Raymond Lee Jewelers
Whether you are looking for the perfect engagement ring or you are simply searching for a new set of diamond earrings, it is a good idea to know the difference between the most popular diamond cuts out there. There literally are dozens of different available cuts, but these 10 cuts are the ones that are […]
Mother’s Day is right around the corner – this Sunday to be exact. So if you’re just realizing it’s time to start shopping (or you just kept putting it off until now) you need to think fast, and think creative. Luckily, we’re here to help. As a jeweler, we see our fair share of last […]
Spring is upon us and that means tons of great new items to look at and plenty of new trends and pieces of jewelry to see. That being said there are also plenty of new influences for pieces this season that are worth taking a look at. One great trend that is especially fun is […]
When it comes to wedding and engagement ring shopping, every engaged couple preforms a careful tightrope act, teetering between getting maximum dazzle and staying within the budget. These rings will be worn for a lifetime, flashed in hundreds of photos and shown off to dozens of jealous friends, so it’s no time to skimp on […]
From beautiful rings, to expensive time pieces, a great piece of jewelry is worth owning. Not only will you feel great when you are wearing your special, it is an investment at the same time. With gold prices continually climbing and gems becoming more valuable, a good piece of jewelry is worth the money because […]
We’ve written extensively about The 4 C’s of Diamonds. Cut, Color, Clarity and Carat weight are the things you need to know before you set foot in a jewelry store – or start shopping online. And we link back to these great, informative posts a few times a week. We know, though, that learning the […]
Happy Earth Day 2015! If you’re an eco-conscious shopper, concerned with the health of the planet and responsibly sourced diamonds, you’ve come to the right place. Today’s couples value beauty and ethics. To some, the 4 C’s matter just as much as where a diamond comes from. This evolution of conscious shopping gave rise to companies like […]
Late spring and early summer is a special time to celebrate graduation. If you have several graduates in your life this summer then you will want to start thinking about the perfect gifts to present to show them how proud you are of their accomplishments. Graduation Bracelets A lovely trend this year for graduates is […]
Though men might dominate the watch market, they are not the first people you think of when it comes to jewelry. However, more and more designers are working to create pieces that work well for both men and women. This year, the “mangle”, or man bangle is set to be big with leather cuffs and more […]
Happy April Fools’ Day! It’s your hard-earned money to spend, and no one should presume they know more about your finances and budget than you do. The perfect engagement ring budget is the one you’re comfortable with. That’s it. Below, please check out this ridiculous formula, compiled with some of the worst engagement ring budget […]
Amazon Cartier Love Bracelets – is there such a thing? Well, yes. And no. And like any good jewelry related question, our (very frustrating) answer is “It Depends.” Amazon’s fabulous marketplace hosts thousands of vendors. So it’s not fair to say, as a rule, that there are no real Cartier Love bracelets on Amazon, or that […]
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 […]
Spring is in the air which means Mother’s Day is not far away (May 10th, everyone.) By now you have learned that you do not want to put Mothers’ Day off to the second. In order to get Mom a truly unique and special gift you should put some time and thought into just the […]
She may have a beautiful engagement and wedding ring, but years worth of better and worse, richer and poorer, and sickness and health should be celebrated with a beautiful and sentimental anniversary ring. A wedding ring symbolizes your start together, but an anniversary ring celebrates the rest of the journey. While the most common version […]
Not too long ago, our GIA Graduate Gemologist Richard was featured in a Sun Sentinel article on lab grown diamonds. A lab grown diamond is exactly what it sounds like – a diamond created in a lab by growing a diamond chemically identical to a mined diamond. Lab created diamonds are real diamonds in every way […]
