Our annual wedding event is back this year. For Two-Days-Only, our West Des Moines store will be hosting bridal jewelry designer Sylvie, in person, with additional wedding bands and engagement rings for you to wear and compare. So why is this event so special? We are giving you the top 5 reasons you should plan to […]

At Josephs, we’re in the business of love. When you come into one of our two locations it’s usually because you love someone.  You love them so much you want to marry them, you want to celebrate their accomplishment or you just started to love them because they are a brand new person. What ever […]

Josephs Jewelers celebrated our 150th anniversary this year.   There’s so much history to celebrate at Josephs, especially after 150 years. Our 150th Anniversary  brought with it new and exciting celebrations and projects, here’s a refresher and a recap! History It all started in 1871, just 20 years after Des Moines was established. Solomon Josephi (who […]

Are you stumped on what to buy for your family or friends this holiday season? We all have that one person we dread drawing their name for a gift exchange because it’s always a struggle to find the right gift. Gift purchasing can be a headache, especially for that difficult to buy for person. They […]

With September comes sapphires and we’re really excited to talk sapphires! There are so many intriguing facts about this famous gemstone we couldn’t help but put together a list of all things sapphire.  Get the scoop with these seven sapphire facts. 1. Sapphires comes in almost every color of the rainbow, not just the popular […]

At Josephs we are often asked if we buy jewelry. The short answer is no. We do not have a license to purchase from customers; we buy our jewelry, diamonds and precious gemstones through vetted vendors. At Josephs we meticulously check all of our merchandise before we buy it. This ensures we continue to offer […]

Love is in the air and that means wedding season has begun! While May through September seem to be reserved for “I do’s” its also wedding anniversary time. Peak wedding season is typically, late summer to early fall. According to a study done by The Knot  73% of all weddings take place between May and […]

No one knows what to get Dad for a Father’s Day gift quite like the man himself. Take it from a few of our personal jeweler experts who say a traditional and/or customizable gift is the way to go this year. From an every day watch to an elegant home décor piece like the popular […]

Every year, Pantone chooses a Pantone color of the year and this year they chose two complimentary colors—”Ultimate Gray” and “Illuminating,” which is a bright yellow color. According to Leatrice Eiseman, the executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, the combination was chosen because it “expresses a message of positivity supported by fortitude. Practical and […]