Deco Dazzle

Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling and a Lovely Ring

I am a traditional girl – even when it comes to jewelry.  I like to wear rings on the ring finger of my left hand… and that’s about it.  LOL.  Occasionally, I will step out of my comfort zone and wear a ring on the ring finger of my right hand.  It’s rare for me to stray from those habits.  However, sometimes you have to let the jewelry tell you where or how it wants to be worn.  For me, today’s piece is undeniably an index or middle finger ring. 

Elongated in shape, this 14-karat white gold and platinum beauty is in pristine condition.  Made in the heart of the Art Deco era (circa 1925), it showcases all the earmarks that Deco jewelry is celebrated for.  It measures over an inch in length, reaching from knuckle to knuckle on my hand.  Three European cut diamonds are set within hexagon settings in the center.  Stacked like a snowman, these three gems have a combined weight of 1.00 carat.  An additional twenty-two single-cut diamonds outline the scalloped edge… these diamonds have a total weight of .33 carat.  Six simulated sapphires decorate the North, South, East and West points of the design.  My favorite detail are the tiny pierced openings that add light and life to this antique gem.  

Shown from behind, the pattern reminds me of a stained glass window…  strong borders highlight the beauty within.  Milgrain beading accentuates each line and curve of this mid-1920’s dazzler.  Currently a finger size 8, it could be adjusted up or down one size.  Moderately priced at $2,850.00, this ring is available in store and on our site.  Call or stop by to make it yours.

“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 36

Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling and the Latest Things

From one elegant tip to the other, this ring is alive with an abundance of minute details…  each one adding another dimension to this lovely confection.  Constructed entirely of platinum near the end of the Art Deco era, this 1930’s beauty is sculpted and refined.  It’s elongated, but not in the typical navette shape – this unique charmer takes the form of a rectangle with the longest side following the line of the finger.  Each corner nips in like something took a bite out of it creating eight sides instead of just four.  

Mimicking the shape of those curved corners are a pair of arched lines – one on the top right side and the other on the bottom left.  These strong contours combine with a wide milgrain-edged border to form the perimeter of the pattern.  A series of three marquise shapes fill the center, each one set at a jaunty angle and stacked in a straight line.  Connecting each of these elements are thirteen horizontal bars, much like the lines on a piece of composition paper.  

Accenting the tips of the marquises are four bezel set round diamonds.  There are a total of twenty-three diamonds decorating this vintage ring – they offer a combined weight of .90 carat that dazzle from every angle.  The shoulders of the ring don’t have any diamonds, but are no less decorative than the top.  Taking the form of an elongated kite, each side features tiny beaded edges and lovely engraved patterns.  A small opening in the center copies the exact outline and completes the look.  Detail after detail, this ring is a true stunner.  This fresh find is available on our website for just $1,375.00! 

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

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

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