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What’s New – Volume 45

September 19, 2022 by Joden Girl

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Baubles, Bling and the Latest Things

Something old, something new… Sometimes a really great piece of jewelry is a little of both. Bold gold designs are all the rage this year. The warm buttery tones of yellow gold have returned and they’re here to stay. Kudos to those who kept the faith and stayed strong to your love of yellow gold. For those who gave away, sold, traded and scrapped your heavy 1980’s gold jewelry… we’re here to help. With killer offerings in the antique, estate and modern departments, our inventory is overflowing with golden goodness.

The high-polished surfaces of this 14-karat gold bangle are strong and solid. An offset pair of coiled scrolls decorate both shoulders and flank the center. The curves of the oval-shaped midpoint provide the ideal frame for the silhouette contained within. With hair coiled into the perfect Gibson girl style, our leading lady is shown in profile on a stark black slice of onyx. Contrasting with the shiny surface of the bangle is the texture added to her skin and the deep recesses of the scroll-work. This bisque finish pairs with the tiny diamond necklace to soften the bracelet, giving it a decidedly romantic feel.

This modern beauty is the ideal pairing of today’s yellow gold style with a nod to the appeal of a Victorian cameo. Moderately priced at $1,700.00 – this bangle is perfect for fall. Check it out in our estate department or on our site.

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

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

Metal & Lace

September 16, 2022 by Joden Girl

Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling and Artisanal Things

Filigree is arguably the most popular element of vintage jewelry design. Customers often reminisce about how a particular example is just like their grandma’s ring – not just a sentimental memory but also a treasured heirloom. This time-intensive artform has been used for hundreds of years to craft everything from iron railings and lamps to fine jewelry.

There are two main types – openwork and metal supported. Often, these two styles are combined to create an even more interesting and beautiful design. This lovely late Edwardian ring is a stellar example. Filigree is achieved by stretching thin metal strips into threadlike wires. Each one is twisted, woven or coiled using heat to soften and manipulate it into the desired shape.

The best metal choices for filigree are platinum, 14-karat or lower karat gold. These sturdier metals are necessary to give strength to this delicate configuration. Heavier wire forms a structural framework of the ring. Smaller decorative wires are sculpted into ornamental scrolls. Every line is further enhanced with tiny milgrain beads that offer texture and visual appeal.

This process is completed over and over until the piece is complete. Bezel set in the center of this lace finery is one cabochon oval amethyst. A twisted-wire frame encapsulates the purple gem. Twenty-one tiny seed pearls have been carefully strung on a wire that also encircles and enhances the soft violet stone. The romantic feel of the ring is tied up in a small golden bow that crowns each shoulder. Made in or near 1915, this charming beauty is priced at just $675.00. It’s available in store or online – 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

What’s New – Volume 44

September 13, 2022September 12, 2022 by Joden Girl

Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling and the Latest Things

For years, a myth has been circulating about an engagement ring budget… it states that three months salary is the standard. Just throw that right out the window. No one should spend more on a ring than they can afford – there are countless ways to find the perfect ring without breaking the bank.

While the engagement case at Joden boasts over one hundred different rings in a VERY broad price range – we also have some amazing buys in our antique and estate department. There are delicate filigree beauties and baguette trimmed numbers with a 1950’s vibe. There are Victorian solitaires and sapphire gems that are sure to knock your socks off. Any and all of these have merit on every level – but today, we’re focusing on just one.

This 14-karat yellow and rose gold set is absolutely charming. I’m always a sucker for a flower ring and this one had me from the beginning. A pair of five-petaled flowers flank the center stone. The blossom itself is crafted from rose gold while the stems and leaves are yellow. The middle of each is marked by a single-cut diamond. A third matching flower accents the fitted shadow band.

The three single-cut diamonds have a combined weight of .05 carat. Set between the flowers is one round brilliant diamond secured with four prongs. This diamond weighs .30 carat. With a near colorless grade of G and a clarity grade of SI1, it’s a real sparkler. The two rings nestle perfectly together and are priced at just $980.00 – proof positive that a perfect engagement ring doesn’t have to cost three months salary. It will be added to our site soon, but if you simply cannot wait… stop by the store and check it out!

“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 the Latest Things

Baubles, Bling and Artisanal Things

Baubles, Bling and the Latest Things

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