Here’s everything you need to know when comparing Halo vs No Halo Engagement Rings. The halo engagement ring is the reigning queen of the bridal world. Engagement rings have, since their inception, captured the imagination and affection of designers and jewelry lovers (and brides to be, of course!) It’s no wonder. They’re beautiful and a…
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There are just about a million decisions and plans to be made for a wedding – regardless of where the event of a lifetime will take place. However, if you are planning to have your wedding in South Florida that initial decision may be even more difficult! There is an infinite number of fairytale white…
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Welcome back to our budget week series! Everyone shops on a budget, even if that budget is “unlimited.” This week we want to highlight some of our favorites in our most popular categories, so you can see just how far your dollar goes with Raymond Lee Jewelers and Diamonds by Raymond Lee. After yesterday’s lovely…
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When it comes to engagement rings it can sometimes seem like what’s old is new again. Before Diamonds by Raymond Lee came along, Raymond Lee Jewelers focused exclusively on estate jewelry – especially vintage and antique. And while we specialize in estate designer jewelry like Tiffany, David Yurman, Cartier and Bulgari, our estate and antique…
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Do you know someone who loves the best of everything, lots of bling and writes incessantly (present company excluded?) If you do, then this unique luxury pen would be the best gift you could ever present to them. The limited-edition pen named Mystery Masterpiece created in cooperation by luxury stationery companies Montblanc and Van Cleef…
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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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What wedding band matches your engagement ring? Wedding band matching is one of the most common issues among our RLJ brides. Many women contemplate the style, setting and shape of their engagement ring, some with very specific designs in mind. But it’s not until they start shopping for a wedding band that they realize they haven’t given it…
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“Yes” is the response you want when you pose the question. But, in addition, you want to elicit another word when she first lays eyes on the ring you have chosen. That would be “WOW!” Helping you evoke those intertwined responses is what we do best at Raymond Lee Jewelers. We have been helping prospective…
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Unless you are Queen Elizabeth, brooches probably don’t make it into your outfits very often. Brooches are often overlooked fashion statements that can make an outfit pop, if you can figure out how to wear them well. While the royal lady simply sticks her brooches on her shoulder or chest, that often look somewhat random…
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Today we celebrate a momentous occasion, the birthday of one Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge. The brunette beauty ran away with our hearts (and Prince William’s) so many years ago, and cemented her stature in the jewelry hall of fame when she said “Yes!” to Will’s proposal and his late mother, Diana’s engagement ring. It was…
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It’s September! Which means it’s time to celebrate a birthstone that many people – not just Virgos – adore: the sapphire. The beautiful sapphire, most commonly revered in its deep blue hue, is a perennial jewelry favorite. It’s a precious gemstone, right up there with diamonds, rubies and emeralds. It’s an impressive 9 on the…
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Some describe Art Deco as the transition from traditional to avant garde. From romantic to geometric and industrialization inspired. Lastly, from an accessory to self-conscious art. The bold colors and whimsical representations of objects on rings, pendants and even tiaras, were perhaps inspired by the movement overtaking the art world in the early 20th century.…
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There’s no chicer color choice for bridesmaids than black. It’s forgiving of any body flaw your already gorgeous girls might have (or imagine). It’s timeless, so you won’t look back in a decade thinking “Whyyyyy?” And – your bridesmaids’ favorite – who can’t use another black dress? Whether it’s long or short, this is a…
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Choosing Your Style Archaeologists have determined that almost since the time mankind began wearing animal skins for clothing, some form of jewelry also entered the wardrobe. Apparently, the first personal adornments were made of animal bone or carved wood. While today’s baubles and beads can range in value from a few cents to millions of…
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While white wedding dresses have long been used following tradition, blush wedding dresses clearly provide an option with more color, life and zip than shock white. Unlike their white counterparts, blush wedding dresses often show more of their detail and are easier on the eyes. That means more of the dress in appearance can be…
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