Monthly Archive: December 2024

Joe’s Special Box Luxury Edition – Volume 23

December 30, 2024 by Joden Girl

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Baubles, Bling and A Collector’s Things

If you have special plans for New Year’s Eve, we have the perfect accessory! This ethereal beauty skims the base of the throat with fourteen inches (not to worry – there is an extension) of glittering glow. Modern ingenuity meets vintage inspiration in this brand new necklet. One hundred and sixty-two fully faceted diamond beads cover the entire length of the wire that encircles the neck. Tiny in size, each one measures approximately 2.1 – 2.4 mm and weighs about .13 carat each. In total, these dazzling diamond beads offer 21.06 carats of bling!

Dispersed across the center six inches of the necklace are twenty-five briolette diamonds. For those who don’t know, a briolette is an oval or pear-shaped gem with unique triangular faceting. Not to be confused with a traditional diamond, briolettes are three-dimensional with no top and no bottom. Faceted the entire way around, they exhibit an unusual shimmer that catches the light from every angle. Each one has been painstakingly drilled with a miniscule hole to allow it to be strung on wire. These diamonds weigh approximately .50 carat each for a total of 12.50 carats!

A tiny pair of cultured pearls cap each end of the necklace. A small 14-karat white gold and platinum removable extension accompanies the necklace. It measures 2.5 inches in length and contains five round brilliant diamonds weighing .10 carats total. Certified by the International Gemological Institute of America, this piece has a replacement value of $40,800.00. We are offering it for just $32,400.00! Kick 2025 off in style with this luxurious stunner from Joe’s Special Box.

“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 – Volume 157

December 27, 2024 by Joden Girl

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Baubles, Bling, and A Collector’s Things

This week, I am sharing an old favorite. I can’t remember when we acquired this lovely pendant, I can only say that I can’t remember a time when it wasn’t here. Much like the platinum and gold wires that are woven together to form the chain, this necklace is woven into the fiber of Joden Jewelers. It’s been photographed, and I believe it has made it’s way around the store more than once… traveling from case to case. Some time ago, it landed in Joe’s office. Nearly forgotten, it’s slung across the top of a black velvet bust; pushed back against the wall, it’s barely noticeable at all… a fact that breaks my heart just as little as it’s such a beautiful necklace.

Made near the 1870’s from a blended combination of low-karat gold and silver. A stunning patina covers every nook and cranny – deep and dark, the tarnish has taken on an iridescent quality that can only develop over years, decades and even centuries. I can only imagine the secrets it holds – of romantic rendezvous, stolen kisses and tender moments. An east/west oriented navette-shape creates the frame of the pendant. Twenty individual bezels are spaced at regular intervals, each one set with an old cut diamond. Dainty milgrain beading decorates the edge of each bezel.

Delicate and dainty, a looped bow decorates the outermost tips. The leaflike tails of the bows flank a singular flower cluster center. The largest diamond in the necklace (an Old Mine Cut) is completely surrounded by a tiny diamond halo. To complete the look, a series of three dangles swing enchantingly from the bottom of the pendant while three more old cut diamonds add a bit of sparkle to the bail. Combined, there are eighty-six diamonds that have a total weight of 2.00 carats. The pendant itself hangs from a fifteen-inch bicolor link chain. Elongated platinum links alternate with trios of small oval rings. Although it is probably not the original chain, it is the perfect companion to this mid-Victorian beauty.

At least once a day, I find myself telling customers to wear their jewelry – don’t leave it sit in a box or the safe. Every person involved – from the jeweler who made it to the person who gave it – in giving a jewelry gift intends for it to be worn. They want to see you wearing it and enjoying it. This sweet necklace hasn’t been worn in a very long time, it’s sad to see such artistry go to waste. Moderately priced at $3,980.00, this necklace can bring joy to someone in your life for another 150 years.

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

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

This or That – Volume 16

December 23, 2024 by Joden Girl

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Baubles, Bling and Symbolic Things

There’s no question that a cross is one of our most requested pieces of jewelry, especially during the holidays. And while there are countless styles, designs, sizes and options available to order with just the click of a mouse… customers come to Joden for something a bit more special.

Recently, we had the privilege of acquiring a true showstopper. Made from the rich, warm tones of 18-karat yellow gold, this symbolic beauty is impressive in both size and style. Measuring nearly two inches from top to bottom and 1.5 inches from side to side, it makes a bold statement. Able to be worn as a brooch or a pendant, this Christian cross is made with a trefoil at the end of each arm. This three-scalloped shape symbolizes the Holy Trinity – the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.

The stem and the crossbar are decorated with eleven Old Mine Cut diamonds. Combined, these diamonds offer 4.00 carats of breathtaking brilliance. Not to be outshone, the framework of the cross itself is light and airy, made from coiled gold filigree. Hints of black enamel add dimension and depth to this emblematic gem. Made around 1875, this Victorian cross is priced at $5,500.00.

Equally lovely but a bit more understated is this Victorian revival pendant. Measuring an inch and a half in length by an inch in width, this 1950’s cross is made from 14-karat yellow gold. It, too is made in the classic budded form with a three-scalloped cap on the ends of the stem and crossbar. Each bud is set with a round brilliant diamond with another two diamonds on the lower portion of the stem. These fourteen diamonds have a combined weight of 1.50 carats.

Much like it’s antique counterpart, this Mid Century Modern pendant has just a hint of black enamel. The framework is also reminiscent of the larger cross; presenting a filigree-style open feel, this jewel showcases curled gold wirework. Moderately priced at $1,500.00, it’s a wonderful alternative to the antique version above.

In this adaptation of the blog, we usually wonder which piece you prefer… this or that? However, this time, neither is better than the other. Each one is equally lovely and wonderfully unique. There’s no way to go wrong. Whether you choose this antique Victorian beauty or that 1950’s Victorian revival darling, you’re truly blessed. Both are available in our store, call or stop by to admire the beauty 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 A Collector’s Things

Baubles, Bling, and A Collector’s Things

Baubles, Bling and Symbolic Things

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