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Textured, Layered and Natured Trends for 2010

December 21, 2009

Trends are interesting phenemenoms. Some stick around for many years, some overlap and of course, they always seem to repeat themselves in one form or the other. As the old adage goes, “Everything old is new again.”

As we approach a new year, 2010 jewelry trends seem to reflect much of what we’ve seen in 2009 – but with some new twists – sometimes literally:

Fall and winter jewelry is trending towards bold, asymmetrical designs with lots of texture, and in colors that are often drawn from nature. Woods with visible grains are being used to make showy beads, and “striped” stones (like agate) are popular for adding visual texture. Overall, components may be mixed, but color and texture are both key elements in current designs.All-metal jewelry is hot, too, with chunky, often hammered components. You’ll find some nice examples in white metals, but yellows occupy the number one slot, and are popular in shades of rose to deep gold.

Necklace Trend

“Layered necklaces haven’t disappeared, but styles are more compact than we’ve seen in recent seasons. When you surf the Internet, you’ll still see pics of celebrities wearing many necklaces, and they’re often super heavy, chunky designs.

Most of us in the real world will opt for a more subdued look, for practical reasons (cost, uncomfortable weight) and because we aren’t providing billboard space for designers. But celebrities are usually on the cutting edge of style — jewelry they’re wearing today may be on retail racks in coming seasons.

Source: About.com – Jewelry Trends

Layer away with these affordable and stunning freshwater pearls:

Single Strand Freshwater Cultured Pearls – 8.5mm – 11.5mm

Single strand freshwater cultured pearls, 17″ with 14kt yellow gold clasp.

8.5mm-9.5mm: Now $299
9.5mm-10.5mm: Now $399
10.5mm-11.5mm: Now $499

Chandalier Earrings – A Holiday Winner

December 7, 2009

Maintaining their popularity from as  far back as last season, chandellier earrings are fun, flirty and elegant.

Chandelier Earrings
Chandelier earrings are perfect winter accessories because they are typically embellished with gorgeous gemstones that elegantly cascade down the ears and frame a woman’s face beautifully. This season look for earrings with intense color palettes such as infusions of fuchsia with garnet or deep olive greens with topaz. A burst of fierce color and glistening gemstones creates a striking contrast that gives any ensemble a touch of alluring glamour.

Source: JewelryDays.com

Here’s an eye-catcher and holiday crowd pleaser:

Style 3364M

Oval Shaped Dangle Earrings

Elegant oval dangle earrings with round diamond accents with hand applied filigree engraving and scroll work. Shown with 15ct t.w. ovals.

Center Stone Type: Natural Diamond, Clarity Enhanced Diamond, Gemesis Cultured Diamond, Moissanite, Radiance Diamond Simulant or most other gemstones
Main Stone Size: Any
Main Stone Shape: Any
Metal: Platinum , 18kt

Call or contact us for additional info, pricing or with your own idea.

Holiday Gift Giving Trends

December 2, 2009

Sure, we know, we know – the economy is tough. But that’s where some creativity comes into play. According to this expert, the idea is to revisit outfits from previous seasons and “jazz” them up with the ever-popular statement necklace:

In this tough economic climate, people are getting luxe looks for less by downsizing their wardrobes. They are updating their look by accessorizing last season’s outfits with this season’s statement necklaces, rock candy cocktail rings and dazzling Old-Hollywood vintage pave diamond earrings. “A great piece of jewelry can update your wardrobe in an instant,” said Shawn Hakimian, CEO of RomancingDiamonds.com, the world’s leading jewelry store for hot holiday jewelry deals.

From the runways of New York city to the mean streets of Hollywood, blue diamonds are a huge trend this season. Inspired by the 50th anniversary of the Hope diamond, the most famous diamond in the world, blue diamonds are taking the country by storm. Blue is one of the rarest and most desirable colored diamonds. It’s no wonder that blue diamonds are so hot this holiday season. After all, blue is the most popular color in the world.

Cashmere and pearls girls should try a classic strand of pearls. Pearls look oh-so-perfect with skinny jeans, a cashmere sweater and ballet flats. Modern vintage pieces add a touch of art-deco elegance to your retro-chic outfit. Wear classic gemstones new ways, like wearing a baroque pearl bracelet. Experiment with a multi-colored sapphire necklace in candy-colored hues of pink, blue, yellow and green. A blue diamond flower pendant with white diamond accents adds a touch of fun to any outfit.

Diamond jewelry is more than a present; its a quality heirloom that holds its value.

