Brief Summary… 

• Recycled silver shilling coins circa 1850’s – 1900’s
• Meticulously hand cut, carved and engraved
• Made using only traditional hand tools and techniques
• Each wolf individually hand cut and carved from a silver shilling.
• Special wolves with ruby, emerald and sapphire eyes
• Hairy Growler Shepherd’s Crook Necklace Catch: Sterling Silver
• Size : each link section approx 25mm * 10mm
• Sizes : small 18.5cm, Med 19.5cm, Large 21cm, XL 23.5cm
• Symbolism : Free spirit, Unity with kin, purpose, movement, strength, self-protection and introspection
• Handcrafted & Recycled in Cambridge

A little more detail…

ʀᴇᴄʏᴄʟᴇᴅ sɪʟᴠᴇʀ sʜɪʟʟɪɴɢs & ғʟᴏʀɪɴs. ᴇᴀᴄʜ ʟɪɴᴋ ᴛᴏᴛᴀʟʟʏ ᴜɴɪǫᴜᴇ

The bunch of wolves hairy growler wolf bracelet is totally handmade from old uncollectible 100 year old coins, primarily florins and shillings. These beautiful coins are unwanted by coin collectors when elements become rubbed and marked.  In most countries these old coins are made out of silver and this was the basis of their ‘face value’, worth.  In the UK coins silver coloured coins minted before 1919 were made from 925 silver, known as sterling silver, an excellent quality silver to transform into jewellery with inherent untold stories, history and ethics.

These coins are a fantastic raw material to use as they have lovely details and history (most being well over 100 years old!). Having the opportunity to re-use them rather than collectors ‘scrapping’ them for the basic silver content is wonderful.  The oyster shell link presents a lovely 18ct gold setting for either a Ruby (shown), Emerald, Diamond, or Sapphire.

Handcrafted & Recycled in Cambridge, UK. Size : Each section approx 10mm * 25mm

The wolf pack bracelet is centered on a powerful duality: it represents both fierce, primal loyalty and the primal threat of the wild. While the “lone wolf” embodies independence, the image of the pack offers a complex and ancient metaphor for society, family, and the balancing of individual and collective strength.

The pack’s tight-knit structure symbolizes the profound importance of kinship and community. Unlike the common misconception of a dominance-based “alpha” hierarchy, modern understanding reveals wolf packs are structured like families, where parents lead their offspring. This dynamic represents a natural, cooperative, and deeply bonded family unit.

The pack’s ability to hunt and thrive depends on the cooperation of its members. This. Is a powerful metaphor for the idea that a collective is stronger than any single individual, with each member contributing to the group’s survival. Rudyard Kipling’s “Law of the Jungle” vividly captures this philosophy with the line, “The strength of the Pack is the Wolf, and the strength of the Wolf is the Pack”.

The ferocity with which wolves protect their family and territory symbolizes steadfast, protective love and fierce loyalty. The pack will defend its young and elders with a vigilance that mirrors deep devotion.

In contrast to the harmonious family unit, the wolf pack also represents the savage and untamable aspects of nature.
The pack’s collective hunting prowess symbolizes a relentless, devouring force of nature. Historically, this image fueled fear in pastoral societies and led to tales like Little Red Riding Hood, where the wolf represents the dangers of the wild.

The wolfpack’s actions are driven by instinct rather than reason, representing the raw, untamed parts of the human psyche. Poets like Ted Hughes explored this, lamenting the loss of humanity’s “wolf-energies” and vital connection to the natural world.

The communal howl of a pack is a deeply poetic symbol of wilderness, communication, and spiritual connection. In some traditions, the howl is a spiritual call to the spirit world, an echo of a time when the world was more wild and interconnected.

While the pack is a powerful collective, it is composed of intelligent individuals. The pack serves as a reminder that belonging and teamwork do not require a loss of self, but rather a balance between one’s independent spirit and the needs of the community.