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Jewel of the Month: Virginia Woolf Whistle

December 9, 2009 by WendyB

December’s Jewel of the Month is my most complicated mechanical piece yet: the two-pun Virginia Woolf Whistle.  The whistle pops open to reveal a Little Woolf with tiny diamond eyes. But the mechanical marvel is that the whistle really works. Make a working whistle that opened was a huge challenge because any gap that lets in extra air interferes with the creation of sound. I promise to do a short whistling video soon. Let me catch my breath first because, as I previously said, this piece took over a year of hard work to complete.

The Virginia Woolf Whistle, closed.

The Virginia Woolf Whistle, closed.

The inside of the whistle has been blackened to make the details of the Woolf stand out.

The Virginia Woolf Whistle, open

The Virginia Woolf Whistle, open.

Another view.

Another view. All photos by SquareMoose.

This is a MAY-JAH piece. You can see how big the whistle is in this photo of me from my pop-up shop last month.

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I’m wearing the Woolf Whistle.

What pictures can’t convey is the heft of this necklace. I love asking people to hold out their hands so I can see their shock after I drop the whistle into their palms. The pendant weighs a whopping 1.4 troy ounces of 18K gold. As a bonus, it’s covered with 112 diamonds, totaling 1.13 carats.

Like my previous Jewel of the Month — the Hen in the Egg — the Virginia Woolf Whistle is most appropriate for people who are passionate and knowledgeable about craftsmanship and are collectors of original art, antiquities and historical artifacts, couture clothing and/or other rarities. I’ve only made one so far. I envision making three, maybe: one for a very discerning customer, one for me and one for a museum. The price is available upon request. Serious inquiries only, please. If there’s anything on my website that exceeds your budget, be warned that this surpasses the rest. Virginia Woolf famously said, “A woman must have money and a room of her own if she is to write fiction.” Well, you don’t need a room of your own to have the Virginia Woolf Whistle, but you do need the money.

Don’t worry, Team Jacob Twihards! I have lupine jewelry at all price levels. Stay tuned for a buy-it-now post about those.

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  1. Libby says

    December 10, 2009 at 11:23 am

    Your talent blows my mind.

  2. Noopur says

    December 10, 2009 at 11:54 am

    what a super cool pendant with such intricate details.
    dont have the money to buy it but surely have the eye to appreciate it. truly amazing.

  3. allegra says

    December 10, 2009 at 12:02 pm

    oh wow! so cool!

  4. Danielle says

    December 10, 2009 at 12:45 pm

    You are SO cute!! Love that dress and your necklace is to die for!

  5. Lexie says

    December 10, 2009 at 2:47 pm

    You are so incredibly talented! That whistle is amazing.

  6. Keith says

    December 10, 2009 at 3:25 pm

    That is so beautiful. I love it. Hope you’re having a great week. Cheers!

  7. pretty face says

    December 10, 2009 at 5:17 pm

    I am stunned. I cannot decide which this: is simply a piece of jewellery, or a piece of mechanics, or a piece of art but it is certainly an amazing work of design!

  8. Thumbelina Fashionista says

    December 10, 2009 at 5:40 pm

    When I win the lotto I’ll be sure to give you a whistle about that amazing necklace. I’m fantasizing about using it to frighten the children.

  9. enc says

    December 11, 2009 at 12:00 am

    This piece is your best work ever. I can’t wait to win the Lotto so I can buy one.

  10. Kashaya says

    December 11, 2009 at 10:38 am

    Thanks for your comment!

    Oh that piece looks stunning. Checked out your webshop and everything looks so amazing, I want it all!=)

  11. M says

    December 11, 2009 at 5:11 pm

    It’s so beautiful! you are really talented, I also fancy your poison rings

  12. Nubiasnonsense says

    December 11, 2009 at 11:23 pm

    I love it!! so pretty you are so talented

  13. Brigadeiro says

    December 12, 2009 at 2:00 am

    Oh my! This whistle piece is absolutely INCREDIBLE!!! Your best piece ever, IMHO!
    xx

  14. hammie says

    December 19, 2009 at 5:31 am

    That is fucking beautiful xx

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