It’s September! Which means it’s time to celebrate a birthstone that many people – not just Virgos – adore: the sapphire. The beautiful sapphire, most commonly revered in its deep blue hue, is a perennial jewelry favorite. It’s a precious gemstone, right up there with diamonds, rubies and emeralds. It’s an impressive 9 on the…
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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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Clearly, as your favorite jeweler is the world, it’s in our best interest to let you know: you need all of the jewelry. However, it’s in your best interest, as our all time favorite customer for you to know: you only need a small selection. In fact, these are the only 5 pieces of jewelry…
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Although precious metal prices have dropped a bit from their high point a couple of years ago, they are still high enough for you to get a good return on your investment if you are looking for a way to raise funds for a vacation or a project. Old jewelry that is sitting in your…
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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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Last night’s Oscars red carpet was a sight for sore, bored eyes – at least as far as the jewelry was concerned. After what seems like decades of virtually begging stars and stylists to please wear more jewelry – any jewelry! – they at long last ditched the studs in favor if truly red-carpet-worthy jewelry.…
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New mom, royal beauty, and fashion icon Princess Kate graces the covers of endless celebrity gossip and fashion magazines. The world waits to see what she wears each time she steps out the door and the pieces she chooses sell out nearly immediately. But, if you were expecting the fashion-loving princess to don sparkling tiaras…
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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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With the holiday season just around the corner, it’s natural to want to look your best for upcoming family engagements and holiday festivities. Having the right attire is part of looking good for family and friends, to include elegant jewelry pieces that will make you stand out in the crowd. Having limited finances to work…
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For those who have an interest in jewelry and fashion, a bit of good news came out in recent days. A major jewelry company just stopped one group of counterfeiters. On October 28, 2013, the federal courts in the southern district of Florida awarded Tiffany & Co. over $2.1 million in damages. They also got…
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Everyone knows that colors evoke certain emotional responses. The degree to which this occurs depends on the person. But grocery marketers, major corporations, and everyone in between has harnessed the influence of color to portray a certain sensibility. The application of color also works with gem stones. There are thousands of gem stones in the…
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If you are looking to sell gold Boca Raton, there are a number of ways you can go about doing it. As the economy has been in flux over much of the past decade, so has the price of gold. But with bad economies or even unstable ones, the price of precious metals goes up…
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Normally it’s next to impossible for us to narrow our list to to a top 10 best dressed jewelry list. But after last night’s awards? We have no problem capping it off with the top 5 looks from the Emmys. The red carpet should have given us clues as to how quickly the show itself…
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There is a reason why the phrase ‘diamonds are a girl’s best friend’ has stuck in American popular culture for decades now. It is commonly seen in many advertisements and most people seem to instantly understand the meaning behind the phrase. But some researchers are starting to suggest that it may have some deeper meanings…
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Scarlett Johansson Engaged to Romain Dauriac The blonde bombshell has been promoting her latest film Under the Skin in Venice at the Venice Film Festival for the last week, looking fabulous on every red carpet where she’s spotted. And last night, Scarlett showed up positively glowing in a black, curve hugging Versace dress. Typically at…
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How much do you know about the sapphire? Let’s test your knowledge. Which of the following statements are true and which are false? 1. Most people think of sapphires as blue but there are also other color varieties 2. The sapphire is the birthstone of those born in July. 3 The word Sapphire comes from…
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Happy Friday and Happy Labor Day weekend readers! While the weather here won’t cool off for, you know, ever the rest of the country is saying a long and drawn out goodbye to summer 2013. It seems like May was yesterday kicking off the season with Memorial Day, but here we are already, just itching…
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Emeralds are one of our favorite cocktail rings. Emerald cocktail rings are usually giant (point 1), can carry off intricate designs (point 2) and look equally beautiful in white or yellow gold settings (point 3). They also happen to look fabulous with both black tie and business casual, making them an impressive addition to your…
