Our pre owned Rolex President watches are the finest in Boca Raton. As one of the US’s premiere places to sell Rolex watches, we see our fair share of pre owned Rolexes in all kinds of conditions, ranging from a pristine pre owned Rolex with box and papers one day to an estate Rolex in…
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Ah the sapphire. One of the most precious gems, sapphires are the blue, pink, yellow and even green variants of the Corundum mineral (their cousins, rubies, are the red variety). Sapphires are prized for their hardness, vibrant colors and beauty. Some of our favorite Sapphire jewelry Boca Raton has to offer resides in our showcases.…
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Ah, January! Not only is January the beginning of the year, but also it’s the month that signifies a new beginning for everyone. Garnet, the January birthstone signifies eternal friendship and trust. Garnet is derived from the Latin word granatum which directly translates as seed—perfect term for the Garnet that resembles a Pomegranate seed. Garnet…
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Tuesday Shoesday: Yellow Diamonds and Yellow Gold Yellow diamonds, also known as canary diamonds, never fail to take our breath away. And we recently had an opportunity to buy yellow diamonds and turn them into fabulous canary diamond stud earrings. Both of them are set in 14 karat yellow gold, and we’ve paired them with…
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Piecing Together the Perfect Arm Party Last month, I introduced the concept of needing an Arm Party in the post Party Jewelry You’ll Need Going Into the New Year. While I introduced the concept, lets expound by looking at a few amazing pieces from the Raymond Lee Jeweler’s Showroom that would work well at creating…
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Vintage Watches Boca Raton Vintage watches are some of our favorite pieces in the showroom. From the vintage diamond watches by Hamilton we collect to the truly magnificent vintage Patek Philippe watches, vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre watches and rare vintage Rolex watches in our men’s cases. We even pick up the occasional vintage Van Cleef and Arpels…
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Arts and Crafts Jewelry Era If you are going for a classic look, nothing says sophistication and class better than the right piece of jewelry from the Arts and Craft Era. This vintage jewelry brings back a bit of the 19th Century, and wearing it can make you feel a bit like you’ve stepped out…
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This sapphire and diamond ring is one of our new favorites. Lately, we’ve been snapping up blue sapphires left and right and mounting them in fabulous master craftsman settings with diamonds. These estate sapphire pieces were breathtaking before, but now we can’t get them out of our heads! In fact, we’re daydreaming about which of…
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While you’ve already celebrated the new year, there are some important pieces of party jewelry that you’ll need going into the new year! These 4 pieces—or items that are similar—will really get you noticed in a crowd, on the dance floor! 1. Oversized Studs. Diamond and Pearl stud earrings will never loose their appeal,…
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Last month, we had so much fun Giving Thanks & Giving Back. This month, we’re continuing the fun by giving away some of our favorite pieces to those on the Nice list. Our holiday jewelry giveaway is the perfect way to add a little sparkle to your holiday wish list. And Pinterest is our favorite…
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Katharine Hepburn: Dressed for Stage and Screen has been on display at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts since late October. While the actress, who passed away in 2003 at 96 years old was ‘decidedly unconventional’ in style back in the 1930s and 1940s, she is one of the most influential fashion…
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Today’s fancy footwear has us blushing. All pretty in pink, these pink ladies shake up this typically demure hue. With stud, spikes and mile high platforms to go around, they’re deserving of equally stunning jewels. And our rosy pink sapphire jewelry and pink diamond jewelry foots fits the bill. With selections from our contemporary cases,…
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Rolex Oyster Perpetual Two Tone Ladies Watch Brand Rolex Style Non-Date Serial Number U Gender Ladies Case Material Stainless Steel Case Diameter 26mm Bezel Fluted 18K Yellow Gold Bezel Clasp Locking Fold-over Clasp Dial Gray Bracelet Two Tone Stainless Steel and 18k Yellow Gold Movement Automatic Size Will Fit a 7″ Wrist Box and Papers…
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Rolex Oyster Perpetual Two Tone Ladies Watch Brand Rolex Style Non-Date Serial Number U Gender Ladies Case Material Stainless Steel Case Diameter 26mm Bezel Fluted 18K Yellow Gold Bezel Clasp Locking Fold-over Clasp Dial Gray Bracelet Two Tone Stainless Steel and 18k Yellow Gold Movement Automatic Size Will Fit a 7″ Wrist Box and Papers…
