It’s the brand that started it all for Diamonds by Raymond Lee. What began as RLJ offering the best Verragio engagement rings Boca Raton could ask for quickly grew. First one showcase, then two, and now…well there’s a state of the art showroom in East Boca with every other major bridal brand. What can we…
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Tacori Engagement Rings Tacori Diamond Engagement Ring Settings We are so excited to have Tacori Engagement Rings in our soon-to-be full showcases at Diamonds by Raymond Lee. We also carry a full range of Tacori Bridal Jewlery Tacori Full Bloom Halo Engagement ring Tacori is one of our premium designer engagement ring lines, and arguably…
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Simon G engagement rings are made for a woman unlike any other. The spirit of the brand celebrates strong women with strong preferences for the best in life. Simon G was founded by Simon Ghanimian along with his wife Silvia, to handcraft his own magnificent designs. A specific attention to detail is what sets Simon G…
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Henri Daussi Engagement Rings are the newest addition to our lineup. We fell in love with Daussi designs in the same way so many of our fans discovered Diamonds by Raymond Lee – on Instagram. So we have a totally modern love story for the ages with this particular brand, and it’s no wonder. Henry…
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It’s no secret that Gabriel New York rings are some of our favorites. We adore using Gabriel & Co.’s stacking wedding rings to build beautiful bridal sets. We can’t get enough of Gabriel’s delicate diamond details and their contemporary – but timeless – mix of design elements. Read more about the Top 10 Gabriel Stacks…
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A. Jaffe Engagement rings now at Diamonds by Raymond Lee Now that Diamonds by Raymond Lee is live online, we’re eager to chat more about our premium designer brands. And while we’re excited to debut even more gorgeous rings at our SHINE grand opening on February 25th, we’re already giddy to show off the beautiful…
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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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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. Today, let’s chat…
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Who doesn’t love a good halo? At this point, the design is more than a trend – it’s a bridal staple. Like a pear shape, or a cathedral setting, or white gold. The halo has simply been accepted into the canon of bridal and engagement ring styles. And each jeweler or designer puts their own…
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With the grand opening of Diamonds by Raymond Lee right around the corner, it’s all we can do not to daydream about our designer engagement rings all day every day! We’re so excited to bring some of our prestige brands to the new location, like A. Jaffe, Verragio, and Simon G. plus the very exciting addition…
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There are two weeks left in this long, crazy year that was 2015, and if you know us, you know we’re sending you out with plenty of sparkle (and welcoming you with plenty of bling, but you’ll have to stay tuned to see what we have up our sleeves!) This year, we loved watching our…
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Thinking of proposing this holiday season? Whether you have a very special gift planned for one of next week’s 8 nights, or you’ll be slipping something extra into her stocking come December 25th, we think the holidays are the perfect time to propose – and we’re not alone! Over 1/3rd of all engagements happen between…
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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. When it…
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Antique engagement rings are where it all began. Not only for the actual concept of engagement rings (given that they’re all 100 years or older) but for Raymond Lee Jewelers. Before the designer engagement rings, before our own specialty creations, we began as an estate jeweler. And just because we’ve turned into Boca Raton’s best…
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Engagement Rings in Boca Raton have one major requirement: they need to be luxurious. Luckily, we’ve cornered the market on luxury bridal. We’ve slowly been adding to our ranks of designers, adding A. Jaffe, Gabriel NY, Ever & Ever, Uneek, Simon G. and Verragio to our showcases over the past few years. In fact, our…
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When you think of engagements, you probably instantly think of cheesy commercial with a totally in love couple and of course, the diamond ring. You may think that this is the way it has always been, but that is simply not the case. Actually, the most common form of betrothal token was a thimble, which…
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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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What are split shank engagement rings? Well, in the wide world of bridal jewelry, they’re a pretty specific style of ring, referring to one feature – the shank. The shank is the part of the engagement ring that supports the center setting and wraps around your finger. It could be diamond studded, plain platinum, engraved,…
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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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HOW is it September? Yes, we obviously knew it was coming, but whew that first month of fall always takes us by surprise. Granted, Fall is a relative term here in Boca Raton. It’s more hurricane prep and welcoming the snowbirds here than pumpkin spice-ing and breaking out the riding boots. Just kidding, we’re always…
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Twisted shank engagement rings emerged as one of the hottest trends of 2015. And, unbelievably, it’s already the end of August – so we’re headed into fall (which we all know flies by faster than any other part of the year in one quick shot from Halloween to NYE!) Which means that 3/4 of the…
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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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Vintage engagement rings are among our favorite things. Not only are they beautiful, but their history whispers of old love stories we can’t get enough of. These are rings with a past, rings worn on the hands of those who were madly in love, and maybe even dressed as flappers. Physical beauty aside, they’re good…
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Sometimes, when you see a ring, the only logical thing you can do is screenshot it, send it to your best friend, and caption it “Dead.” While our rocks have been known to cause heart palpitations, we’re hoping to avoid any literal death-by-diamond incidents. And we don’t mean that in the Instagram sense of literal.…
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Engagement rings for men might not be something you’re totally familiar with, but they are a growing trend. As the traditional meaning of marriage continues to evolve, couples are looking at different ways to express their love and new ways to take their relationship to the next level. Whether it’s for a bride proposing to her…
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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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One of the most magical moments of your wedding day is finally slipping that band on your finger when you say “I Do.” The wedding band signifies forever – an unbroken circle that represents the everlasting quality of your love. A band worn on the left finger symbolizes that you are married. If it’s been…
