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Like Cake and Ice Cream

September 16, 2023June 14, 2018 by Joden Girl

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Baubles, Bling and Destined Things

Last week I introduced a dazzling pair of Edwardian cufflinks… check them out. Our Facebook Page is featuring a heated debate about those very cufflinks. I’m asking all my readers this question “Should we keep them as they are, or should we convert them to earrings?” Be sure to pop over there and cast your vote!

In my quest to find the perfect piece for this week’s Joden Girl, I stumbled across this beauty…

Handmade in classic Edwardian style from 14 karat yellow gold and platinum, this pendant is everything! Made like a delicious layer cake, here’s how it stacks up. A buttery yellow gold framework creates the cake base; it’s frosted with a cool sheet of platinum. Nestled inside is the filling – a perfect oval of black onyx. Next, the platinum is interspersed with 107 rose cut diamonds, providing an element of sparkle, and finally, a light sprinkling of 13 natural pearls. Priced at $7,650, and worth every penny.

Look at how perfectly it pairs with the cufflinks! If that pendant is the cake, then surely these cufflinks are the ice cream! You can’t have one without the other.

Don’t forget to vote on the Facebook debate (Cufflinks or Earrings?) and stay tuned to see how it all shakes out.

You can go to Facebook and vote, then come to Joden and touch.

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Shelly Isacco

Precious Medal

September 16, 2023April 27, 2018 by Joden Girl

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Baubles, Bling, and Platinum Rings

A medal is a small artistic object – a thin disc (usually made of metal) carrying a design – commemorating a significant event or achievement. What better example of this is there than a wedding band? Not only does this prized possession qualify as a medal, but it’s also a promise that two are becoming one; not just any two – you two! Your story is unique. Your ring should be, too.

From vintage to modern, this striking trio shares a common element that takes them to the next level… they are all made from platinum, arguably the king of metals. Platinum is beautiful, refined, and versatile with an inner strength – much like a woman. The benefits of this precious metal far exceed aesthetics… it’s a naturally occurring white element that requires little maintenance. It’s 95% pure, making it hypoallergenic. Platinum is extremely dense (60% heavier than gold), very durable, and quite rare. Its use enhances the allure of these bands…

This piece is modern with an Edwardian inspired design. The four-petaled blossoms encircle the entire ring, while only the top portion is diamond accented. There are twenty-four fully faceted diamonds set into the vine with a combined total weight of .25 carats. Priced at $2,500 – this beauty is certain to become an heirloom of tomorrow.

Four Old European Cut diamonds create sparkling centers for the intricately carved flowers in this vintage band. The stems, leaves, and florets wrap artfully around the finger, with no beginning and no end. Make this eternal enchantress yours for just $1700.

This final band has a hidden secret… the original engraving is still inside! Check out the close-up photo. Dated 1936, this Art Deco piece offers quiet elegance. There are twenty single-cut diamonds carefully set in two parallel lines across the top center of the ring. These diamonds have a combined weight of .35 carats and are further accented by a delicate beaded edge. It’s priced right at just $1400.

Like platinum, the beauty of these bands will never fade or tarnish – it’s everlasting. And like your commitment, it only grows stronger with each scratch, creating a rich patina that will shine forevermore.

For additional details on, call me or drop me an email at carrie@joden.com. I’d love to hear from you!

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Shelly Isacco

Luxurious Lace

September 16, 2023March 28, 2018 by Joden Girl

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Baubles, Bling, and the Art of Filigree Things

Whether it’s made from woven wire or silken thread – the intricate patterns created are undeniably similar. Both lace and filigree are made in much the same manner… curled, twisted, and plaited threads crossed over, under, and finally united at all points of contact. Time has not diminished the value of either, but rather made them all the more desirable.

Here is a close-up segment of a filigree bracelet juxtaposed with a piece of lace called Carrickmacross. Both showcase open meshwork, a treasured decorative element. No one can resist the delicate beauty of filigree jewelry. Even novices are drawn to Edwardian and Art Deco pieces resplendent with the airy patterns painstakingly created wire by wire. Ladies, both young and old, are equally enchanted – including me! Check out this trio of bracelets – each one lovely, but also each with a personality all its own.

Here they are individually…

This piece is from the Depression Era, circa 1930’s, featuring die-struck metal that was then hand finished. The center stone is a square synthetic sapphire (authentic and original to the bracelet). It is flanked by a pair of white stones and then two additional synthetic sapphires. It’s moderately priced at $1100.00.

This stunner, signed J.E. Caldwell, speaks for itself. Handcrafted in platinum using an alternating sequence of two link styles, it contains 120 diamonds totaling over 10 carats! Aficiondos and amateurs agree – this piece is simply magnificent. Call me for more details and pricing.

Finally, we have my favorite of the bunch! I love the style of the filigree, it reminds me of the petals of a chrysanthemum flower – blooming out from the tiny gem-set center. Crafted with a nod toward the Edwardian era – this bracelet has a yellow gold frame that is overlaid with a white gold top.

Special attention has been paid to this bracelet – even the back is polished! For more details and photos, visit our site!

Unlike the lace on a christening dress or a wedding gown, each of these bracelets can be worn and enjoyed every day. Their lacey appearance is not reserved for special occasions but rather meant to delight… day after day, year after year.

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Shelly Isacco

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