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Engagement Ring Eye Candy: Picture Frame Engagement Rings

May 15, 2013 2:30 pm , Leave a Comment , Lizrlj

We’re still swooning over all the new engagement rings we got in to our Boca jewelry store last week. With vintage details and beautiful EGL certified diamond center stones, it’s no wonder we can’t get enough. One setting that we’re particularly attracted to is the picture frame setting. Similar to a halo style engagement ring, the picture frame setting features a beautiful surround of pave, channel set or micropave diamonds on the center stone. Plus, the picture frame setting gives you the best of both worlds: if you love the look of a square setting, but fall in love with every round diamond you see, problem solved.

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2.33 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring

On this beautiful ring, a small space between the diamond and the frame create a beautiful, open and airy look from the negative space. This has two benefits – one, you get the diamond-enhancing look of a traditional halo, but with a slightly more unique look. Also, should you ever want to upgrade to a larger center stone in the future, your setting allows you to do so.

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Platinum Art Deco Inspired 2.34 ct engagement ring

This beauty features an octagon of diamonds (rounds and square shaped step cuts) arranged around a large bezel set round. In case that wasn’t enough diamonds for you (completely understandable), there’s a sprinkling of pave on the shank too!

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Vintage style 2.05ct diamond and platinum engagement ring

We just love this stunning and unique engagement ring. Its unusual shape only attracts more attention to the gorgeous (and huge) bezel set diamond. But not to be outshone, the frame features 4 more bezel set rounds with platinum milgrain accents, and two rows of smaller rounds embedded into it.

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Wedding Ring Eye Candy: Marquise Wedding Rings

March 6, 2013 4:57 pm , 1 Comment , Raymond Lee Jewelers

That’s right, we’re shaking up engagement ring eye candy with a new craving – wedding ring eye candy! We’re obsessed with our newest eternity bands. They’re unique and stunning, perfect for the bride who wants something luxurious and different. Our diamond wedding bands feature GIA certified diamonds, vintage diamonds, antique diamonds and more – we have one of the largest selections of wedding rings Boca Raton has to offer. And while it was easy to say yes to your dream proposal, we make it even easier to say yes to the perfect Marquise Wedding Rings.

Marquise Cut 9ctw Diamond Platinum Eternity Band

3.5 carat Platinum Marquise and Round Diamond Eternity Band Ring

Platinum 7 Carat Marquise Diamond Eternity Band

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4 carat marquise diamond and platinum eternity band

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Wedding Food Trends 2013: Marshmallows

February 20, 2013 1:46 pm , 1 Comment , Raymond Lee Jewelers

Step aside cupcakes. Outta the way pie pops. And macarons, you can have a seat si’l vous plait, because marshmallows are taking over the wedding game. From celebrity weddings (Blake Lively’s wedding dessert bar included gourmet marshmallows) to creative and sweet DIY wedding favors, as far as wedding food trends 2013 go, marshmallows are IT! And we’re already imagining the cute engagement ring shots you could take with marshmallows, not to mention drooling over the homemade marshmallow recipes on our Pinterest. No doubt about it, we’re mad for marshmallows.

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via The Bridal Solution

This gorgeous marshmallow garland incorporates fluffy treats into inexpensive wedding decor. The soft puffs look magical suspended over this elegant shabby chic table.

If you’d rather eat the marshmallows, why not host a gourmet S’mores bar?

You can print out fun marshmallow combos, or write it on a vintage chalkboard to display. You can do a DIY s’mores bar with cans of sterno arranged in pretty pebbles or rocks. THe better, and safer option is to ask your caterer about this option.

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via Elly B Events

If you’d rather your guests stay away from an open flame, but still want to send them off with s’more love, we’re smitten with the s’more kit wedding favors.

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via EAD

And if you just want marshmallows – hold the graham cracker – these little puffs can be decorative:

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via IdleWife

They can be delicious:

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via Austin Wedding Blog

And, of course, if you’re ready to whip up your own take on the ‘mallow, recipes abound for homemade marshmallows you can serve as dessert or as a favor. These maple bacon marshmallows caught our eyes, but the Oreo marshmallow takes the cake:

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via Raspberri Cupcakes

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Tiffany Suing Costco for Fake Tiffany Engagement Rings

February 18, 2013 11:06 am , Leave a Comment , Raymond Lee Jewelers

Ever wonder about whether the 10 commandments have a grey area? You know like, thou shalt not kill (unless I really hate they guy), thou shalt not commit adultery (unless your spouse cheated on you first) or thou shalt not steal (unless it’s from a big company like Tiffany?) Well Tiffany doesn’t see any such grey area. They are aggressively pursuing Costco claiming the warehouse seller is moving merchandise marked “Tiffany” that is absolutely not authentic Tiffany jewelry.

Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Loving Heart Ring

There are a whole lot of reasons for the Tiffany lawsuit including trademark infringement, false advertising, injury to reputation, and deceptive business practice. They didn’t mention lack of atmosphere in warehouse stores, but they were probably thinking it. Costco apparently sold items described as “Platinum Tiffany” or “Tiffany Ring” to their customers which had no relationship to the real Tiffany. Tiffany lawyers didn’t take to kindly to the descriptions, especially considering some of these Costco items were sold with prices in the thousands.

Tiffany & Co. Platinum and Diamond Victoria Collection Ring

Basically, Tiffany is claiming Costco stole their name and sold it to their customers at fake Tiffany prices.

Many Costco members may have bought the goods thinking they were genuine Tiffany goods. It is yet to be seen how Costco will handle this once their customers realize the old switcheroo.

Authentic Pre-Owned Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Heart Pendant and Chain

Both companies seem to be doing well with Costco earnings up almost a $100 million from the previous year. Tiffany reported a three percent increase in sales for the Americas resulting in end-of-year two month sales of a whopping $516 million.

Elsa Peretti Sterling Silver Open Heart Necklace

While neither company seems to be hurting in sales it will be up to a judge to see if Tiffany was intentional hurt by Costco’s selling of the items. Tiffany obviously feels it is a clear cut case of identity theft.

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti 18k Yellow Gold Large Open Heart Chain

Make sure if you think you are buying authentic pre owned Tiffany you are purchasing from a reputable seller. They will be able to spot this not so Tiffany – Tiffany jewelry.

Raymond Z for Raymond Lee Jewelers, South Florida’s premiere source for buying and selling luxury watches and designer jewelry.

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Will and Kate Pregnant! Royal Baby = Royal Push Presents

December 4, 2012 12:37 pm , Leave a Comment , Lizrlj

It seems like just yesterday we were waking up at 4am to watch the Royal Wedding. And yesterday’s “Will and Kate Pregnant!” headlines signaling that Will and Kate are expecting a little prince or princess got us unexpectedly excited. Forget the fact that we’re not British (although Jeff is Scottish), we’re giddy over the news of a royal baby. In fact, we’re sharing some of our expertise with Will, who will undoubtedly need to scope out some may-jor push presents to top the gorgeous sapphire engagement ring he gave Kate in 2010.