Bumblebee Jasper Iron Wood Pod Earrings

About the piece

If you have been following my journey for some time, you likely know I am a bit of a nature nerd. Forever fascinated and inspired by my forest finds. This necklace had been an idea of mine for over four years. During a trip to Hawaii we were hiking in Waimanu Valley, one of the most beautiful hikes I have experienced in my life. We came to a section of the trail where we were surrounded by beautiful Iron Wood trees. The ground in this section of the forest was covered in thousands of little pinecone like pods. I thought the patterning and texture of them was so unique and interesting I decided to collect a few to bring home with me and hoped to make them into wearable pieces of art. I brought home a couple variations in size because they were so different despite being from the same tree. I came to find these were not pine cones at all, but instead a warty-cone like fruit which contained the tree's seeds. These earrings were created by molding and casting the smaller of the pods in sterling silver. These pods hang from a beautiful pair of vibrant Bumblebee Jasper cabochons which reminded me of leaves  turning yellow in the fall season.

Specs

• Bumblebee Jasper (West Java, Indonesia)  and .925 sterling silver
  
  
• One of a kind piece of art
  
  
• Handmade in my tiny, mobile, studio
  
  
• Measurements:
  • 1 1/2” long by 3/4” wide
    
    
• Created with sustainably sourced gemstones and recycled metals
  
  
• Slightly matted finish
  
  
• All purchases come in a jewelry box made from recycled materials, wrapped in natural ribbon, and packaged in compostable mailing materials