“Watch” This

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Baubles, Bling, and Timepiece Things

In the antique jewelry business, we often have pieces that have outlived their relevance.  Their time has already come and gone…  watches are a perfect example of this.  The advancement of watches has gone through several phases – from a wind-up movement to a quartz movement to a smart watch.  Even more often, watches have been set aside for the ease and convenience of a cellular phone. 

Jewelry created during the Edwardian and Art Deco periods (1900 – 1930’s), was painstakingly crafted from white gold and platinum.  Artisans created elaborate patterns with lacey filigree set with dozens of tiny diamonds.  Wristwatches were no exception.  You can understand why it seems like a sin to send these intricate beauties to the refinery to be melted into a blog of nothingness.  Unfortunately, that is exactly what has happened to many antique watches.

As you know, at Joden, we specialize in antique restoration.  More recently, we have been doing more recreating than restoring. 

Each of these lovely bracelets shown above used to be a watch.  We carefully removed the stem, crown, and movement and replaced it with a specially cut piece of onyx.  I love how we have retained the original cord-style bands.  It give each one an authentic feel and allows the bracelet to be custom fit to any wrist.  Check them out on our website – pricing starts at $1700.00.

I inherited a gold watch from my Great Aunt that has been rattling around in my jewelry box for at least five years.  These conversions have inspired me to get it out and have my own watch/bracelet made!  I’ll be sure to share a photo as soon as it’s done.  In the meantime, don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter and have “Joden Girl” delivered straight to your inbox!

Go to our site and look, then come to Joden and touch.

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Shelly Isacco

Everything Is Coming Up Rose

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Baubles, Bling, and Rosey Things

It’s soft and feminine.  Youthful and happy; romantic and radiant.  It’s rose gold and it has taken the world by storm.  From iPhones to earrings – everyone wants rose gold.   And whether you’re a modern millenial or a vintage vamp, Joden is your hook-up.

     

This stylish modern suite is the perfect pairing of brilliant diamonds and satin-finished rose gold.  The earrings contain 146 diamonds that weigh .34 carats, and the pendant contains 65 diamonds that weigh .15 carats.  The earrings are available on our website for just $1100, and the pendant for just $700.

If diamonds are a girl’s best friend, then chocolate is next in line.  This sweet pendant brings them together in the most perfect way.  Crafted from 14 karat rose gold, and set with 38 chocolate and white diamonds, this pendant is available on our website for a steal of a deal…  $500.

The holidays seem to bring out the romantic side in men everywhere…  Christmas Eve is the number one day to get engaged, followed closely by Christmas Day.  This stunning ring features a 1.00 carat round brilliant diamond as the center stone.  This diamond is surrounded by a swirl of 50 additional diamonds that have a combined weight of .36 carats.  It’s available on our website for $8500.  Whether it be Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, any girl would say “Yes!” to this ring.

    

Wrapping up this rose gold extravaganza, we have a pair of  classic Victorian earrings and a whimsical Retro bracelet.  These 14 karat rose gold earrings contain 18 rose cut diamonds that have a combined weight of .60 carats.  Get them on our website today for just $1575.  Then we have this 1940’s vintage bracelet featuring yellow gold circles with rose gold leaf centers.  Go to our website and finish your holiday shopping with this bracelet for only $675.

Forget the red and green, this year, Christmas is all about rose!

Don’t forget that our website is available 24/7 for your holiday shopping.  We offer free overnight shipping to ensure holiday delivery.  Our showroom is open late this week (M-F from 9am-8pm) for after work shoppers; we also offer special hours on Christmas Eve!

Go to our site and look, then come to Joden and touch.

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Shelly Isacco

From Garnets to Zircons

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Baubles, Bling, and Birthstone Things

For the third gift of Christmas, it’s all about birthstones – that special stone corresponding to the month you were born. There are various lists out there and alternate choices for some months, however, this one seems to be generally accepted:

birthstones

Did you know that more babies are born in August than any other month? It’s true; making peridot the most common birthstone. The peridot jewelry made during the Art Nouveau period was anything BUT common. Check out this exceptional example from the late 1890’s.  Originally available for $4500, it is now a featured Pick of the Week and has been price adjusted to just $3,650.00.  It’s an Art Nouveau must!

peridot-bracelet

September boasts the second highest number of births – making sapphire quite a popular birthstone as well. These Edwardian earrings appeal to my love of converted jewelry.  Once, they were graced the cuffs of a gentleman’s shirt, now they are a fantastic pair of earrings featuring intricate patterns of engraving and two tiny cabochon sapphires. Yours for just $400!

sapphire-earrings

Rounding out the top three most popular birth months is July – giving us lots of ruby babies. At Joden we offer a wide selection of Victorian rings…  these five are among the cream of the crop. Each of them is in pristine condition utilizing seed pearls and diamonds to enhance their ruby centers. These rings are all available in our showroom; priced between $600-$1900 each. Take one home today!

Whatever your birthstone may be, Joden is THE place to find your perfect birthstone piece.

Go to our site and look, or come to Joden and touch.

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Shelly Isacco

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