These beautiful earrings by Michael Michaud is cast in Bronze in a mold made directly from real leaves in order to perfectly capture the plant’s form and texture. Item is brand new and comes in a lovely gift pouch. Ferns have been around since the dawn of time! They first appeared in fossil records that date back to the Devonian period 360 million years ago and have graced the planet ever since. They grow in many different habitats throughout the world and were most popular during the Carboniferous Period (the Age of Ferns) being the dominant part of vegetation. Some ferns are used for food like fiddleheads, in art and for medicinal purposes. Not only do these unassuming environmentally friendly plants stand the test of time, they remove pollutants from the air, remediate contaminated soils and serve as decorative highlights in any space they share.