Leaf Jewelry Designs

Leaf lace is what is left behind when the leaf surface wears away or, in jewelry making, is removed with an acid. It gives the leaf a delicate and fragile appearance, but once plated with real gold, silver or copper these leaves become a robust and long-lasting piece of jewelry.

The quivering leaves of the aspen are a familiar sight in North America, where it is the most commonly found tree. It is also widespread over much of the northern hemisphere.

Oak leaves are one of the easiest types of leaf to identify. They have an instantly recognizable 'notched' shape that is quite different from rounded leaves. And of course, the oak tree also gives us acorns!

The White Oak (Quercus alba) is a long-lived tree that is found throughout central and eastern North America. The oak that you might see in southern states draped with Spanish Moss is the Southern Live Oak (Quercus virginiana). If you've ever seen a red-leaved oak tree in the Fall in the north of the USA, this is likely to be the Northern Red Oak (Quercus rubra).

Read more about Oak Trees in North America at GardenGuides.com

Oak trees are native not only to North America but much of Europe and Asia too.

The British have a special attachment to the oak, which was once revered by the Celtic people who inhabited ancient Britain. Oak trees were central to the worshipping practices of the Druids and is the host tree for mistletoe. The oak leaf is the badge of the royal Stewart clan to which Scottish kings Robert, James IV and James V belonged.

Read more mythology and folklore of the Oak on Trees for Life.

These copper-dipped real maple leaf dangle earrings glow with the rich color of Autumn.

The Maple Leaf is the national symbol of Canda and the Maple tree is found over much of North America. However, Japan is also famous for its Maples. It is also found in other parts of East Asia and in Europe. Delicious maple syrup is made from the sap of the Maple Tree.

These pretty earrings are made from leaves that have been dipped into 24 karat gold. They are each about an inch in length.

The leaf shape of this pendant is a modern symmetrical design. The leaf contains graceful lattice work and has the timeless appeal of Celtic jewelry with its intricate designs. It hangs on an 18 inch chain.

Are you feeling lucky? The 4 leaf clover is a good luck symbol that many of us recognize. 3 leaf clovers are easy to find but one with 4 leaves is rarer. That said, sometimes you can find an entire patch of four-leaved clovers.

No need to hunt for one with this pretty sterling silver pendant on a 16 inch chain. Or view more four leaf clover necklaces on Amazon.com.

This beautiful ring has a leaf design that wraps around your finger. It features a total of 16 leaf shapes, each set with an elegant marcasite stone.

View a larger image of this ring on Amazon to get a full appreciation of the detailing. The nature theme is unusual and eye catching. The ring comes from the retailer (sold via Amazon.com) in a pretty gift box.

More leaf design rings can be viewed on Amazon.com.