Unheated sapphire Archive

Pick of the Week – Volume 75

April 21, 2025 by Joden Girl

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Baubles and Bling with Unbelievable Pricing

Over the past few weeks, we have selected a series of diamond rings to highlight. The introduction of lab grown diamonds has impacted the earth-mined diamond market. And although we don’t sell lab grown material, we are very in tune to the current market, pricing and trends. In an effort to continue to bring our customers the best possible pricing every single day, we have been evaluating and updating the price of each diamond we sell. Many of those diamond rings have become featured Picks of the Week. So far, I have blogged about seven different ones. Each one is unique and beautiful, but to be brutally honest… I’m a bit tired of white gold diamond rings. I’m dying for a little color!

Today, I’m satisfying that color craving in the best way. Made by modern designer Beverley K, this 18-karat white gold gem is truly unique. Five vertical rows have been sandwiched together, each one set with round brilliant diamonds. The center row utilizes the bezel-set style, while the outer rows showcase prong setting techniques. Each line is bordered by tiny beaded trim that is known as milgrain. A high-polish shank offers a clean contrast to the highly detailed center.

There are thirty-six diamonds in all with a combined weight of approximately .27 carat. Nestled into the middle of the ring is the most glorious pop of color – a cushion cut blue sapphire. Weighing 1.60 carats, this bright hue of this gem is known as cornflower blue. The color is hypnotic… staring at this lush stone almost makes the rest of the ring disappear. It’s nothing but a sea of beautiful blue.

In additional to the stunning color is yet another notable detail. The color is completely natural… this sapphire is unheated. Nearly all sapphires (and countless other gems) are heat treated to enhance their color. This sapphire is a rare, untouched beauty – it has been cut and polished, but nothing more. It was extracted from the Earth in this very shade of blue. It’s a natural wonder. Today, we’re offering this ring with a $500 price drop. Previously available for $5,500 – it’s now just $5,000.00! If you love a natural beauty, make this one yours today.

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

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

Blue Beauty

September 30, 2024September 27, 2024 by Joden Girl

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Baubles, Bling and Sapphire Things

Sapphires have been mined in Sri Lanka for more than 2000 years. Described as the “jewel box of the Indian Ocean”, this country is a haven for some of the world’s most sought after gemstones. A veritable kaleidoscope of beauties are mined each year… ruby, spinel, alexandrite, garnet, tourmaline, aquamarine, zircon and as we’ve already mentioned – sapphires.

Of the enormous number of sapphires unearthed annually, a mere 5-10% of them are unheated. In addition, less than 1% of those unheated sapphires are gem quality. A fine unheated Sri Lankan sapphire is an extraordinary sight to behold. Recently, we acquired a stunning Art Deco bar pin. Set in the center is a royal blue sapphire. Both Joe and Jay (the owners of Joden Jewelers) are GIA graduate gemologists. Together, they decided to submit this antique treasure to the Gemological Institute of America for evaluation with the request that it be tested for possible treatments as well as country of origin. While these tests can be costly, they’re also critical in determining the rarity and value of a fine sapphire like this.

After weeks of waiting, we were rewarded with celebratory news. The oval beauty nestled within the center of our antique brooch was indeed Sri Lankan in origin AND unheated. Weighing approximately 3.00 carats, this incredibly desirable royal blue stone still in it’s original setting was a rare find. Measuring 2.25 inches from side to side, this platinum pin is exquisite.

Bursting from the center stone are an additional six blue sapphires, each one cut into an elegant tear drop shape. Offering a combined weight of .45 carat, the vibrant color of these gems is a match for the oval sapphire center. Skillfully cut into the left and right arms of the brooch are a matched pair of elongated apertures. Hand-cut, this design element lightens and brightens the feel of the piece. Covering the remainder of the surface are sixty European cut diamonds that offer a full carat of dazzling brilliance. Tiny milgrain beads border each sapphire as well as the entire circumference of the brooch, another outstanding detail.

Made near 1920, this bar pin is authentic and original. Boasting an unheated Sri Lankan sapphire center only ups the ante. It would be divine on any suit lapel or spanning the center of a silken tie. It would work equally well on a satin scarf or joining together the collar of a sweater. No matter how you decide to wear it, make it yours today for the moderate price of $5,000.00.

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

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

Joe’s Special Box Luxury Edition – Volume 12A

February 16, 2024November 6, 2023 by Joden Girl

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Baubles, Bling and A Collector’s Things

Luxury… it’s defined as the state of great comfort and extravagant living. However – “extravagant living” is different for each of us. There are moments when the greatest luxury I can fathom is spending the entire day nestled into the corner of the sofa reading… ignore the phone, let the laundry pile up, and declare “cereal for dinner!” That would be a truly decadent day.

As you can imagine, working in a jewelry store elevates luxury to an entirely different level. We have customers from every walk of life; we are blessed with an inventory that has real range. It allows us to offer something for everyone. Whether your budget is $50 or $50,000 – we have the perfect gift for you.

Dana and I take great pride in the pieces that we share with you. We strive to showcase the range of the inventory… antique, estate and modern. Each item in this blog, every single thing on our website, Facebook, and Instagram is hand-picked. This bangle is no exception – it was also specially selected…. but not by me, by Joe.

Made in the 1950’s, this 14-karat gold beauty is deceptively simple. Five narrow golden wires create the frame of the bracelet. Interspersed within those wires are six tiny leaves with a diamond in the middle of each one. Twenty-eight additional round diamonds create a halo around the center stone – a stunning cornflower blue cushion-shaped sapphire weighing 6.62 carats.

Accompanied by a report from the Gemological Institute of America, this bright blue beauty is from Sri Lanka (formerly known as Ceylon). For more than two thousand years, Sri Lanka has been bringing us the finest sapphires in the world. Known for phenomenal color, these gemstones are breathtakingly beautiful. The GIA report offers yet another important bit of information – our gemstone is unheated. Only .5-1% of the sapphires mined are of gem quality without treatment. Natural untreated, unheated sapphires are far more rare and much more valuable than treated sapphires.

The bangle is hinged, allowing it to open fully. Both the hinge and the clasp offer deeply engraved patterns. This minute detail adds to the overall charm of this Mid Century bangle. Combined, the thirty-four diamonds have a total weight of 1.50 carats of scintillating sparkle. The classically clean lines pair perfectly with the diamonds to create the ideal setting for this stellar sapphire. Beautiful, rare, and valuable – these attributes are the very reasons why this bracelet is exactly the kind of luxury you need in your life. Make it yours for just $18,900.00.

You can go to a museum and look or come to us and touch. Ownership possibilities available.

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

Baubles and Bling with Unbelievable Pricing

Baubles, Bling and Sapphire Things

Baubles, Bling and A Collector’s Things

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