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How do you take a special collection like Lunaria and make it even more so? If you’re Marco Bicego, you add dazzling diamond gemstones and elements of 18kt white gold! As with so many of his collections, nature was Bicego’s muse in the design of the Lunaria collection. Pieces honor the Lunaria flower, noted for its petals that are hand-embossed and hand-etched with a satin finish. Bulino, an ancient Italian goldsmith technique, leaves countless lines on the surface of the jewelry. In Diamond Lunaria, the delicate, elegant pieces of jewelry are as expressive as ever, with their irregularly shaped silhouettes now encrusted with luxurious pave diamonds that have been hand-set by expert craftsmen. The proof is in the products! Check out a pair of small 18kt gold and diamond drop earrings. A luminous free-form plate framed by polished white gold is embellished with diamonds. It descends to a larger brushed yellow gold leaf. You can almost hear the piece rustle in the wind and feel the cool breeze. The petal kissing bangle delivers equal parts satin and sparkle. The open-ended bracelet features two tones of 18kt leaves that are oh-so-close to touching. One is flat brushed 18kt brushed gold, while the other is crafted in 18kt white gold and adorned with white diamonds. There’s no better time than spring to get your first Diamond Lunaria or add to your collection! It is, after all, when flowers bloom!

Wanting to make sure our store shows up in local queries, we asked Siri to find each individual watch brand we carry followed by "near me". While we were happy we showed up first, we were shocked with Siri's answers. Whichever watch we asked about she said "I'm a fan of the Apple watch myself. And not just because I'm in it." At first I thought it was cute and amusing, but when I delved deeper, I wondered what if we actually carried watches at that same price point? How is that fair? I know Siri was triggered by the word watches and isn't targeting any particular brand. But imagine if other search engines, like Google, pointed everyone to a competitor in local results or search results based on the word "jewelers". In Google's case you'd either have to earn it by creating a quality page that suits its algorithms or buy a paid listing; both of which anybody can do if they want to dedicate the time, money and resources. Apple gives a shameless plug and top billing to its own product, whether it's earned that position or not! How long has this cute and sassy suggestion about the Apple watch been going on? How many millions of people are getting this not-so-subtle nudge about the product? With Swiss watch sales off to a challenging start this year (see stats at the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry website ), those with timepieces at a price point similar to the Apple watch can't love this revelation. Thankfully, we don't feel Apple's cute attempt at a redirect can come close to swaying anyone from purchasing a luxury Swiss timepiece like Rolex or Breitling, but if you make gadgets you had better be aware and beware! We're off to the Baselworld 2016 watch and jewelry fair to see the latest and greatest from the most renowned brands in our industry. While we won't be looking at Apple watches, the irony isn't lost on me that I will be downloading the latest Baselworld app on my iPhone to navigate the show!

When J.R. Dunn Jewelers’ award-winning, in-house designer, Robert Pelliccia, was asked to judge the Lila Lewenthal Jewelry Award competition at the Boca Raton Museum of Art-The Art School, he had no idea what an impact the experience would have on him. It raised his awareness of how difficult the process is and gave him a new appreciation for judges. “I have entered many contests, but this is the first time I acted as a judge,” said Pelliccia. “Every piece is different, so judging them against one another was much more difficult than I thought. You need to evaluate each piece by individual beauty, wearability, creativity, along with form and function. The decision-making process would have been easier had all the pieces been the same; then only craftsmanship would have come into play!” Pelliccia recently pronounced Mary Drago the winner of a $500 dollar tuition scholarship for her sterling silver cuff bracelet, “Corset” at the art school. The winning piece will be on display at the art school for three weeks, and Drago’s name will be inscribed on a plaque that graces one of its walls. Loret Gomez and Marta Cruz-Janzen were the second- and third-place winners, respectively. Gomez’s sterling silver “Streaming Bubble” bracelet and Cruz-Janzen’s bronze clay metal necklace, “Forest,” were recognized. While at the school, Pelliccia toured the student workshop areas and spent some time with jewelry instructor Don Dietz. “His passion for teaching others was inspiring,” said Pelliccia. The instructor in the gem and jewelry arts for more than 40 years clearly loves what he does. “The students are a joy to instruct,” said Dietz. “They are eager, dedicated and willing to pursue new ideas. I am personally humbled by their creativeness.” Pelliccia was also happy to see the students’ excitement about their creations and design process, as well as their appreciation for his participation. “It’s nice to see people love to express themselves through art,” he said. Drago agrees, wholeheartedly, sharing how she is continually inspired by teachers and excited by learning in the name of self-expression. “I enjoy taking raw materials and creating something unique,” she said. “I gain great satisfaction working in metal.” Robert Pelliccia started his jewelry career, which has spanned more than 30 years, at the age of 18. He took courses in jewelry repair, diamond setting and model-making, and worked as a bench jeweler prior to beginning to design. He is a nationally recognized jewelry designer, honored with a host of awards over the years, including three prestigious De Beers Diamond Today Awards, a Modern Jeweler magazine Buyers Choice Award and 12 American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) Spectrum Awards. The Pelliccia portfolio includes bridal, colored gemstone and fashion pieces, much of which is crafted in karat gold and platinum. Check out Robert Pelliccia's Instagram page to see some of his Beautiful Creations.

