I use the actual flower to cast it in fine silver. As the flower is destroyed in the process the piece is as unique as the flower itself! I grow the flowers in my garden and use these to cast. These australian flowers are kangaroo paw; geralton wax; gum nuts. So I am limited by the flowering season of the plants making these pieces even more special.
 
I also make resin jewellery and use images of Australian animals which are embedded in the resin. 

 Semi-precious stones such as agate, turquoise, and opaline are used to make earrings and necklaces.