Brief Summary…

* Recycled vintage soup spoon
* Choice of finish : Contemporary satin or trad shiny
* Hand cut from the spoon with traditional jewellers piercing saw.
* Option of copper, bronze or silver stars.
* Hairy Growler sterling silver earring wires
* Size : 26mm
* Symbolism : contemplation and wonder of existence, awe, guiding light.
* Handcrafted & Recycled in Cambridge
* made with Love

A little more detail…
This gorgeous pair of stardust earrings has been handcrafted from an old English antique tea spoon. The main element has been handcut from the ‘bowl’ section of the tea spoon.The design is freehand drawn on, thus each pair of this particular style is completely different and unique. The contrasting single star elements are created using old, out of circulation english pre-decimal coins. Handmade and completely recycled in Cambridge, UK. Complete with the finest sterling silver earwires. Size : Approx 26 mm * 14 mm

Stars, particularly the North Star, have historically guided travelers, making them symbols of hope, direction, and inspiration in the face of darkness or uncertainty.
Stars represent a beacon of light in times of hardship or as a guiding force leading towards a desired future or personal fulfillment. An example of this can be seen in the symbolism associated with The Star Tarot Card, representing hope, renewal, and divine guidance during challenging periods.

Across many cultures, stars are seen as influences on human destiny fate and free will, with characters either accepting or striving to defy their predestined courses.
Shakespeare’s “star-cross’d lovers” in Romeo and Juliet illustrate the tragic intersection of love and fate, where stars signify forces beyond human control.

The seemingly endless expanse of the night sky, studded with countless stars, naturally evokes a sense of eternity, the vastness of the universe, and the limits of human comprehension. They represent and give impulse to contemplate the mysteries of existence, the passing of time, and humanity’s place within the grand cosmic tapestry.
In John Keats’ “Bright Star”, the enduring and unchanging nature of stars is contrasted with the transient nature of human life, symbolizing eternal beauty and stability.

The beauty and wonder of the night sky can spark imagination and inspire artistic expression, including poetry. Stars can symbolize the creative life force, the genesis of new ideas, or the act of creation itself conveying wonder, awe, and transcendence.

In Christian tradition, the Star of Bethlehem guided the Magi to Jesus’ birthplace, representing divine guidance and the promise of salvation.