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Jewel of the Month: Chicken on Nest Necklace

March 30, 2010 by WendyB

I’m jumping the gun on April’s Jewel of the Month because Easter is coming and I’ve got the perfect Easter gift for you. Forget about baskets stuffed with delicious Jelly Belly jelly beans, scrumptious Cadbury Eggs and indestructible Peeps. My petite, sterling silver Chicken on Nest necklace is much cuter and less caloric.  This is the same chicken that is in my bigger, more complex “hen in the egg” piece. The new necklace is $150. If you’re in the U.S. and order now, you can have it in time for Easter. (International orders will take longer.)

I don’t do many mechanical pieces in silver, so this is a rare opportunity. Here are two pictures of the necklace. Seriously, y’all, this is ONE necklace shown two ways. I often show two photos of a single mechanical piece — a locket, for example — both open and closed and people say, “Nice necklaces!” plural.

Here is the chicken closed.

Chicken on Nest necklace, closed.

If you pull down gently on the chicken’s nest, you can peek in and see her three 18K-gold-plated eggs. This is where you say, “Awwwwww!”

Chicken on Nest necklace, open.

Like the Teeny Genie, this is a itty-bitty piece. The chicken is smaller than a dime — less than 1/2 inch tall. The standard chain is 16 inches, but you can request a different length. Let me know at wbjewelry at hotmail dot com.

You don’t have to observe Easter to wear an adorable chicken necklace. It can be your “I eat chicken soup with Matzoh balls on Passover” or “I am not religious but have a high regard for barnyard fowl” necklace.

Or you can buy it to cheer me up. While gorgeous blogger Jennine was staying with me during New York Fashion Week in February, I told her about my greatest ambition: to create a Peep diorama for the Washington Post’s annual contest. Originally, I planned to enlist her help. Then we got busy with other things. After she left, I planned to do it on my own. I even bought my Peeps, but I have a little procrastination problem and the March 11 deadline was soooo far away. Then on March 2, I realized that the ad I’d torn out of the paper said the deadline was March 1. Dang! Not only did I miss an opportunity to share my Peep genius with the world — I need glasses too! I’m not the only one who had a Peep-trastrophe this year, but that’s small consolation. Next year Peep artists everywhere better brace for WendyB!

My point is that whether you’re celebrating a holiday, have a passion for poultry or want to contribute to next year’s Peep fund, you should buy a Chicken on Nest necklace. Click here!

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  1. Meg says

    March 30, 2010 at 1:45 am

    I love the little eggs inside. So cute!

  2. Susan says

    March 30, 2010 at 2:43 am

    Awwwwww! There, I was the first to say it.. what a sweet idea.

  3. sharon rose says

    March 30, 2010 at 2:43 am

    Hi there-a totally adorable and cute piece, it really is fabulous value for money!!

  4. kim yamaguchi says

    March 30, 2010 at 3:37 am

    Seriously adorable!!

  5. Make Do Style says

    March 30, 2010 at 3:47 am

    Ah! I’m dedicated to my Little Woolf which by the way was an accomplish on my rugby weekend and of course is my dissertation assistant, but I must upgrade to an Isabella Wolf fang!

  6. Miss Peelpants says

    March 30, 2010 at 7:29 am

    Awwwwwwwwww

    Yes, it does rather incite that kind of reaction. Fabulous!

  7. fashion tidbits says

    March 30, 2010 at 7:47 am

    totally cute!!!

  8. Maddy says

    March 30, 2010 at 9:35 am

    AWWWW!!!! Very cute! I am saving up for a Wendy Brandes original soon 🙂

  9. Kristin says

    March 30, 2010 at 9:37 am

    It would make a perfect Mother’s Day Gift too!

  10. deja pseu says

    March 30, 2010 at 9:48 am

    Very cute! You always have a little surprise in your pieces, which is what makes them so special.

    PEEPS! I love the Peep Dioramas!!

