Sweet Basil Earrings - Small Leaf necklace Materials: The Flowering Myrtle leaves

Materials: The Flowering Myrtle leaves are cast in hand patinated bronze and accented with white freshwater pearls

Materials: The Ginkgo cuff bracelet is cast in hand patinated bronze

Measures: Chain: 17

The sunflower (Helianthus annuus) is an annual plant native to the Americas

From the Americas

Sweet Basil Earrings - Small Leaf necklace Materials: The Flowering Myrtle leavesBasil was introduced to Europe from India and its primary use is culinary. The pungent, fresh leaves are the principal ingredients of the classic Italian pasta sauce, pesto Genovese. It is particularly wonderful with tomatoes and mushrooms. A pot of fresh Basil is also useful in repelling flies and it was once traditional to place pots of these pungent smelling herbs on outside tables of Mediterranean cafes. Another use of Basil is in an herbal bath