Black Oak Necklace
Sterling silver - reclaimed
Acorns from cast - a metal casting process that involves pouring molten metal into a cavity made of sand, where it solidifies
Leaf is hand-forged
Hangs from a sturdy 18” sterling silver chain that can be adjusted to shorter links.
My daughter found the cutest acorns on the ground one day and I knew they would be a perfect cast. Had to add a Black Oak leaf and there you have the Black Oak Necklace.
Note to buyer: The reclaiming process is a bit of a long one. Most of the sterling silver I buy is from well used jewelry that isn't being worn anymore or has been broken. I also buy used sterling silverware. I melt it all down and roll it into sheet and wire. This means that I don't have to buy freshly mined silver that is much easier to work with. Reclaimed pieces cost more because of this extra process. In the end, reclaiming metal for my wares is gratifying and worth it to me. I hope you feel the same. With love.