Happy Stories From our customers

You might remember these necklaces from yesteryear. Perhaps your mother or grandmother or great aunt donned one. At the time, you probably sighed, thinking how dated they looked.

Well, look again. Many fashion bloggers are noting the return of these intricate, colorful and decidedly vintage pieces.

These are "stand alone" necklaces for the most part. You want to wear these pieces with a simple outfit and most likely, no other jewelry. They speak for themselves.

Take a look at some of these hot numbers for inspiration, courtesy of MyItThings:

At Joseph Schubach Jewelers, we are one step ahead of the trends. We can create a vintage floral piece as per your design. If you can dream it, we can create it.

Yuli Ziv, New York’s hottest fashion and fashion celebrity blogger, has a lot to say about the jewelry trends for 2009. And when she speaks, people listen.

Yuli is an Entrepreneur (co-Founder of My”It”Things – online user generated fashion magazine and community) and Social media strategist (founding member of Style Coalition – coalition of independent online publishers in the fashion and lifestyle vertical.)

So what does Yuli have to say about jewelery choices for the year ahead?

Here's an excerpt from a recent interview with Gallery Atlantic:

As a prominent fashion blogger what kind of jewelry do you think will be trendy this year?

Yuli Ziv:  I think in the last few seasons we've seen
lots of bold statement necklaces, and now the shift is towards earrings
as the main jewelry piece. Anything from long pieces, or
stones-encrusted styles like we've seen on the Vera Wang Fall 2009
runway, to the unique sword-like earrings shown by Zac Posen –– will
rule this upcoming season.

Do you see any particular jewelry/watch/accessories trend among the celebrities and the glitterati on the streets of New York?

Yuli Ziv:  Another emerging trend is vintage –– so
anything vintage looking from 40s style brooches to cocktail rings,
will play an important role in styling this year.

If you could have an interview with any jewelry designer in the world, who would it be?

Yuli Ziv:  I would love
to talk to the late Daniel Swarovski. There aren't many true inventors
in the field, and he was definitely one of them. It's amazing that
Swarovski brand is flourishing years after his death and continues to
innovate.

Do you have a favorite piece you like to wear? What is it, why do you love it?

Yuli Ziv:  I love simple
modern looking jewelry, because it fits my personal style and most of
my wardrobe. TeNo is one of my favorite brands, as they manage to turn
any stones and metals into modern looking graphic shapes with a bit of
futuristic appeal. I recently got this TeNo Steel Ring w/White Pearl as
a gift and just don't take it off my finger.
 

Joseph Schubach Jewelers can create the look you want for a fraction of the price. We are highly skilled craftspeople who can build jewelry from your mind's eye. Give us a try!

When we go window shopping, we adapt our dream to the product in the window. In other words, we like it and we want to make it our own…but its not of our creation, so its a step away from exactly what we want.

Custom design jewelry gives you the opportunity to be the creator, making the end result that much more special to you.

Think about a piece of jewelry you already prize:

Are there ways you'd make it better if you could?

Or perhaps there's a piece of jewelry you've always dreamed of, but its out of your reach financially.

Designing your own jewelry gives you the chance to decide on the cost and create from there. Never before in history has there been more materials that are comparable to the real thing. Materials such as moissanite and Gemesis are virtually indistinguishable from their actual counterparts (in this case, diamond.)

So during these trying times, take matters into your own hands. Design a piece of jewelry from the power of your own creativity. That piece will mean more to you than you can imagine.

Here are some samples of our own custom design jewelry at Joseph Schubach Jewelers, from creators such as yourself:

Custom Tanzanite Necklace

If you are the type who wants to keep up with the latest trend but realize your wallet doesn't seem to be as…fat as it used to, then this year will be fitting for you and your budget!

The 2009 "in stepper" will be donning unconventional jewelry, using varying materials and colorful gemstones. Woods, ceramics, sea shell beads, leather will all make their way onto the 2009 look. The nice part? Many of these materials are more affordable than some of their more traditional counterparts (seashell beads versus diamonds…hmmm. Which one can you afford this year?)

If you are a stickler for your gemstones, the trend this year is more colorful, unusually shaped gemstones. Think outside the box with brighter gems such as sapphire and rubies: an eye grabber any season, frankly.

No matter which direction you choose, COLOR is the main lesson to be learned this year. Experiment, be bright and be bold!

Genuine Yellow Sapphire And Moissanite Ring

Customized
and handcrafted version of style 1250M: 6.80ct yellow sapphire center
with 1.50ct (3.0ct t.w. dia equiv) moissanite trillions on either side
set into 14K white gold.
 
Metal: 14kt White Gold  
Stone size: 6.80ct 
Ring size: 4 – 8

Many women dream of their wedding gown for years but often, their ring is an afterthought. They just want the ring to be pretty, preferably large and certainly dazzling. But the more specific you can be when it comes to the ring of your dreams, the better. You will form a lifelong bond with this ring, so make sure it fits your dream specifications!

A little knowledge about jewelry design is the first step.

           And think outside of the diamond box! Check out sapphires, rubies and emeralds as well.

As for size, the same applies. What shape of a stone symbolizes your personality, your character, your soul? Find the shape of the diamond. The common diamond shapes are
round, princess, emerald, marquise, pear oval, radiant, heart and
Asscher.

Creating your own ring assures you of complete satisfaction. Consider making these decisions with your partner. It can be a bonding, wonderful experience – a co-creation of your love. Be imaginative and collaborate!

