I own two pairs of these! I grow them too.
I liked these earrings so much and the price point was so reasonable that I bought a second pair on sale. I know that there is a real leaf encased in the plating, so if the first pair wears out I will have another one ready. I know exactly what leaf this artist chose to preserve: Dischidia ruscifolia, a vining relative of the Hoya family which is very popular among plant collectors. I do grow this plant along with many Hoyas. A hanging basket overflowing with this Dischidia's vines appears as thousands of tiny green hearts, and gives rise to the common name of the "thousand hearts vine." I own several pieces of jewelry from this artist and these earrings are of the same high quality construction as his other work.
bought these for a friend
These were so hard to give up, but I sent them to a friend for a special present. And just as I mailed them off, my birthday present from her arrived and she had sent me the same earrings. We were both delighted with our presents. These earrings have so much presence. They are comfortable and classy and right with jeans or a work outfit or a night out. Don't wait for your best friend to buy them-get them today.