From Here to Eternity

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:

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

Cons:

  1. An eternity band can be more expensive than a band with diamonds only on a portion of the ring.  
  2. Eternity bands are more difficult (and sometimes impossible) to size.  
  3. With diamonds all the way around, the stones themselves see more wear and tear than a half-round style.
  4. 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

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

What’s New – Volume 74

Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling and the Latest Things

Maybe it’s my age and I’m finally feeling the vibe of my roots.  Perhaps it’s the fact that yellow gold is absolutely everywhere right now.  Or it could be the overwhelming barrage of Mid-Century Modern goodness that has been flooding through the doors…  whatever the reason, I simply cannot get enough of this look.  It’s a complete vibe, an emotion, a feeling – and I am SO here for it.  We bought this ring about a month ago – and I snagged it.  It checks ALL the boxes.

  • The ring is made from 14-karat yellow gold (except for the prongs which are white gold).
  • A tiny coin edge decorates the outer edges of the shank – a great textural detail.
  • The center section is an explosion of gold and gemstones – it’s the perfect size.  Not so big that it’s obnoxious, but definitely a statement-maker.
  • Twenty-two round brilliant diamonds form a pair of dazzling concentric rings that have a combined weight of .51 carat. 
  • A singular round emerald dots the center with a burst of bold green color – this dainty gem weighs just .13 carat.
  • Measuring a size 5.75 – its a perfect fit for both my left and right hands (it can be easily sized up or down).
  • It’s an affordable piece of fine jewelry.

It’s funky and fun – and it’s the latest addition to our website.  Grab this 1970’s ring for just $920.00 – a steal of a deal.  And the perfect accessory for summer.  Make it yours today.

“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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