Custom Jewelry Designs

What does your wardrobe say about you? Is it reflecting an older version of you, say, you in your college years? Do you feel stuck in a bit of a time warp? Or conversely, are you wearing the latest trends with no sense of inner connectivity?

Jewelry says a lot about the wearer. And with the hot statement jewelry that's all the rage right now, what statement do you want to make?

Fashion shouldn't just be something imposed upon you. It should be something you design from your inner being, reflecting your true spirit. The great part with some of the bolder statement pieces this season? You can find a piece that really screams you!

Take a look at some of the photos below and then contact Joseph Schubach Jewelers. We can design you a piece that reflects who you truly are…or perhaps the "you" you want to be!

You might remember these necklaces from yesteryear. Perhaps your mother or grandmother or great aunt donned one. At the time, you probably sighed, thinking how dated they looked.

Well, look again. Many fashion bloggers are noting the return of these intricate, colorful and decidedly vintage pieces.

These are "stand alone" necklaces for the most part. You want to wear these pieces with a simple outfit and most likely, no other jewelry. They speak for themselves.

Take a look at some of these hot numbers for inspiration, courtesy of MyItThings:

At Joseph Schubach Jewelers, we are one step ahead of the trends. We can create a vintage floral piece as per your design. If you can dream it, we can create it.

Yuli Ziv, New York’s hottest fashion and fashion celebrity blogger, has a lot to say about the jewelry trends for 2009. And when she speaks, people listen.

Yuli is an Entrepreneur (co-Founder of My”It”Things – online user generated fashion magazine and community) and Social media strategist (founding member of Style Coalition – coalition of independent online publishers in the fashion and lifestyle vertical.)

So what does Yuli have to say about jewelery choices for the year ahead?

Here's an excerpt from a recent interview with Gallery Atlantic:

As a prominent fashion blogger what kind of jewelry do you think will be trendy this year?

Yuli Ziv:  I think in the last few seasons we've seen
lots of bold statement necklaces, and now the shift is towards earrings
as the main jewelry piece. Anything from long pieces, or
stones-encrusted styles like we've seen on the Vera Wang Fall 2009
runway, to the unique sword-like earrings shown by Zac Posen –– will
rule this upcoming season.

Do you see any particular jewelry/watch/accessories trend among the celebrities and the glitterati on the streets of New York?

Yuli Ziv:  Another emerging trend is vintage –– so
anything vintage looking from 40s style brooches to cocktail rings,
will play an important role in styling this year.

If you could have an interview with any jewelry designer in the world, who would it be?

Yuli Ziv:  I would love
to talk to the late Daniel Swarovski. There aren't many true inventors
in the field, and he was definitely one of them. It's amazing that
Swarovski brand is flourishing years after his death and continues to
innovate.

Do you have a favorite piece you like to wear? What is it, why do you love it?

Yuli Ziv:  I love simple
modern looking jewelry, because it fits my personal style and most of
my wardrobe. TeNo is one of my favorite brands, as they manage to turn
any stones and metals into modern looking graphic shapes with a bit of
futuristic appeal. I recently got this TeNo Steel Ring w/White Pearl as
a gift and just don't take it off my finger.
 

Joseph Schubach Jewelers can create the look you want for a fraction of the price. We are highly skilled craftspeople who can build jewelry from your mind's eye. Give us a try!

When we go window shopping, we adapt our dream to the product in the window. In other words, we like it and we want to make it our own…but its not of our creation, so its a step away from exactly what we want.

Custom design jewelry gives you the opportunity to be the creator, making the end result that much more special to you.

Think about a piece of jewelry you already prize:

Are there ways you'd make it better if you could?

Or perhaps there's a piece of jewelry you've always dreamed of, but its out of your reach financially.

Designing your own jewelry gives you the chance to decide on the cost and create from there. Never before in history has there been more materials that are comparable to the real thing. Materials such as moissanite and Gemesis are virtually indistinguishable from their actual counterparts (in this case, diamond.)

So during these trying times, take matters into your own hands. Design a piece of jewelry from the power of your own creativity. That piece will mean more to you than you can imagine.

Here are some samples of our own custom design jewelry at Joseph Schubach Jewelers, from creators such as yourself:

Custom Tanzanite Necklace

The vote is most certainly out when it comes to Amy Adams and her "statement necklace" worn at this week's Oscars. Some think her Fred Leighton colorful jeweled bib necklace really stole the show while others think it was a case of jewelry overkill, clearly overshadowing her Carolina Herrara gown. One commentator proclaimed it looked like she was wearing a Christmas tree!

