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All That Glitters Is Gold

September 9, 2023March 7, 2017 by Joden Girl

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Baubles, Bling, and Golden Things

Joden Jewelers is nestled in the heart of Grove City, Pennsylvania. With a population hovering around 8000, it’s more Mayberry than Manhattan. If you’re the kind of girl who has your eye on current trends and hot new styles, you should probably know that we tend to trail about two years behind the rest of the world. Until now.

While yellow gold is making a splash on the Red Carpet in Hollywood, and popping up on the New York fashion runways, our customers are also requesting this throwback metal. For more than twenty years, white metals have reigned supreme – platinum, white gold, and sterling silver. But for the last couple years, yellow gold has been slowly inching its way back into the spotlight.

Some are calling it sleek and trendy, while others say its vintage-inspired. Either way, it seems like the natural richness of yellow gold is here to stay. But don’t put away all your white metals – just warm them up with a classic piece, perhaps a pair of antique earrings like these.

The first pair are Etruscan Revival. Etruscan Revival was a movement during the Grand Period (1860-1885) of the Victorian Era. Artisans revived the art of ancient techniques using corded wire, filigree, and granulation. These earrings are made from 18 karat yellow gold with a tiny diamond in the center of each. They are available on our website for just $1550.00.

If you’re a diamond girl, then the second pair of earrings are for you! Made in classic lever-back style with two Old Mine Cut diamonds on each one, these are perfect for every day wear. Priced at $2500.00.

From Mayberry to Manhattan and everywhere in between – Go for the gold!

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Carrie Martin and Shelly Isacco

Seize The Day

September 9, 2023February 23, 2017 by Joden Girl

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Baubles, Bling, and Sun Seekers

The weatherman is calling for 72 degrees tomorrow. In February. In Western Pennsylvania. What a delicious little reprieve after the long cold days of winter. It feels like Spring. Even the flowers think so… my crocuses have pushed their bright yellow and purple petals up through the cold ground – seeking the sun. At the end of the day, I cruise down the road – sun roof open, jacket discarded on the passenger seat. I, too, am seeking the sun.

I cannot take another day of heavy coats, gloves, snow boots and hats. My boys are begging to wear shorts to school. In my best mom tone, I tell them “No! It’s February!,” but a little voice inside wants to let them. My sweaters have been shoved to the back of the closet in favor of lightweight colorful blouses and soft cotton pants. Every morning I look longingly at my strappy sandals and little summer dresses. I’m even ready for “summer” jewelry… ankle bracelets, toe rings, and delicate little necklaces like these…

I absolutely love this Victorian bib necklace. It’s incredibly light and feels as smooth as silk against your skin. Hundreds of individual gold links have been carefully woven together to create this effortless look. Pair it with a one-shouldered goddess-style dress for the perfect “night out” look, or with your favorite cropped jeans and halter for a casual effect. It’s available now on our website for just $1350.00.

Choose one of these vintage beauties for your 2017 summer wardrobe. The yellow gold adds warmth and classic style to every outfit. The twin drop necklace is available on our site – be sure to check it out today. The second pendant is a steal at $250.00 – but you’ll have to come to Joden to get it! It’s a beautiful day for a drive and we’re open until 5…

“You can go to our site and look, or come to Joden and touch.”

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Carrie Martin and Shelly Isacco

True Confessions

September 9, 2023February 18, 2017 by Joden Girl

Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling, and Sapphire Rings

I have a confession to make… I love jewelry. I love looking at it, I love talking about it, I love writing about it. However – I don’t really wear it, especially lately. It lays in piles all over our house… four bangles and a diamond band rest beside the toaster in the kitchen. There’s a pair of oversize silver hoops and a long necklace on the end table in the living room. The nightstand beside my bed is littered with bobby pins, a tub of Nivea crème, and at least four pair of discarded earrings. The older I get, the more I want to simplify my life. Less accessories just seems easier. There is no decision to make. Slip my diamond studs into my ears, put on my engagement ring and wedding band, and done. On the weekends, I only wear my wedding band. I love the way it looks on finger all by itself. Simple and elegant.

I love jewelry that means something… Personal jewelry. The significance of my wedding rings is obvious. My diamond earrings were a gift from my husband at a time when we really couldn’t afford luxuries. And yet, there they were, under our Christmas tree. Because of that, I treasure them all the more. I’m sure that in the years to come, I will acquire another piece or two of jewelry. I have always wanted a sapphire ring. Nothing over the top. Just simple and elegant.

I love tiny details about each of the rings pictured above. They are all Victorian rings from the late 1800’s. The style of jewelry had become much lighter than the Mid-Victorian era. Rings were often small with an open airy feel.

This classic piece features an oval sapphire surrounded by an Old European Cut diamond halo. The sapphire weighs 1.50 carats with .30 carats of diamonds. Priced at just $1500, it’s perfect for every day wear.

This is my favorite. It can easily be worn as a right hand ring or an alternative to the traditional diamond engagement ring. The small round sapphire is a sublime shade of cornflower blue encircled by nine Old Mine Cut diamonds, each facet twinkling in the light. I love the scrollwork that forms the prongs and graces the shoulders of this tiny enchantress. Check it out on our site. At $2500, it’s irresistible!

What’s not to love about this band style ring set with three cushion-shaped sapphires, two natural pearls, and eight rose cut diamonds? Called a carved half hoop ring for the intricate gallery work that creates the prongs, this style was popular from the mid to late 1800’s. It’s also available on our website, priced at only $1950.00.

All three of these rings are simple and elegant. I would happily abandon any right hand ring I have for one of these antique gems. Perhaps you would too!

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Carla Leight and Shelly Isacco

Baubles, Bling, and Golden Things

Baubles, Bling, and Sun Seekers

Baubles, Bling, and Sapphire Rings

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