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Baubles, Bling and Transformed Things

Apparently, lighting can strike twice in the same place…  just a couple weeks ago, we shared a lovely Art Deco pendant that started out life as a ring.  Conversion jewelry has been a thing for a very long time.  The most common refreshes are pins to pendants or charms.  Because rings are the most popular article of jewelry, it’s rare that they are changed into something else.  So, we were super stoked to discover the pendant.  Imagine our absolute delight to find yet another ring conversion just a couple weeks later!  

Made from the sweetest pairing of an antique three-stone ring and a dainty link bracelet, the updated and improved bracelet is adorable.  It’s impossible to know what the reasoning was for joining these two Victorian pieces into one, but it’s tough to argue with the results.  

A step-cut natural pink topaz is fully encased within a 14-karat rosy gold bezel.  An ornate openwork pattern decorates the edge…  a series of triangles that alternate point up then point down and so on.  Set in open-back fashion, the topaz is a glorious shade of bubblegum pink.  Weighing approximately 1.50 carats, it is flanked by a pair of rose-cut diamonds, each one prong-set within a square silver setting.  These two tiny sparklers have a combined weight of .15 carat. 

Every crevice of the “ring” showcases a rich patina that has taken more than a hundred years to develop.  Perfectly petite, the ring top is joined with a 14-karat yellow gold bracelet.  Each of the twelve links is comprised of  three identical rows and one concealed box snap clasp.  Both the ring and the bracelet were made in the mid to late 1800’s.  The marriage is pure perfection and is available now for just $1,500.00.  Call us at 1-800-747-7552 or hop over to our site 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

Follow Your Heart

Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling and Meaningful Things

Falling in love with this sweet little ring was as easy as one, two, three.  Featuring the bright color combination of a deep hypnotic blue and a cheerful canary yellow, this three-stone ring is simply charming.  I am continually surprised by my ever-changing taste in jewelry.   I’ve never been a fan of heart jewelry,  I have even blogged about it a time or two.  Remember this showstopping pendant?  Or perhaps this lovely repoussé bracelet?  To date, I have written 518 blogs; a mere 8 of them have featured a piece of heart jewelry.  That factors out to a scant 1.5%.  The numbers alone speak for themselves – when it comes to heart-themed jewelry, I would rather leave it than take it.  

Preferences are constantly evolving…  often based on exposure to different people, places and cultures.  For reasons unbeknownst to me, my own heart has softened in regard to romantically themed jewelry.  This ring is a perfect example.  We’ve had it for quite a while.  I’ve glanced at it dozens of times with zero reaction.  Nothing.  Not even a tiny flutter.  Then just last week as I was digging for something fresh to blog about, it caught my eye.  

I took it out of the little plastic bag and slid it on my ring finger.  Instantly, I was smitten.  For a three-stone ring, it’s dainty – delicate even.  A trio of heart-shaped stones line up side by side.  Set in 18-karat yellow gold, each stone is held with a protective v-shaped prong at the tip and an additional prong on each curve.  The center stone is a vivid blue sapphire that weighs approximately .85 carat.  It’s flanked by a glistening pair of natural fancy yellow diamonds that have a combined weight of 1.00 carat. 

Three-stone rings often symbolize the past, present and future of a relationship.  That style usually features one larger stone in the center with two smaller ones on the sides.  Here, the trio of stones are similarly sized – this design is sometimes called a triplet ring and can represent friendship, love and fidelity.  Moderately priced at just $3,650.00 – the ring is available on our website.  Hop on over for more photos and additional details and remember to follow your heart…  it might lead you to something unexpectedly amazing!

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

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

Triple Threat

Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling and a Three Stone Ring

The aura of mystery that surrounds the number three is vast and varied.  The ancient Greek philosopher Pythagoras believed the meaning of numbers to be quite significant.  Representing harmony, wisdom and understanding, he proclaimed three to be the perfect number.  Pythagoras dubbed it the number of time in more ways than one…

  • Past, Present and Future
  • Birth, Life and Death
  • Beginning, Middle and End

The perfect balance achieved by the number three has been beloved by jewelers for centuries often manifesting itself in the form of a three-stone ring.  This week, we have an exceptional example.  

Painstakingly handcrafted from platinum, this Art Deco beauty is overflowing with intricate details.  Shown in profile, the shoulder of the ring showcases everything that early 20th century jewelry is known for.  There are hand-pierced openings in the shape of tiny leaves and elongated paisleys.  Each one is further accented by beaded milgrain edges and deeply etched engraving.  Nestled among this majesty are six single-cut diamonds that have a total weight of .11 carat.  The artistry has no beginning, no middle and no end. 

Every single spec of the ring is decorated.  Not one edge has been neglected.  The view from the top is simpler but no less stunning.  A trio of octagonal-shaped settings span the finger, each one set with a dazzling diamond.  The center stone weighs approximately 1.24 carats while the outer two diamonds have a combined weight of 2.14 carats.  Imagine it, if you will… not one, not two – but three one carat diamonds on your hand!   These diamonds have an average color grade of H-I and an average clarity grade of VS1-2.  An epic ring – there is one stone for the past, one for the present and one for the future. 

Pythagoras was right.  Three IS the perfect number and this ring is the proof.  Certified by the International Gemological Institute of America, this ring is valued at $30,165.00.  We are offering it for just $19,800.00 – a savings of over $10,365.00.  Don’t miss your chance to have this triple threat on your hand…  hop on over to our website and make it yours now.

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

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