Joden Girl
Baubles, Bling, and Edwardian Things
Ever feel like you should have been born in another decade? Even another century? The romance of the Edwardian era (1901-1910) has always held a certain appeal for me. This period is often thought to be nothing but an endless stream of leisurely summer picnics – a golden time to enjoy the achievements of the Victorian period.
In 1898, Charles Dana Gibson published the above sketch in Life Magazine. It struck a chord with men and women alike, and she became known as The Gibson Girl – America’s first pin-up girl. With her tiny waistline, stylish dress, and softly piled locks, every woman wanted to be her.
This fetching new hairstyle rendered earrings unnecessary due to the hair draping over the ears. Instead, women began using decorative hair pins and accessories to keep this elaborate style in place. Unique pieces of jewelry were created to wear in the hair, like these ones:
Imagine commissioning a pair of gold, platinum, and rose cut diamond hair pins or perhaps a wonderful Persian turquoise and pearl peacock from your jeweler? Until time travel becomes a reality, soothe yourself with a visit to our showroom where these and many other antique treasures await.
“You can go to a museum and look, or you can come to us and touch.”
Written by Carrie Martin
Photos by Carla Leight
