Leaf and Bud Earrings - Long Wire summer the leaves flutter incessantly in

the leaves flutter incessantly in the wind because of their uniquely flattened stems

Materials: The Cranberry brooch is cast in hand patinated bronze and accented with cranberry freshwater pearls

25" L x 2" W

The Pussy Willow's soft silky buds find their name catkin from the Dutch diminutive of cat

The Petunia brooch celebrates the vibrant beauty of one of nature’s most beloved flowers

Leaf and Bud Earrings - Long Wire summer the leaves flutter incessantly inGazanias are a genus of flowering plants in the daisy family, Asteraceae. They are native to southern Africa, particularly in areas with sandy soils and low rainfall. Gazanias are known for their showy, colorful flowers that open during the day and close at night or in cloudy weather. However, it was the unique shape of their leaves that first caught Michael's eye. Gazania plants have elongated, stem like leaves that can grow to over 4 inches long.