The Story đź’€
Blending industrial upcycling with organic osteology, these drop earrings turn unexpected elements into high-design Wearable Conservation. At the center of each piece is a solar-whitened American River Otter vertebra, suspended by bright teal insulated copper wire salvaged directly from the internal guts of a discarded printer cable.
The vibrant wire loops smoothly through the natural neural canal of each specimen, capped with artisan fire-torched lampwork glass beads—featuring large-hole metal grommets in a classic European style. Suspended from polished .925 silver-plated circle lever-back findings, this pair fuses raw e-waste recycling, fire-crafted glasswork, and dark natural history design.
The Composition
The Specimen: Field-salvaged American River Otter (Lontra canadensis) vertebrae, salvaged locally in North Port, Florida.
Upcycled Elements: Internal copper wiring salvaged directly from discarded printer cables.
Beads & Accents: Fire-torched lampwork glass European-style beads with large metal grommet cores (one mustard yellow with rose motifs, one deep cobalt blue with floral detail).
The Hardware: Silver crimp ends and .925 silver-plated circle lever-back findings.
Ethical Sourcing: Field-salvaged and studio-purified in North Port, Florida.
Style & Wear
Length: 2.5-inch total drop length.
Feel: Lightweight and balanced; secure closure provided by the circle lever-back findings.
Styling: A distinct statement pair for lovers of upcycled jewelry, oddities, and sustainable eco-art.
The Investment
Curation Price: $22.00
The Legacy: Handcrafted, preserved, and studio-designed in North Port, Florida by professional artist Michele Moore.
Uniqueness: 100% natural osteological specimens paired with salvaged e-waste elements; one of a kind.
