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Green Sea Turtle -- natural history illustrated pendant

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 22:33:56 -0500

$80.00
Found in subtropical and tropical oceans all over the world, the green sea turtle is probably best known as a symbol of the Hawaiian islands. Called 'honu' in the Hawaiian language, these aquatic reptiles have been familiar on beaches and in the turquoise waters of Hawai'i since the Polynesians first arrived. It is amazing to see clear drawings of honu, centuries old, in the petroglyphs the ancient Polynesians carved into lava, and just as special to see honu sleeping on black sand beaches in Hawai'i, as they've been doing for thousands of years. To the Hawaiians, the honu is a symbol of peace, humility and longevity (honu may live for more than 70 years!) Perhaps when you wear this honu it will help you to envision the peaceful blue waters of the tropical Pacific and feel closer to these tranquil, graceful creatures.

The drawings contained in each of these pendants are reductions of my own original pen, ink and watercolor illustrations, inspired by the etchings of Victorian naturalists. Every piece comes with a keepsake information card that tells you more about each animal, and is signed and numbered. The pendant you will receive is not the piece pictured in this photograph, but one just like it, made to order.

The pendants are sterling silver and glass, with resin-coated silver leaf on the back of the stone. I hand assemble every piece. They are approximately .8 inches wide and 1.5 inches tall, and come with an 18" oxidized sterling silver chain. This pendant can also be purchased with a 16"-18" inch adjustable black ribbon with sterling silver findings -- please specify "chain" or "ribbon" in your order.

hibiscus pendant - natural history illustration jewelry

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 22:33:56 -0500

$80.00
The beloved hibiscus flower, a symbol of tropical paradise, evokes ocean breezes and balmy evenings. This particular hibiscus species, virtually extinct in the wild, is Hawaii's state flower. Dreaming of exotic places or being deserted on an island in the South Pacific? This pendant may not smell as sweet as a tropical flower, but will perhaps make you feel a bit closer to those dreamy islands.

The drawings contained in each of these pendants are reductions of my own original pen, ink and watercolor illustrations, inspired by the etchings of Victorian naturalists. Every piece comes with a keepsake information card that tells you more about each animal, and is signed and numbered. The pendant you will receive is not the piece pictured in this photograph, but one just like it, made to order.

The pendants are sterling silver and glass, with resin-coated silver leaf on the back of the stone. I hand assemble every piece. They are approximately .8 inches wide and 1.5 inches tall, and come with an 18" oxidized sterling silver chain.

Swallow Ring - Natural History Illustrated Jewelry

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:31:11 -0500

$72.00
The vivid blue barn swallow, wings outstretched and split tail trailing, has such an appealing and attractive silhouette that I was unable to resist adding this familiar species to my natural history jewelry line. I have just finished these new rings, using a few of my existing species, and I think the swallow design lends itself perfectly to this smaller scale.

The drawings contained in each of the rings are all reductions of my own pen, ink, and watercolor illustrations, inspired by the etchings of Victorian naturalists. Every piece comes with a small information card that tells you a bit more about each animal. The ring you will receive may not be the piece pictured in this photograph, but one just like it, made to order.
The ring is sterling silver and set with a cabochon made out of glass. The image is protected in the back with a resin-coated layer of silver leaf. The cabochon itself is approximately .5 inches wide and .7 inches tall.

*****SIZING*****
My rings are offered in sizes 6,7, and 8. Please specify preferred size in the comments of your order.

Nautilus necklace

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:16:29 -0500

$80.00
Who doesn't love nautiluses? These mysterious octopus relatives, with their tiger-striped shells and inscrutable eyes, are truly captivating. Now you can show off your love for these amazing creatures in a way that complements your fashion sense!
The drawings contained in each of these pendants are reductions of my own original pen, ink and watercolor illustrations, inspired by the etchings of Victorian naturalists. Every piece comes with a keepsake information card that tells you more about each animal, and is signed and numbered.

