Archive for June, 2009
June 9, 2009
The Art Deco movement introduced styles that focused squarely on bold colors and sharp geometric shapes. Technology was evolving and Art Deco became part of the emerging look.
According to one Art Deco Jewelry website:
The economic and social pressures that immediately followed the First World War brought with them a new mood for a rigorous and clean-cut look.
Art Deco was an innovative design style popular in the 1920s and 1930s. Its sleek, streamlined forms conveyed elegance and sophistication. It was the age of the Flapper, the Jazz and the Machine Age.
Materials used ranged from rubies, gold, and pearls to plastic, chrome and steel. Platinum was the new luxury metal used with opaque stones like coral, jade, onyx and lapis lazuli. Costume jewelry became even more popular and outrageous.
Trend-setting couturiers were Coco Chanel and Elsa Schiaparelli. Influences were Pharaonic Egypt, the Orient, tribal Africa, Cubism, Futurism, machines and graphic design.
However, jewelry of the 1920′s and 30′s was in thrall to geometry: circles, arcs, squares, rectangles and triangles and so on. RenĆ© Lalique, who created glass jewelry in the 1920′s and 30′s, created romantic designs from nature.
If you want to step back in time and create your own piece of Art Deco jewelry, contact us and we’ll create a piece from your mind’s eye. Custom design jewelry is our specialty.
Here are some ideas, to get the creative juices flowing:
Art Deco Ring
photo courtesy of Sandra Smith
Art Deco Diamond Clips
photo courtesy of Richard Whitehouse
French Art Deco Silver &Paste Clip & Pin
1920s Theodor Fahrner Earrings
photograph courtesy of Ramona Tung
June 8, 2009
At Joseph Schubach Jewelers, we want to create jewelry pieces for life. Whether its moissanite or diamond, Gemesis or other gemstones, we’re in it for the long haul.
And we know how personal jewelry can be. From a lucky pendant to a beloved heirloom, you become “one” with your piece.
Brides.com has this to say, regarding the color of your jewelry and the deeper, mythic meanings:
A vibrant hue on your hand can be striking. Many members of the British Royal family would agree: Diana Spencer wore a sapphire engagement ring; Sarah Ferguson sported a ruby. As gem expert Antoinette Matlins, points out, “Colored gems are a more personal choice for brides, because [variations in tones make] each individual stone distinct from any other.”
Red has long been a popular choice, for its connotations of the heart and love. One of Matlin’s favorite crimson stones is the red tourmaline, which is an affordable alternative to the ruby. Others include spinel and garnet, and if money isn’t a consideration, red emerald. The rarest of the scarlet rocks, it’s only found in one spot in the world: Utah.
Green expresses faithfulness and continuity, but Matlins warns against choosing an emerald for everyday use. “Since most people don’t have the budget for stones of rare enough quality to be durable, it’s wise to buy them only in pieces of jewelry that will be worn on special occasions.”
In lieu of an emerald, she recommends tsavorite. This stone, which is found in Kenya, comes in a wide range of greens and is considered to be more brilliant and durable than emeralds, not to mention a tenth of the price. Many experts believe it’s poised to replace the emerald as the most popular green stone.
If you’re looking for a large selection of colors, your search ends with the sapphire. Not only is it one of the most durable stones available, but it also comes in an array of shades from yellow and peach to brown and black. For something that represents spirituality and purity, stick with the true-blue sapphire. Just make sure you go for a lighter shade. “Choose a sapphire in a rich blue color, but not so dark that it looks blackish,” Matlins says, since blackish stones are usually lower quality.
If you want something closely connected with love and marriage, an obvious choice is pearl. For 3,000 years it has been an emblem of modesty, chastity, and purity. Like emeralds, however, only the most expensive pearls are considered durable enough for everyday use, so Matlins suggests wearing them on your wedding day in the form of a necklace, earrings, or bracelet.
