If you follow us on social media, you know that we’ve been gearing up for the opening of our brand new store, Diamonds by Raymond Lee. On Friday, August 7th 2015, the Josephson family welcomed Boca Raton Mayor Susan Haynie, along with City Council VIP’s and Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce executives to the groundbreaking…
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14k White Gold Enamel Shoe Charm Find this 14k White Gold Enamel Shoe Charm at Raymond Lee Jewelers in Boca Raton — South Florida’s destination for diamonds, fine jewelry, antique jewelry, estate pieces, and vintage jewels. Style 14k White Gold Enamel Shoe Charm Material 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Details Approximately 0.12ctw of Round Brilliant…
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Treated sapphires and treated rubies are prevalent on the jewelry scene. You’ll see them in our store in our estate jewelry pieces (especially the rubies) and on smaller gemstone designs. Most of our large sapphire rings and earrings are untreated, because of the value of the piece. But heat treated gems are a gorgeous, less…
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14K Yellow Gold Sapphire and Pearl Pin Find this 14K Yellow Gold Sapphire and Pearl Pin at Raymond Lee Jewelers in Boca Raton — South Florida’s destination for diamonds, fine jewelry, antique jewelry, estate pieces, and vintage jewels. Style 14K Yellow Gold Sapphire and Pearl Pin Material 14k Yellow Gold Gemstone 10 Cultured Pearls…
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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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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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We’ve previously covered what to do in the case of a broken engagement (Did he/she leave? Yours to keep. Family heirloom? Give it back. Holiday or birthday engagement? Check your state’s laws). But what do you do when you aren’t the betrothed, but rather the bestie of the lucky new engagement ring owner? Heck, even…
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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. And the…
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Cushion Cut diamonds are the most popular fancy shape diamond on the market. The modern cushion cut is similar to a brilliant cut, the cushion is more similar to a round’s facet pattern, and plays with light in the same way; while it’s less “brilliant” it does have more fire, making it more colorful when flashing. It also…
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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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Choosing a truly timeless diamond ring you can wear forever is simple, if you’re familiar with the round brilliant. This elegant, fashionable and majestic diamond jewelry cut is deceptively unassuming, but once you discover the fascinating history of this beloved gem, you’ll see it’s the perfect representative for lasting true love. In the Beginning Hailing…
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18k White Gold Pearl Onyx and Diamond Butterfly Brooch Find this 18k White Gold Pearl Onyx and Diamond Butterfly Brooch at Raymond Lee Jewelers in Boca Raton — South Florida’s destination for diamonds, fine jewelry, antique jewelry, estate pieces, and vintage jewels. Style 18k White Gold Pearl Onyx and Diamond Butterfly Brooch Material 18K White Gold…
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18k White Gold 29ct GIA Aquamarine and Diamond Pendant Find this 18k White Gold 29ct GIA Aquamarine and Diamond Pendant at Raymond Lee Jewelers in Boca Raton — South Florida’s destination for diamonds, fine jewelry, antique jewelry, estate pieces, and vintage jewels. Style 18k White Gold 29ct GIA Aquamarine and Diamond Pendant Material 18k White Gold…
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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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Bypass rings, a style that has the two shanks of a ring crossing over one another, rather than meeting to complete the circle, are one of our favorite styles. This edgy twist on a ring is a gorgeous way to show of stones and unique architectural designs. The bypass ring, far from a modern trend,…
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Choosing a summer theme with vintage touches through-out requires nothing less than true quality vintage jewelry for the Bride, Groom, bridesmaids and groomsmen. Never forget the Mother-of-the-Bride, Mother-of-the-Groom, Maid-of-Honor and your Best Man! Vintage touches for a light and elegant summer wedding include delicate flowers with plenty of baby’s breath, lace and vintage fabrics, pearls, diamonds…
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One of the greatest things about an engagement ring is its ability to show the world who you are without you saying a word. This piece of jewelry that you’ll wear every single day should embody your personal style in a special way that elevates it from every other piece of jewelry you wear. Whether…
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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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If you are interested in luxury timepieces, you understand the roots of this industry and the role played by Swiss artisans. In fact, for decades the label “Swiss-made watch” bespoke unquestioned quality and unmatched precision. However, there have been so many changes in the world of horology that this industry now serves as the original…
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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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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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Spring is in the air which means Mother’s Day is not far away (May 10th, everyone.) By now you have learned that you do not want to put Mothers’ Day off to the second. In order to get Mom a truly unique and special gift you should put some time and thought into just the…
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We talk a lot about engagement rings ’round these parts. It should come as no surprise: we’re South Florida’s bridal destination. We have the largest collection of designer engagement rings, vintage engagement rings, antique engagement rings, estate engagement rings, and high end engagement rings by names like Tiffany & Co., Harry Winston, Graff, and more. We…
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“Yes” is the response you want when you pose the question. But, in addition, you want to elicit another word when she first lays eyes on the ring you have chosen. That would be “WOW!” Helping you evoke those intertwined responses is what we do best at Raymond Lee Jewelers. We have been helping prospective…
