Wedding Band Trends

SAYING “I DO” WITH STYLE
Every day over 6,500 couples get married in the United States of America alone. There are two things that are the ultimate symbols of love, unity and dedication…wedding bands! However, finding the right ring is important. With so many styles to choose from, how do you know which one is right for you? Below is a mini guide to the trends that will be a big part of “I Dos” this year:



COLORFUL “I DOS”
White reigns as the color for weddings. From the wedding dress and flowers to diamonds and precious metals, white is symbolic. However, now more than ever color is being used in fresh ways. For wedding bands, color gemstones and even color diamonds are available in every color in the rainbow and make wedding bands personal. Think eternity bands of colored gemstones such as rubies, blue sapphires, yellow sapphires, and pink sapphires are favored by brides who want a splash of color and romance.



DIAMONDS GALORE
Diamonds are no longer just a girl’s best friend; they are men’s friends too. Men and women alike are choosing to add some sparkle to their wedding bands. For women, eternity bands (a narrow band with diamonds set all around it) are the ultimate choice because they provide the maximum amount of shine and can be worn together with the engagement ring or alone. For men, flush set princess or round diamonds make a great (and surprisingly manly) addition to a simple band. Cognac or black diamonds also are great accents to men’s bands



STACKING
One ring is lovely. Two rings are fantastic. However, three rings is quickly becoming a look that women are in quest of for their left hands. There is something about the symmetry of wearing things in three. Two wedding bands seem to flank the engagement ring and give it balance. It also doesn’t hurt to have extra diamonds or extra precious metal.



VINTAGE INSPIRATIONS
Vintage wedding bands are romantic and ornately crafted. However, you don’t have to scour estate sales to find vintage design. New, vintage inspired rings are meticulously designed to be just as beautiful as their predecessors. Platinum is reigning as the metal of choice for vintage styles but white gold and palladium are options as well.

Source: http://www.jic.org/?page=wedding-band-trends

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Our engagement ring designer, Kirk Kara, was featured on The Price is Right Ultimate Wedding Giveaway episode on CBS!

Kirk Kara’s Wedding Bands Featured in
Special Episode of The Price Is Right

(Los Angeles—June 2011) Kirk Kara’s stunning wedding bands were highlighted as a fabulous prize on the popular CBS game show The Price Is Right. The Ultimate Wedding Giveaway episode, which aired on June 20th, featured prizes provided by weddingchannel.com and offered couples the chance to win everything from the dress to the honeymoon—including, of course, the rings.

Kirk Kara’s gorgeous Angelique ladies’ hand-engraved wedding band (K1220-B) and sleek Artin men’s hand-engraved comfort fit wedding band (SS6992M-B) were key elements of the prize package awarded to the lucky winners. The Angelique ring puts a new twist on the traditional wedding band with its subtle handcrafted accents and intricate detail work, while the Artin ring, specially designed to complement the Angelique piece, is artfully crafted with elegant hand engraving inspired by the masculine elegance of the 1920s. Both luxurious 18K white gold designs feature the signature craftsmanship of the renowned 120-year-old Kirk Kara brand and are beautiful heirloom pieces that can be enjoyed every day.

This high-exposure integration introduced Kirk Kara to brides and grooms around the country. Under the helm of host Drew Carey, The Price Is Right is the number one rated daytime show on network television with more than five million viewers daily. Thanks to promotions like this Ultimate Wedding Giveaway, the series has established itself as the ultimate shopping, travel, and lifestyle guide for American television viewers.

Women’s Band: Angelique collection, K1220-B
http://kirkkara.com/#section=gallery&productid=K1220-B

Men’s Band: Artin collection, SS6992M-B
http://kirkkara.com/#section=gallery&productid=SS6992M-B


KIRK KARA is a Los Angeles-based fine jewelry company, family owned since 1890. Our philosophy is to create artistically stunning symbols of devotion with the same passion and commitment as the bonds they represent, while honoring the family pledge of excellence and expertise set forth generations ago. We design fine handcrafted engagement sets, elegant wedding bands for women and men, and fine jewelry set with diamonds and sapphires. Each piece is meticulously hand engraved and milgrained in platinum or 18K gold. With Kirk Kara, consumers can find jewelry that epitomizes enduring romance and future heirloom pieces that can be enjoyed every day. To view our collections and learn more about the Kirk Kara brand, please visit www.kirkkara.com.


About Dunkin’s Diamonds
For over three generations, Dunkin’s Diamonds has offered an experience unlike any other in the jewelry industry. Known for their standard of excellence, Dunkin’s Diamonds is also known for providing a fantastic selection of high quality jewelry and outstanding customer service. You can shop at Dunkin’s Diamonds with peace of mind because they personally guarantee the quality and craftsmanship of every piece of jewelry they sell.

Dunkin’s Diamonds makes every effort to ensure you enjoy your shopping experience with them. Dunkin’s Diamonds, 7 convenient locations in Ohio and Florida. www.dunkinsdiamonds.com

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Sell or Trade Your Old Gold and Diamonds

Now is the BEST Time to Sell or Trade Your Old Gold and Diamonds...
If you have checked gold prices, you know that gold is at an all time high. There has never been a better time to sell or trade in than right now.
Years pass and your jewelry box can become cluttered with pieces of old or worn out jewelry that you no longer wear.
Now is the perfect time to bring in old scrap gold in any form of broken, unworn or unwanted jewelry, bring all items into Dunkin’s Diamonds in the Indian Mound Mall and we will buy it from you and pay immediate cash!
We are paying top dollar for old/broken gold jewelry and diamonds:
Mismatched earrings, gold chains, gold bracelets, old earring backs, gold anklet chains, old ring mountings, old school rings, old gold charms, old gold watches and much more!

