{"title":"Kōwhai Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA small, considered collection honouring New Zealand's kōwhai — its seed pods captured in precious metal. Each piece is lost-wax cast and hand-finished at our workshop in sterling silver or caramel bronze, from delicate pod drop earrings to a sculptural pod bangle. A quiet piece of Aotearoa to wear every day, handcrafted in New Zealand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"kowhai-leaf-dangle-earrings","title":"Kowhai Leaf Charm Dangle Earrings in Sterling Silver","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Kowhai Leaf Charm Dangle Earrings capture new spring growth in solid sterling silver. Cast from prints of young kōwhai leaves gathered in Sally Herbert's Mt Eden garden, each charm is gently curved, oxidised to deepen the leaf detail, and finished with a soft satin lustre. At approximately 10mm wide by 25mm long and 2.6g in total, they're especially light and comfortable for everyday wear, carrying a quiet piece of Aotearoa with them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMaterial: Solid sterling silver — leaf charm and ear wire\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eProcess: Cast from real kōwhai leaf prints, hand-finished\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFinish: Oxidised to emphasise the leaf pattern, satin lustre\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDimensions: Approximately 10mm wide × 25mm long\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWeight: 2.6g total for the pair\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHandmade in Sally Herbert's jewellery studio, Mt Eden, New Zealand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMaking time: If not in stock, allow up to 1 week making time plus shipping — message Sally if you need them by a specific date\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eQuick Answers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the leaf charms heavy?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — at 2.6g in total, these are deliberately lightweight dangle earrings designed to be worn every day without pulling on the earlobe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long until they arrive?\u003c\/strong\u003e If in stock, they ship promptly. If not, allow up to 1 week making time plus shipping, and get in touch if you're working to a deadline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eStyle \u0026amp; Inspiration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThese earrings sit within HerbertandWilks' botanical work — jewellery cast directly from real New Zealand native plant forms. The soft curve and darkened leaf veins give an everyday earring a sculptural edge, and they make a meaningful gift for gardeners, nature lovers, or anyone missing home. They pair beautifully with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.herbertandwilks.co.nz\/products\/kowhai-pod-drop-earrings\" title=\"Kōwhai Pod Drop Earrings\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKōwhai Pod Drop Earrings\u003c\/a\u003e for a mixed-ear stack, or the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.herbertandwilks.co.nz\/products\/kowhai-pod-bangle\" title=\"Kōwhai Pod Bangle\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKōwhai Pod Bangle\u003c\/a\u003e if you're building a whole look.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HerbertandWilks Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45312789020985,"sku":"KLC-S","price":140.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0776\/0668\/2937\/files\/kowhai-leaf-charm-dangle-earrings-in-sterling-silver-113810.jpg?v=1736968722"},{"product_id":"kowhai-pod-drop-earrings","title":"Kōwhai Pod Drop Earrings","description":"\u003cp\u003eHand-forged Kowhai Pod Drop Earrings on sterling silver ear wires, cast from wax and individually finished — no two pairs are identical. Approximately 11mm pods with a 22mm total drop. Available in sterling silver or caramel bronze. Small batch — limited pairs available from each cast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials: Sterling silver or silicon bronze kōwhai pods, sterling silver ear wires\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProcess: Lost wax cast, hand-worked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePod length: approximately 11mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal drop: approximately 22mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 3.9g per pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFitting: Drop, hook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Natural variation — each pair unique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf not in stock, allow 2–3 weeks for making\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoose Your Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSterling Silver (925) — NZD $140\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 $115.50\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWarm, sculptural, and distinctive. Silicon bronze carries a rich caramel tone that deepens and evolves with wear — no two pairs age the same way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStyle \u0026amp; Inspiration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kōwhai pod is one of those shapes that feels immediately familiar in Aotearoa — the distinctive brown pods that hang from the trees, a quiet nod to the landscape we move through every day. Cast in bronze, the warm tonal match to the natural pod colour makes this piece work — lightweight enough to reach for without thinking, distinctive enough to feel considered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese have become a go-to for meaningful gifting: friends leaving New Zealand who want a wearable piece of home, visitors looking for something authentically Aotearoa, and bronze anniversary gifts (8th and 19th) with real material significance. Wear them alone or pair with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.herbertandwilks.co.nz\/products\/kowhai-pod-bronze-bangle\" title=\"Kōwhai Pod Bronze Bangle\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKōwhai Pod Bronze Bangle\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.herbertandwilks.co.nz\/products\/kowhai-pod-silver-bangle\" title=\"Kōwhai Pod Sterling Silver Bangle\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKowhai Pod Sterling Silver bangle\u003c\/a\u003e for a considered botanical set.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HerbertandWilks Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Caramel Bronze","offer_id":52383922258233,"sku":"KPDE-B","price":115.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sterling Silver (925)","offer_id":52383922291001,"sku":"KPDE-SS","price":140.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0776\/0668\/2937\/files\/Kowhai_Pod_Drop_Earrings.jpg?v=1776722649"},{"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":"kowhai-signet-ring-sterling-silver-citrine","title":"Kowhai Signet Ring – Sterling Silver \u0026 Citrine | Edition of One","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Kowhai Signet Ring is a solid sterling silver (.925) signet ring hand-set with a natural pear-shaped citrine (9mm × 6mm). An Edition of One — this exact ring is ready to ship in size O. The signet face measures approximately 12mm × 8mm with a 2.5mm band width at the back. Comes gift-ready in a ring box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Solid sterling silver (.925)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStone: Natural citrine, pear-shaped, 9mm × 6mm, hand set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFace: ~12mm × 8mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBand width: 2.5mm at back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: O (one size only — Edition of One)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes gift-ready in a ring box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReady to ship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted in New Zealand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Answers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the citrine natural?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — the citrine is a natural gemstone, hand set into the sterling silver face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Citrine a Birthstone?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes! Citrine is the vibrant golden birthstone for November, making this a deeply personal birthday or milestone gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this ready to ship?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — this is an Edition of One and is ready to dispatch immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I wear citrine every day?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — citrine is a practical choice for everyday wear. Remove it during vigorous activity or when working with harsh chemicals to keep the stone and setting in good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStyle \u0026amp; Inspiration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kowhai draws from the same organic, bubble-shaped lineage as the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/selene-signet-ring\"\u003eSelene Signet Ring\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kamahi-signet-ring\"\u003eKamahi Signet Ring\u003c\/a\u003e — intentionally highlighting the soft, fluid marks of the artisan's hands during production. The warm golden tone of the citrine sits naturally against sterling silver, making this a ring that reads as considered and personal rather than decorative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA ring for a milestone, a gift, or simply something made once and made for keeps.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HerbertandWilks Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53348738924857,"sku":"KSR-SS-C-O","price":350.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0776\/0668\/2937\/files\/KowhaiSignetRing_1.jpg?v=1780273351"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0776\/0668\/2937\/collections\/Kowhai_Pod_Drop_Earrings.jpg?v=1788640344","url":"https:\/\/www.herbertandwilks.co.nz\/collections\/kowhai-collection.oembed","provider":"HerbertandWilks Jewellery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}