Lady’s Slipper (Purple), Handmade Copper Earrings

Description

This design is inspired by Minnesota’s state flower, the Lady’s Slipper. I grew up in Minnesota, and it always felt like a special moment when I spotted one in the forest. They always seemed a little elusive to me. I created these earrings to reflect the distinctive shape of this woodland orchid and the way it grows tucked into the forests and wetlands of the North.

The Lady’s Slipper is a rare and protected wildflower, known for its distinctive bloom and the way it grows deep in northern forests. Often called the moccasin flower, it has long been recognized in Native traditions and is also a sign of a healthy woodland habitat.

These earrings are a nod to the wild places I remember from growing up in Minnesota. A piece for anyone who feels a connection to those northern woods and the flowers that grow there.

The exclusive purple-flash patina gracefully transitions from vibrant purples to mesmerizing blues and shimmers with iridescence.

I sealed the front of the earrings with a metal sealer to help protect the color. Over time, the nickel free ear wires and other metal parts will naturally develop their own patina.

They measure 1” long (1.5” with wire drop length) and 0.5” wide.