Handcut Silver eucaluptus leaf with 4mm CZ.  The silver is textured to mirror the subtle veinging of a leaf giving a soft and delicate look. The edges are highly polished creating a contrast of finishes.
 
approx 1.7cm x 1.7cm
4mm CZ stone
gold filled setting and jumpring. Gold filled is a solid layer os 14ct gold permanently bonded to a base metal such as brass.  It is very hard wearing and will not rub off unlike gold plate and is commonly used as a economical alternative to pure gold.
sterling silver 17.5" (44.5cm) chain