The Joan Embery Collection – Michele's Wearable Art https://www.micheleswearableart.com Handcrafted Jewelry Inspired by Nature Sun, 21 Jan 2024 22:06:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.1 Medium Africal Elephant https://www.micheleswearableart.com/product/medium-african-elephant/ Thu, 26 Oct 2017 22:59:55 +0000 https://www.micheleswearableart.com/?post_type=product&p=2862 This smaller version of the African elephant pendant lacks nothing in detail.  Cast in Sterling Silver  it measures 1-1/8 inch in length. Also available in 14 carat gold - please contact us for pricing.  (choker sold separately.) Because each piece is individually cast please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. Fast Fact: The ears of the African elephant radiate heat to keep them cool.  They are fond of water and love to splash themselves in it which is often followed by spraying themselves with a protective coating of dust. ]]> This smaller version of the African elephant pendant lacks nothing in detail.  Cast in Sterling Silver  it measures 1-1/8 inch in length. Also available in 14 carat gold - please contact us for pricing.  (choker sold separately.) Because each piece is individually cast please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. Fast Fact: The ears of the African elephant radiate heat to keep them cool.  They are fond of water and love to splash themselves in it which is often followed by spraying themselves with a protective coating of dust. ]]> Kudu https://www.micheleswearableart.com/product/kudu-2/ Sat, 07 Oct 2017 19:39:02 +0000 https://www.micheleswearableart.com/?post_type=product&p=1272 The spiral horns of the Kudu easily distinguish them from other members of the antelope species. Although massive, the horns are absolutely breathtaking and this Sterling Silver pendant certainly does justice to this unique feature of the Kudu . Measuring at approximately 2-1/4 inches in length you will get many compliments on this piece. Available also in 14 carat gold - please contact us for pricing.  (Choker sold separately.) Because each piece is individually cast please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. Fast Facts:   Native to the savannas of Africa Kudu will often run away when threatened rather than fight.  They are great kickers and good jumpers - capable of clearing a 5 foot fence from a standing start.   Humans, predators such as big cats, wild dogs, hyenas and pythons, and diseases like rinderpest virus and rabies are threats to the Kudu. ]]> ]]> American Quarter Horse https://www.micheleswearableart.com/product/american-quarter-horse-2/ Sat, 07 Oct 2017 19:17:09 +0000 https://www.micheleswearableart.com/?post_type=product&p=1269 This Sterling Silver pendant captures the pure beauty of the horse.  Measuring 1-3/4 inches in length this piece will attract a lot of attention.  Available also in 14 carat gold - please contact us for pricing. (Choker sold separately.) Because each piece is individually cast please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. Fast Facts: Mankind started domesticating horses around 4000 BC.  The Przewalski's Horse is the only remaining true wild horse.  Horses have a strong fight-or-flight instinct and this need to flee from predators in the wild enables horses to sleep both standing up and lying down, ]]>

This Sterling Silver pendant captures the pure beauty of the horse.  Measuring 1-3/4 inches in length this piece will attract a lot of attention.  Available also in 14 carat gold – please contact us for pricing. (Choker sold separately.) Because each piece is individually cast please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery.

Fast Facts: Mankind started domesticating horses around 4000 BC.  The Przewalski’s Horse is the only remaining true wild horse.  Horses have a strong fight-or-flight instinct and this need to flee from predators in the wild enables horses to sleep both standing up and lying down,

