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Rehab Addicts

December 2, 2022 by Joden Girl

Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling and Transformed Things

Apparently, lighting can strike twice in the same place… just a couple weeks ago, we shared a lovely Art Deco pendant that started out life as a ring. Conversion jewelry has been a thing for a very long time. The most common refreshes are pins to pendants or charms. Because rings are the most popular article of jewelry, it’s rare that they are changed into something else. So, we were super stoked to discover the pendant. Imagine our absolute delight to find yet another ring conversion just a couple weeks later!

Made from the sweetest pairing of an antique three-stone ring and a dainty link bracelet, the updated and improved bracelet is adorable. It’s impossible to know what the reasoning was for joining these two Victorian pieces into one, but it’s tough to argue with the results.

A step-cut natural pink topaz is fully encased within a 14-karat rosy gold bezel. An ornate openwork pattern decorates the edge… a series of triangles that alternate point up then point down and so on. Set in open-back fashion, the topaz is a glorious shade of bubblegum pink. Weighing approximately 1.50 carats, it is flanked by a pair of rose-cut diamonds, each one prong-set within a square silver setting. These two tiny sparklers have a combined weight of .15 carat.

Every crevice of the “ring” showcases a rich patina that has taken more than a hundred years to develop. Perfectly petite, the ring top is joined with a 14-karat yellow gold bracelet. Each of the twelve links is comprised of three identical rows and one concealed box snap clasp. Both the ring and the bracelet were made in the mid to late 1800’s. The marriage is pure perfection and is available now for just $1,500.00. Call us at 1-800-747-7552 or hop over to our site to make it yours today.

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

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

When Good Becomes Great

November 18, 2022November 18, 2022 by Joden Girl

Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling and Transformed Things

It’s no secret, I LOVE conversion jewelry. You might even say I’m conversion-crazed! Living in a throw-away society where each of us create almost 1600 pounds of trash per year, I love that we’re up-cycling and repurposing these broken or unworn pieces.

Some of my favorite transformations include:

Pins to pendants
Pins to Rings
Pins to Earrings
Stick Pins to Charms for Pendants and Charm Bracelets
Cufflinks to Earrings
Single Earrings to Pendants

There are endless options and countless reasons for re-imagining jewelry. Perhaps you inherited a brooch that isn’t your jam. Maybe you’ve been through a divorce and you want to do something with those rings. It could be that your style has changed over the years and you have a piece that needs a refresh. Whatever the case may be, don’t hesitate to take something old and create something new.

With the holidays on the horizon, the conversion case at Joden is brimming with all the latest revived treasures. We redesign 99% of these beauties here on the premises – but occasionally we buy a piece of jewelry that was already updated, like this platinum pendant.

The transformation is so well done that at first glance, you might think this lovely gem was always a necklace. It wasn’t until I turned it over that I was able to discern that it had once been something else entirely. The center section on the back side is concave. The gallery is perfectly contoured to lay flush with the finger… this Art Deco pendant used to be a ring. It isn’t often that someone takes a ring and changes it into something else. This beauty is an unusual example.

The craftsmanship is superb, featuring hand pierced openings and milgrain edges. Nestled in the center is an open-culet Old European Cut diamond. There are an additional twenty-four diamonds set in the outer edges – they are all single-cut stones. All diamonds have a combined weight of approximately .50 carat.

Although the original design sat like a square on the finger, I love that someone gave it a jaunty spin. The pendant dangles from one corner and slides on an 18-inch platinum cable chain. Priced at just $1,725.00, it’s available in the store. I hope that you’ve enjoyed this conversion diversion as much as I have!

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

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

What’s New – Volume 38

July 25, 2022 by Joden Girl

Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling and the Latest Things

This latest piece is fresh from our shop. Located on the premises, Joden Jewelers is doubly blessed to have this state-of-the-art facility staffed with two world class bench jewelers. Having this valuable resource at our fingertips allows us to do so much more than an average store. We are able to restore, repair and create… sometimes on a whim. This necklace is one of those whims.

Curvaceously charming, this pendant was made from a bar pin. Originally designed to be worn horizontally, this lovely pin had been hanging around the store for awhile. Clovers are a treasured symbol of faith, hope and love. Enchanted by the heart-shaped pavé pearl leaves and curled stem, we had a moment of inspiration and decided to convert it to a pendant.

By simply removing the pin stem and then giving the brooch a ninety-degree turn – an elegant new pendant was born. In a genius move, we decided to hide the bail behind the stem. I love that we were able to keep the original line of the brooch, it’s simple perfection. One small Old Mine Cut diamond is nestled deep between the three leaves of the clover adding a little sparkle. Priced at $825.00, this 14-karat yellow gold necklace won’t last long. Hop on over to our site for more details.

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

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

Baubles, Bling and Transformed Things

Baubles, Bling and Transformed Things

Baubles, Bling and the Latest Things

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