Theo Fennell has been ridiculed online after unveiling a pendant made by a student as part of his company's Gilded Youth programme. Photo / Instagram
Theo Fennell has been ridiculed online after unveiling a pendant made by a student as part of his company's Gilded Youth programme. Photo / Instagram
WARNING: Graphic language
London-based designer Lukas Grewenig has created a stunning pendant for UK jewellery brand Theo Fennell that has everybody talking — but not for the reasons you'd expect.
The piece looks like a silver vagina with a sparkly light pink clitoris — at least according to the internet,reports news.com.au.
"I'm genuinely curious how you all went through the entire process of making a p***y necklace with a big ol' sparkly clit, and managed not to notice until the internet pointed it out," one commenter wrote.
People couldn't get enough of the racy pendant. Photo / Supplied
The internet-named "minge medallion" is part of the Gilded Youth initiative — and it seems the designer had some very different ideas on what it was supposed to represent.
"This design is inspired by the way a goldsmith assesses a stone by placing it between their index and middle finger," said the original post, which was shared on Monday on Facebook.
This statement, of course, has inspired a whole other line of internet hilarity, with some users revealing their own also-innocent ideas.
"This ring, designed by Hugh G. Rection, also part of the Gilded Youth initiative ... is inspired by the way a baby's arm holds an apple. Get one of these on your fingers today!" one wrote.
"Can I get one inspired by a man holding his thumb in the air to gauge the sun? Absolutely not a penis."
"I would rock that sparkly p**s just to see the looks people give me when I say it's a gem betwixt two fingers. That's right — polish that 'gem' up!"
"The cleaning instructions would be classic."
Some have even theorised the original design was a bet gone wrong.
"Sounds like a drunken pub bet. 'I bet I can make some fanny art and get the college to display it,'" one user said.
The internationally acclaimed jewellery company first opened in 1982, and is known for its imaginative, unusual pieces that are "anything but different".
"Jewellery should be engaging and often romantic, as well as beautiful," the company's website reads.
"Above all, it should give a thrill of pleasure every time it is looked at or worn."
Well, they certainly got that right!
Theo Fennell is a high end jeweller, and has had Elton John, the Beckhams and Madonna among his clients.
News.com.au has contacted the designer and brand for comment, but has not yet received a response.
