Joden Girl
Baubles, Bling and Curious Things
While still enmeshed in the “lab-grown” diamond era, let’s talk about value. By law, retailers are required to disclose the origin of any and all laboratory-created diamonds. This material is not rare; they have significantly lower production costs which can lead to higher profit margins for retail jewelry stores. With nearly fifty-six years in the jewelry business, we are three generations strong. We don’t buy or sell any lab-grown diamonds. It wasn’t even a consideration for us. As always, to move forward, we look to the past… antique and estate jewelry offers quality and value that modern jewelry simply cannot touch.
One of the things that I tell engagement customers is that if it’s all about the ring and not the commitment, then they might want to re-evaluate. Make no mistake; we want you to LOVE your ring, but would never sell you something that has no value. Instead, we are proud to offer hundreds of ring options. We have antique stunners, estate beauties and modern marvels. Our cases are overflowing with natural earth-mined diamonds of every shape, grade and size as well as a kaleidoscope of colored stone choices. If you can’t find something here, then we didn’t do our job.
Today, I wanted to highlight a ring that is a lot of look for a great price. Made in the Mid-Century era (Post WWII) from an unusual combination of low karat white gold and silver. The mix is not common; however, it presents very well. Created in the iconic navette (French for “little boat”) shape, the outline of the ring looks like a marquise. Measuring just over .75 inches from tip to tip, it’s impressive on the hand. Upon closer inspection, you can see two distinct elements… a halo that follows the perimeter and the area inside. Both feature precision cut metal that has been set with diamonds. There are nineteen round diamonds that offer approximately .35 carats of brilliance. Measuring a finger size 5.5, this ring can be yours for just $700.00!
These days, it seems like anything goes for an engagement ring. It should be something that is more about celebrating the commitment and not the latest trend. With all of those things in mind, I’m curious to know what you think of today’s ring… would you wear it? Would it be an engagement ring or perhaps a cocktail ring? And finally – Is this ring 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
