Joden Girl
Baubles, Bling, and A Collector’s Things
I’m creative… a maker, an author, a baker. I need to create – whether it’s sewing, painting, writing, or cooking, it feeds my soul. It’s my love language. During the holidays, I challenge myself to give as many handmade gifts as I can. My latest passion is upcycling – breathing new life into something that is worn or no longer viable in it’s current state. At home, I am sewing hoodies from vintage quilts (I only sacrifice the quilts that are tattered and holey). At work, we have an entire case dedicated to conversion jewelry.
Many of the pieces in the case were handcrafted on the premises; although there are a few pieces that came to us already upcycled. Conversion jewelry has become more popular in the past few years, but it’s not a new idea. Jewelers have been reinventing jewelry and materials for centuries. This dainty brooch is a perfect example. From the front, it appears to be a bar pin. But when viewed from the backside, it’s still a bar pin – but one with three distinct segments.
Made from 18-karat white gold, each small square is cut in half diagonally. One half has a polished triangle of black onyx while the other half showcases a fan of engraved lines. One bezel set round diamond sits atop each onyx wedge. These three diamonds have a combined weight of approximately .25 carat. Measuring little more than an inch, this brooch is weighty and speaks of quality. The three links were most likely once part of a bracelet. They were removed to adjust the length, then made into this utterly adorable brooch. Moderately priced at $1,575.00 – this little pin is available on our site. For those of you who haven’t caught the brooch bug, it could easily be upcycled again into a pendant and earrings! Hop on over and check it out for yourself.
“You can go to a museum and look, or come to us and touch.”
Written by Carrie Martin
Photos by Dana Jerpe
