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Natural Beauty

July 9, 2021 by Joden Girl

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Baubles, Bling and Enchanting Things

Near the end of the Victorian era, a new style began to emerge. Offering an organic flair with flowing lines and soft feminine appeal, the Art Nouveau era boasts some of the finest jewelry from the turn of the century. With celebrated artisans like René Lalique leading the way, the world was captivated by these visual masterpieces.

Reveling in nature, this era honored all the fine points of our environment. From the tiniest of blossoms to the most voluptuous flower – these elements have been forever captured in the true artistry of the Art Nouveau era.

This stately piece is an Art Nouveau dream. Made from multicolored gold, this brooch is full of charming details. Made in three-dimensional style, each element rises off the surface. Creating the perfect blue sky background is a smooth bright oval turquoise. Hovering above a rose, yellow and green gold flower is a butterfly. The detail of this insect is incredible… from the tip of the antennae to the spots on the wings, he is quite impressive.

Every inch of this grand beauty showcases the magic of the Art Nouveau period. There are various different flowers and leaves – each one more lovely than the last. Three Old Mne Cut diamonds are featured, one at the top and two at the base. These three diamonds have a combined weight of approximately .50 carat. Gemstones and diamonds were used sparingly in this era, allowing the gold work to shine.

A hair receiver completes the back. With the original silken blue fabric still held within, this compartment remains unused. Moderately priced at $6500, this magnificent work of art is available now.

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

Ownership possibilities available.

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

Pick of the Week – Volume 43

July 3, 2021 by Joden Girl

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Baubles and Bling with Unbelievable Pricing

We introduced these beauties about three years ago… crafted from 14 karat gold in the mid-1900’s, these earrings were originally made for a baby. Unique features such as short threaded posts and safety backs were a clear signal that these petite jewels were meant to worn by an infant or toddler.

As sweet as they were, there were a couple minute details that bugged us. Here are some before pictures. Do you see what we saw?

The color of the gold didn’t match… one earring was a touch more rosy than the other. Plus, those posts were SO short! We weighed the options:

Was it better to keep them original and wait for that one perfect customer?
Or was it better to switch the posts and polish the earrings so that they matched?

Dana and I made an executive decision and chose option two. Check out the subtle transformation…

By switching to standard length friction posts and backs, these beauties can now be worn by anyone. With thirty years of expertise, our in-house jeweler applied a very light polish and brought the earrings back to their original matched finish. A couple small tweaks have taken these vintage gems from a “hard sale” to simple and effortless.

Two round diamonds are nestled within square milgrain-edged borders. With a combined weight of .40 carat, these diamonds are further enhanced with subtle engraved patterns on the surrounding gold margins. With more to offer than typical diamond stud earrings, these sweet gems have us completely enchanted.

We revamped the pricing as well. Previously listed for $1,100.00, we are now offering them for just $775.00! Click the photos to check them out on our site. Vintage diamond earrings are tough to find – don’t let these ones pass you by. Nab them while you can!

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

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

In Black and White

July 2, 2021 by Joden Girl

Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling and 1920’s Thing

It was an era that celebrated the beauty of black and white. The 1920’s brought us some of the very best things in this classic color combination… from the first electronic television to some of the finest jewelry that the Art Deco period had to offer. Philo Farnsworth introduced a unique invention that scanned images with a beam of electrons… the predecessor to modern television. Albeit primitive, this 21-year old entrepreneur opened an entirely new world that most had never dreamed of. American jewelers were also presenting a new style – one that balanced the elegance of the previous years with a whisper of the grandeur yet to come.

The Art Deco era was one of the few times that Americans produced jewelry that was among the finest in the world. Although some characteristics of Edwardian jewelry were beginning to fade, some stayed strong in the early 1920’s. Pre-1925, the trend remained feminine and graceful… like this lovely bracelet.

Black and white was a favorite color scheme of the era – onyx combines perfectly with diamonds and/or crystal to achieve this timeless style. Here, a 14 karat white gold frame is topped with a thin platinum layer. Eight round links of alternating sizes create the subtle appeal of this beauty. Frosted and carved rock crystal rotates with onyx centers; each is surrounded by intricately engraved bezels. Beaded milgrain borders soften the look. Four small diamonds add the tiniest hint of sparkle… each one is set in the center of the crystal links.

This early Art Deco bit of arm candy is in pristine condition. It’s the ideal addition to your jewelry box.. it can be worn daily. Strong enough to stand alone but still able to be stacked with one or two of your go-to bracelets, this classic beauty is too good to pass up. It’s moderately priced at $2,840.00. If you’re a fan of black and white pieces from the Art Deco era, you’re among the many. As soon as we get one of these gems, it flies out the door! Don’t let this one pass you by.

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

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

Baubles, Bling and Enchanting Things

Baubles and Bling with Unbelievable Pricing

Baubles, Bling and 1920’s Thing

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