We’ve shared before the best metals for your engagement ring to make your diamond look the best. This in addition to our engagement ring cheat sheet means that this week is quickly becoming all about helping you choose just the right ring. Of course, as you well know if you read our blog regularly, the most important…
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Platinum 3.15ct Diamond Emerald Halo Engagement Ring Find this Platinum 3.15ct Diamond Emerald Halo Engagement Ring at Raymond Lee Jewelers in Boca Raton — Palm Beach County’s destination for engagement rings, men’s wedding bands, wedding bands for women and diamond rings. Style Platinum 3.15ct Diamond Emerald Halo Engagement Ring Material Platinum Center Diamond Details 3.15…
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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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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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Verragio CL-DL-129P Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring Mounting Style Verragio CL-DL-129P Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring Mounting Vendor Model CL-DL-129P; Parisian Collection Material 18k White Gold; Rose Gold Bars Setting Style Pave Set Diamond Shank with Princess Cut Sapphire Accent Stones Size 6.5 (can be sized) Carat Weight 0.30ctw of Pave Set Diamonds on Shank; 0.30ct…
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Verragio CL-DL-129P Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring Mounting Style Verragio CL-DL-129P Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring Mounting Vendor Model CL-DL-129P; Parisian Collection Material 18k White Gold; Rose Gold Bars Setting Style Pave Set Diamond Shank with Princess Cut Sapphire Accent Stones Size 6.5 (can be sized) Carat Weight 0.30ctw of Pave Set Diamonds on Shank; 0.30ct…
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Today’s engagement ring eye candy has us squealing in delight. If diamonds are a girl’s best friend, then pink diamonds are the girly girl’s BFF. And you’ll never guess who happened to scoop up a pretty parcel of pink diamonds (ok, it’s us!) We adore these gorgeous fancy colored diamonds, and their perfect enhanced by…
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Just starting to browse engagement rings? The infinite options can seem overwhelming, we know. We get lost admiring our own hundreds of engagement rings every day, but when we look online? Forget it. The gorgeous engagement rings bursting from our Twitter feed, Instagram feed and Facebook timeline give us endless inspiration. And that’s ideal for us –…
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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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Today we celebrate a momentous occasion, the birthday of one Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge. The brunette beauty ran away with our hearts (and Prince William’s) so many years ago, and cemented her stature in the jewelry hall of fame when she said “Yes!” to Will’s proposal and his late mother, Diana’s engagement ring. It was…
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Halo engagement rings – yay or nay? If 2014 taught us anything, it’s that halo engagement rings aren’t going anywhere any time soon. This huge trend swept the world of bridal jewelry to create the most popular style of engagement ring Boca Raton has ever seen. Scratch that – it’s not just the Boca engagement…
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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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Shopping for an engagement ring this holiday season? We’ve got you covered. We know it can be frustrating to shop online, especially, where you’re bombarded by pictures of 5 carat stunners that cost more than some people make in a year. But gorgeous engagement rings for every budget are out there. And we’re highlighting some of…
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If you’re not shopping for an engagement ring this holiday season, there’s no reason you should avoid the jewelry store. A sparkling gift is a sure favorite, any year, and a diamond bracelet is one of the most perfect, universally pleasing gifts you can buy. Any woman adores a new diamond bracelet, and it’s a…
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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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It is officially engagement season. During this time of year – the holiday season between Thanksgiving and Valentine’s Day – more couples get engaged than during any other time throughout the entire year. The gathering of families, holiday magic, and a romantic snowfall or two never hurt the odds of a proposal. Another benefit to…
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If you ask if the price of gold is going to go up or down, don’t be surprised if you get the answer “yes”. Gold has always had its peaks and valleys. In just the past three months the price of an ounce of gold went from $1,339.00 on July 11th to $1,190 on October…
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Verragio has been making a strong name for itself in the world of luxury bridal jewelry, creating some notable masterpieces with its engagement and wedding rings. The products offer both unique craftsmanship as well as quality make and materials, quickly putting the ringmaker well into the higher echelon of desired jewelrymakers. Yet the focus of…
