The beauty of Rice 16" Adjustable Necklace is in the details. The shape and texture of rice plants stay recognizable, turning a familiar bit of nature into wearable art. Michael Michaud creates his molds directly from real leaves, branches and flowers, using a process related to lost-wax casting. The original plant matter disappears in the heat, but its veins, edges and surface detail remain in the finished form. It is the kind of piece that rewards a closer look, with the craftsmanship serving the plant rather than overpowering it. Each one is handcrafted in New York. Bronze.