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Handcrafted Recycled Fine Silver Wild Rose Leaf Pendant
£55.00
This fine silver leaf was created by hand using silver clay paste painted in multiple layers onto an original wild rose leaf, picked from a hedgerow near where I live in the South Downs of Hampshire. The layering process takes a few hours over the course of a day or two, as each layer needs to dry before the next is added. I add just enough layers to create a stable piece whilst also retaining the light and delicate features of the original leaf. The leaf is then hand sanded, fired and finished/polished by hand, creating this shiny fine silver replica of the original leaf. There is no other exactly like this one. The silver leaf is hung from a sterling silver ring and sterling silver chain.
Dimensions: Leaf measures approx. 2.5cm in length x 1.5cm at its widest point; Drop length from chain to bottom of leaf is approx. 3.5cm; Total length of sterling silver chain including clasp measures 45cm/18 inches (clasp is a standard bolt ring style).
The necklace will arrive wrapped in pale green tissue paper fastened with linen thread, in a Hugged by Nature kraft box with a recycled insert. A little handwritten note explaining a bit about the piece is also popped in the box, which is then tied with thread and a gift tag added.
POSTAGE INCLUDED: The package will be shipped in 1-3 days and sent by Royal Mail Tracked 24.
See Description tab for more details and information.
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A simple Wild Rose leaf necklace, made using silver clay paste to transform the original leaf into a solid fine silver (99.9% pure silver) replica of the original leaf.
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 particular leaf came from a Wild Rose plant growing on the edge of a field in the village where I live in the South-Downs in Hampshire.
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!
The leaf is hung from a sterling silver chain to create a subtle and simple necklace connecting you with nature every time you wear it!
Dimensions
Leaf measures approx. 2.5cm in length x 1.5cm at its widest point.
Drop length from chain to bottom of leaf is approx. 3.5cm.
Total length of sterling silver chain including clasp measures 45cm/18 inches.
All my items will arrive wrapped in pale green recycled tissue paper fastened with linen thread, and in a recycled kraft pillow-box. A little handwritten note explaining a bit about the piece is also included. Additional gift wrap options are available.
The pillow box is sent in a recycled cardboard box filled with eco-friendly, responsibly sourced UK wood wool.
The package will be shipped in 1-3 days and sent by Royal Mail Tracked 24 which is included. Other delivery methods are available on request.
COMMISSIONS: You may also like to know that I love taking special requests and commissions – perhaps to celebrate a special birthday or event, or maybe just to turn a favourite ‘something’ you have collected into a piece of jewellery you can wear. So if you’d like to talk about creating something truly unique and bespoke for you or someone in your life please do get in touch, I’d love to help. Previous commissions have included turning a customer’s own sea-glass into a necklace, handcrafting a Bramble flower for a 21st birthday, recreating a dangly Catkin for a favourite sister or some coffee bean earrings for a Barista. It’s also worth knowing that commissions don’t necessarily cost more than items in the shop – it depends what you have in mind – so it’s always worth a no-strings chat.
Shipping Countries: United Kingdom (UK)
Ready to ship in 1-3 business days
Shipping Policy
Shipping & Packaging Information
Items will be processed and despatched within 3 working days and shipped by Royal Mail Tracked 24 as standard. Shipping is not included in the price of purchases unless stated otherwise. I am happy to upgrade to special delivery at the appropriate additional cost.
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!
Sounds obvious, but please carefully check that the details of the mailing address you have given are correct before confirming your order, especially if it is a gift and is being sent to an address that is different from the billing address.
If you need an order by a specific date/on a shorter timescale, then please let me know and I’ll do my very best to accommodate you!
Refund Policy
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.
