Silver Hazel leaf pendant & white sea glass necklace

A small and perfectly formed young hazel leaf transformed into solid silver – created using silver clay paste.

The process of leaf creation starts with finding and picking a suitable leaf – not too big, as I like delicate leaves.   I then layer paint the silver clay paste until it is thick enough to withstand the firing process.  As it is being fired all of the organic compounds in the clay burn away, as too does any of the leaf that is still stuck to the clay.  What is left after firing is solid fine (99.9% pure) silver.  This leaf has also had a smidge of colour contrast with patches of ‘ageing’ using liver of sulpher to create a blackened effect in places, added prior to polishing.

This particular young leaf came from a Hazel tree in the hedgerows of a village near where I live, in the South Downs in Hampshire, gathered whilst I was out on a walk with some friends. I live Hazel, with its very easily identified long yellow catkins (known as lambs tails) in the spring, and its delicious nuts in the Autumn, loved by me and squirrels alike!  It’s also key habitat for our native Dormice. Its leaves, whilst they are still small, are well suited to silver leaf making, due to their very defined texture.

I have paired it with a white piece of sea glass (found by me in Seaham, Co Durham), which I’ve wrapped it in fine silver wire.  The leaf and sea glass are hung from a sterling silver chain.

Dimensions

Leaf measures approx. 2cm in length x 1.5cm at its widest point.

Sea glass measures 0.8 x 0.6cm (approx).

Total length of sterling silver chain including clasp measures 45cm/18 inches.

The silver leaves I use for my designs are made in very small batches, often to order, so there is minimal impact on the plant or other wild users of the plant! Which also means, of course, that the finished piece is truly one of a kind – just like each individual leaf in nature!

NB: If this is out of stock but you love it, or you’d like something similar with a herb or plant of your choice – please get in touch I am happy to make to order whilst the leaves are still growing!

 

Shipping Countries: United Kingdom (UK)

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Shipping & Packaging Information

Items will be processed and despatched within 3 working days and shipped by Royal Mail Tracked 24 as standard. Shipping is included in the price of all purchases unless stated or agreed otherwise, e.g. if you request to upgrade to special delivery.

I aim to minimise the amount of packaging I use when sending items to reduce waste, whilst also seeking to present the everyday treasures beautifully, and to treat the jewellery as the delicate and beautiful treasure it is, ensuring its safe passage through the British postal system!
All materials used for gift wrapping and packing are made from recycled and/or recyclable materials, which are sustainably sourced and British made where possible!

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Returns and Refunds

All of my pieces are handmade with a lot of love and I take great pride in everything I make, and in seeing a smile on your face! I am a strong believer in hand-made meaning quality and also that because each piece is individually made by hand there sometimes may be irregularities on the surface reflecting the organic nature of the materials I work with , which creates truly one of a kind pieces.

I also know that occasionally things might go awry, and if you find that you have a problem with your item please contact me straight away so we can discuss how best to resolve the situation.