The leaf to make this brooch is hand picked, then checked for imperfections, as only perfect leaves can be used to make our jewellery.
The leaf is then hand painted with a cooper solution, dried then placed in an electrolytic solution which has microscopic particles of 24k gold ( nickel free).
When this contact is made the particles of gold build up to preserve the most delicate intricate details of the leaf.
The final step is to paint the delicate leaf with the different colour finishes.
Once polished and cleaned the shiny new coating shows and magnifies the delicate minute details of the leaf.
Care Guide:
Please note that contact with household chemicals, chlorinated water, or any beauty lotions and sprays may cause corrosion and accelerate tarnishing.
So it’s a good idea to remove silver jewellery when doing household chores and getting ready.
Grace & Valour is a boutique jewellery collection.
Each of our pieces is handmade with great care and attention to detail and designed in our studio in the beautiful Rutland countryside
Made from a real leaf coated with brass for structure and then coated with a coloured finish
As our cottonwood brooches are made from real natural leaves, the sizes do vary, as mama nature intended, but as a guide, they are approx 1.5-2".
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