Natural pearl Archive

What’s New – Volume 90

January 19, 2024January 15, 2024 by Joden Girl

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Baubles, Bling and the Latest Things

Often, in jewelry, what’s old becomes new again. With each new generation of fashionistas and style-icons, we find inspiration for the future by looking to the past. Albeit short, the Edwardian era is one of the most imitated and reproduced periods in jewelry. Lasting from 1901-1910 (marked by the reign of King Edward VII), the Edwardian period celebrated classically feminine, lacy jewelry.

This pendant showcases everything that made early 20th century jewelry desirable. A 14-karat yellow-gold base is topped with platinum and set with fifty-nine diamonds of both Old Mine and Old European cuts. These gems offer 2.70 carats of sparkle. These gems have an average color grade of G and an average clarity grade of VS-SI. Bright and colorless, these diamonds cover every swirl and whorl of this curvaceous creation.

Nestled deep into the center of the piece and held in place by six yellow gold claws is one creamy natural pearl. The warm golden tone of this pearl brings a feeling of warmth to the otherwise crisp and colorless necklace. When shown from behind, it’s clear that this beauty was converted from a brooch. There are two smooth pads on the left and right sides where the pin stem was once attached.

Although we did not remove the pin stem from this piece, it was definitely done by an expert jeweler. The craftsmanship is superb and doesn’t detract from the value of the pendant in the least. Crafted around 1910, this necklace is available for $3,750.00. Add timeless elegance to your wardrobe with this beauty available now at Joden Jewelers.

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

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

Treasure of the Sea

June 25, 2021June 25, 2021 by Joden Girl

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Baubles, Bling and Rare Things

Nothing says classic elegance like a strand of pearls. Whether they are choker length or opera length, these lustrous orbs have captivated jewelry lovers for hundreds of years. Found within oysters, this jewel forms when an irritant gets trapped inside the shell. This causes the mollusk to secrete a fluid that coats the irritant, thus protecting the creature itself. Pearls are one of the most beloved and versatile of gemstones.

A lesser known and more rare jewel of the ocean forms inside an entirely different shell. These unique gems are aptly named for the shell in which they are found, they’re called conch pearls. Large sea snails called queen conchs have a beautifully spiral shaped shell… a haven that occasionally produces a rare pink pearl. These calcareous concretions have been discovered in various shades of white, yellow, brown and the most desirable… pink.

Because these pearls are formed naturally, with no outside interference, their shape is often irregular. Round conch pearls are extremely rare. Collecting one hundred and seventy-eight perfectly round and beautifully matched conch pearls to create this double strand was quite a feat. Mottled shades of pale pink to a vibrant bubblegum hue, these pearls are strung in two rows joined with an equally lovely clasp. Made in true Edwardian style this 18 karat yellow gold and platinum catch features twenty-nine rose cut diamonds. These twinkling gems have a combined weight of approximately .28 carat. One small golden pearl crowns the clasp.

Accompanied by a report from the International Gemological Institute of America certifying that they are, in fact, natural conch pearls. It gives a detailed and completely factual description including a photo. This extraordinary necklace is priced at $8,500.00 and is available exclusively at Joden Jewelers.

“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 30

January 4, 2021 by Joden Girl

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Baubles and Bling with Unbelievable Pricing

This delicate beauty belongs on the wrist of a new bride. Made from a perfect pairing of yellow gold and platinum, this Edwardian enchantress is everything. Handcrafted at the turn of the 20th century – well over one hundred years ago – this gem is still in pristine condition. With a circular center section and a narrow band, this bracelet is fancy enough to wear on your wedding day and yet simple enough to add a bit of sparkle to your favorite leggings and fuzzy sweater.

Close inspection reveals five natural pearls – with a slightly golden hue and shimmery shell – these pearls amp up the vintage vibe of this bracelet. A matched pair of Old European cut diamonds flank the center section and have a combined weight of .35 carat. A series of six tiny leaves add a classic Edwardian element – each one featuring milgrain beaded edges and a rose cut diamond center. There are 24 rose cut diamonds in all with a total weight of .25 carat.

It shocks me to say that this bracelet has gone virtually unnoticed on our site for more than a year. After a quick discussion with Dana, we decided that the photos simply weren’t doing it any justice. Now, with new photos AND as a featured Pick of the Week, we’re certain that it will find a forever home.

Originally priced at $6,300 – we are now offering this antique bracelet for just $4,150. That’s a savings of over $2000! Pick of the Week pricing only lasts for one week – don’t miss this unbelievable deal. Click the link and make it yours now.

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

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe and Shelly Isacco

Baubles, Bling and the Latest Things

Baubles, Bling and Rare Things

Baubles and Bling with Unbelievable Pricing

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