Joden Girl
Baubles, Bling and Quality Things
This vintage vixen promises to be your go-to statement piece. Offering premium shine and ageless appeal, this dogwood brooch is the epitome of sophisticated elegance. The warmth of 14-karat yellow gold has been expertly sculpted and contoured into the four petals of the blossom. Taking the shape of a Kousa (Cornus Kousa) dogwood, the bracts or petals do not have the characteristic notch that many associate with the flowering tree.
Nestled at the apex of the four non-notched petals is a burst of tiny stem-like structures. Many (including me) mistakenly believe that the bracts are the flower, however, the tiny stems are the actual dogwood flowers. There are between twenty-five and thirty of them in each center cluster. True to form, our brooch has twenty-nine.
The craftsmanship of this mid-size piece is superb; it was no surprise to discover the hallmark carefully etched onto the top of the pin stem. Next to the “14KT” is a crisp moniker… “Tiffany & Co.” For nearly two centuries, this is the name that has been synonymous with style, quality and timeless appeal. Dogwood flowers have long symbolized rebirth, purity and resilience. There could not be a more perfect pairing than this iconic designer with this most emblematic blossom. Priced at just $1,900.00 – make this statement piece yours today.
“You can go to a museum and look, or come to us and touch.”
Written by Carrie Martin
Photos by Dana Jerpe