Are you looking for the perfect birthday gift for someone with a June birthday? If you’re shopping for someone in June, a piece of jewelry might just be the perfect gift. Before we show you some of our favorite pieces of jewelry for June, we’d like to give you a little overview of the month itself. 

Jewelry for June

Individuals who are born in June can claim one of two birthstones; Pearl and Alexandrite. Pearls alone are popular in jewelry and have been for centuries because of their natural beauty. The Alexandrite gemstones are one of a kind. They are rare and desirable and they change color based on the lighting.

Now we want to show you some of our favorite jewelry pieces for June.

Bangles for June 

Necklaces for June

Earrings for June

Pendants for June

Rings for June

Watches for June

Related: Why Should You Buy Estate Jewelry?

Raymond Lee Jewelers

Each of these pieces is unique in its own way. Each is stylish, unique, and affordable which makes them suitable pieces for any June birthday. It wasn’t too long ago that purchasing a piece of jewelry only required a little bit of work. These days there is more to consider and research and there are many more options for you to choose from. 

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Areas we serve

We are located in southern Florida in the city of Boca Raton. We proudly serve Boca Raton and the surrounding following areas: Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Broward, and Miami-Dade. Stop by and talk to one of our experts about finding your favorite piece of jewelry today.

Not sure where to begin when it comes to picking out a piece of jewelry to wear in June? Learn more about diamonds and rings in our education center. If you’re looking for further information Chat online, or even email one of our customer service advisers at info@diamondsbyraymondlee.com

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No one likes ultimatums. In fact, they are pretty scary. And they can backfire on you. But there are some scenarios where your partner might just need a little push when it comes to proposing. We’ll assume that’s the case in this scenario – so how do you drop a hint and get your partner to propose?

Before we jump into the good stuff, we thought it would important to talk about honesty. Honesty and communication in a relationship is always the key to success. If you’re ready to get engaged and you’re not sure if your partner feels the same way consider having an open and honest conversation with your partner about how you feel. 

As much as we would love to tell you that there is a magic secret for getting your partner to propose to you, there isn’t. Keep this in mind as you read the rest of the article. And also remember that not every relationship is built to work the same way. What works for some relationships may not work for other relationships. Which is why it all goes back to honesty and communication. 

Related: 3 Things You Might Not Know About Buying an Engagement Ring

Below are four things you can do to drop a hint and get your partner to propose to you:

Give Them The Green Light

Sometimes one of the reasons your partner hasn’t proposed to you yet is because they are fearful that you’re not ready for it. Or they fear that you will say no. One of the things you can do to eliminate that fear is to subtly drop hints that you’re ready to say yes. 

Drop Hints About The Ring You Want

With so many ring options to consider in today’s market, it’s important to let your partner know what kind of engagement ring you want. Doing this helps ease their fear of whether or not you’ll like what they’ve picked out for you. Remember, you’re not the only person that’s nervous here. Planning a proposal also comes with a lot of nerves. If you pick out your ring in advance, it’s like some of the work is already done for them. 

Related: 8 Rules For Shopping For an Expensive Engagement Ring

Don’t Rush Things

It’s important not to rush a marriage proposal. You don’t want your partner to feel like you’re forcing them into marriage. This doesn’t make for a pleasurable experience for either of you. One of the key principals here is to let it happen on its own timing. Trust that after you’ve hinted to your partner that you’re ready to be engaged, they will propose to you when they are ready to propose to you. 

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Have An Honest Conversation

There are no tricks involved in having an honest conversation with your partner. It’s important to sit down and talk about your future together, what you both want or don’t want, etc. When having this conversation, one thing you don’t want to do is to try and set a specific date for the wedding. This conversation is not necessarily about the wedding but if there will even be one later down the road. Basically it’s to make sure you’re both on the same page.

Final Thoughts

What did you think of these proposal hints? Did you find them useful? Do you think they will help you get your partner to propose? Let us know by commenting below. 

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Need More Help?

Not sure where to begin when it comes to picking out the perfect engagement ring? Learn more about diamonds and rings in our education center. If you’re looking for further information Chat online, or even email one of our customer service advisers at info@diamondsbyraymondlee.com.