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We keep growing our fabulous collection of Verragio engagement rings, and if our social media fans & followers across Facebook, Tumblr and Pinterest have anything to say about it, it’s “YES!” Consensus: you guys love Verragio and most of you would adore a Verragio proposal! So, because it’s Friday and we’re in a TGIF kind…
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We’ve been getting endless questions about our fabulous new Verragio engagement rings! And we’re so thrilled – apparently Boca Raton needed Verragio more than they or we ever knew. So we’ve been showing off some of our most fabulous Verragio creations on Facebook. Exhibit A: A gorgeous 3 carat radiant cut remounted with Verragio setting…
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Wedding season is in full swing, and with it, #hintingseason. That’s right, there’s a finite number of bouquets you can catch before you start browsing through the engagement ring section on our site. And while pinning plenty of diamond rings you love is a surefire way to get started, is it the best way to get…
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Rubies have long been a sign of power, passion, lust, and romance. These blood red stones have been used to signify blood in significant art pieces, have been used as a symbol of intense love and devotion, and have even been the cause of wars. These stones signify a lot, but they are also the…
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That’s right, readers. Raymond Lee Jewelers is now proud to be a premiere authorized boutique for Verragio engagement rings in Boca Raton! While we’ll still carry a variety of antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings, custom engagement rings, and estate designer engagement rings, we’re proud to now offer the practically endless options of the Verragio line.…
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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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14k White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring Mounting Style 14k White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring Mounting Main Diamond does not come with center stone Mounting Diamonds Details Approximately 0.25ctw of Princess Cut Diamonds Band Width 3.00 mm x 4.60 mm Ring Size 5.75 (can be sized) Total Weight 6.7g (4.3dwt) Additional Details This Item comes with Raymond…
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Did you by chance read this TechCrunch article? A bride-to-be inadvertently spoiled her own engagement ring surprise after seeing her man-friend’s name in the tittle of an Etsy listing for a ring on her wish list. Whoops. Of course, we hope this didn’t make their engagement any less special, but we can’t fault the writer…
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At the American Astronomical Society Division for Planetary Sciences conference in Denver, research was presented about other planets containing diamonds. These planets’ atmospheres contain the right temperatures and pressure to have carbon in the form of diamonds, according to Mona Delitsky of California Specialty Engineering in Pasadena California, and also Kevin Baines of the University…
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We’ve had a huge influx in bridal jewelry in the showroom lately, something you may have noticed if you’ve seen our shop (or Instagram) lately. We’ve been stocking up on new semi-mounts and adding a few we’ve had in the vault to our showcases and our online showroom. We have couples come in all the…
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Platinum Baguette and Round Diamond Mounting Style Platinum Baguette and Round Diamond Mounting Setting Princess Cut Diamond Approximately 3.5mmm x3mm Diamond Color H/I Diamond Clarity VS Diamond Weight Approximately 0.75ctw of Princess, Baguette and Round Diamonds Total Weight 9.1dwt (14.2g) Size Size 7 Additional details This item comes complete with a Raymond Lee Jewelers Presentation…
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The emerald cut diamond comes from a cut that was originally used for cutting emeralds. The shape is rectangular and is step-cut with cropped corners. Sharp corners are weaker and can break and chip more easily. When a diamond shape is step-cut, it is square or rectangular with rectilinear facets that are parallel to the…
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So much attention is lavished on diamond engagement rings (for good reason), but they usually only shine solo for a year or two. After that, their partner for life, the wedding band, is always present, sometimes even worn without the engagement ring! Ladies with large diamond engagement rings might only wear theirs for special occasions,…
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Colored diamonds are a promising – not to mention fun – alternative form of investment. If you are uncomfortable with the risks that the stock market poses or tired of its ups and downs, then you might be interested in colored diamonds. They have historically been more stable than the stock market, and they offer…
