Ah, spring! It’s been official – and should remain so until June- but here in gorgeous South Florida, all bets are off by Memorial Day. It’s our own personal start of summer (we have different rules down here; it’s also ok to wear white year round.) But we’re still obsessing over the perfect spring Simon…
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Let’s hear it for the ladies! Remember a few years ago when watches seemed to make a huge comeback? Female celebs like Jennifer Aniston started rocking oversized men’s Rolexes. The next thing you knew, wrist hardware was everywhere! Watches for women made a sudden and major comeback. With Michael Kors ubiquitous chunky chronograph making…
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Can you finance an engagement ring? Let’s cut straight to the chase, shall we? YES! You can! We’ve been chatting a lot lately about the different ways you can pay for an engagement ring, something we think is important to discuss right around the holidays, when everyone is excitedly shopping, but slightly worried about the…
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Hola! How are you? Good? Good. We’re glad at least something is, because today we’re blogging the bad. The worst, actually. It’s time to share some of the worst engagement ring advice we’ve ever heard. You can totally make an engagement ring with a [insert alternative gemstone or material here.] You want alternative engagement rings?…
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Engagement rings under 2000 dollars provide beautiful wedding rings and engagement rings to couples on a budget. In fact, we’ve covered a few different engagement ring budgets before: Engagement Rings Under $1000 (This is a throwback from ’12) Engagement Rings Under $6000 Engagement Rings Under $5000 Designer Engagement Rings Under $5000 Engagement Rings Under $4000 And most…
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Today we’re celebrating Wedding Wednesday with some Simon G engagement rings that will knock your socks off. We love Simon G engagement rings so much we carry these delectable goodies at both locations: Raymond Lee Jewelers and Diamonds by Raymond Lee. What makes Simon G engagement rings so special? The brand, founded by Simon Ghanimian…
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No one does a 2 carat halo engagement ring quite like Tacori. In fact, Tacori engagement rings from the RoyalT line all demand a 2 carat center diamond to even start. Because RoyalT rings already boast so much carat weight in their accent diamonds alone, the rings require a larger center stone. Sizing the rings…
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Tacori engagement rings come in a huge variety of styles (which we showed off earlier this week!) Each collection has its own distinct style and gorgeous detailing. And while we don’t play favorites, one collection appeals to our natural inclination towards BIG diamonds. Related: Tacori Engagement Rings That Blew Up On Pinterest Tacori engagement rings…
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When it comes to engagement rings, one name reigns supreme: Tacori. The luxury designer jewelry born and bred in California means one things to brides, and that’s perfection. The Tacori Girl expects nothing but the best, and that’s exactly what she gets with every beautiful, handcrafted, heirloom-quality Tacori engagement ring. And with Tacori’s fourteen individual…
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Pear shaped diamonds are due for a comeback. We’ve been in favor of this for years. And 2016 might just be the year we finally see a resurgence in the popularity of this under-appreciated diamond shape. Related: 2016 Engagement Ring Trends But before you’re ready to say yes to a pear shape, you need to…
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Now that we are finally open, for our first month we wanted to show off our favorite picks from the best selection of Tacori wedding rings Boca Raton has to offer. Tacori wedding rings are among our favorite headliners at Diamonds by Raymond Lee. Our gorgeous showcases shine bright with these stunning, hand crafted designs. Tacori…
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Tacori Engagement Rings Tacori Diamond Engagement Ring Settings We are so excited to have Tacori Engagement Rings in our soon-to-be full showcases at Diamonds by Raymond Lee. We also carry a full range of Tacori Bridal Jewlery Tacori Full Bloom Halo Engagement ring Tacori is one of our premium designer engagement ring lines, and arguably…
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Welcome back to our budget week series! Everyone shops on a budget, even if that budget is “unlimited.” This week we want to highlight some of our favorites in our most popular categories, so you can see just how far your dollar goes with Raymond Lee Jewelers and Diamonds by Raymond Lee. Today, let’s chat…
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Every unique engagement ring deserves an equally unique proposal. And in a day and age where this proposal is widely regarded as “perfeeeeect” by many a Pinterest user, the pressure is on. But no fear, we’re here to help. That’s right, not only will we help you choose the perfect engagement ring (for her and…
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Who doesn’t love a good halo? At this point, the design is more than a trend – it’s a bridal staple. Like a pear shape, or a cathedral setting, or white gold. The halo has simply been accepted into the canon of bridal and engagement ring styles. And each jeweler or designer puts their own…
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There are two weeks left in this long, crazy year that was 2015, and if you know us, you know we’re sending you out with plenty of sparkle (and welcoming you with plenty of bling, but you’ll have to stay tuned to see what we have up our sleeves!) This year, we loved watching our…
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Halo engagement rings. They’re here, they’re flashy, and they’re unapologetic. They’re also not going anywhere any time soon. While we have noticed a slight backlash with first time brides opting out of the halo effect (the style du jour is a solitaire round or cushion – a big one – on a thin and delicate…
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Engagement Rings in Boca Raton have one major requirement: they need to be luxurious. Luckily, we’ve cornered the market on luxury bridal. We’ve slowly been adding to our ranks of designers, adding A. Jaffe, Gabriel NY, Ever & Ever, Uneek, Simon G. and Verragio to our showcases over the past few years. In fact, our…
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The round brilliant diamond is by far and away the most popular diamond shape. This shape defines “classic.” When people think of an engagement ring, so often the first image that pops into their head is of the round brilliant solitaire. The beauty and timelessness of this particular shape secures it the number one spot, with…
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18k White Gold 1ctw Princess/Baguette Diamond Mounting Find this 18k White Gold 1ctw Princess/Baguette Diamond Mounting 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 18k White Gold 1ctw Princess/Baguette Diamond Mounting Material 18k White Gold Diamond Details…
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Today, the odds are stacked in your favor. There’s a 100% chance you’re about to be stunned by some gorgeous stacks! You know we love a good bracelet stack – especially when Cartier Love Bangles are involved. But lately, we’ve been all about the ring stack. It all started when we became Gabriel & Co.…
