Hawthorn Leaf – Rutilated Quartz – Copper Earrings
$93.50
These handmade, hammered copper Hawthorn Leaf earrings are made with mixed Rutilated Quartz stone beads and Sterling Silver ear wire.
The Hawthorn is a symbol of love and protection.
Description
Stone: Mixed Rutilated Quartz
Metal: Copper
Ear Wire: Sterling Silver
Note: As this item is handmade, the item you receive may have slight variations. Especially with the Mixed Rutilated Quartz, there are many colours that come on those stone bead strands.
The Hawthorn (latin: Crataegus monogyna) is one of the most sacred trees in Celtic mythology. She produces thick, thorny foliage, creating a safe space for birds and other creatures to make their home. She is known for her longevity – living up to 400 years!
Her limbs are covered in tiny white flower clusters in early spring, which mature into her fruit – the haw. The haw is food for much wildlife, and humans use it as well in jams, syrups, wines, flavour for brandy, and in herbalism. Her leaves can also be eaten, and have a nutty flavour.
One of the ancient triad of ‘Oak, Ash, and Thorn’, when all three were present, so, too, were the faeries.
The Hawthorn is a symbol of love and protection.
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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