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Read MoreA Personalized Gift Guide Your Valentine Will Love
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. […]
Read MoreThe Best Statement Jewelry from Golden Globes 2018
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 […]
Read MoreYou’re Engaged, Now What? 6 Bulletproof Tips For Planning A Wedding
He popped the big question and you said yes! After taking a break from admiring your sparkling diamond ring and snapping a few photos for social media, you’ll probably begin celebrating with friends and family (which is fine; cheers). After a couple of weeks fly by, it’s time to start gathering the details to begin […]
Read MoreNew Line: John Hardy Jewelry
We love partnering with companies that take the extra steps necessary to provide a great atmosphere for their employees and contribute positively to the environment – on top of fine jewelry craftsmanship and quality. John Hardy, a new jewelry line we got in our stores this fall, is a shining example of these qualities. Imagine a […]
Read MoreEmmys Fashion: Industry News
Emmys fashion is full of jewelry industry news bites! We’re starting with the gemstone that dominates the news the most – diamonds, of course – and ending with a nice recap of award show jewelry fashions.
Read MoreDes Moines Fashion Week 9/25-9/29
Being involved in community events, fundraisers and projects is a top priority here at Josephs. We’ve been adorning the Des Moines community for 146 years – it only makes sense that we would be a part of the second annual Des Moines Fashion Week this year! We are headlining sponsors for the event along with […]
Read MoreFana Jewelry Line: Gemstone and Engagement
We are so excited to bring you a new line of jewelry that we have in our store: Fana Jewelry! We first fell in love with their exceptional line of ruby, sapphire & emerald pieces. The stones they use are top quality with bright coloring and sparkle, exactly what captivates us about these timeless […]
Read MoreRolex Remodel at Josephs Jewelers
If you haven’t visited the store in the last month or so, you’ll notice some significant changes in the watch department. And if you have visited, then you’ll know we had some major construction taking place. We’re very excited to finally unveil our new Rolex remodel, complete with a beautiful green backdrop and space to […]
Read MoreMary Jurek: Giftware Signing Event
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 […]
Read MoreIndustry News: 2,500 Year Old Jewelry & More
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 Tuscon, here’s a look at a couple recent newsworthy jewelry happenings.
Read MoreLove Story Giveaway
Josephs love story giveaway! We want to hear your love stories! Don’t forget that for the month of February, you can enter to win a $500 shopping spree with us at our West Des Moines or Downtown Des Moines location and a $675 Moment Design session with Katherine McClure Photography wearing your new jewelry and […]
Read More145th Anniversary: Year in Review
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 […]
Read MoreSylvie Collection: Designer Q&A
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 […]
Read MoreSydney Lynch: Designer Q&A
Sydney Lynch , designer of some of the most interesting jewelry pieces we carry in our store. We love the thought she puts into her designs and her finished pieces are always amazing. We got a chance to catch up with her and let you in on some of her jewelry background and what makes […]
Read MoreArt Deco Jewelry
Take one look at how popular estate jewelry is – a lot of people come into our store and bee-line it straight to our estate section – and you’ll find that most people are absolutely fascinated by jewelry from different eras.
Read MoreRing Sizing: What it Takes
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 […]
Read MoreAlexandrite: Rare Color-Changing Stone
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 […]
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