Diamond band Archive

From Here to Eternity

April 19, 2024 by Joden Girl

Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling and Endless Things

Eternity bands… how do you feel about them? Are you Team Yes (give me ALL the diamonds!) or Team No (keep the diamonds on top, where I can enjoy them)? Admittedly, there are pros and cons of these endless rings of scintillating sparkle. Let’s make a list…

Pros:

Eternity bands are trés romantic! The diamonds encircle the finger with no beginning and no end. Endless diamonds = endless love.
If the ring spins around on the hand, no one would ever know! It looks the same all the way around.
More diamonds means more sparkle!
These unique beauties are often custom made, allowing for creativity and personalized style.

Cons:

An eternity band can be more expensive than a band with diamonds only on a portion of the ring.
Eternity bands are more difficult (and sometimes impossible) to size.
With diamonds all the way around, the stones themselves see more wear and tear than a half-round style.
Often, eternity bands are thicker to accommodate the depth of the stones. Some may find this to be uncomfortable.

Personally, I love eternity bands. I have been wearing my wedding ring since August of 2000, nearly twenty-four years. Perhaps I’m a hopeless romantic – I get the warm fuzzies just looking at my ring. I had a similar reaction when I saw this week’s featured piece for the first time.

Made entirely of platinum, this wide band reminds me of antique lace. The edges are scalloped, waving up and down. There are six small sections, each one features a unique combination of diamond shapes and sizes: one pear-shape, three marquises and five rounds. Combined, the six pear-shapes have a weight of .60 carat, the eighteen marquise diamonds have a weight of 1.50 carats, and the thirty rounds have a total weight of .60 carat. That’s 2.70 carats of endless sparkle!

Like Cinderella’s slipper, this beauty must be a perfect fit. It is a size six, and cannot be sized. The band has a silky-smooth interior and is quite comfortable to wear.

If you love a great eternity band AND you wear a size six, this band is simply too good to resist. It’s a stunning Mid Century Modern design, made in the 1960’s. Priced at $4,350.00, it’s available now. Give us a call to claim it today.

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

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

What’s New – Volume 79

April 4, 2024July 31, 2023 by Joden Girl

Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling and the Latest Things

Nearly two years ago, we introduced this edition of the blog. The title may be a bit of a misnomer – this is the place where we share fresh finds – the latest and greatest pieces in our inventory. These aren’t always brand new, modern pieces. In fact, more often than not, we share vintage treasures.

This week, we have an antique beauty. Inside the shank are a series of three hallmarks…

These unique markings reveal the fineness of the metal, the place the piece was assayed as well as the year it was made. In this case, we have a crown with the number 18, a sideways anchor and a lower-case letter m – three symbols that indicate that the metal used was 18-karat gold; the anchor is the symbol for the Birmingham Assay Office and the letter tells us that the ring was made in 1896.

This side view showcases the claw-like prongs that loop up to hold each gem in place. This style is known as a half hoop ring. This antique charmer is set with a quintet of Old European Cut diamonds. Known for their large facets, open culets and fire, these diamonds have a combined weight of .70 carat. It’s a perfect choice for an anniversary, a wedding band, or a right-hand ring.

Shown on the hand, the delicate beauty of this band shines. In superb condition, it’s hard to believe that this piece is 127 years old. With proper care, its allure will last another century or more. Make this heirloom ring a part of your family’s story for just $2,450.00. Click over to our website to make it yours.

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

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

What’s New – Volume 77

July 10, 2023 by Joden Girl

Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling and the Latest Things

Every girl needs a really great band. It’s the “grab and go” of your jewelry box. It’s effortless style on the days when you’re too tired to think about jewelry. It’s the most reliable, feel-good piece you own. Whether you choose a classic wide gold band, a simple channel-set beauty or something more whimsical – your band makes a quiet statement about who you are.

I have an ever-changing stack of rings on my left hand. There’s a narrow milgrain edged band, my Steve Becker original platinum and 18-karat yellow gold daisy wedding ring, an antique diamond band, and my Art Deco engagement ring. I also have my great grandmother’s white gold diamond band that occasionally finds its way into the arrangement. Some days, I wear them all. Some days I wear one. And some days, I wear a lovely 19th century engraved band and nothing else… because it’s easy. And sometimes I need that.

This week’s featured piece can be that band for you. Made from 14-karat yellow gold, this wide ring offers soft curves with a hint of sparkle. Three distinct waves come together and center on a trio of emerald cut diamonds. These three stones have a combined weight of .50 carat and are set in an east-west fashion. An additional ten round brilliant diamonds accent the top right and bottom left sides of the ring with .30 carat of bling. It fuses unique with traditional in the most perfect way.

Playful and pretty, this curved charmer isn’t made for stacking. It doesn’t need anything else. Keep it simple for just $1,450.00. Make it yours today and you’ll find yourself reaching for it again and again.

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

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

Baubles, Bling and Endless Things

Baubles, Bling and the Latest Things

Baubles, Bling and the Latest Things

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