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Rolex Submariner 16613 Stainless Steel and 18K Gold Men’s Watch Company Rolex Model Submariner Reference Number 16613 Serial Number “D” Case Material Stainless Steel Case Measurement 40 mm Bracelet Stainless Steel and 18K Yellow Gold Oyster Dial Blue with Luminous Markers Bezel 18K Yellow Gold with Blue Insert (very small scratch on blue insert–shown in…
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Andy Warhol’s success as a famed commercial artist, filmmaker and father of ‘pop art’ afforded him the luxury of indulging in more than just painting Campbell’s soup cans. As he led the world into the culture of more modern forms of art, he developed a love of vintage items. He was an avid collector of…
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Unbelievably, today is November 1st. 2012 is winding down as the holiday season kicks into gear, and we’ve barely had time to sock away the last of Halloween candy before our thoughts turn to turkey and holiday music (it’s never too soon). With Thanksgiving quickly approaching, as well as our own 30th birthday, we’re reflecting…
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Whether you’re searching for the perfect Halloween statement piece or your looking to pair some perfect pieces with your killer costume, there are so many fun options for Halloween. A holiday where kids and kids-at-heart get to dress up as their favorite characters, the horror movie icons that scare the masses or the public figures…
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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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Welcome to Raymond Lee Jewelers’ online store! Feel free to browse our extensive inventory. We sell a wide assortment of luxury watches, engagement rings, designer jewelry, and much more. We carry many popular brands as well as beautiful estate jewelry. If you would prefer to view our inventory in person, visit us at: 22191…
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Platinum 1.0ctw Diamond Engagement Ring in Vintage Setting Raymond Lee Jewelers in Boca Raton — South Florida’s destination for diamonds, fine jewelry, antique jewelry, estate pieces, and vintage jewels. Style Women’s Channel Set Diamond Engagement Ring Material Platinum Diamond Details Approximately 1.0ctw Round Brilliant Cut Diamond. Diamond is H/I in color and VS in clarity…
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Once upon a time, Brooke Astor was the queen of New York. The high priestess of high society was one of the original Ladies Who Lunched, but reigning over the Upper East Side was not all that Brooke Astor was passionate about. The society hostess pioneered and promoted civic service and philanthropic giving as a…
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The internet abounds with great ideas and information. It’s also full of ridiculous, impractical and downright dangerous advice (just visit Yahoo answers to get the gist). The full spectrum of crowd-sourced info quality applies to virtually any topic – there will be good advice and terrible advice. Once such subject is how to clean diamond…
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Fall of 2012 is seeing five surprising new trends in men’s fashion. This fall will see the rise of new colors in men’s jewelry, the return of the blazer and a sea of true blue. Below are five trends to look forward to in the fall of 2012. THE Five Upcoming Men’s Fashion Trends Fall…
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Nail art is one of the biggest trends sweeping the beauty world. On Pinterest & Tumblr, there are entire accounts dedicated to nail art inspiration and decorated digits. We think nail art is a fun way to express your creativity – especially when paired with any of our gorgeous vintage rings, estate rings or antique…
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Raffles Hotel in Singapore is celebrating its 125th year of inception this year, being treated like royalty by the likes of Jaeger-LeCoultre: the Swiss watchmaker has prepared two anniversary editions of the Reverso Watch solely to commemorate the Raffles Hotel. The Raffles Hotel is one of the world’s most famous colonial-style hotels. Although it was…
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Today kicks off eBay’s Fashion Vault Sale featuring a designer jewelry sale on estate jewelry steals from exclusive eBay sellers. Raymond Lee Jewelers was selected as one of eBay’s premiere sellers of estate, antique and vintage fine jewelry and watches to participate in this exciting sale. For the entire week, customers will be able to…
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They are the largest of all living mammals and among the most powerful. Doting mothers and loner fathers, they rely upon a single part of the body to drink, dust, dig, signal, gather food and breathe – and, depending upon the availability of food, they tend to congregate as family units or in large groups.…
