Oak leaf tie pin handmade from sterling silver

This oak leaf tie pin has been lovingly crafted by hand from recycled sterling silver, and measures 15mm wide and 32mm high. It’s made from 1mm sterling silver sheet which has been etched before being cut out by hand. The edges are then smoothed using files and emery paper before I use parallel pliers to give the leaf it’s shape. A 9mm pin is soldered on the back which is then work hardened. The piece is then polished and is sent to you in a box made from 80% recycled cardboard.

All my jewellery is handmade so therefore may differ slightly to the photos, all sizes are approximate. Please get in touch if you have any queries.

Over the past couple of years I have been trying to make my jewellery as eco friendly as possible, All the silver sheet and silver chains which I now purchase are made from 100% recycled material (recycled silver is of equal in quality to unrecycled silver), unfortunately some findings aren’t currently made from recycled silver. I have also revamped my packaging and moved away from plastic ‘satin’ pouches and gift boxes which were previously shipped half way around the world to get to me. I now make small pillow boxes inhouse from 80% recycled card, I know this is less glamourous than my previous packaging but it is much better for the environment. The only plastic left in the packaging is the small bag which my jewellery is sealed in to prevent the silver from tarnishing, when I’ve found a suitable alternative and used up my current supply of bags then these will be replaced too. Any bubble wrap/padding used when posting my jewellery is reused and not purchased new.