Where snowflakes swirled endlessly and the horizon blurred into an expanse of white, there lived a penguin tailor whose work was legendary. His skill was unmatched, for he had an eye for detail and a gift for transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary.

Each morning, he waddled outside his cozy igloo shop, his breath curling into clouds in the crisp air, and gazed out at the world that surrounded him. The icy cliffs shimmered like cut glass, their edges softened by layers of snow. The horizon, a soft blend of pale blue and white, stretched endlessly, interrupted only by the jagged peaks of distant glaciers. This landscape, both stark and breathtakingly beautiful, spoke to the penguin in ways words never could.

Inspired by his view, he returned to his shop, his mind brimming with ideas. He sketched madly, drawing lines that mirrored the sweeping curves of the glaciers and patterns that echoed the intricate frost flowers every morning. He carefully chose materials that reflected the shimmering light of the tundra—silver threads for the sheen of snow, soft whites for the rolling drifts, and faint blues to capture the icy depths of frozen lakes. As he stitched and sewed, the penguin would occasionally pause, glancing out of the small, rounded window of his igloo.

For the penguin, his craft was his way of honoring the land he loved. And as he worked each day, surrounded by the infinite beauty of the Arctic. 

The dapper jeweled penguin is a vintage by Ciner. By him is a pair of crystal blossoms, vintage flowers, vintage foliage. The scene is accented by pearls, floating rhinestones and natural onyx stones. The lapel pin is rooted in a black crystal drop that is engulfed in gold vines and framed by pearls and rhinestones. The lapel pin is finished with 14kt gold-filled wire.

Handcrafted in Maryland by Mindy Lam

Only 1 available.

Dimensions Approximately: 6.6" x 3"