Bringing the dead back to life

The large Geraldton Wax hook earrings are handmade in Adelaide, South Australia.

The original flowers are sourced from Olivia Dryden’s garden and are preserved by casting them in sterling silver. The casting technique allows all the original detail from the flowers to be preserved into the silver.

Due to the nature of this technique each flower is different and has its own characteristics and details. Picture is example only.

Dimensions: each flower approx. 2-2.5cm wide

The Finch Skull & Pearl Necklace is handmade in Adelaide, South Australia.

The original Finch Skull was moulded to preserve all the fine details of the skull. The Finch skull hangs from hand-knotted freshwater pearls. Finished off with a handmade hammered clasp with extension chain for altering the length.

Dimensions: Necklace length 43cm length + 4cm extension chain (Finch skull 3cm x 1.5cm)

Each Jewellery piece comes packaged in an Olivia Dryden branded jewellery box or velvet bag.

*All animals used in my work have passed from unpreventable deaths.

The Small Seahorse & Pearl Earrings are handmade in Adelaide, South Australia.

The original seahorse was found washed up on a South Australian beach. It was moulded and cast into sterling silver to preserve all the fine details. Freshwater pearls hang below.

Due to the nature of freshwater pearls each one varies slightly. Picture is an example only.

Dimensions: 4.5cm x 1.2cm, Pearl 12mm x 0.8cm

Each Jewellery piece comes packaged in an Olivia Dryden branded jewellery box or velvet bag.

*All animals used in my work have passed from unpreventable deaths.