What's your vote?

(above) Amy Adams decked out in Fred Leighton special
– 630 carats of sapphires, emeralds, rubies and diamonds

If you're looking for a statement necklace that's a little more…uh, understated, check out our line of Joseph Schubach Custom Made Jewelry. We can give you that statement necklace look for a fraction of the price.

You dream it, we create it.

Taraji P. Henson in a Fred Leighton Statement Necklace

Trying economic times don't have to mean foregoing all the glitz!

Take a
look at this week's Oscars: the statement necklace was all the rage.
The film world wanted to maintain a glamorous look without seeming
out-of-touch with our economical woes.

Enter, the statement necklace:

Statement necklaces are a simple way to transform any outfit into an elegant, "red carpet" look. It enhances your outfit, simply but with panache.

Here are few affordable samples from our Gallery that can make the difference between daywear and night "wow":

Round Journey Pendant

Our five stone round journey pendant
with 1 ct. round brilliant stones set on an 18" cable chain will
transform even the simplest black dress into an Oscar-worthy outfit.
And the price won't break your bank!

The Oscars are known for uber-glamor and royalty-infused decadence. But during these tough economic times, how can a star shine, while showing some sensitivity and awareness to our current situation? Certainly, there was less bling to be seen in general. The choices were more selective and simpler, yet glamorous nonetheless.

As one commentator put it: "It's a recession, not an apocalypse."

"No one wants to be inappropriate in a time when people are
struggling," said Sally Morrison, director of the New York-based
Diamond Information Center. "The trend is fairly big, but fairly
simple. Classic styles with sizzle that any woman can wear." Other
jewelers say colored stones are also being considered over diamonds.

"Rather than making sure that you have the necklace, earrings, bracelet
and ring, it's more about the one thing that can say it all," said
Rebecca Selva, spokeswoman for jeweler Fred Leighton.

Here's a few examples of bling on stars, even during penny-pinching times:

Jennifer Lopez, keeping it simple and elegant at
last month's Golden Globes
.

At Joseph Schubach Jewelers, we pride ourselves in our artistry. And nowhere is that better showcased than with our high-end custom designed jewelry. It's our specialty and what we love to do best.

We wanted to give you a "behind-the-scenes" peak of the making of a recent stunning Chatham created sapphire ring. Chatham is one of the world leaders in gemstone production with a multi-generational history similar to Joseph Schubach Jewelers. Read more about Carroll Chatham's amazing history and his accidental discovery of his crystal making abilities.

A gorgeous sapphire, but not quite the right shape.

The most desirable sapphires possess an intense blue
color and a sharp "sparkle." These two factors are
usually developed by high optical clarity and skillful cutting. Our customer wanted her sapphire to be shaped like this, only slightly more rectangle and made from similar material as the first stone pictured above next to the ruler.

Hand fabricated (not cast) settings partially completed. All that's left to do is set the stones. 

This sapphire was specifically cut as per the customer's instructions. 

And the stunning final product – a custom cut 18kt yellow gold Chatham created Sapphire engagement ring.

Take a look at our Gallery of Custom Made Jewelry for our other works of art!

If you want to start the New Year right with this special quartz or other gems such as Moissanite, then consider Joseph Schubach Custom Jewelry, where you co-create the jewelry of your dreams with us.

A Piece de Resistance to Any Upscale Do

Joseph Schubach Jewelers – Custom Designed Bobby Pin

The humble bobby pin was invented in 1922 as a way to keep the latest “bob” hairstyles in check. The bob haircut was popularized in the 20’s with silent screen stars like Colleen Moore (below.)

Several years later, Louise Brooks would make waves across the nation with her bold hairstyle:

Bob hairstyles have been in vogue ever since. And with the everlasting, classic trend, the need for a bobby pin.

 And while the bobby pins of yesteryear were a remarkable bargain…

Joseph Schubach Jewelers has upped the ante a little and created this dazzling blinged out bobby pin made from sterling silver with a genuine turquoise, diamond and 14kt white gold trim. (It’s a little more than a dime but well worth it.)

 

This remarkable one-of-a-kin bejeweled bobby pin will be the centerpiece of any hairdo, adding a sense of grace and finesse.

And in a pinch, you could pick a lock with it.

…. on the other hand, you may just want to call a locksmith.