Greek Olive Leaf Necklace

Greek Olive Leaf Necklace  The olive leaves beneath the metal came to my studio from literally as far across the world as they could be. I got them from a woman in Greece who described that they are "from my organically cultured olive-tree grove of Chalkidiki variety trees. They are collected by hand, with care under the Greek sun." And I am pretty sure a necklace couldn't have a cooler backstory than that! Olive leaves are one of the oldest symbols of peace, hope, and victory. I hope that as you wear this necklace, it can be a symbol of those things as well as a reminder that you are so lucky to live in such a beautiful world. Every detail of this Earth is so intricately beautiful, down to the texture and detail of an olive leaf.  16 inch necklaces (plus 2 inch extender) have a leaf that ranges from 1.5-2.5 inches in length. 20 inch necklaces (plus 2 inch extender) have a leaf that ranges from 2-3 inches in length.  The process: After these leaves are collected by hand from a grove in