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Rebecca Fragola’s Leaf wedding ring is handmade from a natural leaf cast in 14-karat gold ($350). AdriaticJewelry.com
Two weeks ago, we gave our readers the first peek at a new crop of naturalistic designs that have come to market recently, and now we have more bounty to share.
So many designers find their inspiration in the fields and forests where leaves, twigs and vines create beautiful art. Capturing these flora in gold and gems is a joy for the maker and for the many wearers, who feel a personal connection to these natural forms.
Here are 16 more jewels that celebrate the glory of Mother Nature.
Rebecca Fragola’s Leaf wedding ring is handmade from a natural leaf cast in 14-karat gold ($350). AdriaticJewelry.com
This tiny two-leaf signet ring in 14-karat yellow gold with a hand-engraved initial by Lori McLean is delicate and meaningful ($460). LoriMcLean.com
Joely Rae’s Olive Branch necklace is sweet and viney in 14-karat white gold with diamonds ($625). JoelyRae.com
This 14-karat gold “Leafs Twig” band is hand-carved by Anat Kaplan ($780). AnoukJewelry.com
Inspired by lilies and made in Judi Powers’ signature petite minimalist style, these 18-karat green gold studs have a matte finish and flush-set 1 mm chrome tourmalines ($825). JudiPowersJewelry.com
Three sinuous twig branches are woven in an asymmetric pattern, symbolizing unity and strength in this unconventional 14-karat gold band by Sofia Kaman ($850). SofiaKaman.com
Geralyn Sheridan’s “Willow Tree Vine” ring sports a naturally beautiful texture in 14-karat gold with a bezel-set chocolate diamond ($1,400).
Sarah Graham’s Oak Leaf pendant is made in 18-karat yellow gold with white diamonds on an oxidized sterling silver chain ($1,730). SarahGraham.com
Another from Sarah Graham, the “Manzanita Stick” pendant makes a bold statement in oxidized cobalt chrome with white diamonds on an 18-karat yellow gold “Wheat” chain ($1,985). SarahGraham.com
Karen Karch’s delicate ring is studded with bezel-set diamonds crossing one another on opposite sides. The ring is shown here in hand-textured 18-karat rose gold with a mix of black and white diamonds ($2,200). KarenKarch.com
Lika Behar’s drop pendant drapes 24-karat gold vines around Sleeping Beauty turquoise ($2,750). LikaBehar.com
These hand-carved bangles were inspired by a washed-up twig picked up on a distant shore by designer Delphine Leymarie. They are made in reclaimed 18-karat rose, white or yellow gold ($3,340 each) or reclaimed silver ($249 each). DelphineLeymarie.com
This diamond and gold Bamboo cuff bracelet is crafted in 18-karat yellow gold with Anne Sportun’s signature “stardust” texture. The eight sticks are set with diamonds ($11,240). AnneSportun.com
Penny Preville pays nature homage with this 18-karat white gold diamond Leaf bangle ($12,995). PennyPreville.com
Wrapped leaf cuff in 18-karat yellow gold with 45 scattered surface-set diamonds by Barbara Heinrich ($13,280) BarbaraHeinrichStudio.com
Diane Kordas channels Mother Nature with this diamond Vine choker in 18-karat black gold ($13,860). DianeKordasJewellery.com
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