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Joe’s Special Box – Volume 109

April 10, 2020 by Joden Girl

Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling, and A Collector’s Things

Ah, Edwardian. Sigh. It’s just so swoon-worthy. Albeit brief, this period in jewelry history produced some of the most beautiful pieces of the 1900’s. Characterized by intricate lacy designs and glittering diamonds, jewels of the early 20th century are more than just collectible; they’re also some of the most wearable pieces of antique jewelry. These gems will blend seamlessly into your wardrobe like your favorite pair of jeans.

A fourteen karat yellow gold shank is crowned with a palladium setting featuring a cluster of nine European Cut diamonds. These sparkling beauties are carefully nestled into a cluster style that seems to combine botanical elements with a subtle honeycomb pattern. Totaling more than 1.50 carats, each diamond is accented by a milgrain edge. It’s a technique achieved by utilizing a knurling tool to create tiny beads of palladium in perfect rows and is found often in antique jewelry.

This Edwardian stunner is ultra low profile, with the top of the ring sitting on the finger. Streamlined styles like this are timeless and able to worn every day. Moderately priced at $3,250, this ring is available now from Joe’s Special Box.

Call 1-800-747-7552 to make it yours.

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

The Easter Egg

April 10, 2020 by Joden Girl

Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling and Resurrected Things

This week, Holy Week, children all around the world will be decorating eggs. These eggs will be dyed and painted. Some will have names and pictures drawn with crayon while others will have a brightly colored array of stickers on them. Little boys and girls will carefully tuck them into baskets filled with grass; anxiously awaiting that special someone… Jesus.

But Easter eggs aren’t just for coloring and eating. This age old symbol of new life and rebirth has been used to celebrate this joyous holiday for hundreds of years. The hard shell is thought to represent the sealed tomb where the body of Jesus was laid after the crucifixion. The breaking of that shell symbolizes the opening of the tomb and the resurrection of Christ.

I couldn’t think of a more appropriate piece to share with you today than this sweet little glass egg. This incredibly rare piece is a favorite of Joe’s. When I asked him about it, he said it’s the only one he ever saw. He feels it’s probably French and dates back to the Art Nouveau period. The outer shell separates into two halves, a base and a lid. The surface is etched with a leaf-like pattern. When the lid is lifted, this amber colored center is revealed.

It’s a ring! A lovely golden colored glass ring! It features a high rounded top with a pattern of white enameled flowered cut into the surface. These five-petaled blossoms encircle the top, with their stems vining down the shoulders. It’s absolutely enchanting. This diminutive beauty is a size 5.25 and much like Cinderella’s slipper, it must be a perfect fit – available now for $680.00.

Jesus said to her “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies;

and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?” -John 11:25

♥♥♥♥♥

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

Joe’s Special Box – Volume 108

April 1, 2020 by Joden Girl

Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling, and A Collector’s Things

Perhaps one of the most beloved types of jewelry is the locket. Tracing its origin back to the Middle Ages, this descendant of the amulet is a treasured heirloom for many. Most early lockets were crafted from precious metal and featured a compartment often used for very practical purposes. Necessities like herbs and medicine were sometimes kept inside, some held a tiny piece of perfumed fabric that women held to their nose to protect from offensive odors – and rumor has it that a few even contained a small amount of poison!

By the 1600’s, lockets had evolved a bit and were primarily used as a memorial. A picture or lock of hair was often kept safe inside. The Victorian Era (1837-1901) brought us the version of this popular pendant that we know today. Tiny slivers of glass were fitted to each half of this hinged necklace to add a layer of protection to the treasured held within.

Joe’s Special Box offers a variety of these vintage beauties, each one more unique than the last. Here, we have a remarkable trio. First, from the late Victorian Era, is a mourning locket. Both the front and back are completely encapsulated in black enamel with a delicate seed-pearl accented design – priced at $1,375.00.

Next, is a heavily engraved yellow gold charmer. This botanical pattern features turquoise blue enamel flowers and vines. It is suspended from an authentic antique rolo-link chain and is available for $1,650.00.

And finally is this vision of bright blue loveliness. The front side of this piece is decorated with a floral spray. The tiny leaves are outlined with black enamel and miniature pearl blossoms. It slides on a silky smooth snake chain and is priced at $1,750.00.

If you’re sentimental like the Victorians were and have always wanted a keepsake locket, don’t let these pass you by! Call us at 1-800-747-7552 to purchase today.

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

Baubles, Bling, and A Collector’s Things

Baubles, Bling and Resurrected Things

Baubles, Bling, and A Collector’s Things

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