Afzelia Africana Pin in sterling silver, sycamore, pine and 24ct gold leaf

This is a pin from a series of jewellery pieces in frames, made in collaboration with English jeweller Sarah Parker-Eaton. You can appreciate the piece hanging on the wall and then take the pin out to wear it! It is a real statement piece and would look wonderful on a jacket or coat.

The whole series was created after reading an article in Mother Jones magazine about extinction. I have supported environmental causes for many years, but this article was so shocking that I felt that I wanted to make a series of pieces that would help remind people about the importance of nurturing nature and our beautiful planet's delicately balanced ecosystem.

This particular piece was inspired by the fabulous seedpod Afzelia Africana. The tree found in the heart of Africa, and useful for its medicinal properties is now classed as vulnerable on the IUCN threatened species list. The colours in the background reflect the rich warm colours of the African tundra and the writing is a quote from Chief Seattle made in 1855 "Humankind has not woven the web of life, we are but one thread within it. Whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves. All things are bound together, all things connect".

The piece is a pin in a frame of reclaimed pine. The main body of the pin is made from english sycamore - carved and airbrushed with the addition of 24ct gold leaf beneath each seed. The sterling silver seeds on the pin and nameplate were hand fabricated and oxidised by Sarah. It has two sterling silver tie pin style fittings on the back. The frame was designed and put together by me.

It measures 230mm x 140mm x 30mm. The pin itself is 100mm long. It is signed on the back of the frame by both of us.

If you are in the UK I will send the piece via Royal Mail Special Delivery. If you are outside of the UK I will send the piece via DHL courier, and it will be tracked and insured. All pieces are packed with recycled or recyclable packaging.

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