Happy Stories From our customers

We don’t often think of the impact our current era has on our fashion choices. There are usually practical reasons why certain fashion trends come into being in the first place, such as economic or political climates.

Take this one expert’s opinion:

Millennial Trends

Consumerism is now centered on convenience, and the same goes for the jewelry market. Diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires are the safe choices in the jewelry case. Easy-to-wear jewelry trends are most popular in the form of necklaces, earrings and bracelets-a continuation of simplicity. But a few trends from each decade past still exist in today’s jewelry market.

The cocktail ring has arguably made a large comeback in recent years, flaunted in different social circles and age groups. Both faux versions and the real things have come to coexist in casual settings and ritzy locales.

While platinum still reigns in the precious metal world, yellow gold has been reborn in the 21st Century, replacing the white gold dominance of the Nineties.

It’s been a roller coaster ride of trends for jewelry aficionados over the last century. What will fill the jewelry boxes of the future?

If you’re looking for a classic piece, look no further. After 3 generations in business, we’ve seen it all but continue to carry pieces with lasting appeal. Our Classic Sweetheart Pave Necklace, for instance, is one of our big crowd pleasers.

Style 10119-4.5mm (1/3ct)

Classic Sweetheart Pave Necklace

Classic Sweetheart pave necklace with 1/5ct t.w. round brilliant stones set on an 18″ cable chain. Fits a 4.5mm (1/3ct diamond) round center stone. (setting only, does not include center stone).

De Beers Millennium Diamond

“The Wittelsbach-Graff Diamond is an object of intrigue and legend, certainly one of the great gemstones of the world. We are thrilled to present this icon of history—and gemology—to the public for the first time since it was displayed at the Brussels World’s Fair in 1958.”

– Jeffrey Post, curator of the National Gem Collection

No, you cannot wear gold ETF – but if you’re lucky, you can buy some really nice gold  jewelry with the profits you make!

First off, a definition, according to Comparing Fashion:

The word ‘ETF gold’ stands for gold exchange traded funds. This is a gold market, just like the stock exchange. This concept was initiated in Toronto, Canada in the early 1990s. The concept was later adopted by the United States of America. Over the passage of years, it has now become a fully developed market of the world.

Gold has always been considered a safe investment, mainly because it’s held its value during economically trying times. There was a time when people owned gold in the form of bars or coins. But of  course, there were obvious problems with this – one good thief could wipe out all of your savings!

Gold exchange traded funds is a facility that has only gold as a standard asset. The exchange traded funds do not give substantial gold bars or coins to any person, but the financier is made a component of gold plagiaristic agreement and receives cash equivalent to the market worth of gold at the exacting time. It is comparable to owning shares in a corporation and receiving returns with the enhancement in their market worth. In a Gold ETF, gold is the only article of trade for trading.

Through Gold ETF, people acquire gold not in the physical intelligence but in terms of gold marketplace worth. A straightforward description of Gold ETF is an exchange traded fund that has stocks and finances in gold and trades on the foundation of these resources.

In a Gold EFT, gold is the only commodity for trading. Through Gold EFT, people buy gold not in the physical sense but in terms of gold market value. A simple definition of Gold EFT is an exchange traded fund that has stocks and funds in gold and trades on the basis of these funds.

So is gold a good investment for you? Talk to your financial investor first. In the meantime, check out our site for some gold jewelry which we guarantee will have endless amounts of payoff!

Below: Historical Gold chart is provided by Kitco.com

Chart: Central Fund of Canada

A recent study shows that indeed some purchases can boost your “happy” level. Experiential purchases – such as a vacation – often provide more happiness.

Luckily, at Joseph Schubach Jewelers, we believe purchasing jewelry is an experience – an ongoing one that continues to keep giving back to you.

Here’s the excerpt from Psychology Today:

Philosophers since Aristotle have claimed that experiences fulfill us more than material goods. To test this claim, a pair of psychology professors examined discretionary spending on material purchases (such as jewelry or clothing) and experiential ones (such as vacations or tickets to a concert). In a nationwide phone survey of 1,279 adults, respondents were much more likely to claim that a prior experiential purchase made them happier than a material one—57 percent versus 34 percent—even after accounting for differences in price.

