Silver botanical Hawthorn imprint pendant
£48.00
A solid silver pendant with a delicate imprint of the wild leaf & flower of our native Hawthorn, a plant whose white blossom is so characteristic of Spring in our countryside!
1 in stock
I love this solid fine silver pendant with a delicate imprint of the wild leaf and flower a native hedgerow classic – Hawthorn. The white blossom that makes our hedgerows look like they’re covered in cotton wool is so characteristic of the beginning is Spring (which is where its name comes from). The leaf and blossom imprint has been highlighted by gently aging the design with liver of sulphur. The pendant is hung from a simple sterling silver chain.
This leaf and flower were taken from a plant growing in the hedgerows in a village near where I live, where I often head for a walk in the woods.
Dimensions
Silver pendant measures 2cm diameter x 1mm thickness.
Total length of sterling silver chain including clasp measures 45cm/18 inches.
All my botanical designs, including this pendant, are hand made in very small batches, often made to order, and because I use a different plant for each one, no two imprints are ever the same. So you will know if you own one that there will never be another exactly like it – each finished piece is truly one of a kind – just like each individual leaf and flower in nature!
These designs begin life as precious metal silver clay, which is rolled out, imprinted and cut – sometimes I use a cutter to create more uniform circles, other times I go free-form – so there can be some irregularity in the form (which I see as being very like in nature!). Once dried, a hole is carefully drilled and each piece is sanded smooth in the right places, by hand. The piece is then ready for firing for which I use a blow torch. The process of firing burns away the organic compounds in the clay, leaving behind a solid piece of fine silver (fine silver is 99.9% pure silver).
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.