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We’ve been stocking up on fabulous additions to our online showroom, as per usual. It’s hard not to when our clients come into our Boca Raton store to sell jewelry, bringing along with them designer jewelry, big diamonds and amazing estate jewelry. This week, we added a few dozen pieces that now inhabit showcases all…
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It’s no secret we’re all about luxury for less. Where else can you get authentic Cartier Love bangles on sale? Where else can you find the largest selection of pre owned luxury watches? Where else will you find names like Tiffany & Co., Bvlgari and Van Cleef and Arpels? And where else will you find…
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Given that it’s President’s Day and all, our watch of the week is a no-brainer. For the second time today we pay homage to the Rolex Day-Date Presidential. This time, though, we’re kicking it up a notch with our Super President. This stunning white gold Rolex is iced out from bezel to bracelet. On the…
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Is there anything that declares TGIF more loudly than 25 carats of gleaming diamonds? We think no. This ridiculous-in-the-best-way Riviere style diamond tennis necklace boasts 15 and a half inches of round brilliant diamonds, all G/H in Color and VS/SI in Clarity. Set in white gold, the necklace couldn’t resist an added dose of sparkle,…
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If you are into rare, large blue diamonds you might want to book a flight to London for April 24th. That’s the date for Bonham’s Fine Jewelry Sale, and a 5-carat blue diamond ring by Bulgari is expected to be the star of the show. The Bulgari blue diamond is set in a vintage “Trombino”…
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V-Day is just around the corner, and we’re feeling the love. Everywhere we turn we’re bombarded by cute couples (thanks to our Facebook photo contest), sweet treats, and perfectly hued gems. We love rose gold, pink sapphires and ruby jewelry even more in February than any other time of the year. We couldn’t resist pairing…
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Style 1.50 Carat Round Diamond Engagement Ring Main Diamond Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Carat Weight Main Diamond is 1.51ctw Diamond Color I Diamond Clarity I1 Mounting Details Stone is Set in a Platinum Setting with 0.70ctw of Tapered Baguette and Princess Cut Diamonds. Diamonds are H/I in Color and VS/SI in Clarity Mounting Size Size…
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They say diamonds last forever. Well now a Pennsylvania company is creating a way for you to have your dog stay with you forever, or at least a part of your pooch. You see, DNA2Diamonds creates man-made, manufactured diamonds in part, using the hair or ashes of your departed dog. The company says their manufactured…
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This holiday season may be the right time for you to push that engagement ring to the top of your gift list. Since the holidays are quickly approaching, it’s best to start your search at a local, trusted jeweler with a full inventory of new and pre-owned engagement rings available for purchase in store and…
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What weighs in at a quarter of a pound, includes 219 diamonds at 10.8 total carat weight and is made of 14 carat gold and white gold? If you said the 2012 NBA championship rings that the Miami Heat were presented with on October 30th you’d be right on the ball. The rings were presented…
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We love a good infographic, and naturally we love a great engagement ring. This great engagement ring infographic by Simply Bridal shows important facts about diamond engagement rings, a fun graph of the various hardness levels for popular engagement ring stones, as well as a few variations on setting types. Remember that education should always…
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October kicks off a month of breast cancer awareness. As everything turns pink in an effort to draw attention to breast cancer prevention, treatment, and the fight for a cure, we are on board! Later this month, we’ll attend the Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation’s Go Pink! Luncheon, and we couldn’t think of a…
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We share why engagement bands are a definite DO in our new series: I Do/ I Don’t, where we split the pros and cons between the hottest wedding trends. In today’s American, keeping-up-with the-Jones’ society, it’s often difficult to fathom the idea of wanting to marry a man who doesn’t present you with a rock…
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The loafer (aka smoking slipper, flat, slipper, skimmer, and several other variations) remains one of Fall’s hottest shoes. Today we’re paying homage with our favorite selections from Madewell and Charles Philip Shanghai. The perennial pattern favorite of Autumn always involves spots, and this season organic dots are in – think dalmatian giraffe, antelope – the…
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If you’re a regular blog reader, you know how much we love our engagement rings. From pear shaped to princess cuts, and every era of jewelry design going all the way back to the early 19th century, our bridal showcases are full of mesmerizing diamonds. Gazing at them daily is a joy we love to…
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