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Pick of the Week – Volume Six

July 9, 2020July 8, 2020 by Joden Girl

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Baubles and Bling with Unbelievable Pricing

I am often amazed at how a truly extraordinary piece of jewelry can occasionally be overlooked amid our vast inventory. It’s no secret that the cases at Joden are overflowing with treasures of all varieties… antique, estate, and modern. Perhaps you’ll remember that some of the most rare and unique items are often scooped up and squirreled away… it’s a private collection called Joe’s Special Box. For more than two years, I have shared my favorite pieces from this collection in a blog bearing the same name.

The sixth edition of The Pick of the Week was an earlier personal favorite of mine… Joe’s Special Box – Volume 11. Initially I found myself drawn to the charming appearance of the navette-shaped onyx adorned with a delicate seed pearl and rose-cut diamond flower.

Then I experienced a bit of sticker shock upon learning that this deceptively simple ring was priced at $1,380.00. I questioned Joe about it and discovered the laborious techniques involved in hand-crafting this Victorian beauty including a time-honored art called trumming.

As hard as it is for me to believe, somehow this ring still hasn’t found it’s forever home. That made it a perfect fit for the Pick of the Week! Painstakingly crafted from a singular piece of 18 karat rosy gold, this triple-split shank gem with seed pearl and rose cut diamond trim is up for grabs. Originally priced at $1,380.00 on our site, this baby has been reduced to just $980! Don’t miss out on this short-term deal – the special pricing is available for just one week. You deserve a bit of retail therapy – go to our site and grab it!

“You can go to our site and look, then come to Joden and touch.”

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe and Shelly Isacco

Pick of the Week – Volume Five

July 6, 2020July 3, 2020 by Joden Girl

Joden Girl

Baubles and Bling with Unbelievable Pricing

At Joden, we have a bit of everything… antique, estate, and modern. You may be wondering what the difference is between each of these categories. For a piece of jewelry to be considered “antique”, it has to be over one hundred years old. Modern jewelry is pristine and new – either hand-crafted in our expert shop or purchased direct from the manufacturer. Estate jewelry is everything in between… another way to describe it would be “pre-owned”. It can be a bit confusing – but we’re here to answer all your questions.

Much of our inventory at Joden is estate – filled with everything from Art Deco, Retro and Mid-Century Modern to pre-owned beauties priced to sell. That’s what we have today… a unique find at a price you can’t resist. Allow me to introduce you to the “Pick of the Week”!

Everything about this bridal set is non-traditional and yet classic at the same time. Both the engagement ring and contoured wedding band are crafted from a silvery white metal that doesn’t tarnish and never needs to be rhodium plated. You are probably thinking platinum, however these beauties are made from palladium!

Next, let’s talk about those gemstones! The center is an octagonal modified brilliant blue sapphire. This subtle stunner packs quite a punch. Certified by the Gemological Institute of America, the sapphire is unheated – a rare quality that greatly increases the value of this cerulean stone. In the United States, diamond is widely accepted as THE engagement stone of choice, however, in the United Kingdom… sapphire is the coveted favorite. This particular stone weighs 1.44 carats and brings an element of unexpected allure to this bridal set.

Another unique anomaly about this ring are those side stones. Due to their vibrant colorless nature, you’re probably guessing that they’re diamonds. However, you would be mistaken. This matched pair of sparklers are actually white sapphires! I adore each and every uncommon element of these rings. Originally priced at $6,300 – our Pick of the Week is now available for only $3,750.00!!! If you’re in the market for an exclusive engagement ring for your one-and-only… this is it!

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

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe and Shelly Isacco

The Comet and the Moon

July 3, 2020 by Joden Girl

Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling and Celestial Things

“Tell me,” said the comet as it whooshed past the moon’s pale face

“Who do you look so sulky as you make your way through space?”

“You will sulk as well,” the moon said If you were doomed like me,

To always plod the same path in chains of gravity.

You are free to flair and sizzle, you roam like rockets do,

While I am stuck here in the orbit of the Earth….. I envy you.

Once things were better – spacemen came up to float and walk and scratch my back.

Now life’s too dull “So comet, stay and talk.” The comet didn’t answer.

Already it had gone to wag its tail round Venus while the moon trudged on.

– Richard Edwards

This brooch by Kieselstein-Cord is a full color representation of the poem by Richard Edwards. Made entirely of 18 karat yellow gold, the glowing diamond comet whooshes past the moon’s face. And what a face it is, contemplative and serene. Or perhaps like the one described by Edwards, is this celestial being sulking? Is the moon envious of the free-spirited comet?

Created in 1985, the artist applied a bisque finish to the surface of the gold; it softens the overall feel of the piece. The only shine is provided by the .50 carat of round brilliants pavé set into the surface of the comet. Kieselstein-Cord is a force to be reckoned with in the world of design and fashion. His award-winning pieces have earned him the attention of a long line of A-listers. This otherworldly estate gem is available now on our site for just $1,750.00.

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

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

Baubles and Bling with Unbelievable Pricing

Baubles and Bling with Unbelievable Pricing

Baubles, Bling and Celestial Things

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