Jules R Schubot Jewellers
Schubot Jewellers, was founded in 1917 by Jules R. Schubot (the father of Douglas Schubot, Chairman, and grandfather of Brian Schubot, President). Schubot is a fine jewelry dealer in the Detroit area and carries jewelry designers whose work is known internationally. The company only carries designer 18k to 24k gold or platinum, and only high quality diamonds.
History
Jules Schubot started as an usher at the historic Bonstelle Theatre in downtown Detroit. He worked out a relationship with another jeweler where he would take a selection of the jeweler's merchandise backstage and sell it to the performers coming to town and frequently procured jewelry and gifts for the celebrities. This helped him find work at jewelry stores in the hub of Detroit commerce, eventually venturing out on his own in 1917. From there it continued to grow, and Jules developed relationships with celebrities including Tony Martin, who introduced him to Frank Sinatra and Joan Crawford.
Jules philosophy quickly made him the jeweller for a new class of customer - the corporate captains who flexed Detroit's industrial might. Customers knew that a purchase from Jules meant not only that it was stylish, but it also had enduring value.
Jules' son, Douglas, joined the firm in the late 1940s, spending every school vacation working for his father. He took over as president in 1970, and he and his wife, Sydell, continued the family tradition.
Extending the family involvement to a third generation, Douglas and Sydell's son, Brian, a Graduate Gemologist and a Certified Gemologist Appraiser, joined the family business in 1985. Brian, his wife Michele, and their two children promise to continue the Schubot legacy into the next millennium.
Film
Jules became friends with many famous celebrities of the time. He and his wife became close to actor Tony Martin and Tony's wife, actress Cyd Charisse. In the 1958 movie Party Girl Cyd wore a diamond necklace designed by Jules for the role.
Designers
Schubot carries many one of a kind pieces, and carries a wide variety of high end Designer Jewelry, including:
Carrera y Carrera
Henry Dunay
Michael Bondanza
New Italian Art
D'Annunzio
Gurhan
La Nouvellebague
Accreditations
Jules R. Schubot Jewellers is an accredited member of these organizations.
American Gem Society
The American Watch Guild (Brian Schubot member of Advisory Board)
Jewelers of America
The Diamond Dealers Club of New York
Michigan Retailers Association (Douglas Schubot member of Board of Directors)
Greater Detroit Chamber
Troy Chamber of Commerce
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