There’s no shade better than blue sapphire. We prefer it on our hands and in our hands when it comes to this week’s happy hour specials. In a highball we’ve got a blue mojito, courtesy of Martha Stewart weddings. And on our pinky finger we have this fabulous blue sapphire cocktail ring. Three rows of…
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If you are looking to sell watches, Boca Raton and other cities in South Florida have options. Some are easy, some are more challenging and some may be just plain frightening. The choice is yours. First off, you need to make sure your watch is properly identified and appraised. There is a great…
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We’re in Hong Kong for the week at one of our favorite international jewelry and watch shows! We’ve brought our amazing selection of watches and jewelry, but we aren’t the only exhibitors – we’re highlighting other exhibitors too! World Trading NY Inc. World Trading specializes in antique watches, pre owned watches and vintage luxury watches.…
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Richters of Palm Beach: Worth Avenue Richters of Palm Beach is an estate jewelry store Located on the luxurious Century Old Themed, Worth Ave. Richters specializes in buying and selling fancy gemstone beaded jewelry, diamond brooches, fancy colored diamonds and more. This company is known for its one of a kind jewels and is a…
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Onessimo Fine Art Gallery was one of the many art galleries to participate in the Palm Beach Art, Jewelry and Antique show. Besides being present for that event, Onessimo has become one of the more well known art galleries in South Florida. This Gallery is Located in the very luxurious area in Palm Beach known…
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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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We can attest – our Boca Raton jewelry store has been chock full of romantic husbands and boyfriends hunting for the perfect piece of jewelry for their Valentines. We’ve even had a few extra dedicated guys visit our booths at the miami Beach Antique Show and the Naples Antiques show in search of a just…
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Cute Wedding Nail Ideas to Match your Engagement Ring We know our brides are already rocking some major hand accessories in the form of a sparkly new engagement ring from Boca Raton’s most fabulous jeweler. But with scores of brand new brides-to-be ready to show off that rock, the need for great manicure ideas has…
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Yesterday, we told you how Kim Kardashian’s divorce proceedings are stalled. The sticking point? She doesn’t want to give her 20.5 carat diamond engagement ring back to estranged husband Kris Humphries.While Kim might fashion herself as a modern day Liz Taylor, intent on saving all her suitors’ gifted baubles to a collection, she’s actually in…
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The House of Mauboussin reflects Old World elegance and fine craftsmanship in jewelry and luxury timepieces. The French brand was founded in 1825 by a talented artisan jeweler known as M. Rocher. The jewelry line grew and went on to receive award-winning recognition. Mouboussin jewelry gained much popularity in the Art Deco movement of the…
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We’re very vocal about diamond buying on a budget here at Raymond Lee Jewelers. And we’re dedicated to proving to every customer that buying a diamond shouldn’t and doesn’t need to break the bank. Whether we’re breaking down the 4 C’s of Diamond buying, sharing our favorite budgetengagement rings, or telling you the best time…
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Today’s afternoon craving for engagement ring eye candy has us indulging in one of our favorites – vintage engagement rings! While this week’s goodies only include one truly vintage ring (a beautiful platinum & 1.5 carat diamond stunner), the vintage feel continues with our vintage style settings. Vintage inspired engagement ring settings have taken off…
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If you’re anything like us, you love a good deal – especially when it’s on designer jewelry. We’re proud to carry estate, vintage, antique and preowned designer jewelry like Tiffany & Co., Cartier, and Van Cleef & Arpels – it lets our customers find great deals and own luxury for less. But occasionally, we’ll find…
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The much anticipated Brooke Astor auction at Sotheby’s concluded on Tuesday with our personal favorite lots – the jewelry! The entire auction saw realizations that sometimes tripled the estimate (the most expensive lot, a 19th century painting by John Frederick Lewis, sold for over $1.5 million – it was estimated between $300k -$500k). The Grande…
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The cut of a diamond is integral for showcasing its luster, shine, size and shape. While most cuts circulate around the primary, traditional cuts like the pear shape, the princess cut, the round cut diamond and others, there are new contenders in the market of modern diamond cuts. A diamond consists of 3 parts in…
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There are three basic type of watch movements: Mechanical movement, Quartz movement, and automatic movement. Mechanical movement is the oldest form of watch making, then automatic movement watches, and last automatic movement. Here are some features of each type. Mechanical Watch Movement Preferred by most watch enthusiasts Usually Swiss made Works by winding the mainspring…
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When you have a diamond that you have no use for, it only makes sense to sell it. You can go into any jewelry store in the country and see how much diamond jewelry costs. However, because your diamond will likely be re-sold, you can’ expect to get the full retail for your stone. You…
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Breaking out from behind the shadow of the Princess Cut has not been an easy feat for marquise diamonds. Despite its glamorous history (King Louis XV of France commissioned the cut, meant to mimic the mouth of his mistress, The Marchioness Madame de Pompadour), the slender, double-edged diamond was once guilty by association with the…
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Cartier. The name alone conjures images of opulence. Of exotic panther designs. Of Liz Taylor’s famous baubles. Of that enticing and succulent little Cartier red box. Or better yet, of a big red box. Raymond Lee Jewelers’ obsession with Cartier is well documented, so it should come as no surprise that our online showroom and…
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It’s the book that no one wants to read in public, but the one that no one can stop talking about. We’re having a similar obsession with our new pearl inventory, however we’d be happy to flaunt them for all to see. Ditto for these fancy footwear picks from Net-a-Porter. Sultry and exotic materials make…
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2012 Veil Trends Today’s weddings are all about couples who want every aspect of their day to reflect their personalities, their story, their relationship as a couple. One aspect of the wedding day that remains an individual reflection is the attire of the bride & groom. Grooms run the gamut of interest & investment in…
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Sell Jewelry Boca Raton Our bags are packed & we’re getting ready to jet off to Vegas for our first round of summer shows! Before we kick off our time at the Las Vegas Antique Jewelery & Watch Show, we’re hoping to do a little sightseeing. The shops at Caesar’s, the Bellagio, and Circus Circus…
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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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