The Breitling Exospace B55 Connected is Now In Stock at J. R. Dunn!Call us at 1-888-676-5211 and get this highly sought after Breitling Watch in time for the holidays!Swiss watchmaker Breitling is the latest traditional luxury timepiece manufacturer set to launch a new smartwatch in the high-end wearable technology arena. According to Breitling Vice President Jean Paul Girardin, the 131-year-old company famous for their aviator styling is scheduled to debut the Exospace B55 smartwatch on December 16, 2015 in New York City. An exclusive group of 20 retailers have been selected to carry the product following the launch…including J.R. Dunn Jewelers! Based on the B55 Connected prototype shown at Basel World Watch Show in March of this year, the functional, user-friendly new product is said to have a chronograph and multi-time zone. The Exospace B55 Connected can be programmed directly from a smartphone via Bluetooth. Under normal use, the battery will last four months and can be recharged easily with a USB cable. While it is anticipated that the Exospace B55 Connected will have basic connectivity, Girardin has hinted that there may be more connected Breitlings in the future with more bells and whistles, expanding on the Exospace family.

Natural colored diamonds are rare and therefore unique, which means jewelry containing them makes a statement about its owner. Diamonds are the hardest of all gemstones and therefore reflect light with a brilliance that outshines allothers. Among these, colored diamonds have emerged as a favorite, particularly among jewelry lovers who like to assert their individuality. Colored diamonds are rare, but yellow diamonds are among the most readily available natural colored diamonds on the market. Yet even these are rare: for every colored diamond found, there are at least 10,000 colorless ones. The standard diamond color grading scale for diamonds was developed by the Gemological Institute of America. When the color is very intense, it is classified as a fancy colored diamond. For fancy colored diamonds, the deeper, purer and more saturated colors are usually the rarest, most costly, and most desirable. Yellow diamonds are brilliant and vibrant, and stand out from the rest, which makes them a favorite on the Red Carpet. Growing in popularity, yellow diamonds, also as center diamonds in engagement rings as. They work well in vintage designs, where they sparkle with a special brilliance that stands out from the rest. The beauty of a yellow diamond is that, as the most common of colored diamonds, it is affordable, but rare enough that you won’t see one on every woman walking down the aisle. How to buy a colored diamond Three of the most important factors impacting the price of a natural color diamond are strength of color, rarity of color, and size. Strength of color: The color intensity of a natural colored diamond can be graded as Fancy Light, Fancy, Fancy Intense, or Fancy Vivid — with Fancy Vivid constituting the highest grade. The stronger the intensity of a colored diamond, the higher the value will be. Rarity of color: The rarity of a colored diamond will affect its price. The more common colors, such as gray, brown, and yellow, will generally have a lower cost than rarer colors, such as pink, blue, green, purple, and orange, which occur less frequently in nature. The rarest known and most expensive color of all is red. Size: Large colored diamonds are extremely rare. This makes them exponentially more expensive. For more information on finding the perfect natural colored diamond jewelry, please give us a call at 1-888-676-5211 and let one of our GIA certified experts assist you.

