What’s New – Volume 12

Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling, and The Latest Things

We noticed a new trend over the holidays in 2021 – it was all about color.  Customer after customer was searching for a piece offering bright hues of every shade.  There was one overwhelming choice – and it came as a surprise to all of us…  citrine.  Never before have we sold so many of these bold orange-y gems.  

If you’re craving a cool citrine ring – this post is for you.  Ultra modern and made from 18 karat yellow gold, this piece looks great on any finger (although, I am loving it on my index finger).  The center stone is channel set between a pair of diamond-accented bars.  The stone is a square brilliant cut that weighs approximately 3.00 carats and features the most glorious shade of orange.   It glows like the sun.  

Six additional gemstones are expertly fit into the shoulders of the ring.  Custom cut and perfectly matched, these stones have a combined weight of 2.00 carats.  Ten round brilliant diamonds flank the center stone, adding a hint (.15 carat) of colorless sparkle.  Reminding me of a July sunset on the beach, this ring is available now for just $1,650.00.

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

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

Ravishing Retro

Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling, and Glamorous Things

At the end of the 1930’s, the strong geometric lines of Art Deco evolved into the vivid 3-dimentional curves that Retro is known for.  Jewelry of the 1940’s-1950’s makes a bold statement, like this striking bangle pictured above.

Wide ribbons of rose and yellow gold wrap around a large emerald cut aquamarine center stone.  Bright red cabochon rubies and round diamonds add another element of color and design to this already outstanding piece.  To further heighten the appeal, this bangle is able to be converted to a pendant as well as a brooch – fashion AND function!

WWII was a powerful influence on the time.  The use of platinum was restricted making multicolor gold a popular choice…  yellow, rose, and green gold reigned during the Retro period.  Women’s apparel bore a noticeable resemblance to military uniforms – the look was handsome rather than pretty with high collars and ultra masculine lines.  To soften the effect, ladies added jewelry like this…

These oversize pieces are as audacious as they are delicious.  This large bow brooch will catch anyone’s eye – it centers on a 65 carat citrine; Retro style at its finest.  Priced at $6500, it pairs perfectly with the angular lines of this statement ring.   The hourglass shape of the ring nearly spans from knuckle to knuckle – ideally worn on an index or middle finger.  Make it yours for $4500.00.

Much of the Retro period was dedicated to trying to regain the Old Hollywood glamour of the 1930’s.  Pieces like this flaunt that designers achieved and surpassed that goal.  Go to our site and look, then come to Joden and touch.

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Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Shelly Isacco

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