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.
Domesticated over 10,000 years ago, this ancient grain is the source of an abundance of delicious food. It has been one of the world’s principal cereal crops since the 18th century. There are six classes of wheat, each having a preferred growing season of either winter or spring. This versatile grain is a key base ingredient for many beloved baked and cooked goods, such as bread, pasta, and pastries.
- Cast in hand-patinated bronze.
- The wires are 925 silver with a 24kt gold plating.
- 1.15" L x 0.3" W
