Joe’s Special Box – Volume 13

Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling, and A Collector’s Things

This week, I uncovered a pair of unique modern rings, both signed “Luna Felix” – a world renowned jeweler made famous for her abstract designs and unusual gemstone choices.

Handcrafted from a brassy 22 karat yellow gold, this triple-banded open-shank ring features one rough diamond as the center stone.  The stone is in it’s original state, just as it was when it came out of the ground.  The band of gold housing this natural beauty is decorated with an Old World technique called granulation – tiny beads of gold cover the surface of the bezel.  This Etruscan revival styled knock-out can be yours for just $1500.

If one is good, two is better…  the perfect complement for the split shank Luna Felix stunner is this exceptional enchantress.  Evoking images of ancient Egyptian pyramids, the monolithic center is crowned by a singular square sapphire.  A snake-like band of woven gold creates a flexible silken shank… priced well at $800.

While most of the pieces in Joe’s Special Box are vintage treasures, I was not surprised to find these two modern gems.  Their exquisite craftsmanship and unmatched quality make them truly special indeed.  

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Shelly Isacco

When In Doubt, Put A Bow On It

Joden Girl

Bows and Bling – It’s a Joden Girl Thing

Every girl loves a great bow, right?  This week – I have the perfect one.  Check out this little darling!  Made from an early Art Deco pin, this conversion necklace features a few of my favorite things.  First, as I mentioned, it’s a conversion necklace – I love taking a lovely vintage brooch that isn’t being worn and making it fresh and new again.  It’s such a simple fix!

Now, look at the incredible detail… 

Can you see the lacy pattern?  Closely resembling petit point embroidery, the ribbon showcases a delicate design of parallelogram-shaped flowers interspersed with milgrain edging and linear borders.  This filigree work is the ideal complement to this sleek and stylized bow.  

The bow itself is three-dimensional adding a layer of authenticity to this beauty…  it also offers a finished back.  The smooth and high-polished surface lays like silk on the skin while also providing structure for what might otherwise be a fragile piece.  

An iconic shape in jewelry since the 1700’s, the bow is a classic and will always be fashionable.  Add an air of femininity to your summer style with this trendy conversion necklace…  available now at joden.com for just $950.00.

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

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Shelly Isacco

Joe’s Special Box – Volume 12

Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling, and A Collector’s Things

Sometimes Joe’s treasures don’t make it to the “special box”.  Trinkets are stashed in a tiny wooden cabinet that sits on a shelf, curios and doodads are piled on ledges, and occasionally jewels are hidden in a desk drawer.  This bracelet is just one example of that…  and honestly, I didn’t really know what was so unique or special about it.

Then one day, I was doing some online research – Google is my friend.  I stumbled across a near twin to our bangle as well as several other similar pieces.  This bracelet is quite rare – an example of American Gypsy Jewelry.  

It features all the classic earmarks of Gypsy adornments…  the profile of a beautiful woman, raised star-like flowers, a bright synthetic gemstone, and a horseshoe.  Be sure to wear it with the ends of the shoe facing up… You don’t want your luck to run out!  It has a clear hallmark inside “14K” – most jewelry of this type is constructed from 14 karat gold – although it’s value far exceeds the gold weight.  Solid and sturdy – this is one piece of American history to be worn and enjoyed.

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

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Shelly Isacco

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