At Joseph Schubach Jewelers, if you can dream it, we can create it.

Exquisite custom design jewelry is our specialty.

It's what we do best.

Let us bring your dream to life!

As our collective purse strings pull a little tighter, luxury items like jewelry may begin to seem out of reach. But actually, this is the time to treat and adorn yourself. It's sort of an "outside in" approach; when you feel better about your look, you attract more plenty.

That's right. Look rich and get rich!

The nice part with the trends of this season is they are affordable as well. At Joseph Schubach Jewelers, we're happy to work with you to create jewelry that is distinctly yours.

So what are some of the hot looks for jewelry this year?

Look toward India for the answer. As our global awareness increases, India and it's bright, rich colors are bedecking more and more women around the world. The palette of colors? Warm, with corals, yellow and turquoise taking the foreground.

Take a look at the photo below for colorful inspiration.

Here at Joseph Schubach Jewelers, we witness a fair amount of moving engagement stories. Each one is like a thumb print, distinctly individual.

Our friend and client Kristina shared with us her special story that we'd like to, in turn, share with you. We worked on her ring, a family heirloom of Kristina's that was in need of some TLC (pictured below.) That ring became part of a rather sudden wedding ceremony that, ironically, her and her husband had been planning for years:

Dear Friends:
 
Many of you know about the history of our LONG engagement due to the car accident, attempt in Vegas, busy schedules, one bizarre intervention or another, etc. So I wanted to provide you all with the latest up date.
 
IT IS OFFICIAL…… WE FINALLY GOT MARRIED!
  
It was a HUGE surprise to me as well.
 
Brent decided he would "take me to lunch" since he hasn't seen me very much over the past 2 weeks due to our work schedules (scary when we live in a the same house!) We have been trying for 3 1/2 yrs and have had 4 marriage licenses (they expire after 90 days) and countless event location rescheules all due to our crazy schedules.
 
SO, he kidnapped me (so to speak). I told him I only had 30 minutes because of all the fires with a client's risk/payment issues and the program shutdown. So he asked that I dress nice (business casual) we picked up our friend who is a minister, and then his best friend who was the best man. I was busy on the phone and working and didn't realize everyone had on suits until his best friend brought out his mega camera with tripod. At that point, I asked WHAT THE HECK is going on?? Are we doing lunch? I need to get back to the office. 

That is when, Brent told me were going to get our marriage license (again) and we were getting married TODAY, one way or another. So I was speechless. The only thing I could say was okay then, since this will take a while, we need to go back to the house so I can grab my laptop so I can work on this client's issue until we get ready to tie the knot.

After we got our license, with the minister and the best man as witnesses, we went back home so I could grab my laptop and change into a nice ivory suit then we were off to the NC Museum of Art. We married on their lawn in front of the sculptures there. The most appropriate sculpture was the "3 Rings of Life" (gigantic iron rings coming up out of the ground) Great symbolism – the rings behind us as a backdrop while we said our vows and the rings on our fingers. Kinda cool.

We are planning to have the "big shin dig" which everyone will be invited to! Hopefully it won't take us 3-4 yrs. to make it happen.

 Here ya go.. proof this is not a mirage/hoax… it truly did happen:

Perhaps you haven't heard of Loree Rodkin but Michelle Obama certainly has. Rodkin is a former interior designer who switched over to
jewelry making over a decade ago. Her client list is stocked with powerful
women such as Cher, Sharon Stone and of course, the First Lady herself. 

"It's
a privilege to be a part of history," Loree Rodkin revealed in an an AP report. "The
First Lady is a symbol of hope, courage and great style. I am honored that she
has chosen my jewelry."

First Lady Michelle Obama's shoulder-length diamond earrings at
the
Inaugural
Ball were Rodkin's white gold and triple rose-cut danglers with garland
diamond briolette drops.

If you want that dazzling Rodkin look for a fraction of the price, consider Josephs Schubach's Custom Design Jewelry. We're more than just custom design jewelers – we're professional artists specializing in high-end custom design jewelry. 

These eye-catching Rodkin earrings can be remade with your design input and our artistry for a look that is distinctly high-end.

The vote is most certainly out when it comes to Amy Adams and her "statement necklace" worn at this week's Oscars. Some think her Fred Leighton colorful jeweled bib necklace really stole the show while others think it was a case of jewelry overkill, clearly overshadowing her Carolina Herrara gown. One commentator proclaimed it looked like she was wearing a Christmas tree!

What's your vote?

(above) Amy Adams decked out in Fred Leighton special
– 630 carats of sapphires, emeralds, rubies and diamonds

If you're looking for a statement necklace that's a little more…uh, understated, check out our line of Joseph Schubach Custom Made Jewelry. We can give you that statement necklace look for a fraction of the price.

You dream it, we create it.

Taraji P. Henson in a Fred Leighton Statement Necklace

Trying economic times don't have to mean foregoing all the glitz!

Take a
look at this week's Oscars: the statement necklace was all the rage.
The film world wanted to maintain a glamorous look without seeming
out-of-touch with our economical woes.

Enter, the statement necklace:

Statement necklaces are a simple way to transform any outfit into an elegant, "red carpet" look. It enhances your outfit, simply but with panache.

Here are few affordable samples from our Gallery that can make the difference between daywear and night "wow":

Round Journey Pendant

Our five stone round journey pendant
with 1 ct. round brilliant stones set on an 18" cable chain will
transform even the simplest black dress into an Oscar-worthy outfit.
And the price won't break your bank!