Amethyst gemstone earrings handmade with 8mm round amethyst beads and 2mm natural Portuguese cork. SKU: E54 The Bark of the Cork Oak Tree The cork tree is in the family of oak trees. There are over 600 species of the genus Quercus oak. The dead outer layer of bark of the cork oak tree or Quercus (oak) suber (cork) is amazing and remarkable. It is remarkable because the bark is unique throughout the plant kingdom. The tree is not killed by the harvest. The harvest does not damage the tree. The harvesting of the bark from the tree allows new bark to grow in its place. Each tree is a renewable source of raw material. In fact, each piece of cork bark is unique. Our Customer We make our products for the environmentally conscious person. Our customers buy our products for their natural beauty. They are attractive, lightweight, durable, easy to clean, and versatile. Purchasing one or more of our cork products supports many people in Portugal. Purchasing our handmade cork jewelry also supports the environment through cork tree conservation. The trees are one of the most important filters around the world. To learn more about the cork harvest, click here.
