ABOUT THE ART:
The Tamarack Pine Pendant captures the essence of my favorite season in my favorite place. It has been absolutely spectacular this year- the changing oak and maple leaves seem even more vibrant than in years past, with even the forest floor foliage showcasing spectacular color shifts, celebrating change and the harvest. This talisman features a bold cut of Ocean Jasper, replete with hues of ochre, teal and green, mirroring the autumnal landscape. On its reverse is a hand cut pine tree silhouette and a dangling hemlock cone cast from the real thing
ITEM DETAILS:

• .925 Sterling Silver
• Stamped with my maker's mark for authenticity
• Hangs on a 22-24" Sterling Silver Chain with a lobster clasp.
• High Grade Ocean Jasper 
• Dangling Cast Hemlock cone and cypress frond charm
• Handmade in my Maine home studio 

A NOTE ON WEAR:
I have chosen high quality materials to create a piece of artful jewelry that will last a lifetime. Although crafted with the adventurous spirit in mind, please take care while wearing my pieces as natural stones can be delicate. To prolong the life of your piece, I suggest you remove it while swimming, hiking, rock climbing, cliff jumping, skydiving or whatever other crazy and rigorous adventure you find yourself on!

STAY IN TOUCH:
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*THIS IS A PREORDER LISTING* 

Once purchased, your earrings will be handcrafted from scratch and shipped to you within 2-3 weeks! Guaranteed to ship to arrive in time for Christmas.

 ✨Chanterelle Studs: Simple little mushroom studs crafted for chanterelle enthusiasts, fungi foragers, and mycologists! Made with the forest wanderer in mind, these beauties go with everything- and are affordable too!

ITEM DETAILS:

• .925 Sterling Silver, marked to ensure authenticity
• Two unique hand carved chanterelles
  
• Secured with a sterling silver ear nut
• Handmade in Maine in my home studio

A NOTE ON WEAR:
I have chosen high quality materials to create a piece of artful jewelry that will last a lifetime. Although crafted with the adventurous spirit in mind, please take care while wearing my pieces as natural stones can be delicate. To prolong the life of your piece, I suggest you remove it while swimming, hiking, rock climbing, cliff jumping, skydiving or whatever other crazy and rigorous adventure you find yourself on!

STAY IN TOUCH:
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Email: thewildpine@gmail.com

© The Wild Pine 2023

 ✨Mushroom medallion: a simple and magnificent mushroom medal crafted for chanterelle enthusiasts, fungi foragers, and mycologists! Made with the forest wanderer in mind, this beaut goes with everything- and are affordable too!

ITEM DETAILS:

• .925 Sterling Silver, marked to ensure authenticity
• Unique hand carved Chanterelle mushroom surrounded by a cast twig frame
  
• Hangs on a 20" beaded chain and extends to 22".
• Handmade in Maine in my home studio

A NOTE ON WEAR:
I have chosen high quality materials to create a piece of artful jewelry that will last a lifetime. Although crafted with the adventurous spirit in mind, please take care while wearing my pieces as natural stones can be delicate. To prolong the life of your piece, I suggest you remove it while swimming, hiking, rock climbing, cliff jumping, skydiving or whatever other crazy and rigorous adventure you find yourself on!

STAY IN TOUCH:
Want to see a look into a day in the life at The Wild Pine?
Check out my wild metalsmithing adventure:

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Email: thewildpine@gmail.com

© The Wild Pine 2023

STORY BEHIND THE ART

Wear a piece of history!

As you well know, I am absolutely enamored with the place we call home. New England not only is home to stunning wilderness landscapes, but also imbued with a rich history. I love learning about yesteryear, specifically how nature & the past coincide. In my spare time, I enjoy seeking inspiration through perusing various articles & books on the subject. This summer, I happened upon an exciting revelation: the very first coinage used in early North America bore a favorite familiar symbol…THE PINE TREE!