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Green drinks are all the rage right now. From wheatgrass to baby kale, swiss chard and all manner of flat leaf parsely, it’s totally normal to see someone sipping on something bright green. However, it’s Thirsty Thursday, and happy hour, and thus calls for a significantly less healthy but even more delicious concoction. On the…
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Well, it’s not Blue Steel but frankly we’ll take these blue ice cocktails any day. The ring in question puts even Derek Zoolander’s best look to shame with a 16 carat precisely pear shaped aquamarine. A beryl cousin of emerald, aquamarines’ gorgeous, crystal clear facets display their brilliant blue color. And nothing complements a beautiful…
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True Story: we were green with envy today. It’s true that our Boca Raton jewelry store is bursting with incredible jewelry and watches, but when our entire Facebook feed is full of gorgeous pictures from BaselWorld 2013, it’s hard not to be just a tad jealous. While we’re mentally willing ourselves to Switzerland to see…
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Happy Earth Day 2013 everyone! Each year, we take a day to appreciate the beautiful planet we’re blessed with (and seriously, it doesn’t get much more idyllic than the little slice of paradise our Boca Raton jewelry store sits upon!) We’d like to take today to remind our clients, fans, friends and fellow jewel-lovers that…
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We’re heading to the emerald isle for inspiration today. And by that we mean the emerald case of our Boca Raton jewelry store. This gorgeous 5 carat emerald and diamond cocktail ring will bring the luck of the Irish this weekend regardless of how you’re celebrating. A raucous parade of Guinness calls for this casual…
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Wayne Rooney Diamond Motorcycle for Auction at Bonhams Black diamonds turn heads. The elegant gemstones look stunning in a cocktail ring, earrings, as a pendant and as part of a one-of-a-kind motorcycle. When twenty-one black diamonds are incorporated into a custom-made 2012 Lauge Jenson motorcycle designed by English soccer sensation Wayne Rooney, you have something…
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December has a bounty of birthstones, with turquoise, zircon and tanzanite all beckoning to December babies. As the month wanes, we figured we’d pay tribute to the most striking December birthstone Tanzanite. Tanzanite was named by Tiffany for its country of origin and is a reddish brown in its rough state; however when heated it…
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Last month, we had so much fun Giving Thanks & Giving Back. This month, we’re continuing the fun by giving away some of our favorite pieces to those on the Nice list. Our holiday jewelry giveaway is the perfect way to add a little sparkle to your holiday wish list. And Pinterest is our favorite…
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One piece of jewelry every woman should own is a fabulous cuff. A cuff has more presence on the wrist than a classic tennis bracelet, or even a wristwatch, depending on the style. And style comes in spades with the cuff. This piece should have as much punch as your favorite cocktail ring, and is…
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This week we’re all about November’s beautiful birthstone & we don’t want to wake up from our citrine dream. Today’s Tuesday Shoesday picks are warm gold, bright orange, and pale lemon, but they all coordinate fabulously with the citrine cocktail rings front and center in our vintage case this month. When the lovely citrine is…
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1. Chinti and Parker Aran sweater – the cozy knit in oatmeal gray is a November staple. The oversized look is one of the biggest fall fashion trends for 2012, and pairs perfectly with skinny leather leggings. 2. 18kt yellow gold, citrine, yellow sapphire and diamond Maharaja ring – This stunning cocktail ring represents November’s…
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Well, Memorial Day’s long passed but we were perusing JCK Marketplace’s Happy Hour Pinterest board, and we couldn’t stop staring at this blueberry lavender mojito recipe. And just because summer’s over it doesn’t mean our coastal hometown has any less need for mojitos. So, here’s to South Florida, here’s to year-round beach weather, and here’s…
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It’s time for our weekly roundup of the hottest designer shoes, and we’re feeling a fall palette. Zesty orange channels pumpkin spice for the season, and Jimmy Choo, Elie Tahari, and Elizabeth and James bring their autumnal a-game. Also keeping things spicy: our citrine cocktail rings! From vintage, to decadent, to playful, these citrine and…
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Last night we joined in with the rest of the jewelry industry to live tweet the Emmy’s red carpet expecting an abundance of fabulous jewels. Well, it wasn’t the Oscars, and with nary a necklace in sight, the stars stuck to a major theme: statement earrings. We also saw our fair share of fabulous statement…
