Vintage engagement ring Archive

Joe’s Special Box – Volume 121

March 8, 2021 by Joden Girl

Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling, and A Collector’s Things

Hello, lover…

This dreamboat just sailed into my day and I am completely smitten. I would not change a single thing (except the size… this beauty won’t even go over my knuckle! Luckily we have the hook-up for that.) Made near the end of the Art Deco era, this ring is platinum from top to bottom and is in exemplary condition.

Four soft scallops arch up to create the prongs that hold the center stone. These bar-shaped claws are unusually positioned at twelve, three, six and nine o’clock. Each inverse arch is expertly set with single-cut diamonds. These small sparklers continue down both sides of the ring; each one nestled within a handcrafted setting featuring milgrain edges. Twenty-four in all, these diamonds have a combined weight of about .30 carat. The overall feel of the design is very botanical.

A transitional European cut, the center diamond measures approximately 1.24 carats. It’s perfectly fitted to the ring or maybe the ring is perfectly fitted to the stone. Either way, the pairing is tough to beat. It’s moderately priced at $6,800.00. We have many Art Deco jewels in the store. In fact, an entire case is devoted to that period – three tiers overflowing with rings, pendants, earrings and bracelets from the 1920’s and 1930’s. But not one of them is quite like this one. Perhaps that’s why this one isn’t in the case. It’s in Joe’s Special Box.

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

Regal Retro

February 19, 2021 by Joden Girl

Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling and Throwback Things

At Joden, we have a lot of jewelry… like staggering, phenomenally large, and sometimes overwhelming quantities of baubles and bling. While that is certainly a bonus, it comes with a drawback or two. With thousands of pieces in our inventory, it’s easy to become immune to the individual beauty of each gem and jewel. Add in nearly twenty years of personal experience in the jewelry field – and you can begin to imagine just how much jewelry I have seen.

Guests at Joden are always mentioning how hard it must be for us to work with so much fabulous and oh-so-tempting jewelry. Do they often wonder if we ever manage to take home a paycheck?!?! The answer to that question is yes, of course… although they might be slightly diminished due to a particularly alluring piece! ♥

With such bounty at our fingertips, Dana and I are constantly on the lookout for the next hot item to share with all of you. Some jewels are ideal for a quick Instagram post while others are more suited to the blog, like this beauty. The first time I saw it, I pulled it out of the bag. After slowly turning it over in my hand, I slid off my own ring stack to slip this on. I was enamored.

Made in the 1940’s, this ring speaks with quiet elegance. Like most things from the Retro period, it features a two-tone style. 14 karat yellow gold with just a whisper of a rosy glow is perfectly complemented by cool platinum trim. The center stone, a .65 carat European cut diamond shimmers within a classic square setting. It’s a real gem… H in color and SI2 in clarity. Four single-cut diamonds are nestled into the shoulders, two on each side of the center. Adding a bit of subtle charm are four delicately engraved leaves. This is not a ring that knocks you over the head but rather sings softly to your heart. It’s timeless.

If you’re looking for an engagement ring that has stood the test of time, look no more. Originally priced at $3,320 – this ring has just been price reduced to $2,380! Call us for additional details on this steal of a deal!

“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 – Volume 91

December 6, 2019December 4, 2019 by Joden Girl

Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling, and A Collector’s Things

This week’s edition of Joe’s Special Box is a true SHOWSTOPPER! A beauty like this comes along once in a lifetime and is too good to miss. Joe described it as one of the finest Art Deco rings we have ever had. Constructed entirely of platinum and completely handmade – take in every single detail.

One fine Old European cut diamond is half-bezel set in the center – weighing .95 carats with a color grade of F-G, and a clarity grade of VVS2-VS1, this gem is dynamite! It glitters from every angle. At the northern and southern tips of the ring are a pair of deep scallops, each one set with three French cut natural blue sapphires. Twenty-six additional mixed cut diamonds are set in the shoulders and shank of the ring. A series of miniature platinum beads add dimension to this vintage beauty. I love the engraved pattern on the edge – a repeating design of four-petaled flowers. Two kite-shaped sapphires set into the top of the ring finish the look to perfection.

This ring has a certificate from the International Gemological Institute of America, appraising it for $12,050.00. We are offering it for just $9,250.00! If you’re looking for a beautifully unique engagement ring, the search is over. Come to Joden Jewelers and take this ring from Joe’s Special Box home today!

“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 Throwback Things

Baubles, Bling, and A Collector’s Things

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