{"title":"Christmas Edit: Warm Bronze","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor someone drawn to warm metal and sculptural character, this Christmas selection brings together earrings, a bangle and a playful cat pin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose Golden Bronze for the Lunar Eclipse Hoop Earrings and Caramel Bronze for the Kōwhai Pod Bangle. These two listings also offer sterling silver options; the Bronze Cat Pin completes the warm bronze edit.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lunar-eclipse-hoop-earrings","title":"Lunar Eclipse Hoop Earrings","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlmost round, yet not quite — the Lunar Eclipse Hoop Earrings taper to a fine knife edge at the base, echoing the crescent shadow of an eclipse. Available in polished sterling silver or golden manganese bronze, both with sterling silver hooks. They measure 53mm long × 40mm wide and weigh 5.9g per pair. Made in small batches in our Mt Eden workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in: Polished sterling silver or golden manganese bronze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHooks: Sterling silver on both versions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 53mm length × 40mm width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Near-round, tapering to a crescent-like knife edge at the base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 5.9g per pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold as a pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eChoose Your Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSterling Silver — NZD $195\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBright, polished, and classic. Sterling silver develops a gentle patina over time and polishes back to a high shine with a soft cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGolden Bronze — NZD $175\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWarm, sculptural, and distinctive. Manganese bronze carries a rich golden tone that deepens and evolves with wear — no two pairs age the same way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStyle \u0026amp; Inspiration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lunar Eclipse Hoops sit at the intersection of sculpture and everyday wear — bold enough to anchor a look, refined enough to wear from morning to evening. Their crescent-inspired form catches light differently throughout the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA meaningful choice for milestone gifting, particularly for the 8th (traditional bronze) or 19th (modern bronze) wedding anniversary — or simply as a considered everyday piece in silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePairs beautifully with other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.herbertandwilks.co.nz\/collections\/bronze\" title=\"Bronze Collection: Jewellery \u0026amp; Sculptural Objects\"\u003ebronze jewellery\u003c\/a\u003e pieces, or layered with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.herbertandwilks.co.nz\/collections\/chains\" title=\"HerbertandWilks Jewellery Chains\"\u003esimple chain necklace\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HerbertandWilks Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Golden Bronze","offer_id":52272557424953,"sku":"LEH-BR-S","price":175.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sterling Silver (925)","offer_id":52272557457721,"sku":"LEH-SS","price":195.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0776\/0668\/2937\/files\/Lunar_Eclipse_hoops-sq.jpg?v=1776398149"},{"product_id":"kowhai-pod-bangle","title":"Kōwhai Pod Bangle","description":"\u003cp\u003eHand-forged kōwhai pod bangle cast in sterling silver (925) or caramel bronze, polished by hand. A flowing, sculptural form drawn from the seed pods of Aotearoa's native kōwhai tree — undulating between 2.5mm and 5mm wide as the pod forms rise and fall around the wrist. Available in two internal diameters. Small batch production; if not in stock, allow 2–3 weeks for making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Sterling silver (925) or silicon bronze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 2.5mm–5mm (undulating — follows the pod form)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfile: Softly rounded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSizes: 65mm internal diameter \/ 68mm internal diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProcess: Lost wax cast, hand-finished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Mt Eden, Auckland, Aotearoa New Zealand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSizing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose from two internal diameters:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInternal Diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e65mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCloser fit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20.4g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e68mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLooser fit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21.3g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure which size to choose? \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eGet in touch\u003c\/a\u003e and I'll help you find the right fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoose Your Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSterling Silver (925) — NZD $430.00\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBright, polished, and classic. Sterling silver develops a gentle patina over time and polishes back to a high shine with a soft cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaramel Bronze — NZD $250.00\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWarm, sculptural, and distinctive. Silicon bronze carries a rich caramel tone that deepens and evolves with wear — no two pieces age the same way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStyle \u0026amp; Inspiration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kōwhai is one of those trees that marks time in Aotearoa — the yellow blooms arrive in spring, the tūī follow, and then the pods hang long and curved from the branches like quiet ornaments. This bangle begins there: with the pod form, translated into metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shape undulates gently around your wrist — no hard edges, no flat planes. Just a soft, sculptural curve that catches light in motion. Solid enough to hold its own, light enough to reach for without thinking. Made to sit comfortably alone or to join a stack with ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a piece with a little bit of home in it. A wearable nod to something native and enduring — something you carry every time you wear it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt also carries real material significance as a gift. The sterling silver version speaks directly to a 25th wedding anniversary — silver, handcrafted, and made to last. The caramel bronze speaks to the 8th and 19th wedding anniversaries. Both are pieces that hold meaning beyond the moment they're given.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePairs beautifully with the \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.herbertandwilks.co.nz\/products\/kowhai-pod-drop-earrings\"\u003eKōwhai Pod Drop Earrings\u003c\/a\u003e for a considered botanical set.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HerbertandWilks Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Sterling Silver (925) \/ 68mm","offer_id":52467659276601,"sku":"KPB-SS-68","price":430.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sterling Silver (925) \/ 65mm","offer_id":52467659309369,"sku":"KPB-SS-65","price":430.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Caramel Bronze \/ 68mm","offer_id":52467186958649,"sku":"KPB-B-68","price":250.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Caramel Bronze \/ 65mm","offer_id":52467186991417,"sku":"KPB-B-65","price":250.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0776\/0668\/2937\/files\/kowhai-pod-bronze-bangle-159502.jpg?v=1776752041"},{"product_id":"bronze-cat-pin","title":"Bronze Cat Pin","description":"\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003e46mm × 21mm bronze cat pin weighing approximately 7g\u003c\/strong\u003e, individually made with a softly textured, hand-finished surface and an organic sculptural feel. Designed and finished in my Mt Eden, Auckland studio, this small-batch piece of \u003cstrong\u003ecat jewellery\u003c\/strong\u003e adds character to a shirt, dress, hat or bag and makes a distinctive handmade gift for a cat lover or anyone who prefers jewellery with a little personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBronze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 46mm × 21mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 7g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividually made and hand finished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganic, softly textured surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePin fitting on the reverse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in small batches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned and finished in Mt Eden, Auckland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNZ$95\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause each Cat Pin is individually finished, subtle differences in texture and surface are part of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs every Cat Pin exactly the same?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. They come from the same design, but each one is individually finished by hand, so there will be subtle differences in texture and surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can I wear it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTry it on a linen or cotton shirt, a dress, a sunhat or a favourite bag. Because it is a pin, choose a fabric with enough structure to comfortably support it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it suitable as a gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It makes a distinctive handmade gift for a cat lover, or for someone who appreciates art, design and jewellery that’s a little different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStyle \u0026amp; Inspiration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI wanted the Cat Pin to have character without becoming overly cute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cat has been reduced to a simple, slightly irregular form, allowing the bronze surface and hand finishing to become part of the design. Rather than feeling like a novelty brooch, it sits somewhere between jewellery and a small sculptural object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s an easy way to add a little personality to a simple summer outfit — particularly if you prefer individual pieces over something polished and mass-produced.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HerbertandWilks Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67583160910137,"sku":"P-CAT-BRZ","price":95.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0776\/0668\/2937\/files\/BronzeCatPinsq2.jpg?v=1790984109"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.herbertandwilks.co.nz\/collections\/christmas-edit-warm-bronze.oembed","provider":"HerbertandWilks Jewellery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}