What’s New – Volume 50

Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling and the Latest Things

With the once green trees transforming into cascades of crimson, amber and golden leaves – it’s clear that autumn has arrived in Western Pennsylvania.  The air is crisp and clean.  The weather changes by the hour, often requiring a jacket in the morning.  But by the time I’m driving home from work, the windows are rolled down and the radio floats on the wind behind me as I buzz down the road.  

Summer blossoms have faded…  even the once bright and cheerful sunflowers have been harvested.  Today is October 31st…  Halloween.  When combing through the jewels for the perfect piece for today – I discovered this beauty.  

Showcasing the colors of fall, it shimmers in the sun.  With softly scalloped edges, this blossom holds a 1.02 carat natural fancy brown diamond in the middle.  Oval in shape, this gem is surrounded by sixty-two yellow diamonds that offer 1.26 carats of sparkle.  Further accenting the design are an additional twelve near colorless diamonds; set in the shoulders of the ring, these diamonds have a total weight of .22 carat.  If you’ve been doing mental math, that’s seventy-five diamonds that add up to 2.50 carats!  

Made from 18-karat white and yellow gold, this ring is easily sized and ideal for daily wear.  It has been evaluated by the International Gemological Institute of America where it was appraised for $10,105.00.  Today, at Joden, we’re offering it for just $6500!  That’s no trick, it’s definitely a treat!  You don’t have to take my word for it, stop by and check it out for yourself.  

“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 44

Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling and the Latest Things

For years, a myth has been circulating about an engagement ring budget…  it states that three months salary is the standard.  Just throw that right out the window.  No one should spend more on a ring than they can afford – there are countless ways to find the perfect ring without breaking the bank.  

While the engagement case at Joden boasts over one hundred different rings in a VERY broad price range – we also have some amazing buys in our antique and estate department.  There are delicate filigree beauties and baguette trimmed numbers with a 1950’s vibe.  There are Victorian solitaires and sapphire gems that are sure to knock your socks off.  Any and all of these have merit on every level – but today, we’re focusing on just one.  

This 14-karat yellow and rose gold set is absolutely charming.  I’m always a sucker for a flower ring and this one had me from the beginning.  A pair of five-petaled flowers flank the center stone.  The blossom itself is crafted from rose gold while the stems and leaves are yellow.  The middle of each is marked by a single-cut diamond.  A third matching flower accents the fitted shadow band.

The three single-cut diamonds have a combined weight of .05 carat.  Set between the flowers is one round brilliant diamond secured with four prongs.  This diamond weighs .30 carat.  With a near colorless grade of G and a clarity grade of SI1, it’s a real sparkler.  The two rings nestle perfectly together and are priced at just $980.00 – proof positive that a perfect engagement ring doesn’t have to cost three months salary.  It will be added to our site soon, but if you simply cannot wait…  stop by the store and check it out!  

“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 19

Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling, and The Latest Things

Sometimes, Dana and I uncover a piece that we KNOW you guys will go crazy over – mostly because we are infatuated too!  This is that moment…  the latest addition to our estate department is everything.  

Made entirely of a rich and buttery 18-karat yellow gold, this ring is absolutely charming.  A singular blossom sits atop this simple narrow band.  Fluted petals form a double-tiered flower that resembles a carnation.  Bright blue enamel coats the soft scallops with a bold pop of color.  The edges have worn, allowing the golden base to peak through…  a detail that I love.  

Authentic and original, this ring was made in the late 1800’s during the Art Nouveau period.  One tiny diamond winks from the center of the flower -it’s a single-cut diamond.  These unique cuts were popular in vintage jewelry; they have just seventeen facets as opposed to the fifty-eight facets in a modern round brilliant diamond.  

Priced at just $375 – this fresh find won’t last long.  If you love it as much as we do, hop on over to our site and make it yours now.  

“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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