Pick of the Week – Volume 50

Joden Girl

Baubles and Bling with Unbelievable Pricing

One of the most common questions we hear is “Do you do custom work?”  And as you may have imagined, the answer (of course) is “Yes.”  But for me, I often find myself giving a hesitant response rather than a resounding one.  I think that customers can have a skewed perception of custom creations.  Designing a piece from scratch including every twist, turn and stone requires tremendous skill and vision.  In addition, the costs can be quite high.  

With more than fifty years of experience, Joe has an unmatched eye for re-imagining a piece or building something new and inventive from square one.  Trained by his father, he spent over half of his career at the bench.  To combine those finely honed skills with a Graduate Gemologist degree provides critical knowledge of both the “rocks and metal” aspects of fine custom jewelry.  Joe can often be found arranging and rearranging gemstones and diamonds in artful patterns, constantly striving to find the perfect position…  waiting for the magic to happen.

The staff at Joden boasts two world-class bench jewelers.  Now, it is their expert hands that bring Joe’s visions to reality.  Occasionally, we utilize other sources for precise talents like stone cutting and polishing, metal casting and molding.  The jewelry world is fairly small.  The world of handmade custom jewelry is much much smaller.  

The uniqueness of this ring does not reside in the style but rather in the rarity of the center stone.  The elongated shape of this Precious Topaz is elegant and breathtakingly beautiful.  Each line of this emerald cut stone is crisp and clean.  Displaying the peachy hue of an expensive champagne, this collectible gem weighs 12.50 carats.  It was Joe’s keen eye that conceived this simple modernistic ring.  The three stone concept is not new, but usually, the size differentiation between the center and the side stones is slight.  Here, the trillion diamonds measure just one third of the length of the topaz.  With a combined weight of 1.23 carats, these diamonds are truly just an accent to the star center stone.

This custom piece has been showcased on our site for quite awhile.  It has been admired and applauded but has yet to find a forever home.  This week, this beauty has been selected as a Pick of the Week.  Previously priced at $8,750.00, we are now offering it for the new and unbelievable price of $6,250.00.  If you are a seeker the unusual and rare, this ring is an outstanding statement piece.  Click the photos and check it out on our site now.

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

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe and Shelly Isacco

Joe’s Special Box – Volume 126

Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling, and A Collector’s Things

Memorial Day is a time-honored tradition in this country.  It’s a day to remember all those who died in military service to the United States.  Originally called “Decoration Day”, we celebrate by placing flags and flowers on gravestones and memorials.  Veterans march in parades in local communities.  In my family, we have many veterans, including my father and my father-in-law.  We know how blessed we are that our servicemen came home.  On Monday, we will recognize and revere those who did not.  

Old Glory is a patriotic pennant of red, white and blue.  The red symbolizes hardiness and valor, the white is for purity and innocence and the blue signifies vigilance, perseverance and justice. This flag is recognized all over the world as a symbol of freedom.  This star-spangled banner has been there for every moment in the history of our nation…  from our deepest sorrows to our greatest triumphs.  

This ring from the late 1800’s offers much of the same symbolism.  Made in classic three stone style, the design has one stone for the past, one for the present and one for the future.  The power of three is universal.  It’s the holy trinity…  Father, Son and Holy Spirit.  In addition, sapphires are believed to represent truth, sincerity and faithfulness.  Rich blue in color, this old cut natural stone weighs approximately 1.60 carats.  It is flanked by a matched pair of Old Mine Cut diamonds.  These two stones have a combined weight of 1.25 carats.  The diamond is the chosen gem of commitment and strength. 

What piece of jewelry could be more perfect for Memorial Day than this late Victorian ring?  Comprised of blue sapphire and white diamonds, this ring stands for truth and commitment… the very same promises made by our flag and guaranteed by those who gave the ultimate sacrifice.  

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

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Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling and Five Star Things

Art Deco – it was a time of luxury and glamour expressed through visual design.  The style was evident in everything from architecture to vacuum cleaners…  one of the most notable influences was, of course, jewelry.  Pieces from the 1920’s and 1930’s were constructed from white gold and platinum with intricate details and stunning craftsmanship.

The most sought after elements of the era include:

  • Filigree and fine wire work
  • Hand engraved patterns
  • Diamond accents
  • A pop of color – ruby, emerald and sapphire were popular choices
  • Bold geometric shapes
  • White gold or platinum construction

This elongated octagonal ring follows this must-have list of desired features right down to the very last one.  

Like your grandmother following an old family recipe…  each detail has combined to create a masterpiece.  Two windows of filigree run parallel to the line of three central stones.  Complex engraving decorates the shoulders, edges and every spot in between.  Even now, the patterns are strong with minimal wear.  A matched pair of single-cut diamonds sit above and below the bright blue center; this French cut sapphire is synthetic and original to the ring.  Made from 18 karat white gold in the form of a cut-cornered rectangle, this Deco beauty does not disappoint.

It has real presence on the finger without being overstated.  With every earmark of a fine Art Deco piece, you must be wondering about the price.  No need to worry – it’s available now for just $675.00!  It’s perfect for jewelry lovers of every kind from the most savvy collector to vintage virgins.  If you’ve been longing to take the leap and get your very first piece of Art Deco jewelry, then this is the ring for you.  And if your Deco gems overflow the sides of your jewelry box, then you can certainly appreciate the appeal of this deal.  Visit our site to 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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