Lots of people want to sell their gold jewelry for the extra cash. Economic times are tough, and it’s better for most people to have money than things. Gold is something that always has value, even in hard economic times, and has been used as money since the beginning of human society. People have always…
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An antique or designer watch represents an intricate, beautiful work of art not just a functional timepiece. When planning to sell your old, unwanted or inherited watches, you will have many ways to sell it over the Internet. However, taking the watch to your local jeweler can provide you with a much better experience and…
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You never know what will turn up at a flea market. A Midwest metal dealer paid a paltry $14,000 for a gold antique with the hopes of melting it down and getting money for the gold. He figured he’d make a quick $500 to $1000 from it. He was wrong. Flea Market Treasure The man,…
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Cartier has long been one of the most desired and brilliantly handcrafted watch manufacturers in the entire world. When you slip on a Cartier, you can simply feel the elegance as it instantly becomes a showcase piece, wherever you are or whatever you are doing. When you are looking for a way to stand out…
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You need money. Perhaps it has to do with the bills you owe or a sudden expense you didn’t expect. Now, you’re looking at trying to sell something that might be of value to someone else. The good news is that old watch or that old jewelry gathering dust might be worth something. The question…
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Jewelry is one of life’s fine pleasures. But when the jewelry an individual owns no longer fits into that person’s lifestyle or set of personal likes, that individual can consider selling that jewelry and enjoying the benefits of the additional cash that the sale will yield. The jewelry should be appraised by a trusted appraiser.…
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If you’re like most people, you’re not in the business of buying and selling watches. You may have in your possession, however, one or more vintage or antique watches that you inherited from your grandparents or great-grandparents some time ago. Or maybe you were gifted an expensive watch when you were younger and you’ve held…
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High prices and a favorable gold market make it an excellent time to put your old gold jewelry up for sale in Boca Raton. The last few years has seen a dramatic rise in gold prices. Despite a dip in recent months, you can still come out on top by recycling gold pieces you’re not…
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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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Thank you so much, loyal blog readers and avid jewelry hunters, for hanging in there with us for the last week. We know our website’s performance has been…less than desirable. Now that we’ve hopefully banished the bugs that were making it act up, our blog is back in gear too, and we can finally catch…
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Selling an expensive watch in Boca Raton can be a good way to make some extra money. Luxury watches and antique watches can fetch a good price if you sell them properly. Following are some tips on how to get top dollar for what you have to offer. Do Careful Research If you are not…
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The gold market is rebounding, and gold owners are beginning to take advantage of the situation to sell their gold jewelry items at lucrative prices to meet their retirement needs and settle other costs. Some of the items people are selling include gold watches, gold jewelry, gold rings and gold fillings. However, many people, including…
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At Raymond Lee Jewelers, we totally get that there are a lot of reasons for deciding to sell your old, unwanted or extra jewels. The truth is that circumstances may at times push you to part with a piece of jewelry you’re not sure you want to lose. For instance, an unexpected expense such as…
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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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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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Chances are, you have some items that you don’t use sitting in a closet or the attic. Did you know that these items can make you money? From jewelry to silver to computers containing precious metals, you might be sitting on a gold mine. Here are some tips for turning your clutter into cold, hard…
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Diamonds are loved and valued the world over. Taking proper care of your diamonds is the best way of making them last longer. Here are a few tips that any diamond owner in Boca Raton can follow to give your diamonds that extra shine.
Luxury Watches with their own Stories, Tracing the History of a Vintage Gift During the last eight years, an undeniable movement toward collectible pre-owned, vintage luxury watches has become a fierce competition among collectors on both Western and Eastern parts of the globe. Rolex, Patek and Cartier Vintage watches are favorites leading the way, but…
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When designers create a multi-thousand dollar jar for a major partnership between a global cosmetic company and renowned jeweler, they do it in style. This is the case with the project between Estée Lauder Cos.’ La Mer and jeweler Boucheron. The magical creation comes in the form of a moisturizing lotion decanter that is assembled…
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While Rolex watches certainly command a high price. Christie’s mid-November 2013 auction has set a new record for how much money such a watch can fetch. While many never-before-seen items were put up for sale at this auction, it is the Lot 23 1969 Paul Newman Stainless Steel Chronograph that has watch lovers talking. This…
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Heirloom jewelry, including diamonds, that are part of an estate can be a joy as well as a nightmare unless someone can be found to help sort out all of the legalities and the value of the pieces involved. Heirs to an estate may find themselves in a predicament, depending on the number of pieces…
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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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When you shop at Raymond Lee Jewelers, you will find only the best in fine jewelry and designer watches. You will show up elegantly attired and on time when you choose the glamorous fine jewelry and fashion watches available at Raymond Lee Jewelers. This outstanding jewelry store carries a full line of elegant fashion watches…
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You’ve heard of the Morphsuit, right? Incredibly flattering second skin spandex body suits that cover you from head to toe? These gorgeous pieces of fashion are all the rage among boisterous sports fans, small children, and Victoria’s Secret models. We’re kidding, but surely some of those assumptions are correct. Anyways, in addition to making for…
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Do you need to sell diamonds in Boca Raton? Make sure you go to a reputable diamond buyer. The most reputable buyers typically have a strong, well-established community presence and a good reputation in town. They are recognized names and they put their business out there for everyone to see. If someone is trying to…
