SCOTTSDALE, AZ--(MARKET WIRE)--Jul 31, 2008 -- Joseph Schubach Jewelers has kicked off voting for the first ever Custom Jewelry Design Contest, and the winning designer will receive a $2,000 prize toward his or her custom jewelry piece. Votes can be cast on the jeweler's website through August 4th.

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"Our custom jewelry contest was a great way to inspire our customers to create a one-of-a-kind, special piece of jewelry, not available anywhere else -- at a price that's within reach," Joseph Schubach said. "Many people don't realize that the Jewelry of their Dreams is not only possible, but affordable. It's extremely gratifying knowing we can help our customers bring their ideas and hopes to life, creating unique heirlooms that will be handed down for generations."

Custom Jewelry items created for the contest include custom diamond engagement rings, moissanite engagement rings, a moissanite pendant, diamond earrings, diamond wedding bands and other gemstone jewelry.

"We've demonstrated that custom-made jewelry is easily attainable for most individuals, sometimes costing only a few hundred dollars," Schubach said. "Using natural diamonds -- or diamond alternatives such as clarity enhanced diamonds, moissanite or Gemesis created diamonds -- and metals such as platinum and palladium -- we are able to create stunning items at a fraction of the cost of most jewelry design houses."

Beyond affordability, Schubach stresses the emotional and sentimental value of custom-designed pieces. "Customers realize when you create a piece of jewelry specifically for a loved one or to celebrate a special time in your life it means so much more. We're here to remind our customers it doesn't have to cost more. And that means -- in our Jewelry of Your Dreams Design Contest -- everyone really wins."

For more information and complete contest rules, visit the Custom Jewelry design Contest gallery. For assistance in buying jewelry or placing a custom order, call (888) 724-8222 or visit the Joseph Schubach Jewelers website.

About Joseph Schubach Jewelers

Headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., Joseph Schubach Jewelers specializes in Web-based diamond, moissanite and other diamond alternative jewelry sales worldwide. Family-owned since 1910, the company operates www.Schubach.com, the Internet's leading retail Web site for moissanite jewelry like moissanite rings, earrings, pendants and custom items, as well as natural diamonds, Gemesis created diamonds, gemstones and precious metals like platinum, titanium, tungsten and palladium wedding bands.

Joseph Schubach Jewelers is led by CEO and head jeweler Joseph Schubach, who represents the third generation of fine jewelers in the Schubach family. For more information about Joseph Schubach, diamonds or diamond alternatives, visit the company's Web site or call (888) 724-8222.

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