The pendants are sterling silver and glass, with resin-coated silver leaf on the back of the stone. I hand assemble every piece. They are approximately .8 inches wide and 1.5 inches tall, and come with an 18" oxidized sterling silver chain.

Octopus pendant - natural history jewelry

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:16:28 -0500

$80.00
These bizarre and beautiful undersea creatures have frightened, fascinated, and delighted people for millennia. Octopuses come in all colors and sizes, but this pendant features the Pacific Giant Octopus, a colder water species that can have an armspan of up to 14 feet! You might not know that octopuses are actually molluscs, related to snails, clams, and scallops -- they just don't have a shell.

The drawings contained in each of these pendants are reductions of my own original pen, ink and watercolor illustrations, inspired by the etchings of Victorian naturalists. Every piece comes with a keepsake information card that tells you more about each animal, and is signed and numbered.

The pendants are sterling silver and glass, with resin-coated silver leaf on the back of the stone. I hand assemble every piece. They are approximately .8 inches wide and 1.5 inches tall, and come with an 18" oxidized sterling silver chain. This pendant can also be purchased with a 16"-18" inch adjustable black ribbon with sterling silver findings -- please specify "chain" or "ribbon" in your order.

Crow pendant - natural history illustration jewelry

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 22:26:35 -0500

$80.00
Black, shiny, clever, noisy, mischievous, ubiquitous. Crows have hopped and cawed their way into the hearts of many, including mine. Wear my own illustration of this captivating corvid, a striking black silhouette in a sterling silver frame.

The drawings contained in each of these pendants are reductions of my own original pen, ink and watercolor illustrations, inspired by the etchings of Victorian naturalists. Every piece comes with a keepsake information card that tells you more about each animal, and is signed and numbered. The pendant you will receive is not the piece pictured in this photograph, but one just like it, made to order.

The pendants are sterling silver and glass, with resin-coated silver leaf on the back of the stone. I hand assemble every piece. They are approximately .8 inches wide and 1.5 inches tall, and come with an 18" oxidized sterling silver chain. This pendant can also be purchased with a 16"-18" inch adjustable black ribbon with sterling silver findings -- please specify "chain" or "ribbon" in your order.

Butterfly Ring - Natural History Illustrated Jewelry

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 17:10:39 -0500

$72.00
This beautiful butterfly illustration is a tiny representation of one of the only native butterfly species of the Hawaiian islands, the Kamehameha butterfly. Colored in deep red, purples, and striking black, this regal creature is named after Hawaii's most famous ruler, King Kamehameha, and can be found nowhere else in the world. Wear an image of this lovely insect on your finger, laid out under glass like a miniature specimen.
The drawings contained in each of the rings are all reductions of my own pen, ink, and watercolor illustrations, inspired by the etchings of Victorian naturalists. Every piece comes with a small information card that tells you a bit more about each animal. The ring you will receive will not be the piece pictured in this photograph, but one just like it, made to order.
The ring is sterling silver and set with a cabochon made out of glass. The image is protected in the back with a resin-coated layer of silver leaf. The cabochon itself is approximately .5 inches wide and .7 inches tall.

My rings are offered in sizes 6,7, and 8. Please specify preferred size in the comments of your order.Please feel free to convo me if you are uncertain about your ring size, and I will email you a printable ring sizing tool.

Jellyfish necklace -- natural history illustration jewelry

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 17:10:39 -0500

$80.00
Silent, mysterious, and jewel-like, jellyfish float through the sea with their delicate but deadly tentacles trailing behind them. This particular species, the brown sea nettle, can be found in Monterey Bay, California in great numbers at certain times of the year, their striking amber-colored bells seeming to glow as they move through the water. This elegant jellyfish design is sure to delight any lover of marine life.

The drawings contained in each of these pendants are reductions of my own original pen, ink and watercolor illustrations, inspired by the etchings of Victorian naturalists. Every piece comes with a keepsake information card that tells you more about each animal, and is signed and numbered. The pendant you will receive is not the piece pictured in this photograph, but one just like it, made to order.