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Who doesn’t love an emerald cut engagement ring? They’re pristine, elegant, and always classic with those bold step cuts and perfectly crisp corners. Emerald cuts also typically necessitate superior cut and quality grades, so they’re some of the most appealing diamonds on the market. And some of the world’s most famous and expensive diamonds are…
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One of the greatest things about an engagement ring is its ability to show the world who you are without you saying a word. This piece of jewelry that you’ll wear every single day should embody your personal style in a special way that elevates it from every other piece of jewelry you wear. Whether…
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Today’s engagement ring eye candy has us squealing in delight. If diamonds are a girl’s best friend, then pink diamonds are the girly girl’s BFF. And you’ll never guess who happened to scoop up a pretty parcel of pink diamonds (ok, it’s us!) We adore these gorgeous fancy colored diamonds, and their perfect enhanced by…
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With cases and cases full of the most beautiful engagement rings Boca Raton has to offer, we fall in love on a daily basis. Round brilliant, pear shaped, emerald cuts and radiants compete for our affection constantly, but a steady stream of new diamonds (because we buy engagement rings) means we never have to officially pick…
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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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Halo engagement rings – yay or nay? If 2014 taught us anything, it’s that halo engagement rings aren’t going anywhere any time soon. This huge trend swept the world of bridal jewelry to create the most popular style of engagement ring Boca Raton has ever seen. Scratch that – it’s not just the Boca engagement…
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We’re back today with another installment of engagement rings we’ve hand picked to suit your budget! If you’re looking to spend $6,000 on an engagement ring, you have a world of options. We’ve gone through some of our ready to wear rings, along with semi-mountings from our Uneek and Verragio lines. We’ve kept the semi-mountings…
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Shopping for an engagement ring this holiday season? We’ve got you covered. We know it can be frustrating to shop online, especially, where you’re bombarded by pictures of 5 carat stunners that cost more than some people make in a year. But gorgeous engagement rings for every budget are out there. And we’re highlighting some of…
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As 2014 (quickly!) comes to an end, we’ve got our sights set eagerly on 2015. But we also don’t want to neglect these last, magical weeks of the year. So we do want to wrap up our 2014 with some reflection, review, and plenty of sparkle. And normally we reserve all of our “best of”…
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It is officially engagement season. During this time of year – the holiday season between Thanksgiving and Valentine’s Day – more couples get engaged than during any other time throughout the entire year. The gathering of families, holiday magic, and a romantic snowfall or two never hurt the odds of a proposal. Another benefit to…
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It seems like just yesterday we were announcing our first designer engagement ring line, Verragio. But now that we’ve been enjoying these sparklers for several months, we figured that our designer engagement ring case might be looking a little sparse. We’re the first to admit you can never have too much bling! So we started…
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We keep growing our fabulous collection of Verragio engagement rings, and if our social media fans & followers across Facebook, Tumblr and Pinterest have anything to say about it, it’s “YES!” Consensus: you guys love Verragio and most of you would adore a Verragio proposal! So, because it’s Friday and we’re in a TGIF kind…
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We’ve been getting endless questions about our fabulous new Verragio engagement rings! And we’re so thrilled – apparently Boca Raton needed Verragio more than they or we ever knew. So we’ve been showing off some of our most fabulous Verragio creations on Facebook. Exhibit A: A gorgeous 3 carat radiant cut remounted with Verragio setting…
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Time for another guest post from our talented & knowledgable in house GIA Graduate Gemologist! Richard Resnik is back with a detailed break down of our newest designer line, Verragio. And listen up gents – a bespoke, or custom, engagement ring requires a little forethought. Allow Richard to tell you why. bespoke adjective \bi-ˈspōk, bē-\ : made to…
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When it comes to engagement rings, many women know exactly what they want. They can confidently tell you why they prefer pear shapes, why they’d like gold instead of platinum, and visions of shared prong micropave dance in their heads. So often these engagement ring admirers fill Pin Boards upon Pin Boards up with their…
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That’s right, readers. Raymond Lee Jewelers is now proud to be a premiere authorized boutique for Verragio engagement rings in Boca Raton! While we’ll still carry a variety of antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings, custom engagement rings, and estate designer engagement rings, we’re proud to now offer the practically endless options of the Verragio line.…
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What does a 2 carat engagement ring look like? Well, that depends. Carat only measures a diamond’s weight – you need to factor in color, cut, clarity, and the diamond’s shape to answer that question. That’s before we even dip a toe into the ocean of different engagement ring settings. However curious minds do wonder,…
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Colored diamonds are found in nature and also created in the laboratory. The GIA (better known as the Gemological Institute of America) states that one out of every 10,000 diamonds is colored naturally. There are 27 hues that appear naturally in diamonds, according to the GIA. Pressure and varying degrees of radiation can impact the…
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Sometimes we just get a craving for larger than average diamonds. That’s not to say that some of our favorite rings of all time have been under 2 carats – quite the contrary, and many of our Facebook fans agree! However, when we get in a big batch of big diamonds, it’s hard not to…
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How do we love split shank engagement rings? Let us count the ways. The split shank is a fantastic way to support an especially large stone or setting – so point 1: you’re working with a bigger ring. It’s also perfect for ladies who prefer symmetry not just horizontally but vertically. Split shank rings are…
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When you’ve reached celebrity status, you’ve earned the right to have — and wear — the best of the best. That’s why we all take notice when our favorite celebrities happily announce their pending nuptials… and show us their bling! Here, we’ll show you just a few of the recent celebrity engagement rings we’ve seen;…
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