Happy Stories From our customers

We’ve thought we heard them all until I stumbled across this video yesterday.  Jeff assembled a team of 20 animators to create his very own 5 minute animation as a way of proposing to his girlfriend Natasha. When it was finished, he brought her to the Parkway Movie Theatre in Oakland, where they played the animation on the big screen in front of over 100 of their friends and family.

Hope he had a great engagement ring to go with his creative idea. We’d suggest this one. It goes perfectly with animated proposals and movie theaters:

Tension Set Ring With A Round Moissanite And Side Diamonds - Click on for more details

Yesterday, I read about chandalier earrings and their continuing popularity over the last few years. It got me wondering about the history of chandelier earrings and sure enough, they’ve been around for quite some time. “Everything old is new again” continues to remain true. Chances are, there isn’t a piece of jewelry you possess that doesn’t have a story tell, sometimes reaching back many centuries.

Here’s a little more on chandalier earrings:

Chandelier style, also known as girandole, are characterized by a bow, central stone or circular cluster of stones at the top from which are suspended three gemstone drops. The tops as well as the drops can be from simple to elaborate in execution. This style of earrings, and pendants, is first noted during Roman times, re-emerged during the Renaissance and persisted until the late Victorian period. With the revival of antique style jewelry in the late 20th and early 21st centuries many adaptations of the Chandelier earring are seen.

Source: Antique Jewelry University

Some examples (and remember, if any appeal to you, we’re happy to design a pair with your tastes in mind.)

Cheryl Crow dons pink chandalier earrings

In the Client’s words:

Dear Joey and Beth:

I LOVE, LOVE my beautiful new ring. And I thank you both for making it such fun, helping make decisions., etc. You both have a special star in my book!!!

Hugs, Barb  (and Ed, too)

In Joe’s Words:

Using Barb’s existing diamonds, we were able to make a completely new and updated ring! Thanks Barbara, we had a great time, too! Your ring is a knockout!

Barbara's Inspiration

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

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

Best regards, Dan

;-)
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

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

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