Joden Girl Baubles, Bling and Endless Things Eternity bands… how do you feel about them?  Are you Team Yes (give me ALL the diamonds!) or Team No (keep the diamonds on top, where I can enjoy them)?  Admittedly, there are pros and cons of these endless rings of scintillating sparkle.  Let’s make a list… Pros: Eternity bands are trés romantic!  The diamonds encircle the finger with no beginning and no end.  Endless diamonds = endless love.  If the ring spins around on the hand, no one would ever know!  It looks the same all the way around.   More dia ..read more

Joden Girl Baubles, Bling and Feline Things For centuries, the tiger has been a symbol of courage and strength.  This majestic feline is the largest living cat species.  A muscular and powerful body combines with a large head and paws and a long tail.  The most distinctive characteristic of the tiger is his unique coloring…  black vertical stripes on orange fur.   Just over a hundred years ago, more than 100,000 tigers roamed Asia.  Today, just 5600 remain – they are on the verge of extinction.  The largest wild tiger population is now found in India.&nb ..read more

Joden Girl Baubles, Bling and Quality Things Balloons…  whether filled with air or helium, these colorful floating orbs have been used for a myriad of purposes.  Decoration, entertainment, medical procedures, meteorology and transportation are just a few things that balloons have assisted.  In their simplest form (basic latex), balloons elicit smiles and a feeling of joy.  An entire bag of them can be picked up for about $1 – making balloons a go-to party must for more than a century.   In 2009, Disney Pixar studios premiered a movie called “Up” that would capture ..read more

Joden Girl Baubles, Bling and Quality Things Western folklore and Pop Culture associates the owl with wisdom and knowledge – for good reason.  Found on six of the seven continents (all except Antarctica), with more than 250 different species, the owl has a keen intellect that fuels their strategic approach to hunting.  The elf owl is the smallest, measuring just 5-6 inches and weighing a mere 1.5 ounces.  The North American owl is the largest in stature and can grow to be thirty-two inches tall!  No matter their size, the one thing that all owls have in common are their sup ..read more

Joden Girl Baubles, Bling, and A Collector’s Things The 1850’s were part of the post-Romantic era.  A range of cultural endeavors and attitudes emerged in the late 19th century.  Musicians began to play concerts for the general public, not just wealthy patrons.  This decade saw the birth of many literary masterpieces including “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” by Harriet Beecher Stowe, “Leaves of Grass” by Walt Whitman and “Moby Dick” by Herman Melville.  Charles Dickens penned “David Copperfield” and Charles Darwin wrote “The Origin of the Species”.   Most people lived on and ..read more

Joden Girl Baubles, Bling and Astrological Things Astrology is defined as “the study of the movements and relative positions of celestial bodies interpreted as having an influence on human affairs and the natural world.” In simpler terms, astrology is the study of the movements of the planets, sun, moon and stars in the belief that these movements can have an influence on people’s lives.  The earliest evidence of astrology dates back to the third millennium BC… that’s more than 5000 years ago.   Psychology proposes that astrology is a coping mechanism; helping us to make sense o ..read more

Joden Girl Baubles, Bling and the Latest Things On a scale of my most to least favorite types of jewelry, bracelets come in near or at the bottom.  I like to look at them, and I want to wear them – but somehow, they end up laying in a puddle on my desk before I’ve finished my first cup of tea.   I used to think it was because I have a small wrist.  I wear a six-inch bracelet as opposed to the standard seven-inch length.  But, with an in-house bench jeweler – I could easily have a bracelet adjusted to fit.  I also discovered that there are a lot of custom-sized (bo ..read more

Joden Girl Baubles and Bling with Unbelievable Pricing For the last few weeks we have been revisiting some of our favorite pieces with new and updated pricing leading up to the holiday season.  This is the very last “sale” item of 2023.  Due to mixed reviews of this particular jewel, I feel compelled to combine this final edition of the “Pick of the Week” with “Hot or Not”.  “Hot or Not” is super fun!  I share a piece that is a bit unusual, weird, outrageous, bizarre, out-of-style…  dare I say “ugly”?  Just like every other blog piece, I break it down, analyzing e ..read more

Joden Girl Baubles and Bling with Unbelievable Pricing One of the most advantageous aspects of estate jewelry is the ability to purchase a desirable designer piece at a price that makes sense.  For more than fifty years, Joden Jewelers has worked tirelessly to curate a collection of antique and estate jewelry that is not only beautiful but also great value.  Quite often, we are able to acquire true couture jewels from iconic designers like Cartier, Tiffany, Van Cleef, and Raymond Yard.  We truly love bringing our customers the best of the best at an affordable price. This reve ..read more

Joden Girl Baubles and Bling with Unbelievable Pricing If I had not gotten a diamond engagement ring, my next choice would definitely have been a sapphire.  There are so many reasons to choose this precious stone… Sapphire is readily available in a kaleidoscope of dazzling colors…  from the deepest blue to the palest pink, there is delightfully delicious hue for everyone.   With so many colors, shapes, sizes and qualities in the market – from reasonably priced to extravagantly luxurious, there’s a perfect fit for every budget. As a part of the corundum family, sapphire is ..read more