Joden Girl
Baubles, Bling, and A Collector’s Things
It was no surprise to discover this sweet little ring tucked away in Joe’s Special Box… it’s everything any antique jewelry lover could want. Perfectly petite and made from 18-karat white gold, this Art Deco ring is in near perfect condition from top to bottom. Currently measuring a size 6.25, it can be adjusted up or down to accommodate most finger sizes (within reason).
Typical of the Art Deco era, the center stone is a square cut simulated blue sapphire. Artisans often opted for synthetic colored stones due to their color consistency and flawless clarity. Although it’s not a natural sapphire, the bright blue hue of this little stone provides a great pop of color for this otherwise monochromatic ring. It is nestled between a matched pair of Old European cut diamonds. These two gems have a combined weight of approximately .08 carat. Their high crown angles and open culets speak to the age of the diamonds as well as the ring itself. All three stones are framed by a milgrain-edged elongated hexagon border.
Situated just outside that beaded edge is a secondary perimeter – this one is accentuated by a hand-engraved pattern of diagonal lines mixed with round arches. The decorative etching continues down the apex of each shoulder with a chevron pattern that gets smaller as it descends. Further filling in the shoulders and both sides of the ring are two distinct filigree designs… one is a series of curves and the other resembles a row of columns with a scalloped top.
All of this intricate and precise detail is accomplished on a miniature scale – this ring measures just half an inch across the top. It’s dainty, darling and available! It’s priced at $800 – a steal for a ring that looks like it’s never been worn. Check it out in our 144 South Broad Street showroom or on our website.
“You can go to a museum and look, or come to us and touch.”
Written by Carrie Martin
Photos by Dana Jerpe