Of course, some items—such as books or sports gear—are both material and experiential. And one person’s splurge may be another’s must-have. So the researchers simply asked respondents to think of purchases they’d made “with the intention of advancing their own happiness.”

Advance your own happiness with a jewelry experience today!

Our long time friend Francesca came to us to make a custom 18kt yellow gold wedding band for her and her husband Leo’s 50th wedding anniversary. She wanted an old world feel, something that looks used and worn, something heavy that feels nice to the touch and smooth to wear. Fran liked the way a pair of her earrings looked and thought they could be the inspiration for the piece that would signify their special day.

The wedding band in the image with the earrings was the original wedding ring that Fran’s father gave to her mother. This piece, of course, is extremely sentimental to Fran and her family. We can only hope that the ring we made for Fran will someday have a similar meaning to her family.

Have you thought of a family heirloom that you would like to create? If so, we would be honored to help you with this!

Note from Joe. Every year during the holidays it seems that I have one project that I pay particular attention to, one that captures my interest more than the others. This past season it was a necklace for my dear friends Peter and Liliana. It was a lot of fun working with Peter on this piece, choosing the aquamarine, working with the wax carver, working with the goldsmith, doing all that we do to make a custom piece of jewelry. It was big fun for me partly because of whom this piece was for, as both Peter and Liliana are special to me, and partly because I got to play with one of my designs! So thank you Peter for this!

View this Joe Jewelry piece in our custom jewelry section

Spring and pearls go together like champagne and strawberries.

Pearls add a touch of elegance, sophistication and old-world charm. They also blend flawlessly with so many outfits, from a silky black gown down to a pair of jeans and a t-shirt.

And pearls have poetic value:

Robert Frost

(1874–1963), U.S. poet.
“Going for Water.”

A note as from a single place,
A slender tinkling fall that made
Now drops that floated on the pool
Like pearls, and now a silver blade.

The other big perk with freshwater pearls? The price:

.5mm-9.5mm: Now $299
9.5mm-10.5mm: Now $399
10.5mm-11.5mm: Now $499

Single Strand Cultured Freshwater Pearls – 8.5mm – 11.5mm With Free Matching Earrings

Single strand cultured freshwater pearls, 17″ with 14kt yellow gold clasp and free matching earrings.
(each strand sold individually)

Thank you for the kind words below.  I feel like we not only picked up a nice ring, but also a distant friend.  Sometimes you never know who you’ll run into, but you seem like a great person with a wonderful energy.

Details–well, it worked out that the ring was trapped in the ice and snow that weekend.  So, when our last day before vacation came (a Tuesday), I suggested that we go out after work and get a nice dinner.  The first place I tried to take us was this nice lake and park not too far from here, but it was dark and closed (and Judy was a little nervous about that).  So, I went to plan B–there was this beautiful Holiday Lights celebration at a park not too far from here.  3.5 miles in a warm car driving through pretty amazing displays.  Add to that it was dark, pretty lights, 2 feet of snow still on the ground and a frozen lake. Judy was really having a great time, and then when we pull up by a frozen lake, and a peacock display (which is a sign of good fortune and wealth in her culture), I surprised her with it.  She was totally shocked and then quickly said yes and was in a daze for the rest of the ride.  We then went to dinner at one of our favorite restaurants which happened to have a variety of dishes from her culture (she’s Taiwanese).  It’s funny–was a total surprise for her even though we recently discussed designs.  She thought that it would have taken you guys several more weeks to do it, and was suspicious when I was mentioning how great it would be to have Chinese New Year and Valentine’s day on the same weekend (she thought I would do it then in February).  Also, I got the package without her knowing, so she didn’t have a clue.

As I mentioned, she loves the ring.  She’s constantly playing with it and looking at it, and even just a little while ago was commenting on another little nuance that she really likes about it (the smooth progression and rounding on the band).  She comments regularly with how great of a job was done on it.

Without torturing you any more, we’ve just taken some pictures.  They’re attached below (these are reduced in size).  I’ll send the large resolution ones in a separate email (rather large).

Happy New Year and thanks!
Emanuel (and Judy sends her best wishes too)