Once In A Lifetime

Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling and Heirloom Quality Things

Typically, I am not a fan of saving your jewelry for special occasions.  Why wait to wear the things that bring you so much joy?  If you take care of your pieces and have them serviced regularly, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t enjoy them.  Whether you’re heading out for dinner or working from your home office – my advice is to break out that bling!  

But there’s an exception to every rule, right?  You probably wouldn’t wear a wedding gown to the supermarket.  Some jewelry is every bit as formal as that gown…  and most likely not for every day wear.  Like these earrings, for instance….  over three inches of 18-karat shimmering, showstopping splendor.

The opulence begins with a .61 carat cushion diamond set within a delicate diamond halo.  Three gemstone chains fan out, two forming the outside line of the earring while the center one becomes an articulated dangle in the center of this pear-shaped ear candy.  The two outer chains loop down and connect…  they are comprised of a series of fancy cut aquamarine, morganite and round brilliant diamonds.  The center pendulum ends with a 15 mm South Sea Pearl.  

With twelve aquamarines and ten morganite, there are four carats of gem weight.  Amp up the bling factor with two hundred and forty diamonds that offer 7.83 carats of glittering glow.  These are not your average pearl earrings.  These are once-in-a-lifetime event earrings.  This time, my advise is to treasure these beauties, keep them for that special day.  Destined to become a cherished piece of heirloom jewelry, these beauties are priced at $15,000.00.  Check them out on our site now.

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

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

Joe’s Special Box – Volume 134

Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling, and A Collector’s Things

For most of us, life isn’t quiet and relaxed.  Often, it’s busy and chaotic overflowing with our careers, errands, trips to the gym, laundry, yard work and the list goes on.  The daily grind isn’t always jewelry friendly.  Many of the tasks that we take on each day can be hard on our treasured gems.  

Jewelry, when properly cared for, is an heirloom that can last for multiple generations.  Simple practices can extend the life of your jewels…

  • Don’t wear your rings to the gym.
  • Don’t wear your rings while doing manual labor, including gardening and yard work.
  • Know what gems are suited for daily wear and what ones are not.
  • Have your jewelry cleaned and checked routinely (twice a year) by a qualified jeweler.

Some of my personal habits include taking off all my jewelry as soon as I get home from work.  I have a little dish in the family room that holds my rings.  This also ensures that I don’t leave them laying in random other spots around the house.  On the weekend, I often only wear my wedding band.  It’s a quick and easy choice for football games, grocery shopping and hanging around the house.  It also saves wear and tear on my vintage engagement ring and diamond anniversary band.  I highly recommend having a beautiful and wearable alternative ring that can be worn in most situations.

This Victorian band is an ideal choice.  Having already withstood more than a hundred years of wear, this ring is in excellent condition.  Made from 18 karat yellow gold, the band is a medium width with a nice heft.  The low profile appeal offers simple etched patterns on each shoulder.  Nestled deep into the surface of the ring are three deep red rubies and two tiny diamonds.  Both stones are ideal for daily wear.  With regular maintenance, this is a piece that can bring joy for generations yet to come.  It’s priced at just $1,350.00 and is available in our showroom now.  

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

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

Joe’s Special Box – Volume 59

Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling, and A Collector’s Things

I can’t resist a piece that tells a story.  I’m not sure how this tale began…  perhaps with “Once upon a time” or maybe even “Long ago”.  There’s no way to be sure.  What I do know is how it ended…  “LLewellin died March 30th, 1874.”  These words are hand engraved on the outside of this Victorian mourning ring.

But LLewellin was only half of the story.  Inside the ring are the words “Martha Warriner Megler died.  August 21, 1867.” 

As for the beginning and middle of this romantic saga, I can only imagine.  Perhaps it was a long and happy marriage or perhaps they were star-crossed lovers.  Maybe Llewellin and Martha had children and one of them comissioned the making of this memento… a 15 karat rosy gold English ring set with an oval banded agate.  This stone is nestled in a textured halo of vertical raised lines while a pair of enameled flowers adorn the shoulders of the piece.  The inside of this ring is silky smooth – it’s a comfort, both to wear and remember.  I miss the old traditions, like mourning jewelry.  After you’re gone, what story will your jewelry tell?  Visit us at Joden where our pieces are the heirlooms of your future.  

“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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