Kauri gum and swamp kauri earrings

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A lovely natural combination of two ancient New Zealand icons Kauri Gum and Swamp Kauri

Kauri gum is the fossilised resin naturally produced by the giant of the forest- the kauri tree- this typically dates at about 50,000 +/- years old

Swamp Kauri  is the wetland preserved wood of old fallen kauri trees and is usually around 2000 + years old tho I’m using some dated at 25,000 years 

5cm long

Bottom edge left raw

Weight of each earring a light approximately 4-5grams

Sterling silver ear wires

 
Discover the rich history of New Zealand with our Kauri gum and Swamp Kauri earrings. Kauri gum, a fossilized resin, dates back to around 50,000 years old, while Swamp Kauri is preserved wood from fallen kauri trees, some as old as 25,000 years. Each earring is thoughtfully crafted and weighs only 4-5 grams, making them a lightweight and comfortable accessory. With sterling silver ear wires and a raw bottom edge, you'll be wearing a piece of New Zealand's ancient past with pride.