Source: PR Log Free Press Release

Here’s the perfect (and affordable) strand of pearls to go with that holiday cashmere:

Freshwater Pearls – 8.5mm – 11.5mm

Freshwater pearls, 17″ with 14kt yellow gold clasp.

8.5mm-9.5mm: Now $299
9.5mm-10.5mm: Now $399
10.5mm-11.5mm: Now $499

Joe Jewelry Maltese Diamond and Pearl Crosses On Sale

December 1, 2009

We added a couple of items to our sale page that I’m especially fond of. I’m fond of them because I designed them! Anyway, they’re great pieces, in my opinion anyway, and would make terrific holiday gifts! They’re in stock and ready to ship!

Maltese Cross with Diamonds And Tahitian Pearl

Maltese Cross Earrings with Diamonds and Tahitian Pearls

The SImple Elegance of a Bracelet

November 17, 2009

This holiday, if you’re stuck on simple affordable ideas for a loved one, consider the bracelet, an oft-forgotten piece of jewelry. Many women focus predominantly on earrings and necklaces and often forgo the elegance a bracelet can provide.

Besides, they are all the rage this season. According to one expert:

Bracelets, bracelets, bracelets!

The wrist will take on new importance this fall and winter and what better way to flatter an appendage than with a bold cuff bracelet. Though a large, unadorned cuff bracelet makes a statement on its own, cuffs sprinkled with stones and jewels of all types are also fabulous. These bold statement pieces will take your wrists from ordinary to extraordinary without spending a fortune. Feeling creative? Buy a plain cuff bracelet and decorate it with the stones and jewels of your choice

Here’s one of our most popular bracelets – one you simply couldn’t go wrong choosing:

Style 7064M

Antique Style Filigree Moissanite Bracelet

Antique style filigree bracelet with Charles and Colvard created moissanite. 3/16″ wide and the standard 7″ long.

Available Total Weight: 3.60ct t.w.

Color, Jewelry, Economy

November 16, 2009

The release of the PANTONE Fashion Color Report coincides with the beginning of New York Fashion Week.

“Now more than ever, women are vigilant when it comes to spending,” said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute.

“Instead of reinventing their wardrobe at the start of each season, consumers want pieces to complement what they already own. Pairing a bold color with a basic piece or freshening up their look with bright accents addresses the need for practicality, as well as fun.”

Yellow has made its mark on fashion and spring will further this trend with gleaming Aurora. Reminiscent of the first glimpse of yellow as the sun begins to rise over the horizon, this shimmering, slightly greenish yellow adds a bold infusion. Energy continues to surge throughout the warmer hues, leading to provocative Fusion Coral. This inviting orange connects directly to tangy Tomato Puree, this season’s classic red. Pair it with Turquoise for a retro look.

When it comes to yellow, nothing is better than the complex and rich yellows of Gemesis, covering just about every shade under the sun. Not only is Gemesis is fashionable with its varied yellows, but costwise, you can have your cake and eat it too!

Style 9026GM

Filigree Diamond Pendant

Hand engraved pendant with hand applied scrolls and a 3/4ct Gemesis cultured diamond with fancy yellow or orange color on an 18″ wheat chain. Pendant measures approx. 8mm in diameter.

Available Metal: 18kt White Gold and Platinum
Available Stone Size: 3/4ct

What Do You Think of these Pendants?

November 11, 2009

Initial pendants with pave stones and pave initials

Initial pendants with pave initials and no border

Hi everyone. We’re wondering what you think about these potentially new items. We keep seeing these pave initial pendants and are wondering if we should carry them. If we do, you’ll be able to order them with all of the usual options that we offer: 14kt white, yellow or rose gold, 18kt white, yellow or rose gold, palladium or platinum. For the stones, we’ll offer them in diamond, moissanite, Radiance, sapphire, ruby, emerald and just about anything else you can imagine.  And, they can be made with a high polish or brushed finish.

The first picture shows the series with pave set stones around the border and in the in initials. It measures about 3/4″ in diameter.

The second picture shows the series with just the pave initials and measures slightly wider, around 7/8″ in diameter.

And, of course, they’re available in any initial!

Let us know what you think by voting below. If we end up carrying them, we’ll let you know and send you a ‘special deal’ coupon, so make sure you’re signed up for our Jewelry Club newsletter (on the right hand side of the website).

Thanks!
Joe

Turning Trash into Treasures

November 10, 2009

Our jewelry store prides itself in its eco-awareness, regionally and internationally by using recycled materials and gems acquired from reputable companies. Also products like Gemesis and moissanite offer diamond-quality with less damage to the earth.

