Real Preserved Rose and Pearl Chain Earrings

Yunicrafts' rose chain earrings are long drop earrings made from real miniature roses coated in resin, suspended above a gold-plated chain set with pearls. Two versions are made: a red rosebud captured before opening, and a purple rose captured in full bloom with its petal layers visible. The pearls hang along the chain below the flower and move as the wearer does. Now, let's explore some of its special qualities and unique characteristics.

The difference between the two versions is the stage at which the rose was preserved, and that changes the whole piece. A bud holds a tight spiral of closed petals and reads as a compact form in deep crimson; a full bloom opens out to show its layers and reads wider and more intricate in violet. Coating either in resin turns delicate petals into a hard, glass-like material that locks the colour without adding much weight, and the chain below is a separate element, so the flower stays fixed while the pearls swing.

That split between a fixed top and a moving chain is what gives the pair its length without bulk. The roses are light enough for all-day wear despite the long drop, and the pearls carry the eye downward as they move. Natural flowers fade with light over time, so storing them out of prolonged direct sunlight protects the colour. Petal curl and colour vary from flower to flower, so each pair is its own.

Details

• Product: Long drop earrings
• Primary material: Real dried miniature rose
• Secondary materials: Resin; pearls; gold-plated chain and hardware
• Versions: Red rosebud (bud stage); purple rose (full bloom)
• Preservation: Flower coated in resin
• Weight: Lightweight
• Care: Store away from prolonged direct sunlight
• Variation: Petal curl and colour vary between pairs