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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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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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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What are the different types of engagement rings? We don’t mean the different shapes – which you can read more about here! But rather the style of the engagement ring. We throw around descriptors like “Designer engagement rings” or “Estate engagement rings” here on the blog, but how do they differ from, say, a custom…
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Are you following us on Pinterest yet? If not, you’re missing out! Especially on the Tacori engagement rings that nearly broke the internet. These gorgeous designer settings blew up on our Pinterest page, which just proves that the ladies love Tacori. And we don’t blame them! Related: Tacori Engagement Rings Our Insta Community Loves Tacori…
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Happy Earth Day to all of our readers. We’re celebrating today by admiring some of our gorgeous, eco-friendly recycled diamonds. What’s recycled jewelry? Before you start picturing creative twists on Hefty bags and last year’s Vogues, we’ll stop you. When we say recycled, we mean estate. And when we say estate, we mean – actually,…
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When prices are high and the product is complicated, scammers abound. When you’re shopping for a diamond engagement ring, the most important thing for getting a great deal is education. Once you’ve mastered the 4 C’s of diamond buying, you’re ready to start shopping. Making a large purchase can be nerve-wracking, but there are steps…
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Let’s get a few things out of the way: this is not a tirade against man made diamonds. They are an exciting addition to the millenia-old diamond trade, and they provide more options for clients. Which is always a good thing. They are fantastic options for those who prioritize sustainability and a diamond that’s conflict-free.…
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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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Happy Birthday, January babies! Your gorgeous birthstone is the perfect touch of warmth this winter (although, in South Florida, what’s winter?) This month, it’s all about garnet. Garnet, according to the American Gem Society (AGS): “signifies eternal friendship and trust and is the perfect gift for a friend. Garnet, derived from the word granatum,means seed, and is…
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2015 is quickly wrapping up, and before we sign off for New Year’s Eve, we’ve been recapping what the hottest pieces in our store were all year. Of course, our store is only half of our identity, and we take great pride in our online existence – especially for our long distance fans and clientele!…
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When you think of engagements, you probably instantly think of cheesy commercial with a totally in love couple and of course, the diamond ring. You may think that this is the way it has always been, but that is simply not the case. Actually, the most common form of betrothal token was a thimble, which…
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If you go into a jeweler to buy or sell diamonds in Boca Raton, you are probably fascinated by the wide variety and selection of these precious gems. Diamond buyers in Boca Raton are known to have collections that attract international interest from the many travelers who visit SoFla. Aside from admiring their beauty, have you…
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A Fabled History While many precious stones and jewels have captured the fancy of kings, queens, and wealthy patrons, few, if any, have ever reached the stature of worldwide fame approaching that of the Hope Diamond. Certainly, none have had the number of books and articles written about them in numbers such as those regaling…
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Vintage engagement rings are among our favorite things. Not only are they beautiful, but their history whispers of old love stories we can’t get enough of. These are rings with a past, rings worn on the hands of those who were madly in love, and maybe even dressed as flappers. Physical beauty aside, they’re good…
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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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When people think about diamonds, the first thing that usually comes to mind is “How many carats?” But you know, as someone well versed in our 4 C’s, that carat weight is only one factor that determines a diamond’s beauty and value. Each of the 4 C’s work together to determine a diamonds’ price and…
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There are certain items that are a great bargain at various times in the year. TV’s in February. Mattresses in May. Suits in June. But a little known fact is that summer time is one of the best times of the year to buy an engagement ring. Granted, we think that any time is a…
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No other gem captures the freshness of spring quite like the rich green emerald and May babies are lucky to claim it as their birthstone. The first emeralds were discovered in Egypt around 330 BC. The powerful, and remarkably beautiful, Cleopatra was fascinated with the green stones. Emeralds, which symbolized fertility and prosperity, represented exactly…
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The purchase of diamond jewelry often not only marks a great milestone in life, but also represents one of the larger financial outlays most people will make for a single item. It makes sense that most purchasers of diamonds would like to know exactly what they are getting. While a diamond may appear beautiful enough…
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The Hope Diamond is arguably the world’s most famous diamond. Like its modern day counterpart, the headline-snatching 100 carat beauty that sold for $22 million at Sotheby’s, the Hope Diamond is huge, renowned, and beautiful. This stunner is sure to enter the annals of famous diamonds, but when it comes to household names, no diamond’s…
