Joden Girl
Baubles, Bling, and A Collector’s Things
The idea of the Christmas tree began in Germany – a tradition that they brought to the United States in 1820. It wasn’t fully accepted until 1846 when Queen Victoria and Prince Albert were pictured with their children around a Christmas Tree in the Illustrated London News. Beloved by her British subjects as well as Americans, Queen Elizabeth’s actions were adopted around the world. And so… the Christmas Tree was born.
As one of the most popular symbols of the holiday season, Christmas trees are seemingly everywhere. There are tree-shaped decorations, cards, cakes, candies, and even jewelry. When Dana was snapping photos of this week’s piece, I was suddenly struck by it’s shape…
Intentional or not, there’s no doubt that this Art Deco pendant looks very much like a Christmas tree. The triangular shape bells out at the bottom. Narrow wires angle across and back, creating unique patterns. Seven round diamonds decorate the filigree and take the shape of ornaments. Arching across the bottom of the tree is a band of five synthetic sapphires that look very much like tinsel garland. A singular synthetic blue sapphire is offset at the tip of the triangle, mimicking the iconic star that crowns the Christmas tree. Two additional diamonds dangle from the base of the tree, forming the trunk.
Combined, the nine diamonds offer .35 carat of sparkle. Although there are no actual bulbs on this tree, it twinkles more than any holiday lights I have ever seen. Made around 1925, this enchanting pendant is oh-so-Deco. Suspended from a 16-inch link chain, this is the perfect accessory for the Christmas season. It pairs equally well with jeans or a cocktail dress. Available in our 144 S. Broad Street showroom, make it yours for just $2,250.00.
“You can go to a museum and look, or come to us and touch.”
Written by Carrie Martin
Photos by Dana Jerpe
