Solitaire vs halo engagement ring – has there ever been a more contentious, mud-slinging debate? Oh… Well the good news is, given the choice between both of these options, any bride would be happy to choose one or the other. They’re both incredibly beautiful options for your engagement ring, and both will have everyone (especially…
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Today we’re celebrating Wedding Wednesday with some Simon G engagement rings that will knock your socks off. We love Simon G engagement rings so much we carry these delectable goodies at both locations: Raymond Lee Jewelers and Diamonds by Raymond Lee. What makes Simon G engagement rings so special? The brand, founded by Simon Ghanimian…
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Platinum 1ctw Diamond Tahitian Pearl Dangle Earrings These Drop Dangle Earrings are an amazing find. They feature round Tahitian Pearls with round cut and baguette cut diamonds. These dangle earrings are made with Platinum and secure safely with post friction backs. Hurry before they’re gone! Matching ring and necklace are available! See SKU: R3768 and…
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When it comes to diamonds, two main questions pop into everyone’s mind first. One: “How many carats?” Two: “How much?” But it usually takes some time to get to one of our favorite questions: “What determines a diamond’s price?” As diamond experts, we know (and are happy to tell everyone and anyone who listens) that…
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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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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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For the first time ever, an engagement ring designer wants to make your custom ring the easiest process in the world. No more hemming and hawing over the specific changes you need to make to take your ring from unique to one of a kind! Tacori engagement rings strive to make you a Tacori Girl…
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Tacori engagement rings look fabulous with pretty much any shape diamond center stone, as we’ve mentioned before. And last week, we got to show off a few of our favorite princess cut diamond Tacori settings. Well, today we’re back and feeling majorly inspired by Tacori’s gorgeous new #TacoriGirl love story, starring none other than a mouthwatering oval…
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Tacori engagement rings come in pretty much every diamond shape you could imagine. And if the setting you love doesn’t default to the shape you want, Tacori makes it easy as 1-2-3 to create the custom Tacori engagement ring of your dreams with their No Modification Charge Policy. What does that mean? 1) Center Stone…
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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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Verragio 0.25ctw Diamond Engagement Ring Setting For the ultimate in modern engagement ring styles, look no further than the halo setting. The halo setting is the quintessential blend of sleek and new design, with touches of classic and timeless elements. This particular ring fits a round diamond, the size of your choice, and has a…
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The princess cut diamond has been a hot contender for most popular diamond shape for about a decade now. While the classic round brilliant still holds the #1 spot, and cushion cut diamonds vie for attention, the princess cut with its bright hearts and arrow facets, sharp corners, and clean modernity still captures the heart…
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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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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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Earlier this week, we talked about different terms we use when describing, selling, and buying diamonds. And while that list is far from comprehensive, it makes a great jumping off point for a subcategory of diamond jargon that’s earned a post all its own: diamond clarity. Clarity isn’t quite as complicated to discuss as, say,…
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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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At long last, Diamonds by Raymond Lee is officially open. Around this time last year, the Josephson family was eyeing the forlorn abandoned Boca Diner. The longtime institution had closed its doors, leaving behind an empty building in bad need of major repairs (possibly a bulldozer.) Meanwhile, thirty years of success at RLJ opened our…
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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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A. Jaffe Engagement rings now at Diamonds by Raymond Lee Now that Diamonds by Raymond Lee is live online, we’re eager to chat more about our premium designer brands. And while we’re excited to debut even more gorgeous rings at our SHINE grand opening on February 25th, we’re already giddy to show off the beautiful…
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When it comes to diamonds, customer trust is our number one priority. It’s also the biggest factor that influences our newest generation of diamond buyers. And it’s so important, we’re opening up an entirely new store just to cater to this need. #gabrielny ?? A photo posted by Diamonds By Raymond Lee (@diamondsbyraymondlee) on Jan…
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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. After yesterday’s lovely…
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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. Today, let’s chat…
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Who doesn’t love a good halo? At this point, the design is more than a trend – it’s a bridal staple. Like a pear shape, or a cathedral setting, or white gold. The halo has simply been accepted into the canon of bridal and engagement ring styles. And each jeweler or designer puts their own…
