STORY BEHIND THE ART

I found this tiny cone on a trail run and was so enamored that I went on a wild goose chase to properly identify it. After diving into a VERY deep internet hole (which may or may not have included google searches such as “teeny tiny pinecone” and “little baby fir cone”) I was successful. Behold! An adolescent conelet of the Pinus Strobus known as the Eastern White Pine. All thanks to a vintage illustration from an obscure forestry database. And of course I couldn’t stop there- once I got an ID, I collected the various growth stages of the cones, from branchlet terminal bud, to yearling cone to ripe mature cone. Conelet. That’s the actual scientific term- could there be a more perfect name?! Clearly, I NEEDED to immortalize it and wear it forever. So, I cast it in sterling silver and simply strung it upon a delicate beaded chain. With such lovely natural intricacies, who needs anything else?

ITEM DETAILS

• .925 Sterling Silver
• Real White Pine adolescent cone foraged by me & cast in sterling
• Each cone measures around 6mm x 12mm
• Strung on an 18" sterling beaded chain
• Tagged with my maker's mark for authenticity
• Handmade in Maine in my home studio

*LISTING TIMELINES* 

READY-TO-SHIP: Your necklace is ready to go and will be shipped to you within 3-4 days.

PRE-ORDER: Once purchased, your necklace will be handcrafted from scratch and shipped to you within 2-3 weeks.

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!

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© The Wild Pine 2024

ABOUT THE ART

Delicate faceted turquoise beads are strung alongside a petite pinecone charm. Each pinecone was foraged atop Rumford Whitecap Mountain in Maine during an autumnal hike last year. I cast the cones in sterling silver and created them into tiny charms, perfect replicas of the real thing, to serve as a true mementos of moments spent outdoors! They pair beautifully with turquoise. This choker is perfect for layering and makes a statement on its own, adjustable from 15"-17."

ITEM DETAILS
-.925 Sterling Silver
-Stamped with my maker's mark for authenticity
-Necklace is 15" and adjusts to 17", secured with a silver lobster clasp.
-Natural Carico Lake Turquoise Beads mined in the US.
-Handmade in Maine in my home studio

*LISTING TIMELINES*

READY-TO-SHIP: Your earrings are ready to go and will be shipped to you within 3-4 days.

PRE-ORDER: Once purchased, your earrings will be handcrafted from scratch and shipped to you within 1-2 weeks.

ABOUT THE STONES
CARICO LAKE: The Carico Lake mine is located in Lander County, Nevada. It is located near on the since dried up lake bed of Carico Lake, of which comes it's modern name. In it's history, the mine also has been known as the Aurora Mine and the Stone Cabin Mine. The turquoise emanating from this mine ranges from light green to a bright sky blue blue; it's host rock of limonite creates a light matrix. Although today the Carico Lake mine is one the largest turquoise mines in Nevada, high-grade turquoise from this mine is still fairly uncommon, making the stones in these earrings highly collectible and sought after.

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 2024