Whether it’s moissanite, diamonds of cubic zirconia, you can make your own lucky charm from your mind’s eye!

Most of us believe, somewhere in the depths of our mind, that jewelry holds a certain degree of power. Of course, we all know someone (or we are that someone) who has a “good luck charm” of some sort.

My grandmother swears by her lucky pearl earrings. She had them on when she  married  her husband of 43 years. She wore them when she bought a winning lottery ticket (she only won $300 but still!) and she had them on when she graduated college years after her kids had grown.

Celebrity Heidi Klum has gotten a lot of recent attention for “clover necklace” which has double the luck, since of course, 4 leaf clovers hold tons of lucky power.

What’s your lucky charm? Do you have one? Is there a necklace or pair of earrings that make you feel stronger, protected?

If you don’t have anything, why not make one of your own. Our Dream it Yourself program allows you to be the designer of your own piece. At Joseph Schubach Jewelers, we’re more than just designers, we’re artists. We know how to translate your dream into reality.

From Moissanite earrings to stunning engagement rings, our customers are singing our praises…and rightfully so.

Here at Joseph Schubach Jewelers, we’re not afraid to show off a little. We pride ourselves in excellent service. And we don’t just talk about it, we live it.

Jewelry is a highly personal purchase for our customers. We lead our customers on the journey and stand by their side, making sure the experience is full and rich.

But let’s let our customers do the talking:

Hi Beth:

I received my rings and I love them! They are absolutely beautiful! Thank you very much for your personal and professional care that you offered. This will certainly not be the last piece of jewelry we buy from you. I will send you a name of the ring so it can be in your contest. I’ll think about it today and email you on Monday.

Thanks again,

Carol

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Hi Beth:

Got the ring on Wednesday. Opened it up and WOW!!!! The website just absolutely DOES NOT do it justice!  The ring turned out much better than I ever imagined. Did I say WOW yet!?!?

The fire and brilliance were sooooooo much better than anything I have seen in a retail store.  I proposed to Heather (my, now, Fiance!!) on Friday and she has not stopped staring at it.

Everyone that has seen the ring has had an eye popping response and given me all kinds of credit for doing such a good job (thanks to you guys!! Couldn’t have done it without you!!)

Joe has a long term customer thanks to you! Heather will be needing some earrings shortly to pair with the ring for our wedding.

The ring is beautiful, your service is beyond exceptional, and I am in your debt.  Thank you so much!

Daniel

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Dear Joe:

For our anniversary I just received a beautiful pair of Moissanite earrings from my husband, and was very impressed with their quality.  I kept comparing them to my engagement ring and, at least with my untrained eye, the Moissanite earrings look just as brilliant as my diamond.  I was interested in another piece of jewelry to complete the set, and saw the round three stone pendant (style 10099).  Could you please provide me details on it?

Thanks much!

Style 10099

Round Three Stone Pendant

Three stone pendant with round brilliant stones set on an 18″ cable chain.

Ever since J Lo’s engagement ring, there has been a movement toward fancy colored diamonds. What is it about these magical, richly hued gemstones that capture the hearts of the buyer? And how are they created?

For quite some time, any color found in a diamond was considered undesirable. Diamonds were meant to be clean and clear – devoid of any color or even the slightest hue.

But now that fancy colored diamonds have become popular, gemologists are purposefully creating diamonds in a wide array of colors.

Naturally, diamonds can have color due to the following factors:

• Trace elements in the diamonds can produce color such as nitrogen which creates a yellow diamond.
• Color can result when radiation is present during a diamond’s creation. For instance, green diamond hues are the result of radiation.
• Inclusions are undesirable in a colorless stone, but can contribute unique tones and flashes of color in a fancy color diamond.

More commonly, fancy color diamonds are treated in one form or the other. Synthetic colored diamonds are affordable and often very vibrant in hue. They are created in a laboratory but are still the “real deal.” With that said, you’ll want to do your research and find a company that creates a solid, authentic product (like Gemesis, for instance.)

Many people walk into Joseph Schubach Jewelers, confessing they know very little about engagement rings. Of course, we're more than happy to help them through the process. An ill-executed engagement ring, well…could end up in a lack of an engagement!

So here, for your amusement (and warning!) are several photos of some of the worst engagement rings we could find:

Okay, now erase those images from your memory…please. And take a look at one of our decidedly non-ugly engagement rings…so you know the difference:

Cushion Cut Moissanite Ring With Pave' Diamonds And Six Genuine Sapphires

An interesting jewelry trend these last few years has been the "warming up" of colors contained within the pieces. These warm colors consist of many names but may include:

• scarlet
• tumbleweed
• dandelion

None of these colors are primary colors – they are secondary or tertiary colors.

Here's an example of a classic, warm-toned piece that can only enhance your wardrobe:

.99ct
deep fancy yellow cushion cut Gemesis diamond of SI clarity set into an
18kt white gold milgrain bezel pendant, featuring .05ct t.w. of bezel
set white diamonds on a delicate 18" cable chain.
 
