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Pearl necklace with Irish thorn branch by Michael Michaud

Pearl necklace with Irish thorn branch by Michael Michaud

£160

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This collection features charmingly set freshwater pearls on delicate patinated bronze leaves of the myrtle and Irish thorn plants. Both botanicals have long been a source of inspiration and ornamentation. 
 
In Irish sagas, plants have magical powers. The elder, rowan and thorn are still planted around houses to keep off witches. And, in Ireland and the Isle of Man, the thorn is thought to be the resort of faeries, and they are probably representatives of the older tree spirits and gods of groves and forests.
 
A firm favourite of V&A customers, Michael Michaud is renowned for his distinctive, original botanical inspired jewellery. This unique jewellery is made by creating moulds directly from botanical elements in a process similar to lost-wax casting. 
 

Author/Artist/Designer

Michael Michaud

Dimensions

23.5cm approx., extension chain 4cm

Composition

Hand patinated bronze, freshwater pearls

Product code

135632

Delivery

 

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Standard delivery per order
UK
£5 – or FREE for orders over £60
3-6 working days
Europe
£20
6-10 working days
Rest of World
£30
10-14 working days

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About the designer
Michael Michaud

Michael Michaud

Creating moulds directly from nature, Michael Michaud’s exquisitely detailed pieces are made using a process similar to lost-wax casting, with actual plant matter encased, then heated and burnt away to form his moulds.

Michaud’s natural forms and textures are complimented with soft patinas on bronze, accented with pearls, beads, coral and stones.

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