  11. Sally says

    March 30, 2010 at 11:02 am

    I cannot bear the cuteness! And wow, the Post’s Peep contest is a scream.

  12. shauna says

    March 30, 2010 at 11:28 am

    I love your jewelry so much! I wish I had the budget to start a collection. You are so clever.

  13. Susan says

    March 30, 2010 at 12:39 pm

    how cute 🙂
    xoxo

  14. K-Line says

    March 30, 2010 at 12:44 pm

    The eggs throw me over the edge. I love the mechanical features you do, Wendy. You are a tech girrrrl.

  15. Iheartfashion says

    March 30, 2010 at 1:32 pm

    I have to enter the Peeps diorama next year! It’s brilliant. Maybe we can collaborate?

  16. Miss Janey says

    March 30, 2010 at 2:01 pm

    Aaaw is right. Miss J adores WendyB’s mechanical necklaces.

  17. lisa says

    March 30, 2010 at 2:04 pm

    So adorable! So very Wendy! And holy crap, the price! $150 is A STEAL.

  18. La Belette Rouge says

    March 30, 2010 at 2:06 pm

    You, my friend, create jewelry that deals with the big philosophical issues( I LOVE that about you). Never before have I seen jewelry that answers the question: “What comes first, the chicken or the egg?” It seems the answer is both. LOVE it!!! You are a genius.

  19. Sabine says

    March 30, 2010 at 3:52 pm

    Awwwwwww… Indeed, it’s lovely.

  20. cdp says

    March 30, 2010 at 4:08 pm

    This might possibly be my favorite ever Wendy B piece.

  21. ramona says

    March 30, 2010 at 4:14 pm

    Interesting necklace!

  22. Marta from With Love... says

    March 30, 2010 at 4:19 pm

    That is so awesome.. the entire concept and the design! So cute!

  23. stacy says

    March 30, 2010 at 4:39 pm

    Barnyard fowl necklace… funny! It’s so adorable, I love this piece. People should buy these as gifts right now — perfect timing.

    By the way, I almost bought you some PEEPS @ Duane Reade today!

    anti-spam word = designer 🙂

  24. Tina says

    March 30, 2010 at 5:15 pm

    You HAVE to do the Peep diorama next year! Start your planning now!!

  25. issa says

    March 30, 2010 at 5:25 pm

    omg ridiculously cute!!

  26. enc says

    March 30, 2010 at 7:23 pm

    I sent you a bevy of e-mails asking for a chicken necklace; check all your accounts!

    I love the idea of this Peeps diorama. How can I help you (next year)?

  27. Andrea says

    March 30, 2010 at 8:15 pm

    Wow..i love it!

    It´s so cute :))

  28. FASHION SNAG says

    March 30, 2010 at 8:41 pm

    Love your chicken necklace! Thanks for stopping by my blog =) xo

  29. districtofchic says

    March 30, 2010 at 9:46 pm

    You always have such clever designs. The nest underneath is a really cool touch.

  30. DaShannon says

    March 30, 2010 at 10:18 pm

    oh.my.goodness.sakes! this is adorable and clever and ultraspringwelcoming~

  31. fashionherald says

    March 30, 2010 at 11:09 pm

    Man, I forgot about the annual Peeps contest! Always reminds me of a friend who would only eat her peeps stale – they had to be sitting out for a couple days, but a week was best.

  32. Alicia says

    March 30, 2010 at 11:27 pm

    WendyB…you HAVE to do a Peep diorama. I would, but I live too far away to enter. You must be my “by proxy.”

    And oddly enough, dudeguy has been reading to me from Lucian’s True History and there is a portion that talks about “salad fowl.” I think the necklace could somehow celebrate that even though this hen doesn’t have lettuce for wings.

  33. janettaylor says

    March 31, 2010 at 12:16 am

    So adorable!

  34. Lynette says

    March 31, 2010 at 12:42 am

    Your talent knows no bounds, WendyB. That’s the truth!

