Month: June 2018

Decisions, Decisions

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Baubles, Bling, and Questionable Things

We all know that I’m a fan of conversion jewelry (last weeks bow necklace!) – but even I second guess myself occasionally…  Are some pieces best left alone?  Original?  Take the above pictured Art Deco cuff links, for example.  They’re lovely.  And pristine.  Made in the 1920’s from an unbeatable trio of platinum, black onyx, and dazzling diamonds – they would add instant style to the french cuffs of any shirt.  However, I can’t help but imagine those little beauties dangling from my earlobes!  We have made some incredible cuff link conversion earrings…

 

The Joden inventory is stacked with at least 100 pairs of really great cuff links, but the customers who are buying them are few and far between.  That leaves me to ponder, cuff links or earrings?

What side of the fence do you fall on?  Are you a purist – with your vote leaning toward keeping them authentic cufflinks?  Or perhaps you’re vote is for re-purposing – giving new life to something that is longer useful?  I can’t wait to see how it all shakes out! 

Cast your vote now by sending me an email to carrie@joden.com.

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Shelly Isacco

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Joe’s Special Box – Volume 14

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Baubles, Bling, and A Collector’s Things

This sweet little pendant is the epitome of everything that “Joe’s Special Box” was meant to be.  Measuring just over 1.5 inches, it is darling from the top of the bail to the bottom of that tiny gold ball.  Nothing draws me in like floral details – and this pendant features two.  The 14 karat yellow gold frame focuses on an intricately carved blossom at the 6:00 o’clock mark.  Pair this with the five-petaled red and white enameled bud in the center of the piece, and it’s a duo that’s tough to beat.  A pop of black enamel provides the perfect backdrop for these floral accents.  Moderately priced at just $375, this Victorian beauty is the perfect summer accessory.  

Go to our site and make it yours!

Written by Carrie Martin

Photo by Shelly Isacco

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Joe’s Special Box – Volume 13

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Baubles, Bling, and A Collector’s Things

This week, I uncovered a pair of unique modern rings, both signed “Luna Felix” – a world renowned jeweler made famous for her abstract designs and unusual gemstone choices.

Handcrafted from a brassy 22 karat yellow gold, this triple-banded open-shank ring features one rough diamond as the center stone.  The stone is in it’s original state, just as it was when it came out of the ground.  The band of gold housing this natural beauty is decorated with an Old World technique called granulation – tiny beads of gold cover the surface of the bezel.  This Etruscan revival styled knock-out can be yours for just $1500.

If one is good, two is better…  the perfect complement for the split shank Luna Felix stunner is this exceptional enchantress.  Evoking images of ancient Egyptian pyramids, the monolithic center is crowned by a singular square sapphire.  A snake-like band of woven gold creates a flexible silken shank… priced well at $800.

While most of the pieces in Joe’s Special Box are vintage treasures, I was not surprised to find these two modern gems.  Their exquisite craftsmanship and unmatched quality make them truly special indeed.  

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Shelly Isacco

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