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Well, now that we’ve gotten the song stuck in your head, allow us to propose a toast. We proved today that we could never devote ourselves to just one gemstone for an entire month, and September’s serene sapphires have us yearning for fire-y ruby red. Luckily, our ruby selection is overflowing, and with the help…
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Don’t let the name fool you, we haven’t started celebrating next month’s birthstone quite yet (although we are very excited to!) Rather, this sapphire martini refers to its punch-packing main ingredient: Bombay Sapphire. Likewise, our other beautiful blue cocktail isn’t a sapphire either! This gorgeous blue topaz is the most thrilling shade of cerulean, and…
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Welcome back to Travel Tuesday! We’re thoroughly infected with the Travel Bug at Raymond Lee Jewelers, and our globe trotting adventures don’t end with all of the jewelry shows we attend. When wanderlust kicks in, and our minds start to drift, here’s a sampling of Where we’ve gone/what we’ll Wear. Today we’re escaping our unusually…
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Vintage jewelry is always hot to either or buy sell. There’s something to the retro aspect of antiques that brings class and style to any ensemble. Pearl earrings are a must in every girl’s jewelry box. To add a dazzle to the lone pearl, diamonds and gold trapezes work marvelously in designs. Check out these…
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Top 10 Met Gala 2012 Looks Last night’s “Oscars of the East Coast” and “Night of 1,000 Dresses” brought out every supermodel, celebrity, and designer to the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute to honor Miuccia Prada. The red carpet preceding the event was touted last night by Tommy Hilfiger as “The Superbowl of Fashion.”…
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Summer is closer than you think, and mid-year is around the corner. This means that the time to go on a short break or take a vacation is upon us. The working class around the world probably wrote places to visit in their diaries already. Some of them may be making preparations to make their…
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An elegant and unique accessory such as a diamond cross-over bracelet is the perfect addition to any look. As the holiday season approaches, we have more reasons than usual to deck ourselves out and meet up with friends and family. Why not look our best while we do it? We can really wow the crowd…
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Choosing a fun accessory like a 6-row diamond bracelet is a great way to show off your personal style and really, well shine. Accessories like this are made from the finest materials. That means the gold (in this case, white gold) will have a sheen and a clarity that other metals and subpar gold just…
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Accessories like a diamond and gold link chain necklace allow you to show off your style as well as get that put-together look that so many of us crave. Sadly, the necklace is one of those accessories that doesn’t get as much love as it should. It draws attention to your neckline and can be…
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Ready for that special night out with the girls? You will agree that what you need is something really bold and eye-catching. Of all the options you have, not much better fits the bill than a hammered silver necklace. This hammered necklace featured here is an elegant piece of jewelry that naturally draws the eye.…
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Jewelry is the kind of luxury accessory that you can never have too much of. There are so many ways to arrange the pieces in your collection. From one look to the next it is the unique combinations that you create each time that tell a story. We at Raymond Lee Jewelers love being a…
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Another Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance is in the books. For those who sadly missed it, we are here to recap the entire weekend blow out for you. With the conclusion of the 14th Annual Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance (2020) this past Sunday evening, it was a bittersweet moment, as this spectacular charity-organized event full of…
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With the 2020 Boca Concours d’Elegance commemorating its 14th annual car show this weekend, as a member of the board, we thought we’d give you the inside scoop on what to expect from Day 3, The Main Event, which takes place on Sunday, February 9th. For those who missed our previous posts on the 14th…
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Gemstones are the talk of the jewelry industry these days, and although gemstone jewelry has been around for centuries, it has never been done in ways like now. Moreover, gemstone jewelry has never been so ubiquitously sought after. Sapphire and emerald jewelry have become “must-haves” for modish and classy women across the world. And it’s…
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10 days ago we released exclusive details on what you can expect from Day 1 at the 14th Annual Boca Concours d’Elegance, and today we are back with more information, but this time, for Day 2, the GRAND GALA Dinner, Auction & Live Show. It’s time to rev up your engines because we are less…
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