40th Moon Gazer – 1986

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1986 handmade and upcycled summer solstice Strawberry Moon gazing hare solstice coin necklace pendant
1986 handmade and upcycled summer solstice Strawberry Moon gazing hare solstice coin necklace pendant

40th Moon Gazer – 1986

moon gazing bunny and hares jewellery made by hand in England

1986 – Strawberry Moon – gazing hare

Strawberry Moon Hare coin necklace – handmade and recycled little 1986 coin

Brief Summary… 

  • Recycled wee 1986 coin 
  • Meticulously hand cut, carved and engraved
  • Made using only traditional hand tools and techniques
  • Optional free engraved initial on reverse
  • Optional Chain: Sterling Silver. Recommend : Finesse / Flourish / Omnia
  • Hairy Growler Shepherd’s Crook Necklace Catch: Sterling Silver
  • Size : 19mm diameter
  • Symbolism: cycles of nature, ancestors, everlasting love, hope & joy
  • Handcrafted & Recycled in Cambridge
SKU: 40thBB Categories: ,

£146

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Necklace selection
no necklace or cord thank you. Finesse Silver chain 16 inch +£53 Flourish Silver chain 16 inch +£70 Omnia Silver chain 16 inch +£100 Finesse Silver chain 17 inch +£55 Flourish Silver chain 17 inch +£74 Omnia Silver chain 17 inch +£105 Finesse Silver chain 18 inch +£58 Flourish Silver chain 18 inch +£77 Omnia Silver chain 18 inch +£110 Finesse Silver chain 21 inch +£67 Flourish Silver chain 21 inch +£90 Omnia Silver chain 21 inch +£135 Finesse Silver chain 24 inch +£73 Flourish Silver chain 24 inch +£103 Omnia Silver chain 24 inch +£155 Finesse Silver chain 32 inch +£106 Flourish Silver chain 32 inch +£139 Omnia Silver chain 32 inch +£228 Black Adjustable length braided cotton neck cord Choco Adjustable braided cotton neckcord Zesty Green Adjustable braided cotton neckcord Red adjustable braided cotton neckcord Yellow Adjustable braided cotton neckcord
Wee charm on silver hook? (if silver chain is chosen)
No charm thank you Heart +£5 Thunder bolt +£5 Star +£5 Moon +£6 Acorn +£16 Oak leaf +£22 Paw print +£24 Lucky +£28 Feather +£28
Style of wee charm on hook (if silver chain is chosen)
No charm thank you Reddish copper Golden bronze Silver +£5 22ct Gold +£495
Little felt polishing pad

Strawberry Moon – gazing hare

Handmade Strawberry Moon & Hare Pendant — Recycled 1986 coin

Some nights stay with you long after they pass.

There are moons that feel thicker, brighter — full and warm like a story unfolding. The Strawberry Moon, a moment each year when the sky feels ripe and the world seems to pause just long enough for wonder.

Strawberry Moon gazer is a handcrafted pendant made from a recycled 1986 coin, transformed by hand into a scene of quiet watchfulness: a hare gazing up at a textured moon and stars, nestled among gentle grass and wild magical mushrooms.

This is jewellery that feels like a memory — a sky that holds a moment, and a little hare that remembers what it saw.

The Coin and the Craft

This piece begins with an original 1986 coin, made of copper and worn softly with age. Too charming to melt away, the penny has been reclaimed, cut, shaped and engraved in the Hairy Growler workshop using traditional tools.

Each cut into the metal is deliberate. The moon was carved and textured to suggest its cratered surface, the stars placed with intention, and the hare itself crafted fur line by fine fur line — a moment in metal that could only be made by hand.

No casting. No shortcuts. Just patience, attention, and respect for the material.

Hand Engraving & Texture

The hare’s fur is built through tiny engraved lines, each catching light differently as the pendant moves. The moon’s craters nestle shadows and soft highlights. Darkened patina settles into the low points, letting the form emerge with depth and presence.

This is a piece that changes in the light — bright in sunshine, mysterious under dusk — just like the strawberry moon it honours.

Meaning & Occasion

Strawberry Moon Gazer is named for its spirit:

40 years lived.
40 Strawberry moons.
40 moments held.

This necklace makes a thoughtful gift for a 40th birthday — something personal and symbolic that feels both timeless and true.

But it also speaks to anyone drawn to night skies, to folklore, to urban myth and lunar magic. A quiet reminder that some moments are worth pausing for, and some nights stay with us forever.

Strawberry Moon Gazer

A copper coin reborn —
a hare beneath the moon,
a sky full of stars,
and a moment suspended in time.

Not new…
just seen clearly.

To explore more reclaimed silver and copper jewellery shaped by hand and story, visit Our Craft & Inspiration.

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hairy growler jewellery handcrafted and recycled in cambridge

NECKLACE INFORMATION

Many of the necklace / pendant designs are complete. These designs have a sterling silver chain attached to the pendant from both sides. This design is perfect for looking in a mirror to fasten the necklace. It also makes a fabulous feature of the handmade hook catch (and star if chosen).  The necklace length you choose includes the length of the actual pendant. Do not worry about the pendant dimensions we will take care of your order. Order the necklace length you would normally wear and the necklace you receive will sit in the perfect position..

 

BRACELET INFORMATION

Extra small : approx 170 mm

Small size : approx 185 mm

Medium size : approx 195 mm

Large size : approx 210 mm (good size if you want a looser dangly medium fit)

XL size approx 225 mm (includes an extra link; i.e. another lovely flower, butterfly, bird, etc section custom made)

XXL size approx 250 mm ((includes an extra two links; i.e. another couple of lovely flower, butterfly, bird, etc sections custom made)

Ring Sizes.

A local jeweller will happily provide you the ring size you require for the desired finger you wish to adorn! Its a quick, easy, simple process we all offer!However if you are buying a surprise gift please fee free to download this simple ring size guide to help.

Silver Chain lengths size guide

Silver chain lengths are many and various.  Mostly it comes down to two factors your size and individual style.  These will determine whats going to suit you at the times you are wearing it.  Click the link to see a guide of the most popular sizes and how they look, comparatively.