This unique jewelry is made by creating molds directly from botanical elements, similar to lost wax casting. While traditional lost-wax casting begins with a hand-carved wax model, Michael Michaud uses an actual leaf, branch, or flower instead of the wax model. A mold is created around the botanical element and as it is heated the plant matter burns away and leaves behind a beautifully detailed mold of itself.

Known to be the first fruit that ripens during spring, strawberries are a tell-tale sign that warmer, sunny weather is on the horizon. The sweet fruit is the only one to feature its seeds on the outside, and is actually part of the rose family! From a fresh fruit salad to a delicious strawberry shortcake, strawberries are rich in nutrients and are an integral ingredient in many delectable recipes.

• cast in hand-patinated bronze and accented with flame-worked red glass berries.
• wires are 925 silver with a 24kt gold plating.
• 0.75" L x 0.5" W