His and hers Archive

His and Hers – Volume Nine

September 8, 2023 by Joden Girl

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Baubles, Bling, and Complementary Rings

Partners. Soulmates. Kindred spirits. Lovers. Husband and wife… a union that is often celebrated with a pair of matching wedding bands. Twenty-five years ago, our wedding band case was overflowing with everything from classic plain gold duos to pairs of tri-color entwined braids. Nearly every couple purchased matching bands. In the years since, both couples and the rings that represent their love have evolved. Today, more often than not, wedding rings are complementary, like these.

Both made near the turn of the century, these rings embrace everything the Edwardian era had to offer. First, let’s look at the ladies ring. Created from both yellow and white 18-karat gold, this elegant ring contains one Old European Cut diamond as the center stone. This slightly warm gem (K-L in color) weighs approximately 1.30 carats. Nestled deep within the octagonal-shaped top, this diamond has a clarity grade of VS1-2. Cascading down the shoulders and wrapping around the sides are intricate engraved patterns; it’s on our site with a newly reduced price of $5700.00.

Comparatively, the gents ring is made from 14-karat gold. This ring also showcases two-tone appeal. Just like its counterpart, the shoulders of this ring are inset with white gold segments. The graduated pattern carved into the shoulders of this ring is identical to the decoration of the ladies ring. Additional engraving surrounds the center, it offers a more masculine look of both linear and pierced design elements.

Winking from the center of this ring is a .55 carat European Cut diamond. Exhibiting a fancy deep brown-yellow color, this antique stone has a clarity grade of SI and is priced at just $1385.00. These two vintage pieces have so much in common and yet also proclaim their own uniqueness.

Shown on the hand, it’s easy to see how great they look together. If you and your significant other have been searching for the ideal way to symbolize your commitment – look no further. Both rings are available now.

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

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

His and Hers – Volume Eight

April 14, 2023 by Joden Girl

Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling, and Complementary Rings

I love vintage wedding bands, especially pairs of bands… his and hers. The more worn they are, the better I like them. When a ring is worn day in and day out, it develops a patina that tells the most beautiful story. Every scratch and scuff is a testament to a life well-lived and of course, well loved. Most wedding bands (those with no stones) are designed for daily wear. Constructed to endure everything from manual labor to washing dishes, these bands have much to say. They are perhaps the most quintessential symbol of a promise, the ultimate commitment.

They say “I am yours and you are mine,” forsaking all others for as long as we both shall live. Those words are powerful maybe even more so than “I love you.” This pair of vintage bands may not be a visual match – but they are undoubtedly a team.

The ladies ring is made from platinum, measures just 1.7mm wide and is a size five. It’s engraved on the inside with two sets of initials. Although faint and very worn in spots, it appears to read “BCD to ARW 8-24-51”. The mens band is made from 14-karat yellow gold, measures 3.7mm wide and is a size 9. Inside, it is engraved in the reverse “ARW to BCD 8-24-51”.

Seventy-two years. I don’t know who wore these rings. I can see that they were treasured. We have not refinished the surface nor did we remove the engraving from the inside… although we could. These rings could be high polished to a pristine shine and those precious letters could be obliterated. I simply couldn’t bear it – to erase this love story would be a crime.

On one hand it saddens me that they’re here, in our inventory instead of being cherished by a child or grandchild. On the other hand, I am exciting at the prospect of them having a second owner who will love them as much as the first. We have priced them as a pair, and don’t want to separate them. If you are his and he is yours, make these bands yours for just $575.00.

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

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

His and Hers – Volume Seven

December 9, 2022 by Joden Girl

Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling, and Complementary Rings

Matching wedding bands… is that even a thing anymore? To be honest, I think the last pair I sold were from an earlier edition of this blog… His and Hers – Volume Three. I wrote that piece over three years ago about a wonderfully romantic pair of gleaming gold bands from 1907. I was completely smitten with the initials and dates engraved inside those antique beauties – and I was delighted when a couple of longtime customers purchased them. I knew that Chad and Paige would treasure them as much if not more than I did.

I find myself feeling sad that I cannot think of another pair of matching bands that I have sold since then… it’s such a romantic tradition. It’s a visual connection – a symbol of promises made. A close second to matching bands are rings that are complementary, like these…

While they are not exactly alike, there’s no denying the similarities. “His” ring is made from 14-karat white gold featuring a natural star sapphire as the center stone. Artfully sculpted into a tall cabochon, this shimmery pastel blue stone weighs approximately 20.00 carats. Perfectly fitted into each shoulder is an engraved triangle that is set with a round diamond. These two diamonds have a combined weight of .30 carat.

“Her” ring is made from 18-karat white gold with a cabochon oval star sapphire in the center. More gray than blue, this silky stone weighs approximately 4.25 carats. It is completely surrounded by a halo of single-cut diamonds. These eighteen sparklers have a combined weight of .66 carat. Both sapphires showcase the mystical phenomenon known as asterism. When the small needle-like inclusions align and intersect, they produce a star. Tilting and rotating these unusual gemstones in direct light allow the stars to truly shine.

“His” ring is moderately priced at $2,875.00 while “Her” ring is available for just $1,450.00. Together, this dynamic duo are an excellent choice for wedding rings, anniversary rings, or just because rings. They may not be matching, but they are ideal complements for each other. If you’ve fallen under the spell of these glimmering stars, give us a call to make them yours.

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

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

Baubles, Bling, and Complementary Rings

Baubles, Bling, and Complementary Rings

Baubles, Bling, and Complementary Rings

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