'Moss ball' earrings - silver

Containing hand-cut pieces of real preserved moss, lichen, and fungi, these earrings capture all the sparkle of a river in dappled sunlight, and are reminiscent of the camera lens flare that causes the little orbs that appear in stunning photos of sunlit landscapes.

Lichens are not a single organism, but fungi and algae/cyanobacteria working together. They have been used by humans for thousands of years to dye natural materials, form bases for perfumes, and as food. Lichens also provide shelter for tiny invertebrates, and nesting material for bird and mammal species.

Each glass orb-shaped vial is approximately 1.5cm in height, with a resin-sealed gold or silver coloured cap to create an air tight environment inside. Earring hooks with silicone earring backs provide a secure fit with a gentle swing to the earrings to create movement.

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This item will arrive on a recyclable unbleached paper-based display card as standard.

If gift wrapping is selected, the items will arrive in a recyclable unbleached paper-based box with a sponge insert, wrapped in tissue paper, and sealed with a sticker. Please reuse or recycle packaging wherever possible. 

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Due to the varying export restrictions, any items containing plant material cannot be sent outside of the UK.

Great care has been taken to ensure quality and desiccation, but as with all natural items, the colours may fade if exposed to prolonged periods of sunlight.
Please note: the contents of each pair of earrings will vary slightly per batch, and colours may differ depending on the device the product is viewed from

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