Cast from native New Zealand Red Beech leaves in gold plated sterling silver.

Each leaf measures approximately 27mm L x 20mm W

The Maori name for Red Beech is tawhai raunui.
Fuscospora fusca (New Zealand Red Beech) is a species of Fuscospora, endemic to New Zealand, where it occurs on both the North Island and South Island.

Sophie is trained in Fine Arts creating nature-inspired pieces and one-off bespoke jewels. Working mainly in sterling silver, gold and precious gems, her aesthetic draws on the delicately flawed beauty of natural forms, and repetitive textures and patterns found in nature.

Each piece is crafted by hand in her Christchurch workshop, as either a one-off or part of limited editions.