Handmade Botanical Jewellery Inspired by Nature
Nature has always been at the heart of my jewellery practice. The Botanical Collection features handcrafted sterling silver jewellery inspired by real plants, flowers and organic forms, carefully preserved through the lost wax casting process.
Each piece begins with a botanical specimen carefully selected for its unique texture, form and character. By casting directly from nature, I am able to preserve the delicate details that make every plant unique, transforming these fleeting natural forms into lasting pieces of jewellery.
Created in Adelaide, South Australia, the collection includes jewellery inspired by Geraldton Wax flowers, succulents and Chain of Hearts vines. Many designs are paired with freshwater pearls and semi-precious gemstones, creating pieces that balance natural beauty with contemporary elegance.
From delicate earrings and pendants to statement necklaces and brooches, these pieces are designed for nature lovers, gardeners and collectors who appreciate jewellery with meaning and a connection to the natural world.
Every piece is handcrafted in small batches and reflects my ongoing fascination with the patterns, textures and imperfections found in nature. Through Australian botanical jewellery, I aim to celebrate the beauty of the natural world and transform it into wearable keepsakes that can be treasured for years to come.
The Large Geraldton Wax Hook Earrings are handcrafted sterling silver earrings made in Adelaide, South Australia by Olivia Dryden. They belong to the Botanical Collection, a series of nature inspired jewellery created from real flowers, plants and organic forms.
The original Geraldton Wax flowers wer eselected from my garden and cast to preserve their natural textures. The result is a piece that feels intimate and quietly unusual: a wearable keepsake shaped by nature, memory and the handmade process.
Materials: Sterling silver.
Process: Each piece is handmade in small quantities using traditional silversmithing and casting techniques. Natural variation is part of the process, so small differences in texture, shape and character should be expected.
Dimensions: each flower approx. 2cm x 2cm
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FAQ
Q1: Will each botanical piece look exactly the same?
A: No. Because the work begins with natural specimens and is handmade in small quantities, each piece may have slight variations in form and surface detail.
Q2: How do I clean the Large Geraldton Wax Hook Earrings ?
A: Due to the intricate, hard-to-reach details in this piece, a silver dip may be used occasionally to clean the sterling silver more evenly than a polishing cloth. Always follow the silver dip instructions carefully and rinse thoroughly.
Q3: Are the Large Geraldton Wax Hook Earrings suitable as a gift?
A: Yes. Each piece is packaged in Olivia Dryden Jewellery branded velvet bag and is suited to collectors who appreciate handmade jewellery with story, detail and meaning.
The Mini Succulent Stud Earrings are handcrafted sterling silver earrings made in Adelaide, South Australia by Olivia Dryden. They belong to the Botanical Collection, a series of nature-inspired jewellery created from real flowers, plants and organic forms.
The design began with a real succulent selected from my garden. It was carefully cast to preserve the small rosette shape, layered leaves and natural surface texture of the original plant.
Small in scale but rich in botanical detail, these studs offer a subtle connection to the garden. The result is refined, organic and quietly expressive: a wearable keepsake shaped by nature, memory and the handmade process.
Materials: Sterling silver
Process: Each pair is handmade in small quantities using traditional silversmithing and casting techniques. The original succulent form was cast in sterling silver, preserving its natural texture and structure. Slight differences in texture, shape and finish should be expected as part of the handmade process.
Dimensions: 1 cm x 1 cm
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FAQ
Q1: How do I clean the Mini Succulent Stud Earrings?
A: Avoid perfumes, lotions and harsh chemicals, and gently polish the sterling silver with a soft jewellery cloth. Because the succulent form has small, hard-to-reach details, a silver dip may be used occasionally if needed. Always follow the silver dip instructions carefully, rinse thoroughly and dry completely.
Q2: Are the Mini Succulent Stud Earrings suitable as a gift?
A: Yes. Each piece is packaged in an Olivia Dryden Jewellery branded velvet pouch and is suited to collectors, nature lovers and those who appreciate handmade jewellery with story, detail and meaning.
Q3: Are the Mini Succulent Stud Earrings suitable for everyday wear?
A: Yes. Their small stud format makes them easy to wear day to day, while still carrying the detailed botanical texture and story of the original succulent.
The Mini Succulent Pendant is a handcrafted sterling silver necklace made in Adelaide, South Australia by Olivia Dryden. It belongs to the Botanical Collection, a series of nature-inspired jewellery created from real flowers, plants and organic forms.
The design began with a real succulent selected from my garden. It was carefully cast to preserve the tiny rosette shape, layered leaves and natural surface texture of the original plant.
Worn on a sterling silver chain, this pendant offers a delicate connection to the garden in a smaller, more subtle form. The result is refined, organic and softly sculptural: a wearable keepsake shaped by nature, memory and the handmade process.
Materials: Sterling silver
Process: Each pendant is handmade in small quantities using traditional silversmithing and casting techniques. The original succulent form was cast in sterling silver, preserving its natural texture and structure. Slight differences in texture, shape and finish should be expected as part of the handmade process.
