Joden Girl
Baubles, Bling and Curious Things
For what seems like an eternity, we have been hoping and encouraging the return of the brooch. There’s even a slogan for the cause – “Bring back the brooch!” Quite honestly, we have converted many more pins and brooches than we have sold over the past few years. But this year, it might finally be happening. Brooches are on every runway… and not just on collars and lapels. They’re pinned to cuffs, waistbands, shoulders, hats, bags and shoes. Brooches are clustered in groups, paired ribbons, chains and bows. From necklines to hemlines… the brooch is definitely back!
I have been head over heels for this darling brooch since the first moment I saw it. Cleverly sculpted from a singular piece of peachy-pink coral, this bamboo stem is bursting with color and personality. Showcasing the carving skills of the maker, this stalk of bamboo is incredibly well made and true to life. I love the leaves bursting from the top.
Giving the piece structure and form is an 18-karat yellow gold frame that is expertly fitted to the back of the brooch. Bearing the marks of fine Italian jewelry, this brooch also boasts a hinged pin with two stems. This is a feature of high-end brooches; it serves to anchor the piece and keep it in place. A pair of gold bands extend from the frame and wrap around the stalk of the coral bamboo, providing the perfect perch for a charming little bird. With an upturned beak and curled tail-feathers, this multi-textured birdie adds a touch of whimsy to the brooch.
Held between two fingers, you can see the physical size of the brooch. Measuring just shy of two inches from top to bottom, it’s ideally sized. Though I am enchanted by this charming fellow, opinions at the store have varied. They range from utter adoration to complete indifference. Moderately priced at $2,100.00 – I can’t wait to hear what you think. Is our little friend a keeper? Or should he fly south for the winter? Is he hot? Or not?
“You can go to a museum and look, or come to us and touch.”
Written by Carrie Martin
Photography by Dana Jerpe
