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…
Read more
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…
Read more
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…
Read more
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…
Read more
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…
Read more
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…
Read more
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…
Read more
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.…
Read more
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…
Read more
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…
Read more
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…
Read more
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…
Read more
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.…
Read more
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…
Read more
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…
Read more
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…
Read more
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…
Read more
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…
Read more
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…
Read more
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…
Read more
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,…
Read more
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…
Read more
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…
Read more
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…
Read more
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,…
Read more
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…
Read more
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…
Read more
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.…
Read more
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…
Read more
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…
Read more
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…
Read more
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…
Read more
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…
Read more
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…
Read more
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…
Read more
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…
Read more
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…
Read more
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…
Read more
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…
Read more
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…
Read more
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…
Read more
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…
Read more
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…
Read more
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…
Read more
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…
Read more
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…
Read more
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…
Read more
