Nasturtium Stud Earrings

$59.50

Item # 3737BZ

Nasturtiums are known for their circular-shaped leaves and warm-coloured flower petals, as well as their presence in an array of culinary dishes! This uniquely shaped flowering plant can either be a low-growing bushy variety, trailing or even climbing. Besides their highly ornamental value, nasturtium flowers and leaves are edible as well. Whether incorporated into vibrant summer salads or infused into vinegar, this extremely versatile plant can brighten up borders, blanket garden walls and add life to many recipes.

This unique jewelry is made by creating molds directly from botanical elements in a process similar to lost-wax casting. While traditional lost-wax casting begins with a hand-carved model of wax, Michael Michaud instead uses an actual leaf, branch or flower in place 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.

Michael Michaud Jewelry is renowned for its beauty and workmanship and is featured in the finest museums, galleries and speciality retailers around the world. Many collections are commissioned by leading museums such as The Victoria & Albert Museum, The Art Institute of Chicago, The National Gallery of Art and the Château de Versailles.

24K gold plate, Patinated bronze
Hand finished
Made in USA
24K gold-plated 925 sterling silver hook ear wires
0.55 × 0.5 in.

Artist Michael Michaud attended the Rochester Institute of Technology's prestigious school for American craftsmen, where he studied under designers Hans Christenson and Gary Griffin and became a master in the creation and manipulation of molds. After graduating in 1980, Michael Michaud continued to perfect his craft while working under jewelry designers in the New York City area. In 1991, he found himself working in New York City's flower district and living in the beautiful Connecticut cou

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