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
