Mid century modern ring Archive

Hot or Not – Volume 15

July 15, 2024 by Joden Girl

Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling and Curious Things

Do you have an appetite for apatite? A phosphate mineral, this widely occurring stone is transparent or even translucent. Found most commonly in shades of blue and green, it is a relatively soft stone. It is ranked a five on Mohs scale. More unusual shades include colorless, yellow, purple, pink and brown. Intense blue varieties are the result of heat treatment. Gem quality apatite stones are mined in Mexico, Myanmar and Brazil.

This unique gemstone is believed to inspire learning, creativity and insight. Many believe that wearing a piece of apatite jewelry will provide clarity, focus, acceptance and unconditional love both from oneself and others.

A cushion-shaped apatite fills the center of this Mid Century Modern dinner ring. This deep teal-colored gem weighs 3.50 carats. A series of sixteen straight baguette diamonds spray out from the gemstone. These diamonds are equally spaced without touching each other. Held in place by two prongs, these diamonds have a total weight of approximately 1.00 carat. The ring itself is made entirely of 18-karat white gold. The metal fineness mark is crisp and easily read inside the shank.

This ring reminds me of a child’s painting. It takes the form of a primitively drawn sunshine… a roundish center with a series of rays fanning out. It’s the perfect combination of blue skies and sunny days. It shines with a childlike demeanor that makes me smile. Moderately priced at $2,150.00, this ring will be added to our website soon. Although this bold blue apatite ring appeals to me, I can’t help but wonder what you think. Does this ring blaze hot like the sun, or is it a dud that fizzles out? Is it 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

From Here to Eternity

April 19, 2024 by Joden Girl

Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling and Endless Things

Eternity bands… how do you feel about them? Are you Team Yes (give me ALL the diamonds!) or Team No (keep the diamonds on top, where I can enjoy them)? Admittedly, there are pros and cons of these endless rings of scintillating sparkle. Let’s make a list…

Pros:

Eternity bands are trés romantic! The diamonds encircle the finger with no beginning and no end. Endless diamonds = endless love.
If the ring spins around on the hand, no one would ever know! It looks the same all the way around.
More diamonds means more sparkle!
These unique beauties are often custom made, allowing for creativity and personalized style.

Cons:

An eternity band can be more expensive than a band with diamonds only on a portion of the ring.
Eternity bands are more difficult (and sometimes impossible) to size.
With diamonds all the way around, the stones themselves see more wear and tear than a half-round style.
Often, eternity bands are thicker to accommodate the depth of the stones. Some may find this to be uncomfortable.

Personally, I love eternity bands. I have been wearing my wedding ring since August of 2000, nearly twenty-four years. Perhaps I’m a hopeless romantic – I get the warm fuzzies just looking at my ring. I had a similar reaction when I saw this week’s featured piece for the first time.

Made entirely of platinum, this wide band reminds me of antique lace. The edges are scalloped, waving up and down. There are six small sections, each one features a unique combination of diamond shapes and sizes: one pear-shape, three marquises and five rounds. Combined, the six pear-shapes have a weight of .60 carat, the eighteen marquise diamonds have a weight of 1.50 carats, and the thirty rounds have a total weight of .60 carat. That’s 2.70 carats of endless sparkle!

Like Cinderella’s slipper, this beauty must be a perfect fit. It is a size six, and cannot be sized. The band has a silky-smooth interior and is quite comfortable to wear.

If you love a great eternity band AND you wear a size six, this band is simply too good to resist. It’s a stunning Mid Century Modern design, made in the 1960’s. Priced at $4,350.00, it’s available now. Give us a call to claim it today.

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

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

Pick of the Week – Volume 62

October 30, 2023 by Joden Girl

Joden Girl

Baubles and Bling with Unbelievable Pricing

Asymmetry is defined as a lack of equality or equivalence between parts or aspects of something – having two sides or halves that are not the same. In terms of style, asymmetry creates a complex relationship between elements – often it offers a more interesting design that attracts attention.

In recent years, asymmetrical earrings have been on trend. This unique concept can be more simply described as mismatched. Asymmetry isn’t a new idea, it’s more of a revival. In fact, the Mid Century Modern era frequently showcased pieces with contrasting or disproportional charm. Our 62nd Pick of the Week is a perfect example.

Shown from each side, this platinum ring offered two opposing styles… one sleek and modern and one diamond-studded. Just three round diamonds decorate one shoulder while the other side has a whopping eighteen. Together, there is a .50 carat of diamond weight. Although not uniform, the two halves highlight the center stone to perfection. A gem fine 10.00 carat emerald-cut amethyst pops with purple panache.

The unique styling of this ring makes it an ideal fit for a pinky finger. Perhaps that’s why it’s so tiny – currently measuring at a diminutive size 3 (sizing available upon request). Shown from the edge, the curled ribbon motif of this ring can truly be appreciated. In excellent condition, this estate ring has been on our site for $3,375.00. Now, we are offering it for the new and unbelievable price of just $2,650.00. Let’s do the math on that one – it’s a savings of $725.00!

This ring is our 62nd featured Pick of the Week… fifteen of them are still available. To see all the pieces with new and unbelievable pricing, visit the Old Finds section of our website. Take advantage of the savings today.

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

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

Baubles, Bling and Curious Things

Baubles, Bling and Endless Things

Baubles and Bling with Unbelievable Pricing

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