Indian Cut Stone Leaf Spray Earrings

Two slender vines of amber leaf-shaped stones twist down on hooks.

This cut mixed stone leaf spray earrings is from India, and is contemporary. Leaf and spray motifs are a common subject in jewelry design, using small cut stones arranged to suggest a branch or cluster of foliage. Long earrings in the shape of curving stems with tiny pointed, faceted stones set along the sides like leaves. The stones range from honey to deep cognac and the stems zigzag from a small coil above the hook. It is 1.5 inches long.

A tiny orchard, hung from the ear at the slight angle of spring.