Our Latest Arrival – Gemesis
A High Quality Sapphire gem
June 5, 2009
The trend at star-studden ceremonies such as the MTV Music awards last week still remains subdued: a little understated but dazzling nonetheless. Many fashion critics raved over the Cameron Diaz’s simple but effective wide, textured metal white-metal cuff, sprinkled with diamonds set in yellow gold. More yellow gold encircles the cuff’s outer edges.
Vanessa Hudgens kept it simple as well with two pendant necklaces:
Sandra Bullock accented her outfit suitably, with little fanfare, with these mixed metal cylindrical earrings:
And any star in the know knows they can’t go wrong with diamond stud earrings, like these worn by Hayden Panettiere:
Take a look at our diamond stud earrings, bound to please any loved one and accent any outfit perfectly, whether its the red carpet or a simple night out on the town:
Style 1177MS-2.10ct
Antique cushion cut stud earrings, four prong wire basket settings with friction backs and Charles and Colvard created moissanite. 2.10ct t.w. (dia equiv, 6mm stones)
June 4, 2009
Whether it’s moissanite, diamonds of cubic zirconia, you can make your own lucky charm from your mind’s eye!
Most of us believe, somewhere in the depths of our mind, that jewelry holds a certain degree of power. Of course, we all know someone (or we are that someone) who has a “good luck charm” of some sort.
My grandmother swears by her lucky pearl earrings. She had them on when sheĀ marriedĀ her husband of 43 years. She wore them when she bought a winning lottery ticket (she only won $300 but still!) and she had them on when she graduated college years after her kids had grown.
Celebrity Heidi Klum has gotten a lot of recent attention for “clover necklace” which has double the luck, since of course, 4 leaf clovers hold tons of lucky power.
What’s your lucky charm? Do you have one? Is there a necklace or pair of earrings that make you feel stronger, protected?
If you don’t have anything, why not make one of your own. Our Dream it Yourself program allows you to be the designer of your own piece. At Joseph Schubach Jewelers, we’re more than just designers, we’re artists. We know how to translate your dream into reality.
June 3, 2009
From Moissanite earrings to stunning engagement rings, our customers are singing our praises…and rightfully so.
Here at Joseph Schubach Jewelers, we’re not afraid to show off a little. We pride ourselves in excellent service. And we don’t just talk about it, we live it.
Jewelry is a highly personal purchase for our customers. We lead our customers on the journey and stand by their side, making sure the experience is full and rich.
But let’s let our customers do the talking:
Hi Beth:
I received my rings and I love them! They are absolutely beautiful! Thank you very much for your personal and professional care that you offered. This will certainly not be the last piece of jewelry we buy from you. I will send you a name of the ring so it can be in your contest. I’ll think about it today and email you on Monday.
Thanks again,
Carol
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Hi Beth:
Got the ring on Wednesday. Opened it up and WOW!!!! The website just absolutely DOES NOT do it justice! Ā The ring turned out much better than I ever imagined. Did I say WOW yet!?!?
The fire and brilliance were sooooooo much better than anything I have seen in a retail store.Ā I proposed to Heather (my, now, Fiance!!) on Friday and she has not stopped staring at it.
Everyone that has seen the ring has had an eye popping response and given me all kinds of credit for doing such a good job (thanks to you guys!! Couldn’t have done it without you!!)
Joe has a long term customer thanks to you! Heather will be needing some earrings shortly to pair with the ring for our wedding.
The ring is beautiful, your service is beyond exceptional, and I am in your debt. Ā Thank you so much!
Daniel
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Dear Joe:
For our anniversary I just received a beautiful pair of Moissanite earrings from my husband, and was very impressed with their quality.Ā I kept comparing them to my engagement ring and, at least with my untrained eye, the Moissanite earrings look just as brilliant as my diamond.Ā I was interested in another piece of jewelry to complete the set, and saw the round three stone pendant (style 10099).Ā Could you please provide me details on it?
Thanks much!
Style 10099
Three stone pendant with round brilliant stones set on an 18″ cable chain.
