Do you need engagement ring insurance? Yes. Yes you do. But not all policies are created equal. While adding your engagement ring to your homeowner’s insurance is a great, easy option (and certainly better than leaving yourself entirely unprotected) there’s another option: jewelry insurance. Related: You’re Engaged! Now What? What is Engagement Ring Insurance? Like the name implies,…
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Planning to shop for an engagement ring with your boyfriend? Big Mistake. Huge. First of all, let’s just get a few things out of the way. 1. You NEED a diamond engagement ring. Not a gemstone ring, not a ring with a diamond-alternative like a cubic zirconia, definitely not a ring with a morganite or…
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Let’s get a few things out of the way: this is not a tirade against man made diamonds. They are an exciting addition to the millenia-old diamond trade, and they provide more options for clients. Which is always a good thing. They are fantastic options for those who prioritize sustainability and a diamond that’s conflict-free.…
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At Diamonds by Raymond lee, we’re bringing more to you than just the very best in designer engagement and wedding rings. Yes, we are authorized retailers for the best of the best – including Tacori, Verragio, Simon G. and more. Yes, we’ve got a ridiculously awesome (and huge) showroom full of more stackable wedding rings…
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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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Well, do you? If you’ve searched “engagement rings Boca Raton” so often your Google predictions complete the phrase before you start typing, you may have it. If you can recite the FIVE C’s of diamond shopping from memory, with detailed explanations, you may have it. If your secret Pinterest boards are categorized by diamond shape…
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TGIF! Today we’re rolling out the red carpet for our newest bevy of designer engagement rings. We’ve added to our selection some gorgeous Ritani engagement rings! Ritani is one of the newest high end designer engagement ring brands, stepping onto the bridal jewelry scene in 1999. This brand masters the art of designing the engagement…
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Before you start shopping for an engagement ring, the best thing you can do to save money is start researching. Learn what affects diamond prices. Learn how a diamond is graded. Learn the basic terminology of diamonds and engagement rings before you ever set foot in a jewelry store. You can even start to price…
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When it comes to engagement rings, ready to wear might not be the first thing to pop into your mind. Whereas the average fashionista is familiar with couture vs. ready to wear fashion, she might not realize that the same standard applies to bridal jewelry! And while custom engagement rings always take time, designer engagement…
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How much does a wedding really cost? Much like diamonds, a variety of factors determine the total cost of a wedding. A Saturday night blowout at your favorite 5 star resort is going to cost more than a lovely Sunday morning brunch in the greenhouse of your favorite botanical gardens. Both of those may cost…
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We’ve previously covered what to do in the case of a broken engagement (Did he/she leave? Yours to keep. Family heirloom? Give it back. Holiday or birthday engagement? Check your state’s laws). But what do you do when you aren’t the betrothed, but rather the bestie of the lucky new engagement ring owner? Heck, even…
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We love diamonds, have we ever mentioned that? We love our large diamonds, our important diamonds, our GIA diamonds, our antique diamonds and vintage diamonds. We especially love fancy colored diamonds. When we buy fancy colored diamonds at a show, or people sell fancy colored diamonds in our Boca showroom, it’s always exciting. And the…
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Yesterday, we talked all about diamond carat weights, and how to use the scale to get the best deal on a diamond using this price factor. Today we’re diving into everything you need to know about diamond cut. And while most people thing carat weight is the most important of the 4 C’s, we argue…
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When it’s time to shop for an engagement ring, there’s plenty of wisdom, lore and superstitions out there to guide the way. And, if you don’t have enough of that ingrained already, everyone who knows your intentions is happy to chime in with their opinion. But, many of the traditions surrounding engagement rings are becoming…
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We talk a lot about engagement rings ’round these parts. It should come as no surprise: we’re South Florida’s bridal destination. We have the largest collection of designer engagement rings, vintage engagement rings, antique engagement rings, estate engagement rings, and high end engagement rings by names like Tiffany & Co., Harry Winston, Graff, and more. We…
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