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Side view of an oval blue stone ring with a diamond set basket and band.

Sapphire Ring Styles: Color, Settings and Care

Explore sapphire ring designs from our archive, including blue centers and geometric accents, with questions about treatments, reports and care.

Sapphire Ring Styles: Color, Settings and Care

Explore sapphire ring designs from our archive, including blue centers and geometric accents, with questions about treatments, reports and care.

Oval green center stone with tapered clear shoulder stones in a yellow metal ring.

Emerald vs Other Green Gemstones: A Buying Guide

Compare emerald with tsavorite, peridot, green tourmaline and jade, including appearance, treatment information and practical care.

Emerald vs Other Green Gemstones: A Buying Guide

Compare emerald with tsavorite, peridot, green tourmaline and jade, including appearance, treatment information and practical care.

Two tone Submariner with a pale gem set dial and blue bezel.

Rolex Submariner 16613 Serti Dial: Features and...

Explore the Rolex Submariner 16613 Serti dial, its two tone construction and gem set markers, with checks for an older preowned watch.

Rolex Submariner 16613 Serti Dial: Features and...

Explore the Rolex Submariner 16613 Serti dial, its two tone construction and gem set markers, with checks for an older preowned watch.

Marquise center diamond ring with round stones along the band.

Marquise Diamond Rings: Shape, Settings and Care

Compare marquise diamond ring settings, pointed tip protection, proportions and everyday care using designs from our jewelry archive.

Marquise Diamond Rings: Shape, Settings and Care

Compare marquise diamond ring settings, pointed tip protection, proportions and everyday care using designs from our jewelry archive.

Oval red center stone ring with a clear halo and tapered shoulder stones.

Ruby vs Diamond Rings: Color, Durability and Bu...

Compare ruby and diamond rings by appearance, durability, treatment information and setting style before choosing a piece to wear.

Ruby vs Diamond Rings: Color, Durability and Bu...

Compare ruby and diamond rings by appearance, durability, treatment information and setting style before choosing a piece to wear.

Aerial view of cars and visitors around the Diamonds by Raymond Lee showroom.

Diamonds & Donuts BBQ: April 20, 2024 Photo Recap

Photos from the April 20, 2024 Diamonds & Donuts gathering in Boca Raton, with cars, showroom visits and a neighborhood BBQ.

Diamonds & Donuts BBQ: April 20, 2024 Photo Recap

Photos from the April 20, 2024 Diamonds & Donuts gathering in Boca Raton, with cars, showroom visits and a neighborhood BBQ.

Pear shaped diamond halo ring with small stones along the band.

Pear Halo Engagement Rings: Shape, Setting and Fit

Compare pear halo engagement rings, learn what to check in the center diamond, and see how the setting affects comfort and wedding band fit.

Pear Halo Engagement Rings: Shape, Setting and Fit

Compare pear halo engagement rings, learn what to check in the center diamond, and see how the setting affects comfort and wedding band fit.

Three bracelet watches, with Cartier watches beside a Rolex.

Choosing a Luxury Watch for Style and Everyday ...

A practical look at luxury watch design, movement, fit, condition and ownership costs, without assuming every watch will increase in value.

Choosing a Luxury Watch for Style and Everyday ...

A practical look at luxury watch design, movement, fit, condition and ownership costs, without assuming every watch will increase in value.

Emerald cut center diamond ring with round stones along the band.

How to Choose an Engagement Ring: A Practical G...

Choose an engagement ring with a clear budget, useful diamond comparisons, comfortable fit and a setting that works with your wedding band.

How to Choose an Engagement Ring: A Practical G...

Choose an engagement ring with a clear budget, useful diamond comparisons, comfortable fit and a setting that works with your wedding band.

Rectangular center diamond ring on a gray display stone; the photograph does not establish its age.

Selling a Vintage or Antique Diamond Ring

Learn what to document before selling a vintage or antique diamond ring, how condition matters and why an old style alone does not prove age.

Selling a Vintage or Antique Diamond Ring

Learn what to document before selling a vintage or antique diamond ring, how condition matters and why an old style alone does not prove age.

Oval diamond ring and tennis bracelet worn together.

Selling Diamond Jewelry Online or in Person

Compare online and in person diamond jewelry sales by inspection, fees, shipping, payment timing and the final amount you receive.

Selling Diamond Jewelry Online or in Person

Compare online and in person diamond jewelry sales by inspection, fees, shipping, payment timing and the final amount you receive.

Rolex Leopard Daytona from the store archive; this photograph does not show Elton John’s auctioned watch.

Elton John’s Rolex Leopard Daytona: The Auction...

See what made Elton John’s Leopard Daytona notable at Christie’s 2024 auction, with clearly labeled store photographs illustrating the model.

Elton John’s Rolex Leopard Daytona: The Auction...

See what made Elton John’s Leopard Daytona notable at Christie’s 2024 auction, with clearly labeled store photographs illustrating the model.

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