What is the most expensive cut for a diamond? Would we surprise you by answering that it’s NOT a rare, antique, or proprietary cut? Instead, it’s actually the most popular diamond cut found around the world: the round brilliant! But why is the round brilliant the most expensive diamond cut? Its popularity certainly has a…
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What exactly are Raymond Lee diamonds? If you’re reading this you already know what Raymond Lee Jewelers is, and likely all about Diamonds by Raymond Lee. If not, that’s our sister store, our exclusive bridal jewelry boutique that caters to the next generation of luxury jewelry lovers. But back to the diamonds. Raymond Lee diamonds…
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Ah, the $ 10000 engagement ring. $10,000 is an investment that will get you a gorgeous ring – trust us. It’s well over the national average spend for first time engagement ring buyers, and we have an enormous selection of engagement rings under $10,000. This budget is one we see time and again – people…
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We love fancy shape diamond engagement rings! What are fancy shape diamonds? Anything that isn’t a round diamond! Everything from emerald cuts to heart shaped diamonds are considered a specialty fancy shape, and each has its own magnificent properties. Today, we want to highlight our favorite fancy shape diamond engagement rings – one from each…
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Ah, the eternal comparison: the solitaire vs halo engagement ring. The much contested and hotly debated superior engagement ring style still isn’t clear. Brides seem torn between the two, with passionate feelings about either style. Some of our laid-back brides like both, and can’t decide between the two, leaving it up to their intended to…
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How does shape affect the price of a diamond? Truth be told, this is a question our grooms ask more often than our brides. For the ladies, they have a cut – maybe two – that they’re drawn to, and the rest of the engagement ring budget should be arranged around that preference. For the…
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The jewelry repair Boca Raton requires isn’t your run-of-the-mill repair service. With Boca residents’ discerning taste, their jewelry requires a bit more TLC! When our clientele asks us to repair their luxury jewelry by Bulgari, Tiffany, Cartier or Van Cleef & Arpels, we know they expect the best treatment for their jewelry. Diamonds by Raymond…
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Love oval diamond engagement rings? So do we! This particular shape is one of our favorite “fancy” diamond shapes. What’s a fancy diamond shape? Any diamond shape that isn’t round! Cushion cuts, emerald cuts, princess cuts, marquise cuts, radiant cuts, pear shapes, heart shapes, and – of course – ovals are all fancy shapes! This…
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Platinum Vintage GIA 7.36ctw Old European Diamond Pin This absolutely stunning diamond pin features round brilliant and emerald cut diamonds with an old European cut center diamond. Set to perfection in Platinum. If you’re looking for a one of a kind piece to add to your jewelry collection, look no further! Material Platinum Style Diamond…
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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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It’s officially the final countdown. In the last month, we’ve been busy walking down memory lane with our favorite… Tacori engagement rings Verragio engagement rings Henri Daussi engagement rings Cushion cut engagement rings Gabriel & Co. engagement rings A . Jaffe Engagement Rings Round Engagement Rings And halo engagement rings. Today, we send off 2016…
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We’re continuing to roll out the hits today with more of our top engagement rings from 2016. Did you check out all the gorgeous Tacori engagement rings from Monday? OMG you need to go right now if you haven’t yet – don’t worry we’ll wait. Back? Ok, mentally prepare yourself for even more gorgeous engagement…
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The time has finally arrived – it’s countdown season! While we’ve still got 20 days to go ‘til Christmas (and 19 to Hanukkah), and we seriously can’t even think about our NYE countdown until then, it’s never too early for a great ring countdown. In fact, we do them all year. Top 10 Engagement Rings our…
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Our business runs on our passion and expertise in the luxury watch game. For more than three decades, Raymond Lee Jewelers has been the premier buyer and seller of every estate luxury watch model basically ever. Whether it’s a rare antique we found at a major estate sale, or the hottest “It” watch that’s only…
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Diamonds by Raymond Lee engagement rings are taking over the internet! Since our grand opening this February, we’ve watched (and encouraged) our gorgeous Diamonds by Raymond Lee engagement rings to blow up on Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, Tumblr, We Heart It and more. If it’s an outlet for engagement ring inspiration and #RingGoals, you can bet…
