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Gatsby hosted glittering parties where "men and girls came and went like moths", strolling
across gardens strung with lights, listening to a full orchestra and drinking
champagne under the stars. It's a glorious image, but unfortunately, there's a sad footnote
to this sparkling scene; as noted by an inebriated guest, the pages of the books in the library were
uncut. That is, they were real books, which the guest did not expect, but they were there for the
appearance of a library, not actually to be read. People like Tom and Daisy are real enough; their actions
and possessions reflect who they are and not who they want people to think them to be, but their
indifference to anyone but themselves make them careless too. Both in The Great Gatsby
and his first novel This Side of Paradise, wealth and beauty come at a cost, and the cost
is usually the chance for real happiness.
Thankfully, the modest components of this smoky quartz necklace mean
that one isn't required to make that choice: it has bold Art Deco style with the glow of pearl
and sparkle of stone, perfect for channeling a glamorous flapper for an evening, at a nice price.
This necklace pairs beautifully with the daisy bracelet, and both can be
had for less than $200 USD.
Cost: $143.00 USD
Cost of gift shipment (domestic shipping only): $5.95 USD
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c a t e g o r i e s :
- Color: neutral - dark
- Material: quartz rocks
- Material: pearls
- Type: necklace - long
- Geek Chic: literary allusions
- Cool Finds: cool stuff
- Something Special: unexpected elegance