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The Revenge of the Nut

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Here is my new acorn necklace.


Here’s what makes it special.

Acorn and Squirrel Necklace
© Wendy Brandes 2007-2008
Photos by Squaremoose

This piece was inspired by antique mourning jewelry, in which the hair of a deceased loved one was woven into bracelets or earrings or kept under glass in brooches and lockets. Hairwork is strongly associated the Victorian era because

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  1. stop it!!! this is too much, I love it! You need some Australian press, pronto! Get down here and start hocking your wears.

  2. this is so lovely and clever. human hair, hmm. going to have to speak w/husband’s barber.

  4. The Acorn necklace is so creative, how can you not love it? I want it really bad:P

  6. That is without a doubt my favorite piece. I must have it. It is close to a weasel as you have come. Lllllove it!

  7. that acorn necklace is blowing my mind. i think i’m going to have to save up for it. i’ve been looking for a good acorn charm (that sounds weird, i know) but what i’ve seen out there (mostly at the young designer’s market on mulberry and brooklyn flea) has been blah and not very creative.

  12. Cute but still sophisticated. Miss Wendy, you’ve done it again. Now when do you roll out the sterling silver line for us common folks?

  13. Do I predict a bestseller? That acorn neclace is wonderful. If I had the money, I’d totally shell out for it.

  16. SO CUTE! love the hidden surprise ms. wendy! :]

    mind if i write about this in my blog?

  17. I love the first necklace. I love the way it's designed. Love what's inside the acorn! Do you own it? It's fabulous 🙂