AUCTION: One-of-a-Kind Sterling Silver Iris Set — Choker Necklace & Ring
Beloved Collectors, something rare is finding its forever home this coming week.
We're releasing a one-of-a-kind Iris Set - a solid sterling silver choker necklace, matching pendant, and ring – into the world. This set was created as a master sample: a moment of curiosity in the design process to see if the Iris could become part of the collection. It can. But with silver prices where they are, we've decided this particular expression of it should live exactly as it is - singular, substantial, and unrepeated.
One of one. Not planned for future production.
The Specs
Choker Necklace
- Solid sterling silver, 57 grams
- Pendant approx. 38 x 36 x 31 mm
- Choker dimensions: approx. 5.5" x 5.5" - malleable and adjustable to fit
Ring
- Solid sterling silver, 12 grams
- Approx. 18mm tall x 27mm long
- Size 6 - can be sized up or down by your local jeweler
Included: Signed Card from Cristy in our beautiful packaging
How the Auction Works
Starting Bid: $350
Minimum Bid Increment: $50
Public Bidding Opens: Saturday, May 22 at 7:00 PM CST
Auction Closes: Wednesday, May 27 at 1:00 PM CST (See anti-sniping rule below)
Where to Bid - two official channels:
- Comment on our official auction post on any Cristy Cali Jewelry social channel using the format: BID $_____
- Email sales@cristycali.com with subject line "Iris Set Auction Bid" and your amount in the body (e.g., BID $425)
We'll aggregate all bids by timestamp (CST) and post regular High Bid Updates.
Anti-Sniping Rule: Any bid placed within the final 5 minutes extends the auction by 5 minutes (rolling) until no new bids are received.
Winner & Payment:
- Winner notified within 12 hours of close
- Invoice due within 24 hours; if unpaid, we move to the next highest bidder
- Final sale
Shipping & Taxes:
- Insured shipping calculated at checkout by carrier
- International duties and taxes are the buyer's responsibility
Buy-It-Now: Stops the Auction Immediately
- Krewe Member BIN (early access window only): $1,395
- Non-Member BIN: $1,650
To claim BIN, comment BIN $1,395 (members, during early window) or BIN $1,650 (public) on the official auction post - or email sales@cristycali.com with subject "Iris Set BIN." First valid timestamp wins.
Cali Krewe Members - You're First
Our Krewe members get exclusive early access before the auction opens to the public. We will verify membership on the winning bid.
6-Hour Cali Krewe Buy It Now Early Access Window: Saturday, May 22 at 1:00 PM CST → 7:00 PM CST
Q&A
Is this the only Iris Set? Yes. This is the single master sample. We do not foresee producing this design again.
Can the ring be resized? Yes - the ring is currently a size 6 and can be sized up or down by your local jeweler.
Is the choker adjustable? Yes - the sterling silver choker is malleable and can be adjusted to fit your neck.
Can I bid privately? Yes - email sales@cristycali.com with subject "Iris Set Auction Bid" and your amount.
Can I use a discount code? No. Auctions and one-of-a-kind pieces are excluded from all promotions.
What if I'm not on social media? Email bids are fully welcome and carry equal weight by timestamp.
How to Follow Along
- Watch our official auction post on IG & FB for High Bid Updates
- Set a reminder for Wednesday, May 26 at 1:00 PM CST
- Questions? Email sales@cristycali.com
From our hands to your heart — may this one-of-a-kind set find its forever home.
Why the Iris?
The iris has been a symbol of power, wisdom, and divine communication for thousands of years - and nowhere wears that history more beautifully than New Orleans.
In ancient Greece, the iris was named after the goddess Iris, who was fabled to bridge heaven and earth as a messenger of the gods. In floriography - the language of flowers - the iris carries meanings of faith, courage, hope, and wisdom. The Romans planted irises on women's graves to summon the goddess to guide the departed soul safely onward – a flower not of ending, but of safe passage. Of transition. Of what comes next.
And then there is the fleur-de-lis. The fleur-de-lis is almost certainly a stylized iris – not a lily, as its name might suggest. Which means that the symbol woven into the identity of New Orleans, into our flags and our ironwork and our jewelry, has carried the spirit of the iris all along.
Here in New Orleans, the iris has its own living legacy. Founded in 1917, the Krewe of Iris is the oldest and largest all-female Krewe in New Orleans. While Iris became the first organization to have their tableau ball televised, they didn't begin parading until 1959.
Today, they parade with over 3,600 members and 35 tandem floats - named after the Greek goddess of the rainbow herself. Over a century of women claiming their place in Carnival, choosing a flower that has always meant power, wisdom, and the light that follows a storm.
That's the energy in this set. That's what I wanted to hold in silver.
References
- Thursd — Iris Flower Meaning: Myth, Colors & Symbolism — https://thursd.com/articles/iris-flower-meaning
- Bloomsy Box — The Iris Unveiled: Flower Symbolism & Meaning — https://www.bloomsybox.com/blog/posts/the-iris-unveiled
- Wisdom of the Spirit — Iris Flower Symbolism & Meaning — https://wisdomofthespirit.com/iris-flower-symbolism-meaning/
- Mardi Gras New Orleans — Krewe of Iris — https://www.mardigrasneworleans.com/parades/krewe-of-iris
- Mardi Gras New Orleans — History of All-Female Krewes — https://www.mardigrasneworleans.com/history/history-of-all-female-krewes
- WWL Television — Krewe of Iris parade coverage — https://www.wwltv.com/article/entertainment/events/mardi-gras/watch-krewe-of-iris-and-krewe-of-tucks-roll-through-new-orleans/289-4d6030ae-773e-4dcb-a715-12c13e5e5bc4
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