  35. the Six Six Sick Girls says

    March 31, 2010 at 1:04 am

    Seriously, another work Wendy Brandes genius. Every time I see one of your mechanical pieces, all I can do is gape and wonder, “how does she do it?!?!” You are putting the rest of us jewelry designers to shame!

    xx
    Tiffany

  36. Style Eyes says

    March 31, 2010 at 1:29 am

    Very cute, love the teeny weeny eggs.

  37. Annie Spandex says

    March 31, 2010 at 4:20 am

    A Peep diorama?!! I’m intrigued!

  38. apparellel says

    March 31, 2010 at 5:29 am

    i definitely had the awww…. moment. that is the cutest necklace i think that i have ever seen, lovely talented wendyb. mwah.

    xxx
    t

  39. kelly says

    March 31, 2010 at 5:49 am

    Oh goodness, those eggs are so precious! i need them in my life stat!

    http://www.camboncambon.blogspot.com

  40. Lexie says

    March 31, 2010 at 9:27 am

    what an amazing deal for such craftmanship! stop tempting me! i’m a poor college gal!

  41. AsianCajuns (Lar) says

    March 31, 2010 at 10:44 am

    Awwwwww! you are so right- that is the sound I made when I saw the second photo (of the one necklace ;). I love it and it’s such a great, price. I need to send some major hints towards the bf. Love it!

  42. Arushi Khosla says

    March 31, 2010 at 11:11 am

    Um hi, come stay in my closet forever. Kthxbai.

    Alsoalsoalso- How are your anti-spam words always giggle inducing?

  43. marian says

    March 31, 2010 at 12:14 pm

    the chicken on the nest piece is so creative!

    Wendy honey in ref to the lurex silver leggings try ebay! below is the link to a great silver lurex pair. It is weird as most places on the high street have all the shiny metallic liquid look ones as opposed to lurex

    Just found these great lurex pairs on ebay

    http://cgi.ebay.com/Shiny-Silver-Black-Stretch-Metallic-Lurex-Leggings-S-M_W0QQitemZ110501764988QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_CSA_WC_Pants?hash=item19ba6b1f7c

    http://cgi.ebay.com/HOT-TOPIC-LUREX-SILVER-BLACK-STRIPED-LEGGINGS-S_W0QQitemZ220517415578QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_CSA_WC_Pants?hash=item3357dcba9a

    Creatures of Comfort do a great pair but its like a hundred dollars

    http://shop.creaturesofcomfort.us/zucca-glitter-leggings-silver.aspx

    Hot Topic do a metallic faux fish scale print crop pair for 16 dollars

    http://www.hottopic.com/hottopic/Accessories/Hosiery/TightsLeggings/Lip-Service-Silver-Black-Metallic-Leggings-170828.jsp

    a few seasons ago Topshop had a great pair for cheap. You also try random no name shops in NY, sometimes i find the cheapest great legwear in shops like that.

    let me know how you get on honey!
    xxx
    marian.

  44. drollgirl says

    March 31, 2010 at 1:34 pm

    well isn’t this little chickie cute!

    and i want to see that peeps diorama. maybe next year? i am a YUGE procrastinator. but lets not dwell on such thoughts! 🙂

  45. dreamsequins says

    March 31, 2010 at 2:17 pm

    AMAZING, Wendy. I love the details that you put into even your smallest, most delicate pieces. Your teeny genie is my lucky charm these days.

  46. Natalie says

    April 1, 2010 at 12:59 pm

    Gosh, you are just so clever! Every time I open your blog I get all covetous of the rings pictured at the top. I am dropping hints to my husband…

  47. Olga says

    April 12, 2010 at 7:08 pm

    OMG! When the poor hacked Fashionably Cute returns, this will definitely be covered there!

  48. Sara says

    June 28, 2010 at 2:51 pm

    brilliant little piece. The eggs are to die for!! I’ve come across some good beads on http://www.personaworld.com . I feel like beads and pendants often go hand in hand. check them out when you get the chance.

    xx Sara

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