Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling and Branded Things

Growing up at his father’s workbench, a very young Marco Bicego fell in love with the warmth and beauty of yellow gold.  It was the experience of working with his father that fueled his own passion and ultimately inspired him to start a business all his own.  In 2000, his namesake brand, Marco Bicego, was born.  In the last quarter of a century, this luxury Italian brand has grown and thrived; it’s now available all around the world.  Known for timeless elegance paired with everyday wearability, Marco Bicego is here to stay.

Like so many other luxury brands, we acquire Marco Bicego pieces through our estate department.  Gone as soon as they come; these modern, colorful designs are eye-catching.  Recently, we purchased two different pairs of earrings – I nabbed them right away!  I wanted to  share them here, with you.  I can’t wait to see which you prefer.

First, we have this elongated style featuring textured gold.  From the Africa collection, they have a distinctive textured surface.  Done exclusively by hand, small gold spheres (called boules) are decorated with a florentine technique known as bulino.  This satiny finish has become the cornerstone of the Marco Bicego brand, appearing in nearly every piece.  The rich tone of 18-karat yellow gold brings the finish to life.  Comfortable and easy to wear, this pair of earrings is priced at $2,000.00.  

Then, we have that striking pair of topaz earrings.  Also made from 18-karat yellow gold, these beauties are from the Jaipur Color collection.  Two cushion-shaped pieces of London blue topaz have been expertly fitted within a halo of round brilliant diamonds.  There are forty diamonds that have a combined weight of approximately .30 carats.  The entire gem-set link dangles from the signature Marco Bicego bulino-finished boule.  Available from other retailers for $8,000.00, ours are priced at just $6,250.00!  Being in the estate jewelry business allows us the opportunity to offer excellent condition pre-owned designer pieces at a value that makes sense.   

If you love high-end luxury jewelry, but don’t love the prices – stop by our showroom.  We have a case filled with iconic pieces from Cartier, Tiffany, Van Cleef & Arpels, Hermes, and so many more.  These Marco Bicego beauties are just the tip of the iceberg.  I can’t wait to hear what you think!  Which of these two iconic styles has your heart?  Are you in love with this pair of textured gold boule dangles; or perhaps you simply cannot resist the deep blue allure of the topaz in that pair of halo-accented charmers.  Which do you prefer?  This or that?

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

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe