of this year’s emerging trends and adding new designs…
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18k Yellow Gold Sapphire & 0.12ctw Diamond Wedding Band Take a peek at this dainty, yet chic 18k Yellow Gold Sapphire & 0.12ctw Diamond Wedding Band. This Sapphire and Diamond Wedding band includes approximately 0.12ctw of round brilliant diamonds. The diamonds are H in color, SI-I1 in clarity. The princess cut sapphires and round diamonds are set…
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There are two weeks left in this long, crazy year that was 2015, and if you know us, you know we’re sending you out with plenty of sparkle (and welcoming you with plenty of bling, but you’ll have to stay tuned to see what we have up our sleeves!) This year, we loved watching our…
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David Yurman is one of the quintessential classic American designers. His bold pieces, graphic lines, generous use of chunky, candy colored gemstones and effortless combination of white and yellow metals make for pieces we love. And jewelry lovers agree. There’s a collectible air to David Yurman pieces. Many of our longtime customers will confirm that…
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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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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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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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Our designer engagement ring trunk show is tomorrow! We are so excited, it feels like the day before Christmas around here (though with significantly less holiday treats, but we and our waistlines are fine with that.) We’ve been stocking up on all of our fabulous designer engagement rings, with an expanded selection ready to burst…
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