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  • The Personal Side of Custom Made Jewelry

    While people love jewelry as a gift, over the years of custom designing jewelry for customers, I can’t help but notice the deeper connection that occurs when someone co-creates a piece with us. In a day where everything is pre-made, custom design allows you to create your own personal “thumbprint” on a piece of jewelry, making it forever yours.

    So what is it about custom design that makes it so special?

    1. It’s from the heart. Most people who decide on custom design do so for a reason. A couple may have a very particular idea in mind for an engagement ring, for instance. It’s a collaborative idea that empowers the customer and makes them genuinely feel part of their piece. When the piece is completed, it feels like a manifestation of the love they feel – one of a kind.

    2. You call the shots. There’s a sense of control a customer feels when they create their own piece. No one is telling them what to wear – no magazine or seasonal trend – he or she is deciding.

    3. The sky is the limit. When you custom design a piece of jewelry, you decide on the materials. It could be moissanite or natural diamonds, platinum or white gold, sapphire or rubies – whatever you envision is possible. This includes cost. If you’re looking for something that seems out of your price range, we can design a piece made from matierals that do fit your budget. Again, the possibilities are endless!

    So if you’re looking for something special, remember: custom design jewelry has special built right in!

    Here are some custom design pieces from our store:

    Custom sapphire ring

    Custom Rose Gold Engagement Ring

    Custom cufflinks

    Joe Jewelry Custom Briolet Earrings

    Custom Tourmaline Ring

  • More on Black Rhodium

    Yesterday, we talked about the increasing popularity of black metals, adding a certain complexity of look that enhances urban fashions of the seasons. Whether its darkened platinum, blackened silver, oxidized gold or black rhodium, this hard-edged look is gaining lots of traction in the jewelry making world.

    Here’s a recent piece of ours, using a black rhodium finish:

    One of our recent pieces, with black rhodium finish

  • Dan and Diane’s Proposal at the Basilica!

    Dan and Diane's Proposal

    Hey Joe,
    On September 15, 2010, Diane and I took an excursion into Rome from the cruise ship.  Our excursion took us to the Vatican City where we walked through the Vatican museum.  Then we went through the Sistine Chapel, and to St. Peter’s Basilica.  There, in the middle of the Basilica, I pulled Diane from the tour into an open space.  I held her hand and looked her in the eye and said:  “Baby, we’ve seen some of the most beautiful things today, created by the hand of God, but nothing as beautiful as you,” as I dropped to my knee and showed her the engagement ring.  Then I said, “I love you so much, will you marry me?”  She started to cry and said: “I would love to…I love you so much.”  I put the ring on her finger and had a deep romantic kiss as the folks looking on started to clap. That photo was sent to me by someone on the tour.  People we didn’t even know were coming up to us and giving us hugs and kisses.  It was awesome.
    P.S. Thank you Joe, so much for helping me with the ring.  It made a beautiful experience really shine.

    Best regards, Dan

  • . . when one finds special people … one holds onto them.

    ;-)
    You know what Beth, when one finds special people … one holds onto them.
    I was so fortunate to discover Joseph Schubach and you….
    And in some way, with my own decadent pleasures, you have given me the ability to spoil myself with what I love the most, high quality jewellery.
    So I cannot complain.
    Thank you and I look forward to my next visit in the States and our next project.
    Have a fantastic weekend.
    S

  • Dark Metals – All the Rage

    Darkened metals possess a hard, edgy look that has been hitting the mainstream in a major way this season. When comparing it to some of the lighter metals, you’ll notice a more complex look that seems to really gyve with the more urban fashions of the Fall.

    Remember, any of the pieces below can be recreated and revised according to your particular tastes. What you envision, we create.

    David Tishbi

    Yael Designs

    Lana Jewelry

    Nolan Jewelry

    Me&Ro

  • L and M’s Platinum Antique Reproduction Engagement Ring

    I am so sorry this message has come so late, but I just wanted to thank you for my gorgeous ring! It is more than I could have ever imagined! I am truly amazed at the craftsmanship and all the intricate, diligent work that went into the creation of this extraordinary ring. It is absolutely beautiful and even after having it for several months, (he surprised me with it in April,) it still catches my eye! M and I plan on getting married next May, and will hopefully get to talk to you soon about a matching wedding band!

    With heartfelt thanks,
    L and M

  • You have been great to deal with. . .

    Hi Joe, I received my ring and I absolutely love it!! Looks so beautiful and I can’t believe how brilliant and sparkly the diamond is. You did a fabulous job!! Thank you for giving me my ring back and making it look so good. My sister loved it as well. You have been great to deal with and I would refer anyone to Schubach!!!

  • Chuck’s OMG Ring!

