Pick of the Week – Volume 49

Joden Girl

Baubles and Bling with Unbelievable Pricing

As we continue to re-visit previously featured Picks of the Week, we couldn’t resist this lovely pairing.  We’ll call it “Yellow Gold, Two Ways.”  Both rings are made from the rich warm tones of 18 karat yellow gold but one ring is vintage and one is vintage-inspired. 

This ring brings to life all the beauty of the Art Nouveau era in a new and modern ring.  With a pair of six-petaled blossoms etched onto the outside edges of the ring, it offers subtle botanical ambiance.  The entire top half of the ring is decorated with a deeply etched swirled pattern.  It cascades down the shoulders, encapsulating two tiny diamond sections.  There are six single cut diamonds in total – three on the left and three on the right.  The crowning glory of the ring is a .76 carat Old European Cut diamond.  Unlike the mounting (brand new with Art Nouveau design influences), this diamond is an authentic old stone.  It completes the design to perfection.  Originally priced at $5,000 – this ring has a featured Pick of the Week price of just $3,675.00.

This primitive piece is a true antique.  Hallmarks inside the shank of the ring ascertain that the ring was made during the 1860’s.. over 160 years ago.  It’s in remarkable condition and features a table cut diamond in the center, a cut more commonly used in the 1700-1800’s.  This uniquely faceted diamond is quite deep and weighs 1.00 carat.  Surrounding this diamond, in a square-shaped halo, are an additional twenty stones.  These rose cuts have a combined weight of .30 carat.  Because this ring is made from 18 karat gold, which tends to be soft, the surface is etched with countless tiny scratches giving the piece a lovely patina – a favorite detail of ours.  Initially priced at $5,350.00 – this ring has been price-reduced to just $4,770.00!

A pair of rings like this make it difficult to decide…  true vintage or vintage-inspired?  If it’s the right ring, perhaps it doesn’t matter at all. 

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

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

Birthstone Blowout

Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling and Sapphire Things

With September wrapping up, we would be remiss if we didn’t showcase a fantastic sapphire piece.  Birthstones have existed in some form or another since biblical times, although the official American list wasn’t established until 1912.  The National Association of Jewelers met and created the list that we still use to this day with a couple minor additions along the way. 

Originally believed to provide the wearer with protective powers, birthstones are often used to create personalized jewelry and multi-colored family jewelry. 

Even though I am a May baby, sapphire has always been my favorite gemstone.  It forms naturally in every color of the rainbow, except red – although blue sapphires are the most well known.  It’s a durable stone, able to worn every day. 

We recently acquired this unique piece.  Made entirely of silver from end to end, this vintage bracelet features an alternating pattern of sapphires and diamonds.  The sapphires are round  in shape with a lovely cornflower blue hue.  Each one is held with four individual prongs.  Ninety stones total 12.00 carats of well-matched beauty.  Interspersed with the sapphires are forty-five round brilliant diamonds.  Every diamond is nestled within an east-west oriented heart-shaped setting that radiates out from the center sapphire.  The diamonds have a combined weight of 2.50 carats.  

This Mid Century gem is quite impressive on the wrist.  Measuring half an inch in width and 7.25 inches in length, this bracelet shimmers and shines from every angle.  Originally priced at $4500 – we are offering it now at an unbelievable blow-out deal.  With a 50% savings, this bold statement bracelet is available now for just $2,250.00!  Not yet on our site, give us a call or stop by to make it yours today!

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

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

Joe’s Special Box – Volume 134

Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling, and A Collector’s Things

For most of us, life isn’t quiet and relaxed.  Often, it’s busy and chaotic overflowing with our careers, errands, trips to the gym, laundry, yard work and the list goes on.  The daily grind isn’t always jewelry friendly.  Many of the tasks that we take on each day can be hard on our treasured gems.  

Jewelry, when properly cared for, is an heirloom that can last for multiple generations.  Simple practices can extend the life of your jewels…

  • Don’t wear your rings to the gym.
  • Don’t wear your rings while doing manual labor, including gardening and yard work.
  • Know what gems are suited for daily wear and what ones are not.
  • Have your jewelry cleaned and checked routinely (twice a year) by a qualified jeweler.

Some of my personal habits include taking off all my jewelry as soon as I get home from work.  I have a little dish in the family room that holds my rings.  This also ensures that I don’t leave them laying in random other spots around the house.  On the weekend, I often only wear my wedding band.  It’s a quick and easy choice for football games, grocery shopping and hanging around the house.  It also saves wear and tear on my vintage engagement ring and diamond anniversary band.  I highly recommend having a beautiful and wearable alternative ring that can be worn in most situations.

This Victorian band is an ideal choice.  Having already withstood more than a hundred years of wear, this ring is in excellent condition.  Made from 18 karat yellow gold, the band is a medium width with a nice heft.  The low profile appeal offers simple etched patterns on each shoulder.  Nestled deep into the surface of the ring are three deep red rubies and two tiny diamonds.  Both stones are ideal for daily wear.  With regular maintenance, this is a piece that can bring joy for generations yet to come.  It’s priced at just $1,350.00 and is available in our showroom now.  

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

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

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