The Shape of Love

Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling and Heart-shaped Things

My jewelry career began twenty-nine years ago in 1995.  I can honestly say that for at least twenty-seven of those years, I have loathed heart-shaped jewelry.  I had a completely dismissive, negative blanket-type attitude about it.  In my mind, it was all bad.  

Over the past two years, my outlook has thawed.  We’ve had a handful of really great estate pieces that gave me a nudge in the right direction – like this Victorian necklace and these Jose Hess earrings.  (Both of these are available.  Call or message for additional details.)

I may be late to the party, but there’s no question that I’m all in when it comes to the perfect piece of heart jewelry. There are still plenty of tacky hearts out there, so be sure to choose the right one.  You can’t go wrong with our latest find, a 14-karat yellow gold link chain with a double-heart feature. 

Totally reversible and oh-so-sweet, this 16-inch necklace offers subtle shine with a lovely satin-finish.  The elongated cable-link chain comes together with a pavé diamond heart;  a slightly smaller diamond heart dangles from the first.  There are eighteen diamonds in total with a combined weight of approximately .40 carat.  On the reverse side, a cluster of tiny cut-outs appear… a crescent moon, a star, a heart and five little dots.  Both looks are absolutely charming!  

Even the chain offers effortless modern style.  It’s solid, with a nice heavy feel.  A sturdy lobster-claw clasp completes the piece.  Perfect for Valentine’s Day, this double-heart necklace is available now for $1,700.00.  Don’t wait twenty-seven years like I did, add two new heart looks with just one piece to your wardrobe 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 7

Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling, and The Latest Things

Jewelry elicits strong emotional responses – visceral and usually immediate.  Many (perhaps even most) of our customers “ooh” and “aah” over diamonds, colored stones and the more traditional pieces.  There are, however, a few things that are met with a much more intense reaction.  A couple examples include mourning jewelry, natural scarabs and… hearts.  

Yes, hearts.  You either love them or you hate them.  There’s no middle of the road.  For me, after more than twenty years in the jewelry industry, it’s a “no”.  They’re overdone.  Too cliché.  Cheesy.  I have also come to accept that many people love them.  This blog is dedicated to those people.  

Recently acquired, this pendant is part of our estate collection.  And although it’s not a motif that I would choose for myself, I can certainly appreciate the fine quality of this piece.  Made entirely of a rich, buttery 18 karat yellow gold, this heart offers real style.  It’s got great curves and a really good feel.  It’s heavy… with a true sense of distinction.

The edge is thick and wide… even the back is finished to perfection with a series of curlicue cut-outs.  This solid frame is set with thirty-six large tapered baguette diamonds.  These step-cut stones have a combined weight of over 4.50 carats!  The average color grade of the diamonds is H-I and the average clarity grade is VS.   This is no ordinary diamond heart necklace that you can pick up at the mall but rather a unique piece of fine jewelry.  

While I would not buy this for myself, there’s just something about it.  I can’t seem to stop looking at it.  Someone is going to absolutely love it!  Available for the steal of a deal price of just $5,250.00 – call us to make it yours today.  1-800-747-7552.

“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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