Etruscan revival Archive

Pick of the Week – Volume 80

June 2, 2025June 2, 2025 by Joden Girl

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Baubles and Bling with Unbelievable Pricing

The Grand Period was the final portion of the Victorian Era. Preceded by Early and Mid-Victorian, the years between 1860-1885 celebrated the future by embracing styles of the past. Revivalist jewelry was popular and included both Etruscan and Egyptian themes. Inspired by these ancient civilizations and artifacts found by excavating their tombs, jewelers incorporated key aspects from those eras. Etruscan revival showcased elaborate beaded gold work called granulation with gemstones. Egyptian revival highlighted symbols such as scarabs, the Eye of Horus, and lotus flowers with accents of enamel and gemstones.

Hints of both civilizations are present in this authentic Victorian brooch. Bezel set with a twisted rope accent is a cabochon oval garnet. Shimmering with every shade of red from raspberry to merlot, this beautiful gem pops from within its golden frame. Three additional twisted wires decorate the matte surface. Bringing a secondary color to the piece is a row of small ovals. Soldered to the surface, these metal frames are filled with white enamel using the cloisonné technique.

Peep the glass locket on the back – called a hair receiver, this hidden feature was meant to preserve a locket of hair from a lost loved one. This one has the original fabric still intact and appears to have never been used. Wonderfully crafted, this authentic piece of Victorian jewelry has long been a treasured part of the Joden inventory. Previously listed on our site for $3,900.00 – we are dropping the price in hopes of finding a new custodian for this beauty. Now available for just $2,875.00 – make this piece of history part of your story today.

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

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

One Fish, Two Fish

February 21, 2025February 21, 2025 by Joden Girl

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Baubles, Bling and Fishy Things

Lately, it seems like earrings are at the top of everyone’s wish list. At Christmastime, we couldn’t keep classic yellow gold hoops in stock; they were flying out the door! Coming in at a close second were diamond hoops, and colored stone studs. No matter the choice… the theme was the same; earrings! Now that the holidays are over and Valentine’s in in the rearview, we have restocked our earrings – these vintage cuties caught my eye.

Whimsical and fun, these little darlings are made entirely of 10-karat yellow gold (a detail that makes them a little more affordable!). Both the wire and the dangling portion of the earrings are decorated with Etruscan beading, a style that dates back hundreds and hundreds of years. The technique involves applying patterns to the surface of a piece of jewelry; the patterns are made from tiny beads of gold (known as granulation) with filigree and coiled wire designs. With origins in the 7th to 3rd centuries, the Etruscan style has been resurrected many times since; perhaps the most notable of the revivals were in the mid to late 1800’s and again in the mid 1900’s.

These charming puffer fish earrings were made in the in the Mid-Century Modern era. Their bright blue eyes are made from four round turquoise gems. I love that their little mouths are open – each one ready to take the perfect selfie! A singular piece of matte-finish gold forms the tail with a cleverly sculpted edge. The spiky look that puffer fish are known for has been achieved using the Etruscan techniques detailed above.

I was surprised by how light these puffer fish are in the ear! They’re comfortable and so fun! I love how much movement they have – they’re full of personality. These cuties are available now for just $650.00, and add a touch of whimsy to your look. Not yet on our site, give us a call to make them yours.

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

Written by Carrie Martin

Photography by Dana Jerpe

What’s New – Volume 88

January 5, 2024 by Joden Girl

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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

Baubles and Bling with Unbelievable Pricing

Baubles, Bling and Fishy Things

Baubles, Bling and the Latest Things

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