Stunning handcrafted copper Ginkgo leaf earrings for a one of a kind piece that will add a touch of wow to any outfit. These Ginkgo leaf earrings are lovingly handcrafted in copper from a real leaf capturing all the beautiful detail of the original. They would make a lovely autumn gift for yourself or a friend.

****Please note that each Ginkgo leaf is unique and may differ in colouring from the ones shown. I regularly change the photos to reflect the current stock so please do let me know if there is a particular one you like.****

The earrings captures the characteristic Ginkgo leaf shape and delicate tracery of the veins on the leaf. They are life size small leaves that hang from a rose gold filled ear wire designed for the ear lobe. I have coloured this copper leaf using a flame to add variation and depth to the colour making each and every leaf unique and colour can vary from shiny natural copper to a blush orange red.

I make each leaf lovingly by hand, using a real leaf as the basis for each piece. I use clay based copper an unusual and versatile material. I use the clay to press the leaf into it, capturing all its beautiful detail. I then burn the leaf off in a kiln at 873 degrees for 3 hours! This transforms the copper clay into pure copper metal in the exact copy of the leaf. Its a bit like magic! This copper acts like any other copper at this stage. So I use a flame to bring a unique colouring to the piece. I then spray with lacquer to prevent them changing colour or turning your skin green! No two pieces will ever be the same. I have shown a couple of examples in the photos. I use rose gold filled ear wires for these earrings (more details on this below).

This Ginkgo leaf measures approximately 1cm by 2cm with a drop from the ear lobe of 2.5 cm. The ear wires are made from rose gold filled wire. You can also buy a matching necklace on a 16 or18 inch fine rose filled gold trace chain which can be found here: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1287382756/copper-ginkgo-leaf-necklace-handcrafted?click_key=22073ed9e5755f0c87e601f1e62a463a8a1cec35%3A1287382756&click_sum=86274efe&ref=shop_home_active_1&frs=1


Rose gold filled has a solid layer of gold (14k) permanently bonded to a base metal, such as brass. The rose colour is obtained by alloying gold with copper. It is very hard wearing and under normal wear the gold will not peel or flake, unlike gold plate, and is commonly used as a more economical alternative to pure gold. I can not guarantee these earrings are hypo-allergenic, although after much wear testing I have not reacted to them.

SHIPPING AND DELIVERY
Free shipping for UK orders – all jewellery will be posted first class via Royal Mail. If you would like special delivery to guarantee next day delivery which includes tracking and insurance of your item whilst in transit please choose this option at checkout.

US AND EUROPE POST
UNFORTUNATELY DUE TO POSTAL RESTRICTIONS DURING COVID 19 DELIVERY TO THESE COUNTRIES CAN NOT BE UNDERTAKEN. I WILL UPDATE THIS SITUATION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.


PRESENTATION
This earrings come beautifully wrapped and gift boxed in luxury white kraft 100% recycled and recyclable packaging. Beautiful and good for the planet!

Thank you for looking and please do not hesitate to get in touch if you have any more questions. I would be more than happy to help!

I offer a Gift Wrap Service so you send presents direct to your loved ones. I can include a handwritten gift tag if you leave a note of what you want written in comments to me.