chatoyancy

Pick of the Week – Volume 42

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Baubles and Bling with Unbelievable Pricing

There are so many reasons to LOVE this Retro two-piece.  Made from 14 karat yellow gold, this bracelet and matching earrings from the late 1940’s has such style!  High polish interlocking knots are made from six individual wires.  A perfect swirl of said wires create five identical links…  each one centered on an 8mm cabochon moonstone. These shimmery stones gleam from within the yellow gold circles.  Moonstone is celebrated for two particular phenomenons… chatoyancy (also known as the cat’s eye effect) and adularescence.  Together these two qualities give this natural gemstone the glowing moon-like appearance for which it was named.  

Between each knot-like segment are a secondary pair of linked circles…  resembling double wedding rings.  This bracelet is an endless series of entwined loops that results in a look somehow managing to be intricately superb and sublimely simple at the same time.  

Clasp the bracelet on with the matching earrings to embrace the total package.  This mini-suite is from our estate department – another reason to love it.  Estate jewelry often offers superior craftsmanship, unique style and real value.  Pre-owned is pre-loved!  

You may have noticed the “FFF” hallmark shown above.  This is the maker’s mark for “F & F Felger”.  This fine jewelry manufacturer from Newark, New Jersey was a supplier to giants like Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and J.E. Caldwell in the early 20th century.  Founded in 1911, F & F Felger was recognized and known as one of the most prestigious  American jewelry makers of all time.  Yet another perk…  these beauties were made in the USA.  ♥

Modeled here, you can truly appreciate the wear-ability and versatility of these signed jewels.  Previously featured on our website, this suite has been selected as a Pick of the Week.  

Original Price:  $5000.00

New and Unbelievable Price:  $3,625.00

Total Savings: $1,375.00!

Take advantage of this incredible offer and grab yourself not just one but TWO fabulous pieces.  This perfect pair from F & F Felger is exactly what you need to amp up your summer wardrobe.  Check it out on our site!  

Inspire us for next time!  Is there a piece on our site that caught your eye?  Would you like it to be a featured Pick of the Week?   Send suggestions to carrie@joden.com. 

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

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe and Shelly Isacco

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The Cat’s Meow

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Baubles, Bling, and Amazing Things

Forget sapphires, emeralds, and rubies… get a load of these showstoppers!  Four rings with an incredibly rare center stone.  With colors ranging from a warm honey tone to a vivid yellow green, these beauties are sure to dazzle.  Perhaps you’ve taken note of the white stripe across the center of each one?  This is known as chatoyancy, and occurs when the stone is introduced to a direct beam of light.  As you may have guessed, it’s more commonly known as the “cat’s eye effect”.  Other gems exhibit this amazing wonder, but none as distinct as Chrysoberyl.  It’s only found in a few places around the world, and is a favorite of gemstone lovers everywhere.  Ladies and gentleman, I present to you the Cat’s Eye Chrysoberyl. 

Named after the one thing that it so clearly resembles, the Cat’s Eye Chrysoberyl is as lovely as it is extraordinary.  The simplicity of this 18 karat yellow gold three stone ring allows the round cabochon gemstone to truly shine.  When the ring is turned from side to side, the eye glides across the surface.  Two Old European Cut diamonds flank the Cat’s Eye, amping up the shine of this ravishing ring.  For additional details, check it out on our site.

If you prefer a ring that makes a bold statement, choose one of these unisex pieces.  The first ring is made from 18 karat yellow gold and features two rows of five round brilliant diamonds each – these ten stones have a combined weight of .25 carats.  This piece is available in our showroom for $5500.00.  The second ring, made from a striking combination of 14 karat yellow gold and platinum, highlights a 12.00 carat Cat’s Eye.  The eye of the stone runs left to right, perpendicular to the finger.  Whether worn on a woman’s index finger or a man’s pinky – this is a strong look that won’t be ignored.  For additional photos and pricing, follow the links to our site.  

The phenomena of nature…  it’s awe-inspiring.  Shown here, in all its glory, Cat’s Eye Chrysoberyl is a stone that is as beautiful as it is rare…  like so many of the jewels and gems available exclusively at Joden.  Our store IS the cat’s meow!

“Go to our site and look, then come to us and touch.”

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

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Natural Beauty

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Baubles, Bling, and Phenomenal Things

Gemstones are a wonder of nature – stunningly beautiful crystals and rocks dug from the Earth’s crust.  Every color of the rainbow…  from the deepest reds to hypnotic blues; each one is a marvel to behold.  Some stones offer more than just an alluring hue – a few stones also have unique properties that further enhance their natural appeal. 

The top ring in the above photo features a round black opal paired with two round brilliant diamonds all set within a classic 18 karat white gold three stone ring.  Depending on the environmental conditions when the stone was formed, Opal can take on a variety of colors…   everything from translucent to black.  Black opals are the most rare while the white and green tones are most common.  This particular black opal blazes with flashes of red, orange, blue and green. 

 

Handmade just before the start of WWII, this ring has a timeless style that transcends current modern trends.  Priced at just $5,500.00 (an absolute steal for a natural 3.00 carat black opal!), the everlasting elegance of this piece is not to be missed.

This three-stone ring was handcrafted just after the turn of the century during the Edwardian period, circa 1910.  Claw-type prongs hold each of the stones:  two Old European Cut Diamonds and one Chrysoberyl Catseye, aptly named for its uncanny resemblance to a cat’s eye.  This phenomenon is created by special rutile crystals inside the stone that produce a dazzling effect referred to as chatoyancy.  The term “milk and honey” is sometimes used to describe the milky ray of white light that crosses over the honey-colored background.  This head turner is available on our website for $5500.00. 

Whether you’re drawn to gemstones for their brilliant colors or the rare qualities that make each one unique, the best place to find them is the same…  Joden Jewelers.  The exquisite selection begins with tradition and ends with the limits of your imagination. 

“Go to our site and look, then come to us and touch.”

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Shelly Isacco

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