What’s New – Volume 42

Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling and the Latest Things

You cannot plan for the unexpected.

535.  If we’re talking about dollars left in your bank account, that’s a relatively small number.  If we’re talking about how many dollars a piece of jewelry costs, it’s still a relatively low number…  but in both cases, the extenuating circumstances are everything.  Perhaps you only have $535 left in your account…  but tomorrow is payday.  Or it may be that you have a winning lottery ticket in your pocket.  It could be that you’ve fallen in love with a ring on our site that is priced at $535…  you may have to think about the purchase.  But maybe your anniversary is next week and your significant other has been hounding you for a gift suggestion…  or maybe you’ll decide to put it on layaway or even take advantage of our interest free financing.  

535.  Actually, it’s the number of blogs I have published.  I can’t say it’s the number that I have written, because I have deleted so many of them in an attempt to find something new and engaging to talk about.  That’s a lot of jewelry…  incredible, inspiring and oh-so desirable jewelry.  As you can imagine, it can be challenging to find something fresh – something eye-catching.

Sometimes that piece is totally unexpected…  like this one.  At a time when yellow gold is experiencing an overwhelmingly large resurgence  – this platinum ring managed to stop me in my tracks.  I’m rarely attracted to the color green but the deep olive tone of this marquise-cut jade is refreshingly lovely.  The ballerina style hasn’t been popular since the Mid Century Modern era – but there’s something striking about the spray of baguette and round diamonds that surround the center jade.

Getting back to numbers, the jade weighs 2.05 carats.  The fourteen baguette diamonds have a combined weight of .54 carat while the twenty-four round diamonds offer an additional .29 carat of sparkle.  Accompanied by a report from the International Gemological Institute of America, this ring has a retail replacement value of $5,740.00.  We are featuring it on our website for just $2,750.00 – that’s more than a 50% savings!  Today, everyone is talking about numbers…  whether it be the price of gas or the cost of a loaf of bread.  In a time when everything is getting more expensive, we’re saving you money.  The 535th blog piece is quite a showstopper AND it’s available at a significantly reduced price.  Check it out online or in the store today.

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

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

A Delicate Beauty

Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling and Ethereal Things

Affectionately called Bertie, the oldest son of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, became the King of England in January of 1901.  He held the monarchy until his death just nine short years later in 1910.  During the nearly sixty years he spent as the heir apparent, he was kept away from politics to a great extent, focusing more on the leisurely lifestyle afforded to the elite. He traveled throughout Britain, North America and later the Indian subcontinent.  He was quite popular with the people and beloved by many.  

The Edwardian era is often referred to as the romantic age…  a brief time of pleasure between the  preceding Victorian age and World War I.  Women’s fashion enjoyed several developments in everything from hem length to accessories like jewelry.  In strong contrast to the heavy yellow gold jewels of the 1800’s, the jewelry created in the Edwardian years was delicate and airy.  

This beauty showcases all the best things that the early 20th century had to offer.  The framework of the necklace is constructed from a 14-karat yellow gold base topped with a stark layer of platinum.  Seen in profile, the line between the two metals is crisp and clean.  The overall shape offers great lines with soft curves as well as sharp corners and everything in between.  Large open expanses that show the skin beneath are a key element of Edwardian design.  

Decorating each contour of this necklace are thirty-seven European cut diamonds.  These sparkling gems have a combined weight of 1.50 carats.  Three little dangles swing charmingly from the bottom of the piece – moving with the body at every turn.  It nestles perfectly in the hollow at the base of the throat, complementing everything from a strapless wedding gown to a v-neck t-shirt.  Priced at $3,750.00, this necklace is the latest addition to our estate department and our website. 

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

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

What’s New – Volume 41

Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling and the Latest Things

Thoughts of Retro jewelry often conjure visions of rose gold accented with diamonds and rubies.  The 1940’s accessories of choice were bold statement pieces… large swirling stylized bow brooches and rings that reached from knuckle to knuckle.  In addition to the candy red ruby trim, pops of color were provided by center stones choices like aquamarine and citrine.  

Dubbed the Retro era, it encompassed the end of the 1930’s through the 1940’s and coincided with WWII.  Due to the war, precious metals were rare and even restricted in some cases.  Higher percentages of alloys like copper were added to the available gold to make the small quantities stretch farther.  With larger amounts of copper, the gold presented with a lovely pink hue.  

This week’s find is a petite gem from the 1940’s, however, it doesn’t present any of the telltale signs.  Made from a combination of 14-karat white and yellow gold, it feels more like Edwardian revival than Retro.  

Shaped like a sideways “Z”, the top portion of the ring is a delightful zigzag filled with diamonds.  There are fifteen round diamonds that have a combined weight of .30 carat.  These small stones glitter in the light, bringing a bit of sparkle to the hand.  Priced at just $525.00, this sweet little ring is the latest edition to our estate department and is available on our website!

“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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