The pendants are sterling silver and glass, with resin-coated silver leaf on the back of the stone. I hand assemble every piece. They are approximately .8 inches wide and 1.5 inches tall, and come with an 18" oxidized sterling silver chain.

Bee Ring - Natural History Illustrated Jewelry

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:29:57 -0500

$72.00
Apis Mellifera, the European honeybee, is a familiar pollinator all over the world (it actually originated in Africa.) From Egyptian hieroglyphics to Napoleon's insignia, this elegant creature has inspired artists for millennia. Make a connection with the history of art and culture by wearing my own version of this timeless symbol!

The drawings contained in each of the rings are all reductions of my own pen, ink, and watercolor illustrations, inspired by the etchings of Victorian naturalists. Every piece comes with a small information card that tells you a bit more about each animal. The ring you will receive will not be the piece pictured in this photograph, but one just like it, made to order.
The ring is sterling silver and set with a cabochon made out of glass. The image is protected in the back with a resin-coated layer of silver leaf. The cabochon itself is approximately .5 inches wide and .7 inches tall.

*****SIZING*****
My rings are offered in sizes 6,7, and 8. Please specify preferred size in the comments of your order.

Mushroom Necklace - Natural History Illustrated Jewelry

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:41:17 -0500

$80.00
This brightly colored and spotted mushroom, known as the fly agaric, is a very familiar fungus! In Europe, it is associated with the winter holidays as well as being an expression of good luck. This species is the quintessential "toadstool", a word that doesn't have any taxonomic meaning but usually refers to a poisonous mushroom. The fly agaric is poisonous, but not deadly -- this species has regularly been ingested by people living in various parts of Europe, sometimes as part of religious rites, because of the hallucinogenic properties of the toxin contained in its flesh.
Did you know that the mushroom we're all familiar with is really just a small portion of the entire organism? The above-ground mushroom, called a fruiting body, only lives for a few days to a few weeks, but the bulk of the creature is made up of long root-like strands that may stretch for hundreds of feet underground. This part of the fungus may live for decades.

The drawings contained in each of these pendants are reductions of my own original pen, ink and watercolor illustrations, inspired by the etchings of Victorian naturalists. Every piece comes with a keepsake information card that tells you more about each animal, and is signed and numbered. The pendant you will receive is not the piece pictured in this photograph, but one just like it, made to order.

The pendants are sterling silver and glass, with resin-coated silver leaf on the back of the stone. I hand assemble every piece. They are approximately .8 inches wide and 1.5 inches tall, and come with an 18" oxidized sterling silver chain.

north American songbirds -- illustrated wine charms

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:34:02 -0500

$38.00
An elegant series of six: tiny, colorful birds in silver charms. Each charm hangs from a silver hoop to be clipped around a wine glass, goblet stem, or even a mug-handle, adorning and identifying each vessel. Let your guests choose their favorite bird to tag their glass. The set comes in a small gift box with an information card, and includes the following favorite north American songbirds:

Allen's Hummingbird
American Goldfinch
Barn Swallow
Red-winged Blackbird
Scarlet Tanager
White-breasted Nuthatch

Add a splash of color to your table presentation and show your love of nature. Perfect for cocktail parties, dinner parties, tea parties, and especially wine tastings -- enhance your flight with a flock of adorable birds!

Each dangling bird charm is made with silver-plated metal and glass, and hangs from a sterling silver hoop with a pair of Swarovski crystal beads. The hoop is about 1" in diameter and fits around most wine glass stems. The individual bird charm pendants are 1/2" by 3/4".

Opium Poppy - Natural history illustrated jewelry

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:15:25 -0500

$80.00
The beautiful and seductive opium poppy, papaver somniferum, has had a huge impact on humanity throughout history. Not only is the sap used to make opium, a powerful narcotic, but it is the source of life-saving pain relievers like morphine, which revolutionized medicine. Outside of these chemical properties, the striking yet delicate opium poppy is a favorite among flower enthusiasts and gardeners worldwide.

