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Signature Series – Volume 26

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Baubles, Bling and Quality Things

The tradition of gifting bouquets of flowers dates back thousands of years. The ancient societies of the Greeks, Romans and Egyptians used flowers to help tell a story, as decorations in ceremonies and also to show love and affection.  These traditions have remained.  In fact, they’ve been adopted all around the world.

Victorians even went so far as to use flowers to convey discreet messages. Some thoughts and feelings were sent simply by the color of the blossom… red for passion and love, pink for grace and innocence, yellow for friendship and white for purity.  More definitive feelings were emoted by specific buds… daffodils for unrequited love, violets for faithfulness, honeysuckle for devoted affection, and even basil for hatred.

One thing that all of those blossoms have in common is that in due time, they wither and eventually die. There is not a single botanical bud that can live forever. Perhaps that’s why many artisans have created breathtaking pieces of jewelry that showcase flowers.

This recent acquisition by the iconic Tiffany & Co. is one of the loveliest I have ever seen.  Made from a beautiful combination of 18-karat yellow gold and platinum, this bouquet brings together three of the same flower.  Devoid of leaves, it’s a simple trio of bursting blooms and sleek stems.  Each flower is a round cluster of twenty-eight volute-shaped petals.  Nestled deep with the center of the blossom is a singular round brilliant diamond surrounded by six sapphires.  Combined, the three diamonds offer .12 carat of shimmering sparkle while the eighteen sapphires have a total weight of .90 carat.  Small  in size, this beauty can be worn with anything.  Pair it with your favorite jeans, clasp it onto a silken scarf, or even clip it to a cable-knit beanie. There are as many options as there are flowers in a field.

If you’ve always wanted to give a bouquet of flowers that would last forever, what better way than with this charming brooch. Classically casual and stylishly chic, it’s priced at a bit more than a dozen roses… you can pin these flowers to your lapel for just $1,680.00. Make it yours by visiting our website or stopping by our 144 South Broad Street showroom.

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

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

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Signature Series – Volume 17

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Baubles, Bling and Quality Things

The recent craze for yellow gold jewelry has coincided with a surge in the popularity of Mid Century Modern pieces.  For those who aren’t familiar with the Mid Century period, it’s name does give a fabulous clue.  It was the post WWII era, spanning two decades… the 1950’s and 1960’s.  Some experts argue that the Mid Century period also encompassed the 1970’s.  

The rich, warm tone of yellow gold remained in style, but gained modern elements of twists, turns and texture.  Jewelry was bold, eclectic and fun.  Satin finishes, fringe, bright colored stones and clusters of diamonds added an air of adventure and a hint of prosperity to these already luxurious accessories.  Iconic giants like Cartier and Tiffany brought whimsical designs to the forefront with a broad range of animal brooches.  These lighthearted motifs included creatures of the land and sea.

One of the most sought after brooches from the 1960’s is the sea urchin.  Made by Tiffany & Co., these spiky skinned sea stars were crafted in various sizes with the largest one measuring 1.5 inches across.  Recently, we were lucky enough to snag one of this ocean beauties for our estate department.  Symmetrical and dome-shaped, sea urchins are found on the floor of every ocean.  Their spiney appendages can help them propel from one area to another.  

Constructed entirely of 18-karat yellow gold, our urchin is the large size and is quite weighty.  In fact, a double-pronged hinged pin stem is utilized to help support it when worn.  The top spiked portion of the urchin features a matte, satiny finish while the high-polished back shines.  

Our urchin is embellished with a singular small flower.  A round brilliant diamond that weighs approximately .15 carat marks the center while six crimson red rubies surround it.  These bright gems have a total weight of .40 carat.  Tiffany & Co. made this brooch with a variety of flowers…  all diamond, turquoise, emerald, sapphire, and of course, ruby.  Figural brooches have never gone out of style and are some of our most requested items.  Sure to be a fast favorite, this hypnotic sea star is available now for $5,200.00.  Stop by to see it in person and peruse our additional sea urchin jewelry (peep the ring and charm hiding in the back of these photos!).  

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

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

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Signature Series – Volume 13

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Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling and Quality Things

Some of the most coveted pieces of estate jewelry are branded jewels.  In fact, we know several companies that deal exclusively with signed goods – for good reason.  There is no doubt that there are some incredible deals out there.  If you’re a savvy shopper and do your research, you can nab yourself a truly special piece of fine jewelry at a fraction of the original price.  At Joden, we love sharing these incredible buys with you!

Tiffany & Co. is one of the most iconic and sought after names in the second hand market.  Not only are they one of the most popular brands, Tiffany is also one of the most prolific makers of jewelry.  Selling more than $4 billion dollars of jewelry each year, this exemplary manufacturer has produced A LOT of bling.

Although the modern pieces from the current collections have their own charm and certainly a cult-like following, it’s the vintage gems that really speak to me.  My most recent obsession is with all things Mid Century Modern.  I’m crazy about the style and spirit of that era.

This bracelet is a perfect example.  Made from 14-karat yellow gold, this 1950’s bit of wrist candy is delightfully whimsical.  Measuring a generous 7.5 inches, it showcases a floral pattern.  Spanning the center section are three identical flowers, each one is comprised of square-cut garnets.  Nestled between them are two smaller links that also highlight those same square garnets.  Combined, these crimson beauties offer approximately 5.00 carats of sparkle.  

It’s the color of those garnets that really gets me…  these gems aren’t brown, or even brownish-red.  Vivacious and lively, these garnets are bright red.  Google tells me that this color is indicative of Pyrope garnet.  Whatever the name – the color is spectacular and best appreciated in person.

Creating the length of the bracelet are a series of gold leaf-like links.  There are ten of these stylized chevrons (like little puffy hearts) on each side, culminating with a spring ring clasp.  The iconic Tiffany signature is artfully fitted onto the back of one link.  I searched the internet for a matching bracelet.  As hard as I tried, I could not locate an exact match.  I found a similar Tiffany piece that was previously listed on 1st Dibbs for $4,130.00.  Our bracelet sold for just $2,850.00!  This incredible piece was out the door before we had an opportunity to post the blog!  Just a quick reminder that pieces do sell quickly – don’t sleep on something you really love.  ♥

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

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

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