HerbertandWilks Jewellery

Pōhutukawa Leaf Pendant Earrings – Bronze, Sterling Silver & 18ct Gold Plate

$175.00 NZD

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Choose Your Finish Bronze Sterling Silver (.925) 18ct Gold Plate

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

Handcrafted pōhutukawa leaf pendant earrings, cast in bronze, sterling silver, or 18ct gold plate over sterling silver using the lost-wax process. Each leaf form is hand-built in wax and textured to replicate the delicate tracks left by the native leaf miner weevil — no two pairs are ever identical. Sold as a pair. Approx. 50mm drop.

Details

Materials: Bronze with patina / Sterling silver, satin finish / 18ct gold plate over sterling silver
Hooks: Sterling silver
Drop: Approx. 50mm
Process: Lost-wax casting, hand-built and hand-textured wax forms
Collection: Botanical
Made in: Mt Eden, Auckland, NZ

Choose Your Finish

Bronze
Warm and earthy, with a hand-applied green patina that settles into the texture of the leaf. Each pair develops its own character over time.

Sterling Silver (.925)
Cool, quiet, and easy to live in. A finish that settles naturally into your everyday.

18ct Gold Plate
Warm and light-catching. Adds a soft glow without feeling overstated.

Quick Answers

Are these sold as a pair? Yes, always sold as a pair.

Will the bronze patina change over time? Yes — bronze develops a natural patina with wear. You can embrace it or gently polish it back with a soft cloth. See our Bronze Jewellery Care Guide for tips.

Is the texture the same across all three metals? Yes — all three versions share the same hand-textured leaf miner weevil surface detail. The finish varies by metal: patina on bronze, satin on sterling silver, and polished on the gold plate.

Style & Inspiration

On walks around Mt Eden, I often find myself picking up pōhutukawa leaves — drawn to their shape and the tiny imperfections that make each one unique. The leaf miner weevil leaves delicate tracks across the surface that look almost engineered. Each earring captures that detail in metal.

The bronze version develops a rich patina over time, shifting through greens, reds, and warm browns. Sterling silver has a satin finish that catches light without being flashy. The 18ct gold plate brings warmth and occasion — equally at home at a gallery opening or a summer wedding.

Pairs beautifully with the Kōwhai Pod Bangles and other pieces from the Botanical Collection. A meaningful gift for a Bronze Wedding Anniversary, birthday, or anyone who loves New Zealand's native landscape.