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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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People make mistakes, but some people make such outlandish mistakes you just have to wonder what the heck is going on in their minds. The mistake in question here is worth 4.9 million dollars. Not many people get to make a mistake like that. There is a silver lining to this debacle. It proves to all…
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Choosing the perfect engagement ring requires more than just pricing and looks – the cut, design and stone is also important considerations. We at Raymond Lee Jewelers aim to satisfy and please all our customers. We will work with you until you get the results you want. Finding the right stone When you have found…
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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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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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At this month’s September Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair, Israeli diamond firm Leibish & Co. seized the opportunity to share their much buzzed-about new gem: the Purple Orchid Diamond. The 3.37 carat fancy intense pinkish purple VS2 diamond hails from an unnamed South African mine that is apparently one of the world’s best sources for purple…
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And this time, it’s flawless. Now that the hullaballoo over the Pink Star diamond and its delinquent buyer has died down, it’s time for another pink giant to steal the spotlight. The previous record-holder for pink diamond auctions was, of course, the Graff Pink, a 24.76 carat fancy intense pink snapped up by Laurence Graff…
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The light green of the peridot gemstone usually has a cast of gold within the green. It brings to mind the effusive folliage and heat of the summer months, so it is quite appropriate to be declared the birth stone of August. Its lightness of color has the spectacular effect of always sparkling in the…
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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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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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Welcome back, readers! Today, our GIA Graduate Gemologist, Richard Resnik, is sharing his thoughts on the misinformation game some jewelry retailers play. Because we’re both a brick & mortar jewelry store and one of the nation’s largest online jewelry retailers, we’re in a unique position of seeing the pro’s and con’s of each side of…
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We are familiar with gold and silver as valuable commodities, but what other metals would go into a list of top ten valuable metals today? The list may surprise you. Prices are per troy ounce and are based on Mid-May 2014 prices. 10. Indium: This metal is used in everything from aircraft engines to flat…
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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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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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Auctioneers claim that a rare gem stone and the largest blue diamond in the world is going to fetch as much as $25 million at the auction in Geneva at Christie’s world renowned global auction house. On display currently at Christie’s New York City, this unusual diamond is pear shaped and a cobalt color. It…
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When it comes to gems, the big ones make the news. A 28.18-carat emerald-cut Kashmir sapphire set a record within the industry, selling for $5.1 million. Critical Acclaim and Acquisition It acquired $180,731 per carat, and it set a world record for auction price per sapphire carat. The giant and untreated gem is situated upon…
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The twists and turns of the story are something right out of a movie. In fact, the hotel where it occurred was the setting for the classic Alfred Hitchcock movie “To Catch a Thief”. Only this time, at least so far, they haven’t caught the thief. As top high end jewelry buyers in Boca Raton,…
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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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If you are looking to sell a wedding ring in Boca Raton or sell any kind of inherited diamond for that matter in Boca Raton and the surrounding area, one of the most important things you can do even before you find a buyer is to find a good diamond appraiser. Finding the right one…
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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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It’s time to call attention to the March birthstone, aquamarine! Aquamarine stones have whimsy and elegance. Although this gem is found commonly in traditional pieces of jewelry like necklaces, watches and rings, aquamarine is a special gem stone that can come in large pieces and may be sculpted into unique shapes. Aquamarine looks a great…
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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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What is up with those old diamonds that you have kept away in the drawers? Don’t you think it’s about time you decided to sell them? That is a splendid idea as there are many diamond buyers in Boca Raton. They will be thrilled at the idea of helping you get rid of the unused…
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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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Some people mine for diamonds their entire lives in hopes of coming across that special gem. While some of them make more than a few diamond discoveries, rarely is there anyone who mines a 29.6-carat blue diamond worth tens of millions of dollars. Buts that’s exactly what happened in South Africa. London-listed Petra Diamonds discovered…
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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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How does someone find the most exquisite jewelry collection of one of the richest women in the world, valued at over 20 million dollars, locked away in a bank vault for 70 years? There are many deep questions surrounding the half-billion dollar estate, including three incredible mansions and some of the most brilliant diamond jewelry…
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