Designer Engagement Rings at JRDunn include:

Tacori
Scott Kay
Simon G
Ritani
Martin Flyer
Calla Cut
Cento by Roberto Coin
Vatche
Varna
Robert Pelliccia Designs
Rhonda Faber Green

And many more so come browse with us today at JRDunn.com!

Back when I started in the business in 1996 we were selling lots of yellow gold and two tone engagement ring settings. Wider rings were very popular and so were invisibly set diamond mountings. We were selling those rings by the truckload and little did we know that those pretty little rings would have major maintenance issues down the road! We have traded out, replaced and fixed so many invisible set mountings I lost count!

The popularity of yellow gold, two tone and the invisible settings began to wane and and smaller styles in white gold and platinum began to take over by the late 90′s. There were so many different variations of these mountings it was crazy. Bar setting and channel settings for round and baguette diamond were hugely popular for the side stones. These times were the heyday for the ribbed shank on the Scott Kay platinum settings. Scott created such a hype with this styles that he was credited for the renaissance of platinum in fine jewelry. That was quite an achievement!

The next huge swing in bridal occurred a few year later with the advent of micropave and super thin rings. It became and still is all the rage. Vintage lacy looking ring styles, split shanks and crisscross shanks got red hot and the bar set look faded far far away. So what is bridal jewelry gonna look like in the future?

Bridal Jewelry Trends for 2008 and Beyond

The crew at J.R.Dunn feels that white metals are here to stay. The vintage feel will also remain popular because it goes so well with lace! Micropave still has legs but the trend will be shifting towards using larger stones and cleaner, less fussy ring designs that focus on the beauty of the main diamond. We have already experiencing this at the store level. Our clients are requesting bigger accent diamonds in a lot of our original engagement ring designs. The demand for engagement rings that have a matching wedding band that can be worn by itself will also continue to rise (who wants ring that has a crazy curve in it anyways?). It is about time the designers thought about this! Client will increasingly opt for better made rings, one of a kind designs and rings that are pretty from all angles. The statement less is more will begin once again apply to engagement rings and sorry guys we are not talking about the size of the center diamond!

We’d love to hear from you. Please write us and tell us what you would like to see in bridal jewelry styles going forward.

Thanks for reading,

Sean

Antique Engagement Rings and Vintage Engagement Rings; what’s the difference?

What our dress would look like….and what our ring would look like. We start out with romantic and sweet but some of us grow up and start admiring a more modern look and some stay with what they wished for as a child in the Victorian/Vintage style. So for those of you who want that hint of vintage antique there is plenty to choose from. The one bridal line that has the perfect example of these styles is Tacori (pictured here). In the past Tacori had a heavier look, it you haven’t seen Tacori lately, take a look! They have lightened the look to be more feminine and more affordable.

To see more Antique Engagement Rings go to JRDunn.com!

Happy Shopping!

Rebecca

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For more Tacori Bridal accessories shop now at JRDunn.com!

Happy Shopping!

Rebecca

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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:

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.

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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Big diamonds get our juices flowing

Large diamonds like this are very rare and over the past few years they have appreciated considerably. The demand for important diamonds like this is at an all time high and that leads us to believe the prices will still continue to rise due to supply and demand. We can by no means guarantee this to be the case but what a nice side effect if history repeats itself. At J.R.Dunn we sell diamonds as an investment in your happiness, the rest is just gravy!

Celebrities reported to be wearing Emerald cut rings: Melania Trump, Camilla Bowles, Ellen Pompeo, and Eva Longoria.

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As you may know, we are now carrying the Tacori collection in our stores and the brand is really wonderful. I had always seen the advertisements in all the magazines, but had never seen one of the rings in person. They are gorgeous!

“The process involved in making each Tacori piece is an intricate combination of art and science. A tradition of craftsmanship and attention to detail culminates in the creation of a true treasure, and a fitting symbol of the beauty of your love. ” Tacori.

Here is one of the Tacori rings that we have in our stores that our sales staff love, and it seems to be VERY popular with our clients too.

Celebrities wearing Tacori: “Desperate Housewives’ Susan, Ashanti in OK! Magazine, Christina Applegate, Princess Catherine Oxenberg, and Lisa Kudrow.

To shop a wide selection of Tacori please visit theTacori engagement ring and wedding band section on JRDunn.com.

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