Joden Girl
Baubles, Bling and Matching Things
There’s so much to love about this week’s featured suite… this tiny trio defines triple threat. Made entirely of 14-karat white gold, this threesome hails from my current favorite time period – the Mid Century Modern era. Even Barbie herself (perhaps the most notable fashion icon of the 1960’s) was known to sport the hottest trends from the tip of her white sunglasses to the heel of her peep-toe black pumps. Throughout the decade, Barbie showcased classic pieces like pearl stud earrings, a crystal beaded necklace, gold hoops and even a lapel pin.
The largest piece of our suite is just that… a dainty lapel pin. Taking the shape of a nine-petaled flower, this small brooch measures just one inch at the widest point. The petals are clustered in groups of three and feature prominent vein patterns. On the back of the brooch is a small oval marked “Scallé”. This hallmark was first used in 1961. The company applied for a trademark with this description… “jewelry for personal wear made of precious metals including pins, brooches, earrings, rings, necklaces, pendants and the like”. This relatively unknown firm continued to make fine accessories until 2003. The same flower that forms the brooch was replicated in three smaller versions to make a pair of earrings and a bypass ring.
Each of the four flowers holds a tiny round diamond in the center – the combined weight of all four stones is .12 carat. This matching suite can be worn together for a cohesive look, or each piece can be worn individually for casual appeal.
We’ve priced it as a set – just $900 for the brooch, earrings and ring! That’s three unique bits of 14-karat gold jewelry featuring genuine diamonds for less than a thousand dollars. Even if you aren’t a pin person, don’t let that stop you from nabbing this sweet suite. In the hands of our experts, the brooch could be easily converted to a pendant or necklace. The possibilities are only as limited as your imagination. Stop by our showroom or give us a call to make this Mid Century trilogy yours today.
“You can go to a museum and look, or come to us and touch.”
Written by Carrie Martin
Photos by Dana Jerpe
