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THE [ONLY] BOCA RATON MAGAZINE

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SpringStyleA HIP VIBELIGHTS UP BOCA FASHION

City Watch

WHAT HAS BOCA RESIDENTS

FUMING?

THE NEXT BIG THINGTRENDS ON THE RISE

REEL WORLD: FLORIDAOUR SILVER-SCREEN PAST

LOCAL DINING SCENENEWS AND REVIEWS

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home town [ MEET THE EXPERT ]

Let It Ring LEE JOSEPHSON, VP AT RAYMOND LEE JEWELERS, GIVES READERS THE LOWDOWN ON ENGAGEMENT RING TRENDS.

Pollen isn’t the only thing in the air this time of year, as evidenced by the run on spring engagement rings. Too often, however, would-be grooms are blank slates when it comes to one of the most important purchases of their lives.

As someone who grew up around precious gems, working with his father at Raymond Lee Jewelers before he even graduated high school, Lee Josephson understands what’s hot and what’s not when it comes to rings that will stand the test of time.

The vice president at Raymond Lee—which recently opened its latest store, Diamonds by Raymond Lee, in the 5,000-square-foot space once occupied by Boca Diner (2801 N. Federal Highway)—offers the following insights regarding 2016 ring trends.

—TARYN TACHER

Rose gold found its way into everlasting love last year, and there’s no sign of it disappearing. Two-toned rings are both unique and beautiful.

Let your romance bloom with dainty,

floral accents.

Double or triple bands signify that your love is unbreakable.

A pear-shaped stone perched on her finger

will be a timeless symbol of your love.

Utility meets fashion with rings that have built-in spin protection to keep them in place and add more detail to the inner face.

Verragio princess cut engagement ring: $6,050

Simon G. Passion collection pear-shaped engagement ring: $3,190

Simon G. Garden collection engagement ring: $1,870

Gabriel & Co. diamond free-form engagement ring: $4,280

Part of the Pretty in Pink collection engagement ring: $3,680–$4,460 (not including center diamond)

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shop talk [ SCENTS ]

VIKTOR & ROLF FLOWERBOMBFloral notes: Freesia, jasmine, orange blossom, orchid, rose, patchouliPrice: $50 (.68 ounce), $115 (1.7 ounces), $165 (3.4 ounces), $215 (5 ounces)Where: Nordstrom

MISS DIOR BLOOMING BOUQUETFloral notes: Pink peony, damascus rosePrice: $77 (1.7 ounces), $98 (3.3 ounces)Where: Saks Fifth Avenue

TOM FORD FLEUR DE PORTOFINOFloral notes: Jasmine, mimosa, orange flower, neroliPrice: $220 (1.7 ounces), $300 (3.4 ounces), $535 (8.4 ounces)Where: Neiman Marcus

CHANEL CHANCE EAU TENDREFloral notes: Jasmine absolutePrice: $77 (1.7 ounces), $97 (3.4 ounces), $122 (5 ounces)Where: Bloomingdale’s

TORY BURCHFloral notes: Neroli, peony, tuberose, jasmine sambacPrice: $68 (1 ounce), $90 (1.7 ounces), $120 (3.4 ounces)Where: Sephora

In Full Bloom We asked experts in the perfume departments at Town

Center at Boca Raton to tell us which floral fragrances hit all the right notes with customers. (All prices as of press time.)

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