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Unmatched Brilliance

September 18, 2020 by Joden Girl

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Baubles, Bling and Dazzling Things

Originally dubbed as a “table cut,” this rectangular beauty is one of the oldest diamond shapes with roots dating back to the 1500’s. Resembling a hall of mirrors, it gained a new name in the 1920’s. Featuring 57 facets, the emerald cut diamond (as it is now known) is recognized as perhaps the most elegant and sophisticated of all the silhouettes.

While it can be challenging to improve upon near perfection, there have been rare instances throughout history. In 1981, Christopher Slowinski introduced the world to Christopher Designs. He is a master stone cutter and a visionary, he single-handedly revolutionized the emerald cut diamond. Elaborating upon the existing profile, Slowinski added triangular shaped facets to the steps in the pavilion (lower half) of the stone taking it from fifty-seven to a whopping seventy-seven facets! This expert design capitalizes on the scintillation and light dispersion, producing a continuous exchange of light – bouncing back and forth with mesmerizing results. Ladies and gentlemen, I give you the Original Crisscut Emerald Diamond.

We recently added this dazzler to our estate collection. Made entirely from platinum, this ring is a true showstopper. The center stone is a 1.51 carat Crisscut diamond. This beauty is perfectly nestled between a series of twenty-four Crisscut tapered baguette diamonds that graduate in size with a combined weight of 1.49 carats. Finally, the three-row look is completed with seventy-four round brilliant stones. These diamonds outline both sides as well as the center and add an additional .70 carat of bling. All told, the total gem weight of this modern marvel is 3.70 carats! Wow!

An elegant engagement ring or a sophisticated anniversary band? This ring is ideal for every occassion. And it’s a real steal… the primary advantage of estate jewelry is undoubtedly the price! Make this authentic Crisscut Diamond ring yours for just $16,750.00.

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

Pick of the Week – Volume Fifteen

September 14, 2020 by Joden Girl

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Baubles and Bling with Unbelievable Pricing

This sweet little number will steal your heart! Bridging two periods, the Art Deco era and the cusp of Retro, this ring is absolute perfection from top to bottom.

Handmade entirely from platinum, this vintage beauty is in excellent condition. A .22 carat transitional cut diamond is nestled within a square setting. Small but mighty, the diamond hits the charts at an H color, VS1-2 in clarity. With grading like that, this gem glitters from every angle.

Flanking the center stone are six single-cut diamonds. These sparklers are hand-fitted in milgrain-edged settings that form an elegant triangle on each side. The shank mimics a split design at the top of the shoulder and then comes together in a solid piece to form the band.

The low-profile style makes this ring extremely wearable. I can see so many purposes for this tiny treasure… an engagement ring or a promise ring. It stacks beautifully but is also great on its own. Gift it for graduation, Christmas, or for no reason at all.

Previously priced at $1500, this charmer is the Pick of the Week! You might want to sit down for this – it’s now available for just $965.00! Hop on over to our site and make it yours today.

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

A Talisman Treasure

September 11, 2020 by Joden Girl

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Baubles, Bling and Remembered Things

I was at work. I remember running back and forth across the street to Burdick’s (a local clothing store) because they had a television. Joe and I stood side by side, staring at the screen – it’s one of the most surreal moments of my life. It was September 11, 2001. I’m certain that each of you knows where you were, too.

Nearly 3000 lives were lost that day, each one remembered in a million different ways. My husband and I visited Ground Zero in the fall of 2002. The fence surrounding it was covered with cards, photos and hand-written notes. Children’s drawings, flowers and memorabilia were everywhere we looked. To say it moved me to tears is accurate but so very inadequate. I wanted some small thing to remember those moments, something tangible to hold in my hand. Ultimately, I ended up with just a few tiny rocks that I gathered from the edge of the sidewalk. I still have them.

Victorians had a better idea – mourning jewelry. Rings, pendants, and bracelets were the most common types of this nostalgic artistry. Memorial pieces had popped up here and there during the 1800’s, but the trend gained momentum with the death of Prince Albert – Queen Victoria vowed that she would wear nothing but black to express her deep bereavement. Even her jewelry was black. The concept caught on with the rest of the country. At Joden, we have quite a collection of these sentimental dedications.

This sweet little cameo ring may have been an early piece of mourning jewelry – crafted in the 1860’s. Made from a rosy 14 karat yellow gold, this intricate ring centers on a hard stone cameo. The figure depicted is of a woman carrying a vessel. It’s carved from a singular piece of banded black and white agate. The band portion of the ring is decorated with vines and blossoms. Inside the band are three hand-engraved initials… JLB. It’s priced at $875.00.

Through photographs, videos, and memories, our loved ones live on. But imagine having a piece of jewelry, a talisman that will be handed down in your family year after year. And every time you look at it and rub your fingers across the top of it (like a worry stone), you’ll remember and your heart will smile.

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

Baubles, Bling and Dazzling Things

Baubles and Bling with Unbelievable Pricing

Baubles, Bling and Remembered Things

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