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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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New here? Welcome to our blog! Raymond Lee Jewelers is one of the world’s largest sellers of pre-owned authentic Cartier Love bangles – Authenticity Guaranteed. Unfortunately, we cannot authenticate Cartier Love bangles, as Cartier no longer verifies the bangles themselves. Because Cartier has discontinued the practice, it is more important than ever to equip yourself with the knowledge of…
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It’s #FancyFriday and that means we’re upping the ante. Today, the spotlight is on (appropriately) our favorite fancy yellow pieces. Both Raymond Lee Jewelers and Diamonds by Raymond Lee specialize in premium diamonds, and fancy yellows are no exception. We take great pride in sourcing the best fancy yellows, the biggest fancy yellows, and the…
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Today’s countdown to 2016 includes a very colorful top 10 – our fancy colored diamonds! These gorgeous confections are perfect for brides who want something different, but still luxurious. We can customize any of our designer settings with fancy colored diamond center stones (and most of them with fancy accents too.) But a lot of…
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Forget golden rings – we’re all about rose gold rings this holiday season! Rose gold is one of the biggest trends in jewelry, but it’s not that new. Plenty of our vintage and estate pieces are crafted in gorgeous, warm rose gold. This pretty pink alloy has been around for quite some time. Nevertheless, it…
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Lately, we’ve been inundated with fresh requests to authenticate Cartier Love bangles, bracelets, necklaces and rings via e-mail. It’s no surprise! People are starting to shop for their perfect holiday wishlist, and looking all over the web for the best deals on the perfect gifts. Our blog is one of the first things that pops…
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It’s no secret we have a huge crush on our Verragio rings. Verragio was the first premium designer line we added to our showroom, which led to the boom in bridal demand at Raymond Lee Jewelers, and of course the creation of Diamonds by Raymond Lee. So our love story with this particular brand continues, and it’s clear…
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Today, the odds are stacked in your favor. There’s a 100% chance you’re about to be stunned by some gorgeous stacks! You know we love a good bracelet stack – especially when Cartier Love Bangles are involved. But lately, we’ve been all about the ring stack. It all started when we became Gabriel & Co.…
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Selecting an engagement ring is a huge decision, second only to deciding to pop the question in the first place. If you are about to ask the big question, or trying to steer him in the right direction, consider these tips when shopping for an engagement ring. Count your pennies: Before you start shopping, set your…
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Rose gold engagement rings are one of the biggest 2014 wedding ring trends. But rose gold accented engagement rings are equally hot, and very appealing to brides who want something a little different, but very subtle, and still timeless. Verragio, one of the designer engagement ring lines we carry, does rose gold cents like no…
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We’ve written before about how to get the engagement perfect engagement ring – geared towards our Raymond Lee Brides – but at the end of the day, it’s typically the groom doing the shopping! Now don’t get us wrong, we’ve seen our fair share of “just browsing” turned into surprise in-store proposals. We’ve also noticed more…
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We’ve shared before the best metals for your engagement ring to make your diamond look the best. This in addition to our engagement ring cheat sheet means that this week is quickly becoming all about helping you choose just the right ring. Of course, as you well know if you read our blog regularly, the most 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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Cushion Cut diamonds are the most popular fancy shape diamond on the market. The modern cushion cut is similar to a brilliant cut, the cushion is more similar to a round’s facet pattern, and plays with light in the same way; while it’s less “brilliant” it does have more fire, making it more colorful when flashing. It also…
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At least once a week (and usually more often) we get requests for more information on this beautiful custom engagement ring we created for one one of our customers. It’s stunning and unique, and was a re-mount of a customer’s diamond. She knew she wanted a halo for her 5 carat radiant cut, and she…
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