Areas We Serve

We are located in southern Florida in the city of Boca Raton. We proudly serve Boca Raton and the surrounding following areas: Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Broward, and Miami-Dade. Stop by and talk to one of our experts about finding the perfect engagement ring today. 

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No matter whether or not it’s an attempt to keep your ring in a good clean condition or you just want to avoid losing it, you know there are a few times when you shouldn’t wear your engagement ring. Sure you might have an insurance policy on it, and you can get it cleaned any time you want, taking these precautions is a good way to prevent the headache. So let’s discuss when you shouldn’t wear your engagement ring.

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There hasn’t been much talk of men wearing promise rings since the Jonas Brothers’ sported theirs. Since it’s often women that are recipients of promise rings, it has everyone asking the question, do men wear promise rings?

Many people view promise rings as a symbol of pre-engagement. That means they’re perfect for both men and woman to wear. In fact, many millennial couples that are looking for new and unique ways to showcase their relationship use promise rings as a token of fidelity, exclusivity, and commitment.

Promise rings allow you to invest very little in a ring that will ultimately be replaced in the future by an engagement ring. They make great gifts for birthdays and holidays. And you can get them at most jewelers. 

What do promise rings look like?

When shopping for a promise ring for men, you may notice (depending on where your shopping) that they often come in the form of a wedding band. This is extremely common, especially when shopping at luxury jewelers. 

The really great thing about promise rings is that just like with engagement rings there really is no designated design for them. They can be customized specifically to fit your wants and needs. You could have one with an emerald gemstone (click here to read about gemstones for men) or one with a fancy diamond in the center. It all depends on your personal taste. 

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A lot of planning and budgeting that comes with buying an engagement ring. But there are a few misconceptions people have when they even think about buying the perfect engagement ring. So we wanted to clear those up. 

Here are three things you might not know about buying an engagement ring:

1. Buying an engagement ring isn’t hard 

Most people believe that the process of buying an engagement ring is long and hard, sometimes even a bit complicated. But that couldn’t be further from the truth. Buying an engagement ring can be a fun and easy process if you allow it to be. Having a basic idea of what you want before coming into the store will help ease some of the complicity that comes with shopping a wide variety of rings.

Related: 8 Rules For Shopping For an Expensive Engagement Ring

2. You can have any ring customized

Another thing that people often come to the conclusion of when shopping for an engagement ring is the idea that they can only customize certain rings. But again, that couldn’t be further from the truth. You can have any engagement ring customized to fit your personality and it might not be as expensive as you think. Getting your ring customized isn’t always out of the budget. Sometimes it might even be included in the budget.

Related: Learn How to Personalize Your Engagement Ring

3. There’s a ring for every budget

The last thing you might not know about buying an engagement ring is that there is a ring for every budget. Many advertisers or jewelers will only show you their most expensive ring in order to get you to spend more money. But rings (especially engagement rings) come in all different shapes and sizes. There’s an affordable engagement ring for every person, style, and budget. 

Related: Do I Need Insurance for My Engagement Ring?

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It may not sound romantic to have insurance for your engagement ring, but nothing says romance like having peace of mind. There’s no amount of money that can take the place of peace when something unexpected happens. Even if it’s to your engagement ring.

So the question that everyone is always asking is, do I need insurance for my engagement ring? And in short, the answer to that question is yes. Aside from peace of mind, here’s why.

What is insurance for your engagement ring?

Engagement ring insurance is just like any other insurance on the market. It’s there to ensure that if something goes wrong with your ring or if there was any accidental damage to it, that it’s covered with your insurance. It works just like auto insurance, and homeowners or renters insurance. And it’s important to have. Especially if there was a lot of money invested in your engagement ring.

Now let’s talk semantics. 

How does it work?

So how does insurance for an engagement ring work? It’s not as complicated as it sounds. You’ll need to keep a few things from your purchase and have the ring looked at, but once you get the policy it’s smooth sailing from there. 

To obtain an insurance policy on your engagement ring you need to keep all of your receipts. Receipts of purchases, repairs, etc. Keep a receipt for whatever you paid for. Next, you’ll need to get the ring appraised and keep a record of that. Most jewelers do ring appraisals so you could get it appraised where you purchased it or you can try another local jeweler. 

Where do I find it?

