Pink tourmaline Archive

Joe’s Special Box Luxury Edition – Volume 27

March 28, 2025 by Joden Girl

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Baubles, Bling and A Collector’s Things

Have you ever heard of a knuckle duster? By definition, it’s a metal guard worn over the knuckles in fighting to increase the effect of the punches being thrown. Perhaps you’re more familiar with the term brass knuckles. These small, concealable weapons can cause severe injuries. They’re so dangerous, in fact, that knuckle dusters are illegal in most states. The term has also been used as slang to describe a large, flashy ring. It implies that the ring is ostentatious and over-the-top. This week, we are debuting a ring that is exactly that…

This bold bit of bling is a true statement piece. Made entirely of 18-karat white gold, this ring is quite heavy – weighing just over an ounce! Even at its most narrow point, the ribbed band is 7 mm wide. Starting at the base, the shank gradually widens, reaching 22 mm at the top. This impressive mounting is glittering with gemstones on all four sides… even the prongs are sparkling! Fifty cushion cut fine sapphires have been set edge to edge with expert precision. These beauties are bubble gum pink in color with a combined weight of exactly 5.64 carats.

Surrounding those sapphires are one hundred and ninety round brilliant diamonds. The colorless gems create a border for the pink sapphires. In total, these diamonds weigh 1.98 carats. All of this show-stopping sparkle was painstakingly created to pay homage to a truly spectacular center stone.

Emerald-cut in shape, this is the finest pink tourmaline I have ever seen. It weighs a whopping 28.64 carats and it dances in the light. At first glance, the color can only be described as raspberry… it’s pink, it’s violet, it’s red. With every wave of the hand, the stone ignites inside. The large table facet on top reflects giant flashes of light in the most mesmerizing way. The effect is hypnotic; it is indeed, a knuckle duster like no other. Priced at $8,250.00, this ring offers a lot of bang for your buck – and I have no doubt that it could double as a weapon as well! Call us to 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

Hot or Not – Volume Five

November 29, 2022October 21, 2022 by Joden Girl

Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling and Bold Things

Evidence of ornamental jewelry dates back thousands of years… in fact, an ancient stone bracelet was discovered in Siberia – incredibly, it is believed to be more than 40,000 years old! There are at least three different kinds of wrist candy – bracelets, bangles and cuffs. In the most general sense, a bracelet is jewelry that is worn around the wrist. Most often, when someone describes a bracelet, they are referring to a flexible type of link that has a clasp. The other two types (bangle and cuff) are descriptive terms added to the word “bracelet” to further define the style.

Bangle bracelet – jewelry that goes fully around the wrist, a complete circle. Some are hinged while others are solid.
Cuff bracelet – this design is also solid, but features an opening that allows you to put it on your wrist. Most are designed to be worn with the space on the bottom, but some can be worn open side up.

One of the hottest trends for fall is a statement cuff. We’ve talked a lot about statement jewelry. These are pieces that make a strong visual impact – they’re often large and over-the-top, demanding attention. New to our estate department is this modern bejeweled cuff bracelet.

Made from 14-karat white gold, this cuff is double-hinged ensuring ease of wear. The center is fitted with one oval pink tourmaline. This bubblegum-colored gemstone is the alternate birthstone for the month of October (the original is opal). It was added to the list of birthstones in 1952. Tourmaline is believed to release tension and promote happiness, the one showcased within this cuff weighs approximately 4.00 carats. Set in rows on either side of the center are 150 round brilliant diamonds and twelve baguette diamonds that have a combined weight of 4.25 carats. It’s a steal of a deal at just $4500.

However, with yellow gold on the rise, we have to wonder what you think of this unique white gold cuff. Opinions vary and styles change… and so, we just have to ask. Is this cuff bracelet hot? Or not? Would you put aside a narrow stack of bangles in favor of this singular piece? Jump over to our Instagram story to weigh in!

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

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

Joe’s Special Box – Volume 19

September 16, 2023July 11, 2018 by Joden Girl

Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling, and A Collector’s Things

Joe’s office features lovely custom curved cabinetry that has become a haven for many antique treasures. These pieces still reside in their original leather fitted cases… while they are too large to tuck into Joe’s Special Box, each one certainly qualifies.

Soft pastel shades of pink, yellow, and blue combine to create a feast for the eyes in this antique necklace. Finishing at 15 inches, this beauty grazes the collar bone, adding a hint of color and warmth to any ensemble. The gemstones are a unique collaboration of chrysoberyl, pink tourmaline, and blue sapphire. I can picture wearing it casually with jeans or adding it to your favorite summer dress for a bit of sparkle. Priced at $7200 – this is sure to be an heirloom in your family for many generations yet to come.

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

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Shelly Isacco

Baubles, Bling and A Collector’s Things

Baubles, Bling and Bold Things

Baubles, Bling, and A Collector’s Things

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