What’s New – Volume Two

Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling, and The Latest Things

I almost hesitate to share this latest find… the last time we featured a similar piece, it created quite a stir.  It sold immediately…  but the inquiries about that particular ring were seemingly endless with a line of willing buyers if the initial sale fell through.  As you can imagine, the original buyer loved the ring and has treasured it ever since.  That was nearly a year ago…  meaning that it has taken us that long to uncover another ring as sweet as that one was.

Just a few days ago, the ring pictured on the dark background came out of our shop…  fresh from restoration.  Shown with it’s predecessor, the similarities are striking.  Both of these beauties are made from platinum in the early part of the 20th century.  Both also feature a three stone style, complete with one gem fine ruby and two older cut diamonds. 

New to us, this delicate darling is resplendent with a hand-pierced filigree design.  The pattern swirls and whorls around the gemstone trio in the center.  Weighing approximately .50 carat, this deep red ruby appears to be Burmese and is of fine quality.  It is flanked by a pair of Old Mine Cut diamonds that have a combined weight of approximately .55 carat.  Surrounding these stones and nestled deep within the dome-shaped ring are sixteen old cut diamonds that offer an additional .50 carat of brilliance.  

In pristine condition, this ring is practically perfect in every way.  Made in the heart of the Art Deco period, it’s priced at just $1,880.00.  Click the photos to view it live on our website.  If you love it as much as we do, do not hesitate to click the buy button.  If history repeats itself, it won’t last long. 

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

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

Pick of the Week – Volume 50

Joden Girl

Baubles and Bling with Unbelievable Pricing

One of the most common questions we hear is “Do you do custom work?”  And as you may have imagined, the answer (of course) is “Yes.”  But for me, I often find myself giving a hesitant response rather than a resounding one.  I think that customers can have a skewed perception of custom creations.  Designing a piece from scratch including every twist, turn and stone requires tremendous skill and vision.  In addition, the costs can be quite high.  

With more than fifty years of experience, Joe has an unmatched eye for re-imagining a piece or building something new and inventive from square one.  Trained by his father, he spent over half of his career at the bench.  To combine those finely honed skills with a Graduate Gemologist degree provides critical knowledge of both the “rocks and metal” aspects of fine custom jewelry.  Joe can often be found arranging and rearranging gemstones and diamonds in artful patterns, constantly striving to find the perfect position…  waiting for the magic to happen.

The staff at Joden boasts two world-class bench jewelers.  Now, it is their expert hands that bring Joe’s visions to reality.  Occasionally, we utilize other sources for precise talents like stone cutting and polishing, metal casting and molding.  The jewelry world is fairly small.  The world of handmade custom jewelry is much much smaller.  

The uniqueness of this ring does not reside in the style but rather in the rarity of the center stone.  The elongated shape of this Precious Topaz is elegant and breathtakingly beautiful.  Each line of this emerald cut stone is crisp and clean.  Displaying the peachy hue of an expensive champagne, this collectible gem weighs 12.50 carats.  It was Joe’s keen eye that conceived this simple modernistic ring.  The three stone concept is not new, but usually, the size differentiation between the center and the side stones is slight.  Here, the trillion diamonds measure just one third of the length of the topaz.  With a combined weight of 1.23 carats, these diamonds are truly just an accent to the star center stone.

This custom piece has been showcased on our site for quite awhile.  It has been admired and applauded but has yet to find a forever home.  This week, this beauty has been selected as a Pick of the Week.  Previously priced at $8,750.00, we are now offering it for the new and unbelievable price of $6,250.00.  If you are a seeker the unusual and rare, this ring is an outstanding statement piece.  Click the photos and check it out on our site now.

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

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe and Shelly Isacco

Joe’s Special Box – Volume 126

Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling, and A Collector’s Things

Memorial Day is a time-honored tradition in this country.  It’s a day to remember all those who died in military service to the United States.  Originally called “Decoration Day”, we celebrate by placing flags and flowers on gravestones and memorials.  Veterans march in parades in local communities.  In my family, we have many veterans, including my father and my father-in-law.  We know how blessed we are that our servicemen came home.  On Monday, we will recognize and revere those who did not.  

Old Glory is a patriotic pennant of red, white and blue.  The red symbolizes hardiness and valor, the white is for purity and innocence and the blue signifies vigilance, perseverance and justice. This flag is recognized all over the world as a symbol of freedom.  This star-spangled banner has been there for every moment in the history of our nation…  from our deepest sorrows to our greatest triumphs.  

This ring from the late 1800’s offers much of the same symbolism.  Made in classic three stone style, the design has one stone for the past, one for the present and one for the future.  The power of three is universal.  It’s the holy trinity…  Father, Son and Holy Spirit.  In addition, sapphires are believed to represent truth, sincerity and faithfulness.  Rich blue in color, this old cut natural stone weighs approximately 1.60 carats.  It is flanked by a matched pair of Old Mine Cut diamonds.  These two stones have a combined weight of 1.25 carats.  The diamond is the chosen gem of commitment and strength. 

What piece of jewelry could be more perfect for Memorial Day than this late Victorian ring?  Comprised of blue sapphire and white diamonds, this ring stands for truth and commitment… the very same promises made by our flag and guaranteed by those who gave the ultimate sacrifice.  

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

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