Silver Ginko Leaf Jewellery - handmade from a real leaf and on sterling silver chain

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Hallmarked Ginko Leaf necklace - handmade in silver
  • Hallmarked Ginko Leaf necklace - handmade in silver
  • Unique handmade silver ginkgo leaf
  • Complete with sterling silver chain and gift box
  • The rear off the design - hallmark is below my name
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  • £75.00

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Hallmarked Silver Ginkgo Leaf Pendant | Rare Botanical "Living Fossil" Necklace

 
Own a piece of natural history with this stunning Ginkgo Biloba leaf, hand-cast in solid silver and found in the heart of North Yorkshire.
The Ginkgo is a remarkable and rare tree, often called a "living fossil" because it has remained unchanged for millions of years. This handmade silver necklace was created from a single, beautiful leaf found fallen during a walk in the historic village of Ripley, North Yorkshire. Because Ginkgo trees are so uncommon, this pendant is a rare tribute to one of nature’s most unique and ancient designs.
With its distinctive fan-like shape and delicate radiating veins, this piece is a sophisticated statement for those who appreciate the unusual and the beautiful.
 
The Art of the Slow Craft:
To preserve the fragile beauty of the Ginkgo, I used a meticulous layering technique:
  • The Found Leaf: Collected from where it had fallen to the ground, the original leaf serves as the unique "soul" of the piece.
  • Nine Layers of Silver: I painstakingly applied nine individual layers of silver clay, allowing each to dry before the next, ensuring every tiny detail of the leaf's texture was captured.
  • The Kiln Transformation: During firing, the organic leaf burns away, leaving behind its exact likeness in solid fine silver. This is a 1-of-1 creation—once this leaf was cast, the design can never be repeated.
 
Product Details:
  • Material: Solid Fine Silver, officially Hallmarked at the London Assay Office.
  • Chain: Suspended on a premium 45cm sterling silver snake chain.
  • Dimensions: Approximately 2cm long and 3cm wide at the fan’s widest point.
  • Provenance: Hand-cast from a rare Ginkgo tree in Ripley, North Yorkshire.
 
Ethical & Sustainable Packaging
Your necklace arrives in a signature Esther Priestley gift box, crafted with care for the planet:
  • FSC®-certified cardboard and water-based glues.
  • Plastic-Free: Featuring sustainable "Tall oil" inserts (a natural by-product of paper production), making your gift entirely eco-friendly and biodegradable.