We really admire the efforts of this woman, who is turning beach trash into some pretty amazing jewelry:

Judith Selby Lang is an artist who never pays for material for her jewelry or artwear. This bright plastic junk is forever washing up on shore at her beloved Kehoe Beach in Marin County.

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“The environmental situation is so dire, the plastic pollution is enormous, it goes back to what can I do? As one individual, where can I begin?” said Judith.

One of Judith’s bracelets is made of discarded flip-flops. It’s all stuff we can relate to, like a bouquet of popped balloons still strung together, soon to be a necklace.

“I hope to engage people in the idea that they can take a bag to the beach and they can pick up some plastic and make stuff of their own and that’s a way we can get the beach clean also,” she said.

There are lots of disposable lighters out there and some may be about to light up someone’s wardrobe.

There is no sitting around waiting for these pieces to sell. At studios, like the Donna Seager Gallery in San Rafael, this artwear is on display and selling. A bracelet is made of milk carton pull tops now selling for $45. The plastic necklace worn by the gallery owner is $300.

“I think they get an especially big kick out of it because it looks good. I don’t think they would be so impressed if it didn’t, but it has both qualities,” said Donna Seager Liberatore.

And Judith is now adding a twist to her trash collecting, moving from the beach, to the high seas. She has received her first shipment from the North Pacific Gyre, a massive circulating pile of plastic trash out of both sides of Hawaii. She has big plans for a fishing line and may turn it into a necklace.

“Not only will it be a great reminder of what’s going on about ghost nets and the gyre, but I think it will also make a beautiful piece of work,” she said.

With many more loads from the gyre to follow, a world’s worth of trash is one woman’s treasures.

Source: ABC7 (Take a look at the video for her amazing work.)

Winter Trends – How to Keep up on a Tight Budget

October 26, 2009

According to one expert:

The winning trends for Winter 2009-2010:

¨ Big and bold
¨ Dramatic, unique, unusual necklaces
¨ Huge cuff bracelets with big stones
¨ Natural stones, eclectic natural look
¨ Black
¨ Multi-strand necklaces
¨ Pearls
¨ Cocktail rings with huge stones
¨ Big hoop earrings

And the color choices? Yellow and coral. It stands to reason that these colors that elicit a sunshine effect would be popular in the darker months. The nice part is, at Joseph Schubach Jewelers, we can provide jewelry that’s priced right for you, with colors you choose.

When it comes to yellow, for instance, we can provide you with citrine, yellow topaz and of course, Gemesis cultured diamonds, whose gems possess some of the brightest, most vivid hues of yellow around.

Take a look or check out our Gemesis gallery:

Style 8570GM

Bypass Gemesis Diamond Earrings

Classic “bypass” stud earrings featuring 1/2ct t.w. Gemesis cultured diamonds in fancy yellow or orange color.

Available Metal: 14kt White Gold And Yellow Gold
Available Stone Size: 1/2ct t.w.

Style GM1014

Yellow Round Gemesis Earrings With Marquee And Round Diamonds

.84ct t.w. of deep fancy yellow round brilliant Gemesis diamonds of VS clarity set into 18kt white gold earrings accented with approximatley 1.50ct t.w. marquee and round white diamonds.

Metal: 18kt White Gold
Stone Size: .84ct t.w.

The Modernity of Tension Rings

October 7, 2009

Tension rings possess a unique look and offer certain advantages that other rings don’t. For the very active spouse-to-be, the tension ring assures that your stone will most likely stay put because the way the ring is designed.

Tension rings are also chic and have a certain contemporary feel for people who prefer that style.

Here’s what one expert has to say:

Tension Rings

For a more modern twist on the engagement ring, consider a tension ring. Instead of being held in place by clasps and prongs, these elegant alternatives stay in place by the sheer pressure of each end of the ring.

Nothing says they have to be diamond, either. Why not consider getting your birth stone in it, instead, or another gem that means something to you and your betrothed? Because of the high tension involved, however, you will need to make sure your jewel can withstand the pressure, or it might need to be attached with hidden prongs or fasteners for a faux-tension look.

Such a classy look comes with a high price tag, however. Your tension ring will need to be custom made, partly because everyone’s tension levels will differ, but mostly because you need a perfect fit. Because of the physics involved, you’re never going to be able to resize a tension ring without destroying the band.

Our Gallery of Joseph Schubach Jeweler’s Tension Rings.

Style 9500M

Tension Set Round Moissanite Engagement Ring With Diamonds

Tension set ring with .51ct t.w. round diamonds (setting only, does not include center stone)