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HOW is it September? Yes, we obviously knew it was coming, but whew that first month of fall always takes us by surprise. Granted, Fall is a relative term here in Boca Raton. It’s more hurricane prep and welcoming the snowbirds here than pumpkin spice-ing and breaking out the riding boots. Just kidding, we’re always…
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Or, when IG really is too good to be true. Like most things on the internet, if something just has an unbelievable price, it’s probably unbelievable – or maybe you’re not getting the whole picture. And when it comes to pictures, especially ours on Instagram and Facebook, sometimes the price tag looks WAY too good to…
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When you’re engagement ring shopping, you want to get the best deal possible, right? And you should want to make it as easy as possible too. Well if you want both, you have a new slice of the internet in your corner. The blog Beyond 4 C’s covers the ins and outs of diamond shopping…
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Wear, Profit, Repeat Now that the economy is back on the upswing, investors are looking for new ways to protect and increase their hard-earned money. Many financial experts recommend diamonds. Values fluctuate based on supply and demand (and rough diamond prices are pretty low this year), but pricing scales have lacked uniformity. Individual appraisals are…
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Ruby has ben the world’s most precious gem for thousands of years. That’s right: before the diamond, the ruby ruled all. Even the Bible places rubies above all, the most precious of the 12 stones created by God, and mentioned by Job (re: wisdom is more precious than…) and placed on Aaron’s neck. In ancient Sanskrit,…
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Buying a diamond isn’t necessarily “cheap” no matter how you define it.Diamonds are expensive, whether you’re spending $1000 or $10,000. They are a precious gemstone, and the supply is tightly controlled. However, their beauty and longevity remain unquestioned by millions, and in our opinion diamonds are fabulous and we love them. So, when you’re looking to score…
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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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A funny thing happens to us, oh a few times a week. Our social team’s photos are so mesmerizing, so breathtaking, and so popular on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest, that they tend to spread. And not always with attribution. It’s frustrating to our wonderful photographers, on a creative basis – a lot more goes into…
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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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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’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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Cartier at the Bienalle The Arts in Paris Bienalle takes place every two years. From its inception in 1962, the object of the event was to, according to the founders, “create an event where the beauty of the objects displayed would rival that of the women who would visit the exhibition.” Though every year —…
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If you’re planning on popping the question in the near future, then buying an engagement ring is probably up there on your “to-do” list. These days, there are so many different styles of engagement rings that it can be overwhelming to choose one for your partner. To help you get started, however, take a look…
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Welcome back, readers! Today, our GIA Graduate Gemologist, Richard Resnik, is sharing his thoughts on the misinformation game some jewelry retailers play. Because we’re both a brick & mortar jewelry store and one of the nation’s largest online jewelry retailers, we’re in a unique position of seeing the pro’s and con’s of each side of…
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When it comes to gems, the big ones make the news. A 28.18-carat emerald-cut Kashmir sapphire set a record within the industry, selling for $5.1 million. Critical Acclaim and Acquisition It acquired $180,731 per carat, and it set a world record for auction price per sapphire carat. The giant and untreated gem is situated upon…
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Diamonds have the distinction of being the most popular precious gems and if you were lucky enough to be born in April, they are your special stone. Diamonds are graded on a scientific scale that gauges their cut, color, clarity and carats. Simulated diamonds are becoming more and more common and some of them are…
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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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Well, that was a let down. On a red carpet famed for ensembles like J. Lo’s green dress, Beyonce’s green Lorraine Schwartz emeralds, and Macklemore in general, such sparse outrageousness left the Jewelerati wanting. The grills were few and far between (and on Madonna, to add insult to injury). The abundant studs and bare necks…
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How does someone find the most exquisite jewelry collection of one of the richest women in the world, valued at over 20 million dollars, locked away in a bank vault for 70 years? There are many deep questions surrounding the half-billion dollar estate, including three incredible mansions and some of the most brilliant diamond jewelry…
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Are Brown Diamonds Real Mined Diamonds? Scientists have researched the origin of brown colored diamonds. Brown diamonds, recently but successfully marketed as “Chocolate Diamonds” by LeVian, have a brown color because of irradiation, nickel impurities and lattice defects. Lattice defects caused by pressure that exceeds tolerance of the crystals’ “yield strength,” causing strain hardening. This…
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Choosing Your Style Archaeologists have determined that almost since the time mankind began wearing animal skins for clothing, some form of jewelry also entered the wardrobe. Apparently, the first personal adornments were made of animal bone or carved wood. While today’s baubles and beads can range in value from a few cents to millions of…
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With the December Solstice rapidly approaching, it’s no surprise that many luxury watch designers have found their head in the clouds…and who could blame them? These next luxury designs shine as brightly as the stars and constellations that they were inspired by. Each piece offers their own unique ability to track the moon phases, your…
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This week the streets of Paris are teeming with fashion industry figures from all over the world. They are getting a first hand glance at the haute couture fashions and accessories slated to hit the fashion world in the autumn and winter of 2014. The French maison of high end jewelry Van Cleef & Arpels,…
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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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Shalom Harlow is back! And while the rest of the world has gotten older, paler and puffier, she has somehow grown more preternaturally beautiful than ever. She also happens to be dripping in diamonds, most notably Tiffany’s stunning Yellow Diamond Daisy Medallion, which mingles the timelessness of a girl’s best friend with Keshi and cultured…
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