Joe’s Special Box Meets Pick of the Week – Volume 59

Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling and A Collector’s Things

Love birds mate for life… this deep connection begins with a courtship that lasts a lifetime. These affectionate, sociable and intelligent creatures are charming and devoted partners.  During mating season, the bond is so deep, love birds can even become jealous.  

If the pair becomes separated, as soon as they are reunited, they feed each other to reestablish their link.  In the unfortunate event of a death, the remaining partner exhibits erratic behavior that can only be described as depression or grief.  

Evidence of these remarkable birds can be traced back more than 1.9 million years.  They’re cavity dwellers, preferring to make their homes inside of holes in trees, rocks, and even shrubs.  Within these homes, they live with their partners or in larger groups…  like families.

A pair of these charming creatures have been captured in this unique diamond brooch.  Made from platinum, the pin depicts two birds drinking from an ornate bird bath.  Shown on the hand, this piece is small in size, measuring just 1.25 inches from top to bottom.  

It’s very wearable, suited to a man or a woman.  Featuring a white gold fold-over double pin stem, it fastens easily to a lapel, collar, or necktie.  Two hidden loops allow this whimsical piece to also be worn as a pendant or slide, as shown below.  Each bird is comprised of two pear-shaped diamonds and a trapezoid-cut tail.  The fountain is formed with a dazzling array of fancy-shaped sparklers including three additional trapezoids, four emerald-cuts, and thirty-four Old European cut diamonds for a grand total of 3.25 carats!  Nine specialty cut onyx form a scalloped design near the base of the fountain. 

The array of diamond cuts, the stellar quality of the workmanship and the overall appeal of the piece caught Joe’s eye.  It’s a truly special piece that’s been featured on our site for $18,500.00…  a price that definitely lands in the luxury category.  Sometimes, price pushes a piece to an unreachable plateau – perhaps that’s why our little lovebirds haven’t found a home.  We’ve decided to make this bit of luxury into a featured Pick of the Week.  This tiny treasure is being offered at a very tempting price.  Check it out on our site where it’s available for just $12,500.00!  

These feathered friends are enviable in every aspect – lovely, devoted and valued.  Perhaps you have a soulmate, a partner…  a lovebird to call your own.  Show your love in 12,500 little ways.  

“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 81

Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling and the Latest Things

People always say ” the pictures don’t do it justice”.  There’s no doubt, it’s damn hard work to capture the ageless beauty of fine jewelry.  Each piece presents its own challenges, sometimes they can be overcome and sometimes they can’t.  No one at Joden has been more successful at mastering the art of jewelry photography than Dana.  I’ve watched her talent emerge and grow over the last four years.  This week, she nailed it.  I gasped when I saw these gorgeous shots.  

In our collaboration, I am the words and she is the music.  Individually, we are both quite good at what we do, but together, we truly sing.  It’s a frustratingly long and yet exhilarating and extremely rewarding process.  In short, we love our job.  

This pendant is made from 14-karat yellow gold, as indicated by the hallmark on the back of the bail.  Also etched into the reverse side of the pendant are the words “El Paso” with a date…  1915.  Without this clue, I would have called this pendant Victorian, late 1800’s.  All yellow Edwardian jewelry is rare – a fact that makes me love this pendant all the more.  An elongated triangular shape dangles from an inverse tear-drop, both of which feature dainty Etruscan beadwork and delicate seed pearl accents.  A kite-shaped pink stone sits center stage – this lovely pop of color is not a natural gemstone but rather a imitation one.  It’s authentic and original to the pendant.  Fine filigree details speak to the time period and soften the overall feel of the piece.

This beauty hangs from a vintage 18-karat yellow gold rope chain.  Measuring twenty-inches in length, this chain is perfect for the pendant although it’s probably not original.  Priced at $1,275.00, this pendant is available in the store and on our website.  A beauty like this won’t last long…  and I promise, these photos do indeed do justice to this antique gem.  ♥

“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 Five

Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling and Matching Things

This modern suite can be summed up in just two words…  pumpkin spice!  The last days of September are here; football season is in full-swing, there’s an early morning nip in the air, and the leaves are starting to drift on the wind.  Fall is on the horizon; it’s time for chunky sweaters, flannel jackets, and bonfires.  Dunkin’ and Beans on Broad (our local coffee shop) have lines out the door for pumpkin cream cold brews and pumpkin spice latte lovers.

I’m not a coffee drinker and although I won’t be scrambling to get to the drive-through, this time of year is my very favorite.  The leaves transform from the bright green tones of summer to a kaleidoscope of deep red, burnt orange and golden yellow.  Pennsylvania is absolutely breathtaking.  The warm afternoon sun wanes into chilly evenings; it’s sweater weather.  That also means it’s time for fall accessories.  This classic pearl pairing is the perfect choice.

Made entirely of 18-karat yellow gold, these two pieces by Tara & Sons add a hint of spicy warmth to your wardrobe.  Founded in 1974 in New York, Tara & Sons is known for creating the very finest pearl jewelry.  Their designs are elegant with timeless appeal.  Their mission statement says it all…

“We are driven by a gem centric approach to jewelry design.  Tara & Sons is dedicated to acquiring the finest Tahitian, South Sea, Akoya, and freshwater cultured pearls and diamonds available and creating exquisite jewelry featuring these natural wonders.”

The earrings begin with a 17mm simple huggie-style hoop.  They can be worn alone or with the 13.5mm pearl dangle.  These coppery-colored iridescent pearls add a russet pop of color and accent the buttery yellow gold to perfection. 

The enhancer-style pendant is just as versatile as the earrings.  It’s lovely as is – suspended from twenty-inch 18-karat yellow gold hexagonal snake chain.  This chain is everything – it puddles beautifully in the hand and looks great with everything.  The bail of the pendant is hinged at the top, allowing it to open.  This clever feature makes it possible to wear the pendant on a strand of pearls for a more formal look.  Just like the earrings, the pendant has a matching 14.0mm pearl with the same luxurious bronze hue.  

This suite is the kind of pumpkin spice I can appreciate!  Priced at just $1,850.00, it’s available now.  

“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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