Green Thistle Wooden Stud Earrings — Real Pressed Wildflower Botanical Studs | Handmade in Floyd, Virginia
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Description
A little wild. A lot of character. Our Green Thistle Wooden Stud Earrings take real Thistle flowers — foraged from our Floyd, Virginia farmland — and set them in crystal-clear resin on hand-painted green wooden studs that give the whole piece an earthy, woodland energy as distinct and specific as the flower itself. Thistle is not a flower that asks permission. It grows where it chooses, blooms on its own terms, and has been the national symbol of Scotland for eight hundred years because of exactly that quality. These earrings are for the wearer who shares those values. Handcrafted in small batches by R&D Floral.
Details
Size & Materials: Wooden stud earrings, small to medium. Real Thistle flowers — foraged from our Floyd, VA farmland. Crystal-clear UV-resistant, scratch-resistant resin — designed never to yellow. Hand-painted green wood base.
Hardware: Stud post and back — suitable for everyday wear.
Surface / Durability: Crystal-clear gloss resin over hand-painted green wood. Scratch-resistant. Splash-resistant — avoid submerging. Each stud individually inspected.
Why It Matters
The Thistle became the national emblem of Scotland in the 13th century, according to legend, when a Norse invader stepped barefoot on a Thistle patch while trying to sneak up on sleeping Scottish soldiers — his cry of pain waking the Scots in time to repel the invasion. From that moment, the Thistle represented the fierce, prickled defense of something worth protecting. In the language of flowers it speaks of courage, resilience, and independence — the qualities of someone who blooms where they are planted regardless of whether the conditions are ideal. Green wooden studs make the perfect home for a flower that proud.
Built to Last
- UV-resistant crystal-clear resin — Thistle detail fully visible and preserved
- Hand-painted green wood base — earthy, woodland color that grounds the botanical
- Scratch-resistant resin — durable for daily stud wear
- Stud post and back — suitable for everyday use
- Splash-resistant — handles everyday moisture; avoid submerging
- Easy care — soft cloth wipe; store in cool, dry place
- Small-batch handcrafted — individually quality-inspected before shipping
- Long-lasting botanical preservation — Thistle sealed in stable resin for years
Our Guarantee
Not right? Email us — return shipping always on us. Foraged and handcrafted in Floyd, Virginia.
Perfect For
- Scottish heritage lovers and Thistle enthusiasts
- Wildflower and botanical jewelry fans who prefer the unusual
- Strong-spirited, independent jewelry wearers
- Nature lovers who find beauty in what grows on its own terms
- Gifts for the resilient, courageous, wildly themselves person in your life
Bloom where you are planted. Real Thistle from our Floyd, Virginia farmland — a little wild, on hand-painted green wood, and handcrafted into studs for someone who has never needed anyone's permission to grow. 🌿
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Simply return your item in it's original unworn condition complete with attached tags using the Returns form provided with your item.