Happy Stories From our customers

It’s always fun to hear what famous people of yesteryear (and yesterday) have to say about jewelry. You’ll see that people have felt the same way about adornment for quite some time:

I have always felt a gift diamond shines so much better than one you buy for yourself. ~Mae West

I never worry about diets.  The only carrots that interest me are the number of carats in a diamond.  ~Mae West

No gold-digging for me; I take diamonds!  We may be off the gold standard someday.  ~Mae West

There is in them a softer fire than the ruby, there is the brilliant purple of the amethyst, and the sea green of the emerald - all shining together in incredible union. Some by their splendor rival the colors of the painters, others the flame of burning sulphur or of fire quickened by oil. ~Pliny, on the opal

There are worlds in an opal.  ~Astrid Alauda

Perhaps time's definition of coal is the diamond. ~Kahlil Gibran

The earth is like a beautiful bride who needs no manmade jewels to heighten her loveliness.  ~Kahlil Gibran

Let us not be too particular. It is better to have old second-hand diamonds than none at all. ~Mark Twain

There are three things extremely hard: steel, a diamond, and to know one's self. ~Benjamin Franklin

Joseph Schubach Jewelers in Scottsdale, AZ. Joe is a third-generation jeweler and our company creates high-end custom design engagement rings, so we’re highly knowledgeable on ways to save you money for your upcoming wedding.

Here are our top suggestions:

1. Moissanite

We can’t stress this one enough. So many of our clients who couldn’t afford a ring using natural diamonds saw their dreams come true with moissanite. Moissanite is more than a diamond simulant; it’s a lab-created diamond, with parallel properties. It even exceeds diamonds in some areas, such as brilliance.

It’s also an eco-friendly choice. Considering many jewelers can’t tell the difference between moissanite and diamonds, we think this is one of the best ways to save money and choose the ring of your dreams.

2. Custom design it.

When YOU decide on the material and design of your ring, you have much more control regarding the overall cost of the ring. In addition to having a one-of-a-kind ring, you intrinsically feel more connected with the ring, because it’s your brain child with your personal signature. You’ll learn what metals and gems are more affordable than others and base your design accordingly.

3. Ring Makeovers

Many have a family heirloom in their possession but aren’t fond of the design. A ring makeover allows you to use the existing material and upgrade the look according to your style. It’s also an eco-friendly choice, since you’re repurposing an existing piece of jewelry. On top of that, you have a ring with family history imbued in it.

So there you go – ways to save money on engagement rings during trying economic times!

Save 30% Now! Round Moissanite Engagement Ring With Side Stones

Class is in session, boys and girls. Sit down and take that gum out of your mouth. And you! You in the back! Put your feet down and sit up straight.

This week’s lesson: Edwardian Jewelry

History

Fashion

Jewelry

	Platinum: Platinum’s strength enabled the creation of “invisible” settings, in which very little metal was used to hold a gemstone in place. Such settings complemented fashion’s lightness. Jewelry made with saw-piercing and filigree techniques matched the lacy looks of the era. White gold alloys were developed as a less expensive alternative, and as a substitute for platinum (considered a strategic metal) during WWI.
	Diamonds and Pearls: Diamonds and pearls set in platinum were favored for their white-on-white color scheme, and sense of refined elegance and luxury.
	Garland Style Motifs: Eighteenth-century decorative motifs, such as swags, bows, ribbons, tassels, wreaths and flower garlands, show the neo-classical and Rococo influences on Edwardian jewelry design.
	Necklaces: The new fashion–with its upswept hair, high collars for day and low necklines for evening–emphasized the head and neck. Pendants and lavalieres were widely worn. Particularly popular was the negligee pendant, consisting of two drops of unequal length suspended from a central element.
	Indian Influence: When Edward toured India, Alexandra developed a keen interest in the style of the Indian princesses, or Maharajas. This exotic influence started a fashion for diamond aigrettes (feathers worn as hair ornamnets); sautoirs (long ropes of pearls or chain ending in a tassel); and chokers, or “dog collars” (one of Alexandra’s favorite styles).
	Brooches: Circle brooches and bar pins, particularly with lacy filigree designs, were very fashionable. Stars and crescents were also popular.
	Amethyst: A favorite stone of Alexandra’s, amethyst was often included in jewelry of the era. The combination of these violet stones with white pearls and green peridots represented the colors of the suffragette movment; the “g,” “w,” and “v” stood for “give women the vote.”  Source: Antique Jewelry Online   Here are some examples: Natural freshwater pearl brooch with three diamonds Alexandra Regina Enamel Brooch Edwardian Brooch with Diamonds Sapphires and Pearls BR-24-04 1,25″ x 1.4″ BR-213A-01 .94″ x .94″ BR-06-05 1.5″ x .83″ Ladies Pin Watch with Enamel and Diamonds Edwardian Butterfly Brooch with Rose Cut Diamonds and Natural Pearl Edwardian Diamond Brooch W196A-00 1.25″ diameter B191A-00 2.5″ w x 2.25″ h B103A-00 1.17″ w x 1″ h “Tiffany & Co.” Amethyst and Diamond Crown Pin Platinum and Gold Wing Brooch Edwardian Crown Pin with Diamonds and Pearls