You've stopped by J. R. Dunn and picked out the perfect ring to pop the question and you thought all the hard work was over. Now comes the next big decision: Where to propose. From European-style gardens to opulent mansions on South Beach, these five spots are sure to surprise your bride-to-be when you ask her if she'll say "I do." Spend the day strolling through the fine art collection at the Norton Museum in West Palm Beach making your way to the glass-encased Harris Family Pavilion. Pop the question underneath the colorful Dale Chihuly ceiling, which not only adds a magical element to the proposal, it also makes for a picturesque spot to snap away once she says yes. Stepping into Casa Tua on South Beach feels more like you're visiting a friend in Northern Italy—and the service is just as intimate. Cozy up at a table in the garden outside the Mediterranean villa underneath lantern-lit tree and order up a bottle of top-notch Champagne, giving her a glass that's sparkling in more ways than one. If you want to propose at a place that looks as pretty as the ring you'll be giving her, the decadent Versace mansion on Ocean Drive is the place. While inside at Gianni's is gorgeous, poolside is even more jaw-dropping. Sit under the stars at the terrace overlooking the infamous Thousand Mosaic Pool with 24K sparkling gold tiles, surrounded by Mediterranean gardens where she'll be just as in awe of the scenery as she is when you present the ring. What's more romantic than sitting on the water with the Miami skyline twinkling in the backdrop? Celebrity favorite Seaspice on the Miami River was once a warehouse that's been converted into a nautical brasserie, complete with a covered patio where you can watch the boats pass by—or even hop on one. After popping the question, surprise your new fiancée with a yacht cruise leaving right from the restaurant's private dock. At Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in Coral Gables, there's no lack of picture-perfect places to propose, from butterfly-filled fields to the Edible Garden that looks like something out of Adam and Eve. If you want some privacy, head down the tree-lined Allee for a lookout point over the lake that makes for a stunning proposal spot.

TAG Heuer is bringing its Android Wear smartwatch to market just in time for Holiday 2015. The TAG Heuer Connected is a digital version of the TAG Heuer black Carrera. It gives the impression of a “normal” watch, while maintaining the design house’s style. The collaboration between TAG Heuer, Intel and Google was first announced at Baselworld March 2015. The union blends luxury watch-making, software and hardware. “There is no other choice for TAG Heuer than to have all its DNA, all its watch-making emotion and flair into the…watch somehow,” said Jean-Claude Biver, TAG Heuer chief executive officer at this time. The TAG Heuer countdown web site teased the first image of the Android Wear Smartwatch, revealed its name and counts down to the launch date in real time. A timeline of the company’s major milestones is included. The 2015 high point: “TAG Heuer is pushing the Swiss avant garde limits even further with the TAG Heuer Connected. Tradition meets innovation, craftsmanship meets savoir-faire, and bold style meets breakthrough technology. The clock is ticking to the major breakthrough.” The TAG Heuer Connected has a battery life of 40 hours. Owners will be able to upgrade the technology. The company famous for pushing the technological envelope in the industry will be first in the market with this type of hardware. “We want to be able to change the technology but keep the watch elements,” said the company’s UK Communication Manager Alexandra King. “We want to create something that will stay on your watch for a lifetime…As the technology changes it will change.” The TAG Heuer Connected hardware is not manufactured in Switzerland. The watches will, however, be assembled there. “For a traditional mechanical watch, ‘Swiss Made’ is a reference and criteria of reliability and quality,” said Biver. For a Connected watch, Android from Google and Intel Inside are the criteria of quality and reliability.” The TAG Heuer Connected is scheduled to make its debut on November 9, 2015 with a retail cost of $,1400. Add the big, luxurious smartphone to your holiday wish list!

