Happy Stories From our customers

As many of you know, our home base is in Scottsdale, Arizona. Our jewelry store has a long, multi-generational history here. This year, we celebrate 100 years in business!

As an online business as well, we don’t really get to share much about our location, so we figured we’d give you a quick virtual tour.

If you want to stop by, please give us a call and we’ll be glad to show you our place.

(888) 724-8222 – Joseph Schubach Jewelers

First a little history, found on this great website, Insider Scottsdale:

Scottsdale is located centrally in the state of Arizona. Smack dab in the middle of the Sonoran Desert, with mountains ringing the city and giant saguaro cactus guarding those mountains.

Scottsdale was first incorporated in 1951 and as such is a relatively new city! And boy has it come a long way baby.  Scottsdale really came into its own when the U.S. Conference of Mayors named Scottsdale as one of the nation’s “Most Livable Cities” in 1993. We have also been named “Number One Resort Community in America” and “A Fabulous Place to Retire”. We’ve been called “The Most Western Town” and in 2002, The Robb Report sited Scottsdale as “America’s Best Place to Live for golf”. And we have a number of chefs listed on the “Ten Best New Chefs in America” listed by Food and Wine.

We know it’s a great place to live, Scottsdale sparkles, everything is clean, manicured and landscaped…and you’ll see no billboards, which totally sets it apart from any other city you might visit! Our building height is regulated, so that no matter where you are, you have at least a peak of a mountain. The Spanish and Western Architecture is very appealing and of course Frank Lloyd Wright has left his mark on our fair city.

And now, some views of our fine city of Scottsdale:

A view of the city from the dessert

The House that Frank Lloyd Wright Built

Camelback Mountains

Our great outdoors

Downtown Scottsdale - Waterfront

Famous Residents (Past & Present)
The following list includes famous people who were born or have lived in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Entertainment

• Sandra Bernhard, actress and comedian, Saguaro High School graduate
• Katrina Carlson, singer-songwriter, 1984 Saguaro High School graduate
• Gabrielle Carteris, actress
• Paul Casey, professional golfer
• Bob Crane, (1928-1978), actor, lived at Winfield Place Apartments
• Hooman Karamian, blogger, also known as Nik Richie
• Katie Lohmann, actress, model and Playboy Playmate
• Stephenie Meyer, author, Twilight series, attended Chaparral High
• Frankie Muniz, actor and professional race car driver
• Dave Mustaine, musician, former member of Metallica
• David Spade, actor, comedian and television personality, 1982 Saguaro High School graduate

Sports

• Charles Barkley, retired professional basketball player
• TJ Beam, professional baseball player, 1999 Saguaro High School graduate
• Darrell Bevell, professional football coach and former pro football player, Chaparall High School graduate
• Wayne Gretzky, retired professional hockey player, former part-owner of Phoenix Coyotes
• Tom Lehman, professional golfer, golf course architect
• Billy Mayfair, professional golfer
• Geoff Ogilvy, professional golfer
• Danica Patrick, professional race car driver and advertising spokeswoman

First off, a huge thanks to Frank and Cindy for bringing the treats to our diamond party. This will certainly go down as one of the more enjoyable and memorable diamond showings ever! What a great way to take this fun event to the next level.

Ok, so what in the world does 91 points and 179 points mean? Good question. While looking for the perfect diamond for Frank and Cindy, we ran across so many interesting options for them that I suggested we get together and have a diamond party. Hey, what could be more fun than looking at a bunch of diamonds? Why not make it a party?

Frank replied, “Joe – We’ll bring appetizers and a really nice, inexpensive cab sauv, to which Parker and Wine Spectator gave 91 points. So we’ll bring “points” and you’ll bring “points” and it will be a party.”

And a party it was, complete with Frank and Cindy’s appetizers consisting of fabulous grilled teriyaki bacon wrapped pineapple (which I have never had before and now love), cheeses, crackers, salami, chips and other yummies. We all sat around looking at diamonds, eating wonderful goodies and drinking fabulous wine. What a way to spend a Saturday afternoon!

The ‘points’ that Frank referenced he would bring were about the rating of the wine. The points Frank referenced that I bring had to do with the ‘points’ of the diamonds, or the diamond weight. As a refresher, diamonds are weighed in carats, and each carat is made up of 100 ‘points’, very similar to a penny and a dollar. The diamond that Frank and Cindy ended up choosing weighed 1.79 carats, or 179 points (for the record, we normally do not refer to the weight of a diamond in ‘points’ after it reaches 1 carat).

As you can see from the picture, there were quite a few cushion cut diamonds to explore. Also, as you can see from the picture, each cushion cut diamond has a unique shape, or cutting style. We’ll write another post on cushion cut diamonds later.

We did a little Photoshop mock up of what Cindy’s ring will look like with the diamond she chose. Cindy’s ring will need to be customized to accommodate this particular diamond, which we’re in the process of doing now. We’ll post a picture of the completed ring when it’s ready.

Again, many thanks to Frank and Cindy for making this a very enjoyable time.

It’s always a breath of fresh air to discover that the fashion trends for a particular season are accessible, simple to wear and fashionable. No sharp, pointy heels or or studded leather chokers this Spring!

According to Today’s Hot Trends, this Springs offers up ease and sweetness.

White is the key color for your wardrobe this season – and all of its variations. Once you have your whites covered, here’s the other trending colors, according to PANTONE at the Fashion Color Report Spring 2010.

Turquoise, tomato purée, fusion coral, violet, tuscany, aurora, amparo blue, pink champagne, dried herb and eucalyptus will be favorite colors.

Fashion trends include ripped jeans, feminine and frilly dresses, billowy pants and an overall casual, light feel.

Our Keys of Love pendant match perfectly with the relaxed look at a price you can afford. Prices start at $199.

Key of Love Pendant Necklace with Pave Set Stones

hi Joe. Thanks so much for helping Keith with the pearls. I love them! We are celebrating our wedding anniversary early tonight. Happy new year! Greetings to Katia! Teodora

Freshwater Pearl Necklaces

Pearls are always a great gift, and especially on anniversaries! Today, larger Tahitian, South Sea and Chinese freshwater pearls are all the rage ranging from 9-11+mm in diameter.

Check out our selection of Freshwater pearl necklaces ranging from 8.5-11.5mm.

Joe-

The ring is awesome. Passed the mother test today. I couldn’t be happier
with the entire process. I don’t think I’ve been more comfortable making a
“major” purchase. You’re a true professional that will get our business
again (wedding bands) and any referral I can find.

Thank you again. Pic attached.

Eric

Engagement Ring Style 276

Hello

I just wanted to tell you that i have received my “rock” and is superb, i love it and my fiancee loves it (which is the most important thing).
I’m so glad that everything worked so smooth and i got what i was promised.
Beth, thank you for your patience with me and for answering my mails in a professional manner. I’ll definitely buy again from Schubach Enterprises.

Thanks a lot to all the Schubach Enterprises team.

A very satisfied customer
Sorin

Looking forward to wearing it all weekend.  I want to thank you, Joe, very much for your  prompt service and the beautiful design you created for me.  Will be in touch when I am ready for a bracelet.  Bev