Table cut diamond Archive

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Baubles and Bling with Unbelievable Pricing

As we continue to re-visit previously featured Picks of the Week, we couldn’t resist this lovely pairing. We’ll call it “Yellow Gold, Two Ways.” Both rings are made from the rich warm tones of 18 karat yellow gold but one ring is vintage and one is vintage-inspired.

This ring brings to life all the beauty of the Art Nouveau era in a new and modern ring. With a pair of six-petaled blossoms etched onto the outside edges of the ring, it offers subtle botanical ambiance. The entire top half of the ring is decorated with a deeply etched swirled pattern. It cascades down the shoulders, encapsulating two tiny diamond sections. There are six single cut diamonds in total – three on the left and three on the right. The crowning glory of the ring is a .76 carat Old European Cut diamond. Unlike the mounting (brand new with Art Nouveau design influences), this diamond is an authentic old stone. It completes the design to perfection. Originally priced at $5,000 – this ring has a featured Pick of the Week price of just $3,675.00.

This primitive piece is a true antique. Hallmarks inside the shank of the ring ascertain that the ring was made during the 1860’s.. over 160 years ago. It’s in remarkable condition and features a table cut diamond in the center, a cut more commonly used in the 1700-1800’s. This uniquely faceted diamond is quite deep and weighs 1.00 carat. Surrounding this diamond, in a square-shaped halo, are an additional twenty stones. These rose cuts have a combined weight of .30 carat. Because this ring is made from 18 karat gold, which tends to be soft, the surface is etched with countless tiny scratches giving the piece a lovely patina – a favorite detail of ours. Initially priced at $5,350.00 – this ring has been price-reduced to just $4,770.00!

A pair of rings like this make it difficult to decide… true vintage or vintage-inspired? If it’s the right ring, perhaps it doesn’t matter at all.

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

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

Joden Girl

Baubles and Bling with Unbelievable Pricing

Guests at Joden often inquire about the oldest treasures in our inventory. This sweet little ring from the 1860’s contains elements that definitely pre-date the Victorian era. The styling of the ring itself is primitive with minimal detail and time-softened edges.

At over one hundred sixty years old, the condition of this ring is quite good, which speaks for the craftsmanship of the piece. Every little nook and cranny from the shank to the shoulders is made from 18 karat yellow gold. High karat gold tends to be soft. Countless tiny scratches have created a unique patina – almost appearing to be sand-blasted or satin finished, but it’s completely authentic and oh-so beautiful.

A series of English hallmarks are pressed deep into the inside of the shank, a small crown and an “18” among them. The capital “L” mark assures us that the ring was made in the 1860’s, although, the center stone could be much earlier.

With surprisingly crisp lines and corners, this table cut diamond is so intriguing. Aptly named for the piece of furniture that it resembles, the table cut has been traced back as far as the 16th century. However, they were most commonly used during the 1700-1800’s. The four side facets have a beveled appearance and are quite high, giving a hint to the weight of the diamond – it measures 1.00 carat! A halo of twenty rose cut diamonds create the outer border, the stones themselves are almost rough cut. The irregularity only adds to the vintage appeal of the ring.

This ring was previously featured on our website for $5,850.00. It didn’t get a lot of love – it’s so challenging to truly appreciate the beauty of jewelry from a couple snapshots and a few words. We offer a “No Questions Asked” five day return policy to help our online visitors feel more comfortable with purchasing. We back that up with a thirty day exchange policy. At Joden (in store or online) we take customer service to the next level! With our website sales picking up, Dana and I decided to give this Victorian gem a second look. We’re bringing it back as a Pick of the Week.

Original Price – $5,850.00

New Unbelievable Price – Just $4,770.00!

In the midst of a global pandemic, how do you create instant happiness? “Add to cart,” of course! Check this ring out on our site now.

“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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