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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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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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We love diamonds, have we ever mentioned that? We love our large diamonds, our important diamonds, our GIA diamonds, our antique diamonds and vintage diamonds. We especially love fancy colored diamonds. When we buy fancy colored diamonds at a show, or people sell fancy colored diamonds in our Boca showroom, it’s always exciting. When it…
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Engagement Rings in Boca Raton have one major requirement: they need to be luxurious. Luckily, we’ve cornered the market on luxury bridal. We’ve slowly been adding to our ranks of designers, adding A. Jaffe, Gabriel NY, Ever & Ever, Uneek, Simon G. and Verragio to our showcases over the past few years. In fact, our…
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The round brilliant diamond is by far and away the most popular diamond shape. This shape defines “classic.” When people think of an engagement ring, so often the first image that pops into their head is of the round brilliant solitaire. The beauty and timelessness of this particular shape secures it the number one spot, with…
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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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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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Alright, we’ve already covered diamond carats and diamond cut, today we’re back with everything you need to know about diamond clarity. Diamond Clarity is determined by the presence or absence of flaws in or on the diamond. The rarest of diamonds have perfect clarity, and are internally and externally flawless. The majority of diamond have some degree of…
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With cases and cases full of the most beautiful engagement rings Boca Raton has to offer, we fall in love on a daily basis. Round brilliant, pear shaped, emerald cuts and radiants compete for our affection constantly, but a steady stream of new diamonds (because we buy engagement rings) means we never have to officially pick…
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Whether you are looking for the perfect engagement ring or you are simply searching for a new set of diamond earrings, it is a good idea to know the difference between the most popular diamond cuts out there. There literally are dozens of different available cuts, but these 10 cuts are the ones that are…
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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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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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One of the most frequent questions we get on our Facebook page is “How much would this cost with a __ carat diamond?” It’s usually in reference to one of our s-t-u-n-n-i-n-g Verragio, Uneek, or Gabriel & Co. engagement ring mountings, all of which are set with cubic zirconia until they are purchased. Though occasionally…
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We’re back today with another installment of engagement rings we’ve hand picked to suit your budget! If you’re looking to spend $6,000 on an engagement ring, you have a world of options. We’ve gone through some of our ready to wear rings, along with semi-mountings from our Uneek and Verragio lines. We’ve kept the semi-mountings…
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As 2014 (quickly!) comes to an end, we’ve got our sights set eagerly on 2015. But we also don’t want to neglect these last, magical weeks of the year. So we do want to wrap up our 2014 with some reflection, review, and plenty of sparkle. And normally we reserve all of our “best of”…
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A pink diamond is not often the first thing that comes to mind when someone asks about a luxury jewelry piece. However, when that colored diamond is the Sotheby’s Pink Diamond that just sold for a cool $17.8 million, pink becomes fashionable in the high end circles. For comparison, a blue and pink diamond ring…
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What does a 2 carat engagement ring look like? Well, that depends. Carat only measures a diamond’s weight – you need to factor in color, cut, clarity, and the diamond’s shape to answer that question. That’s before we even dip a toe into the ocean of different engagement ring settings. However curious minds do wonder,…
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Colored diamonds are found in nature and also created in the laboratory. The GIA (better known as the Gemological Institute of America) states that one out of every 10,000 diamonds is colored naturally. There are 27 hues that appear naturally in diamonds, according to the GIA. Pressure and varying degrees of radiation can impact the…
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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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Sometimes we just get a craving for larger than average diamonds. That’s not to say that some of our favorite rings of all time have been under 2 carats – quite the contrary, and many of our Facebook fans agree! However, when we get in a big batch of big diamonds, it’s hard not to…
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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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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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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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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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