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.

The bright and vibrant petals of the tulip are a sign that spring has finally arrived and nature is ready to showcase its blooms. Though the flower is often associated with the sprawling tulip fields in the Netherlands, it originated in Turkey after being cultivated in Asia. Part of the lily family, the tulip has over 3000 different varieties to enjoy, with each color holding its own, unique meaning. The tulip's signature, curved stem is caused by its flower bud bending towards the nearest light source.

• Pale blue glass flowers
• Painted bronze
• 24k gold plated