European Alder Leaf – Carnelian – Copper Earrings
$58.50
These handmade, hammered copper European Alder Leaf earrings are made with Carnelian stone beads and Sterling Silver ear wire.
The Alder symbolizes the balance of female and male principles, strength, and confidence.
Description
Stone: Carnelian
Metal: Copper
Ear Wire: Sterling Silver
Note: As this item is handmade, the item you receive may have slight variations.
The European Alder tree (latin: Alnus glutinosa) is native to most of Europe, southwest Asia, and Northern Africa. He loves to get his feet wet, and is a pioneer species that does especially well in poor quality soils – where he teams up with the bacterium Frankia alni to fix nitrogen into the soil.
The Alder provides food and shelter for many animals, insects, lichens, and fungi. He is monoecious: producing male and female flowers on the same tree. His wood is resistant to decay – even underwater.
The Alder symbolizes the balance of female and male principles, strength, and confidence.
I work with copper wire of various gauges to create nature-inspired jewellery and sculpture. I love the tactile feel of working with the metal, and the warmth of the copper as my hands work with it.
It starts on the drawing board. I sketch out ideas, keeping my pencil on the page to mimic a length of wire. I aim to create smooth movement from end to end. I coax the copper into its shape, using my hands to keep the lines smooth and pliers for more precision or hard angles. I use my steel block and hammer to tap some texture and harden the metal to strengthen it and help it hold its shape.
Shipping Policy
All items are handmade by me, Jake. If the item you purchased needs to be made, it will take up to a day for most jewellery, and a week or more for sculpture.
All items are shipped expedited parcel through Canada Post with a tracking code. Canadians can expect $15-30, Americans can expect ~$10.
Refund Policy
Refunds will be fulfilled up to the time your package is dropped off at the Post Office.
Cancellation / Return / Exchange Policy
Cancellations will be honoured up to the time your package is dropped off at the Post Office.
Returns are generally not accepted, but do reach out if you have any issues and I am sure we can resolve it. Return shipping cost is your responsibility.
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