About this Product
Inspired by the way autumn higanbana (spider lilies) cover the forest ground in a sea of flames, these delicate flowers stand on single, unadorned stems.
A single pair contains 8 flowers, 48 petals, and 16 anthers, each of which is individually shaped, coated in resin, cured, sealed, and polished before assembly. Made through an extremely labor intensive process, these elegant dangles will add a touch of nature's unusual beauty to any occasion.
ABOUT THE COLLECTION
The higanbana (red spider lily) is a flower with more than 1,000 names. Blooming around the autumn equinox (September to October), these flowers emerge from the soil like flames licking from glowing embers. Perhaps unusually, the red flowers emerge before their leaves, with spindly petals curling in as threadlike anthers reach up and out. Ships passing in the night, the flowers and leaves never meet. Shooting from the ground like red flames, blooming higanbana ignite the forest floor and welcome the birth of the autumn harvest.
MATERIALS
Resin, 14K gold filled hooks, stems, anthers, chains, and jump rings. Except for the petals, the entire piece will be made with 14K gold filled wire, making it extremely unlikely to tarnish, best for daily wear, and suitable for those with mild skin sensitivities.
Chiisai Leaf
Meet the Maker
Hello! My name is Laurie and I'm an Asian American. Thank you so much for visiting Chiisai Leaf (a combination of Japanese, “tiny” and English, “leaf”). Having grown up largely in desert climates, I’ve always wished that flowers and foliage would last just a bit longer. Delicate petals and fresh buds seemed to last hours rather than weeks, and their quick wilting always left me with a sense of empty longing.
Chiisai Leaf was born from my desire to slow time and let, “Nature’s first green” last forever. Seasons may be fleeting, but Chiisai Leaf pieces will bloom always, letting you wear nature close to your heart.
Each piece is one of a kind, nature inspired, and made with special attention to details. Imagined by a feeling, season, or plant, each piece is carefully designed to translate a little bit of the natural world into your daily life. I hope my pieces can bring you some peace and joy in your day!
How it’s Made
A single pair contains 8 flowers, 48 petals, and 16 anthers, each of which is individually shaped, coated in resin, cured, sealed, and polished before assembly. Made through an extremely labor intensive process, these elegant dangles will add a touch of nature's unusual beauty to any occasion.
Shop Policies
- WEAR WITH CARE
Please treat your wearable art delicately. Although each piece has been made with stability in mind, please remember that the nature of each petal is delicate and thin. Use caution with particularly thin petals and stamen as they may be bent out of place if handled carelessly. Some parts and closures are extremely tiny (0.5 - 2mm), and therefore prone to breakage with pulling or strong force. - TARNISH OVER TIME
Most metals will naturally tarnish over time - particularly gold plated jewelry and sterling silver. Please keep in mind that some plating may fade after a year of regular wear and proper care, but results vary depending on the individual items and the manufacturing processes. To extend the life of your jewelry and avoid tarnish for as long as possible, wipe down the hardware with an isopropyl dipped cotton swab/ball/cloth and dry after each ware. Storing pieces in a plastic bag with anti-tarnish strips or silica packets will help slow tarnish and prolong the life of your jewerly.
- CLEANING
To clean the hardware (metal parts) on your jewelry, dip a cotton swab in isopropyl/rubbing alcohol and gently wipe the piece. For the hardware only, a soft damp towel or cotton swap dipped in dilute, mild dish soap/water may be used. Do not use soap/water on resin parts. Silver hardware may be gently polished to remove tarnish, but take care not to polish any resin or stones as silver polishing cloths often contain mild abrasives.
- STORAGE
Store pieces out of direct sunlight and away from extreme temperatures. Keep in a clean and dry place. Tarnish can be slowed by storing jewelry with anti-tarnish strips and/or oxygen absorbing packets or silica packets. Prolonged sun exposure will cause colors to fade, including some metals.
- COSMETICS, LOTIONS, & OTHER CHEMICALS
Jewelry should only be worn after washing, applying makeup, hair spray, gels, lotions, or perfumes. Avoid using chemicals, solvents, jewelry cleaners, or aerosol products near the earrings as the chemicals may cause clouding on the resin, or cause the plating to wear off.
- WATER
Do not wear pieces while swimming or showering. Chlorine and shower goods may damage the resin and metals, particularly gold plated and silver items.
- REPAIRS & RETURNS
If you receive the incorrect piece, or in the event that the hardware on your piece breaks, tarnishes, or contains a defect, please reach out within 30 days with accompanying photos of the pieces. I'm always happy to help and we can work out a solution together. If you purchased a gold plated piece and the ear wire has tarnished from frequent wear, it may be possible to upgrade or replace the wire.
- SHIPPING
US
domestic orders will arrive between 5-7 business days and are shipped with tracking. International orders may arrive anywhere between 1-4 weeks depending on the country, and will also ship with tracking. If your tracking number is not updating with a location, please note that it can take up to 24-48 hours from initially scanning the parcels, to updating the tracking numbers once the package is posted.
