Sterling Silver in the Spring, and its one our favorite times of the year – and not just because the weather starts to warm up (which we love too, of course). Springtime around Josephs means fresh new inventory in our cases! We are especially excited about our sterling silver jewelry selection. We have a brand […]
Read MoreBench Jewelers: Behind the Scenes
Our in-house jewelry repair shop plays a big role in making things happen here at Josephs. We have a full staff of bench jewelers who do everything from mounting diamonds & colored stones, to restringing strands of pearls, to repairing clasps and even creating custom jewelry pieces. We also have professional watchmakers that help repair […]
Read MoreIndustry Perspective: John Dyer
John Dyer gemstones, an industry perscpective at the Tuscon trade show. A lot of what we do in the fine jewelry industry revolves around gemstones. Gemstones bring the color, the allure, the sparkle. Different metals are matched and molded to create a truly compatible and beautiful end product that lets the stone do the talking. […]
Read MoreValentine’s Day: Sweetheart Jewels
The month of February holds special significance in people’s hearts everywhere. While Valentine’s Day boasts a plethora of flowers, chocolate, and enough candy hearts to last you a lifetime, many people choose this holiday to present jewelry as a symbol of their love. Jewelry is one of the top gifts given on this lovely holiday, […]
Read MoreJanuary Birthstone: The Garnet
We’re starting off 2015 by talking about the January birthstone, garnet. Garnet is one of the oldest known gemstones and was worn thousands of years ago by the Egyptians, Romans and even mentioned in The Bible. According to the Old Testament, Noah lit the inside of the Ark with a garnet. Garnets were also used […]
Read More