Green with Envy

Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling and a Lovely Ring

Every girl needs to have a pretty ring.  It doesn’t have to be expensive (although, it certainly could be!); in fact, it could be costume jewelry.  It might be a wedding ring, a birthstone ring, or even a right-hand ring.  Maybe you wear it on your ring finger or maybe it’s a pinky ring.  You might even wear it on a chain around your neck.  The only requirement is that it’s pretty, and that it makes you smile when you look at it.  

This ring is a perfect example.  Made from a rich, buttery 18-karat yellow gold, it’s simple and oh-so elegant.  It fits the ring finger of my right hand, and I have it on now.  As my fingers strike the keyboard on my laptop, I can’t resist watching the light from the television reflect across the surface of the center stone.  Taking the shape of an elongated oval, this tourmaline is a glorious deep forest green.  Weighing approximately 5.00 carats, this semi-precious gem is held in place with four prongs.

Accenting the center stone are six round brilliant diamonds.  Three on each side, they’re clustered together in the shape of a small triangle.  These diamonds have a combined weight of .40 carat.  Bright white and full of sparkle, they highlight the center stone perfectly.  The shank of the ring is doubled, with a singular rib running between the two halves.  It splits at the base of the diamond setting, continuing up each side and ultimately joining with the prongs that hold the tourmaline.

The latest addition to our site, this modern ring is priced at $1,975.00.  It works equally well on a ring finger, an index or middle finger, or perhaps a pinky!  Able to be sized up or down, the choice is yours.  As it sits comfortably on my hand, I can assure you that it’s definitely a pretty ring.  And it has, indeed, brought a smile to my face.  Hop on over to our site to make it yours today.  Your friends will be green with envy!

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

Written by Carrie Martin

Photography by Dana Jerpe

Hot or Not – Volume Nine

Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling and Curious Things

This week we have selected a ring that has been cause for debate.  It’s been on display in the store, added to the case by one and then quickly taken back out by another. It’s been schlepped from here to there, yet always comes back.  Not unlike Cinderella’s slipper, it just hasn’t found its perfect match.

Made from 13.1 dwt of 18-karat white gold, this ring offers a solid presence.  Featured at the top of a high-polished wide shank is a u-shaped curl that measures an inch in length.  Sitting vertically and running parallel with the finger, this architectural structure is encrusted with 250 natural blue sapphires.  These round beauties range in hue from a soft cerulean to a deep cobalt, creating a subtle ombré feel.  These glittering gems reach from knuckle to knuckle with 6.00 carats of scintillating sparkle. 

 

Even the outermost edges of this curvaceous conundrum are covered with corundum.  Ultra-modern and stylishly sleek, our ring presents an unusual look that waffles somewhere between wearable art and weaponry.  Weighing over half an ounce and shimmering with sapphires, there’s no question about the intrinsic value of the piece.  The real question is about its aesthetic appeal.  

The finger size is relatively small, it fits perfectly on the ring finger of my right hand.  Inside the shank, the metal is smooth and shiny making it comfortable to wear.  With so much working in its favor, it must be beautiful…  but is it?  I appreciate the quality of the materials and the craftsmanship that created the ring, and yet, I’m torn.  Is it hot, or not?

This ring has been part of our inventory for years, just waiting for its soulmate.  If that’s you, stop in or give us a call.  It’s available in our showroom for just $2200.00.

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

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

Every Picture Tells A Story

 Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling and a Victorian Ring

Clues.  Jewelry is filled with them…  and it’s up to us to play detective to find them and discover everything we can about a particular treasure.  Sometimes we get lucky and the clues are crisp and clear, stamped right on the item.  They’re called hallmarks, maker’s marks, or assay marks.  

As you can see, this sweet little ring has a series of these marks and they do, in fact, tell a story.  I used my mini magnifying glass (a loupe) to interpret each one:

  • LBS – This is the “Maker’s Mark”.  These letters signify the jeweler who made the ring.  I searched the internet as well as our in-house library to try to find out just who LBS might be with no luck.  Not gonna lie, I was a bit bummed… but not deterred!  
  • CROWN – This is called the “Gold Standard Mark”.  All gold jewelry in the United Kingdom that is 9 karat, 14 karat, 18 karat or 22 karat will bear this symbol.
  • 18 – This is the “Gold Fineness or Purity Mark” noting that this ring is made from 18 karat gold.
  • ANCHOR – This is the “Assay Mark” that tells where the ring was stamped.  The anchor is the symbol for the Burmingham Assay office in the United Kingdom.
  • h – The small letter “h” shows that this ring was made and assayed in 1882.

Unique details add to the rich history of this delicate beauty.  Deeply etched scrolls create an unusual pattern on each shoulder while the center plaque has a diagonal flourish handset with a bright blue sapphire and two tiny rose cut diamonds, adding a bit of whimsical charm to this Victorian darling.  Two additional sapphires are set within the side scrolls, a pop of blue against the buttery 18 karat yellow gold. 

This ring is low profile and easy to wear.  Perfect alone as a non-traditional wedding band or right-hand ring or piled high with your favorite stackables – make this one yours for just $775.00.  

“Go to our site and look, then come to Joden and touch.”

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

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