The drawings contained in each of these pendants are reductions of my own original pen, ink and watercolor illustrations, inspired by the etchings of Victorian naturalists. Every piece comes with a keepsake information card that tells you more about each animal, and is signed and numbered.

The pendants are sterling silver and glass, with resin-coated silver leaf on the back of the stone. I hand assemble every piece. They are approximately .8 inches wide and 1.5 inches tall, and come with an 18" oxidized sterling silver chain. This pendant can also be purchased with a 16"-18" inch adjustable black ribbon with sterling silver findings -- please specify "chain" or "ribbon" in your order.

Natural history illustration bee earrings

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:15:25 -0500

$80.00
Apis Mellifera, the European honeybee, is a familiar pollinator all over the world (it actually originated in Africa!) From Egyptian hieroglyphics to Napoleon's insignia, this elegant creature has inspired artists for millennia. Make a connection with history of art and culture by wearing my own version of this timeless symbol!

The drawings contained in these earrings are reductions of my own original pen, ink and watercolor illustrations, inspired by the etchings of Victorian naturalists. Every piece comes with a keepsake information card that tells you more about each animal, and is signed and numbered.

The dangling pendants on the earrings are sterling silver and glass, with resin-coated silver leaf on the back of the stone. Each pendant is connected to a sterling silver lever-back ear wire, with a small Swarovski crystal. Earrings are approximately 1 and 3/4 inches long and .6 inches wide.

Bee Necklace

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:11:37 -0500

$80.00
Apis Mellifera, the European honeybee, is a familiar pollinator all over the world (it actually originated in Africa.) From Egyptian hieroglyphics to Napoleon's insignia, this elegant creature has inspired artists for millennia. Make a connection with history of art and culture by wearing my own version of this timeless symbol!

The drawings contained in each of these pendants are reductions of my own original pen, ink and watercolor illustrations, inspired by the etchings of Victorian naturalists. Every piece comes with a keepsake information card that tells you more about each animal, and is signed and numbered. The pendant you will receive is not the piece pictured in this photograph, but one just like it, made to order.

The pendants are sterling silver and glass, with resin-coated silver leaf on the back of the stone. I hand assemble every piece. They are approximately .8 inches wide and 1.5 inches tall, and come with an 18" oxidized sterling silver chain.

Starfish Necklace

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:11:37 -0500

$80.00
The starfish, more accurately referred to as a 'sea star', is actually not a fish, but a type of marine invertebrate called an echinoderm. They are related to sea urchins and sand dollars. These beautiful star-shaped creatures have become a symbol of the sea. Wearing one may make you feel closer to the ocean, where life originated.

The drawings contained in each of these pendants are reductions of my own original pen, ink and watercolor illustrations, inspired by the etchings of Victorian naturalists. Every piece comes with a keepsake information card that tells you more about each animal, and is signed and numbered.

The pendants are sterling silver and glass, with resin-coated silver leaf on the back of the stone. I hand assemble every piece. They are approximately .8 inches wide and 1.5 inches tall, and come with an 18" oxidized sterling silver chain.

Seahorse Necklace

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 18:55:37 -0400

$80.00
Seahorses, dainty little fish with turned up, tubular noses, delicate fins, and spiraling tails are some of the most adorable and appealing creatures found in all the world's oceans. The species depicted here, hippocampus kuda, is the archetypal seahorse, and represents a love of the sea and its many living wonders.

The drawings contained in each of these pendants are reductions of my own original pen, ink and watercolor illustrations, inspired by the etchings of Victorian naturalists. Every piece comes with a keepsake information card that tells you more about each animal, and is signed and numbered. The pendant you will receive is not the piece pictured in this photograph, but one just like it, made to order.

The pendants are sterling silver and glass, with resin-coated silver leaf on the back of the stone. I hand assemble every piece. They are approximately .8 inches wide and 1.5 inches tall, and come with an 18" oxidized sterling silver chain.