These earrings were made by encasing a real oak leaf and acorn in recycled copper. We topped them off with handmade 14K rose gold filled ear wires.
You can choose between Black Oak or Coastal Oak.
Did you know there are over 600 species of Oak trees? Rad. To learn more about oaks, follow this link.
Some lore about Oak trees: In the Classical world it was regarded as the Tree of Life as its deep roots penetrate as deep into the Underworld as its branches soar to the sky, and it was held sacred to Zeus and Jupiter. To read the very interesting full article go 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 and an acorn in these earrings.
They come shipped in a Kraft gift box for sweet gift giving and safe shipping.
You can find us on Instagram @SimpleWealthArt to see the process and shop our other items.
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Due to the natural form of leaves, each item is different. Your set may not look exactly the same but it will be equally beautiful. 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. Try not to 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.
