Botanics - dangle earrings
Botanics is inspired by the landscape of the White Peaks. Each piece is handcrafted in my workshop using real leaves and flowers that I collect on my walks in Derbyshire.
To create these unique pieces, I carefully create moulds using the plants as soon as I get them home. I then use these moulds to cast the jewellery in fine silver. I work with precious metal clay which allows me to capture the intricate details of each leaf and flower.
To finish, I add touches of 24ct gold using the ancient Korean technique of Keum Boo. This gives a beautiful contrast to the silver.
Although I can create several pieces using the same mould, each one develops slightly differently - a slight change in relief, a delicate shift of the gold for example. So do bear this in mind when you receive your item.
If you cherish the outdoors and appreciate the beauty of the natural world, the Botanics collection is for you.
Botanics is inspired by the landscape of the White Peaks. Each piece is handcrafted in my workshop using real leaves and flowers that I collect on my walks in Derbyshire.
To create these unique pieces, I carefully create moulds using the plants as soon as I get them home. I then use these moulds to cast the jewellery in fine silver. I work with precious metal clay which allows me to capture the intricate details of each leaf and flower.
To finish, I add touches of 24ct gold using the ancient Korean technique of Keum Boo. This gives a beautiful contrast to the silver.
Although I can create several pieces using the same mould, each one develops slightly differently - a slight change in relief, a delicate shift of the gold for example. So do bear this in mind when you receive your item.
If you cherish the outdoors and appreciate the beauty of the natural world, the Botanics collection is for you.
Botanics is inspired by the landscape of the White Peaks. Each piece is handcrafted in my workshop using real leaves and flowers that I collect on my walks in Derbyshire.
To create these unique pieces, I carefully create moulds using the plants as soon as I get them home. I then use these moulds to cast the jewellery in fine silver. I work with precious metal clay which allows me to capture the intricate details of each leaf and flower.
To finish, I add touches of 24ct gold using the ancient Korean technique of Keum Boo. This gives a beautiful contrast to the silver.
Although I can create several pieces using the same mould, each one develops slightly differently - a slight change in relief, a delicate shift of the gold for example. So do bear this in mind when you receive your item.
If you cherish the outdoors and appreciate the beauty of the natural world, the Botanics collection is for you.
Additional information
The pieces in the Botanics Collection are created using silver metal clay, which is moulded and then fired to reveal pure fine (999) silver. The earring hooks are are handmade from sterling silver. These earrings are all very subtly different, so bear in mind that the pair you receive won’t necessarily be exactly the same as the ones in the photograph.
Measurements
The earwire drop is approx. 20mm.
Lavender leaf: approx.20mm
Lavender flower approx 30mm
Fern: approx. 30mm
Speedwell: approx 15mm
Sustainability
Silver metal clay is a sustainable medium. It is most often created from recycled silver particles, which minimizes the environmental impact of fresh mining. There is no waste when working with silver metal clay - every particle and speck of dust is collected and reconstituted into clay to be used again and again.
Delivery
There is no delivery charge for orders totalling over £100. These are sent Royal Mail Special Delivery and will be with you by 1pm the day after posting. For all other orders, there is a flat rate of £3.50 for delivery. If your order is £50 and over (but under £100) your jewellery will similarly be sent to you by the Special Delivery service. Orders under £50 are sent by Royal Mail 1st class and will need a signature.
Full details of packaging and delivery can be found here.