This or That – Volume Four

Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling and Garnet Things

Just a couple of months ago, in January, we introduced an absolute stunner of a garnet ring.  And you guys LOVED it. 

We had quite a lot of inquiries about the ring.  We sent many additional photos, including some shots of the ring on the hand…  and that was where it all came to a screeching halt.  This is a BIG ring, a showstopper.  Measuring an inch from side to side, this crimson beauty stands out!  

It was love from the specialty cut center stone to the impressive halo of garnets that surround it.  The monochromatic color palette is captivating.  The only objection to this gem was the physical size…  our customers said that it’s simply too big.  So, when this charming ring fell into my lap, I knew it was a winner!

Made from 10 karat gold with a rosy undertone, this remarkably similar ring is new to our estate department.  It offers great vintage details that include a softly sculpted shank with delicate milgrain beading, a combination of bezel and prong settings and eleven perfectly matched purplish-red garnets. 

The overall appearance of the ring is very much like our January debut, except for the size.  This dainty darling is ideally sized for regular wear.  Just half as big as the other, it sits beautifully on the hand.  See them here, side by side.

Equally lovely, these two rings pose the ultimate question…  Would you choose this petite garnet cluster ring for just $400 or would you select that bold garnet statement ring for $1175.00?  This or that? Let us know by adding your favorite to the cart on joden.com and clicking that buy button!

“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 10

Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling, and The Latest Things

January babies have long been celebrated with a lustrous bright red stone known as garnet.  This gem is rarely treated due to it’s natural color and clarity.  Found in a brilliant array of red, orange, yellow, purple and green, garnet is one of the most beautiful and affordable of the semi-precious stones.  

Thought to bring virtues such as love and luck to those born in the first month of the year, it’s the perfect way to start a new year. 

Usher in 2022 with this bold ring that features a uniquely faceted Mozambique round garnet center.  Weighing over eight carats, this stone was shaped using a variation of a checker-cut style.  With graduating sizes of facets in the form of a parallelogram, this modern technique adds unusual sparkle to the deep red gem.  It’s surrounded by an additional sixteen small round garnets that have a combined weight of 2.75 carats.  

The entire ring is crafted from a rosy 18 karat gold.  At a glance, it reminded me of a Victorian piece – the large physical presence, the color and karatage of the gold as well as the bohemian feel of the ring are all characteristics of the mid to late 1800’s.  Whoever designed this ring was able to combine the look of an antique ring and a modern cut garnet with real finesse and style to create a truly unique ring.

Moderately priced at $1,175.00 – this ring is a dream for anyone, not just those born in January.  Make a statement in 2022 with this bold beauty from Joden Jewelers.

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

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