Old european cut diamonds Archive

What’s New – Volume 92

January 26, 2024 by Joden Girl

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Baubles, Bling and the Latest Things

Even though I am smitten with all things yellow gold right now, I have to admit that this sweet little ring had me doing a double-take. After evaluating the 2023 holiday season, we definitely noticed a surge in yellow gold sales… but there’s no doubt that Art Deco jewelry is still a hot commodity. All of our vintage jewelry lovers will be drooling over this 1930’s ring.

Made entirely of platinum, it offers all the best bits from the Golden Age. Each detail blends seamlessly into the next to create the vibe of the ring. When I look at it, I see the beauty and elegance of the complete piece, not one particular element. It’s low-profile, rising barely 2mm above the surface of the finger. Three Old European diamonds span the center – a rectangular segment broken into three squares. Featuring high crown angles and open culets, these gems have a combined weight of .50 carat.

The outer edges of the ring are mirror images of each other. A softly sculpted line creates the border – the shape is subtle like the Cupid’s bow of the upper lip. Utterly feminine, these gentle curves dip deeply to meet the narrow shoulder on each side. Six single-cut diamonds accent the ring with an additional .09 carat of sparkle. Eight elliptical cutouts add a hint of filigree to each dimple and column of the bow-like silhouette of the ring.

Totally harmonious and altogether lovely, this ring is available now for just $1175.00.

“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 20

March 14, 2022 by Joden Girl

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Baubles, Bling, and The Latest Things

I can just hear Stevie Wonder crooning… “Isn’t she lovely? Isn’t she wonderful?” This latest edition to our estate department is both of those things. Crafted near the turn of the century in the early 1900’s, this Edwardian dream is a vision of 14 karat yellow gold with a platinum top.

With an elongated shape, it flatters and lengthens the finger. Shown up close, you can see the intricate details that created the overall ambiance of the ring. Delicate wires spiderweb between the rectangular center and the sculpted sides. A kite-shaped accent nestles into the opening of the split shank.

A combination of Old European and rose cut diamonds add a dazzling array of sparkle. Glittering from every angle are twenty-one diamonds with a combined weight of nearly .75 carat.

From behind, you can see the beauty of the open wire work as well as the cut-outs on the edge. New to our site, this gem is moderately priced at $2,450.00. Check it out for yourself!

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

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

A Pop of Color

September 16, 2023December 10, 2021 by Joden Girl

Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling and a Dazzling Ring

Tonight, when I showed my husband the piece for this blog, he remarked (with a bit of shock) on how shiny and sparkly it was. I handed it to him so he could get a closer look. With a little assistance from a small maglite, he was mesmerized by the light dancing across the diamond. It’s truly hypnotic.

I knew this ring was special from the moment I first saw it. Then, it was a semi-mounting – with no center stone. I loved the combination of the cool gray tone of the platinum and the rich red hue of the calibré-cut rubies – a perfect pairing. Offering a pop of color, those twenty-five cherry red gemstones have a combined weight of .50 carat. Six Old European cut diamonds are nestled into the narrow shoulders of the Art Deco inspired design. Just a whisper of sparkle, these tiny diamonds have a weight of just .11 carat.

Each of these details help to create the ideal setting for the center diamond, selected and set in our on-premises shop. It’s a bright 1.88 carat round brilliant dazzler. It’s bezel set within a milgrain-accented band of platinum. The color grade of the diamond is slightly tinted (L-M) and it’s exceptionally clean (VVS1-2 in clarity).

Shown from behind, you can appreciate the hand-pierced pattern that forms the under gallery of the ring. Not just decorative, these artistic cutouts are every bit as functional as they are fashionable. They allow light to pass beneath the diamond and they also make it possible to keep the stone clean. Accompanied by a report from the International Gemological Institute of America (note how the Report Number is engraved inside the shank of the ring), this beauty has a retail replacement value of $17,915.00.

Catching my eye is one thing. Catching the eye of my husband is quite another. His attention is usually reserved for fast cars, vintage trucks and me (of course). If he’s dazzled, you will be blown away. Come and see the magic for yourself – it’s available now for just $12,800.00.

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

Baubles, Bling and the Latest Things

Baubles, Bling, and The Latest Things

Baubles, Bling and a Dazzling Ring

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