Dimensions: 1.5 cm high x 1 cm wide. 45cm length chain.
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FAQ
Q1: How do I clean the Mini Succulent Pendant ?
A: Avoid perfumes, lotions and harsh chemicals, and gently polish the sterling silver with a soft jewellery cloth. Because the succulent form has small, hard-to-reach details, a silver dip may be used occasionally if needed. Always follow the silver dip instructions carefully, rinse thoroughly and dry completely.
Q2: What is the difference between the Mini Succulent Pendant and the Small Succulent Pendant?
A: The main difference is the way each pendant sits on the chain. The Mini Succulent Pendant hangs from a small ring at the top of the succulent, so the plant form drops gently from the chain. The Small Succulent Pendant is suspended from either side of the succulent, allowing the flower-like form to sit in the centre of the chain. Both are cast from real succulent forms in sterling silver, but they have a slightly different balance and presence when worn.
Q3: Is the Mini Succulent Pendant suitable as a gift?
A: Yes. Each piece is packaged in an Olivia Dryden Jewellery branded velvet pouch and is suited to gardeners, plant lovers and those who appreciate handmade jewellery with natural detail and meaning.
The Medium Geraldton Wax Earrings are handcrafted sterling silver earrings made in Adelaide, South Australia by Olivia Dryden. They belong to the Botanical Collection, a series of nature-inspired jewellery created from real flowers, plants and organic forms.
The original Geraldton Wax flower was selected from my garden and cast to preserve its natural texture. The result is a piece that feels intimate and quietly unusual: a wearable keepsake shaped by nature, memory and the handmade process.
These earrings are available with your choice of stud or hook fitting, allowing you to choose the style that best suits how you like to wear them.
Materials: Sterling silver.
Process: Each piece is handmade in small quantities using traditional silversmithing and casting techniques. Natural variation is part of the process, so small differences in texture and shape should be expected.
Dimensions: Each flower approx. 1.5cm x 1.5cm
Explore more: View the Botanical Collection or browse more earrings.
FAQ
Q1: Will each botanical piece look exactly the same?
A: No. Because the work begins with natural specimens and is handmade in small quantities, each piece may have slight variations in form and surface detail.
Q2: How do I clean my earrings?
A: Avoid perfumes, lotions and harsh chemicals. Due to the intricate, hard-to-reach details in this piece, a silver dip may be used occasionally to clean the sterling silver more evenly than a polishing cloth. Always follow the silver dip instructions carefully, rinse thoroughly anddry completely.
Q3: Are the Medium Geraldton Wax Earrings suitable as a gift?
A:Yes. Each piece is packaged in an Olivia Dryden Jewellery branded velvet pouch and is suited to collectors who appreciate handmade jewellery with story, detail and meaning.
The Large Crowea Hook Earrings are handcrafted sterling silver earrings made in Adelaide, South Australia by Olivia Dryden. They belong to the Botanical Collection, a series of nature-inspired jewellery created from real flowers, plants and organic forms.
The design began with real Crowea flowers selected from my garden. They were cast to preserve the flower’s soft petal shape, natural surface texture and quiet botanical character.
Worn on hooks, the Crowea forms have gentle movement while keeping their refined floral detail. The result is organic, quietly expressive and connected to the garden, memory and the handmade process.
Materials: Sterling silver
Process: Each pair is handmade in small quantities using traditional silversmithing and casting techniques. The original Crowea flowers were cast in sterling silver, preserving their natural texture and structure. Slight differences in texture, shape and finish should be expected as part of the handmade process.
Dimensions: 3 cm x 3 cm
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FAQ
Q1: Will each pair look exactly the same?
A: No. Each pair is made from real Crowea flowers, so the individual flowers will not be identical. I carefully select two flowers that sit well together as a pair, choosing pieces with a similar size, shape and overall character. Small differences in petal form, texture and finish are part of the beauty of botanical jewellery cast from real natural specimens..
Q2: Are the Large Crowea Hook Earrings suitable as a gift?
A: Yes. Each piece is packaged in an Olivia Dryden Jewellery branded velvet pouch and is suited to collectors, nature lovers and those who appreciate handmade jewellery with story, detail and meaning.
Q3: How do I clean the Large Crowea Hook Earrings?
A: Avoid perfumes, lotions and harsh chemicals, and gently polish the sterling silver with a soft jewellery cloth. Because the flower form has fine, hard-to-reach details, a silver dip may be used occasionally if needed. Always follow the instructions carefully, rinse thoroughly and dry completely.
The Medium Crowea Earrings are handcrafted sterling silver earrings made in Adelaide, South Australia by Olivia Dryden. They belong to the Botanical Collection, a series of nature-inspired jewellery created from real flowers, plants and organic forms.
The design began with a real Crowea flower selected from my garden. It was carefully cast to preserve the flower’s soft petal shape, natural surface texture and quiet botanical character.
These earrings are available in your choice of hook or stud style, allowing you to choose between gentle movement from a hook fitting or a closer, more subtle fit as studs.
Worn either way, the Crowea forms keep their refined floral detail. The result is organic, quietly expressive and connected to the garden, memory and the handmade process.
