Monthly Archive: January 2023 | Page 3

What’s New – Volume 56

January 9, 2023 by Joden Girl

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Baubles, Bling and the Latest Things

I love it when we get “new” old goods… excitement bubbles up inside me when I’m digging through a tray of fresh inventory! It’s the best kind of treasure hunt. I’m not always the first one to ogle these charming trinkets – sometimes they make it into our inventory without me ever laying eyes on them! This is a travesty that I strive to avoid. How can I call “dibs” on the merchandise if I don’t even see it?!?! Yesterday, I uncovered a real gem – I am so smitten!

Handcrafted from 9-karat yellow gold near the turn of the 20th century, this delicate bracelet is a refined beauty. Measuring seven-inches in length, it showcases a glorious array of colorful gemstones.

With eleven natural gemstones nestled in fine claw settings, this Victorian harlequin bracelet speaks with quiet elegance. Individual hinges between each link allow the bracelet to curve to the wrist. Varying in size and hue, each stone offers its own unique appeal. The layout from left to right includes a pink sapphire, a chrysoberyl, a citrine, then a zircon and one peridot, a round amethyst center, a garnet, then another zircon, a green tourmaline and a catseye and finally one pink tourmaline. It’s a captivating kaleidoscope of color.

A tiny curb-link chain and clasp finish the length of the bracelet. In excellent condition, this authentic antique is priced at $2,175.00. There is not one thing that I would change. It’s perfect. ♥

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

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

Too Suite – Volume Three

January 6, 2023 by Joden Girl

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Baubles, Bling and Matching Things

One of my favorite parts of writing the blog is learning something new… sometimes it’s like playing detective! The first step is to check the piece from top to bottom for overall condition and quality. While I’m doing that, occasionally I find a little clue – like a hallmark. Today was one of those days; I found a crisp manufacturer’s mark, a block style HL.

It’s the maker’s mark for HL Manufacturing. This family-owned business is located just outside of Detroit in Utica, Michigan. Marketing itself as a contemporary small city, Utica offers all of the modern conveniences all the while maintaining their small-town charm.

It’s the perfect home for HL – where their vision has remained the same for over forty-seven years…

“At a time when it seems as if all manufacturing was moving overseas, we kept everything right here in Michigan. We believe “Made in USA” still means something.”

They are SO right. With less than twenty employees, HL Manufacturing has built a reputation for design and service. They create modern jewelry of the highest standards right here in the United States. ♥

This three-piece suite is just that. Made from 14-karat gold, this trio consists of a bracelet, a pair of earrings and a pendant that can also be worn as a slide. Collectively, these pieces feature thirteen fancy-cut garnets. Each deep red stone is rectangular in shape with a rounded top and unique faceting patterns. Channel-set, these gems offer approximately 15.00 carats of scintillating sparkle.

Further accenting the clean lines of this modern design are sixteen round brilliant diamonds. Ten of them are bezel set in 14-karat white gold in the bracelet while the remaining six decorate the top of each earring and the pendant.

With a total weight of approximately .62 carat, these diamonds add a perfect final flourish to this threesome. The pendant also stars another detail that adds versatility. The bail is broad and tall allowing it to be worn on a simple chain, an omega collar, a silk cord or even a tiny strand of pearls.

This suite is simply too sweet, and it’s the latest addition to our estate department. Available in our showroom for $3,250.00, it’s a luxurious way to celebrate a January birthday!

“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 55

January 3, 2023 by Joden Girl

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Baubles, Bling and the Latest Things

Art Nouveau is my favorite period… the pieces made in the years between 1890-1910 are incredibly expressive. The lines are organic and fluid with soft curves. Combined with vibrant colored enamel – the results are unbelievably beautiful.

This week we’re sharing an intricately designed layout necklace…

It’s handmade from 15-karat gold, which is clearly marked on both the clasp and the back of the medallion center. A small round convex circle marks the middle of the necklace. Spiraling out from that point are fourteen wire petals dotted with small beads of gold. A secondary set of petals join the interior set, two by two. Each of these features a milgrain-edged coil. A crisp round border encapsulates this filigree wonder.

Attached by a pair of chains are additional decorative links that further serve to enhance the inherent beauty of the piece. Each of the three links showcase small oval shapes and several more golden coils. A faintly transparent cobalt blue enamel coats the center circle, its border and all three ovals. Only by using my loupe was I able to discern the pattern carved into the metal beneath the bold enamel.

There are no diamonds, no sapphires, no gems of any kind. The necklace isn’t large or imposing. It doesn’t spin or move. And yet… the delicate filigree metal work and intense blue enamel combine to create a stunning piece. Authentic and original from top to bottom, this beauty is in pristine condition. It’s the latest addition to our antique department and is moderately priced at $2,950.00.

“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 Matching Things

Baubles, Bling and the Latest Things

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