Golden Witch Hazel
Golden Witch Hazel
Earrings #CEP2315
3.25” Length
Unlimited Edition
part of the Garland Collection
Materials: Naturally aromatic 8mm sandalwood rounds, Arizona-mined turquoise stone crosses, hand-crafted 8mm whitewood rounds from the Philippines, and vibrant green African wood oval beads are all linked by 18 ga. golden wire loops, and suspend from gold plated stainless steel ear hooks. Full length top to bottom is 3.25” (including hook).
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Profile: Witch hazel (hamamelis virginiana), also called “winterbloom,” is a small tree with fragrant flowers often used as a natural remedy to reduce swelling and soothe the skin. The name has its origins in the Old English term wice, meaning “pliant” or “bendable,” and some say that the use of twigs as divining rods by dowsers may also have had influence on the choice of the term “witch.”
Each of the materials selected for this design has a place in the healing process, whether physical or visual, like a little stack of remedies:
Natural golden sandalwood (santalum album), known for its distinctively soft creamy/woody/milky scent, is full of antioxidants and has a long standing spiritual history linked to clarity and calm, used in everything from incense to perfume.
Turquoise’s history runs deep, with the distinctive green/blue color coming from elements of copper and iron. The name derived from the french «pierre turquoise » around the 13th century, when Persian turquoise was brought to Europe via Turkey. A naturally calming stone, it can induce internal serenity and lift depleted spirits.
The Philippine Wild Mamalis tree (pittosporum pentandrum blanco) has long glossy leaves, creamy white orange-scented flowers, and the wood grows white in color naturally. The leaves, flowers, fruit and bark have a history of use as remedies and general antidotes for a range of issues including childbirth and prolonged illness.
Africa has a long, rich history of beads — from use as currency to symbols of social status to discovery in abundance at ancient burial sites. The vibrant green color of these oblong wood beads lifts the mood and ties this soothing little “totem” together.
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View the Silver Totem d’Oiseau Earrings, an “extended” version with shell birds in silver metal.
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