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Timeless Retreat - Real Oak Leaf and Beaded Gemstones Necklace



*** Oak leaves symbolize strength, stability and nobility ***



You'll love this necklace! Wear it when you want a piece of jewelry that's up to date with a slightly funky edge.



PENDANT MEASUREMENTS: Approximately 1.5" long and 1" wide (at widest point).



NECKLACE LENGTH: As shown, the necklace is approximately 19.5" without the pendant. However, for those with thin necks who like the look of a shorter pendant necklace, I will gladly restring it to be approximately 18.5". If you let me know at the time you place your order, there will be no additional charge for the restringing.



Please be aware that the leaf pendant will develop a natural patina over time, with the color becoming less intense and more golden brown with age.

The beautiful leaf pendant is actually a real lacey oak leaf, which has been preserved in a mixture of 24K gold and pure copper electroplate. Each leaf pendant is made by hand and thus is a unique piece of art, and has all of the natural beauty and irregularity as the real leaf from which it was created.

ELECTROFORM PROCESS: The electroform process begins with a handpicked leaf that was soaked in a special solution to dissolve the fleshly portions of the leaf. What remains is the harder leaf veins and edges, which are hand painted with a copper based paint to conduct electricity. The leaf is then dipped into a solution of 24kt gold, pure silver, pure copper or a mixture that makes a unique color.

real oak leaf, pearl, garnet, 14k gold filled clasp

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