Or Trade Up... old treasures into new pleasures!
If you are looking for a new piece of jewelry, you can trade your old jewelry and diamonds in towards a new purchase.
Get up to an extra 50% on your cash value if you put your old gold towards a new purchase!

Unable To decide… Sell Or Trade?
Just bring your gold and diamonds and we will weigh it and tell you the value - at no charge – there is absolutely no obligation. Our trained and knowledgeable staff will weigh the options with you so you can decide the best direction for you.
Most people are amazed once they learn the value - many getting more value then they thought they had.
We want to buy all of the items that you no longer wear or no longer want. Why let it gather dust, clutter a drawer when you could sell or trade the old jewelry and diamonds, and receive a substantial cash payment or even a new piece of jewelry for your old gold items?
Here are just a few good reasons to sell your old jewelry and diamonds to us...

Fast payment
Top dollar paid
No hidden fees
A trusted name for over three generations
A local store you can visit
A friendly, knowledgeable staff
A bonus – if the old jewelry and diamonds were purchased at Dunkin’s Diamonds we match the Trade In – dollar for dollar!!!

Schedule a private appointment to discuss any questions or concerns.

https://www.dunkinsdiamonds.com/t-contact.aspx

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Help Dunkin's Diamonds Help Hospice!

AN EVENING OF HOPE AND BUTTERFLIES
Dunkin’s Diamonds to Host Benefit Event for Hope Hospice, March 19th

FORT MYERS, Fla. – February 25, 2011 – A delightful evening of hope and butterflies is coming to Fort Myers on Saturday, March 19th when Dunkin’s Diamonds will host a benefit event for Hope Hospice.

The event will be held at the Dunkin’s Diamonds Gulf Coast Town Center location at 9918 Gulf Coast Main Street from 4 PM to 7 PM. The opening ceremony will include an introduction to Hope Hospice and a live butterfly release followed by the reception with hors d'oeuvres by PF Chang’s China Bistro.

Gold and sterling silver butterfly jewelry will be on display with a portion of the proceeds of each piece sold to be donated to Hope Hospice. Guests will also have the opportunity to buy a bag of “Healthy Chocolates” for $10. Inside select bags, are gift certificates ranging from $25 to $100, provided by Dunkin's Diamonds and local Gulf Coast Town Center merchants. Infiniti of Fort Myers will have the 2011 QX56 and M Class available for viewing as well.

Spectacular raffle items up are up for grabs including a sunset dinner cruise for two on the Sanibel Harbour Princess, two tickets to a performance of "Rent" at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theater and a $1,000 Dunkin's Diamonds gift certificate. Tickets can be purchased starting at 10 AM up to the drawing at 6:30 PM.

For details on the event, please call (239) 267-4547.

Hope Hospice’s mission is to provide exceptional care and support to every individual and their loved ones as they fulfill life’s journey. For more information on Hope Hospice, please visit http://www.hopehospice.org.

Dunkin’s Diamonds is known for having the largest selection of designer jewelry, precious gems and diamonds. A third generation tradition, starting in Europe, the company has since grown into Southwest Florida’s Premiere Jewelry Company. The diamonds are direct from the world’s top diamond cutters, enabling Dunkin’s Diamonds to offer the best prices in Southwest Florida. For more information or to view the online gallery, please visit http://www.DunkinsDiamonds.com or call (877) 343-4883.

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Join us for a great cause!

Dunkin’s Diamonds is excited to announce they are helping build for the future of Southwest Florida with Habitat for Humanity. The renowned jeweler, home of Stuart Dunkin “The Diamond Man”, will be hosting an event with Porsche of Ft. Myers and Irresistible Confections to raise money for the nonprofit.

The event will be held at the Dunkin’s Diamonds Fort Myers location at 11500 Cleveland Avenue on Thursday, February 3rd from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM. There is no cost to attend and numerous items to be raffled off including a $2,000 Dunkin’s Diamonds shopping spree and a three-day lease with Porsche.

Guests can also purchase $5 boxes of chocolates for a chance of finding 5 additional $100 Dunkin’s Diamonds gift certificates. A portion of the proceeds from the chocolate sales will go directly to Habitat for Humanity Lee County. Guests will also enjoy the music of Mario Infanti and light refreshments throughout the event.

For details on the event, please call (239) 277-1011.

A portion of proceeds raised at the event will go to Habitat for Humanity of Lee County helping make home ownership a reality for less fortunate Southwest Floridians. More information on Habitat, please visit http://habitat4humanity.org/.

Dunkin’s Diamonds is known for having the largest selection of designer jewelry, precious gems and diamonds. A third generation tradition, starting in Europe, the company has since grown into Southwest Florida’s Premiere Jewelry Company. The diamonds are direct from the world’s top diamond cutters, enabling Dunkin’s Diamonds to offer the best prices in Southwest Florida. For more information or to view the online gallery, please visit http://www.DunkinsDiamonds.com or call (877) 343-4883.

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