Joden Girl
Baubles, Bling and the Latest Things
All trends are cyclical… if it was popular once, it will be again. This is especially true in jewelry. Our collections spans two centuries and six time periods.
- Georgian: 1714-1830
- Victorian: 1837-1900
- Art Nouveau: 1890-1910
- Edwardian: 1901-1910
- Art Deco: 1915-1935
- Retro: 1935-1949
Every one of these celebrated and highly influential eras featured brooches. They were core pieces in the 18th and 19th centuries; not purely decorative, brooches were also essential elements for every lady and gentleman. Before zippers and plastic buttons, there were stick pins, sash pins, lapel pins and brooches. Depending on your station in life, these adornments were crafted from gold, silver, or pinchbeck. As clothing was modernized, brooches became ornamental embellishment. No longer restricted by the constraints of the modiste, artisans were free to let their imaginations run wild. Iconic works from Lalique, Cartier, Giuliano were highly sought after. Trends shifted in the late 1970’s. Brooches were considered matronly by younger generations; as time went on, business casual became the norm. Almost no one was wearing a suit to the office or even to church on Sunday. All of those wonderful creations were left by the wayside; many were sold or traded away. For the last fifty years, jewelers worldwide have been promising that brooches are coming back. The battle cry “Bring Back the Brooch!” has finally taken root.
Figural pieces have always long been favored – with animals of every kind taking the lead. This realistic cephalopod caught my eye instantly. Incredibly clever, this creature is nothing if not adaptable… our eight-legged friends can change color, texture and shape. They are able to navigate the smallest of spaces and are known multi-taskers. Octopuses also have the ability to regenerate a lost limb! As if that wasn’t enough, these mysterious, elusive souls build small underwater communities. Playfully dubbed “Octopolis” and “Octlantis” a couple of these amazing structures are off the coast of Australia.
This beauty is made from 18-karat yellow gold. Her skin is textured, offering a unique matte finish. Underneath, her tentacles are polished to a shine. The tip of one curls protectively around a small diamond. This little sparkler weighs just .05 carat but adds so much character! Solemn and serene, the crimson shimmer of her eyes was created using a matched pair of cabochon rubies. Measuring 1.5 inches by 1.75 inches, she speaks volumes about transformation, resilience, and grace. Make her yours for just $2,730.00.
“You can go to a museum and look, or come to us and touch.”
Written by Carrie Martin
Photos by Dana Jerpe