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For the last 30 years, Raymond Lee Jewelers has had the privilege of being South Florida’s largest and most trusted estate jeweler. We are honored that our customers choose Raymond Lee as their jeweler when celebrating life’s biggest milestones. And to celebrate our biggest milestone, we thought we’d give back to the communities that grew…
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There are many ways to go about selling gold jewelry in Boca Raton. You can sell one or more such items to a pawn shop, independent buyer, local jewelry outlet or gold dealership. It is even possible to sell gold jewelry over the internet. Unfortunately, many people end up getting cheated by selling items to…
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Buyers advertise in in the media. announcing their gold buyers in Boca Raton will spend the weekend at a fashionable hotel’s convention facility. They claim to be a respected conglomerate purchasing gold. They promise honest grading and weighing of gold pieces and higher prices than you would find anywhere else. The conglomerate really wants to…
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There is a plethora of watches around that men and women wear. Buying watches of course requires you to have money, but selling them can give you potentially attractive returns. In Boca Raton, Florida, most people are concerned with brand new watches. This does not mean though that selling new things is the way to…
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The Hour Glass Malmasion and Revival, Singapore’s only retail store for vintage jewelry and other items, are hosting a pop-up store for The Maiden Collection. This is a collection of beautiful pieces of vintage jewelry that have a flair for romanticism and that show how amazing pieces of jewelry transformed jewelry trends through different periods…
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“When you know, you know.” That’s what one source close to Kaley Cuoco said regarding Cuoco’s engagement to tennis star Ryan Sweeting. What a whirlwind of a relationship! After only 3 months of dating, the Big Bang Theory star is making her wedding plans! Couco, 27, said yes to Sweeting, 26, on Wednesday, September 25. “Flying high, I…
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After years of wedding planning, our favorite tweeting model Chrissy Tiegen and John Legend tied the knot in a secret ceremony in Lake Como, Italy. The model has said before that she had the wedding planned – then scrapped everything. But it looks like whatever she’s been up to paid off – from the few…
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It is not hard to sell jewelry Boca Raton, as there are a number of jewelry shops, precious metal dealerships and pawn shops that are more than willing to purchase all types of jewelry. Unfortunately, many people do not make as much money from their jewelry sale as they could have. Following are three simple…
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Fall is here (kind of) and we’re smitten with all things autumn. We’re currently into rose gold, whether it’s on an antique style engagement ring or a modern eternity band by Tiffany and Co. Nothing complements the warm rich tones of rose gold like a rich burgundy the color of fall leaves, and it just…
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In order to sell your gold, or jewelry and watches safely, you should have some knowledge about different types of gold, other precious metals and stones. Too often buyers may try to take advantage of a lack of knowledge and not provide a fair price. To sell gold Boca Raton residents should ensure that they…
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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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We’ve posted before several times about the best ways to spot a fake Rolex, along with tips for buying a used Rolex watch. As buyers and sellers of authentic pre owned Rolex watches (along with other major luxury brands like Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Hublot, Jaeger LeCoultre, Cartier and Vacheron Constantin, just to name a…
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If you’re strolling down the street in Boca Raton and a stranger comes out of nowhere and asks if “Wanna buy some pre owned Rolex watches?”,saying yes would be comparable to agreeing to buy a bridge while visiting Brooklyn. This is not to say you can’t find an honest-to-goodness pre owned Rolex in Boca Raton,…
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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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The Baroque period, which lasted from 1600 to 1775, had a lasting impact on the architecture, art, music, dress code and jewelry of this time period. It has helped to shape and inspire not only classical masterpieces but also fashion and jewelry design of the modern era. Baroque Jewelry Styles Before the Baroque period, jewelry…
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The value of gold has been quite low this last year; however, this precious metal recently surprised investors and market analysts alike by rising in value to over $1,300 per ounce. Some individuals are taking this as a sign that gold will once again rise in value and are buying back gold investments they have…
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Making, collecting and selling fine jewelry is a wonderful experience. Fine jewelry is like fine wine, it never gets old, just better. Jewelry lovers go through extraordinary means to acquire the style of jewelry they love. Verdura offer jewelry lovers some of the best and most original pieces of jewelry ever created. While some collectors…
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While most people do not have the time or money to dedicate to lavish collections of antiques, samurai swords, expensive jewels, and more, Vacheron Constantin certainly does. During the month of May, the 23rd to be precise, Constantin invited a myriad of exclusive VIP guests to a dinner at the Hong Kong Club to honor…
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One of the best things about the advent of the internet age is the ability to shop around. Of course, savvy customers have been comparing prices for years. But with the help of your keyboard and a little dedication, you’re practically guaranteed to get the most bang for your buck. This is especially true in…
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Christie’s This week Christie’s features one and only one fine jewelry sale ‘Jewellery’ Sale no. 8967 at the London, South Kensington location on June 19th (although we’re currently stalking the Vintage Couture handbags and accessories sale for pre owned luxury handbags along with our sister company.) Luckily, a Christie’s sale never disappoints, and even just…
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No one can accuse Friedrich Kochli of being a man without means and talents. He was perhaps, one of the greatest jewelry designers of his times. His style and originality cannot be imitated by anyone. Among his work is the “Egg.” It is an elegant piece with exquisite details, and a nice gold touch on…
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If it seems like this year’s celebrity engagement rings have paled in comparison to last year’s, it’s because they have. 2012 was the year that gave us Jennifer Aniston‘s ring, Angelina Jolie’s, Kelly Clarkson’s radiant cut fancy yellow (which she lost and thankfully found this week). We saw Blake Lively’s rose gold and oval engagement…
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The time honored traditions of something old, borrowed, new and blue is still upheld by many brides today. With your dress likely being new, and plenty of cute “something blue” ideas on Pinterest, the tricky parts are finding something old and something to borrow! We love the idea of satisfying both superstition with borrowed antique…
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