Makomako Flower Earrings

Makomako Flower Earrings by artist Nicki Cliff of Lilygriffin Jewellery

Makomako berries were used by early European settlers to make wine, but before their arrival, Maori were using the leaves medicinally on burns, infected wounds, sore eyes and rheumatism. In Spring, bursts of Makomako flowers cover the trees in tiny white blooms, which develop into tonal pinks and claret-red.

Sterling silver Makomako flowers, hand painted with porcelain paint. Hanging from sterling silver ear hooks.