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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February is upon us! And it’s one of our most favorite times of the year – we’re busy exhibiting at some of the nation’s top antique jewelry shows, the showroom is abuzz with customers shopping for trinkets for their Valentines, and Cupid has us working overtime. This special time of year brings eager, savvy gents…
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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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A quick peek inside our cases filled with the best estate jewelry Boca Raton has to offer. These are just the yellow gold and diamond cases, which feature all of our yellow gold fine jewelry pieces set with a variety of gemstones, but primarily gold with diamonds. Gold chains, gold necklaces, yellow gold diamond studs…
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The Hottest Wedding Trends 2013 Will Bring 2013 is looking to revolutionize the way you celebrate your big day! With new trends in play during 2012, you’ll really kick them into gear with personalized trends to fit into your plans. Check out these top 5 wedding trends to look forward to in 2013! 5. Prints…
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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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Guess what tomorrow is? If you said “Thanksgiving” then you’re partially right – it’s also the official start of engagement season! The magical time of the year between Thanksgiving and Valentine’s Day when over 30% of all engagements occur. Gents will be getting down on bended knee left and right from here til February, and…
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This week’s featured watch – the Patek Philippe Nautilus 3800 is one of our treasured timepieces. Patek Philippe watches are world renowned and well respected in every segment – but especially the watch community. These timepieces are the Rolls Royce of luxury timepieces, and every Patek we come across, from antique Patek Philippe pocket watches…
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It came out of an era of elegance and beautiful things. Belle Epoque jewelry is a style that is historical yet still applicable in life today. The most beautiful jewelry pieces often reflect some of this signature style, and the popularization of this type of jewelry helped influence decades worth of rings, necklaces and bracelets…
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Women in the Wedding World are always looking for a chic, new trend or something to really take their wedding ceremony to the next level. Outdo your friends—it’s part of the fun! A hot, new trend hitting the wedding circuit today is brooch bouquets. While they encompass the essence of a traditional flower bouquet, they’re…
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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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The critically an popularly acclaimed British Soap Opera Drama Downton Abbey may not air here in the US for a few more months, but it currently has Brits enthralled overseas! This show has it all – drama, scandal, intrigue, and drool-worthy antique jewelry and fashion. We can’t wait to see what Lady Mary, The Dowager…
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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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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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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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Tomorrow, one of the most exciting diamond sales this summer will kick off on 1st Dibs. Fellow 1st dibs seller and our friends from the Naples Antique Show M.S. Rau Antiques are selling a stunning 12.27 pink diamond tomorrow. The diamond, called the Majestic Pink diamond, is a GIA certified Type IIa diamond. According to…
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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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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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Happy Wedding Wednesday readers! Today we’re drooling over bezel set engagement rings, one of our favorite forms of e-ring eye candy. The bezel setting is one of the oldest settings, but lends a surprisingly modern look to any ring – even our antique engagement rings! The bezel setting is a metal (typically gold or platinum)…
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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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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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Vintage jewelry is always hot to either or buy sell. There’s something to the retro aspect of antiques that brings class and style to any ensemble. Pearl earrings are a must in every girl’s jewelry box. To add a dazzle to the lone pearl, diamonds and gold trapezes work marvelously in designs. Check out these…
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Raymond Lee Jewelers is South Florida’s premier source for pre-owned Jaeger LeCoultre watches, vintage Jaeger LeCoulter watches and antique Jaeger LeCoultre watches.
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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Vintage Clothes and Jewelry Using your old wardrobe in new ways is an essential to keeping yourself stylish on a budget. In the world of fashion, trends change swiftly so it’s smart to not do away with your quality clothes only because they are out of style. Instead, store them away in a spot where…
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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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Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth Engaged The happy couple confirmed to People today that they are, in fact, engaged: “”I’m so happy to be engaged and look forward to a life of happiness with Liam,” Cyrus told People. Hemsworth, 22, met Cyrus, 19, in 2009 on the set of their movie The Last Song. According…
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Great Gatsby Inspired Wedding Wedding Wednesday Photo of the Day True story – one of the best parts of Wedding Wednesday is ogling bridal pretties – engagement rings, ceremony & reception decor, flowers and gorgeous gowns. But sometimes, after perusing all of our favorite wedding blogs, one shot steals the show. This photo taken at…
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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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Vintage Patek Philippe 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. More…
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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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