Shari Dixon Damiana Oak Bangle Bracelet

Description

Damiana Oak is a species of oak native to Japan, Korea and China. A dwarfed potted Damiana Oak, also known as the "Abraham Lincoln" tree, is believed to be the first bonsai to have been brought into the United States and the oldest documented bonsai in this country. Now known for their extraordinarily large leaves, these oaks can grow up to 60 feet tall. The leaves in this piece are placed in a high pressure cooker for days until they get soft, and the cell is brushed away leaving only the fiber of leaves. Then they are bleached and pressed. About Shari Dixon: Merging her graphic design training with a strong background in fashion, Shari Dixon has created a line of jewelry that is not only timeless and artistically well rounded, but stylish as well. A firm believer that women want to feel beautiful, feminine and strong all at once, her motifs incorporate natural elements and mixed media such as pressed flowers, leaves, herbs and snakeskin, immortalizing their fragile lives by sealing them in a poly resin, preserving the form and adding a spectacular glazing effect. These elements then become a handmade design combined with curious and daring color choices in a multitude of natural stones, fresh water pearls and interesting fibers. The results are whimsical and extremely unique designs of personal adornment.