Happy Stories From our customers

The summer’s here and the time is right for dancing in the street.

But you might want to take off your jewelry beforehand, especially if you’re wearing sunscreen. (Okay, those are the B-side lyrics!)

Here are some travel pointers found in Stylecaster.com, so you can take the best care of your jewelry this summer.

1. Sunbathe sans sparklers.
Sunscreen can coat gemstones, which reduces refractive and reflective light. Essentially, this means your stones won’t be as brilliant or bling-y. To avoid this, leave your fine pieces at home if you’re heading to the beach or the pool for the day, and be sure clean them regularly all summer.

 2. Organization is key when traveling.
When jumbled together, your jewelry doesn’t always get along. For example, a diamond can scratch a pearl, and a bracelet can get caught on a necklace, so always pack pieces in individual soft cloth pouches or lined jewelry boxes to prevent scratching, dulling, and the dreaded tangling of chains.

3. Keep it safe.
When selecting a hotel, be sure that safe deposit boxes are available. Never leave fine jewelry unattended in a hotel room, a rental car, or on a lounge chair—even if you’re just popping over to the bar for a mojito.

4. Shopping for something new? Do your research.
Oftentimes, vacation destinations are also prime shopping destinations, so if you get the urge to commemorate your trip with a new fine jewelry purchase (as opposed to a couple of locally-made friendship bracelets, which are a must!),  make sure you’re buying from a jeweler that’s been in business for several years. When in doubt, check a retailer’s reputation and rating with the Better Business Bureau (www.bbbonline.org) and also learn the store’s return policy. Most reputable jewelers have at least a 30-day money back guarantee wherever you are.

5. Before you go away, be sure your jewelry is adequately insured.
If you decide to bring an especially valuable piece on vacation—perhaps your engagement ring, a pricey watch, or a family heirloom—you might want to consider consulting an insurance agent to obtain an independent appraisal report to ensure a fair replacement if the article is lost, stolen or damaged.

These beautiful head pieces make anyone feel one part queen, one part goddess.

The great part? Most of these pieces are very wearable and not too ostentatious.

This means hair jewelry can be a perfect touch for a cocktail party or a fine dinner.

JCK highlighted the following:

Gypsy headpiece in 14k gold-plated brass, $183; Loud Love

Goddess headpiece in sterling, $750; Loud Love

Knotted tiara in silver with 0.19 ct. t.w. brown diamonds, $1,090; Bibi van der Velden

Check out more here!

These are very special stones, the color is native to the material* and not a coating. There is a very limited supply of these colors!

Click on the link below for info. Subject to availability. 
https://docs.google.com/a/schubach.com/spreadsheet/pub?key=0AiffSP2ibG2qdFhScGp2eGQ5eE5FQ3hweHc4M1pxZ2c&output=html

*Except for the purple stones which are coated

Our DIY (Dream it Yourself) Custom Design contest is officially off and running. This unique contest is composed of custom design pieces created by our team. The piece of jewelry that collects the most votes wins $500.

But that’s not all.

Simply by voting for your favorite piece and liking our Facebook page, you become eligible to win a pair of our exclusive fleur-de-lis stud earrings. We chose these particular earrings because they look great on any woman and just about any outfit. And you also get a taste of what we do best: custom design jewelry.

So get your vote in, like us on Facebook and you could be getting a personal present from us in the very near future!

 And the winner is…YOU!

Most of our contestants understand that this isn’t your average, run-off-the-mill jewelry contest. Since each piece is custom designed according to the contestants exact specifications, it takes months for our designers to get it just right. Our Dream it Yourself (DIY) Jewelry contest is nothing short of a labor-of-love!

This year, we’ve had the most contestants ever and already, the heat is on!

Here’s the piece currently in the #1 spot:

And #2:

So get in there and vote…oh and like us on Facebook for updates!

One lucky voter wins a pair of our exclusively designed fleur-de-lis earrings.

This quick little video gives you a general idea of the directions you can go when choosing bridal accessories for your hair. For obvious reasons, we love the idea of using a family heirloom, such as a broach, to insert in your hairdo.