Marquise diamond Archive

Hot or Not – Volume 27

December 19, 2025 by Joden Girl

Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling and Curious Things

In the last few days, we have sold several engagement rings… that is not unusual during the holidays. The Christmas spirit often inspires couples to take the next step. There are two unique qualities that separate the engagement rings of the 2025 holiday season from the engagement rings of previous years.

First, nearly all of them were made in yellow gold – a trend we haven’t seen since the early 1990’s.
Second, most of them featured a marquise-cut diamond as the center stone.

It’s no secret that jewelry styles come and go; more often that not, those very same styles will come back into fashion in the future. The recent preference of yellow gold over white gold, platinum or silver was not hard to predict. It was time. White metals had reigned supreme for three decades. Yellow gold is classic; it’s timeless. It’s comeback was inevitable. However, I don’t know if anyone could have predicted the wild popularity of the marquise diamond. We’ve watched fancy shapes trend over the last five years… ovals and pears were key players. But make no mistake, 2025 has been the year of the marquise diamond.

Those two things have me looking at these vintage earrings in an entirely new light. Taking the shape of a pyramid or even a Christmas tree, these unique earrings are made from 14-karat yellow gold. Each one showcases three marquise diamonds; set east/west, these diamonds graduate in size from the top to the bottom. Combined, these sparklers have a weight of approximately .60 carat. Bright and clean – these are not typical earring stones. These are engagement quality diamonds with an average color grade of G-H and an average clarity grade of VS. Priced at just $725.00, they’re certainly affordable.

We can’t help but wonder what you think. Should they have stayed in the 1980’s, never to be worn again? Or do they offer a vintage vibe that you simply cannot resist? Are these earrings hot? Or not?

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

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

What’s New – Volume 66

September 15, 2023April 3, 2023 by Joden Girl

Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling and the Latest Things

For a self-proclaimed sapphire lover, lately I have really been digging emeralds. Not typically a fan of green – I am inexplicably drawn to the bright verdant hue. It feels fresh and new. Green is the color of spring – symbolizing life, fertility, and renewal. It’s no surprise that Emerald is the birthstone for May… a month when flowers are beginning to bloom. It’s also the gift of choice for a 55th wedding anniversary.

We recently acquired this vintage ring. It’s classically beautiful, made in a traditional three-stone style. Created entirely of 18-karat yellow gold, this ring looks and feels rich. A half-bezel style setting encapsulates the pear mixed cut beryl center. This gem weighs approximately 1.30 carats. Featuring medium green tones, this stone is moderately included. Inclusion in emeralds are like clouds in the sky… they’re a natural part of the stone.

Flanking the center are a matched pair of marquise brilliant diamonds. Together, these two stones offer .40 carat of sparkle. They are near colorless with an average clarity grade of VS2-SI1. On the hand, the ring has a time-honored charm all its own. Stamped inside the shank of this beauty are a series of English hallmarks.

Priced at $4000, this dainty darling is available in our store now, and will be on our site later this week. Simple and sweet, it would be an excellent choice for a right-hand ring or a non-traditional engagement ring. Whether you wear it on your left hand or right, this eye-catching ring will garner accolades and compliments from everyone who sees it!

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

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

I Want Candy

July 10, 2019 by Joden Girl

Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling, and a Super Sweet Ring

If ever there were a perfect mother’s ring for me – this is it! My boys were born in April and May, making their birthstones diamond and emerald, respectively. I have never wanted a family ring (at least not in the old-fashioned sense) and I am not usually a fan of emeralds. BUT seriously! This is a showstopping, eye-popping beauty. It practically jumps off the finger.

The classic two-stone twin bypass design is done to perfection with a pair of marquise brilliant cut stones. First, we have a gem fine bright green emerald (probably Columbian). This is a natural stone – no lab-grown emeralds for us! This color can only be described as emerald green – and the clarity! Not a spot to be seen! This quality is rare, and quite hard to find. Not to be outdone, check out that diamond. It weighs in at 1.09 carats. The high white tone is the ideal complement to the glowing green of the emerald. What a combination! Ten baguette cut diamonds arch up each side of the band, creating an elegant swirl of sparkle.

Made entirely of platinum, this bauble brings the bling. It’s from our estate collection – pre-owned, but not antique. Most likely made in the late 1960’s or early 1970’s, this is one cocktail ring you don’t want to miss. Fancy shaped diamonds are making quite a splash this year, but there’s no doubt the marquise is reigning supreme. Add this one to your wardrobe today… it’s priced to sell at $17,500. Call me for additional details. Dial 800.747.7552 and ask for Joden Girl. ♥

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

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

Baubles, Bling and Curious Things

Baubles, Bling and the Latest Things

Baubles, Bling, and a Super Sweet Ring

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