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What’s New – Volume 77

July 10, 2023 by Joden Girl

Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling and the Latest Things

Every girl needs a really great band. It’s the “grab and go” of your jewelry box. It’s effortless style on the days when you’re too tired to think about jewelry. It’s the most reliable, feel-good piece you own. Whether you choose a classic wide gold band, a simple channel-set beauty or something more whimsical – your band makes a quiet statement about who you are.

I have an ever-changing stack of rings on my left hand. There’s a narrow milgrain edged band, my Steve Becker original platinum and 18-karat yellow gold daisy wedding ring, an antique diamond band, and my Art Deco engagement ring. I also have my great grandmother’s white gold diamond band that occasionally finds its way into the arrangement. Some days, I wear them all. Some days I wear one. And some days, I wear a lovely 19th century engraved band and nothing else… because it’s easy. And sometimes I need that.

This week’s featured piece can be that band for you. Made from 14-karat yellow gold, this wide ring offers soft curves with a hint of sparkle. Three distinct waves come together and center on a trio of emerald cut diamonds. These three stones have a combined weight of .50 carat and are set in an east-west fashion. An additional ten round brilliant diamonds accent the top right and bottom left sides of the ring with .30 carat of bling. It fuses unique with traditional in the most perfect way.

Playful and pretty, this curved charmer isn’t made for stacking. It doesn’t need anything else. Keep it simple for just $1,450.00. Make it yours today and you’ll find yourself reaching for it again and again.

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

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

Native American Allure

July 7, 2023 by Joden Girl

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Baubles, Bling and Handcrafted Things

Maybe it’s because neo-western programming has been on everyone’s Sunday night agenda since 2018, or maybe it’s because there’s a little bit of Beth Dutton lurking inside each of us… or perhaps it’s because the superior craftsmanship and timeless design is finally being recognized and appreciated. Whatever the reason may be – Native American jewelry is hotter than a firecracker on the Fourth of July.

This bangle is SO good. The moment I held it in my hands, I knew I would find a hallmark inside. I could feel the quality. Every single spec of this bracelet is as smooth as silk. There’s not one blemish, not a nick or a crack. It’s perfection.

Etched deep inside the high-polish back of this cuff are three hallmarks. The “sterling” mark speaks for itself and requires no explanation. The center mark was unfamiliar to me. It reads “Supersmith” – not a brand that I recognized. Just a bit of research told me everything I needed to know. Supersmith is a company founded by David Rosales in 1997 in Gallup, New Mexico. Together with his cousin John Delgado, they have created one of the finest contemporary southwest jewelry companies in the world today.

For more than twenty-six years, Supersmith designs have been handcrafted by Native American craftspeople of the Navajo and Zuni tribes. The company is known for unique stone choices and color combinations. This cuff is no exception.

The unbeatable trio of black jade, tigers eye and picture jasper collide in the most magical way. Each geometric piece is cut and inlaid flawlessly. With every turn of the wrist, the gemstones shimmer and the silver shines. It lays on the arm with ease. It’s the epitome of effortless style.

David Rosales Designs and Supersmith pieces are sold in fifty exclusive boutiques and stores all across America. This cuff sells new for $668.00 – a bargain for a truly handcrafted piece of American jewelry. Our bracelet is in mint condition and is the latest addition to our estate department… we are offering it for the unbelievable price of just $375.00. Don’t sleep on this one – it won’t last.

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

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

What’s New – Volume 76

July 3, 2023 by Joden Girl

Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling and the Latest Things

When customers ask about antique jewelry, nine chances out of ten, they are searching for Art Deco. There’s no doubt that it’s the most popular time period with Victorian coming at a close second. Honorable mentions go to Georgian, Art Nouveau and Edwardian. Surprisingly, almost no one mentions Retro as a favorite era. Sometimes referred to as Retro Modern, the years from 1935 through the 19400’s were unusual in that they looked backward to the past and forward to the future at the same time. This week’s ring is a prime example…

The decidedly floral feel of this ring harkens back to both the Victorian and Art Nouveau eras, making it a truly retro style. The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines retro as relating to, reviving, or being the styles and especially the fashions of the past; fashionably nostalgic or old-fashioned. This ring, made in the 1940’s, offers the romantic vibe of the Victorian era combined with the larger physical size often associated with Retro Modern pieces.

When viewed from the top, this beauty features a curved quatrefoil center. A pair of engraved leaves decorate each side while a singular European diamond is set in the middle. This diamond weighs approximately .45 carat and is nestled within a milgrain edged bezel. Measuring nearly 12mm wide at the top, this ring is impressive on the hand. It’s a size seven (and can be sized up or down) and I’ve been wearing it on everything from my ring finger to my index. Don’t let appearances fool you, though… it’s lightweight and so comfortable!

The Retro Modern era represents a unique period in time that was largely influenced by World War II. Due to a wartime restriction on platinum, nearly all of the jewelry from that time is made from rose and yellow gold. Priced at just $1200 and made entirely of 14-karat rosy gold, this ring is the latest addition to our estate department and our website. Visit us in store or online and check it out for yourself.

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

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

Baubles, Bling and the Latest Things

Baubles, Bling and Handcrafted Things

Baubles, Bling and the Latest Things

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