Our buyers had a blast in Las Vegas at the JCK event picking out new jewelry and gems that all of you are sure to love. They also looked around to find new lines that match what Josephs Jewelers has to offer… annnnnnd we just happened to find the perfect one! Tara Hutchinson is the […]

A bold new statement is continuing to make its mark in the bridal industry, particularly with engagement rings. The industry is forever evolving, but the trend of colored stone engagement rings is continuing its rise in popularity this year. It’s sure to make you step away from those vintage, classic and simple styles. In recent […]

We will be having a spectacular signing event with Houston Llew – the artist behind spiritiles – at our West Des Moines location on May 5 (Cinco de Mayo) from 11 am to 3 pm. We will be having a giveaway for a SIGNED Des Moines spiritile! To be entered to win, simply come in […]

If you love Sydney Lynch jewelry, you’ll want to act now! Hurry in because soon it’s going to be going, going, gone. Sydney Lynch announced toward the beginning of January that she will not make any more jewelry. She’s not “retiring,” she’s just riding off into the sunset looking for new adventures — including a […]

Have you ever walked into a store where you knew right away that people work for commission?

The best way to give a gift that matters is by making it something unforgettable and unique; a gift that your loved one can call their own because it’s literally one-of-a-kind. We want to make finding the perfect gift easy for you, that’s why we offer a variety of in-house services including customizing and engraving. […]

The Golden Globes will be one to remember with many celebrities making a solidarity statement with a sea of black dresses and suits in support of the #MeToo movement. The unforgettable evening was accompanied by sparkling accessories that made each outfit even more elegant. From oversized emerald earrings to bold diamond necklaces, each celebrity took […]

If you’re a fan of giftware designer Mary Jurek (or a giftware fan in general!) you’re not going to want to miss our in-store event coming up. On Saturday, April 29th, Mary Jurek will be in our West Des Moines store from 11am-3pm for a meet-and-greet and giftware signing. Purchase a new piece any time […]

Industry news, awards, trade shows and ancient jewelry, oh my! It’s only been a few months into the year and the jewelry industry has been front and center. From amazing looks at the Academy Awards to unique gemstones in Tucson, here’s a look at a couple recent newsworthy jewelry happenings.

If you’ve read anything in the newspapers or online, you’ll know that 2016 was one for the books. 2016 was also a year to remember here at Josephs. The year was full of joyous moments, from new babies to celebrating our 145th anniversary, as well as sad moments, as we mourn the losses of Jim Fiebig, former Sales […]

When it comes to jewelry, we particularly love ring mounting styles that are well-made and beautifully designed, not only for engagement rings but also for any occasion that calls for a stone to be mounted.  One of our jewelry partners, Sylvie Collection, has pieces that meet both those criteria effortlessly. We thought it would be nice to share a […]

We have eight bench jewelers here at Josephs and they stay continuously busy with jewelry repair and custom work (see some behind the scene photos of our shop here!).  One particular repair we take on quite frequently is ring sizing. We often get asked, “How exactly do you size a ring?” We thought we’d take this […]

Alexandrite, what comes to mind when we hear the gemstone? Most people aren’t as familiar with this stone because of its extreme rarity. Which, because of its rarity, makes it one of the most interesting and intriguing gemstones to see in jewelry. Not only is the stone rare, but it has a beautiful color-changing effect […]