Pendant Phalaenopsis orchid 2 with amethyst

Sterling silver pendant made from a real phalaenopsis orchid flower, set with a 4 mm natural amethyst.

• Sterling silver .925
• Real phalaenopsis orchid flower
• Natural 4 mm amethyst
• Handmade in Quebec
• Chains available in 16, 18, 20 or 24 inches (same price)

It was through a project with the Montréal Botanical Garden that Bénédicte Séguin first stepped into the fascinating world of orchid enthusiasts. This journey led her to international exhibitions — even as far as Tokyo — where she shared her unique jewelry collection, cast from some of the world’s most rare and breathtaking orchid specimens. Found in countless shapes and sizes, orchids grow across the globe, often in remote regions where their pursuit turns collectors into explorers. This collection emerges from that spirit — mysterious, magnificent, and almost mythical.

Bénédicte Séguin’s creative process is nothing short of enchanting: she crafts jewelry from real flowers that she harvests herself, during quiet walks through nature.

Each plant is gently coated with a delicate layer of wax, capturing even its most subtle details. This wax form is then encased in plaster and consumed in the heat of the lost-wax casting process, giving way to a precious metal replica of striking fidelity. The resulting piece is shaped into jewelry and sometimes adorned with gemstones or freshwater pearls — like offerings to the gods of flora.

This technique is the fruit of countless hours of experimentation and devotion. Each piece begins with botanical quests that often end in disappointment, yet sharpen her eye and deepen her connection to the wild. Every jewel she creates is born of invisible time, a deep reverence for plant life, and the unyielding discipline of a true artisan.