Michael Michaud Silver Seasons Water Lily brooch pin

Michael Michaud water lily jewelry is based on Claude Monet’s famous painting Water Lilies (1906). This water lily jewelry was commissioned by the Art Institute of Chicago where Monet’s painting is on display. On this handcrafted artisan pin, the lily pads are bronze and have been patinaed Michael’s realistic green color. The lilies are represented by extremely pale pink fresh water pearls. This pin looks great with both formal and casual clothing. This large pin measures approximately 2.25” long by 2.25” wide. This pin was created in the USA by talented jewelry artist Michael Michaud as part of his Silver Seasons jewelry collection. This pin comes with a gift box that is great for giving and storage for years to come. This pin makes a great gift for nature lovers, plant enthusiasts, gardeners, art lovers, Monet fans, and lovers of unique handcrafted jewelry. This pin also comes with an information card that states the following:

Water Lilies

Inspired by the Impressionist artist Claude Monet (1840-1926), this collection reflects the beauty, music, and poetry of his memorable work of art, Water Lilies (1906). The designs capture Water Lilies as they float on the pale and dark hues of the pond at Giverny.

Commissioned by The Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago IL. Made in USA.

Michael Michaud for Silver Seasons

Artist Michael Michaud collects flora from his travels around the world. Your jewelry is than cast from nature’s own creation, capturing each natural detail of the original. Silver Season’s fine craftsmen than hand finish each design in bronze, sterling silver or gold using genuine stones and pearls. There is no need to use a polishing cloth on any of Michael’s designs, soap and water will do.

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 About the artist: Michael Michaud

"Nature’s creations are the ultimate art that fills our hearts with joy, warms our souls with promise and fuels our spirit with desire. My true inspiration to reflect this beauty in adornment is what my Art is all about.”- Michael Michaud

Artist Michael Michaud was born in Cleveland, Ohio and raised in Westport, Connecticut. He currently resides in Fairfield, CT with his wife and children. Michael studied at the Rochester Institute of Technology's prestigious school for American craftsmen, graduating in 1980. In 1991, fortunate enough to be living in the Connecticut countryside and working near New York City's flower district, Michael's love of nature began to combine with his love of jewelry.

Today's collection is a combination of Michael's exceptional knowledge of jewelry making and his love of nature. He has perfected the technique of creating models from natural elements and, after models are made, manipulating these "copies of nature" into beautiful jewelry. Using bronze, sterling silver or gold and natural stones and pearls, Michael's designs have become well known for their remarkable craftsmanship and beauty.