Ginkgo Wire Earrings captures ginkgo leaves with the tiny irregularities and organic detail that make Michael Michaud's botanical jewelry feel so true to nature. Instead of sculpting nature from memory, Michaud works from the real thing. Botanical specimens are used to create the mold itself, preserving the little twists, veins and imperfections that make each design feel alive. Handcrafted in New York, the finished design feels distinctive while keeping the easy, organic quality of the original plant. Michaud's botanical collections have also been commissioned by major museums, including the Victoria & Albert Museum and the National Gallery of Art. Bronze with gold accents.