Canada: It Runs in Our Veins
A maple leaf necklace and a tribute to Canada and the planet. At its heart is a real maple leaf, hand-collected, carefully dried and electroplated in bronze to preserve its natural beauty: a reminder of our beautiful falls. Vintage freshwater pearls and crystals frame it. A limited edition, designed and handmade by me in Montréal, 17 inches long.
$125.00
Availability: 2 in stock
- Designed and handmade in Montréal
- Ships insured and tracked across Canada
- Returns within 14 days
A real leaf, kept in bronze
This limited-edition piece draws its inspiration from our iconic flag and the enduring symbol of the maple leaf. The irregular freshwater pearls are vintage, and they give the bronze leaf a bold, graceful setting. It is a statement of pride, purpose and unapologetically Canadian identity.
It belongs to Never a 51 State, a collection inspired by sovereignty, fuelled by hope and rooted in Canada, because sometimes elegant activism says everything. Its sister piece, Our North, Strong and Free, holds a real leaf in sterling silver.
See the Never a 51 State collection of Canadian made jewelry
See Our North, Strong and Free, a real maple leaf electroplated in sterling silver
Pearls need gentle handling. Read how to care for your pearls
Details
- A real maple leaf, hand-collected, dried and electroplated in bronze
- Vintage freshwater pearls and crystals
- Length:17 inches (ask me about a change)
- Weight:54.3 grams
- Limited edition, designed and handmade in Montréal, Québec
Environmental Impact Statement
At 54.3 grams, this necklace’s reuse of existing materials is estimated to avoid 5.8 kg of COâ‚‚e, roughly the tailpipe emissions of driving 23 kilometres in an average car, and 53 litres of freshwater.
Estimated environmental savings are based on the materials and weights in this piece and Asymmetric by Design’s proprietary environmental-impact model, commissioned by Asymmetric by Design and developed by Oxia Initiative. Results estimate the impact avoided by reusing existing materials instead of sourcing an equivalent quantity of newly produced, mined or sourced material. Figures are modelled estimates, not direct measurements.
Questions about this maple leaf necklace
What is the symbolic meaning of a maple leaf necklace?
The maple leaf emerged as a symbol of Canadian identity in the 19th century, was worn on soldiers’ badges in the Boer War and the First World War, and has been the centrepiece of the national flag since 1965. Worn as a necklace, it says where your heart is. This one is a tribute to Canada and the planet, and a reminder of our beautiful falls. (source: Government of Canada)
Is the maple leaf real?
Yes. It is a real maple leaf, hand-collected, carefully dried and electroplated in bronze to preserve its natural beauty.
