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  • Lost Ring, Rediscovered after 33 Years!

    It doesn’t matter whether its a natural diamond or moissanite or Gemesis, a lost ring can hurt! This story will give you hope that in the world of missing rings, all things are possible!

    A British woman who lost her wedding ring in her garden 33 years ago said she was shocked when a former neighbor called to say the ring had been found.

    Anthea Capewell, 60, said her engagement and wedding rings flew off when she closed her garden gate in Stapleford, England, in 1976, and after a thorough search, only the engagement ring was recovered, the Daily Mail reported Tuesday.

    Capewell said she and her husband, David, moved out of their home eight years after losing the ring, and she had long given up hope of ever seeing it again.

    However, former neighbors Don and Carol Rigby called Capewell recently to say they had found the ring buried in some garden weeds on their side of a hedge shared by the two homes.

    “I was absolutely gobsmacked and, of course, I was ecstatic,” Capewell said. “I just couldn’t believe it.

    “It must have worked its way down into the soil after we missed it all those years ago. It came up like new with just a bit of soap water.”

    Capewell said the discovery has inspired her and David to renew their wedding vows next year.

    Source: UPI

    Long time coming: Don Rigby points to the spot where his wife found the wedding ring that former neighbour Anthea Capewell lost in 1976

    Check out this moissanite engagement ring… it’s a real keeper!

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    Three Stone Ring With Radiant Cut And Trillion Shape Moissanite

    Three stone ring with Charles and Colvard created radiant cut and trillion shape moissanite.

    Available Moissanite Total Weight: 3.0ct

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  • De Beers Diamond Demand Drops Dramatically

    De Beers, the world’s leading diamond producer, announced that rough sales in the first half of the year dropped some 57%, to $1.4 billion, 57 per cent lower than the first half of 2008. Net earnings were $3 million for the first half of 2009, compared to $316 million, a 99% drop. That’s right – a 99% drop.

    De Beers diamond production fell dramatically as well. Production at its mines was 73 percent lower in the first half of 2009, with a more than 91 percent drop in  the first quarter, the result of production holidays at De Beers’ mines in Canada and Africa. The company anticipates that carat production for 2009 will be half that of 2008.

    So what does this all mean to you, the consumer? During difficult economic times, diamond sales drop, for obvious reasons. Who can buy a diamond necklace when your behind on your bills?

    But it doesn’t mean that you have to do without either. Diamond alternatives, like moissanite and Gemesis, continue to forge ahead, as more eco-savvy and smart shoppers opt for jewelry that fits their budget and their conscience.

    Source: JCKOnline

    Here’s a sampling of some of our finest moissanite products:

    Custom Designed Cushion Cut Moissanite And Pave’ Diamond Ring

    Stunning and unique custom designed platinum ring with a 5.0ct (dia equiv) Charles and colvard created cushion cut moissanite and approx. 1.0ct t.w. round pave’ diamonds.

    Metal: Platinum
    Ring Size: 4 – 8

    Style 3366M

    Three Stone Moissanite And Ruby Ring

    One of a kind 9.25ct (dia equiv) radiant cut moissanite and two genuine recrystalized trillion cut rubies weighing 4.0ct in total, set into a hand made platinum three stone ring with hand applied platinum scrolls.

    Metal: Platinum
    Stone size: 9.25ct
    Ring size: 4 – 8
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    Style 3364M

    Oval Shaped Moissanite Dangle Earrings

    Custom made 15.50ct t.w. (dia equiva) oval cut moissanite and 3/4ct t.w. (dia equiv) bezel set round moissanite dangle earrings. This one of a kind piece is hand made and has hand applied filigree engraving and scroll work.

    Metal: Platinum
    Stone size: 15.66ct t.w.
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  • Our Custom Design Pieces Dazzle and Delight

    Here at Joseph Schubach Jewelers, custom design jewelry is truly our specialty. We are 3rd generation artisans who love nothing better than to create a piece based on your specifications.

    No better was this displayed than with our recent Dream It Yourself contest, where participants gave us an idea and we brought it to life.

  • Jewelry with a Painful History

    Items of Jewelry found among the clothing of Auschwitz
    inmates and long hidden by a camp survivor are on display
    at a Massachusetts museum.

