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A Pop of Color

September 16, 2023December 10, 2021 by Joden Girl

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Baubles, Bling and a Dazzling Ring

Tonight, when I showed my husband the piece for this blog, he remarked (with a bit of shock) on how shiny and sparkly it was. I handed it to him so he could get a closer look. With a little assistance from a small maglite, he was mesmerized by the light dancing across the diamond. It’s truly hypnotic.

I knew this ring was special from the moment I first saw it. Then, it was a semi-mounting – with no center stone. I loved the combination of the cool gray tone of the platinum and the rich red hue of the calibré-cut rubies – a perfect pairing. Offering a pop of color, those twenty-five cherry red gemstones have a combined weight of .50 carat. Six Old European cut diamonds are nestled into the narrow shoulders of the Art Deco inspired design. Just a whisper of sparkle, these tiny diamonds have a weight of just .11 carat.

Each of these details help to create the ideal setting for the center diamond, selected and set in our on-premises shop. It’s a bright 1.88 carat round brilliant dazzler. It’s bezel set within a milgrain-accented band of platinum. The color grade of the diamond is slightly tinted (L-M) and it’s exceptionally clean (VVS1-2 in clarity).

Shown from behind, you can appreciate the hand-pierced pattern that forms the under gallery of the ring. Not just decorative, these artistic cutouts are every bit as functional as they are fashionable. They allow light to pass beneath the diamond and they also make it possible to keep the stone clean. Accompanied by a report from the International Gemological Institute of America (note how the Report Number is engraved inside the shank of the ring), this beauty has a retail replacement value of $17,915.00.

Catching my eye is one thing. Catching the eye of my husband is quite another. His attention is usually reserved for fast cars, vintage trucks and me (of course). If he’s dazzled, you will be blown away. Come and see the magic for yourself – it’s available now for just $12,800.00.

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

What’s New – Volume 6

December 6, 2021 by Joden Girl

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Baubles, Bling, and The Latest Things

These earrings are like, so totally tubular! They prove that the saying is true… everything old eventually becomes new again. And while I don’t know if sky-high bangs and Aquanet are in my future, there’s no doubt that eighties bling is back!

Fashionistas and style icons everywhere are bringing back bold gold chains and stacks of bangle bracelets. Say goodbye to tiny, discreet necklaces and dainty diamond rings. Right now, it’s all about large, distinctive pieces that make a statement.

Made from 18 karat yellow gold, these audacious earrings are so much fun. Triangular in shape, they are bright and daring… definitely not for shrinking violets! Measuring about an inch in diameter, they feature three insets of pavé diamonds in each one. These seventy-two round brilliant diamonds have a combined weight of approximately 3.00 carats. Sparkling with every turn of your head, the average color grade of the diamonds is I and average clarity grade is VS.

Shown from behind, even the back portion is decorative… the open design helps to lighten the earring to make it more wearable and also mimics the shape and pattern of the front side. Currently able to be born on pierced or non-pierced ears, these modern gems clasp with secure fold-over backs. Posts could be added but are not necessary.

These large and dramatic earrings from the 1980’s are just the bit of retro radiance that you need in your life. Pair them with your favorite holiday dress or amp up your ugly Christmas sweater game with these bodacious beauties for just $3,200.00.

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

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

An Olive Branch

December 4, 2021 by Joden Girl

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Baubles, Bling and the Season of Hope

The Christmas holidays are a celebration of the birth of Jesus, the Son of God. In the coming weeks, we will prepare to rejoice in the miracle of His humble beginnings while also anticipating the second coming. The advent season is a time of reflection and quiet joy.

Just this week, I discovered a brooch that brought to mind another of God’s promises.

“Then he sent forth a dove from him, to see if the waters had subsided from the face of the ground. But the dove found no place to set her foot, and she returned to him to the ark, for the waters were still on the face of the whole earth. So he put out his hand and took her and brought her into the ark with him. He waited another seven days, and again he sent forth the dove out of the ark. And the dove came back to him in the evening, and behold, in her mouth was a freshly plucked olive leaf. So Noah knew that the waters had subsided from the earth. Then he waited another seven days and sent forth the dove, and she did not return to him anymore.” Genesis: 8:8-12

Most likely made during the Arts & Crafts movement, this brooch is a creation unlike any I have seen. Protected beneath the glass is a tiny hand-sewn needlepoint tapestry. While the row of precise miniature stitches caught my eye, it was the subject itself that really grabbed me. It’s a dove with an olive branch… incredible and so symbolic.

The frame, an artistic conception of 18 karat yellow gold, was handmade with softly curved wires artfully applied to the textured surface. Age has settled into the recesses of the frame showcasing a lovely deep patina. The brooch exhibits signs of wear, not uncommon for a piece of this age, a true antique at just over 100 years old. Available now for only $860.00, this beauty from the past offers a promise of hope for the future. God sent the dove to Noah as a symbol of new life and a fresh start.

As we approach the end of one year and the beginning of the next, the olive branch is a symbol to remember. As the penultimate representation of peace, it should be extended to everyone we meet.

“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 a Dazzling Ring

Baubles, Bling, and The Latest Things

Baubles, Bling and the Season of Hope

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