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  • The Cool Trends for a Hot Summer

    Interestingly, some trends just don’t seem to be going away. Statement necklaces and cocktail rings have been “all the rage” for a few years now, for instance. As the summer fast approaches, the jewelry tends to lighten in weight and brighten in color.

    Here’s what fashion expert Diamond Girl has to say:

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    The winning trends for 2010:

    ¨ Big and bold
    ¨ Dramatic, unique, unusual necklaces
    ¨ Huge cuff bracelets with big stones
    ¨ Natural stones, eclectic natural look
    ¨ Swarovski crystals
    ¨ Black
    ¨ Multi-strand necklaces
    ¨ Pearls
    ¨ Cocktail rings with huge stones
    ¨ Big hoop earrings

    Believe it or not, popular jewelry colors in 2010 are yellow and Coral! This means that your simulated canary diamond jewelry will look perfect when paired with your cold weather wardrobe. In addition, citrine, yellow topaz or their cubic zirconia substitutes will bring some welcome sunshine (and some love! ) into your life as you remain on top of the seasonal jewelry trends.

    For bead and handmade jewelry, Coral is going to be HOT. Looking ahead I see that Black is going to be big player…did someone say attitude?

    On a final note to the upcoming seasonal  Jewelry Color Trends remember that some of the traditional favorites will be returning.

    Among them, shades of green, gray and chocolate brown will once again be a wise choice for fashion conscious consumers. What does this mean for jewelry lovers? Quite simply, it means that smoky quartz, simulated chocolate and/or champagne diamonds will be in style and on trend! And you won’t believe how great Chocolate Gold looks!

    (Chocolate gold earrings below.)

    Spiral brown gold and diamond earrings, $37,050, from de Grisogono.

  • GIA Lab Identifies First CVD Synthetic Diamond Over One Carat

    This G-color CVD synthetic diamond weighs 1.05 ct. Photo by Jian Xin “Jae” Liao.

    Single-crystal CVD synthetic diamonds are occasionally submitted to the GIA Laboratory for identification and grading reports. For the first time, the New York lab has identified a near-colorless CVD-grown diamond larger than a carat that was submitted for grading.

    This 1.05 ct pear shape (9.81 x 5.95 x 3.06 mm) was color-graded as equivalent to G. In addition to pinpoint inclusions, it contained some feathers and fractures along the girdle, and its clarity grade was equivalent to I1. No fluorescence was observed when it was exposed to conventional long- and short-wave UV radiation. The infrared absorption spectrum indicated that the sample was type IIa. Images taken with the DiamondView, which employs strong ultra short-wave UV radiation, showed strong orange-red fluorescence with some irregularly shaped regions of blue fluorescence. Photoluminescence spectra collected at liquid-nitrogen temperature with laser excitations from the UV to IR regions revealed features typical of a CVD synthetic diamond, and this identification is consistent with its other properties.

    Clearly, CVD synthetic diamonds of better quality and size are being produced as the growth techniques continue to improve.
    – Wuyi Wang and Kyaw Soe Moe
    GIA Laboratory, New York

    Note from Joe: This is interesting information on a couple of fronts. As this article states, the techniques to produce bigger and better synthetic diamonds are improving. We’ve been following the progress of CVD synthetic diamonds for years and until now have not seen many colorless stones. We hope to see more of the colorless synthetic diamonds commercially available soon. As you know, we’re a big fan of synthetic diamonds like Gemesis cultured diamonds, which are also lab grown but utilize a process involving heat and pressure to grow the crystal and are only available in colors (not colorless). For more information on Gemesis cultured diamonds, click here.

    Style 9026 filigree necklace showing a Gemesis cultured diamond

    Style 9026 filigree necklace showing a Gemesis cultured diamond

  • Mother’s Day Suggestions, Guaranteed to Please

    The heart of a mother is a deep abyss at the bottom of which you will always find forgiveness.  ~Honoré de Balzac

    Jewelry is a gift that is extremely “mom friendly.” It send an extra special message to the mother in your life – one that shows you care enough to think out of the “flowers and candy” mindset.

    Many people (men in particular – sorry guys!) shy away from buying jewelry because they don’t want to buy something that Mom might not like.

    To make life easier, here are a few tried and true pieces of jewelry – ones we know moms like because we sell to them!

    Style 133M-ON SALE NOW

    Classic Wire Basket Moissanite Earrrings

    On Special: Save Up To $550!
    Classic wire basket earrings with Charles and Colvard created round moissanite.

    Single Strand Freshwater Cultured Pearls – 8.5mm – 11.5mm

    Single strand freshwater cultured pearls, 17″ with 14kt yellow gold clasp.

    8.5mm-9.5mm: Now $299
    9.5mm-10.5mm: Now $399
    10.5mm-11.5mm: Now $499

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    Round Bezel Set Moissanite Bracelet

    Elegant, feminine bracelet from our “Cut Lace” Collection with Charles and Colvard created round bezel set moissanite.


  • Ugliest Engagement Rings Ever!

    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:

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    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:

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

    Gorgeous
    pave' diamond and cushion cut moissanite ring. This ring contains one
    Charles and Colvard created moissanite with diamond accent stones and
    six genuine blue sapphires for a total gem weight of over 3.50ct!

     

  • Giving Yourself the Gift of Jewelry

    As Valentine's Day approaches, many of us can feel the pressure.

    What if you don't have that significant other? What if you're going through a break-up? What if that special someone consistently forgets about Valentine's Day or buys you something that just isn't…you?

    Maybe its time to switch focus a little. Instead of expecting others to make the day magical for you, why not become the creator of a special day, regardless of who joins in!

    When was the last time you bought yourself something really special? Something that genuinely reflects real self-love? Jewelry is a powerful and long-lasting way to say "I matter." When you buy a piece of jewelry for yourself, it is a constant reminder that you are the maker of your own happiness…and that love ultimately starts with you.

    Here are a few pieces you might consider at Joseph Schubach Jewelers:

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    Cushion Cut Pendant With Side Stones

    Square pendant with 1/5ct t.w. round brilliant stones set on an 18" cable chain. Fits a 7mm (1.66ct) cushion cut center stone.

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    Curved Round Journey Pendant

    Five stone curved journey pendant with 1ct t.w. round brilliant stones set on an 18" cable chain.

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