    A 95-year-old Auschwitz survivor donated jewelry he procured from the clothing of Jews who were interned at a Nazi camp to Israel’s Holocaust History Museum on Monday.

    Boston resident and Polish-born Meyer Hack found the pieces while sorting through the clothing of victims of the gas chambers, which was his job at the camp where his mother, brother and two sisters died.

    He painstakingly hid the eight rings, watches and brooches of diamonds and gold beneath his barracks.

    Hack  took the jewelry with him in a sock on a winter’s “death march” from the camp in Poland to the Dachau camp, near Munich in January 1945. He escaped Dachau and hid until World War II ended.

    Hack broke down as he spoke about how he had to sort and bundle the clothes of victims forced to disrobe before they were gassed.

    He went on to work in a clothing store in Boston, where he lived with his wife, whom he met in the camps, and their two sons. He placed the wartime jewels in a metal box in his attic and left them there for more than six decades.

    “I tried to build a new life, so I put them in a box and I said, ‘I’m not going to touch it until the right time comes,’” he said.

    So why now?

    “I’m 95,” he said with a smile. “It’s time.”

    Source: Los Angeles Times

  • How to NOT be a Fashion Victim!

    You’ve heard the expression, “She’s a fashion victim,”claimed to have been coined by Oscar de la Renta. Buying jewelry that doesn’t suit you but suits a trend is not always in your best interest (unless you can afford to keep up with the constant changes!)

    It’s best to find a piece of jewelry that is timeless and adaptable and distinctly you, especially if budget is an issue. The idea to remember is: you should wear it, it shouldn’t wear you!

    Here are some other pointers when choosing:

    Step 1

    Go easy when going big and bold. If you’re going to wear large bangles or necklaces, don’t wear delicate jewelry as well. Also, try to stick to solid color, simple clothes rather than frills or prints. Big, bold jewelry should be the focal point of your outfit.

    Step 2

    Wear only the cocktail ring. If you’re wearing a large cocktail ring, don’t wear other, smaller rings (except for a wedding ring).

    Step 3

    Mix metals but not styles. It’s okay to wear gold and silver jewelry together, but keep to the same style. For example, wear two delicate chains rather than one that’s delicate and one that’s thick.

    Step 4

    Wear the right length. A necklace that falls just below the collarbone goes better with a plunging neckline than a high one. A necklace that falls below the bust goes with a high neckline. Chokers look great with strapless dresses. Never wear a necklace that falls to the top of the bust with a plunging neckline.

    Step 5

    Wear pins anywhere. Pins can go on handbags, belts and even shoes. Attach a scarf to your outfit with a pin. Use pins to hold up the brim of a hat or place several pins around the band. The most ho-hum place to wear a pin is on the shoulder.

    Step 6

    Go easy at work. For most offices, it’s acceptable to wear your watch and wedding ring, plus one ring on the other hand, one necklace, one bracelet and one set of earrings only. The earrings shouldn’t dangle. Anything more is considered by most employers to be excessive.

    Here’s one of our most loved classics. This piece works with practically any outfit and for any occasion:

    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).

  • Tighter Budgets mean Smarter Jewelry Choices

    The human race is an interesting lot. Even when our collective wallets are becoming slimmer, we still want comfort and luxury. During our two World Wars, this phenemonon was seen. Our country desired excess in the form of entertainment and fashion, as a form of compensation for the harsh realities.

    Today, it’s no different. When it comes to jewelry, we still want that special feeling that only sparkly things evoke. It makes us feel rich, even if we may be tightening our purse strings.

    Diamond alternatives

    Moissanite and Gemesis allow for that luxurious feeling without breaking the bank. In addition, these diamond alternatives are eco-friendly, which is becoming more and more appealing to the average consumer. We want products that are earth-friendly and affordable and high quality.

    Here are a few very affordable pieces that we’re proud to showcase:

    Style 447MR

    Round Moissanite Solitaire Pendant

    Four prong solitaire pendant with Charles and Colvard created round moissanite on an 18″ cable chain.

    Style 9435M

    Martini Style Moissanite Earrings

    Martini style three prong earrings with Charles and Colvard created round moissanite.

    Style 6506

    High Polished Om Pendant

    High Polished Om pendant on an 18″ snake chain in 14kt white gold.

