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Baubles, Bling and the Latest Things

The older I get, the faster time flies. 2024 will be the 8th year of Joden Girl – a fact that seems impossible. It’s also the 5th year since Dana and I joined forces to become the ultimate dream team. Our goal year after year remains the same – we strive to broaden our audience, increase our presence and make the website more successful than the year before. 2023 taught us that the best way to make that happen is to continually put fresh inventory in front of you… more blogs, more photos, more posts, more reels, more stories. More, more, more. Even when we think we can’t possibly share any more jewelry… we show a little more.

Consider this a warning. Brace yourselves and load up those piggy banks because 2024 promises to be so much MORE… starting now!

Made from 18-karat yellow gold, these earrings date to the late Victorian era, circa 1880. One end of each sleek, arched wire slips through the ear while the other end attaches to a small half bead. A pair of tiny rings connect this bead to an elongated pear-shaped drop. Deceptively simple, it is these two mini links that bring life to the earring, allowing it to dance.

The drop segment is a three-dimensional hollow shell. Six Etruscan beaded lines highlight the softly rounded matte surface; they form a star pattern that bursts forth from a small concave oval. Nestled deep within this tiny hollow is a collet-set natural emerald. Primitively cut, these gems shimmer and shine within the deep golden glow of the earrings.

The antique beauties conclude with true Victorian style… fringe! Mimicking a fan, sixteen graduated wires dangle from the base of each earring. Every one moves independently in the most charming way. From the curve of the wire to the tip of the center fringe, these earrings measure 1.75 inches and sway enchantingly from the ear. Showcasing the best that the Victorian Era and Etruscan Revival had to offer, they’re available now for just $1,375.00. Find these and so much MORE, by liking us on Facebook and following us on Instagram.

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

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

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Baubles, Bling and Cryptic Things

Victorian, Edwardian or somewhere in between? While there have been years assigned to each era, it’s not always possible to look at the artifacts and relics and pin a precise period upon each one. More often than not, the lines are blurred… and the styles blend together in the most beautiful ways.

Once a brooch, this conversion necklace is made from a combination of 14 karat yellow gold and silver. The warm tone of the gold forms the base of the piece although it is only visible from the back. From the front, the look is monochromatic. A light patina is the only detectable hint of darkness. The unique blending of metals is characteristic of both Victorian and Edwardian. In the 1800’s, the feature was created by layering silver over gold – but by the very early 20th century, the introduction of platinum both elevated and refined the concept.

Generally speaking, silver-topped gold indicates Victorian while platinum-topped gold most often suggests Edwardian – although it isn’t always black and white. A lovely array of swirling lines intersect to create the frame. Seven Old Mine Cut diamonds have been bezel set in the heart of the piece. These stones have a combined weight of approximately 1.00 carat. The lip of each collet (or bezel) features a precise row of tiny beads known as milgrain. This detail would become a trademark of the Edwardian era.

Decorating the vines are ten small leaf-like settings, each one containing a bright rose cut diamond. Eighteen of these primitively faceted stones are sprinkled throughout the piece and offer an additional .18 carat of sparkle. The most unusual detail of this design are the five briolette cut gems that dangle from the bottom edge. Nearly colorless, these beauties could easily be mistaken for diamonds – however, they’re not. The faint blue stones are actually aquamarines… the birthstone for March!

Delicately detailed from top to bottom, this pendant combines the best that the Victorian and Edwardian eras had to offer. Priced at just $2,250.00 – this conversion necklace is new to the Joden site and simply too good to resist. But you don’t have to take my word for it, check it out for yourself.

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

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

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