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What’s New – Volume Three

November 16, 2021November 15, 2021 by Joden Girl

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Baubles, Bling, and The Latest Things

This new addition stopped me in my tracks – and after more than twenty years in the jewelry business, that’s quite a feat. I couldn’t wait to share it with you. Made in the 1940’s, this Retro ring is a true statement piece.

The physical size alone is impressive. The ring measures over an inch from top to bottom and is nearly as wide. It’s striking from every angle. The structure of the ring, crafted from 14 karat yellow gold, offers geometric patterns in the gallery wires. The openings are a series of repeating triangles with contoured sides. This detail is not visible from the top, only from the side and rear view. I’m a sucker for the fine points that elevate a ring from good to great.

Set atop this superb structure is the real star of the show. An elongated hexagon-cut amethyst offers a soft lavender hue and subtle sparkle. Often larger stones are oval shaped or emerald cut. This unusual silhouette bring visual appeal to this vintage find. Bezel set and stretching from knuckle to knuckle, the pale purple gem weighs approximately 20 carats. The lighter tone of the amethyst is another noteworthy characteristic. Darker more saturated gems are generally favored, but the pastel tone of this amethyst is an impeccable choice for this jewel. It’s accented by fourteen diamonds nestled into white gold trim at the north, south, east and west sides of the center.

Newly acquired, this ring is priced at $1,675.00. Ideal on an index or middle finger, this ring is available on our site now.

“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 125

May 17, 2021 by Joden Girl

Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling, and A Collector’s Things

Retro rings are big and bold. These ornate beauties often feature large colored stones like aquamarine or citrine accented by small rubies and diamonds. Often, the jewelry of the 1940’s is created from rose gold with wide expanses of high-polished shine.

This sweet little beauty is an unusual find from the World War II era. Made from 14 karat rosy gold, this ring offers Retro appeal in miniature form.

Beginning midway down the shank of the ring, you will notice a stylized fleur de lis etched deep into the metal. The lines of the ring flare in and out gracefully. Just beneath the center section on each side is a trumpet bell that splays out in three elegant lines. The two trumpet bells create a perfect haven for a six-pronged buttercup setting. Cradled within the buttercup is one European Cut Diamond that weighs .20 carat. Small but mighty, this little diamond glitters from every angle.

The entire ring is high polished, the glistening gold is the ideal complement to the diamond center. If you love the style of Retro and appreciate dainty rings, this is the piece for you. Available in Joe’s Special Box, this ring is priced at $480.

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

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

Regal Retro

February 19, 2021 by Joden Girl

Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling and Throwback Things

At Joden, we have a lot of jewelry… like staggering, phenomenally large, and sometimes overwhelming quantities of baubles and bling. While that is certainly a bonus, it comes with a drawback or two. With thousands of pieces in our inventory, it’s easy to become immune to the individual beauty of each gem and jewel. Add in nearly twenty years of personal experience in the jewelry field – and you can begin to imagine just how much jewelry I have seen.

Guests at Joden are always mentioning how hard it must be for us to work with so much fabulous and oh-so-tempting jewelry. Do they often wonder if we ever manage to take home a paycheck?!?! The answer to that question is yes, of course… although they might be slightly diminished due to a particularly alluring piece! ♥

With such bounty at our fingertips, Dana and I are constantly on the lookout for the next hot item to share with all of you. Some jewels are ideal for a quick Instagram post while others are more suited to the blog, like this beauty. The first time I saw it, I pulled it out of the bag. After slowly turning it over in my hand, I slid off my own ring stack to slip this on. I was enamored.

Made in the 1940’s, this ring speaks with quiet elegance. Like most things from the Retro period, it features a two-tone style. 14 karat yellow gold with just a whisper of a rosy glow is perfectly complemented by cool platinum trim. The center stone, a .65 carat European cut diamond shimmers within a classic square setting. It’s a real gem… H in color and SI2 in clarity. Four single-cut diamonds are nestled into the shoulders, two on each side of the center. Adding a bit of subtle charm are four delicately engraved leaves. This is not a ring that knocks you over the head but rather sings softly to your heart. It’s timeless.

If you’re looking for an engagement ring that has stood the test of time, look no more. Originally priced at $3,320 – this ring has just been price reduced to $2,380! Call us for additional details on this steal of a deal!

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

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

Baubles, Bling, and The Latest Things

Baubles, Bling, and A Collector’s Things

Baubles, Bling and Throwback Things

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