    Dear readers:

    It is with great pleasure that I ask this commentary to the Schubach site.  Several years ago while living in Florida, I became aware of this company.  I made several emails and calls to Beth about perhaps making a ring for me.  Time flew by, but I never lost sight of the dream that one day . . . Fast forward to October 2010.  I found one of my emails, and made the call to Schubach’s store.  Beth remembered me, and we started to chat about the possible design of my ring.  It grew and grew until, and was refined with conversations, pictures and emails with Joe and Beth.  Before I comment on this ring, I want you all to know you can not find finer people any where!  They possess kindness, patience and knowledge, not to mention design ability.  Now to my ring – WOW is all I can say.  My expectations on design, beauty,appearance and ON TIME – “faster than ON TIME” delivery.  I recommend them to anyone who wants quality, originality and personal assistance in their jewelry selections.  Sincerely yours – KW “Chuck” Lambooy III
    Note from Joe: Chuck has been such a pleasure to work with, we’ve loved every minute of it! Thanks again Chuck, you are so very kind!!!!!
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  • AGTA reveals 2010 Spectrum award winners

    We’re happy to share with you a few of the winning pieces at AGTA’s (American Gem Trade Association), revealed at the AGTA Spectrum Awards in New York City last week. To see all of the winners, check them out here.

    This platinum and 18-karat yellow gold Samuel Getz Designs necklace won first place in the "Classical" category of the Spectrum Awards. It features yellow and blue sapphires, red spinel and diamonds.

    First-place winners were:

    Best of Show
    Todd Reed, Todd Reed, Inc.
    Palladium cuff bracelet featuring a 22.40-carat aquamarine accented with 6.90 carats of grey diamonds and 2.2 carats of white diamonds.

    Best Use of Color
    Martin Key, Martin Key Co.
    22-karat yellow gold “Frame” ring featuring a 1.50-carat blue tourmaline accented with four Mexican fire opal baguettes, total carat weight 1.82.

    Best Use of Platinum and Color
    Niveet Nagpal, Omi Gems, Inc.
    Platinum “Princess of Ratnapura” bracelet featuring nine round sapphires (14 carats total) and 8.48 carats of round diamonds.

    Who Are You

    Best Use of Pearls
    Llyn L. Strelau, Jewels by Design
    Sculpture titled “Who Are You” (pictured above) featuring two-tone gold and silver with freshwater baroque pearls, South Sea keshi pearls, akoya seed pearls, demantoid garnets, a 0.20-carat ruby and 0.03 carats of cognac diamonds on a crystal quartz base.

    Fashion Forward
    Gregore Morin, Gregore Joailliers
    18-karat white and yellow gold earrings featuring a 22-carat lemon chrysoprase accented with 2.38 carats of garnets.

    SPECTRUM AWARDS

    Bridal Wear
    First place:

    Niveet Nagpal, Omi Gems, Inc.
    Platinum and 18-karat yellow gold ring featuring a 5.55-carat oval tsavorite garnet accented with fancy yellow diamonds.

    Todd Reed

    Business/Day Wear
    First place and Best of Show:

    Todd Reed, Todd Reed, Inc.
    Palladium cuff bracelet (pictured above) featuring a 22.40-carat aquamarine accented with 6.90 carats of grey diamonds and 2.20 carats of white diamonds.

    Classical
    First place:

    Samuel Getz, Samuel Getz Designs
    Platinum and 18-karat yellow gold necklace featuring 68.77 carats of yellow sapphires, 24.34 carats of blue sapphires and 24.20 carats of red spinels with 22.38 carats of diamonds.

    Cynthia Zava

    Evening Wear
    First place:

    Cynthia Renee Zava, Cynthia Renee Zava
    Palladium necklace (pictured above) featuring a suite of green tourmalines, 75.89 carats total.

    Men’s Wear
    First place:

    Mark Lauer, Mark Michael Designs
    18-karat yellow gold cufflinks featuring jasper agate and lapis lazuli composite accented with 2-mm spessartite garnets and sapphires.

    CUTTING EDGE AWARDS

    Classic Cut Gemstones
    Open Category Classic Gemstone
    First place:

    Joseph Ambalu, Amba Gem Corp.
    8.04-carat pigeon blood ruby.

    Open Category All Other Faceted
    First place:

    Ruben Bindra, B & B Fine Gems, 9.59-carat trillion-cut red spinel.

    Phenomenal Gemstones
    First place:

    Robyn Dufty, DuftyWeis Opals, Inc., 36.73-carat Mexican fire Opal cabochon.

    Pairs & Suites
    First place:

    Clay Zava, Zava Mastercuts
    Suite of pastel Cuprian tourmalines, 127.40 carats total weight.

    Faceting
    First place:

    Jeff L. White, J.L. White Fine Gemstones
    48.83-carat square, cushion-cut morganite.

    Carving
    First place:

    Joseph August Voss, Joseph August Voss
    220.30-carat crystal quartz carving.

    Combination
    First place:

    Thomas Trozzo, Trozzo
    66.48-carat square, dimple, concaved, scissor-cut aquamarine.