30 Years in the Jewelry Business No business can be in business for over 30 years if the business did not operate with trust and integrity. Raymond Lee Jewelers, established in 1983, and known as South Florida’s most trusted name in jewelry sales and service. Consumers know who to trust their jewelry and sell diamonds…
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It is not hard to sell jewelry Boca Raton, as there are a number of jewelry shops, precious metal dealerships and pawn shops that are more than willing to purchase all types of jewelry. Unfortunately, many people do not make as much money from their jewelry sale as they could have. Following are three simple…
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Bling so bright it will make your eyes burn. Gems so shiny the sun will need to put on shades. And if diamonds are a girl’s best friend, then you’re going to make the acquaintances of many, many affectionate ladies after checking out the upcoming Sotheby’s Important Jewels Auction. New York City is the place…
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The emerald cut diamond comes from a cut that was originally used for cutting emeralds. The shape is rectangular and is step-cut with cropped corners. Sharp corners are weaker and can break and chip more easily. When a diamond shape is step-cut, it is square or rectangular with rectilinear facets that are parallel to the…
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Here in July it’s all about the Royal Family. There’s also another event scheduled for September that will regain our attention. That is the scheduled release of Diana, a motion picture coming to theaters. The movie stars Naomi Watts as Princess Di, and while there are on-going debates about her portrayal, no one is disputing…
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Imagine pit mining diamonds among the bare mountains of the southernmost tip of Africa. A hot sun blazes overhead in a blue, cloudless sky. The mine is surrounded by heavy machinery and hydraulic pumps. Miners sift through the ore and rubble of a volcanic blast that happened over 100 million years ago. Among the rubble…
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Passion and creativity are two of the characteristics that have led to Lorenz Baumer’s success in the world of fine jewelry design. He has designed stunning works for names like Guerlain, Channel, and Baccarat. He also designs pieces under his personal name as well. Baumer’s works of art range from rings and earrings to bracelets…
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From our family to yours, we’re wishing all the RLJ dads out there a Happy Father’s Day 2013! From the time you nervously bought your wife’s engagement ring, to giving her her first pair of diamond earrings, or buying your little girl her first set of pearls, we’ve been so lucky to be the jeweler…
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Diamonds are a girl’s best friend. A 164 carat D color diamond was found at the Main pipe, on April 30th, worth an estimated $9 million dollars. The breakdown of the diamond puts each carat at $54,911. Unfortunately they didn’t choose to sell diamonds Boca Raton most certainly would have loved to us, but was…
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For well over a century, Van Cleef & Arpels has spelled romance in jewelry. The Van Cleef love story began in 1895 when Estelle Arpels and Alfred Van Cleef declared their deep passion and love for all things beautiful into the creation of jewels that would befit celebrities and royalty, most especially those lucky in…
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Van Cleef and Arpels has announced plans to expand their flagship boutique in New York City. Famous designer Patrick Jouin gives the vision of a geometric art-deco theme for the renovations. He wants it to appear to pay homage to New York City’s Chrysler building and the Empire State Building. A grand staircase will lead…
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In exciting huge diamond news, Sotheby’s NY will auction a 74.9 carat diamond on April 17th .The gargantuan sparkling majesty will be part of 399 other items sold, and is potentially flawless. The pear-shaped diamond is expected to be worth between $9 and $12 million. According to Sotheby’s this is the most important white diamond…
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Backstreet Boy singer Nick Carter got a big “yes” when he proposed to his girlfriend of four years, Lauren Kitt. He proposed with a seven-karat ring during a trip the two took to the Florida Keys. The ring came from XIV KARATS, and it appears to be a pear-shaped diamond set in platinum. Nick got…
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Rider Strong Proposes! The titular “boy” in “Boy Meets World” always had his heart set on Topanga Lawrence. This was fine with many fans because Shawn Hunter was the bad boy who interested teen girls every Friday. You may have fallen in love with the rebellious youngster, but Rider Strong gave his girlfriend Alexandra Barreto…
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This week we’re toasting to fancy yellow cocktails! Our fabulous sapphire cocktail ring features an octagonal fancy yellow sapphire set in platinum with diamonds. Really, it’s so stunning it could be worn as an engagement ring, but today we’re wearing it for imbibing instead of impending nuptials. A slim frame of diamond pave surrounds the…
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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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For the most elegant brooches, the most desired engagement rings and the most stylish watches, there is only one brand you need to think of: Van Cleef and Arpels. The brand, which keeps romance and sensuality at the forefront of its designs, originated out of true love. The brand began in the late 19th century…
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Stop the presses. Your favorite (only?) Sk8r Gurl is engaged. Avril Lavigne, who was last tied to Brody Jenner of The Hills and Kardashian fame, kept her boyfriend on the down-low until he became her fiance. Her surprise Intended? Nickelback lead singer Chad Kroeger. The two apparently grew close while Kroeger worked with Lavigne during…
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June’s Couture Show in Las Vegas shed a lot of light on a number of fashionable trends and phases. In the accessories category, there are many precious and semi-precious stones hitting the top ranks. Those and other trends are featured below. One of a kind pieces of jewelry were amongst the top fashion trends at…
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Lab created diamonds are real diamonds in every way (as opposed to lab-created diamond simulants). The chemical compounds are the same as mined diamonds, but the values are much different. It is often very difficult to tell the difference between a synthetic and mined diamond. Consumers can notice some aspects themselves, while they will…
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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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Accessorize Like a Celebrity They have million dollar style. Literally. So is it any surprise that we want to dress like a celebrity? These days, I’m all about stealing the show with the right accessories. We all know that the wrong hat,string of pearls or ring bling can ruin an outfit; so for inspiration, I…
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