Statement earrings Archive

Joe’s Special Box Luxury Edition – Volume 20

August 29, 2024 by Joden Girl

Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling and A Collector’s Things

Some words just sound luxurious… expensive even. Extravagance drips from each syllable. Practically screaming sumptuous grandeur is one of my personal favorites… chandelier. This French term shimmers with lavish opulence. Though originally coined to describe an elaborate candelabra that is suspended from the ceiling, the word chandelier was later used to define a particularly grandiose style of earrings. Simply put, chandelier earrings are characterized by several drops hanging from a singular central point.

Recently acquired, these upscale earrings were created by Santa Fe goldsmith, Luna Felix (peep the signature on the back). She specializes in the ancient art of granulation, an incredibly precise process in which tiny beads of gold are used to create intricate designs. Luna Felix works exclusively in high karat gold; these modern beauties were crafted from a stunning combination of 18 and 22-karat yellow gold. Measuring more than 3.5 inches from top to bottom, these are the very definition of statement earrings.

Reminiscent of banana bunches growing on a tree, these sumptuous chandeliers showcase more than thirty curled leaves in a gloriously three-dimensional array. Dangling throughout the entire bottom half of the earrings are sixty-two cultured pearls. Measuring anywhere from one to nine millimeters, these gems of the sea are well-matched, softening the vibe of the earrings.

Substantial in both look and feel, these earrings are not for the faint of heart. These are not earrings that you’ll put on and forget you’re wearing them. The sheer weight pulls the earlobe down while the pearls brush against the neck. Weighing 44.6 pennyweight (more than two ounces), Luna Felix designed these showstoppers for true jewelry lovers. Bringing new meaning to the phrase “beauty is pain”, these chandelier earrings are priced at $5,750.00 and are the latest edition to our estate department. Add a touch of luxury to your life today.

“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 Luxury Edition – Volume 19

July 29, 2024 by Joden Girl

Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling and A Collector’s Things

Nearly three inches from top to bottom, these showstopper earrings are absolutely divine. Made entirely of 18-karat yellow gold, they glitter from every angle.

While they don’t quite reach my shoulder, there’s no denying the impact of these earrings. The very definition of statement jewelry, these unique beauties are made in three distinct sections. The top portion features four fancy-cut rubies and five round brilliant diamonds. A small round bezel-set diamond creates a hinge between the top and the middle; a second bezel set diamond connects the middle link segment to the tear-drop shaped bottom.

This double-hinged design allows for plenty of movement. As the earrings dance below the lobe, the gemstones both dazzle and delight. There are fifty-four rubies in total… forty-five ovals, four pear-shapes, and five rounds. Combined, these precious gems have a total of 32.68 carats. Well matched, these purplish-red rubies are prong set allowing the shapes to fit together in a randomly beautiful pattern.

Forty-four round brilliant diamonds are sprinkled throughout the design. Offering a combined weight of approximately 1.54 carats, these diamonds add brilliance to the subtle shine of the ruby gems. These near colorless diamonds have an average clarity grade of SI1-SI2. Each earring is carefully fitted with a fold-over back that keeps the earring snug on the lobe. Priced at $22,500.00, there’s no question that these beauties are indeed luxurious. If you’d like additional photos or information, please give us a call or stop by our showroom at 144 South Broad Street, downtown Grove City.

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

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

Signature Series – Volume 11

November 13, 2023 by Joden Girl

Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling and Quality Things

When asked “How do you come about creating your designs?”, Jose Hess answered simply “It’s a flower, it’s the morning rising sun, it’s a tree, the leaves. It’s all love.” This beautiful sentiment and countless others are captured in “The Beauty in All” – a coffee table book penned by Jose’s wife, Magdalena Hess.

Hess and his family fled Nazi Germany in 1938 when Jose (then called Josef) was just five years old. By the time he was 14, Jose began working in the jewelry industry learning the art of fabrication and hand-setting gemstones. Just three years later, he immigrated to the United States where he continued to work in the industry, graduated high school and began studying at the Gemological Institute of America.

At 25, Jose began pursuing a career under his own name. In 1963, he won his first award – the DeBeers Diamonds International Award for a diamond leaf brooch. The rest as they say, is history. He garnered over a dozen more awards during the course of his career. While perusing their website www.josehess.com, I discovered this line…

“We utilize the finest materials, and each piece is handmade to order. It has always been our personal belief that that elegance doesn’t have to be complicated and our brand continues to hold that philosophy sacred.”

That’s the spirit that inspired and created these statement earrings. Made entirely of 18-karat yellow gold, these heart-shaped beauties are the latest addition to our estate department.

A curvaceous double-line borders the outer edge of each earring – capturing forty-three round brilliant diamonds inside each one. Combined, these eighty-six diamonds have a total weight of 4.50 carats. Shimmering from every angle, these earrings shine with style and sophistication.

Omega style fold-over backs keep this impressive beauties perfectly positioned on the ear. Shown from behind, even the back side of the earrings present a high-polish sheen.

Peep the classic Jose Hess signature plaquard – the mark of true craftsmanship. Take a moment to admire these designer darlings on the ear, then stop by the store where they’re available for just $4,750.00. With the holidays just a few weeks away, begin and end your shopping at Joden. We have something for everyone on your list.

“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 A Collector’s Things

Baubles, Bling and A Collector’s Things

Baubles, Bling and Quality Things

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