Joden Girl
Baubles, Bling and Quality Things
The countdown is on for my beach vacation 2023… in less than one month, I will be soaking up Vitamin D on the Florida coast. White sand, blue water and crispy pink skin – there’s nothing more soul-soothing than the sights and sounds of the Atlantic Ocean crashing against the shore bringing a plethora of shells and creatures with it. As the tide rushes back out to the sea, I always attempt to catch all the best shells before they disappear back into the great abyss. Collecting each tiny treasure, I tuck them into the beverage pocket of my chair… by the end of the week, there’ll be a bevy of beauty. From the smallest scallop shell to fully coiled conch shells – these finds are the best kind of souvenir.
Perhaps the second-best relic is the perfect piece of jewelry, like this showstopper from Bvlgari. Spanning the center of this 14mm wide platinum band are three cabochon angel skin coral. With a whisper of pink, these rare gems present the softest colors from the depths of the ocean floor. There are over 9000 species of coral – less then 12 of them are considered precious and only a fraction of that can be legally and responsibly harvested for use in jewelry. Coral is now fished in a way that doesn’t harm or destroy its natural habitat.
Most precious varieties of coral grow at depths of more than fifty meters where they aren’t as vulnerable to the changing temperature of the water. Corals are sessile, meaning they attach themselves to the ocean floor. These spineless organisms have a soft body with an external skeleton made of calcium carbonate. Ranking a three on the Mohs scale, coral is quite soft in comparison to other gemstones. Ranging in color from the palest pink to a deep red, precious coral is noted for uniformity in hue and a porcelain-like luster after polishing. The breathtaking colors have made it a desirable choice of jewelers for centuries.
Accenting the subtle salmon shade of coral in this ring are diamonds in both baguette and round brilliant cuts. There are four straight baguette cut diamonds, set in pairs to the left and right of the center. These step-cut beauties have a total weight of approximately .20 carat. Then, set in pavé style are five rows of round diamonds. The combined weight of these fifty-two sparklers is approximately 1.80 carats. Since opening their doors in 1884, Bvlgari has been known for exquisite craftsmanship and magnificent creations. A perfect square opening, known as an azure, has been cut beneath each diamond. This type of precision manufacturing allows for two things: light to reach the diamond (essential for sparkle) and the ability to clean the gems.
When Bvlgari introduced colored stones in the mid-1950’s, their brand rocketed to even greater heights. This versatile and distinctive icon offered strong design and combined it with unconventional materials like hematite and coral. Bvlgari has “pushed the boundaries of luxury, giving life to creations that were as pleasant to be seen as to be touched, like a second skin”. This ring is an impeccable example of everything that Bvlgari has become synonymous with… the vibe is beyond color and form. It embodies an enduring aesthetic appeal. If you’re as captivated by the timeless allure of this platinum and coral charmer – click over to our site. This vintage ring is the latest addition to our Signature Series; make it yours for just $4,850.00.
“You can go to a museum and look or come to us and touch.”
Written by Carrie Martin
Photos by Dana Jerpe
