Holiday Halos

Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling, and Illuminated Things

From the time I was a very little girl, we watched the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade…  favorite characters filled floats, danced along with marching bands, and even floated high above the New York skyline in the form of oversize balloons.  Every year, the parade ends the same way…  a joyful arrival of Santa Claus.  This momentous occasion officially signals the end of one holiday and the beginning of the next – Christmas.  

Only in America have we added in a couple of extra celebratory days…  Black Friday and Small Business Saturday.  Retailers across the United States open at crazy hours, offering deals on all the hottest items.  I absolutely LOVE Black Friday shopping.  My mom and I spend the day going from store to store, checking out anything and everything we see.  We will catch each other up on our lives, chat about all the bizarre things going on around us and we will laugh.  A lot.  There will be a long, leisurely lunch and eventually we will head home.  The back of the car will be filled to overflowing with gifts for everyone on our list.  But the real treasure of the day for me is the time spent with my mom.  

At Joden, we have decided to join the masses and have a little Black Friday fun!  Three diamond engagement rings are available at unbelievable prices! 

First is this gem.  Made from 18 karat white gold in a classic halo style, this ring features a cushion-cut diamond as the center stone.  This ring (and the other two) have been certified by the International Gemological Institute of America (I.G.I.)…  the center stone weighs 1.60 carats.  Surrounding it are 58 round brilliant diamonds and two square diamonds that have a combined weight of .40 carat.  That’s 2.00 carats of total diamond weight!  The certificate values the ring at $12,150.00.  Today, we are offering it for $6,250.00!

Or do you prefer a round diamond?  If you answered yes, then this is the ring for you!  This “Simon G” original ring is crafted from 18 karat white gold and contains one round brilliant diamond in the center.  This diamond weighs exactly 1.00 carat.  Micro pavé set into the halo and split shank design is an additional 152 round diamonds that have a combined weight of .62 carat.  This beauty has been valued at $7,720.00…  but you can take it home for just $3,420.00.

Finally, my favorite of the three…  a glorious pear-brilliant diamond nestled in an 18 karat white gold ring.  This diamond weighs 1.04 carats and is a real showstopper.  The color grade of the center stone is E-F, and the clarity grade is VS2-SI1.  Tiny round diamond trim envelopes the pear shape (34 stones to be exact) for an added .37 carats of bling.  Fancy shapes have surged in popularity this year, and when you look at this beauty, it’s easy to see why.  Appraised for $12,035.00 – available now for only $6,880!  

So, today, on the busiest shopping day of the year (while I am at shopping til I drop) – be sure to stop by Joden and check these bodacious bargains out for yourself.  Financing is available!  And drop in on Small Business Saturday as well…  the first 50 customers will receive a complimentary coffee cup.  We’ll even fill it up for you! 

“You can go to the mall and look, or come to Joden and save BIG!”

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

Joe’s Special Box – Volume 90

Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling, and A Collector’s Things

Do you love giving and receiving jewelry but aren’t sure what to get?  For the next three weeks, we are sharing our Holiday Gift Guide.  Every piece will be listed on our site.  This week’s theme is rose gold – this caché of treasures is loaded with gift worthy items including these two beauties from Joe’s Special Box.   

This pair of Victorian rings have some striking similarities.  Each one was made near the end of the 19th century, approximately 1885.  They both feature artfully engraved patterns that are accented with tiny beaded edges and they both have diamond centers. 

Fourteen karat rosy gold has been hand sculpted into this beautifully feminine solitaire diamond ring.  Six claw-style prongs hold the .25 carat Old European Cut diamond in place.  Trumpet belled shoulders fade into a delicately etched shank.  This super sweet gem would make an ideal engagement ring – it’s available now for $675.00.

Also crafted from 14 karat rosy gold, this unisex band ring showcases textural patterns on the shoulders.  A botanical vibe combines with linear patterning to create a unique find.  Add in a tiny diamond center, and it’s absolute perfection.  Someone on your list would love this antique beauty for just $240.00

Tune in every Monday and Friday to see what else pops up on the Joden Gift Guide!  Who needs elves when you have us?  

“Go to our site and look, then come to Joden and touch.”

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

His and Hers – Volume Four

Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling, and Twinning Things

One of my most beloved aspects of vintage jewelry is the symbolism.  Nearly everything had a deeper meaning – including the deceptively simple buckle ring.  This stylistically classic design has been a popular choice for centuries, dating back as far as the early 1800’s.  

Popularity of this significant piece of jewelry surged when Queen Victorian began wearing her own buckle ring.  Apparently, Victoria wore the ring to represent her membership in the Order of the Garter.  This organization was founded in 1348 and still exists today.  It is the most senior Order of Chivalry in Britain and the members are most often recognized for their public service.  This is the symbol of the order…

As you can see, the primary focus is a vibrant blue belt, solidly clasped through a golden buckle…  hence, Victoria’s public wearing of a buckle ring.  In typical Victorian fashion, there were multiple reasons to sport one of these iconic rings.  The belt and buckle has long been indicative of the binding love between the giver and receiver of the ring.  There is a continuous loop formed when the belt threads through the buckle – it’s eternal.  

Often the pair wearing the rings were said to be as well matched as a belt and it’s buckle.  This week, we have a pair of these beauties.  Ours date to the Retro period – the 1940’s.  This era is remembered as being a fusion of futuristic vision with the sentimentality of previous periods.  Both pieces feature a striking combination of a white gold buckle mated with a yellow gold belt, although the ladies band is 18 karat while the mens is 14 karat.  Further similarities include vivid ruby trim and a high polish finish.  

Sometimes, these rings also took the form of mourning jewelry, or more accurately, remembrance jewelry.  After the death of a loved one, often the remaining family would wear a buckle ring to symbolize the never-ending connection to the deceased.  The unbroken circle of the band provided a much needed visual reminder of the enduring memory.  

It’s impossible to say whether these two rings were worn by a husband and wife or by complete strangers.  And it doesn’t matter who will wear them now…  what really matters is what they will represent – an unbreakable bond of eternal love.  Make one or both of them yours now.  The ladies buckle ring is available for just $675, and the mens for $1,350.

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

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

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