Chickweed Botanical Ring

Often times our most wonderful discoveries are merely the recognition of what is before us – and in this case under foot! Our botanical jewelry collection was inspired by our unearthing of the usefulness of invasive weeds and pays homage to its winged cultivator.CHICKWEED (stellaria media)origin: Cosmopolitan Speciesedible notes: Stems, leaves, flowers, grassy tastenutrition: Contains vitamin A, beta carotene, and trace mineralsin season: Early spring, late fallThis sprawling, nutrient-rich ground hugger is always a treat to find as the best time for nibbling is just about when our garden begins to emerge… I love using it fresh in a salad, and as a result of our city living and limited light, we have lots of greens and tend to tuck them into just about everything. Its little star-shaped white flower is responsible for many of its nicknames including ‘Star Weed.’- Recycled metal- Botanical illustration engraved into the metal- Intaglio engraving makes excellent wax seal- 3 metal choices