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Cartier, kind of jewelers and jeweler of kings, as the moniker goes, is always one of our favorite jewelry brands. With its bold, unapologetically luxurious style, Cartier channels its trademark panthêre with every piece. We keep a healthy stash of Cartier pieces on hand at all times. From Cartier Love bracelets that we can’t even…
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Every lady has her favorite anti-aging routine, be it a luxury eye cream or the latest glycolic peel. Just as our faces and skin can benefit from a little extra care to keep signs of aging at bay, jewelry also needs a little extra TLC to keep it looking beautiful over the years. Whether you…
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Fellow Boca Raton jeweler ECJ Luxe Collection, a division of East Coast Jewelers Boca Raton are opening their newest boutique this evening in no other than the fabulous shops at Mizner Park. The new boutique will feature everything from rare fine timepieces & luxury watches, fine diamonds & important diamonds, private aviation, rare super automobiles, collectibles and…
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Let’s pretend for a moment that everyone in the world is a billionaire, so there’s no such thing as status symbols. Everyone can afford a mansion on the beach, everyone can afford a Maybach, everyone can afford a hand-crafted, diamond-studded gold wedding ring. Now, if the price tag no longer dazzles, then what are you…
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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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Are you preparing to propose this holiday season? You’re not alone! In a phenomenon your girlfriend has already noticed on Facebook, literally every single person you know is getting engaged right now.* And if you’re sweatily crossing off days on your Advent calendar until the 25th (or casually keeping an eye on the calendar until…
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Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours! Enjoy the parade, the dog show, and as much turkey as you can cram in your pie hole. And pie, too, now that we mention it. We’re closed for the day to spend time with our families, but we will be open tomorrow (during our normal hours, sorry…
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If you’ve started engagement ring shopping, or “engagement ring browsing”, its precursor, then you know your options are basically infinite. No longer are your choices relegated to yellow gold or white gold for your solitaire. Now, you can have any configuration you’d like, including aforementioned solitaire. And it doesn’t even have to be a diamond.…
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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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You’ve checked the couch cushions, and you even did an extra load of laundry in hopes of hitting a dryer “windfall,” but you are still short the money you need for that pesky utility bill. We all fall behind on our obligations, and when that happens we have to make hard choices in order to…
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When it comes to engagement rings, many women know exactly what they want. They can confidently tell you why they prefer pear shapes, why they’d like gold instead of platinum, and visions of shared prong micropave dance in their heads. So often these engagement ring admirers fill Pin Boards upon Pin Boards up with their…
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Around here we’re big fans of horology history. While our fabulous diamond engagement rings (especially our newest Verragio additions) tend to get top billing on our Facebook, Instagram and Tumblr accounts, we never neglect our watches here in the showroom. Our luxury watches fill an entire wall and then some of showcases, with pre owned…
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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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Yes, we can guarantee that all of the baguettes below are 100% gluten free. In fact, they’re sugar free, fat free, dairy free, soy free, and a whole slew of other things because they’re diamonds. Mostly. Baguettes are making a comeback in the bridal world, adding their sleek facets to many a center stone in…
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The warm weather ushers in a fresh crop of watches, many of which show up on the wrists of today’s top celebrities. Ranging from sleek and modern to the slim and sporty, celebrities wear watches of all types and designs. Below are watches that your favorite celebs are wearing this summer. Tonda Metrographe This exquisite…
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Here at the RLJ blog, we throw around all kinds of jewelry labels. We don’t do it arbitrarily, and while it might seem like a lot to keep up with, each jewelry label means something distinct. So, today let’s do a quick intro – or refresher – of the different types of jewelry. Estate Jewelry…
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If you are like many people, the thought of owning vintage jewelry is exciting. To own a high quality work of art that has been around for decades is something special. As with anything in life there are benefits and drawbacks of buying vintage watches compared to a new model. By understanding these you will…
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If you have inherited some jewelry that you want to sell,in order to get the best value it is important to understand what type of jewelry you have. Estate jewelry simply means the jewelry is pre-owned, but it does not mean it has an affect on the value. For example, you may have inherited a…
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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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One of the world’s premier watchmakers is teaming up with a Swiss museum and the Film Society of Lincoln Center to honor the life and legacy of a Hollywood pioneer. Jaeger-LeCoultre will celebrate the centennial anniversary of Charlie Chaplin’s most beloved character, “Little Tramp”, with the “Chaplin Forever!” Exhibition from April 25th to May 4th…
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You can make a substantial amount of money by selling diamond jewelry that you no longer need or want. Depending on when a particular item was made, the size, color and number of diamonds used and the other material used in the jewelry item (i.e. gold, sterling silver, platinum, titanium, etc.) a diamond necklace, ring,…
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Selling diamond jewelry in South Florida is no different from trading in a vehicle or redeeming an investment. Not all jewelry is a permanent fixture in your life, and even if it’s a piece that has been passed down through the generations, sometimes it doesn’t make sense to hold onto such an expensive diamond when…
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