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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Thinking about buying that engagement ring but not sure what to get? While some soon to be engaged partners look at rings together, others prefer a little mystery and surprise. Yet, you want the ring to be special and to fit your partner’s tastes. So were to begin? We think that the engagement ring trends…
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We’ve caught Olympic fever here at Raymond Lee Jewelers! Whether we’re watching swimming, rowing or equestrian events, the awesome power of the Olympics has caught every ounce of our attention. We can’t get enough of watching these athletes compete for the coveted gold medals – although lately we’ve had our eye on a different type…
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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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Primarily, a Tennis Bracelet is an in-line, symmetrical diamond bracelet. It got its name from an incident revolving around Chris Evert, number one women’s tennis player in 1987 and winner of 18 grand slam titles. During the US Open, her ‘tennis bracelet’ broke, and she was allotted some time to find her diamonds on the court. This…
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Karl Lagerfeld never fails to impress us. On July 24, he excited us once again when he launched his Olympics-inspired line at Selfridges. Lagerfeld attended an exclusive party at the London department store that evening to kick-off his exclusive shops within the store. A womenswear space popped-up on the third floor, where the capsule collection…
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If you’re a regular blog reader, you know how much we love our engagement rings. From pear shaped to princess cuts, and every era of jewelry design going all the way back to the early 19th century, our bridal showcases are full of mesmerizing diamonds. Gazing at them daily is a joy we love to…
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The fall 2012 color forecast calls for purple rain. That’s according to color authority Pantone, an organization that regularly surveys New York Fashion Week designers and others to determine color trends. Pantone expects that a more subdued, “grayed down” version of this otherwise robust color is among the hues that will be particularly popular this…
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LOVE is just a four-letter word until it is given meaning. Founded in 1847 in Paris, Cartier gives love meaning as it stands as one of the world’s most esteemed companies in the luxury goods industry. Today, the Maison is renowned worldwide for its high jewelry creations and watches, perfumes and prestige accessories – symbols…
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Yesterday, our Diamond of the Day was a special edition. Our Vice President’s wife decided to customize her beautiful emerald cut diamond with a frame of round emeralds set around it. We love the combination of emerald cut diamonds and emeralds (of all shapes), so today’s engagement ring eye candy is allll about emeralds. We’re…
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Tiffany & Co. celebrate their 175th year in 2012 and the jewelry design icon is looking better than ever. The jewelry giant first famously opened their doors in 1837 in New York City and gained international recognition after shining at the 1867 Paris World’s Fair. They’ve adorned some of the most influential Americans with their diamonds (Vanderbilts, Astors,…
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So, you’ve finally decided to take the next step in your relationship with your girlfriend. You have the event planned perfectly; the place, time of day, what you’ll wear, what you’ll say. But when you finally get down on your knee and present the ring to her, what do you envision? Have you even thought…
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It’s not that Boca Raton residents (or anyone for that matter) ever need an excuse for this but men and women alike have an excellent reason to buy jewelry this summer. The anticipation for the much-cherished Olympic games has manifested itself through all mediums and jewelry cannot be an exception, especially when the Olympic Stadium…
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Feature Friday is Fashion Friday and TGIF! We’re featuring one of our favorite pieces from the showroom fashioned two ways for whatever your weekend holds. Is there anything that kicks off the weekend better than a little vintage VCA? We think not. Today’s featured item(s) are a fabulous set of Van Cleef & Arpels mother…
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