Cast bronze with a hand patina finish accented with a 24k gold finish. These 1 inch by 0.5 inch earrings are cast in bronze, boasting a hand patina finish. His attention to intricate detail results in true to nature, botanical jewelry. Made by creating molds directly from botanical elements in a process similar to lost-wax casting. He uses an actual leaf, branch, or flower in place of the wax model. A mold is created around the botanical element and, as it is heated, the plant matter burns away and leaves behind a beautifully detailed mold of itself. Michael Michaud Jewelry is renowned for its beauty and workmanship and is featured in the finest museums, galleries, and specialty retailers around the world. Many collections are commissioned by leading museums such as The Victoria & Albert Museum, The Art Institute of Chicago, The National Gallery of Art, and the Château de Versailles.