Aster Cast Bronze Statement Earrings

There are an estimated 180 different species of Aster, varying in different hues of purple, pink, yellow, and white. Part of the same family as Sunflowers, the flower's name comes from the Greek word for "star," due to the shape of the Aster's head. The center of the flower is actually made from tiny, miniature flowers called disc flowers, Asters are often considered a symbol of eternal love, while purple Asters are symbols of wisdom and royalty. Not only are these flowers beautiful and diverse, but bees and butterflies use them as a food source, too!

Materials: Cast bronze with a hand patina finish. Accented with cast glass and a 24k gold finish.

Handcrafted in Bellmore, New York

Michael Michaud began his career at the prestigious Rochester Institute of Technology's school for American craftsmen and graduated in 1980. Over the years, Michael has developed his unique and highly recognizable Michael Michaud Jewelry line. He begins each piece by creating a model from natural elements and then transforms these models into his beautiful jewelry collection. Each exquisitely detailed piece is crafted in the USA, using high quality bronze, sterling silver or gold, and various natural stones and pearls, and cast in bronze using the artisan's special lost wax technique.