Materials: Sterling silver
Process: Each pair is handmade in small quantities using traditional silversmithing and casting techniques. The original Crowea flower was cast in sterling silver, preserving its natural texture and structure. Slight differences in texture, shape and finish should be expected as part of the handmade process.
Dimensions: Each flower approx 2 cm x 2 cm
Explore more: View the Botanical Collection or browse more earrings.
FAQ
Q1: Will each pair look exactly the same?
A: No. Each pair is made from real Crowea flowers, so the individual flowers will not be identical. I carefully select two flowers that sit well together as a pair, choosing pieces with a similar size, shape and overall character. Small differences in petal form, texture and finish are part of the beauty of botanical jewellery cast from real natural specimens..
Q2: How do I clean the Medium Crowea Earrings?
A: Avoid perfumes, lotions and harsh chemicals, and gently polish the sterling silver with a soft jewellery cloth. Because the flower form has fine, hard-to-reach details, a silver dip may be used occasionally if needed. Always follow the instructions carefully, rinse thoroughly and dry completely.
Q3: Are the Medium Crowea Earrings suitable as a gift?
A: Yes. Each piece is packaged in an Olivia Dryden Jewellery branded velvet pouch and is suited to collectors, nature lovers and those who appreciate handmade jewellery with story, detail and meaning.
The Pineapple Lily Hook Earrings are handcrafted sterling silver earrings made in Adelaide, South Australia by Olivia Dryden. They belong to the Botanical Collection, a series of nature-inspired jewellery created from real flowers, plants and organic forms.
The design began with real Pineapple Lily flowers selected from my garden. Each flower was carefully cast to preserve its sculptural shape, natural texture and distinctive botanical character.
Worn on sterling silver hooks, the Pineapple Lily forms have gentle movement and a strong botanical presence while remaining refined and organic. The result is quietly expressive jewellery shaped by the garden, natural specimens and the handmade process.
Materials: Sterling silver
Process: Each pair is handmade in small quantities using traditional silversmithing and casting techniques. The original Pineapple Lily flowers were cast in sterling silver, preserving their natural texture and structure. I carefully select two flowers that sit well together as a pair, though slight differences in form and finish should be expected.
Dimensions: Flowers 2 cm x 2 cm
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FAQ
Q1: How do I clean the Pineapple Lily Hook Earrings?
A: Avoid perfumes, lotions and harsh chemicals, and gently polish the sterling silver with a soft jewellery cloth. Because the flower form has fine, hard-to-reach details, a silver dip may be used occasionally if needed. Always follow the instructions carefully, rinse thoroughly and dry completely.
Q2: Will each pair look exactly the same?
A: No. Each pair is made from real Pineapple Lily flowers, so the individual flowers will not be identical. I carefully select two flowers that sit well together as a pair, choosing pieces with a similar size, shape and overall character. Small differences in form, texture and finish are part of the beauty of botanical jewellery cast from real natural specimens.
Q3: Are the Pineapple Lily Hook Earrings suitable as a gift?
A: Yes. Each pair is packaged in an Olivia Dryden Jewellery branded velvet pouch and is suited to gardeners, flower lovers and those who appreciate handmade botanical jewellery with story, texture and meaning.
The Small Geraldton Wax Earrings are handcrafted sterling silver earrings made in Adelaide, South Australia by Olivia Dryden. They belong to the Botanical Collection, a series of nature-inspired jewellery created from real flowers, plants and organic forms.
The original Geraldton Wax flower was selected from my garden and cast to preserve its natural texture. The result is a piece that feels intimate and quietly unusual: a wearable keepsake shaped by nature, memory and the handmade process.
These earrings are available with your choice of stud or hook fitting, allowing you to choose the style that best suits how you like to wear them.
Materials: Sterling silver.
Process: Each piece is handmade in small quantities using traditional silversmithing and casting techniques. Natural variation is part of the process, so small differences in texture and shape should be expected.
Dimensions: Each flower approx. 1.2cm x 1.2cm
Explore more: View the Botanical Collection or browse more earrings.
FAQ
Q1: Will each botanical piece look exactly the same?
A: No. Each botanical piece begins with a real flower or plant specimen and is created through an organic casting process related to lost wax casting. The original specimen burns away during casting, allowing its natural texture, shape and fine surface details to be captured in sterling silver. Because the work begins with nature and is handmade in small quantities, each piece may have slight variations in form, scale and detail. These differences are part of what makes the jewellery feel organic, personal and true to the original specimen.
Q2: How do I clean my earrings?
A: Avoid perfumes, lotions and harsh chemicals. Due to the intricate, hard-to-reach details in this piece, a silver dip may be used occasionally to clean the sterling silver more evenly than a polishing cloth. Always follow the silver dip instructions carefully, rinse thoroughly anddry completely.
Q3: Are the Small Geraldton Wax Earrings suitable as a gift?
A:Yes. Each piece is packaged in an Olivia Dryden Jewellery branded velvet pouch and is suited to collectors who appreciate handmade jewellery with story, detail and meaning.