Bar pin necklace Archive

Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling and Wishful Things

As we approach nearly a year of living in a COVID world, each of us is filled with hope for the coming months. The icy cold days of February are behind us and the bright sunny days of March are upon us. With the sun shining through my window, I can’t help but be optimistic.

St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner. This Irish celebration is rich with tradition and perhaps one of the most iconic symbols of all time, the shamrock. Many confuse the four-leafed clover with the shamrock, which has just three leaves. They are believed to represent the Holy Trinity – the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

The shamrock, or three-leafed clover has been a beloved symbol in jewelry for hundreds of years. These charming little sprigs are often seen in Victorian jewelry, like this piece.

This sweet necklace is one of our favorites – a conversion piece featuring not one but two tiny clovers. Previously a bar pin, this 14 karat yellow gold beauty is ideal for every day wear. It measures 17 inches in length but can easily be adjusted to fit anyone. Six seed pearls add to the charm of this dainty jewel, modestly priced at just $325.00.

These 18 karat yellow gold earrings are irresistible and complete the look! A series of tiny seed pearls have been hand-sewn onto a solid gold clover shape. Perfectly sized, these shamrock earrings are lightweight and comfortable. Hanging just below the lobe, they offer subtle ornamentation – just the thing for every day wear. Priced at just $375 – they’re too good to pass up.

I can’t seem to resist the combination of these pieces! It’s complimentary without being matchy-matchy. Both are listed on our site – add them BOTH to your cart for just $700! Whether you’re celebrating St. Patrick’s Day or simply enjoying the sun – do it wearing this dainty duo. They’re sure to bring a smile to your face.

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling, and Upcycled Things

I’m not a trendy girl. My mailbox is not filled with fashion magazines nor do I follow celebrity blogs to see what they’re wearing. I have an eye for beauty. I know what good looks like. Occasionally the hottest trends and my personal tastes mesh. When the bar necklace craze finally reached Grove City about three years ago, I knew it wasn’t going to be a passing fancy, it was a new classic.

When I approached Joe about converting some of our pins into necklaces, he was skeptical, to say the least. But I twisted his arm. And now, there’s no question, they are some of our most popular items. The tiny ones made from lingerie pins and the longer ones made from bar pins… these delicate beauties have definitely created quite a stir!

This delicious necklace is the latest one to come out of our shop. It began its life as an elongated bow-tie shaped pin. Fashioned in the early 1900s in classic Edwardian style, it’s the epitome of simple elegance. The “knot” in the middle is a double-edged square turned on its side with an Old European cut diamond winking from the center. The loops or wings of the bow tie are carefully crafted using a heavily engraved outer framework and an entwined wire inside. A small pair of bezel set blue sapphires to add a hint of color. It’s moderately priced at $950.00.

As a pin, it could have been in our inventory for years. Instead, we re-imagined it! By removing the pin stem, and adding two tiny rings and a cable chain, it has become new again. The marriage of modern style and antique craftsmanship will last a lifetime. If you too have an eye for style, come to Joden where the possibilities are only limited by your imagination.

You can go to a museum and look, or come to Joden and touch.

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

Rolling In Clover

Baubles, Bling and Wishful Things

Antique Re-Imagined

Baubles, Bling, and Upcycled Things

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