An encapsulation of the precious moment before a rose opens to full bloom, the Rosette charm holds the promise of fullness and growth that comes with the first occasions of blush amongst a green spring.
The rosettes are permanently fixed to our durable and easy-to-use Round Clicker Hoops.
Materials
Available in 14k Yellow Gold. The rosette charms are red branch coral or mother of pearl recycled from antique jewelry.
Coral has been cherished in jewelry for over 25,000 years. In Greek mythology, red coral was believed to be the petrified blood of Medusa, spreading into the sea after her death at the hands of Perseus. In Ancient Rome, it was used as a protective talisman against the evil eye, especially for children, and continues to be worn today as a symbol of luck.
All of our coral is repurposed from vintage jewelry, giving it new life and meaning.
Coral has a hardness of 3 to 4 on the Mohs scale, making it relatively soft and prone to scratching. This softness requires careful handling, especially when used in jewelry, to maintain its beauty over time.
Detail: Monna Vanna, Dante Gabriel Rossetti, 1866
Mother of pearl
Nacre
Nacre, often known as mother-of-pearl, is the iridescent inner layer found in the shells of certain mollusks, including oysters and abalones. This naturally occurring material is composed of microscopic layers of aragonite and conchiolin, which give it a unique, shimmering sheen. Nacre has been valued for centuries for its soft, lustrous glow, making it a popular choice in jewelry, buttons, and decorative objects. Its delicate play of light, often featuring shades of white, cream, pink, and blue, makes each piece of nacre truly one of a kind.
Nacre has a hardness of around 2.5 to 4.5 on the Mohs scale, making it relatively soft and susceptible to scratching.
Cross section of a Nautilus, showing its logarithmic spiral and pearly white Nacre
Extended Holiday Returns
Items purchased through the end of 2024 will be eligible for returns until January 14th, as long as they are in unworn condition and otherwise satisfy our returns policy.
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We accept timely return of unworn jewelry for store credit, or a refund minus a small restocking fee.
We work with a range of metals in our studio to service a variety of styles, price points, and skin sensitivities. Explore our Metals Encyclopedia to get to know your jewelry.