]]> Seagull https://www.micheleswearableart.com/product/seagull-3/ Tue, 28 Feb 2017 03:17:21 +0000 https://www.micheleswearableart.com/?post_type=product&p=645 These lovely Sterling Silver seagulls are suspended from French wires by attaching the bales to the end of the wings so one to imagine the playful nature of these birds as they soar through the sky. Available also in 14k gold - please contact us for pricing. Because each piece is individually cast please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. Fast Facts: Gulls, the larger species in particular, are resourceful, inquisitive and intelligent birds, demonstrating complex methods of communication and a highly developed social structure. ]]> These lovely Sterling Silver seagulls are suspended from French wires by attaching the bales to the end of the wings so one to imagine the playful nature of these birds as they soar through the sky. Available also in 14k gold - please contact us for pricing. Because each piece is individually cast please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. Fast Facts: Gulls, the larger species in particular, are resourceful, inquisitive and intelligent birds, demonstrating complex methods of communication and a highly developed social structure. ]]> Cheetah Head https://www.micheleswearableart.com/product/cheetah-head-3/ Tue, 28 Feb 2017 02:50:40 +0000 https://www.micheleswearableart.com/?post_type=product&p=624 These handsome Sterling Silver Cheetah head earrings will coordinate well with many of your outfits.  With omega backs they are very versatile as they can be worn alone or with a variety of stone boats or other items added to enhance their beauty and match your outfit.  These earrings measure 7/8 inches in length. Stone boats and SS focals sold separately. Available also in 14 carat gold - please contact us for pricing. Because each piece is individually cast please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. Fast Fact: Cheetahs must eat their kill quickly as they can be driven off by leopards, lions or hyenas.  They are not strong enough to hide or guard their catch so they only have one chance to eat their meal. ]]> These handsome Sterling Silver Cheetah head earrings will coordinate well with many of your outfits.  With omega backs they are very versatile as they can be worn alone or with a variety of stone boats or other items added to enhance their beauty and match your outfit.  These earrings measure 7/8 inches in length. Stone boats and SS focals sold separately. Available also in 14 carat gold - please contact us for pricing. Because each piece is individually cast please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. Fast Fact: Cheetahs must eat their kill quickly as they can be driven off by leopards, lions or hyenas.  They are not strong enough to hide or guard their catch so they only have one chance to eat their meal. ]]> Arrowheads https://www.micheleswearableart.com/product/arrowheads/ Tue, 28 Feb 2017 02:31:10 +0000 https://www.micheleswearableart.com/?post_type=product&p=617 The detail shown in these Sterling Silver arrowhead earrings is incredible. Shown here suspended from French wires the arrowheads alone measure approximately 3/4" in length. Available also in 14 carrat gold - please contact us for pricing. Because each piece is individually cast please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. Fast Facts:  Arrowheads can be found all over the world.  Those that have survived are usually made of stone, primarily being flint, obsidian, or cherts, but in many excavations bone, wooden and metal arrowheads have been found. ]]>

 