Now there are a couple of different places you can find insurance for your engagement ring. If you already have an insurance policy on your home (homeowners or renters), check with your insurance agent. Some insurance companies ensure engagement rings and wedding bands as add-ons to your primary services. 

Some jewelers also work with insurance companies to offer you insurance on individual pieces or sets and may offer a discount. Another way to find insurance for your engagement ring is to shop around at specific jewelers and see if they have policies and how much they cost. Even if you didn’t buy your ring at a jeweler you can still get it insured at one. 

What to consider when choosing a policy?

Now that we’ve established that you do need insurance for your engagement ring and where you can find it let’s talk about things you need to consider when choosing a policy. As with every new service that’s offered to you, you should be asking yourself (and the service provider) a few questions before you make the final decision. 

Before choosing an insurance policy for your engagement ring you should ask:

• What their lost/stolen policy is
• Is there a deductible? 
• How do they determine the value of the ring?
• Are there any circumstances that aren’t covered under the policy?

Diamonds by Raymond Lee

 Need to get your ring appraised? Check out our appraisal services here. Appraisals help you get insurance for your engagement ring. You can also learn more about diamonds and rings in our education center. If you’re looking for further information Chat online, or even email one of our customer service advisers at info@diamondsbyraymondlee.com.

For more commonly asked questions, please visit our FAQ page. During regular business hours, our representatives can be reached by phone, email, or live chat. For after hour inquiries, please fill out our contact form and someone will get back to you the next business day.

Areas we serve

We are located in southern Florida in the city of Boca Raton. We proudly serve Boca Raton and the surrounding following areas: Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Broward, and Miami-Dade. Stop by and talk to one of our experts about finding insurance for your engagement ring today.

Still need to pick up an engagement ring? Check out our 2018 engagement ring trends here.

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How to Take Care of Your Engagement Ring

Here are three of our top tips for taking care of your engagement ring:

Make sure you have insurance

No matter what the value of your ring is, you want to make sure you have insurance on your ring so that you can properly care for it throughout the years. In the event that your ring gets lost, stolen, or damaged insurance will cover it.

Related: Do I Need Insurance For My Engagement Ring?

Shop around for a good warranty

Aside from a good insurance policy you also want to make sure that you have a good warranty on your engagement ring. Some jewelers offer lifetime warranties where they’ll offer you free cleanings for life while some jewelers only offer six months of cleanings after purchase.

Shop around and make sure your jeweler has a good warranty policy so that you can ensure your ring gets the proper maintenance and care it needs to last you a lifetime. 

Related: Everything You Need to Know About Getting a Warranty For Your Engagement Ring

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Everything you Need to Know about buying fancy diamonds including what size you should get, where to find the best quality, and how much you should spend on them.

Diamonds are known around the world and throughout time as the most beautiful and most precious gems on this Earth. Diamonds by themselves inspire romance, mystery, affairs, stories, and most of all imagination.

We enjoy the unique and precious beauty that lies behind all diamonds luxury and non-luxury. But one of our favorite type of diamonds are fancy diamonds. There are many prevalent misconceptions about fancy color diamonds and we want to set the record straight. 

What is a Fancy Diamond?

Fancy diamonds have captured the imagination of the rich and the poor for many years. Their beauty and value have made them a highly desirable asset. That being said, not all diamonds are created equal. Especially not all fancy color diamonds. 

A fancy diamond is one that is colorless (similar to a typical diamond). They are diamonds that occur naturally in every color on the rainbow from bright orange to deep red, or sunshine yellow and soft velvety black.

How are these diamonds made?

Fancy diamonds are created naturally within the Earth.  They are often referred to as natural color diamonds. A fancy color diamond is formed when carbon atoms that are located in a kimberlite deposit under the earth’s crust shift and form a crystalline solid. 

The diamond is then given its color when a trace element is accidentally incorporated into the atoms’ structure during the crystallization process. For each fancy diamond, this process is random. 

The Four C’s

The four c’s are an important aspect to consider when it comes to buying fancy diamonds. These are the cut, color, clarity, and carat of each diamond. 

The Clarity

The clarity of a diamond refers to the degree in which inclusions are present on the surface of the diamond. This could be a chip or a dent in the surface or some sort of discoloration. 

