Native to the UK, and renowned for their large size and equally long lifespan, oak trees can reach up to 40 metres tall and live for 1000 years. Salisbury cathedral boasts the tallest spire in England and is supported on a lattice work of 2641 tons of thirteenth century oak beams. You will also find shingles, beams, and steeples cross Britain are built with oak. In fact, the English oak has always enjoyed a close association with the Royal Navy, whose ships were constructed from oak timbers until the middle of the 19th century. The trees produce hard-wearing timber used for the construction of houses (it was a core part of the distinctive Tudor timbered houses), furniture, shipbuilding and artists used its even-grained, honey-coloured beauty for carving and turning. Oak bark has been used for many medicinal purposes due to its strong astringent properties. I find wearing a token of the subtle changes happening in the natural world, as one season gives way to the next, really grounding and a wonderful reminder to be in the moment. When late summer finally gives way to early autumn, the leaves fall from the trees in an auburn shade, and the morning light sheds a golden hue over everything, I know I’m ready to start wearing my acorn necklace. I find, by wearing a token from nature, you can carry a reminder of the season with you throughout your day. I knew when I started making jewellery over 10 years ago, that I wanted to transform these nature keepsakes into precious wearable pieces. I’ve always been fascinated with the intricate details in nature like twisted and tangled branches, delicate forming buds, and tiny miniature acorns. Throughout my childhood I was often found exploring the wild and wonderful carefully studying a tiny insect, adventuring through meadows and forests, forever picking up treasured pieces of nature to go in my box of keepsakes.
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