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Joe’s Special Box – Volume 83

October 9, 2019 by Joden Girl

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Baubles, Bling, and A Collector’s Things

Last week, I shared two rings that made the “Top Ten Rings Available at Joden” list compiled by renowned jewelry blogger Danielle Miele. Her popular column often inspires me to look at jewelry and gemstones in a new light. She selected a jade beauty, noting that she has been obsessed with the green stone lately.

This elongated Art Nouveau stunner was Danielle’s pick. Made from swirling golden vines that surround a bezel set bright green jade center, it is the ideal ornamentation for a middle finger. A pair of old cut diamonds add the tiniest bit of sparkle, the ring is priced at $2000.00. I’ve never been a jade girl and I have passed over this ring in Joe’s Special Box a million times… tossed it aside in favor of something more appealing to me. But when I found out it made the list, I gave it a chance. It’s really grown on me… so much so that I sought out another one.

This little charmer is my pick (also from Joe’s Special Box). It’s made from 22 karat yellow gold (the bright color is to die for!) with an intricate pattern of s-shaped swirls that create the gallery under the center stone. The color of the lovely cabochon jade is what hooked me… it’s a glorious marbling of apple green with a darker grass green. And when I slid it onto my finger, it fit perfectly. I have to admit, I’m a sucker for that. I have been wearing it the entire time I have been writing. I love that after over twenty years in the jewelry industry, I can still find a new inspiration. So, thank you Danielle – you’ve converted me into a jade lover! Take it home today for $2250.00.

“You can go to a museum and look, or come to us and touch.”

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

Oh The Places We’ve Been

October 9, 2019 by Joden Girl

Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling, and Remembering Things

Every year we take a family vacation. Most of those trips have been to a beach on the east coast – Hilton Head, the Outer Banks, and Ocean City. My boys have been swimming in the Atlantic Ocean since they were three years old. My favorite souvenirs are always the memories made… long, luxurious days spent baking in the hot summer sun and warm nights walking the shoreline, chasing crabs by the glow of a flashlight and collecting shells of all shapes and sizes.

Popular beach resorts are packed with shops – both small and large, filled to overflowing with trinkets. There are graphic T-shirts, hats, and boogie boards. Saltwater taffy, beach towels, and hermit crabs are there for the taking. Vacationers are lined up, wallets open to purchase these small mementos. Even now, in the digital age, we are anxious for more than photos to preserve our memories… we want something to hold in our hands, a keepsake.

Victorians had the same habit. In the middle to late 1800’s, travel became easier and more affordable. People were visiting foreign countries, exploring the world more than ever before. And of course, they too wanted a token of remembrance, like this bracelet…

Carefully crafted from two parallel rows of interlocking 18 karat yellow curb links, this is the ultimate in vacation memorabilia. Eight sculpted letters are evenly spaced across the length of the piece, spelling out the word “souvenir“. This French word, which most of us are familiar with, means remember or memory. The characters are quite elaborate featuring scalloped ends and floral-like embellishments.

I love the clasp – it springs opens with a simple pull of the pin. Each triangular half has been etched with an initial, an “M” and a “K”. These arguably represent the first and last name of the owner. The final detail, and perhaps my favorite part, is a small charm that dangles from the safety chain. It’s a tiny golden acorn – a noted symbol of immortality. Perhaps the acorn means that the wearer wished for the memories to last forever. ♥. Make some memories of your own with this piece for just $2,600.00.

“You can go to a museum and look, or come to Joden and touch.”

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

Joe’s Special Box – Volume 82

October 2, 2019 by Joden Girl

Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling, and A Collector’s Things

This week’s edition of Joe’s Special Box is so EXTRA! Not only were these two beauties hand-selected by Joe, they were also among the “Top Ten of the Best Rings Available at Joden“! In August, we collaborated with the hottest jewelry blogger in America, Danielle Miele. She is the author of Gem Gossip – a spirited dialogue featuring the best of the best in fine jewelry.

Danielle got a first hand glimpse at the treasure trove that is Joe’s Special Box. Concentrating only on rings, she selected ten beauties! These two feel like they belong together… let’s check out this charmer. An Edwardian dream, this freeform ring features 28 rose cut diamonds and a singular natural pearl. It’s elegance with a bit of flair. Moderately priced at $1300, we couldn’t resist it and neither should you!

Speaking of Edwardian elegance… I mean, HELLO! A spiderweb of filigree creates a haven for a series of six bezel set Old European Cut diamonds. Additionally, there are four more diamonds set into the triangular shaped corner embellishment. One delightfully creamy pearl sits center stage – caught in the web of this bold ring. I love it on an index or middle finger – it’s a perfect right hand ring for only $3450.00.

Go give Danielle some love and then visit us at Joden where the choices are only limited by your imagination.

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

Baubles, Bling, and A Collector’s Things

Baubles, Bling, and Remembering Things

Baubles, Bling, and A Collector’s Things

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