Everything looks better in pink – especially diamonds. No diamond sparks excitement and admiration like the pink diamond. As the creme de la creme of gems, it bestows an aura of wealth, luxury and status to its owner. It should come as no surprise, then, that some pink diamonds have fetched the biggest dollar figures…
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What are split shank engagement rings? Well, in the wide world of bridal jewelry, they’re a pretty specific style of ring, referring to one feature – the shank. The shank is the part of the engagement ring that supports the center setting and wraps around your finger. It could be diamond studded, plain platinum, engraved,…
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14 years ago today, our world was changed forever. And while 14 years feels like a blink and a lifetime when it comes to remembering September 11th, 2001, we still never forget. Related articles September 11: When Hope is Renewed Michigan student group honors 9/11 victims with 2,977 flags on Diag
There are 5 easy ways to spot a cubic zirconia – and you likely encounter cz’s more often than you think. Our designer lines – A. Jaffe, Verragio, Uneek, and Gabriel & Co. – are all set with cubic zirconia center stones. The diamonds in the settings themselves, along with gemstones and accent stones, are all real.We…
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What’s better than a trunk show featuring one of our fabulous designer engagement ring lines? A trunk show featuring all of them. On Saturday, October 3rd, Raymond Lee Jewelers is going entirely bridal, and filling our store’s showcases with all of our very best designer engagement ring settings. From 10am – 5pm, you can come…
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You’re engaged! He actually (finally?) got down on one knee and presented you with your dream engagement ring. You’ve already called your parents, and your best friends. You probably have even done a cute Facebook engagement announcement. But before you start cake tasting, dress shopping, and saving bouquet ideas to your Pinterest boards, there’s one important…
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You don’t have to trade in your entire wedding set when you get the itch to upgrade! Whether you love your current setting or the stone has sentimental value (for obvious reasons) upgrading your engagement ring and wedding band doesn’t necessitate saying goodbye to the rock you love. Let’s say you adore your hard-to-find oval…
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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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This week, we’ve covered each of the 4 C’s. It’s a little known, but important fact, however, that there are 5 C’s. The last one that most people don’t bother with is Certificate. And it doesn’t impact a diamond’s appearance like the other 4 C’s, but you can bet your bottom dollar it affects a…
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Using brighter tones with calmer tones of aquamarine creates a cooling effect. Jewelry can contrast to add a touch of heat, or blend using a more vibrant shade of the same color. Maybe you think you do not have the skill to put a sensational summer look together? Using three different styles from this 2015 Summer Fashion collection,…
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Bypass rings, a style that has the two shanks of a ring crossing over one another, rather than meeting to complete the circle, are one of our favorite styles. This edgy twist on a ring is a gorgeous way to show of stones and unique architectural designs. The bypass ring, far from a modern trend,…
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Little girls love playing dress up in macaroni necklaces, plastic bangles and sticker earrings. Not only is it fun, it’s good practice for showcasing their personal style. Pretty soon all that practice will pay off and your little girl will be ready for her first real jewelry. A young lady’s first piece of quality jewelry…
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Choosing a summer theme with vintage touches through-out requires nothing less than true quality vintage jewelry for the Bride, Groom, bridesmaids and groomsmen. Never forget the Mother-of-the-Bride, Mother-of-the-Groom, Maid-of-Honor and your Best Man! Vintage touches for a light and elegant summer wedding include delicate flowers with plenty of baby’s breath, lace and vintage fabrics, pearls, diamonds…
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Does Cartier make a sterling silver Love bracelet? We’ve certainly never seen an authentic Cartier Love bangle in sterling silver (see how to spot a fake here!) There’s no current edition of sterling silver Love bracelets available through Cartier or any reputable re-seller. And we had doubts that they ever existed – Cartier’s Love bangles…
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No other gem captures the freshness of spring quite like the rich green emerald and May babies are lucky to claim it as their birthstone. The first emeralds were discovered in Egypt around 330 BC. The powerful, and remarkably beautiful, Cleopatra was fascinated with the green stones. Emeralds, which symbolized fertility and prosperity, represented exactly…
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