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Hot or Not – Volume 10

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Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling and Curious Things

By and large, most mainstream modern jewelry follows current trends and styles.  Countless companies are mass-producing thousands of shockingly similar, basic jewels.  To be honest, most of it is pretty.  These are the types of pieces that appeal to almost everyone.  They’re ordinary, but never extraordinary.  At Joden, we have a few things that fit into that category.  However, most of our jewelry is vintage – a fact that makes our inventory interesting and filled with stellar stand-out pieces.  Sprinkled amongst these beauties are a few eccentricities.  

Hot or not is a special edition of our weekly blog that is reserved for pieces that leave us wondering.  These are the outliers, the oddities and anomalies.  This week’s selection definitely has me puzzled…  and I can’t help but wonder what you think?

Made entirely of 14-karat white gold, this asymmetrical ring is a bit of an aberration – but maybe in a good way?  The overall shape is a stylized curve.  Forming the base is a ribbed coil of white gold.  Nestled into that curl are six Old European Cut diamonds.  With an average color grade of I and an average clarity grade of SI, these sparklers have a combined weight of .35 carat. 

Seated at the top of the diamonds is one pear-shaped emerald.  Shamrock green in color, this gem provides the perfect pop of color.  Weighing approximately .50 carat, the emerald is bright and beautiful.  (On a side note, shown from the side, I can’t help but note that the ring looks a bit like a King Cobra!  Oh my!) 

This new ring reminds me a bit of an old favorite (above right) that we shared awhile ago…  the blog was titled “From the First Frost to the Last” and you guys went nuts for it!  The ring sold immediately, much to the dismay of many.  With a similar vibe, we couldn’t resist shining a spotlight on this unusual piece.  Looking at it on my hand, I’m not sure.  I find myself still sitting on the fence.  

And I cannot wait to hear what you think.  Priced at $1,175.00, this stand out ring is available on our site now.  Check it out for yourself…  then let us know.  Is this ring hot?  Or not?

“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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What’s New – Volume 74

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Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling and the Latest Things

Maybe it’s my age and I’m finally feeling the vibe of my roots.  Perhaps it’s the fact that yellow gold is absolutely everywhere right now.  Or it could be the overwhelming barrage of Mid-Century Modern goodness that has been flooding through the doors…  whatever the reason, I simply cannot get enough of this look.  It’s a complete vibe, an emotion, a feeling – and I am SO here for it.  We bought this ring about a month ago – and I snagged it.  It checks ALL the boxes.

  • The ring is made from 14-karat yellow gold (except for the prongs which are white gold).
  • A tiny coin edge decorates the outer edges of the shank – a great textural detail.
  • The center section is an explosion of gold and gemstones – it’s the perfect size.  Not so big that it’s obnoxious, but definitely a statement-maker.
  • Twenty-two round brilliant diamonds form a pair of dazzling concentric rings that have a combined weight of .51 carat. 
  • A singular round emerald dots the center with a burst of bold green color – this dainty gem weighs just .13 carat.
  • Measuring a size 5.75 – its a perfect fit for both my left and right hands (it can be easily sized up or down).
  • It’s an affordable piece of fine jewelry.

It’s funky and fun – and it’s the latest addition to our website.  Grab this 1970’s ring for just $920.00 – a steal of a deal.  And the perfect accessory for summer.  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

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From the First Frost to the Last

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Baubles, Bling and Beautiful Things

This ring has had me captivated since I first saw it a week or so ago… inexplicably so.  It’s completely opposite of anything I go for.  

  • In terms of white metals – there are three main choices: silver, white gold and platinum. 
    • Silver has multiple benefits…  it’s beautiful, has a lovely shine, is readily available and it’s very affordable.  It is a soft metal and will tarnish over time.
    • White gold is another great option.  White gold is a precious metal made from yellow gold that is mixed with white alloys like nickel.  It is then rhodium plated (a platinum solution) to give a bright white finish.  (This plating does wear and will need to be redone).  White gold is stronger and more durable than silver.  It is more expensive than silver.  
    • Platinum is a naturally occurring white metal.  It’s a dense, and resistant to stress and breaking.  It polishes to a bright shine and never needs plating.  Over time it develops a patina unlike any other metal… the finish becomes almost satiny or frosted.  It does cost a bit more than white gold.

I’m a platinum girl.  I love everything about it; from the weighty feel of it on my hand to the rich color of the metal – it simply oozes quality.  

This ring is made from 14-karat white gold.  Set at the base of the ring (dependent upon the direction you choose to wear it), is a light green emerald-cut natural emerald.  It’s set in an east/west orientation.  Shown from behind, the ring appears to have been made for an oval center stone instead of this rectangular one…  leading me to the conclusion that this is not the original stone.  

With so many luscious green gemstones available, I’m rarely drawn to emeralds.  Most often because they can have eye visible imperfections and aren’t good choices for daily wear.  However – this gem the loveliest shade of beryl and weighs 2.40 carats.  Resembling the hue of fine jadeite, this stone the perfect color for this ring… and it does indeed have eye visible inclusions.  

It’s asymmetrical and definitely unusual.  A small sprig branches up out of the ring, vining up the finger.  It features four leaves, each one set with two single-cut diamonds.  These diamonds have a combined weight of .15 carat, offering a hint of sparkle without upstaging the emerald.  

From the first moment I saw it, it reminded me of a crisp frost first thing in the morning.  Whether it be the last frost of winter when spring buds are bursting from the ground or the first frost of fall when the grass is still green – this ring is a visual reminder of the beauty of the changing seasons.  And even though it’s out-of-the-box for me, it emphasizes the notion that change is good.  Moderately priced at $2,450.00, it’s available in store and online.  

“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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