Joden Girl
Baubles, Bling and Quality Things
The tradition of gifting bouquets of flowers dates back thousands of years. The ancient societies of the Greeks, Romans and Egyptians used flowers to help tell a story, as decorations in ceremonies and also to show love and affection. These traditions have remained. In fact, they’ve been adopted all around the world.
Victorians even went so far as to use flowers to convey discreet messages. Some thoughts and feelings were sent simply by the color of the blossom… red for passion and love, pink for grace and innocence, yellow for friendship and white for purity. More definitive feelings were emoted by specific buds… daffodils for unrequited love, violets for faithfulness, honeysuckle for devoted affection, and even basil for hatred.
One thing that all of those blossoms have in common is that in due time, they wither and eventually die. There is not a single botanical bud that can live forever. Perhaps that’s why many artisans have created breathtaking pieces of jewelry that showcase flowers.
This recent acquisition by the iconic Tiffany & Co. is one of the loveliest I have ever seen. Made from a beautiful combination of 18-karat yellow gold and platinum, this bouquet brings together three of the same flower. Devoid of leaves, it’s a simple trio of bursting blooms and sleek stems. Each flower is a round cluster of twenty-eight volute-shaped petals. Nestled deep with the center of the blossom is a singular round brilliant diamond surrounded by six sapphires. Combined, the three diamonds offer .12 carat of shimmering sparkle while the eighteen sapphires have a total weight of .90 carat. Small in size, this beauty can be worn with anything. Pair it with your favorite jeans, clasp it onto a silken scarf, or even clip it to a cable-knit beanie. There are as many options as there are flowers in a field.
If you’ve always wanted to give a bouquet of flowers that would last forever, what better way than with this charming brooch. Classically casual and stylishly chic, it’s priced at a bit more than a dozen roses… you can pin these flowers to your lapel for just $1,680.00. Make it yours by visiting our website or stopping by our 144 South Broad Street showroom.
“You can go to a museum and look, or come to us and touch.”
Written by Carrie Martin
Photos by Dana Jerpe