Before you take a walk down the aisle at your wedding, you need to walk the aisles at J.R. Dunn Jewelers in Lighthouse Point, FL to find the engagement ring of her dreams! The perfect engagement ring and wedding bands, for both of you, can be found October 17-18, 2015 at the J.R. Dunn showroom, located at 4210 North Federal Highway. Join other in-love couples from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday and Noon to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday. That’s when The Tacori Bridal Event will be on. Our sales professionals will be joined by a Tacori specialist. And more than 500 Tacori engagement rings! Bring yourself, a friend or your fiancée! Bring your questions, too; all will be answered! In addition to a large selection of Tacori rings, there will be an on-site photo booth. Get a picture of your new engagement ring, or an engagement photo. Can you think of a better – or more fun – way to capture the memorable moment? You will also be able to meet with local vendors. Munoz Photography will be on-site with sample wedding images. You can also see bridal fashions by Nandi Chin and participate in a wedding cake tasting. There is a Tacori ring for every bride-to-be. There are a dozen collections to choose from. Classic Crescent. Clean Crescent. Petite Crescent. Reverse Crescent. Sculpted Crescent. Ribbon. Simply Tacori. Pretty in Pink. Dantela. Royal T. Full Bloom. Blooming Beauties. Precious metals available include 18kt white gold, rose gold and platinum. All have the designer’s signature crescent; an interlocking half-moon arc. This exquisite detailing is known as The Tacori Touch. It is what gives every ring beauty from every angle. Each piece is hand-crafted in California. Make a Tacori purchase and you will receive an American Express gift card, up to $1,000*. Need to more incentive? Every man who purchases a Tacori wedding band will get a Tacori Sport Band – for free! Pair your Tacori setting with a GIA-certified diamond. J.R. Dunn Jewelers has a large selection of loose diamonds of all shapes and sizes, cut, color and clarity. Call 954-782-5000 to schedule an appointment. Check out Tacori engagement settings at JRDunn.com. You can find your favorites before you visit! Online orders will also be accepted October 17 and 18. And for fun, read our checklist for “5 Signs He’s Ready for Engagement Ring Shopping”! Come to the two-day Tacori Bridal Event at J.R. Dunn Jewelers for the best selection of Tacori in south Florida, just minutes from Boca Raton and Ft. Lauderdale! *Come to our Tacori Bridal Event on Oct. 17th and 18th and get an American Express Gift Card (immediately redeemable) with every Tacori purchase. Receive up to a $1,000 gift card for purchases over $5,000!

Variety is the spice of life, and what you get from Verragio! They make it easy for you to create a one-of-a-kind engagement ring. Among your options: the precious metal, shape of center stone and shank style. We are going to look at the Verragio Parisian collection, for the sake of argument. Select white gold, rose gold or two-tone white and rose gold. In 14k or 18kt gold, or platinum. White gold is cool. Rose gold complements all complexions. The combination of the two deliver the best of both worlds! What shape will your center diamond be? Round or princess? Cushion or emerald? Oval? A Parisian setting provides the perfect backdrop to all contours! Do you prefer a standard Verragio pointed shank or rounded classic? Shanks can be split or twisted. Embellished with diamonds. Or crisp and clean. What about the ring style? Choose from a halo. Solitaire. Three-stone. Pave or side stones piece. Do you want to add some color? Consider sapphires! They are hard. Come in many colors. From blue to pink and yellow. And are durable enough for everyday wear. Profile details can make a difference, too. See a crown motif. Milgrain edging. Scrollwork. Lace flourishes. French beading. These are feminine fine points that can take a mounting from out-of-the-ordinary to extraordinary! One of many things that make a Verragio engagement ring special is the way they will set your diamond. All facets are exposed to light in the exclusive Lumino setting. Diamonds used in Parisian mountings are G-H color. With SI clarity. Like all Verragio engagement settings, the brand name is inscribed on the inside of the shank. There may be a wedding band to match your engagement ring. Of course, you can customize this piece as well! Give the woman of your dreams the ring of her dreams; make it a made-to-order design from Verragio!

&nbsp J.R. Dunn Jewelers will be hosting a John Hardy Trunk Show on September 26, 2015. Visit the Lighthouse Point-based showroom from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. see the newest John Hardy jewelry. Check out earrings, necklace, bracelets and rings from the Bamboo, Classic Chain, Dot, Legends and Cinta collections. Fans of Kali, Bedeg and Palu can find already-produced pieces, too. The Bamboo collection offers bracelets that hook. Have a toggle. A kick cuff. And bold necklace. Statement-making pieces come in sterling silver, silver with gold station, yellow and rose gold. Reinterpreted pieces from the Classic Chain collection feature a coil design. Feminine rings and bracelets are frosted with pave. They show friendship and togetherness. The oval shape is light and modern. Be sure to also check out Classic Chain twisted braid. Leather for ladies. Hammered earrings and saddle ring. Big earrings. The Dot collection has been updated with freshwater pearls. See reversible earrings that provide two looks in one. Rings that stack, cross over and have a dome shape. The Legends collection will inspire and empower. Look at the latest creatures. From the Naga dragon to the Macan tiger. Cobra and Eagle. Semi-precious gemstones in the pieces include blue topaz. Black, orange, and yellow sapphire. Smoky and black quartz. A Men’s Fall 2015 collection presents masculine, graphic lines. Sleek details. And modern finishes. Choose from a nylon magnetic close bracelet. Cufflinks. I.D. bracelets. Signet rings. Crosses. Tag necklaces. An elevated stud set. Band rings. Box chains. And then there’s one-of-a-kind Cinta. The word means love in Balinese. And love the jewelry you will! The collection features pieces crafted in 18kt yellow gold, white gold and rose gold. They are enhanced with precious gems. Exotic custom jewelry that will endure.

