Fern Brooch

Ferns have been around since the dawn of time. They first appeared in fossil records that date back to the Devonian period 360 million years ago and have graced the planet ever since. They grow in many different habitats throughout the world and most popular during the Carboniferous Period (the Age of Ferns) being the dominant part of vegetation. Some ferns are used for food like fiddleheads, in art and for medical purposes. Not only do these unassuming environmentally friendly plant stand the test of time, they remove pollutants from the air, remediate contaminated soils and serve as decorative highlights in any space they share.

MATERIALS

Cast bronze with layered metals and hand relieved finish.

MEASUREMENTS

3.5" L x 1.6" W

ABOUT THE BRAND

Crafted from noble metals, natural gemstones, and pearls, Micheal Michaud Jewelry is handmade in the USA. Both cast and inspired by nature, each detail is beautifully captured in every piece. The 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 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.