Ponga Earrings

A classic straight drop earring sandblasted with an eye-catching design inspired by the patterns seen on a ponga log.  Designed and handmade right here in our workshop in Golden Bay from up-cycled bottles and recycled sterling silver hooks. 

Measurements excluding hook: 44mm(l) x 10mm(w) x 3mm(d)

Length with hook: 60mm

Created from Brown recycled glass (boutique beer bottle).

Ponga is actually a fern and not a tree, and referred to as a "tree fern".  The well-recognised pattern that can be seen on the trunk of a ponga is what remains after the fronds have died and fallen away. Ponga logs have been used historically by Māori for building structures and are nowadays incorporated into modern-day landscaping.

(all measurements are approximate)