Leaf and Bud Earrings - Long Wire summer 25" L x 2" W

25" L x 2" W

Sterling silver ear wire with 24K gold accents

The Petunia brooch celebrates the vibrant beauty of one of nature’s most beloved flowers

The Pussy Willow's soft silky buds find their name catkin from the Dutch diminutive of cat

Italy and in milder climates in the US

Leaf and Bud Earrings - Long Wire summer 25" L x 2" WGazanias are a genus of flowering plants in the daisy family, Asteraceae. They are native to southern Africa, particularly in areas with sandy soils and low rainfall. Gazanias are known for their showy, colorful flowers that open during the day and close at night or in cloudy weather. However, it was the unique shape of their leaves that first caught Michael's eye. Gazania plants have elongated, stem like leaves that can grow to over 4 inches long.