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It’s show time again! The RLJ team is in NYC this weekend for one of our favorite watch and antique shows. Today, U.S. Antiques kicked off its sixth annual antique jewelry and watch show at the Metropolitan Pavillion in Manhattan. The show, accodring to U.S. Antique Shows: “… is our most intimate event serving the…
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Every once in a while you may come across a piece of jewelry that you no longer wear, for whatever reason. So what exactly should you do with it? Sell it! From needing a few extra bucks, to wanting an upgrade, there are plenty of factors that people consider when deciding whether or not to sell…
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Receiving a wedding invitation from a dear friend or a loved one can be an exciting moment in its own, but when time begins to dwindle and the anticipated date nears, it becomes priority to find an outfit for the occasion: What to wear to a summer wedding? As many know, it is unspoken wedding…
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Fashion’s Night Out If it’s the end of the week and you’re tired of staring at the dull vanilla wallpaper in your office (and we know you are) then it’s time for some more appealing visuals. We all need some form of escape from our 9-5’s. What better way to do it then with a…
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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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Where travel once was a luxury, it’s now a necessity. With the increase in outgoing flights, luggage often gets misplaced or lost in airports all over the world. From putting neon signs on our luggage to buying customized luggage with our names engraved on them, one can never be too cautious when flying, especially if…
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1920s inspired wedding dresses, Art Deco inspired wedding dresses, and vintage style wedding dresses have ruled the bridal runways for just about a year now. And we are happy to report that this gorgeous trend isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. Brides are looking to the past for modern takes on gilded age fashion. Maybe the…
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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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The hunt for your beautiful wedding gown is now over. You’ve found the perfect dress that fits your personal style. Now it is time to find the right necklace to match your stunning wedding dress. Here are a few tips to consider when choosing the right necklace for your wedding dress. Strapless Dresses: When wearing…
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What to Wear in Venice Welcome back to Travel Tuesday! We’re thoroughly infected with the Travel Bug at Raymond Lee Jewelers, and our globe trotting adventures don’t end with all of the jewelry shows we attend. When wanderlust kicks in, and our minds start to drift, here’s a sampling of Where we’ve gone/what we’ll Wear.…
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Collateral Loans Boca Collateral loans are a fairly easy concept to understand: a collateral loan is a type of loan secured by some asset that you already own. Traditionally, collateral loans are issued on real estate property, which is often referred to as a “home equity line of credit.” In many areas, you can also…
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Vintage Audemars Piguet Skeleton There are certain wardrobe staples that every stylish man needs to own: a classic blue blazer, the perfect dress shoe, a well-tailored suit – these are all givens. But as we’ve stated many a time before, no ensemble is truly complete without the finishing touches that elevate an outfit to refinement.…
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Twitter Proposal We know, we know, in certain circle the idea of proposal via tweet is nothing short of eye-roll inducing. But humor us, and watch the video below: When we first saw this story on JCK, we were intrigued. After reading Adam’s Twitter feed, we were smitten! Adam created this Twitter account back in…
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Fancy Colored Diamonds Investment 38 years of auction houses and private dealer records indicate the prices of fancy color diamonds doubling at the dealer level every 5 – 7 years. That’s an average of 12%-15% every year, with even higher rates for the rarer colors! Demand is increasing worldwide, while the earth’s supply of diamonds…
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Mary Kate & Ashley Olsen Jewelry – Get the Look On Monday, June 4th, the annual Council of Fashion Design America (CFDA) Awards red carpet sparkled with the jewelry from Womenswear Designer of the Year recipients: Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. The Council of Fashion Designers of America, Inc. is a not-for-profit trade association whose membership…
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