catbrier thorn necklace
This glinting thorn necklace pendant is cast from a Catbrier thorn - a determined and tenacious climbing vine that forms dense thickets when left to its own devices.
NATURAL HISTORY
Smilax rotundifolia
Catbriers, also known as greenbriers, are a tenacious climbing vine that reaches out with tendrils to grow and spread into dense thickets when left to its own devices. The plant blooms with small yellow-green flowers in May and June. Although catbriers cause trouble for gardeners they are an important native species and their berries feed black bears, bluebirds and sparrows and deer feed on their leaves.
Greenbriers take their name from the Greek myth of Crocus and Smilax. Crocus, a mortal man, fell in love with the nymph Smilax and was transformed into a flower and Smilax, the woodland nymph, was transformed into a brambly vine.
METAPHOR
Tenacity and love. The feeling of a summer morning before the heat arrives.
MATERIALS + DETAILS
thorn pendant is approximately .47 x .12 inches | 12 x 3 mm
recycled sterling silver / Recycled 14k yellow gold pendant with recycled, oxidized sterling silver chain / Recycled 14k yellow gold
1.1 mm cable chain with spring clasp
available chain length: 18 inches | 45.7 mm
Each and every piece of Thicket jewelry is carefully made by hand in Thicket's studio and production can take 1-2 weeks before your order is ready to ship.
Quality
Thicket jewelry is carefully made by hand, one piece at a time, by designer Rebecca Perea-Kane using traditional metalsmithing techniques. You can learn more about Rebecca and the process right here. Pieces are designed and crafted to be of heirloom quality.
Thicket will clean, re-oxidize and repair your Thicket jewelry at any point in its lifetime (which will be long!). Email hello@shopthicket.com or send a message if you have a piece in need of some love.
Care
Thicket jewelry is meant to be worn and loved but it's always advisable to remove jewelry before exercising, swimming and using harsh chemicals such as cleaning solutions. If you use your hands for work or for other pursuits like gardening or cooking, it's also a good idea to remove rings and bracelets. (And if the piece includes a set diamond you will definitely want to take it off for any activity where it may experience any impacts!)
You can clean your jewelry at home with a soft jewelry cloth or with a gentle soap and a soft toothbrush. If your piece includes oxidized sterling silver avoid vigorous polishing to preserve the darkened finish.
If your piece is set with a diamond it is important to regularly inspect it to be sure the diamond is secure and that there is no movement of the stone in the setting.
If you have any questions about the care of your jewelry get in touch!
Shipping
Orders are shipped via USPS and you will receive tracking information as soon as your order is on its way. Standard orders are shipped via USPS Ground Advantage, Expedited orders are shipped via USPS Priority, and Express orders are shipped via USPS Priority Express. Thicket cannot guarantee delivery by specific dates!
International orders are shipped via your choice of USPS First Class International or UPS Worldwide Saver Express.
Returns
We want you to love your Thicket jewelry! If you don't for any reason we offer returns or exchanges on orders purchased directly from Thicket within 30 days of purchase. Holiday orders placed from November 10th 2024 onward will have until January 6th 2025, or 30 days, for returns and exchanges (whichever comes later).
You can return your product for store credit, a different product, or a refund to the original payment method. Thicket offers free return shipping for store credit and exchanges. The cost of return shipping for refunds to the original method of payment will be deducted from your refund. Please note that returns and exchanges are not available for custom work and gift cards.