Four Leaves

 Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling and Auspicious Things

If ever there were a time when we could use a little luck, this is it.  One in five thousand…  that’s the probability of finding a four-leaf clover.  It seems silly to spend hours searching for one of these fortuitous fronds when this stunning alternative is at the tips of your fingers.  

The center section of this delightful ring is designed in a beloved pattern – the quatrefoil.  Gaining mass popularity in recent years, it has been popping up in everything from tattoos to home decor.  The thing that you may not have known is that this equally proportioned configuration has had timeless appeal – it can be traced back thousands of years.  The counterpart to the trefoil, the quatrefoil is represented by four symmetrical circles with their edges slightly overlapping.  These circles are placed in the compass rose positions of North, South, East, and West.  Believed to be deeply rooted in the Christian faith, one interpretation is that it represents the four gospels of the New Testament: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.  Another simpler translation is much more literal…  quatrefoil means “four leaves”.  And as you know, four leaves are quite lucky!

Nothing beats the gleam of 18 karat gold, except perhaps antique 18 karat gold.  A hint of copper brings a rosy blush to the already rich color of this Victorian vision.  Crafted around 1875, this ring packs a subtle punch – quiet beauty with a bit of symbolic appeal.  There are fifteen Old European Cut diamonds nestled into the emblematic design…  they have a combined total of 1.50 carats.  These open-culet, cushion shaped gems glitter and shine with every turn of the hand.  The low-profile style makes this ring ideal for every day wear.  Boast this beauty on either hand, any finger will do.  Bring a little luck into your life for just $2,700.

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Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

Do You Prefer Three Leaves or Four?

Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling, and Symbolic Things

Faith, hope, and love…  this is what the three leaves of a shamrock signify.  It’s the symbol of Ireland and has been for centuries.  It is not to be confused with a four-leaf clover, an uncommon variation of the three-leaf clover.  One in every 10,000 clovers will have the fourth leaf… the lucky charm.

This rosy 14 karat gold bangle is made in a classic bypass style, comprised of three bands on the top.  The center one has been hand turned to create a beautiful twisted effect.  The crowning glory of this otherwise simple piece is the shamrock.  This iconic shape, made from three heart-shaped leaves, is seated at a jaunty angle on top of the bangle.  Four rose cut diamonds have been fitted to the clover, adding the perfect amount of sparkle.  Priced at $1,700 – this bracelet is perfect for daily wear and would easily become a favorite in anyone’s wardrobe.  

Pair it with one of these rings from Joe’s Special Box for an even more dazzling effect.  Remember these beauties from a few weeks ago?  Any of the three would be an ideal complement to the shamrock bangle.  With shared elements like vintage cut diamonds, and rosy gold – the common ground makes for a stellar style statement.  These pieces are available at Joden, where our motto continues to hold true…

“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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