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Halo engagement rings are heating up for fall, even if the weather is cooling down. In fact, we’re here to wish you a happy halo-ween, with the top 10 most gorgeous halo engagement rings we’ve been eyeing for autumn. These rings are perfect year round, of course, but there’s something magical about a fall proposal.…
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Platinum Diamond and Sapphire Vintage Mounting A platinum vintage engagement ring setting made with round brilliant diamonds and beautiful sapphire gemstones. Material Platinum Diamond Details Approximately 0.06ctw of round brilliant diamonds. Diamonds are H/I in color and SI in clarity Gemstone Details Approximately 0.15ctw of emerald shape sapphires Ring Measurements 1″ x 0.23″ x 0.75″…
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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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What are the different types of engagement rings? We don’t mean the different shapes – which you can read more about here! But rather the style of the engagement ring. We throw around descriptors like “Designer engagement rings” or “Estate engagement rings” here on the blog, but how do they differ from, say, a custom…
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Looking for the best way to finance engagement ring dreams? You’ve arrived at the right place. A few days ago, we explained that you can finance a wedding ring (and an engagement ring, for that matter.) Today, we want to explain how you can do it. The steps are surprisingly easy, and make your ring…
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When it comes to diamonds, two main questions pop into everyone’s mind first. One: “How many carats?” Two: “How much?” But it usually takes some time to get to one of our favorite questions: “What determines a diamond’s price?” As diamond experts, we know (and are happy to tell everyone and anyone who listens) that…
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Henri Daussi engagement rings only exist because of excellence in cut. The eponymous Henri Daussi Loots became known as one of the best diamond cutters in the biz because of his excellent work with heart shaped diamonds. Today though, HD is all about the cushion cut. Cushion cut diamonds are the second most popular in today’s…
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A. Jaffe engagement rings never fail to put us in a New York state of mind. The A. Jaffe legacy revolves around rings inspired by the Big Apple. These stunning engagement rings each represent a different era of New York history, from its very beginnings as the greatest city to its Metropolitan status now. A.…
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Henri Daussi engagement rings are one of the fastest growing designer bridal lines. It seems like everywhere we look now, we see more brides-to-be pining and pinning over Henri Daussi rings! In fact, that’s how our love story with Henri Daussi began – like all the best modern love stories start, we met on Instagram…
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For the first time ever, an engagement ring designer wants to make your custom ring the easiest process in the world. No more hemming and hawing over the specific changes you need to make to take your ring from unique to one of a kind! Tacori engagement rings strive to make you a Tacori Girl…
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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 stunning variety of shapes to fit the diamond of your choice – but you already knew that thanks to this handy post about diamond shapes for your Tacori ring! If you were smitten with the princess cut example, you’re not alone. Princess cut diamonds are one of the most…
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Tacori engagement rings come in pretty much every diamond shape you could imagine. And if the setting you love doesn’t default to the shape you want, Tacori makes it easy as 1-2-3 to create the custom Tacori engagement ring of your dreams with their No Modification Charge Policy. What does that mean? 1) Center Stone…
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Tacori engagement rings have taken over our Pinterest! As one of our premium designers, these gorgeous engagement ring settings captured our hearts and attention the moment we laid eyes on them. It looks like Pinterest users agree. With Diamonds by Raymond Lee’s new Pinterest account, we’ve been filling up each designer engagement ring brand’s boards…
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Tacori engagement rings are already celeb-worthy, with several Hollywood leading ladies calling a Tacori ring their own. Ellen Pompeo, Nicolette Sheridan, and other famous celebs call themselves Tacori Girls! But even if you’ve got a major crush on a celebrity ring with an unknown designer (or you can’t dial up Lorraine Schwartz for a custom…
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Tacori engagement rings are among our best sellers. As one of our premium designers, Tacori rings come with a promise of forever, a lifetime of happiness, and unending love. And we aren’t even talking about your fiancé! Tacori rings themselves warrant an epic love story, and our Tacori brides agree – it’s easy to fall…
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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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Tacori engagement rings are gorgeous beyond measure, that much is obvious. The brand prides themselves on their commitment to beautiful design, Old World style, modern luxury and handcrafted details. The California design studio, where every Tacori engagement ring setting begins its journey, hosts genius designers at the top of their game. Related: Tacori Engagement Rings That…
