Jon Paul

What Jon Paul does

Jon Paul Inc, operating as Jon Paul Jewelers, is a privately held, family-owned full-service jeweler founded in 1969 by the Schroeders Family and headquartered at 3353 Galt Ocean Drive in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The business sells fine and estate jewelry across categories including rings, bracelets, necklaces, earrings, men's wedding bands, and watches, alongside a custom jewelry creation service and appraisal offerings; price points span roughly $329 to over $66,000 and products are set in 14K and 18K gold featuring diamonds, sapphires, rubies, emeralds, tanzanite, and other precious stones with GIA certification on key pieces.

The company runs a hybrid direct-to-consumer model consisting of a single physical retail showroom staffed by non-commissioned experts and a Shopify-powered e-commerce storefront. Distribution is supplemented by organic social presence on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest plus an email newsletter for promotions and new arrivals. Carrying collections include Gabriel & Co., Designs on Fifth, Aviator men's watches, and men's bands from Varen and Kony. The registered legal entity is Jon Paul Inc, incorporated in Florida, with no disclosed parent company, subsidiaries, funding rounds, M&A activity, or public listing.

The customer base is concentrated among affluent individual consumers and bridal customers in the Fort Lauderdale market, with documented multi-generational repeat relationships and testimonials spanning nearly two decades. No external institutional investors, no international operations, and no proprietary technology platforms are present in the available source material; the business has remained a single-location independent retailer across multiple generations of family ownership.

Name

Jon Paul

Legal name

Jon Paul Inc

Website

https://jonpauljewelers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Jon Paul Jewelers is a family-owned full-service jeweler in Fort Lauderdale selling fine, estate, and custom jewelry plus men's watches, serving affluent individual and bridal customers via one showroom and a Shopify storefront.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fine Jewelry Retail

NAICS

Jewelry Retailers (458310)

SIC

Retail-Jewelry Stores (5944)

akta.pro primary industry

Diamond Jewelry (CRAKAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Colored Gemstone Jewelry (CRAKAAAB), Precious Metal Jewelry (Gold/Platinum/Silver) (CRAKAAAD), Custom Religious, Cultural & Ceremonial Jewelry (CRAKAHAK), Bespoke Men’s Jewelry (Signet Rings, Cufflinks, Tie Bars) (CRAKAHAD)

Keywords

• Fine jewelry retail
• Custom jewelry design
• Bridal jewelry
• Estate jewelry
• Luxury watches

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Lauderdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Luxury Jewelry Retail: One-time product sales of finished luxury jewelry including rings, bracelets, necklaces, earrings, watches, and estate jewelry. Products are sold at fixed price points ranging from under $400 to over $66,000.
2. Custom Jewelry Creation: Custom creation services where the Schroeders family creates bespoke jewelry pieces. Staff are available for consultations to design custom pieces.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Jon Paul Jewelers is a full-service custom jeweler selling fine jewelry (rings, bracelets, earrings, necklaces, men's wedding bands, estate jewelry, and luxury watches) and offering bespoke custom jewelry creation, stone appraisals, and jewelry repair services. The Schroeders Family operates a Fort Lauderdale retail showroom and a Shopify-powered e-commerce store, featuring GIA-certified gemstones in 14K and 18K gold with price points ranging from under $400 to over $66,000.

Product overview

Jon Paul Jewelers is a full-service custom jeweler based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, operating since 1969 as a family-owned business. The company offers a diverse portfolio of jewelry products organized into collections including New Arrivals, Rings, Bracelets, Earrings, Necklaces, Watches, Gentleman's (men's wedding bands), Estate Jewelry, and Bridal. They carry designer collections such as Gabriel & Co., Aviator watches, Varen and Kony men's bands, and Designs on Fifth pieces. A key offering is their Custom Work service allowing customers to create bespoke jewelry. Products range from affordable pieces under $1,000 to luxury items exceeding $60,000, featuring diamonds, sapphires, rubies, emeralds, tanzanite, and other precious gemstones set in 14K and 18K gold. The company operates on a Shopify e-commerce platform and also sells through their physical retail location.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rings Extensive collection of rings including engagement rings, fashion rings, and gemstone pieces featuring diamonds, sapphires, rubies, and emeralds in 14K and 18K gold, for individual retail consumers.
• Bracelets
• Earrings
• Necklaces
• Watches
• Gentleman's Men's Wedding Bands
• Estate Jewelry
• Bridal Collection
• Gabriel & Co. Collection
• Custom Jewelry Creation
• Gemstone Appraisal

Quantifiable outcome

• 55+ years of continuous operation as Fort Lauderdale's premier jeweler
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Gabriel & Co.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJon Paul Jewelers carries and sells the Gabriel & Co. collection, a branded jewelry line, as part of their product offerings.
• Designs on FifthminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDesigns on Fifth is a brand whose jewelry pieces, such as the 14KW Sapphire and Diamond Bangle, are sold through Jon Paul Jewelers.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Mayors Jewelers: Multi-location family-rooted fine jeweler with bridal, designer, and timepiece assortments targeting affluent U.S. consumers; highly comparable in product mix, price band, and full-service model to Jon Paul.
• Jewelers Mutual (retail jeweler peers): Independent fine-jewelry retailers across the U.S. offering GIA-graded diamonds, custom design, and estate pieces; representative of the segment Jon Paul competes within.
• Brilliant Earth: Online-first fine jeweler specializing in engagement rings, custom design, and ethically sourced gemstones; comparable to Jon Paul's bridal and GIA-certified gemstone assortment but competing on a national digital funnel.
• Blue Nile: Large online diamond and fine-jewelry retailer with build-your-own engagement ring configurators; competes with Jon Paul for the same bridal and diamond-jewelry shopper, particularly via the Shopify/D2C channel.

Broad incumbents

• Tiffany & Co. Global luxury jeweler with diamond engagement, fine jewelry, and watches sold through owned retail and e-commerce; competes with Jon Paul in aspirational bridal and gift purchases among affluent consumers.
• Harry Winston: Ultra-luxury jeweler known for high-value diamonds and bespoke pieces; comparable to Jon Paul's high-ticket custom work (e.g., $66,500 sapphire ring) at the top of the price band.
• Zales: National jewelry chain with broad assortment of diamond, gold, and gemstone jewelry across price tiers; competes with Jon Paul on bridal and entry-luxury fine jewelry, particularly through e-commerce.
• Jared The Galleria Of Jewelry: Large U.S. specialty jewelry retailer (Signet) carrying bridal, fashion, and watch brands; competes with Jon Paul across price tiers via mall and online channels.
• David Yurman: Branded designer of gold, diamond, and gemstone jewelry sold through own retail and wholesale; comparable to Jon Paul's gold/gemstone assortment and bridal-adjacent design language.

Regional players

• Bachendorf's: High-end independent family jeweler in Texas offering Rolex, Patek Philippe and bespoke bridal; highly comparable business model to Jon Paul but serves a different regional market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Jon-Paul-Jewelers-366656080039198
• Instagraminstagram.com/jonpauljewelers
• Pinterestpinterest.com/jonpaulinc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/john-paul-jewelers

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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