]]> Asian Elephant Head https://www.micheleswearableart.com/product/asian-elephant-head/ Tue, 28 Feb 2017 02:06:18 +0000 https://www.micheleswearableart.com/?post_type=product&p=612 The amount of detail captured by the artist in these Sterling Silver Asian elephant head earrings is absolutely amazing.  Suspended from leverback earwires the elephant head alone measures 1/2" in length with the total length including the earwire measuring 1-1/4". Available also in 14 carat gold - please contact us for pricing. Because each piece is individually cast please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. ]]> The amount of detail captured by the artist in these Sterling Silver Asian elephant head earrings is absolutely amazing.  Suspended from leverback earwires the elephant head alone measures 1/2" in length with the total length including the earwire measuring 1-1/4". Available also in 14 carat gold - please contact us for pricing. Because each piece is individually cast please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. ]]> Giraffe Head with Wood Beads https://www.micheleswearableart.com/product/giraffe-head-with-wood-beads/ Mon, 27 Feb 2017 21:12:50 +0000 https://www.micheleswearableart.com/?post_type=product&p=639 Fast Facts: Giraffes have beautiful spotted coats.  While no two individuals have the same pattern, giraffes from the same area appear similar.]]> Fast Facts: Giraffes have beautiful spotted coats.  While no two individuals have the same pattern, giraffes from the same area appear similar.]]> Giant Panda Earrings https://www.micheleswearableart.com/product/giant-panda-earrings/ Mon, 27 Feb 2017 21:05:36 +0000 https://www.micheleswearableart.com/?post_type=product&p=634 These incredible Giant Panda earrings are so amazing you expect them to come to life. Cast in Sterling Silver they are suspended from leverback earwires and the Panda heads alone each measure a little over 1/2" in length.  Available also in 14k gold - please contact us for pricing.  Because each piece is individually cast please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. Fast Facts:  Native to central-western and south western China, Giant Pandas are easily recognized by the large, distinctive black patches around the eyes, over the ears, and across their round bodies.  Although it belongs to the order Carnivora, the panda's diet is 99% bamboo. ]]> These incredible Giant Panda earrings are so amazing you expect them to come to life. Cast in Sterling Silver they are suspended from leverback earwires and the Panda heads alone each measure a little over 1/2" in length.  Available also in 14k gold - please contact us for pricing.  Because each piece is individually cast please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. Fast Facts:  Native to central-western and south western China, Giant Pandas are easily recognized by the large, distinctive black patches around the eyes, over the ears, and across their round bodies.  Although it belongs to the order Carnivora, the panda's diet is 99% bamboo. ]]> Full Body Giraffe https://www.micheleswearableart.com/product/full-body-giraffe/ Mon, 27 Feb 2017 20:56:36 +0000 https://www.micheleswearableart.com/?post_type=product&p=625 Fast Facts:  The chief distinguishing characteristics of giraffes are their extremely long neck and legs, its horn-like ossicones and their distinctive coat patterns.  The males stand 16-20 feet tall and have an average weight of 3,500 pounds.  The giraffe has intrigued various cultures, both ancient and modern, for its particular appearance, and has often been featured in paintings, books and cartoons.]]> Fast Facts:  The chief distinguishing characteristics of giraffes are their extremely long neck and legs, its horn-like ossicones and their distinctive coat patterns.  The males stand 16-20 feet tall and have an average weight of 3,500 pounds.  The giraffe has intrigued various cultures, both ancient and modern, for its particular appearance, and has often been featured in paintings, books and cartoons.]]> Small African Elephant https://www.micheleswearableart.com/product/small-african-elephant/ Sat, 18 Feb 2017 01:00:22 +0000 https://www.micheleswearableart.com/?post_type=product&p=609 Even though it is not as large in size, this smaller version of the African Elephant ring looses nothing in its detail.  Measuring approximately 5/8 inch in length it is also available in 14 carat gold - please contact us for pricing. Fast Facts: An elephant usually has five hooved toes on each forefoot and four on each hind foot. The sole of the elephant's foot is covered with a thick, cushion like padding that helps sustain weight, prevents slipping and deadens sound. When they need to, elephants can walk almost silently.  When they walk, the legs on one side of the body move forward in unison. ]]> Even though it is not as large in size, this smaller version of the African Elephant ring looses nothing in its detail.  Measuring approximately 5/8 inch in length it is also available in 14 carat gold - please contact us for pricing. Fast Facts: An elephant usually has five hooved toes on each forefoot and four on each hind foot. The sole of the elephant's foot is covered with a thick, cushion like padding that helps sustain weight, prevents slipping and deadens sound. When they need to, elephants can walk almost silently.  When they walk, the legs on one side of the body move forward in unison. ]]> Large African Elephant https://www.micheleswearableart.com/product/large-african-elephant-2/ Sat, 18 Feb 2017 00:45:21 +0000 https://www.micheleswearableart.com/?post_type=product&p=608 The compliments will be plentiful whenever you wear this stunning Sterling Silver African Elephant ring  It measures 7/8 inch from the top of the ears to the tip of the trunk. Also available in 14 carat gold - please contact us for pricing. Fast Facts: The tusks of the elephant are greatly elongated incisors and about one-third of their total length lies hidden inside the skull.  The largest tusk ever recorded weighed 214 pounds and was 138 inches long.  Over the years hunters and poachers have taken the animals with the largest tusks and as a result tusks of this size are not found on elephants in Africa today. Because the tusk size is an inherited characteristic it is rare to find one now that would weigh more than 100 pounds.  The tusks grow for most of an elephant's lifetime and are an indicator of age. ]]> The compliments will be plentiful whenever you wear this stunning Sterling Silver African Elephant ring  It measures 7/8 inch from the top of the ears to the tip of the trunk. Also available in 14 carat gold - please contact us for pricing. Fast Facts: The tusks of the elephant are greatly elongated incisors and about one-third of their total length lies hidden inside the skull.  The largest tusk ever recorded weighed 214 pounds and was 138 inches long.  Over the years hunters and poachers have taken the animals with the largest tusks and as a result tusks of this size are not found on elephants in Africa today. Because the tusk size is an inherited characteristic it is rare to find one now that would weigh more than 100 pounds.  The tusks grow for most of an elephant's lifetime and are an indicator of age. ]]>