Lapis lazuli Archive

Hot or Not – Volume Three

April 1, 2022 by Joden Girl

Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling and Speculative Things

Established in London in 1960, The House of Graff was inspired by a devotion to beauty, detail and superior craftsmanship. Over the past sixty years, this powerhouse firm has become known for the finest quality gemstones and unique design.

True to the brand that Graff has created, this bold brooch is an exceptional example from our estate department. Weighing over 25 dwt, this piece has real weight – a true testament to the artistry and worth that combined to conceive such an unusual gem. Measuring approximately 1.5 x 1.75 inches, it fills the palm of my hand; a size that manages to make a statement without being ostentatious. It’s very wearable.

A sturdy frame made from 18 karat white gold is the backbone of this striking clip-style brooch. A hinged double pin stem mechanism holds the piece firmly in place – a singular stem would simply not do. The sides and back of the outer frame have been enhanced with a deep texture, an additional dimension that serves to soften the appearance of the wide expanse of gold. The deep blue color in this piece is derived from the large cushion shaped Lapis Lazuli that fills the frame from edge to edge. Presenting with a rich cobalt color and speckled with tiny flecks of gold, this bewitching stone looks very much like a starry night sky.

To complete the look, two freeform swirls are affixed atop the lapis. These gently curving lines are pavé-set with ninety round brilliant diamonds. The glittering gems offer a combined weight of 7.50 carats of bling. Clasped onto your jacket lapel or pinned to your favorite chunky sweater, there’s no doubt that this designer brooch will cause quite a stir.

Personally, I think this is a real “Wow” piece. I’m both captivated and perplexed… maybe you can clear things up. With eye-catching details including a diamond encrusted piece of lapis and priced at $7,500… is this a home run or a dud? What do you think – is it hot? Or not? Check out our Instagram story and cast your vote now.

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

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

Walk Like an Egyptian

June 3, 2020 by Joden Girl

Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling and Re-Created Things

Talk about a statement piece! Twenty-five inches of rich, buttery 18 karat yellow gold presented in three rows of triple-ribbed rolo links. Made in classic Egyptian revival style, this bold beauty is a celebration of the ancient culture famous for it’s fascination with both life and death.

Spaced intermittently along the length of this necklace are sixty-nine tassels with nine of them suspended from the centerpiece. They vary between one and two inches with each ending in a fluted bell. This fringe style moves and sways creating an enchanting little jingle. The anterior of the center placard features an ornately etched scene – a scarab beetle rolling a dung ball is flanked by a pair of winged insects all held within a geometric border. Flip it over and discover the same scene done in a three-dimensional design starring a Lapis Lazuli inlay.

The scarab beetle has long been a symbol of transformation and resurrection. These small yet historically significant bugs were at the heart of the Ancient Egyptian culture. Additionally, the bee is known to represent community. For thousands of years, civilizations have thrived upon the concept of coming together as a whole to overcome adversity. This showstopper is available now for $12,800.00.

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

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

A Revival

March 18, 2020 by Joden Girl

Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling and Celebratory Things

These are unprecedented, crazy, and trying times. Of that there is no doubt. Here, in Grove City, we are under state mandated shutdown. As I was scrolling through Facebook, a friend had posted this quote from Kitty O’Meara:

“And the people stayed home. And read books, and listened, and rested, and exercised, and made art, and played games, and learned new ways of being, and were still. And listened more deeply. Some meditated, some prayed, some danced. Some met their shadows.

And the people began to think differently. And the people healed. And, in the absence of people living in ignorant, dangerous, mindless, and heartless ways, the earth began to heal.

And when the danger passed, and the people joined together again, they grieved their losses, and made new choices, and dreamed new images, and created new ways to live and heal the earth fully, and they had been healed.”

These words settled into my soul like a prayer. We will persevere. And when we come back to work, and join together again with friends and loved ones, what a reunion that will be… a revival like no other.

There is no more fitting talisman for these days than the scarab beetle. This ancient symbol, resembling the dung beetle, was revered by Egyptians. This creature was drawn on walls and tombs, worn on necklaces and bracelets. It is a symbol of immortality and resurrection… transformation and protection.

These Egyptian Revival earrings are made from a bright 18 karat yellow gold and feature a pair of scarab beetles, carved from a resplendent Lapis Lazuli. This brilliant blue stone is speckled throughout with tiny flecks of gold. Seated at the North, South, East, and Western tips are clusters of three rose cut diamonds. Spreading out like the rays of the sun, these diamonds add sparkle and warmth to the earrings, priced at $2,650.00.

We look forward to the day when we will open the front doors and resume our normal lives again. Until then, please continue to join us twice a week for the blog and each day on Facebook and Instagram. We hope to provide a tiny distraction and a bit of joy.

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

Baubles, Bling and Speculative Things

Baubles, Bling and Re-Created Things

Baubles, Bling and Celebratory Things

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