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Are you following us on Pinterest yet? If not, you’re missing out! Especially on the Tacori engagement rings that nearly broke the internet. These gorgeous designer settings blew up on our Pinterest page, which just proves that the ladies love Tacori. And we don’t blame them! Related: Tacori Engagement Rings Our Insta Community Loves Tacori…
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Tacori engagement rings officially stole our Insta community’s hearts. Ever since we started posting our favorite Tacori settings, our fans made it unanimous: they can’t get enough! Thanks to Tacori engagement rings‘ handcrafted details, luxurious designs, and Gorgeous, Very Sexy (G color, VS clarity) diamonds these settings shot straight to Instagram fame. And if you liked…
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If you’ve been following along with our diamond shapes guides, welcome back! If you’re new, welcome! So far we’ve covered pear shaped diamonds and Old European cut diamonds. Today, it’s about time we got down to round brilliant diamond facts. History The round brilliant diamond might be known today as the classic diamond shape, but it…
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Do you need engagement ring insurance? Yes. Yes you do. But not all policies are created equal. While adding your engagement ring to your homeowner’s insurance is a great, easy option (and certainly better than leaving yourself entirely unprotected) there’s another option: jewelry insurance. Related: You’re Engaged! Now What? What is Engagement Ring Insurance? Like the name implies,…
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Happy Earth Day to all of our readers. We’re celebrating today by admiring some of our gorgeous, eco-friendly recycled diamonds. What’s recycled jewelry? Before you start picturing creative twists on Hefty bags and last year’s Vogues, we’ll stop you. When we say recycled, we mean estate. And when we say estate, we mean – actually,…
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If you’re looking for the perfect engagement ring, the first step is finding the perfect style. Take this engagement ring style quiz to find your perfect match in 7 easy questions What item(s) are on heavy rotation from your closet? A. Your massive collection of Anthropologie blouses, dresses and skirts B. A crocheted vintage maxi dress…
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Antique engagement rings are a fabulous option for any bride-to-be, but especially those looking for something different. Something unique. Something more. “Something Old”, to boot. And any vintage or antique diamond ring usually fits all those requirements. They’re styles you don’t see as often in contemporary bridal jewelry. They’re often diamond cuts that aren’t even…
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Once spring has sprung, our thoughts turn to all things light, airy, and – of course – sparkly. March ushers in a series of amazing birthstones, with the pale blue aquamarine. April boasts the best birthstone of all, with an entire month devoted to diamonds. And May’s emerald captures our imagination like no other gemstone.…
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Estate Tiffany jewelry is one of the hottest sellers at Raymond Lee Jewelers. As South Florida’s premiere source for designer estate jewelry, we like to keep a wide variety of haute brands stocked in our showcases. But when it comes to Tiffany & Co. we always double down! The brand, synonymous with classic American style…
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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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In the world of jewelry and diamonds, we often delve into technical speak without even realizing it. And while industry jargon is quickly learned, it’s one of the biggest hurdles first time diamond buyers face when shopping. It’s frustrating to approach the shopping experience expecting to be treated as an equal, someone who deserves to…
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The ides of March are nothing to fear, not when we’re still celebrating this month’s glorious March birthstone aquamarine! Aquamarine comes in a variety of colors hues ranging from a lightly green tinged aqua to a crisp, powder blue. The colors of aquamarine pick up sky and water tones beautifully, and are favored in lighter,…
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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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Simon G engagement rings are made for a woman unlike any other. The spirit of the brand celebrates strong women with strong preferences for the best in life. Simon G was founded by Simon Ghanimian along with his wife Silvia, to handcraft his own magnificent designs. A specific attention to detail is what sets Simon G…
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When it comes to diamonds, a wealth of information is available at your fingertips. And it’s a good thing, considering they are simultaneously the most popular gemstone and the most difficult to shop for. We aren’t shy about sharing how to get a great deal on a diamond, nor so we have any issues telling…
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