Metal: 18kt White Gold

Gemesis cultured diamonds are becoming increasingly popular for a vast array of reasons but the main ones include extremely high quality, affordable price and ecological conscientiousness. The consumer of today wants to feel decked out in jewels but in a way that's in step with our time.

Gemesis began creating diamonds in its laboratories in the 1990's. According to Wikipedia:

Since then, the quality and craftsmanship of their product has steadily increased. We have a wide array of Gemesis diamond jewelry to choose from – or better yet, tell us what you'd like to create and we can make your dream piece for you.

Hand made "half moon"
chandelier earrings with 1ct t.w. Gemesis cultured diamonds in fancy
yellow or orange color, 1/4ct t.w. pave natural round diamonds and
1/2ct t.w. natural princess cut diamonds (1 3/4ct t.w.). Earrings
measure approximately 1.5" without the ear wire. 
 
Available Metal: 14kt White Gold, Yellow Gold And Platinum

From moissanite to Lucite, the focus of today's jewelry is big, bold and clean. A simple outfit can be accentuated in a big way with a statement piece that gracefully takes center stage.

"It's the jewelry that actually makes the look," says fashion stylist
Jesse Garza, co-founder of Visual Therapy, a New York wardrobe
consultancy, and co-author, with his Visual Therapy partner Joe Lupo,
of Life in Color: The Visual Therapy Guide to the Perfect Palette for Fashion, Beauty, and You!. Says Garza,

"I love a flattering, clean backdrop with a statement piece–a pop of color."

According to Forbes:

This year, the emphasis is on bold, chunky jewelry–a triple-strand of
big beads; a thick, geometric bangle; an oversized ring. Perhaps as a
reaction to tough economic times, precious jewels have been stowed
away, replaced with semiprecious stones such as lapis, pyrite and
quartz; and materials such as horn, resin and even Lucite.

"I think
today, to walk around with a stack of diamond bangles doesn't feel
right," Garza says.

His and Lupo's picks for great daytime jewelry:
chunky, midsized hoop earrings; wood cuff bracelets; and turquoise bead
necklaces.

Hand Made And Engraved Moissanite Ring With Yellow Sapphires And Pave' Diamonds

Hand
made/hand engraved platinum ring with a 4.50ct (dia equiv) Charles and
Colvard created round moissanite, 1/2ct t.w. yellow sapphires and 1/3ct
t.w. pave' diamonds. Also available with pink or blue sapphires.

One of our D.I.Y. Custom Design Jewelry contestants is already raving about the finished product. (Frankly, he was the mastermind behind it – we just did the legwork!)

You have a few more days to toss your hat in the ring, so what are you waiting for? Our contest allows YOU to choose the design and the material (from diamonds to moissanite to cubic zirconia, for instance.)

Since you choose the material, you ultimately choose the price. Just by entering, you receive a 50% discount on our design fees. And if you win? $500 toward your purchase.

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Here's last year's D.I.Y. Contest Winner:

If you are like me, you haven't thought much about where your necklace falls in relation to your neckline and how it can accentuate an outfit. I recently purchased a gorgeous moissanite pendant necklace but didn't think much about the way it worked on me, in relation to my size or my clothes. But there is an art to choosing the length of your necklace, depending on your wardrobe and your body type.

Here's some advice from the experts:

1. Consider the occasion. Opt for a simple, understated piece for daytime and a more precious or extravagant piece for evening.

We're pleased to announce that our D.I.Y. (Dream it Yourself) Custom Design Jewelry contest has been extended until May 1st. This contest is particularly dear to us, at Joseph Schubach Jewelers. Not only does it give you the opportunity to design your own heartfelt piece of jewelry but it gives us the chance to bring it to fruition.

It’s as simple as 1 – 2 – 3: 

1. You dream it.

You can have that piece of jewelry you’ve had your eye on. Just give
us a sketch or photograph or online image. If it’s just an idea
floating around in your head, talk to one of our skilled staff members
who will be happy to translate it for you at (888) 724-8222 or send us
an email along with any photos to support@schubach.com.

2. We create it – affordably.

Your jewelry dream can come true at a price you design as well! We
know exactly how to bring your dream to life cost-efficiently using
traditional and alternative materials: from moissanite to natural
diamonds; synthetic gemstones to those found in nature; from platinum
to palladium.

3. Save big!

Simply by entering, you instantly save 50% in custom design fees. In
addition, your creation is automatically entered into our 2nd annual
DIY Custom Design Jewelry Contest, where you could win an additional
$500, if your piece is chosen.

As we create your masterpiece, we’ll place it on our online Gallery
for your friends, family and site visitors to see. At the end of the
promotion, we'll hold a contest and the winning contestant will receive
$500 towards their custom purchase.

Our DIY Custom Design Jewelry Contest allows you to be the artist
that you’re meant to be. So give us a call at (888) 724-8222 or send us
an email to support@schubach.com and we'll help you get the piece of
jewelry you've been dreaming of!

Here’s last year’s winner, Courtney Semeniuk and his wife Nikki’s "Azure Dream"

Now get busy dreaming!