The Diamond Empowerment Fund (DEF) is introducing a new version of the Green Charity Bracelet, part of The Green Bracelet Initiative that raises funds to support educational initiatives to empower the next generation of leaders in diamond communities around the world, including Africa and India, and J.R. Dunn Jewelers has them! The stretch bracelet is crafted with 8mm green malachite beads and has a gold-tone station with two polished diamond accents. The small size features 18 beads and measures 6.5”. The large size has 21 beads and measures 7.5” long. Both cost is $125. Each bracelet is assembled in the U.S. and comes in a gift box. The bracelet elements are no accident! Green is the color of a number of African flags and is symbolic of growth. The diamond accents represent the bright futures of those who are fortune enough to have access to higher education as a result of the support the DEF receives. They’ve been seen on the wrists of some prominent figures from the film, music and sports worlds who understand the importance of being socially conscious. Every purchase makes a difference! More than two thousand college-age students have received financial assistance or been awarded scholarships to assist with the costs of tuition, supplies, meals and more, thanks to the generous support of the DEF. Currently, funds raised total more than one billion dollars! The Diamond Empowerment Fund is a non-profit global organization founded by hip hop mogul and entrepreneur Russell Simmons and leaders in the diamond and jewelry industry. Since 2007, it has taken actions to realize its mission to help diamond communities become stable, prosperous and socially empowered. J.R. Dunn Jewelers is proud to carry the Green Charity Bracelet and be recognized as a Diamonds Do Good Supporter. We are actively participating in The Green Bracelet Initiative as a force for change. JR Dunn adheres to the Kimberly Process Certification Scheme and System of Warranties created by the World Diamond Council, doing everything in our power to ensure that our diamonds are conflict-free. We support the DEF’s programs of youth leadership, development, educational empowerment and entrepreneurial skills-building.

Local luxury jewelry retailer J.R. Dunn Jewelers cares about people, places and things. Owners Jim Dunn, Ann Marie Dunn and Sean Dunn are actively involved in a number of charities, giving of both their time and money. Most recently, the family-owned-and-operated business was a sponsor of the 20th Annual Food for the Poor Building Hope Gala in support of the organization’s home-building initiative in the area of Pon Batay, Haiti. “I come from a family that supports each other, and has always made it a point to give back,” said Sean Dunn. “I am honored to play a small part in the big efforts of Food for the Poor’s home construction project.” Dunn, his wife and many of their friends were among the crowd of more than 450 people at the Old Hollywood Glamour-themed Gala that honored Office Depot Foundation President Mary Wong, where Grammy Award-winning reggae artist Shaggy put on a show with The Hot Shot Band, bringing virtually everyone to their feet to dance. The musical performers weren't the only one in the spotlight that evening; they shared it with the country of Haiti and its vital housing needs. Community leaders and local business people sat with rapt attention, listening to stories relating to just how life-changing the gift of a safe and secure home means to people who have spent years living in dirt-floored makeshift huts. Everyone was touched what can be done when a community comes together and cares. Thanks to the Building Hope Gala, 40 destitute families will have homes by mid-summer 2015. The value of a safe and secure home is priceless; it’s a gift that provides not only shelter, but hope, too. “This evening showed deeply how homes for Haiti are in the hearts of South Florida philanthropists,” said Dunn. “A good time was had by all for a great cause.” To learn more about the work Food for the Poor is doing, visit www.foodforthepoor.