The beauty of Rosemary Dainty 16" Pendant Necklace is in the details. The shape and texture of rosemary sprigs 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. The result is handcrafted in New York and feels less like a botanical motif and more like a tiny piece of nature you can wear. 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.