J.R.Dunn’s Jewelry Blog

Let us be the first (or one of the first) to say congratulations! You know he is going to pop the question and now it’s time to give him a few subtle hints of what styles you might like. One of the easiest ways to do this is to go out and buy one of the many bridal magazines that are available at you local news stand. Once you start browsing the pages you’ll see a ton of designer engagement rings from many different companies like Tacori, Simon G and Ritani just to name a few. Speaking of Tacori, did you know that is the company that has designed many celebrities rings including the latest bachelorette DeAnna Pappas? Anyway so once you find a ring in the magazines that you like you can rip the page out and leave it laying around if you want him to “get the hint” or just show it to him. He’ll appreciate this because it is going to make his life a whole lot easier!

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Thank the good Lord that my family and I were fortunate enough (or smart enough) to hire a a great crew of fashion forward professional ladies about a decade ago! Every season they have managed to keep J.R.Dunn Jewelers on top of it’s game when it comes to fashion and jewelry trends. Some trends are red hot one minute and forgotten the next so you have to be quick, but fortunately this isn’t the case when it comes to bridal jewelry. Bridal jewelry trends have a much longer lifespan and change more gradually.

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Antique Engagement Rings and Vintage Engagement Rings; what’s the difference? Actually there isn’t one! Both terms describe a look of jewelry that mimics the styles from the 30′s and 40′s. These are rings that remind you of your grandmother’s engagement ring or the lace on her best tablecloth. It is a wistful romantic look that I believe all of us women start out wishing for as a young child when we finally realized why boys existed. Then we started planning our weddings at the ripe old age of 10.

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This beautiful sterling silver choker by Tacori whispers romance and charm. Tacori’s Bridal Accessory line combines old world elegance with modern glamour. This choker features mother of pearl and Swarovski crystals that will make any bride feel wonderfully feminine on her special day.

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J.R.Dunn’s top ten list of bridal jewelry & wedding party gifts – This list will hopefully help frazzled brides to be or wedding planners make gift planning just a tad bit easier!

1. Pearl Strand Necklace ~ Mikimoto strands are heirloom quality pearls that any bride or bridesmaid will cherish for a lifetime. Besides, pearls look great with almost any wedding dress.

2. Single Pearl Pendant ~ With or without diamonds this type of necklace is charming and classic and can work with any budget; perfect for bridesmaids gifts.

3. Vintage Diamond Bracelet ~ Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue…. O.k we’ll save the blue for something else but a vintage diamond bracelets is a great idea to cover the first three in this saying!

4. Pearl Stud Earrings ~ It seems we are listing pearls quite a bit but they are an absolutely PERFECT gift for brides and bridesmaids!

5. Diamond Stud Earrings ~ An absolute necessity for any woman’s wardrobe, the bigger the better.

6. Whimsical Themed Necklaces ~ Make your bridesmaid’s gifts fun and filled with personality…give them a diamond butterfly, palm trees, four leaf clovers, circles of life, etc…..Pick whichever one suits your crew’s personality best! Roberto Coin’s Tiny Treasures collection is the place to start.

7. Stylish Mens Bracelets ~ John Hardy and Russell Simmons are both designer jewelry lines that are paying a lot of attention to men’s jewelry. Both collections are wonderful with clean handsome lines just right for any groom or groomsmen gifts.

8. Cufflinks ~ A great standby for the guys… but consider going with designer cufflinks. They can be big time fun. Robin Rotenier for example, he has a cufflinks to match ANY personality.

9. Money Clips ~ This time-honored gift sure has evolved in the last 5 years. Money clips can be very chic and traditional or they can be hip and funky with black or white diamonds and/or leather accents.

10. Swiss Army Knife ~ This is a traditional standby where you cannot lose! Any groom or groomsman who is into ANY outdoor activity…can use a Swiss Army knife or watch.

Hopefully this helps!

For more great gift ideas just shop at JRDunn.com or “live chat” with one of our personal shoppers!

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Mikimoto Pearl Necklace: One of our readers is bride to be and she gave us a wonderful suggestion to highlight bridal jewelry & gifts more often on our blog. We thought this was a great idea so, this is the first in a series of bridal gift blogs to hopefully make planning the perfect wedding a tad bit easier.

This Mikimoto pearl necklace is the PERFECT piece to start off with! What bride or bridesmaid wouldn’t look beautiful in this classic heirloom necklace. The featured Akoya pearl is a wonderful size…about 8mm and with a touch of diamonds….lovely!

Fashion tips: This necklace would look best with gowns with strapless, off the shoulder or sweetheart necklines.

For more Mikimoto Pearl necklace or strands shop now at JRDunn.com!

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Varna “Lady” Platinum & Diamond Engagement Ring: Hot Pick of the Day. Do you like antique style engagement rings but worry about their durability for everyday wear?…. This beautiful ring from Varna gives you the best of both worlds. It’s vintage in style but modern enough in design to stand up to the demands of today’s busy lifestyles. The Varna “Lady” can be requested in platinum, white or yellow gold and can be made to fit any size center stone.

Varna was started by Garo Chividjian, who was born in Varna, Bulgaria. As a young man he perfected his craft in making hand made fine jewels. Since 1989, Varna’s unmatched style became and has continued to be a sensation with it’s vintage look and modern feel.

For more engagement rings shop now at JRDunn.c0m!

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