Diamond necklace Archive

Joe’s Special Box Luxury Edition – Volume 23

December 30, 2024 by Joden Girl

Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling and A Collector’s Things

If you have special plans for New Year’s Eve, we have the perfect accessory! This ethereal beauty skims the base of the throat with fourteen inches (not to worry – there is an extension) of glittering glow. Modern ingenuity meets vintage inspiration in this brand new necklet. One hundred and sixty-two fully faceted diamond beads cover the entire length of the wire that encircles the neck. Tiny in size, each one measures approximately 2.1 – 2.4 mm and weighs about .13 carat each. In total, these dazzling diamond beads offer 21.06 carats of bling!

Dispersed across the center six inches of the necklace are twenty-five briolette diamonds. For those who don’t know, a briolette is an oval or pear-shaped gem with unique triangular faceting. Not to be confused with a traditional diamond, briolettes are three-dimensional with no top and no bottom. Faceted the entire way around, they exhibit an unusual shimmer that catches the light from every angle. Each one has been painstakingly drilled with a miniscule hole to allow it to be strung on wire. These diamonds weigh approximately .50 carat each for a total of 12.50 carats!

A tiny pair of cultured pearls cap each end of the necklace. A small 14-karat white gold and platinum removable extension accompanies the necklace. It measures 2.5 inches in length and contains five round brilliant diamonds weighing .10 carats total. Certified by the International Gemological Institute of America, this piece has a replacement value of $40,800.00. We are offering it for just $32,400.00! Kick 2025 off in style with this luxurious stunner from Joe’s Special Box.

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

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

Joe’s Special Box – Volume 157

December 27, 2024 by Joden Girl

Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling, and A Collector’s Things

This week, I am sharing an old favorite. I can’t remember when we acquired this lovely pendant, I can only say that I can’t remember a time when it wasn’t here. Much like the platinum and gold wires that are woven together to form the chain, this necklace is woven into the fiber of Joden Jewelers. It’s been photographed, and I believe it has made it’s way around the store more than once… traveling from case to case. Some time ago, it landed in Joe’s office. Nearly forgotten, it’s slung across the top of a black velvet bust; pushed back against the wall, it’s barely noticeable at all… a fact that breaks my heart just as little as it’s such a beautiful necklace.

Made near the 1870’s from a blended combination of low-karat gold and silver. A stunning patina covers every nook and cranny – deep and dark, the tarnish has taken on an iridescent quality that can only develop over years, decades and even centuries. I can only imagine the secrets it holds – of romantic rendezvous, stolen kisses and tender moments. An east/west oriented navette-shape creates the frame of the pendant. Twenty individual bezels are spaced at regular intervals, each one set with an old cut diamond. Dainty milgrain beading decorates the edge of each bezel.

Delicate and dainty, a looped bow decorates the outermost tips. The leaflike tails of the bows flank a singular flower cluster center. The largest diamond in the necklace (an Old Mine Cut) is completely surrounded by a tiny diamond halo. To complete the look, a series of three dangles swing enchantingly from the bottom of the pendant while three more old cut diamonds add a bit of sparkle to the bail. Combined, there are eighty-six diamonds that have a total weight of 2.00 carats. The pendant itself hangs from a fifteen-inch bicolor link chain. Elongated platinum links alternate with trios of small oval rings. Although it is probably not the original chain, it is the perfect companion to this mid-Victorian beauty.

At least once a day, I find myself telling customers to wear their jewelry – don’t leave it sit in a box or the safe. Every person involved – from the jeweler who made it to the person who gave it – in giving a jewelry gift intends for it to be worn. They want to see you wearing it and enjoying it. This sweet necklace hasn’t been worn in a very long time, it’s sad to see such artistry go to waste. Moderately priced at $3,980.00, this necklace can bring joy to someone in your life for another 150 years.

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

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

Blurred Lines

July 14, 2023 by Joden Girl

Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling and Desirable Things

The most notable periods in jewelry are Georgian, Victorian, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Art Deco, Retro and Mid-Century Modern. While each of these eras has been defined by precise years, the truth is that the terms are not that clear-cut. As styles evolve and change, the end of one era blends into the beginning of the next – the lines are blurred.

Corresponding to the reign of King Edward VII, the Edwardian era is earmarked as the years between 1901-1910. Although it is the shortest period in jewelry history, it is also one of the most influential. Advances in platinum fabrication facilitated an entirely new style that was marked by fine filigree wire-work that created a light and airy feel. This sophisticated style was further enhanced by a new decorative technique called milgrain – a border of delicate beads and ridges that were utilized to surround a gemstone or soften sharp knife-edged lines. Prevalent themes include garlands, ribbons, bows, wreaths, tassels and knots.

This breathtaking beauty highlights each of those things. This necklace (the chain is permanently affixed to each side of the drop) offers small areas of dainty filigree, diamonds completely encapsulated by milgrain borders and platinum construction. However, it doesn’t have a single bow, ribbon or garland. The lines are cleaner, the style more simplified… details of the early Art Deco era.

A European cut dangles from the tip – it weighs approximately .45 carat. Five additional diamonds decorate the length of the piece and offer another .18 carat of brilliance. Made around 1915, this necklace could easily be described as late Edwardian or early Art Deco. When it looks this good, I’ll take blurred lines any day! Period pieces like this are hard to find and tend to sell quickly. We are offering this authentic antique necklace on our site for just $1,875.00. If you want it – grab it! Don’t sleep on this one – it’s just that good.

“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 A Collector’s Things

Baubles, Bling, and A Collector’s Things

Baubles, Bling and Desirable Things

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