Joden Girl
Baubles, Bling and Fishy Things
Lately, it seems like earrings are at the top of everyone’s wish list. At Christmastime, we couldn’t keep classic yellow gold hoops in stock; they were flying out the door! Coming in at a close second were diamond hoops, and colored stone studs. No matter the choice… the theme was the same; earrings! Now that the holidays are over and Valentine’s in in the rearview, we have restocked our earrings – these vintage cuties caught my eye.
Whimsical and fun, these little darlings are made entirely of 10-karat yellow gold (a detail that makes them a little more affordable!). Both the wire and the dangling portion of the earrings are decorated with Etruscan beading, a style that dates back hundreds and hundreds of years. The technique involves applying patterns to the surface of a piece of jewelry; the patterns are made from tiny beads of gold (known as granulation) with filigree and coiled wire designs. With origins in the 7th to 3rd centuries, the Etruscan style has been resurrected many times since; perhaps the most notable of the revivals were in the mid to late 1800’s and again in the mid 1900’s.
These charming puffer fish earrings were made in the in the Mid-Century Modern era. Their bright blue eyes are made from four round turquoise gems. I love that their little mouths are open – each one ready to take the perfect selfie! A singular piece of matte-finish gold forms the tail with a cleverly sculpted edge. The spiky look that puffer fish are known for has been achieved using the Etruscan techniques detailed above.
I was surprised by how light these puffer fish are in the ear! They’re comfortable and so fun! I love how much movement they have – they’re full of personality. These cuties are available now for just $650.00, and add a touch of whimsy to your look. Not yet on our site, give us a call to make them yours.
“You can go to a museum and look, or come to us and touch.”
Written by Carrie Martin
Photography by Dana Jerpe