  • The Anniversary Band – Saying “I Do” Again

    Anniversary bands are becoming increasingly popular. They are a simple, elegant and effective way to show and renew the longstanding love between you and your spouse. And in a day when divorce constitutes the demise of almost half of all marriages, isn’t a longstanding love worth celebrating?

    Many couples will celebrate a landmark anniversary with an anniversary ring, such as their 25th or 50th – but there is no ironclad rule. When you use materials such as moissanite or Gemesis, an anniversary ring becomes a more accessible and affordable gift on any anniversary.

    Typically, anniversary rings are worn to compliment the wedding ring itself. Or sometimes, an anniversary ring is reminiscent of the original engagement ring.

    Many women wear anniversary bands with their wedding sets on their left hand. If the anniversary band is more elaborate than the set, it it acceptable to wear it on the right hand. Occasionally, a woman may choose to wear her anniversary ring alone, because her wedding set it outdate or no longer suits their style.

    Whatever the case, an anniversary ring makes an ideal gift for your spouse.

    Below is one of our most popular anniversary rings:

    Channel Set Moissanite And Blue Sapphire Anniversary Band

    Channel set anniversary band with Charles and Colvard created princess cut moissanite and Chatham created blue sapphires set all the way around with a total gem weight of 3 3/4ct! Band is 5mm wide.

  • Jewelry – The Original Adornment

    Humans. We’re weird animals. We’re the only living creature that feels the need to adorn our bodies. And it’s been going on for some time. How long? Oh just 75,000 years – give or take a centuries.

    Jewelry was not only used for adornment but protection. Certain stones and natural objects were endowed with magical powers that could heal the sick or protect the hunter or keep the sky from falling (really bad thunderstorms concerned our ancient relatives!)

    The next time you choose a piece of jewelry, think in terms of its power and what you want your new heirloom to represent. Perhaps it signifies ever-lasting love. Or good luck. Or protection. Or wholeness.

    Whatever you decide, remember, jewelry is a powerful form of adornment. Buy or better yet, design a piece, with that in mind! Whether its moissanite or natural diamonds or Gemesis or sapphires or rubies – all gems and metals possess a certain energy, shaped by your desires and wishes.

    Oldest Jewelry

    The oldest jewelry recorded in history is made of tiny Mollusk Nassarius kraussianus. Scientist discovered that primitive humans used this tiny mollusk as beads to decorate themselves.

  • Sizing your Ring Finger

    Sizing your ring finger correctly is key to a happy relationship between you and your new work of art. A ring that doesn’t fit correctly is more likely to fall off or simply be a constant nuisance. Take the time to do it correctly with the tips below:

    • Find a piece of string or strip of paper no wider than 3/4 inch. Wrap it around the base of the appropriate ring finger. Use a pen to mark the point on the string/paper where it overlaps, forming a complete circle. With a ruler with millimeters (mm), measure the length from the starting end of the string/paper to the pen mark. This is your ring size in millimeters. Now use the chart below to determine your ring size.

    Ring Size
    (USA)

    Measured Size
    (mm)

    3 44.1
    3.5 45.4
    4 46.7
    4.5 48.0
    5 49.2
    5.5 50.5
    6 51.8
    6.5 53.1
    7 54.3
    7.5 55.6
    8 56.9
    8.5 58.2
    9 59.4
    9.5 60.7
    10 62.0
    10.5 63.3
    11 64.5
    11.5 65.8
    12 67.1
    12.5 68.3

    Some more tips?

      • Don’t measure cold fingers, as this is when fingers are their smallest.
      • For the most accurate reading, measure the finger at the end of the day when the finger is the largest.
      • If you’re buying the ring as a surprise, ask your partner’s mother or a friend if they know the finger size.
      • Borrow one of your partners rings and slide it down a tapered candle. Then measure according to the chart above.

    And here’s a ring that fits any woman’s heart:

    Moissanite Ring

    Style 9193MR

    Round Moissanite Ring With Two Side Baguettes

    This delicately styled, hand made classic has a round Charles and Colvard created moissanite and a .21ct baguette moissanite on each side.

    Available Moissanite Total Weight: 1.42ct-2.42ct

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