Pennsylvania Dutch Necklace: Bird of Paradise
The sweet little focal of this necklace comes from a 1960s Hoffman bracelet featuring traditional Pennsylvania Dutch “hexes”. Hexes are designs painted on barns and other buildings in Pennsylvania Dutch country both for decoration and to confer blessings. This particular design is known as the “Bird of Paradise”, and is meant to symbolize the beauty, wonder, and mystery of life.
15” long with 2” extender chain
Sterling silver paperclip chain, clasp, and wire.
Czech glass beads in turquoise and summer squash bring out the beautiful colors in the design.
Lays against the collarbone, slightly looser than a choker.
The sweet little focal of this necklace comes from a 1960s Hoffman bracelet featuring traditional Pennsylvania Dutch “hexes”. Hexes are designs painted on barns and other buildings in Pennsylvania Dutch country both for decoration and to confer blessings. This particular design is known as the “Bird of Paradise”, and is meant to symbolize the beauty, wonder, and mystery of life.
15” long with 2” extender chain
Sterling silver paperclip chain, clasp, and wire.
Czech glass beads in turquoise and summer squash bring out the beautiful colors in the design.
Lays against the collarbone, slightly looser than a choker.
The sweet little focal of this necklace comes from a 1960s Hoffman bracelet featuring traditional Pennsylvania Dutch “hexes”. Hexes are designs painted on barns and other buildings in Pennsylvania Dutch country both for decoration and to confer blessings. This particular design is known as the “Bird of Paradise”, and is meant to symbolize the beauty, wonder, and mystery of life.
15” long with 2” extender chain
Sterling silver paperclip chain, clasp, and wire.
Czech glass beads in turquoise and summer squash bring out the beautiful colors in the design.
Lays against the collarbone, slightly looser than a choker.
