Monthly Archive: October 2022

What’s New – Volume 50

November 3, 2022October 31, 2022 by Joden Girl

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Baubles, Bling and the Latest Things

With the once green trees transforming into cascades of crimson, amber and golden leaves – it’s clear that autumn has arrived in Western Pennsylvania. The air is crisp and clean. The weather changes by the hour, often requiring a jacket in the morning. But by the time I’m driving home from work, the windows are rolled down and the radio floats on the wind behind me as I buzz down the road.

Summer blossoms have faded… even the once bright and cheerful sunflowers have been harvested. Today is October 31st… Halloween. When combing through the jewels for the perfect piece for today – I discovered this beauty.

Showcasing the colors of fall, it shimmers in the sun. With softly scalloped edges, this blossom holds a 1.02 carat natural fancy brown diamond in the middle. Oval in shape, this gem is surrounded by sixty-two yellow diamonds that offer 1.26 carats of sparkle. Further accenting the design are an additional twelve near colorless diamonds; set in the shoulders of the ring, these diamonds have a total weight of .22 carat. If you’ve been doing mental math, that’s seventy-five diamonds that add up to 2.50 carats!

Made from 18-karat white and yellow gold, this ring is easily sized and ideal for daily wear. It has been evaluated by the International Gemological Institute of America where it was appraised for $10,105.00. Today, at Joden, we’re offering it for just $6500! That’s no trick, it’s definitely a treat! You don’t have to take my word for it, stop by and check it out for yourself.

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

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

From the First Frost to the Last

October 29, 2022 by Joden Girl

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Baubles, Bling and Beautiful Things

This ring has had me captivated since I first saw it a week or so ago… inexplicably so. It’s completely opposite of anything I go for.

In terms of white metals – there are three main choices: silver, white gold and platinum.
- Silver has multiple benefits… it’s beautiful, has a lovely shine, is readily available and it’s very affordable. It is a soft metal and will tarnish over time.
- White gold is another great option. White gold is a precious metal made from yellow gold that is mixed with white alloys like nickel. It is then rhodium plated (a platinum solution) to give a bright white finish. (This plating does wear and will need to be redone). White gold is stronger and more durable than silver. It is more expensive than silver.
- Platinum is a naturally occurring white metal. It’s a dense, and resistant to stress and breaking. It polishes to a bright shine and never needs plating. Over time it develops a patina unlike any other metal… the finish becomes almost satiny or frosted. It does cost a bit more than white gold.

I’m a platinum girl. I love everything about it; from the weighty feel of it on my hand to the rich color of the metal – it simply oozes quality.

This ring is made from 14-karat white gold. Set at the base of the ring (dependent upon the direction you choose to wear it), is a light green emerald-cut natural emerald. It’s set in an east/west orientation. Shown from behind, the ring appears to have been made for an oval center stone instead of this rectangular one… leading me to the conclusion that this is not the original stone.

With so many luscious green gemstones available, I’m rarely drawn to emeralds. Most often because they can have eye visible imperfections and aren’t good choices for daily wear. However – this gem the loveliest shade of beryl and weighs 2.40 carats. Resembling the hue of fine jadeite, this stone the perfect color for this ring… and it does indeed have eye visible inclusions.

It’s asymmetrical and definitely unusual. A small sprig branches up out of the ring, vining up the finger. It features four leaves, each one set with two single-cut diamonds. These diamonds have a combined weight of .15 carat, offering a hint of sparkle without upstaging the emerald.

From the first moment I saw it, it reminded me of a crisp frost first thing in the morning. Whether it be the last frost of winter when spring buds are bursting from the ground or the first frost of fall when the grass is still green – this ring is a visual reminder of the beauty of the changing seasons. And even though it’s out-of-the-box for me, it emphasizes the notion that change is good. Moderately priced at $2,450.00, it’s available in store and online.

“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 49

October 24, 2022 by Joden Girl

Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling and the Latest Things

Simply charming… this sweet little Victorian garland style necklace is our favorite recent vintage find! Made near the end of the 19th century, this 14-karat gold piece is darling from end to end. The center has a graceful contour that nestles perfectly at the base of the throat.

Three flower blossoms complete with leaves spray across the neck. Measuring two inches across, this necklace is perfectly petite. A shield shaped pendant dangles from the center, it also features one tiny flower. Each of the four flowers has a small diamond center.

The chain is permanently affixed to each end; it is 14 inches in length (there is also a removable 1-inch extension). Original to the piece, the chain is a delicate link style. With an alternating pattern of three small round rings and then one larger rectangular link, this chain is an ideal complement to the necklace. Priced at $1000 – this precious piece is available in store or online.

“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 Beautiful Things

Baubles, Bling and the Latest Things

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