• Close-up of bronze kowhai pod drop earrings lying on side showing hand-forged texture and natural patina
  • Woman wearing bronze kowhai pod earrings side profile showing drop length and everyday wearability
  • Bronze kowhai pod drop earrings leaning against lichen-covered branch showing natural New Zealand botanical context
  • Kowhai pod drop earrings on white background tilted to show bronze edge detail and hand-forged thickness
  • Bronze kowhai pod earrings lying on backs in front of lichen-covered branch showing natural patina and texture
  • Sterling silver kowhai pod earrings placed on textured branch, organic botanical design with natural pod form, handcrafted jewellery from New Zealand
  • Sterling silver kowhai pod earrings in hand-beaten bronze bowl, contrasting metal textures highlighting sculptural pod shape
  • Sterling silver kowhai pod earrings leaning together on soft grey background, minimalist botanical earrings with sculptural form
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HerbertandWilks Jewellery

Kowhai Pod Drop Earrings

Kowhai Pod Drop Earrings

$115.50 NZD
$115.50 NZD
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Choose Your Finish

Shipping & Returns

Shipping: We offer tracked courier shipping across Aotearoa New Zealand. Orders are typically dispatched within 2-3 business days (unless marked as 'Made to Order'). Free shipping is available on all NZ orders over $195.

Returns: We want you to love your jewellery. We offer a 7-day return period for an exchange or store credit. Please note that for hygiene reasons, earrings cannot be returned unless they are faulty.

Handmade in Mt Eden, Auckland


Every piece of HerbertandWilks jewellery is hand-sculpted, cast, and finished by Sally in her Mt Eden studio. By choosing handmade, you are supporting local craftsmanship and receiving a piece that carries the subtle, unique marks of the maker's hand—ensuring no two pieces are ever exactly the same.

Jewellery Care Guide

Sterling Silver: Gently polish with a soft jewellery cloth to maintain shine. Silver Care Guide →

Solid Gold (9ct, 14ct, 18ct): Solid gold will not tarnish or peel, but it can gather oils and dust. Soak in warm water with a drop of mild dish soap, then gently scrub with a soft toothbrush to restore its brilliance.

18ct Gold Plate: Avoid water, perfumes, and lotions to preserve the gold layer. Gold Plate Care Guide →

Bronze: Over time, bronze develops a unique vintage patina. Polish to restore brightness or leave to age naturally. Bronze Care Guide →

Gemstones: Clean with a soft, damp cloth. Avoid harsh chemicals or ultrasonic cleaners.
For more detailed tips, visit our Full Care & Sizing FAQ.

Botanical 🖤 Nature distilled in precious metals, textured, tactile, and alive

Hand-forged kōwhai 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.

Key Details

  • Materials: Sterling silver or silicon bronze kōwhai pods, sterling silver ear wires
  • Process: Lost wax cast, hand-worked
  • Pod length: approximately 11mm
  • Total drop: approximately 22mm
  • Weight: 3.9g per pair
  • Fitting: Drop, hook
  • Finish: Natural variation — each pair unique
  • If not in stock, allow 2–3 weeks for making

Choose Your Finish

Sterling Silver (925) — NZD $140
Bright, polished, and classic. Sterling silver develops a gentle patina over time and polishes back to a high shine with a soft cloth.

Caramel Bronze — NZD $115.50
Warm, sculptural, and distinctive. Silicon bronze carries a rich caramel tone that deepens and evolves with wear — no two pairs age the same way.

Style & Inspiration

The 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.

These 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 Kōwhai Pod Bronze Bangle or the Kowhai Pod Sterling Silver bangle for a considered botanical set.

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