LOUPE PENDANT

Buy in 14K Gold. Want to add optional engraving to Loupe instead? — Shop the Loupe Pendant — Engrave. This piece may take 5-7 extra days to ship and is not eligible for discounts.   For the last few years, my friends, family, and I have spent more and more time in the woods—specifically woods with ravines and lots of moss-lined creeks. We look at rocks and leaves and press our hands into the cool moss for hours. The longer we look, the closer it pulls us in. Somewhere along the way, I got a loupe, and it was like a portal to a whole world of exploring previously unknown to me. You pull a loupe close to your eye with the other side of the lens equally close to whatever you’re curious about. As your focus adjusts, you expose what feels like a new dimension of life. You see the teeniest bugs, spores, moss flowers, and the most impossibly small mushrooms imaginable. It’s breathtaking. It is awe-inspiring. You get lost in it, and almost always, someone is over your shoulder begging for the loupe, the portal to that awe, wanting to see it for themselves. We carried that loupe all over, hoping to find more new-to-us worlds we’d never seen. Tiny worlds were waiting for us everywhere. In our backyards, the cracks of sidewalks, and the pollen bed at a flower's center. It didn’t take long to want to make a loupe of my own, inspired by those tiny worlds where fractals feel alive. A loupe to become an heirloom, a magical portal I can pass down to my children one day. And in the meantime, use to find our way to the awe that unfailingly inspires us.    This pendant measures approximately 2" x 1" and 1/4" deep. Magnification is 10x. *The price listed above is for the pendant only. If you choose to add a chain, the updated total will be reflected in your cart. To create the original version of this intricate piece, we used 3D-printed elements combined with our method of hand-carving wax. Click here to learn more about how we use the lost-wax casting method to create our pieces. Shop MIMOSA's Loupe Collection.   Created in our South Louisiana studio, blending traditional carving with 3D-printed elements for a truly original design. Each piece varies slightly due to its handmade nature. *Note: Sterling Silver and 14K Gold prices may vary due to fluctuation in the gold and silver markets.   Jewelry Care Instructions: Hinge Tightening: If your jewelry has a hinge (like a bracelet or clasp), check it periodically for tightness. If it feels loose, bring it in. Avoid Harsh Chemicals: Always remove jewelry before washing hands, swimming, or using cleaning products. Chemicals can damage both the metal and stones. Store with Care: When not in use, keep your jewelry safe by storing it in its cloth MIMOSA bag or jewelry box. Professional Maintenance: We recommend a professional cleaning and checkup once a year for the life of your new piece!