Antique ring Archive

A Blue Christmas

December 12, 2025 by Joden Girl

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Baubles, Bling and Holiday Things

I’m a blue girl. Always have been, always will be. My favorite shade in the Crayola box of 64 was midnight blue. My first brand new car was a Patriot Blue Jeep Liberty. My husband has the most beautiful baby blues (twinkle definitely included). You get the picture. Obviously, when it comes to jewelry, I’m a sucker for a really nice sapphire… one that shows its color. While the pastel and cornflower gems are certainly pretty enough, it’s the velvety royal blue sapphires that make my heart skip a beat.

This dainty antique ring is pure perfection. Eighteen-karat yellow gold shines in this split-shoulder delicate design. Eight Old European cut diamonds form a small circle that offers .32 carat of scintillating sparkle. Nestled in the center of the diamond halo is a singular mixed cut sapphire. Weighing just over a quarter of a carat, this small but mighty stone could be described as peacock blue.

Peep the hallmarks in the photo above ascertaining the pedigree of this Victorian beauty. It measures a scant finger size five – but don’t dismay, it can be sized. If you’ve been looking for a non-traditional engagement ring, look no further. Or maybe you’ve been searching for just the right gift this holiday season. Your search is over. Priced at just $1,390.00, forget red and green – blue is the color of Christmas this year.

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

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

Stacking On Up

October 10, 2025 by Joden Girl

Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling and Stacking Rings

Some trends never go out of style… they morph and adapt, but the idea is the same. Stacking is one of those things. With roots all the way back to the 16th century, this ever-popular look began with something called a gimmel ring. This incredibly romantic ring was made up of two or more interlocking bands that could be worn separately by a betrothed couple and then later reunited to be worn by the bride. By the 1700’s, guard rings joined the party. Usually a small and well-fitted band, guard rings were stacked on top of the more valuable wedding ring to keep it from sliding off. Eventually, these early inventions evolved into what we now call a wedding band.

Today, we are stacking everything… necklaces, bracelets, and of course, rings. The possibilities are truly only limited by your personal style and imagination. I like to mix metals, styles and time periods. My engagement ring is an Edwardian platinum ring. I added a handmade, modern wedding band that combines platinum with 18-karat yellow gold. Later, my great-grandmother’s wedding band came into the mix. For our 20th wedding anniversary, I decided on a narrow gold band with milgrain beading as well as an antique diamond band. I also have two or three Victorian carved bands. On any given day, one or more of these are stacked on my left hand.

Today, I’m showing two similar yet different stacks. Each one has five unique rings – one stack showcases the feminine blush tones of rose gold while the other leans into the warm tones of yellow gold. Both arrangements feature rubies and diamonds. It’s always fun to add some color to your stack – that can be done with metals, gemstones or even enamel. Add an antique ring for a bit of vintage flair.

Stacking is a great and affordable way to update a wedding set. Birthstone rings and engraved bands are other great options. At Joden, our cases are overflowing with possibilities. Stop in and try something on today!

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

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

Pick of the Week – Volume 81

June 9, 2025June 9, 2025 by Joden Girl

Joden Girl

Baubles and Bling with Unbelievable Pricing

Although she made it famous and perhaps even mainstream, Queen Victoria was certainly not the first to honor a lost loved one with a piece of jewelry. In fact, mourning jewels were popular long before, many dating back to the 18th century. Georgians were a bit more macabre – they loved incorporating images of skeletons and death into their designs.

And while those pieces are highly collectible, it’s the endearing and tragically romantic ones that really get me. This pristine beauty has been part of the Joden collection for as long as I can remember. With closed-back construction, the center of this ring is oval in shape with twenty-two small violet-colored gems forming a border. Beneath the glass crystal is an intricately woven fabric made from pale blonde hair.

The band of the ring is dainty and narrow with delicate beaded edges. A simple inscription stands in stark contrast to the black enamel surface. It reads “M : BOND – OB : 26 – APR : 1775 – AE : 88”. The ring is quite lovely, and sits with elegant perfection on the hand. It is an astonishing 250 years old. The condition is incredible, appearing to have never been worn. It’s a treasure unlike any other.

This sweet tribute lives in Joe’s Special Box – and has been on our site since the beginning. Previously priced at $3,500.00, we are lowering the price in hopes that it will find a forever home. Whether it be in the hands of a collector, an ancestor or even a museum, this ring must be cherished. If you’re as enamored of this antique gem as I am, it can be yours for $2,850.00. That’s just $11.40 for each year of its life… a bargain at any rate.

“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 Holiday Things

Baubles, Bling and Stacking Rings

Baubles and Bling with Unbelievable Pricing

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