Joden Girl
Baubles, Bling and Quality Things
“Since 1854, we at Gübelin strongly believe that true luxury
lies in the uniting of inner beauty and deep knowledge.”
Partners Mauritz Breitschmid and Eduard Jakob Gübelin were jointly managing their growing watchmaker’s shop. More than partners, these two men were not only master and apprentice but also father and son-in-law. In their 170-year history, the House of Gübelin has always been a family business. Even now, six generations later, the legacy continues with Raphael and his wife, Wilvy.
The iconic design house has always been motivated by three things: expertise, authenticity and inspiration. Extensive training, education and deep passion guide every hand and heart of the experts at Gübelin. Just as essential to the success of this Swiss House is authenticity. They believe in doing everything the right way; they continue to celebrate the time-honored craft of fine jewelry making. Anchoring both the expertise and authenticity of this legendary company is a deeply rooted sense of inspiration. Each member of the Gübelin family is immensely passionate about making beautiful things.
A recent acquisition, this 18-karat yellow gold bracelet immediately caught my eye. At a glance, it seems simple. However, a closer inspection reveals the artistry that went into the making of this Mid Century Modern vision. Measuring a fraction over seven inches, the piece flexes and moves beautifully. Twenty-eight individual links comprise the length, alternately set with deep red rubies and blue-green turquoise.
Each gem-set link is artfully paired with a textured gold link. Contoured and ribbed, these gold links stand in stark contrast to their bold colored-stone partners. Trios of rubies and turquoise are enveloped with a border of twisted gold braid. Ruby is the signature stone of the House of Gübelin. Often associated with the romantic notions of love and passion, rubies are cleverly incorporated into each piece of precious jewelry. Forty-two round rubies offer a combined weight of approximately 1.25 carats. Balancing them out are forty-two cabochon turquoise. Skillfully hidden into the bracelet is a box clasp; hand-etched onto the back of the clasp is a serial number and just one word – Gübelin.
On the wrist, this bracelet is effortless. It moves with the body and feels good on. Classic elegance pairs with vintage flair; the vibe is timeless and chic. The quality the House of Gübelin is synonymous with is evident in the wear-ability and weighty feel of the bracelet. Today, in the era of fast fashion and throw-away culture, a true piece of heirloom-quality fine jewelry stands alone. Moderately priced at $4500.00, it’s the latest addition to our estate department.
“You can go to a museum and look, or come to us and touch.”
Written by Carrie Martin
Photos by Dana Jerpe
