Brief Summary…
- Recycled silver Victorian shillings
- Hand carved midrib and vein details
- Hand cut from the shilling with traditional jewellers piercing saw.
- Hairy Growler sterling silver ear posts and backs
- Size : 10mm
- Symbolism : Strength, Longevity, Wisdom and Abundance
- Handcrafted & Recycled in Cambridge
- made with Love
A little more detail….
The oak leaf represents the mighty oak tree, embodies strength, endurance, wisdom, and longevity. It can also symbolize stability, hospitality, and virtue, and is frequently associated with concepts of eternity and the Tree of Life.Additionally, oak leaves can represent independence, honor, and protection.
Strength and Endurance:The oak’s longevity and ability to withstand harsh weather conditions make its leaves a powerful symbol of resilience and enduring strength.
Wisdom and Longevity:Oaks are known for their long lifespans, leading to associations with wisdom, experience, and the passage of time.
Hospitality and Virtue: In some contexts, oak leaves are linked to hospitality and the welcoming nature of the oak tree, as well as virtues like honesty and integrity.
Spiritual and Religious Significance:Oak trees hold sacred significance in various cultures and religions, often representing sacredness, protection, and even divinity. For example, the Celtic Druids revered the oak, and it is mentioned in both the Christian Bible and Slavic mythology.
Personal Reflection:In a more personal context, oak leaves can symbolize a need for detailed awareness and a deeper appreciation for nuance in life, encouraging one to look closely at the details and find meaning in the ordinary
Acorn and oak leaf earrings – handmade and recycled sterling silver shilling
I have used a lovely 100 year old silver shilling as the raw material. These stud type fitting earrings are sweet, lovely, unique, everyday wearable. I have freehand sketched the little acorns and oak leaf on to the silver shilling coin. I then carefully hand engrave the intricate details! I then chop them out with my favourite little jewellers saw.
Each set is completely unique, contemporary, ethical and beautiful. The very fact that they come as a set of three gives you the opportunity to wear a traditional pair of acorns or if you are in the mood, an asymmetrical presentation of oak leaf and acorn. They are presented complete with the sterling silver ‘off-cut’ which beautifully demonstrate the origins of the earrings and connect them to their interesting, recycled material history.
For a very limited time they are also available to order in 22ct gold, recycled from a worn 100 year old plus, but very beautiful solid gold coin.
Sizes : Approx 10mm
JaneM (verified owner) –
Beautiful earrings and love the way they can be mixed to give a different look.
Interesting to get the coin they were cut from. Amazing skill involved in making these, they will be treasured and enjoyed.
Carl Wright (verified owner) –
The earrings look fantastic and my wife adores them. I ordered a few days before Christmas after checking with Les in the chat and they arrived in time!