Joden Girl
Baubles, Bling and Quality Things
With an undeniable chill in the crisp morning air, there’s no question that it’s fall in Pennsylvania. It’s my favorite season – Friday night football, chili in the crockpot, and heavy, weighted blankets on my bed. As much as I love all of those things, it’s the incredible colors of autumn that make my heart sing. Leaves in every shade litter my patio and yard – deep crimson red, pumpkin orange and sunshine yellow. Many of them already have dark brown edges – nature is a truly wonderous creation. Those warm colors often find their way into our fall wardrobes and accessories… like jewelry. Like a favorite cashmere sweater, we all have pieces with enduring style that we reach for again and again.
I use an old silverware case to house my jewelry… the inside is covered in a soft brown felt; the box has small compartments that work perfectly for gems and jewels. Among a heap of silver bangles and miscellaneous baubles are a handful of timeless classics- a strand of pearls, a great gold chain, and of course, a heart pendant. Maybe it was a gift from your parents, or even an old boyfriend. My son purchased mine at the Santa’s Secret Workshop when he was still in elementary school. His tiny hands were small and chubby, his cheeks shone with an angelic glow and he still loved to snuggle with his mama. The heart is gold-colored with a bright pink gemstone in the center. I’ve had it for more than a decade, and I save it for special occasions. I don’t want it to lose what’s left of the gold plating… it’s a true treasure to me.
Recently we added this LeVian pendant to our estate department. Measuring one inch from the top of the bail to the tip of the heart, it’s an ideal size. It’s crafted from 14-karat rose gold and hangs from a twenty-inch adjustable chain. A light tug on the small round tab allows you to wear the pendant at a shorter length… a great feature. The softly curved sides of the heart showcase a lovely sprinkling of diamond trim. The lower left side has twenty-one nude diamonds and the upper right side has fifteen chocolate diamonds. Combined, these sparklers have a total weight of .32 carat.
I love that the shades of this simple pendant blend beautifully with the colors of fall. It is an excellent accessory and it’s available at an absolute steal-of-a-deal price. This pendant sells new at well-known department stores for $725.00 – at Joden, it’s priced at just $550! If you’ve been looking for a classic piece for your fall wardrobe, look no further. Call or stop by 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
