Handmade and one of a kind, these pea pod earrings are created using solid argentium sterling silver wire. Even though they are of fairly large size (2 1/2" from top to bottom) they are light and comfortable enough to wear all day, both delicate and sturdy.

Inspired by an open pea pod from my garden they also resemble wings or leaf shapes. They can be worn facing inward or outward.

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MATERIALS & PROCESS

♢ Solid silver (100% recycled)

♢ The pea pod earrings are one of a kind handmade in Argentium silver, it has a slightly higher fine silver content then traditional sterling (93.5% compared to sterling’s 92.5%) and it is sourced from recycled material. Alloyed with hypo allergenic germanium it is cleaner for me to use in the studio, fuses beautifully and is a higher quality silver for you.

♢ The ear wires are solid sterling silver, hand formed and one of a kind.

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INSPIRATION & SYMBOLISM

♢ Inspired by seed pods and leaf shapes, from my backyard garden.

♢ I love gardening -- it is my biggest source of inspiration. I am drawn into all the little details and symbolism literally blooming all around me. As a metalsmith and jewellery design I am fascinated with capturing the moment and transforming it into sterling silver.

♢ Seeds and seed pods are a prominent element in my designs. The seed represents hope, perseverance, and potential. It is a symbol of encouragement and I find myself designing over and over again with seed imagery.

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MEASUREMENTS

♢ The earrings measure 6.2 cm (2 1/2") from the top of the ear wire to the bottom. The pod shapes is 5cm x 1.7 cm.

♢ These earrings are one of a kind and ready to ship. The earrings in the images are the exact earrings you will receive. The ear wires have been cleaned and sanitized after the model has worn them.

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GIFT GIVING

♢ Giving as a gift? I send all my jewellery in pretty thin cardboard jewellery boxes, wrapped with ribbon and tissue paper, nice enough to give as a gift. I always include artist info so the recipient knows the item is handmade from the heart.

♢ Fun to wear as casual everyday earrings these would make a perfect gift for a friend’s birthday or a garden obsessed family member.

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SHIPMENT + DELIVERY

♢ This item is all ready made and ready to ship, I will get it in the mail within 1-3 business days

♢ I securely package all my jewellery in thin cardboard jewellery boxes, placed inside of a padded envelope or larger box for shipping.

♢ Shipping times are ESTIMATES provided by the postal service– please keep this in mind especially around the holidays or if you are outside of Canada.

♢ Shipping includes tracking and insurance.
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CONTINUE SHOPPING

♢ Check out my entire Etsy Shop for more garden inspired sterling silver jewellery
https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/melissapedersen

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Thank you!
Melissa Pedersen
♢ Jewellery Artist ♢