These earrings were made by encasing real Rue leaves in recycled copper. Its a process we do in the studio called electroforming.
A little bit about Rue folklore:
One of the most famous mythological references to the plant is the suggestion that Rue was the “moly,” the magical herb given by the god Hermes to Odysseus to protect him from the enchantments of the sorceress Circe. This narrative cemented its status as a powerful counter-magic and protective talisman against dark arts. Irony exists in the folklore, as Rue was simultaneously associated with witches, who were thought to use the potent herb in their own preparations, while others used it specifically to repel them. Read the whole interesting article here.
Electroforming is a process where we take copper from a sacrificial anode and deposit it onto our organic material using an electrical current.
There really is a leaf in each of these earrings and because they are not solid metal, they are light weight.
We ship them in Kraft gift boxes for sweet gift giving and safe shipping.
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Due to the natural form of leaves, each item is different. These earrings are completely handmade. Any imperfections are not to be seen as defects, but unique qualities of using natural leaves, recycled or reclaimed metals and buying handmade.
Do not sleep, exercise, or shower in your jewelry. Keep it in a safe place like a jewelry box when not wearing it. Do not throw it in a drawer or purse, as that can cause jewelry to break or become tangled. Items can break or crack with force. Jewelry can be fragile. Please treat it with care.
