Joseph Schubach Jewelers

Deadline for D.I.Y. (Dream it Yourself) Custom Design Jewelry Contest Extended!

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 [email protected].

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 [email protected] 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!

The 2nd Annual D.I.Y. (Dream it Yourself) Contest

Thanks for your interest in our 2nd Annual D.I.Y. Contest.

All you need to do is submit a photo, sketch or description of the jewelry of your dreams and we'll do the rest. We can discuss your budget.

Deadline for submission is April 15.

Send your ideas to [email protected]

We'll contact you soon after and tell you if we need further details.

Or feel free to call us at:

(888) 724-8222

The Jewelry Trends of Now, 2009

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

How to Design your Dream Ring

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.

First ask yourself questions. Do want a more traditional ring or perhaps something a little more cutting edge and unusual? What's your personality type? How will your ring reflect who you really are or who you want to evolve into? Your ring should speak to your heart. Take a moment and envision a ring that truly represents you. Ask your friends or family. Consider your hand as well. What kind of ring suits your hand well?

Second, decide on the metal.  Sometimes its better to focus on the metal before you move to the big choice, the stone. The band is your base, your starting point, from which you can build.

Most engagement rings are made in gold or platinum. If you choose gold, the most popular are 18K or 14K gold and they come in either in yellow gold or white gold. Platinum is significantly more expensive than gold but is becoming more popular. Titanium is occasionally chosen as it is extremely durable but it cannot be formed into intricate patterns and designs.

Last - but not least - choose your stone. Ah, the stone! This is when custom designing your ring becomes deeply personal. Gems are magical, strong stones that represent and strengthen the wearer. Research the history of the stone. Get to know your stone! Which stone resonates with you and your personality?

           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!

Custom Jewelry Design Contest Winner!

Congratulations goes to Courtney Semeniuk and his wife Nikki for winning 27% of the votes of the Custom Jewelry Design Contest with his Azure Dream entry, a custom made 14kt white gold engagement ring and matching wedding band made with natural diamonds and natural sapphires.

Here's the great part about the Semeniuk's winning is this contest. The day we notified them that they had the winning entry was the same day they brought their new baby, Leland, home from the hospital. How cool is that???

Here are the final results for the contest. Click on the image to see a larger view.

Thanks again to everyone who participated in our first ever Custom Jewelry Design Contest and thank you for allowing us to make the jewelry of your dreams!

Final Day For Voting!

Today is the final day for voting on our first ever Custom Jewelry Design Contest! As of 9:25AM Pacific Time, Azure Dream was in the lead! The poll will close this evening @ Midnight Pacific Time, so get your friends, family, co workers and neighbors to the site for one last chance to vote!

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Let The Voting Begin!

Ladies and Gentlemen, Family, Friends and Clients, the first ever Custom Jewelry Design Contest  is now open for votes! The final piece has been finished, photographed and uploaded to the gallery. Let your voice be heard and vote for your favorite!

To give you a little background on each of the pieces, we posted an entry in our blog and included this link. Be sure to click over to the entries, there are some great stories associated with each of the items. It's been fun for all of us at Joseph Schubach Jewelers to see just how much each piece of fine jewelry we make means to our clients!

Vote now for your favorite piece!

Final Custom Jewelry Design Contest Entry

Our final Custom Jewelry Design Contest entry is a timeless, classic, elegant design. Cecelia brought us an image from a world renowned jewelry design house and we made minor changes to suite her taste. Good luck to all the participants!

Custom Design Jewelry Contest "Dreams"!

A couple of our Custom Jewelry Design Contest entrants were able to have the jewelry of their dreams! "Azure Dream" is about sapphires, diamonds and antique inspired engraved jewelry.

"Gina's Midnight Dream" is about classic, pave set diamonds and good old fashioned cushion cut BLING!

We are happy to have been a part of making these jewelry dreams come true!

Custom Jewelry Design Contest "Black and White Trillion Diamond Wedding Band" Finished

Back in February, we sent out an email showcasing a custom made trillion and black diamond wedding set (shown here in right hand image).

We just finished the matching gents band. For his band we replaced the larger, single trillion shape diamond and smaller white pave set diamonds for three identical trillion shape natural diamonds. Both have pave set black side diamonds.

In addition, we added a squared off shank to add a little more design and to help keep the ring facing upright. Giving this ring a square shank along with making it in platinum assured a very hefty piece of fine jewelry!