Willow Pollen Earrings - Nature Jewelry

These unusual earrings are inspired by the intricate shape of willow tree pollen. The hard outer coat of a pollen grain makes it robust enough to survive transport by wind, water and insects, but when it lands on the pistil of a flower, it willingly gives up its genetic material to fertilize the flower ovules. Unfortunately, pollen grains are also highly allergenic to many humans, as springtime hay fever sufferers well know.

Earrings do not ship from Shapeways with hooks. You will need to purchase and attach the hooks yourself. Each earring measures 1cm below the loop and weighs approximately 3.9g.