Once my interest was peaked by pine, I delved deep, learning that the very first coins EVER used in the English-American colonies were the Pine Tree Shillings of New England. They were created & commissioned in 1652 by the Massachusetts General Court. These simple silver coins were hand struck by a hammer using a hand carved mold. Each featured an elaborate pine design & intricate border that read “New England Masathvsets.” English coins always featured an image of a king, but these replaced that image with a pine: a symbol of the land & newfound freedom. The Pine Tree Shillings were were the primary minted currency from 1667-1682! The last photo is an original coin found in Paul Revere’s time capsule that was placed under the Old State House in Boston in 1795, & opened in 2014. How neat is that?!

As soon as I learned about these, I was inspired beyond belief & knew they had to become jewelry. I created these commemorative medallions based if of these coins, but with my own spin: ample texture, simple bails & a bit of whimsy.

The larger XII twelve pence medallion hangs upon a 22” decorative chain, with the III three pence coin on a 18” beaded chain. Emblems made to remember, layer & adorn. I can hardly contain my excitement for these, as they’ve been a long time in the making. Wearable pieces of New England’s rich history, from my hands to yours. ✨

ITEM DETAILS

• .925 Sterling Silver
• Coins measure 1.5cm and 2cm in diameter respectively
• Small Coin Strung on an 18" sterling beaded chain
• Large Coin Strung on a 20" sterling decorative chain for layering.
• Tagged with my maker's marks for authenticity
• Handmade in Maine in my home studio

A NOTE ON WEAR
I have chosen high quality materials to create a piece of artful jewelry that will last a lifetime. Although crafted with the adventurous spirit in mind, please take care while wearing my pieces as natural stones can be delicate. To prolong the life of your piece, I suggest you remove it while swimming, hiking, rock climbing, cliff jumping, skydiving or whatever other crazy and rigorous adventure you find yourself on!

STAY IN TOUCH
Want to see a look into a day in the life at The Wild Pine?
Check out my wild metalsmithing adventure:

Instagram: @thewildpine
Email: thewildpine@gmail.com

© The Wild Pine 2023

*THIS IS A PREORDER LISTING* 

Once purchased, your necklace will be handcrafted from scratch and shipped to you within 2-3 weeks, just in time for Christmas!

ABOUT THE ART

The Pinecone Charm Choker 🌲

Introducing the newest piece in the pinecone fleet: A beautiful hybrid between my charm chokers & Conelet necklaces. I wanted to create a piece that displayed my favorite foraged fir findings in New England; one that I could wear 24/7, would accompany me on every adventure & serve as a conversation starter (anything to nerd out over pine tree species together!)

Each choker features real Eastern White Pine & Red Pine Conelets (the young buds that mature into cones) cast in Sterling Silver and strung upon a rugged yet feminine chain, adjustable 15”-17.” The tiny pinecones were found & foraged atop mountains in Maine, New Hampshire & Massachusetts. (Rumford Whitecap in the Winter, North Kinsman in the Summer & Mt. Greylock in the Spring to be precise!) A true New England pinecone trifecta!

ITEM DETAILS
-.925 Sterling Silver
-Stamped with my maker's mark for authenticity
-Thick 15" Sterling Silver Chain with a lobster clasp that extends to 17"
-Five hearty sterling cast pinecones foraged in NH, MA & ME
-Handmade in Maine in my home studio

A NOTE ON WEAR
I have chosen high quality materials to create a piece of artful jewelry that will last a lifetime. Although crafted with the adventurous spirit in mind, please take care while wearing my pieces as natural stones can be delicate. To prolong the life of your piece, I suggest you remove it while swimming, hiking, rock climbing, cliff jumping, skydiving or whatever other crazy and rigorous adventure you find yourself on!

STAY IN TOUCH
Want to see a look into a day in the life at The Wild Pine?
Check out my wild metalsmithing adventure:

Instagram: @thewildpine
Email: thewildpine@gmail.com

© The Wild Pine 2023