mid century modern ring

Pick of the Week – Volume 63

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Joden Girl

Baubles and Bling with Unbelievable Pricing

Mid Century Modern jewelry is having a moment.  As the most recent era, it encompasses the years from 1945-1970 with a bit of crossover before and after.  Often characteristics of previous periods carry into the next, like this unique ring.  Although it was made in the 1950’s, there is no denying the Art Deco influence.  Made entirely of platinum, this unique ring sits low and lovely on the finger.  

A dazzling 1.05 carat round brilliant diamond winks from the center.  This near colorless beauty has a clarity grade of I1.  It is accented by twenty single-cut diamonds that have a combined weight of .30 carat.  These diamonds are pavé-set in an elongated triangular shape, ten on each side.  The Art Deco style is evident in a surprising element… six straight baguette cut diamonds are set in two horizontal rows on the top and bottom edges.  These geometrically pleasing stones have a total weight of .30 carat.  Both the round and baguette cut diamonds have a color and clarity grade that are comparable to that of the center stone.

This ring is an old friend and has been with us for quite awhile.  The design is very pretty; however, it might leave you wondering… is it an engagement ring?  Or is it a cocktail ring?  An argument could be made for both cases!   Measuring 9.6mm across the top, this wide ring could easily work double-duty as a combination engagement ring and wedding band.  Conversely, the ring is sleek and stylish with plenty of pizzazz.  It would be the perfect accessory for dinner out.  Either way, it’s a decision best left to whoever purchases it.  

Appraised by the International Gemological Institute of America, this ring has an insurance replacement value of $8.950.00.  We’ve had it featured on our website for $6,400.00.  We’d like to find the perfect home for this Mid Century Modern beauty, so we’ve selected it as a Pick of the Week.  It is now available for just $5,250.00.  That’s a savings of $1150.00!  If you’ve had your eye on this unique ring, now’s your chance.  Make it yours today.  

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

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

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Hot or Not – Volume 15

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Baubles, Bling and Curious Things

Do you have an appetite for apatite?  A phosphate mineral, this widely occurring stone is transparent or even translucent.  Found most commonly in shades of blue and green, it is a relatively soft stone.  It is ranked a five on Mohs scale.  More unusual shades include colorless, yellow, purple, pink and brown.  Intense blue varieties are the result of heat treatment.  Gem quality apatite stones are mined in Mexico, Myanmar and Brazil.  

This unique gemstone is believed to inspire learning, creativity and insight.  Many believe that wearing a piece of apatite jewelry will provide clarity, focus, acceptance and unconditional love both from oneself and others. 

A cushion-shaped apatite fills the center of this Mid Century Modern dinner ring.  This deep teal-colored gem weighs 3.50 carats.  A series of sixteen straight baguette diamonds spray out from the gemstone.  These diamonds are equally spaced without touching each other.  Held in place by two prongs, these diamonds have a total weight of approximately 1.00 carat.  The ring itself is made entirely of 18-karat white gold.  The metal fineness mark is crisp and easily read inside the shank.

This ring reminds me of a child’s painting.  It takes the form of a primitively drawn sunshine…  a roundish center with a series of rays fanning out.  It’s the perfect combination of blue skies and sunny days.  It shines with a childlike demeanor that makes me smile.  Moderately priced at $2,150.00, this ring will be added to our website soon.  Although this bold blue apatite ring appeals to me, I can’t help but wonder what you think.  Does this ring blaze hot like the sun, or is it a dud that fizzles out?  Is it 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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From Here to Eternity

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Baubles, Bling and Endless Things

Eternity bands… how do you feel about them?  Are you Team Yes (give me ALL the diamonds!) or Team No (keep the diamonds on top, where I can enjoy them)?  Admittedly, there are pros and cons of these endless rings of scintillating sparkle.  Let’s make a list…

Pros:

  1. Eternity bands are trés romantic!  The diamonds encircle the finger with no beginning and no end.  Endless diamonds = endless love. 
  2. If the ring spins around on the hand, no one would ever know!  It looks the same all the way around.  
  3. More diamonds means more sparkle!
  4. These unique beauties are often custom made, allowing for creativity and personalized style.

Cons:

  1. An eternity band can be more expensive than a band with diamonds only on a portion of the ring.  
  2. Eternity bands are more difficult (and sometimes impossible) to size.  
  3. With diamonds all the way around, the stones themselves see more wear and tear than a half-round style.
  4. Often, eternity bands are thicker to accommodate the depth of the stones.  Some may find this to be uncomfortable.

Personally, I love eternity bands.  I have been wearing my wedding ring since August of 2000, nearly twenty-four years.  Perhaps I’m a hopeless romantic – I get the warm fuzzies just looking at my ring.  I had a similar reaction when I saw this week’s featured piece for the first time.  

Made entirely of platinum, this wide band reminds me of antique lace.  The edges are scalloped, waving up and down.  There are six small sections, each one features a unique combination of diamond shapes and sizes: one pear-shape, three marquises and five rounds.  Combined, the six pear-shapes have a weight of .60 carat, the eighteen marquise diamonds have a weight of 1.50 carats, and the thirty rounds have a total weight of .60 carat.  That’s 2.70 carats of endless sparkle! 

Like Cinderella’s slipper, this beauty must be a perfect fit.  It is a size six, and cannot be sized.  The band has a silky-smooth interior and is quite comfortable to wear.  

If you love a great eternity band AND you wear a size six, this band is simply too good to resist.  It’s a stunning Mid Century Modern design, made in the 1960’s.  Priced at $4,350.00, it’s available now.  Give us a call to claim it 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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