Joden Girl
Baubles, Bling, and The Latest Things
Fantastical. This week’s latest find is spectacularly over the top. An inspiring spray of 18 karat yellow gold and platinum feathers, it reminds me of a phoenix. This mythical bird is the physical representation of resilience. Rumored to live at least 500 years, when the phoenix reaches the end of its life, it makes a nest and sets it on fire. This remarkable creature is completely consumed by the flames. Finally, out of those same flames, a new phoenix is born.
Strikingly beautiful, this pairing offers a bold silhouette. Measuring almost three inches tall, this brooch is quite sizable. The body is comprised of fourteen 18 karat yellow gold textured feathers that are accented with marquise-shaped diamond trim. An additional five feathers create the tail plumage, these constructed of platinum and diamonds.
The earrings complement the design of the brooch, each one presenting a fan of six golden feathers and diamond trim. Between both pieces, there are seventeen marquise diamonds and sixty-four round diamonds with a combined total weight of 3.25 carats.
Shown here, you can see that these are true statement pieces. Made in the 1960’s or 1970’s during the Mid Century Modern period, the craftsmanship is superb. The pair is priced at $6,750.00.
Customers often remark that they have nowhere to wear pieces like this… many joke that these are bit too much for the grocery store. While I agree that I probably wouldn’t pin this brooch to my coat before heading to the supermarket… part of me says “Why not!” Rather than allow your most prized possessions to collect dust in the bottom of your safe or jewelry armoire, wear them – even if it’s only to the living room!
“You can go to a museum and look, or come to us and touch.”
Written by Carrie Martin
Photos by Dna Jerpe
