Art nouveau bracelet Archive

Lengthy Laurels

February 10, 2023February 10, 2023 by Joden Girl

Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling and Botanical Things

It’s no secret that bodies come in all shapes and sizes… for that very reason, jewelry also comes in a wide variety of sizes, lengths and widths. Due to poor nutrition and health conditions, Victorians were small (on average, 65 inches). Today, the average man is 69 inches tall. Often, rings from the 19th century are tiny. Bracelets are also short, commonly measuring less than seven inches. Unfortunately, it can be challenging to find the perfect fit for those pieces – a Cinderella’s slipper kind of quest!

This Art Nouveau bracelet is a rare find. Measuring 8.5 inches in length, this 18-karat golden beauty is comprised of eight identical links. Pairing laurel vines with forget-me-not blossoms, each link is a tiny work of art. Marquise-shaped, each one features a textured center with two x’s.

The back is just as lovely as the front and highlights the beaded wire swirls that provide structure as well as beauty.

The clasp is hidden, integrated within one of the laurel links and features French hallmarks. Joining each link together are small ribbed rings. The condition is superb – showing no signs of wear. The long length makes this bracelet an ideal choice for many. It can be worn as is or if a shorter length is needed, a link or two can be removed (an extra link would convert perfectly into a bar-style necklace!). Moderately priced at $3,500.00, this antique beauty is available on our site. Check it out now!

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

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

Nuances of Nouveau

April 29, 2022 by Joden Girl

Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling and Artistic Things

The years between 1890 and 1910 were arguably some of the most creative and organically opulent in jewelry history. Explosions of multi-colored flowers, trailing leafy vines and curvaceous golden whiplash lines were the backbone of the Art Nouveau era. Inspiring and perhaps molding some of the most celebrated jewelers of the past 150 years, the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century is my absolute favorite period.

Brooches and small pins were the most popular works of the time. Bracelets are more rare, and this week’s offering is a true work of art. Measuring 7 inches from end to end with seven identical links that house a cleverly hidden clasp, this beauty is a botanical masterpiece.

The bracelet features an 18 karat yellow gold frame with a series of silver accents (a nod to the Victorian era). In the form of an elegant oval, each open link is decorated with a spray of three enameled pink flowers. In the center of each one is a deep red bezel set round ruby. There are twenty-one rubies with a combined weight of approximately 1.00 carat.

Nestled deep within the rich patina of the silver accents are fifty-six single-cut diamonds that offer 1.25 carats of sparkle. With large open expanses, delicate rosy pink flowers, fine rubies and glistening diamonds – this bracelet strikes the absolute perfect balance. It’s sizable enough to be noticed but the overall aesthetic feel of the bracelet is quite feminine. Although this bit of arm candy has a light and airy appearance, in reality it’s got real weight. It’s solid and very wearable.

A perfect addition to your spring and summer wardrobe, this piece is moderately priced at $5,500.00. Add a nuance of Art Nouveau to your life by dropping by our store and making it yours! If you aren’t local, we’d love to chat with you through one these options:

Call us at 1-800-747-7552
Send us a text at 724-699-1932
Send an email to joden@joden.com or carrie@joden.com

“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 45

August 2, 2021 by Joden Girl

Joden Girl

Baubles and Bling with Unbelievable Pricing

I love the Art Nouveau period… touted as the celebration of the woman and nature, this period is bursting with botanical beauty and femininity. With little to no diamonds, these jewels are not blingy or sparkly but rather colorful creations dedicated to beauty and artistry.

As one of the shorter periods, lasting only from 1890-1910, Art Nouveau made a huge impact in a very brief time. These two decades boasted some of the greatest artisans of all time… René Lalique, Henri Vever and Louis Comfort Tiffany just to name a few.

This 14 karat yellow gold bracelet is a stellar example of the era. Comprised of nine identical links, this bit of arm candy measures 6.75 inches from end to end. Each link centers on a rectangular peridot. These stones are perfectly matched with a lovely soft green hue. Handmade scrolls envelope the bezel that wraps around each gem. It has a luxurious feel and drapes across the wrist with ease.

This bracelet has been a featured piece on our website. We thought we’d shine a light on it by making it a Pick of the Week! Previously priced at $4,500.00, we are now offering it for just $3,650.00. Click the links for additional photos and details.

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

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe and Shelly Isacco

Baubles, Bling and Botanical Things

Baubles, Bling and Artistic Things

Baubles and Bling with Unbelievable Pricing

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