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Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling and A Collector’s Things

Some words just sound luxurious… expensive even. Extravagance drips from each syllable. Practically screaming sumptuous grandeur is one of my personal favorites… chandelier. This French term shimmers with lavish opulence. Though originally coined to describe an elaborate candelabra that is suspended from the ceiling, the word chandelier was later used to define a particularly grandiose style of earrings. Simply put, chandelier earrings are characterized by several drops hanging from a singular central point.

Recently acquired, these upscale earrings were created by Santa Fe goldsmith, Luna Felix (peep the signature on the back). She specializes in the ancient art of granulation, an incredibly precise process in which tiny beads of gold are used to create intricate designs. Luna Felix works exclusively in high karat gold; these modern beauties were crafted from a stunning combination of 18 and 22-karat yellow gold. Measuring more than 3.5 inches from top to bottom, these are the very definition of statement earrings.

Reminiscent of banana bunches growing on a tree, these sumptuous chandeliers showcase more than thirty curled leaves in a gloriously three-dimensional array. Dangling throughout the entire bottom half of the earrings are sixty-two cultured pearls. Measuring anywhere from one to nine millimeters, these gems of the sea are well-matched, softening the vibe of the earrings.

Substantial in both look and feel, these earrings are not for the faint of heart. These are not earrings that you’ll put on and forget you’re wearing them. The sheer weight pulls the earlobe down while the pearls brush against the neck. Weighing 44.6 pennyweight (more than two ounces), Luna Felix designed these showstoppers for true jewelry lovers. Bringing new meaning to the phrase “beauty is pain”, these chandelier earrings are priced at $5,750.00 and are the latest edition to our estate department. Add a touch of luxury to your life today.

“You can go to a museum and look, or come to us and touch.”

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling and the Latest Things

While everyone is busy complaining about the heatwave we’ve been experiencing this summer, I’m over here relishing in the knowledge that scrumptious tomatoes will be ripening to perfection under the warmth of the July sun. Tomorrow is my day off – amidst endless loads of laundry, cleaning and countless other tasks – I will definitely stop by my favorite farm stand. It’s not a big market, just a small stand-alone shack laden with in-season local goodness. The friendly woman inside is ready to answer questions and make recommendations on the best produce that day. There might be cantaloupe, pickling cucumbers, or green peppers.

A massive pile of early sweet corn will fill half the stand, But the main reason I go is for the tomatoes. These delectable fruits are still warm from the sun. They’re unwashed, some with nutrient dense soil still clinging to the bright red skin. This lovely lady will have pint-sized green cardboard crates filled with cherry tomatoes and oblong boxes with wire handles overflowing with perfect sandwich tomatoes. After I make my selections, she will carefully place my purchases in a brown paper bag before she gives me a total. She doesn’t take credit cards, it’s cash only. After tucking my treasures behind the seat, on the way home, my car will be filled with the musky unique smell of tomatoes fresh from the vine.

These lovely earrings remind me of garden ripe tomatoes. Made from rich, buttery 22-karat gold wire, these handmade beauties evoke feeling of summer. Light and airy, each one depicts a four-petaled flower that dangles whimsically from a curved wire. The shapely petals curl around the center where a tiny ring of gold beads surround a bezel-set gemstone. Nestled within each bezel is a vibrant green tourmaline. The color is deeply saturated, much like the dark hue of mid-summer tomato leaves.

They’re absolutely perfect on the ear. Pair them with your favorite overalls for early-morning gardening – those tomatoes won’t wait! Or accessorize a wide-brimmed hat and cotton dress… the most perfect outfit for an afternoon at the local farmer’s market. You will reach for these earrings time and again – they will become your go-to choice! Priced at $875.00, they’re available in our showroom. Call to claim!

“You can go to a museum and look, or come to us and touch.”

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

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