No two pieces made this way are ever quite the same, and that starts right back at the wax. Mitsuro Hikime is an ancient Japanese technique where warm wax is stretched by hand, slowly and repeatedly, until it settles into fine lines and ridges of its own accord, the kind of detail that can't be carved or planned in advance. Because the wax behaves a little differently every time, each piece that comes from it is genuinely one of a kind. These earrings carry that same individual character.
For the lush broad leaf, the hand-stretched wax was shaped into a broad textured leaf, tapering to a fine point at both ends. Once the wax forms were right, they were cast in sterling silver and finished in soft white silver, with polished highlights along the edges where the light catches.
They're wonderfully light to wear, with all the texture and character of the collection in a small, everyday piece.
Details:
Style: Broad, tapering leaf shape
Inspiration: The fine, pointed form of a leaf
Technique: Mitsuro Hikime, hand-formed in wax, then cast
Materials: Solid sterling silver, soft white finish with polished highlights
Length: 6.5cm
Width: 1cm
Handmade: In the UK studio, one off, never repeated
As this is a one-of-a-kind, once it’s gone, it’s gone. If you'd like a similar leaf design made to different measurements, get in touch to discuss a bespoke commission.
A lovely gift for someone who loves nature, individuality, and jewellery with real story behind it.
No two pieces made this way are ever quite the same, and that starts right back at the wax. Mitsuro Hikime is an ancient Japanese technique where warm wax is stretched by hand, slowly and repeatedly, until it settles into fine lines and ridges of its own accord, the kind of detail that can't be carved or planned in advance. Because the wax behaves a little differently every time, each piece that comes from it is genuinely one of a kind. These earrings carry that same individual character.
For the lush broad leaf, the hand-stretched wax was shaped into a broad textured leaf, tapering to a fine point at both ends. Once the wax forms were right, they were cast in sterling silver and finished in soft white silver, with polished highlights along the edges where the light catches.
They're wonderfully light to wear, with all the texture and character of the collection in a small, everyday piece.
Details:
Style: Broad, tapering leaf shape
Inspiration: The fine, pointed form of a leaf
Technique: Mitsuro Hikime, hand-formed in wax, then cast
Materials: Solid sterling silver, soft white finish with polished highlights
Length: 6.5cm
Width: 1cm
Handmade: In the UK studio, one off, never repeated
As this is a one-of-a-kind, once it’s gone, it’s gone. If you'd like a similar leaf design made to different measurements, get in touch to discuss a bespoke commission.
A lovely gift for someone who loves nature, individuality, and jewellery with real story behind it.