Source: Joden World Resources

Note from Dawn on her ring:
“My favorite part of the ring (besides the way it will look) is that it is completely eco — recycled, allergy-free metal and completely synthetic, non-mined stones.  To me, this is a quintessentially custom ring fitting exactly what I want — not just the way I want it to look, but also the components completely fit my values. ”

See what Dawn had to say about her ring here:

While our pieces at Joseph Schubach Jewelers tend to fall in the “classic” category, we have a lot of fun checking out the more risque choices out there. Yes, sometimes they are a bit…much. But every once in a while, these strange jewelry choices can inspire you to create your own custom design piece, a genuine statement piece, made from your individual and wonderful strangeness!

Source: Style Frizz

Rose Quartz - The loving stone, helps attract love, and joy.

It’s interesting; even the non-spiritual types usually feel a connection to particular stones. Some believe that each gemstone carries with it it’s own particular powers. And while we’re not making any claims here, you might want to consider the spiritual background of your gem before deciding on an engagement ring or necklace or earrings:

• Aventurine – . A healing stone, gives emotional well being, stimulates creativity.
  
• Agate – The gardening stone, gives protection and self confidence.
  
• Alexandrite – .Gives luck, and love, brings renewal and regeneration.- The thinking stone, stimulates mind
  
• Amber – The energy stone, protects and heals
  
• Amethyst – Brings calmness, uplifts, gives a sense of peace
  
• Apatite – Calms, relieves guilt
  
• Aquamarine – The sight stone, improves senses, calms
  
• Aragonite – The truth stone
  
• Azurite – The meditation stone, relieves joint pain
  
• Bloodstone – The courage and healing stone.
  
• Carnelian – The stone of energy, restorative to mind and spirit.
  
• Chalcedony – Increases vitality, stamina, helps eyes, fevers
  
• Chrysocolla – Calming, soothing, stress reliever
  
• Chrysoprase – Gives peace and well being, helps with depression
  
• Citrine – Brings energy, healing
  
• Coral – Protection against evil
  
• Diamond – Brings succcess, removes evilness
  
• Emerald – Helps with memory, enhances mental clarity
  
• Flourite – Brings balance, peace, harmony
  
• Garnet – Truth stone, brings peace, sexual desire
  
• Gaspeite – Healing stone, reduces stress, brings spirituality
  
• Goldstone – Stress reliever, brings peace of mind, calming
  
• Hematite – Reduces stress, brings balance, soothing
  
• Howlite – Calming, soothing, brings balance
  
• Jade – The dream stone, protects from nightmares and evil
  
• Jasper – Brings peace and well being to mind, calming
  
• Red Jasper – Helps with poise, and gracefulness
  
• Leopard Skin Jasper – Positive energy stone
  
• Picture Jasper – Brings balance and peace, good stone for meditation
  
• Labradorite – Brings inner peace, calms conflicts of the mind
  
• Lapis Lazuli – Brings peace and clarity to mind
  
• Malachite – Brings protection from evil, guards against negativity
• Meteorite – Brings purity, increases iron, endurance
  
• Moonstone – The love stone, promotes love and well being
  
• Morganite – The stone of compassion, brings calm and well being
  
• Onyx – Protects against negativity, promotes peace
  
• Opal – The stone of the mystic, helps with intuitive powers
  
• Pearls – Brings wisdom, safety, love to wearer
• Peridot – The balancing stone, helps with digestive problems
  
• Quartz – The healing stone, helps with emotional, physical, and mental ills.
  
• Rose Quartz – The loving stone, helps attract love, and joy.
  
• Smoky Quartz – Relieves sadness – Brings mental clarity and peace from emotional problems
  
• Rhodonite – Promotes emotional well being and self love
  
• Ruby – Protects against negativity, helps relieve physical ailments.
  
• Sapphire – The purity stone, brings sense of accomplishment, reduces negative thoughts.
• Sardonyx – Relieves anxiety, calms the nerves
  
• Snowflake Obsidian – The protection stone, brings emotional peace.
  
• Sodalite – Protects from negativity in your immediate space.
• Tanzanite – Brings power to intuitiveness, clarity stone
  
• Tiger’s Eye – The stone of confidence
  
• Topaz – The soothing stone, promotes self confidence
  
• Tourmaline – Brings self assurance, calm, protects against negative people.
  
• Turquoise – The friendship stone, relieves guilt, brings peace of mind..
  
• Unakite – Brings emotional well being, calms, protects against negativity

Source: Street Directory