The Color

Many diamonds (including fancy color diamonds) occur naturally in a range of colors.

The Cut

The cut of a diamond is how one would define the shape of it. There are many different cuts including pear-shaped, round, square, and princess cut.

The Carat

This is the biggest factor when it comes to pricing of a fancy diamond. 

Read more about the four C’s here.

How to buy a Fancy Diamond

When it comes to buying fancy color diamonds it can be hard to resist the temptation for a seemingly good deal since they are expensive. You need to be careful when purchasing these beauties. Having a diamond certification is a good way to ensure that what you’re getting is authentic. Especially when it comes to fancy color diamonds. 

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Did you know that in this day and age you can still buy and sell ancient Egyptian jewelry? That’s right, it still exists and right now it’s hotter than ever. So today we’ll be sharing some insight with you on these amazing pieces. In this article, we’ll briefly discuss some of the most common types of ancient jewelry, the materials used to make it, and the spiritual significance behind it. Aside from that, we’ll also let you know where you can buy and sell it. 

Let’s get started, shall we?

Some common types of ancient Egyptian jewelry

The most common piece from this time era is the wide collar necklace that stretches from the breast to the collar bone. But pendants, necklaces, earrings, and rings were also very popular for both men and woman. 

What kind of materials did the Egyptians use to make their jewelry?

While the most common type of material used to create these pieces was gold (once they discovered it) many of the pieces were made using copper, stone, and gemstones.

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Shopping for an engagement ring? If so, we believe there are some things you should know before making a final purchase.

Here are eight rules to know when shopping for an expensive engagement ring:

1. Come with a budget in mind

First things first, when shopping for an expensive engagement ring you need to come prepared with a budget in mind. Otherwise, things can get out of control and you may just end up spending more than you can afford. Though there are plenty of financing options available, you need to have a budget. 

3. Plan ahead for the shopping trip

Planning ahead is crucial if you want this shopping trip to be easy and stress-free. After you’ve got your budget and ring style figured out, take time to plan out your trip months before the proposal so that you have time to shop around. No one likes to be stress out and overwhelmed – especially during a proposal.

4. Bring a buddy to shop with you (or maybe even your partner)

Having a shopping buddy with you will help eliminate some of the stress that comes with buying an expensive engagement ring. This could be one of your really good friends or it could even be our partner. A lot of people shop with their partners for an engagement ring so they know exactly what their partner wants.

5. Find a qualified jeweler 

Make sure you do your homework and look for a qualified jeweler before making your final purchase. You don’t want to get scammed or cheated when you go to purchase an expensive engagement ring. This is your money we’re talking about. Spend it wisely.

6. Look at more than just one (but not too many or you’ll get overwhelmed)

Settling for the first engagement ring you see is like buying a car without looking under the hood. You just shouldn’t do it.

7. Get the ring appraised 

Is that ring really worth the amount of money it’s being sold for? Bring an appraiser along with you to make sure. This is a crucial part of shopping for an expensive engagement ring. You want to make sure you’re getting exactly what you pay for.

8. Make sure there’s room for adjustment

One thing you don’t want to do is find the perfect ring at the last minute only to notice that you need to change just one little detail on it. Ring adjustments and customization can take up to 8 weeks depending on the jeweler. So you want to make sure you’re giving yourself enough time to have these adjustments made and ensure the ring is exactly the way you want it.

Final thoughts

What did you think of our engagement ring shopping rules? Do they make shopping for an expensive engagement ring easier? Share if you love them! And if you’re looking for more on engagement rings check out our latest 2018 holiday engagement ring buying guide here.

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Raymond Lee Jewelers

For commonly asked questions, please visit our FAQ page. During regular business hours, we can be reached by phone, email, or live chat. For after hour inquiries, please fill out our contact form and we will get back to you next business day.

Not sure where to begin when it comes to picking out the perfect engagement ring? Learn more about diamonds and rings in our education center. If you’re looking for further information Chat online, or even email one of our customer service advisers at info@diamondsbyraymondlee.com.

Areas we serve 

We are located in southern Florida in the city of Boca Raton. We proudly serve Boca Raton and the surrounding following areas: Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Broward, and Miami-Dade. Stop by and talk to one of our experts about finding the perfect engagement ring today. 

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